Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 324 This is the real main theme.

The authorization of "Operation Mekong River" has caused a huge sensation.

Chen Cheng's original plan to find two deputies was now attracting much attention in the circle.

Bona, Wanda, Guangxian, Huayi, Xiangjiang Huanyu... and other companies also recommended a list of directors to Chen Cheng.

have to.

One look at the name.

Everyone on this list is a top director.

"I heard that Chen Cheng has a new work, Operation Meigong River."

“I just heard about it.”

"No, I mean, Chen Cheng seems to be recruiting two assistant directors as his assistants."

"Correct."

"I also heard that many top directors have applied for the job."

"Well, what's wrong?"

"My goodness...it's nothing. I just want to say that it's very good and powerful."

Yes.

Any one of these top names is a top-notch name.

But now, they are disregarding their reputation and applying for the position of assistant director of Chen Cheng.

For this.

The media outlets naturally knew that the reason for this was that the drama "Operation Mekong River" was officially designated.

And more importantly.

This film was directed by Chen Cheng.

……

"Brother Xu, you've come over here. I'm about to vomit blood."

The first person to meet Chen Cheng was Xu Ke.

Seeing Xu Ke, Chen Cheng had no choice but to say, "I think you should be the one to shoot this film."

Xu Ke laughed and said, "Get lost. I'm here to shoot. How can I shoot? I don't want to come either, but the companies behind me asked me to come anyway. They also said that I know you very well. Look, we know each other so well. How about you open a back door and let me be the assistant director?"

"Forget it. I can't stand you coming."

"How can you not stand it? When we were filming Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate, it was my movie and you still fought with me. Now this movie is yours, and you are still afraid that you can't handle me."

The two chatted casually.

An hour later, Xu Ke also left.

Xu Ke understood that he was not the person Chen Cheng wanted to cooperate with.

The type of films he made was different from those made by Chen Cheng.

It would be strange if Chen Cheng would look for him.

As for coming.

I also wanted to chat with Chen Cheng, we haven't seen each other for a long time.

But when leaving.

Xu Ke was also filled with emotion.

He still remembers that he went to the set of "The Warlords" to comfort Chen Kexin.

At that time, Chen Cheng was working as an assistant director in Chen Kexin's crew.

result.

A few years passed, and Chen Cheng had reached a point where even he needed to look up at him.

……

The second is another Hong Kong director, Liu Weiqiang.

This was recommended by Wang Jing.

Although Liu Weiqiang is not very well-known among Hong Kong directors, he has produced a series of classic works.

Such as the Young and Dangerous series and the Storm Riders series.

He also filmed Infernal Affairs.

With his ability, he is also a top director in Hong Kong.

But in terms of qualifications, he cannot compare with Xu Ke and Wang Jing.

Chen Cheng is quite interested in this director.

On the one hand, Liu Weiqiang is strong enough.

on the other hand.

The film directed by Liu Weiqiang is also comparable to "Operation Mekong River".

Just a pity.

Chen Cheng talked with Liu Weiqiang for a while, but felt that Liu Weiqiang's ideas were not particularly in line with his own.

Liu Weiqiang's ideas are still somewhat inclined towards the Hong Kong police and gangster films.

But in fact, "Operation Mekong River" is not a police and gangster film.

Even though he looked like he was.

……

The third one is also a Hong Kong director.

His name is Er Dongshen.

He is also a top director in Hong Kong and a well-known director in Hong Kong.

He was an actor in his early years and had appeared in well-known dramas such as "The Third Young Master's Sword".

Later, he switched to being a director and made a number of classic films, including "Love Unforgettable" and "As Tears Go By".

A number of actors who also starred in his films won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards.

It can be said.

There is no problem with Er Dongshen's level.

At the same time, many of the films he shot were also in line with "Operation Mekong River".

When chatting with Derek Yee, Chen Cheng could feel that Derek Yee had done a lot of homework for Operation Meikong River.

But in the end Chen Cheng shook his head.

After a conversation, Chen Cheng discovered that Er Dongshen was indeed a bit of a hipster.

Just like the movie "I Am No. 1" he filmed in his previous life.

Although such a work is indeed good.

But there are no stars, no traffic, no acting skills...even the subject matter is not very popular with the public.

How could such a work possibly get attention?

Er Dongshen also knew about it before filming.

But finally.

Er Dongshen still sold his house and filmed this drama.

In the end, after the show was broadcast, the box office was only 2000 million, leaving Er Dongshen in a huge debt.

There is no way out later.

He had no choice but to go to the mainland and take on several acting variety shows before he could pay back the money.

Behind.

Chen Cheng also met with several well-known directors in Hong Kong.

pity.

Or the ideas are different.

Or maybe I don’t quite understand Operation Mekong River.

Some of them are so creative that it gives Chen Cheng a headache.

After a round, all the Hong Kong directors were rejected by Chen Cheng.

The next few days.

Chen Cheng also met with several mainland directors.

But it wasn't particularly smooth.

The main reason is that although there are many directors in mainland China, there are not many directors who are suitable for the type of "Operation Meigong River".

This is also normal.

After all, the mainland market is developing very rapidly.

But before that.

The films made by many mainland directors are relatively simple.

It's either urban romance or history or something like that.

But then again.

Originally, "Operation Meigong River" was a type of film that no one else had ever shot before.

This kind of different main theme movie is something that many directors have not tried.

However, many mainland directors are not suitable for this role.

But Chen Cheng still chose a director.

This director's name is Gao Qunsu.

Correct.

This director is the same director of "Conquest".

……

"Super idle, why didn't you go to Director Chen's place?"

"Well, I was a bit busy recently, so I didn't go."

"What are you busy with? I recommended you here, don't waste the opportunity."

"I know, but I heard that even Xu Ke, Director Er, and Liu Weiqiang were rejected by Chen Cheng, so it would be useless for me to go."

"That's impossible to say."

Chen Jiashang said, "Every director has a different directing style. You know that the more famous a director is, the more he can shoot everything. Take Xu Ke for example. He is of course very famous. However, Xu Ke is only good at shooting martial arts films. If you ask him to shoot other films, he will be just like that. For example, I am better at shooting costume films, but I am not good at shooting urban films. I think your style is somewhat similar to Chen Cheng's "Operation Meigong River". Such opportunities are rare in a lifetime. If you miss them, they will never come again."

"Okay, then I'll go tomorrow." After hanging up the phone, Hong Kong director Lin Chaoxian prepared his itinerary.

Lin Chaoxian is also a Hong Kong director.

But compared to Xu Ke, Chen Jiashang, Wang Jing...they.

Lin Chaoxian doesn't seem to be that famous.

In his early years, Lin Chaoxian worked as an assistant director for Chen Jiashang.

And participated in the filming of "Fight Back to School".

Later, he became independent and directed works such as "The Outcast", "The Witness", "The Informant", etc.

Lin Chaoxian is still somewhat famous in Hong Kong.

But in the mainland.

Lin Chaoxian's fame is just average.

of course.

It also depends on when.

If it was after the filming of "Operation Red Sea" in his previous life, Lin Chaoxian's fame would have skyrocketed.

But at this time, Lin Chaoxian did not have a representative work that was particularly well-known in the mainland.

This also made him lack much confidence.

But in the end, Chen Jiashang said, this is an opportunity.

Sometimes, such an opportunity may not come for decades.

Lin Chaoxian understood it very well.

In the circle.

Opportunity is more important than ability.

If you miss such an opportunity, sometimes no matter how hard you try, that's all.

Although Lin Chaoxian felt that it would be useless to go.

But who knows.

Following Chen Jiashang's suggestion, Lin Chaoxian went to the mainland.

……

"Why didn't Lin Chaoxian come?"

Looking at the list of recommended directors, Chen Cheng was heartbroken.

Yes.

The previous life film "Operation Meigong River" was actually directed by Lin Chaoxian.

Although this film was promoted and produced by Chen Cheng in this life.

The script is also somewhat different from the previous life.

At the same time, Chen Cheng also had his own ideas about filming, which were not exactly the same as Lin Chaoxian's.

But after all, Lin Chaoxian filmed "Operation Meigong River" in his previous life, so Chen Cheng was still quite looking forward to Lin Chaoxian.

Just waited a few days.

Chen Cheng discovered.

Lin Chaoxian, who was recommended by Chen Jiashang, did not come.

When Chen Cheng was struggling, his assistant said that Lin Chao was free.

This made Chen Cheng stunned.

It really comes to whatever you want.

He thought Lin Chao would not be free to come.

Fortunately, it came.

"Director Lin, please come to the office."

Anyway, the people who came were all well-known directors.

Although Chen Cheng is in a high position now, he cannot be treated like an auditioning actor.

Even if it's just like an actor's audition.

The respect that is due should still be given.

"Director Chen, I'm Lin Chaoxian."

Look at Chen Cheng.

Lin Chaoxian was feeling very nervous.

People really cannot be compared.

I am over 40 years old, but Chen Cheng in front of me is only in his 20s.

More than 20 is fine.

But compared with Chen Cheng, I am nothing.

However, as soon as this thought came to his mind, Lin Chaoxian put it aside.

Not to mention comparing myself with Chen Cheng.

How many people in Hong Kong can compare with Chen Cheng’s current status?

"Director Lin, I have been waiting for you."

Chen Cheng looked at Lin Chaoxian.

Although Lin Chaoxian is not very famous now, many of his previous works are similar in style to "Operation Meigong River".

"Director Chen, what do you think of me?"

Lin Chaoxian looked a little strange when he found that Chen Cheng seemed to be interested in him.

He knew that some top directors had come to Chen Cheng before.

But they were all rejected by Chen Cheng.

What was it about me that interested Chen Cheng?
However, this doesn't seem to be a bad thing.

After thinking about it, Lin Chaoxian took the initiative to change the topic to "Operation Meigong River".

"Director Chen, I think your choice of subject matter is very good. Operation Mekong River is a very good film, and it is also a subject that has never been filmed before."

Chen Cheng didn't say anything and motioned Lin Chaoxian to continue.

Lin Chaoxian continued, "Although I was in Hong Kong, I also took the Mei Kong River case very seriously. During those days, I basically read reports about the Mei Kong River every day. I didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the mainland authorities caught the murderer. At that time, I felt that such a case was very meaningful and very suitable for making a movie. However, I only had such an idea at the time, but I didn't think deeply about it. Moreover, I didn't know from which angle to shoot at the time."

"Now, what do you think?"

"Now... I am also inspired by you, Director Chen. For example, your previous film, The Founding of the Republic, is considered a mainstream film in the mainland. However, I think The Founding of the Republic is still too hard."

"Too hard, how do you say this?"

"It's not that the film is bad because it's too hard. The main reason is that I think this film is a task assigned by the higher-ups."

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed.

but.

There’s nothing wrong with saying that.

"The Founding of Daye" was originally a task assigned by the superiors.

Han Sanping is determined to complete this task.

So hundreds of celebrities joined in.

to be frank.

If there weren't hundreds of celebrities, and if there weren't any tasks from above... and so on.

Chen Cheng didn’t know whether “The Founding of a Republic in Daye” would be a failure or not.

But Chen Cheng knew.

The box office of "The Founding of the Republic of Daye" will definitely be greatly reduced.

but.

Having said that, Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Our Operation Meigong River is also a task assigned by the higher-ups."

Yes.

After Chen Cheng obtained authorization from his superiors, it meant that this was also a mission.

However, Lin Chaoxian shook his head: "I heard that Director Chen seemed to want to shoot this drama before the higher-ups authorized it."

Lin Chaoxian was a little nervous at first.

However, when talking about the main film, Lin Chaoxian became calmer.

He didn't come a few days ago, but it wasn't because he didn't want to come.

It's not that he's busy.

He was actually preparing.

He knew it extremely well.

A director like him who is not particularly well-known must show some real skills if he wants to win Chen Cheng's favor.

good results.

This is not.

Lin Chaoxian saw it.

After he said this, Chen Cheng became obviously more interested in him.

However, Lin Chaoxian's preparations were not limited to these. He continued, "Of course, having said that, even if this drama was a task assigned by the higher-ups, it is different from the previous "Founding of the Republic of Daye."

"What's the difference?"

"The toughness of the founding of Daye, in addition to being a task assigned by the superiors, is actually a historical theme. Although this is also the main theme, I watched the film and found that the story of the whole film is not very strong. Of course, it is impossible to make up a story for such a theme, and it must be based on historical facts. In addition, there are too many characters. Many people watch this film just to see which star plays which historical figure. But "Meigong River Operation" is different. Although it is also adapted from "Meigong River Case", this case naturally fits the movie."

"Just like us ordinary people. After this case broke out, we sympathized with our compatriots who died and were angry at the murderers who did all kinds of evil. I didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the country made an all-out effort to arrest the murderer. In the news comments at that time, many people said that they were proud to live in such a country. People's lives must be protected, and national dignity must not be violated. This kind of national sentiment is very profound. Anyone who just takes a look will feel excited. I think as long as we can shoot this feeling, our film will be a good one. In my opinion, compared with "The Founding of the Country Daye", "The Meigong River Case" is the real theme..."

Lin Chaoxian kept talking.

Although Lin Chaoxian's ideas were not exactly the same as Chen Cheng's, there was no deviation in the general direction.

Deep down, Chen Cheng already had the answer.

"Director Lin, when are you going to join the crew?"

After Lin Chaoxian finished speaking, Chen Cheng said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)