Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 325 The real thug in suits turned out to be Chen Cheng!!!

"I heard that Director Chen Cheng is recruiting two assistants recently."

"Yes, all the top directors from Hong Kong and the mainland went there, but it seems that Director Chen Cheng was not very satisfied."

"That's normal. Director Chen Cheng is of a certain rank. Although the directors in Hong Kong are well-known, who can compare with Chen Cheng in terms of their views on the market? There are quite a few directors in China, but I don't know if they can catch Chen Cheng's eye."

"I would like to go, but no one has recommended it to me."

"Hahaha, I want to go too. Not to mention being Chen Cheng's deputy, I can even help him."

A group of mainland directors were also chatting constantly.

"Lao Gao, I heard you went there too?"

Several directors were chatting.

At this time, everyone looked at another director, Gao Qunshu.

This director.

It was the same director who previously directed "Conquest".

Gao Qunshu nodded and said, "Yes, the agency behind me put my name forward, and I met with Director Chen Cheng."

"That's amazing, Director Gao. You've even got Director Chen Cheng's support. Why didn't you tell everyone about this big news?"

"What's the point of hugging or not? I just went to meet Chen Cheng. Besides, I'm just Chen Cheng's deputy, so there's nothing good to publicize about this. If it wasn't for the company's permission, I wouldn't have wanted to go."

Gao Qunshu had an indifferent attitude.

Everyone laughed and said, "You're kidding. Who wouldn't want to go for something like this? If you recommend me, I would love to chat with Director Chen Cheng for three days and three nights."

"Hahaha……"

For a moment, everyone laughed.

After a while.

Gao Qunshu received a phone call.

The call ends.

Gao Qunshu said excitedly: "Come on, everyone, today is my treat."

Everyone was a little surprised: "Director Gao, what's going on? Any good news?"

"Nothing happy either."

Gao Qunshu suppressed his excitement and said, "Director Chen Cheng has decided that I will be one of his two deputies."

"My grass..."

As soon as Gao Qunshu said this, everyone exclaimed and became excited.

"Sister, Director Gao, what did you just say? It doesn't matter... You don't want to go, right?"

"Yes, yes, Lao Gao, this won't do. You're just showing off. You'll have to drink a few more glasses later."

"Lao Gao, you are being too high-class. Take me with you sometime."

All the friends were excited.

They didn't expect it.

Chen Cheng actually also took a fancy to mainland directors.

They originally thought that Chen Cheng would prefer Hong Kong directors.

after all.

In terms of fame, mainland directors can't catch up with Hong Kong directors.

Also.

Hong Kong directors are more than just famous.

They also shot many films of various types, which were more in line with Chen Cheng's requirements.

To be honest.

In terms of advantages, Hong Kong directors have more advantages.

Unexpectedly.

Chen Cheng actually took a fancy to a mainland director.

"Lao Gao, I think Director Chen Cheng chose you because of the movie Conquest you shot before. This movie, that feeling, just now."

"I think so, too. It's a pity that this film was banned. If it hadn't been banned, your fame would have increased several times over."

"But it's okay. Even though it's banned, everyone in the circle knows about it."

Everyone chatted as they walked to the restaurant.

Gao Qunshu also sighed: "There's nothing I can do. When I was shooting this type of film, I was under a lot of pressure."

"By the way, who is the other assistant director?"

"It seems to be Lin Chaoxian."

"Lin Chaoxian is not very famous. Why did Director Chen choose Lin Chaoxian?"

"How would I know what Director Chen Cheng is thinking?"

"That's right, Lao Chen, don't think too much. How can we keep up with Director Chen Cheng's vision? Oh, Lao Gao, you have to drink a few more glasses later. We old guys are more experienced than Chen Cheng, but we have to learn from the young people in many cases. Don't use your seniority to lose face when you work with Director Chen Cheng."

"Don't worry, I was just showing off in front of you. In my heart, I was so excited. I didn't expect that Director Chen Cheng would take a fancy to me. Even though I am much more qualified than Chen Cheng, I went there with the mentality of learning."

"Lao Gao, your attitude is good, keep going."

Looking at Gao Qunshu, everyone's eyes were filled with envy.

……

Two deputies did it.

Next comes casting.

I heard that "Operation Mekong River" is preparing to cast.

Cheng Xi and Li Lianjie called Chen Cheng first.

A look at their phone calls.

Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

I had to tell Cheng Yi and Jet Li that although this film was a commission from the country, it was a commercial film in itself.

It's not a film like "The Founding of a Republic" that is made regardless of cost.

Cheng Yi and Jet Li are certainly excellent top-notch actors.

But Chen Cheng couldn't afford such an actor.

Even if you can afford it.

Chen Cheng doesn't know how to use it either.

In a word.

It's really not cost-effective.

of course.

Chen Cheng didn't say anything.

In fact, he didn't want to use actors from Hong Kong.

This does not mean that I look down on Hong Kong actors, nor does it mean that I have any prejudice against Hong Kong actors.

Each movie has its own characteristics.

"Operation Meigong River" itself is adapted from a real case, which happened in the mainland.

He has no connection with Hong Kong.

Plus, Hong Kong has made too many police and gangster films before.

If we really bring in Hong Kong actors like Cheng Xi, it would feel like a Hong Kong police and gangster film.

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

but.

Chen Cheng didn't spend too much time on the audition.

In order to devote more time to other areas, Chen Cheng directly drew up a list.

Zhang Hanyu was immediately chosen as the No. 1 male role.

Another intelligence agent lurking in Thailand was Peng Yuyan.

The minister was the upright Chen Baoguo.

After the role is finalized.

Chen Cheng did not turn on the machine immediately.

There are still many things to do before turning on the machine.

Chen Cheng sent two assistant directors, Lin Chaoxian and Gao Qunshu, to the Golden Triangle for a field investigation.

Also.

For Peng Yuyan, who played the role of an intelligence officer, Chen Cheng also asked him to go to Thailand to learn their lifestyle and language.

As for Chen Cheng.

That is the shooting locations set up all over the country.

"Phew, so tired."

It's been a long time since I last directed a film in the first line.

Now that I'm the director myself, there's a lot to do.

This made Chen Cheng very tired.

Huo Tingxiao, who was in charge of art, said, "Junior brother, you are used to being a hands-off boss."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Indeed. I think I'd better not be a director in the future. I'd rather be a producer."

Like being a director.

Almost all the work has to be taken care of.

Fortunately, Chen Cheng found two deputies.

In terms of post-production shooting, there is no need for Chen Cheng to show up too much.

……

But Chen Cheng was busy.

However, one of Chen Cheng's previous works was officially released.

First up is SPL 2.

Although this work was previously a Hong Kong production, now that Chen Cheng is the producer, it has become a mainland film.

The leading male role is no longer a Hong Kong actor, but a mainland actor, Wu Jing.

Compared to "SPL 1", which only had a decent box office of 700 million in the market.

At this time, SPL 2 has set off a huge craze.

Although it is the off-season now, it is not a good time.

However, when SPL 2 was released, countless fans still bought movie tickets.

Chen Cheng took a rare day off to hold a symbolic premiere.

Then, like most of the audience, he entered the cinema.

"It looks great. It is indeed Chen Cheng's work."

"Well, Chen Cheng's work is different."

"That villain is so damn handsome, a thug in a suit."

"Well, Warden, I like it."

I don’t know if it’s because everyone loves the whole thing or what.

SPL 2 has gained unprecedented popularity.

Even in the off-season of March, "SPL 3" still earned 2 million in box office on the opening day.

"8000 million in one day, that's amazing."

"Chen Cheng is Chen Cheng. I give in."

"What was the total box office of SPL back then?"

"700."

"Ok."

There was another round of amazement from the outside world.

However, Chen Cheng felt that the box office performance of SPL 2 was average.

The box office of 8000 million on the first day was a surprise to others, but to Chen Cheng, it was just average.

He hasn't surpassed his previous work "Charlotte's Troubles".

To some extent, Chen Cheng has regressed.

But that's just talk.

But Chen Cheng knew.

Each type of film covers a different group of people.

Things like funny comedies are liked by all men, women, young and old, and have greater box office potential.

But for games like Sha Po Lang that involve fighting and killing, the audience is much smaller.

It’s only Chen Cheng.

If it were someone else.

Not to mention 8000 million on the first day, it is still unknown whether there will be 5000 million.

Chen Cheng made a prediction.

According to today's data.

After the entire cycle, the box office of SPL 2 may be around 10 billion.

For an authentic police and gangster film like SPL 2, it's pretty good.

Furthermore.

When Chen Cheng made the movie SPL 2, he wasn't originally looking for box office success.

His purpose was to praise Wu Jing.

Ok.

The purpose of praising Wu Jing was not fully achieved.

After the release of SPL 2, it was not Wu Jing who became popular, but the suited thug Zhang Jin.

This made Wu Jing a little confused.

He is the leading male character, but he is not as popular as the villain.

Chen Cheng laughed: "It's hard to predict about movies. The villain played by Zhang Jin is very charming in himself."

It doesn’t matter if Wu Jing doesn’t become popular in this movie.

This film is good enough for Wu Jing to find his feeling.

SPL 2 anyway.

Chen Cheng didn't take it very seriously.

What Chen Cheng really valued was Wu Jing's subsequent series of masterpieces.

……

But what Chen Cheng didn't expect was.

It’s okay as long as Wu Jing is not angry.

As a producer, he became famous as a result.

"Brother Cheng, you seem to be popular again."

The crew of "Operation Mekong River".

Xiao Wu said to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng was stunned: "What's going on?"

"You became famous in SPL 2."

"?"

Chen Cheng was somewhat puzzled: "Why is this so popular? Some people criticized me before, saying that the box office of this movie is only about 10 billion, which is much lower than "Charlotte's Troubles"."

This is real.

As for who criticized it.

Chen Cheng was too lazy to care.

That's how it is in the circle.

Even if you do a good job, it is impossible to get everyone's approval all the time.

It’s okay that I didn’t have the opportunity before.

Seizing the opportunity at this time, many people criticized Chen Cheng for going backwards in filming.

The box office was 17 billion before.

Now it has reached 10 billion.

"No, no, no, this has nothing to do with your production. Zhang Jin said in the media that the real thug in suits was not him, but you."

"I?"

"No, look."

talking.

The young general Zhang Jin’s interview with the media was brought up.

Only after watching the video interview did Chen Cheng finally understand.

It turned out that Zhang Jin was telling the story about Chen Cheng being his stand-in.

undoubtedly.

Once this kind of thing happens.

It would be strange if Chen Cheng was not popular.

"Fuck, Chen Cheng is such a big producer, but he's acting as a stand-in again."

"I understand how Chen Cheng became so awesome. A real man can bend and stretch. He can be a producer and a stand-in. Even though he is in such a high position now, he still doesn't put on airs."

"This is also why we admire Chen Cheng. It's a pity that Chen Cheng didn't appear on camera. It would be great if we could see Chen Cheng on camera."

"Don't feel bad, the video is here."

There is no impenetrable wall on the Internet.

Chen Cheng's stunt double in SPL 2 was originally just a small matter.

But after the film became a hit, some clips about Chen Cheng's stand-in in SPL kept leaking out.

When netizens saw Chen Cheng's stand-in Zhang Jin in the camera, they finally understood why Zhang Jin said that Chen Cheng was the real thug in a suit.

"This look is so handsome, even more handsome than Zhang Jin."

"Well, I thought Zhang Jin's suit thug was classic before, but after comparing him with Chen Cheng, I found that Zhang Jin seemed ordinary."

"So you know why Chen Cheng's performance in The Expendables was so amazing. I felt like I was seeing another Jet Li.

"Ah."

……

Chen Cheng didn't care much about this kind of thing.

No matter how popular this matter is, for someone in Chen Cheng's position, the most he can do is smile.

After all, compared to other things.

It's better to play a role that makes other people's eyes light up than to play a role that makes people remember it vividly or even changes everyone's three views.

Then it doesn't matter.

Chen Cheng didn’t pay much attention to SPL 2.

He is now focusing his main time on "Operation Meigong River".

Chen Cheng has always liked this movie.

And Chen Cheng has always believed that.

Operation Mekong River was far underestimated in its previous life.

His influence may not be less than that of other main themes.

Take the box office for example.

In its previous life, the box office of "Operation Mekong River" was only around 10 billion.

But Chen Cheng believes.

He can at least reach 20 billion box office.

If we push it back a few years.