Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 304: Desperate Saburo (Happy New Year to Everyone)

"Huozhuo, you are awesome! You pulled off a big trick without making any noise.

Brother, if I don’t have any movies to shoot in the future, you have to take care of me!”

Wu Chao did not tell his friends that he had set up a film and television company.

Most of them knew about it through the media.

The first person to call was Calvin Chen. His tone was so sour as soon as he opened his mouth that Wu Chao could smell the citric acid-like scent through the phone.

However, Wu Zhuo still understood that his sourness was actually more of a joke, so he smiled and said:

"When everything is on track, I will make you the protagonist.

But let me make it clear first, your acting skills are terrible. If you don’t improve at all, I won’t use you.”

"Don't worry, I'm gifted, and acting is actually child's play for me."

Calvin Chen is still so out of tune.

After chatting for a few words, Wu Zhuo hung up the phone.

After a while, someone else called.

Liu Shishi and Guo Biting both called to say hello.

Then Jiro Wang and Wu Zun also made a phone call.

Many other friends of Wu Zhuo also called to inquire about the truth of the story.

What surprised Wu Chao the most was that Jackie Chan actually called him.

"Azhuo, why didn't you tell me that you started a company? I should at least send you a flower basket.

Do you think we are not friends?"

Jackie Chan's tone was somewhat complaining.

He was obviously annoyed that Wu Zhuo had opened a film and television company without telling him.

As I said before, the entertainment industry is a place that is quite superstitious.

In this circle, whether you are filming a movie or starting a company, you will choose a good day and invite friends to come and help.

In fact, film and television companies, like movies, need fame.

But this reputation is not for the outside world, but for the inside world.

If your company has a good reputation in the industry, it means it has strength.

And what will the powerful companies get?
Of course, a lot of talent.

At the same time, some strong companies will also receive investment invitations from other film and television companies.

When making a film or TV show, many companies, if they are not very confident in the project, will proactively contact other companies to participate in order to share the risk.

Of course, some projects have famous leaders, high success rates, and strong casts. Naturally, such films will not lack investment, and most companies will beg to come.

But there aren’t actually that many such projects.

There are only a few talented directors in the entire Chinese film industry, and most of them are employed. They will not give other companies an opportunity with a high chance of success to intervene.

Just like Feng Xiaogang.

Feng Xiaogang's prestige in recent years has been extremely impressive.

Almost all of his films have achieved very good results.

Therefore, everyone is vying to invest in his films.

“Brother Long, I originally wanted to notify everyone after the company’s first project was put on the agenda.

I didn’t expect that the reporter would expose it to me.”

"Haha, you still underestimate your own attractiveness.

You are very popular now, and the media would like to study how many times you urinate in 24 hours. "

Jackie Chan laughed and spoke.

After a pause, he stopped laughing and said solemnly, "I have a project in the second half of the year that tells the story of the Chinese people's struggle in Japan. I would like to invite you to play a role for me.

This character has quite a few scenes and can be considered the second male lead.

The only thing that doesn’t suit you is that this character will turn into a villain later on, which may affect your image.”

Wu Zhuo frowned.

As soon as he heard it, he knew which drama Jackie Chan was talking about. It was 100% the only drama Jackie Chan had ever made that was banned in mainland China, Shinjuku Incident.

As for the role he was invited to play, it is most likely the one played by Daniel Wu in his previous life.

The quality of this drama is absolutely beyond reproach.

Wu Zhuo likes it very much.

But, there is a problem now, Wu Chao’s schedule does not allow him to perform.

In the second half of the year, he has "Ip Man". In addition, Legend will definitely start preparing for its opening works in the second half of the year.

Add to that the records and all sorts of miscellaneous things, and he's almost overwhelmed now.

If he adds another film, "Shinjuku Incident", he will probably be very busy.

“Brother Long, I’m afraid I can’t act because my schedule in the second half of the year is very full.

If I take over your role, I'm afraid it will delay your progress."

If it were a lesser actor, he would definitely be overjoyed when he received Jackie Chan's invitation.

But for Wu Chao, there is actually not much difference between acting and not acting.

As for whether refusing would offend Jackie Chan.

This is really underestimating Jackie Chan.

The schedule doesn't match, and Jackie Chan is well aware of Wu Chao's schedule problem.

If I accept the role without telling him, and then have to take leave every few days, that would offend him.

Jackie Chan's movies are not as good as "Painted Skin" and "Keep Talking". It's okay for Wu Chao to act in these projects.

It's not the same with Jackie Chan.

Although this guy seems kind at ordinary times, he turns into a tyrant on the set.

Wu Zhuo doesn't want to be scolded.

At the same time, I don’t want to become Anita Yuen.

In the 90s, Anita Yuen was so popular that the Four Heavenly Kings, Stephen Chow, Jacky Cheung and almost all the famous Hong Kong actors had worked with her.

And she is indeed very popular, and almost all the movies she participated in were box office hits.

As a result...Anita Yuen acted like a big shot and even acted like a big shot to Jackie Chan, but eventually she fell from the top and was no longer seen in the entertainment industry.

It was not until many years later that Jackie Chan forgave her and she was able to become active in the entertainment industry again.

Of course, if Wu Chao offended Jackie Chan, he would definitely not do the same as Anita Yuen.

After all, his main job is a singer, and he has now opened his own company. The worst that can happen is that he can just entertain himself.

However, Wu Chao would be a fool to run into something like this that could be avoided.

"The schedule doesn't match!"

Jackie Chan was muttering to himself, seemingly weighing the options.

After a few seconds, he asked again: "Can't you squeeze out some time? Then I can ask the director to focus on filming your scene first."

“I really can’t, I have to shoot Ip Man in the second half of the year, my personal album, my group album with Calvin Chen, and my company’s opening project.

in addition……"

Wu Chao smiled bitterly and briefly talked about his experiences in the second half of the year, which made Jackie Chan fall silent.

He obviously didn't expect Wu Chao to have so much work.

"No wonder the media say you are a replica of Andy Lau. With your workload, there are probably few people in the industry who can compare to you."

Compared to other artists, Wu Chao has indeed had a lot of work since last year, so much so that even the media called him a workaholic.

Hong Kong media even directly called him a copy of Andy Lau.

"I have no choice but to make a living. I just feel a little sorry for you, Brother Long."

Wu Zhuo said politely.

"It doesn't matter. There are plenty of opportunities. Next time I'll make an appointment with you in advance, and then I'll have someone polish a good script."

Jackie Chan smiled and said it was okay.

After chatting for a few words, Jackie Chan hung up the phone.

(End of this chapter)