Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 604 Summer Lucky Star Crew
A few days later, the cast and crew of "Summer Lucky Star".

As a film produced by Sammo Hung with a huge budget to boost popularity, this cameo appearance was prepared well in advance, just waiting for the opening scene to be released all at once.

Upon closer examination of the list, not a single person was an ordinary person.

It includes stars like Andy Lau, Danny Chan, and even Michelle Yeoh—I won't go into Michelle Yeoh's story, it's quite complicated.

Although it's in Thailand, Hong Kong itself isn't that far from Thailand.

On set, Sammo Hung was slumped in a chair, the small chair almost collapsing under his weight. At this time, Sammo Hung was still an agile fat man, but his obesity was already quite obvious.

Occasionally, Sammo Hung would glance at his watch, looking somewhat anxious.

Today we're supposed to film that classic celebrity cameo scene, but not everyone has arrived yet.

Andy Lau didn't care, of course. At that time, Andy was still a minor actor, and he was even blacklisted because of a movie he made.

Yes, the reason for the ban is the same as for Leung Siu-lung.

However, Andy Lau ultimately slid to his knees, while Leung Siu-lung did not.

Compared to those people, what Sammo Hung cared about most was what Jackie Chan had personally promised.

"That Japanese guy you mentioned who keeps making that 'cawing' sound, is he really coming back?"

"Don't worry, senior brother. He said he would definitely come. They are currently filming in Hong Kong. I think they might be unable to get away for the time being and will arrive a little later."

"That's what I said."

Hung Kam-po couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Filming is about to start, everyone needs to get here!
It's not that I don't trust Jackie Chan, it's just that the last movie left Sammo Hung feeling frustrated. He missed out on the "Fast Food Truck" movie from the original series, and as his senior, he still gets envious of Jackie Chan's box office success. This "Lucky Stars in Summer" movie has to be a success.

It wasn't until Jackie Chan walked to the other side that a handsome young man with a slightly hooked nose came over.

Yes, the handsome Dehua's real name is Liu Furong. Regardless of his character, Dehua is one of the few actors who could carry a film or television series successfully.

He and Huang Xiaoming from mainland China are basically another Keanu Reeves.

—You don't need acting skills, being handsome is enough to make you popular.

At this moment, Dehua was still quite attentive to Hung Kam-po.

After all, he was currently blacklisted, and Sammo Hung was the only person who could lend him out to make movies and earn some money.

"Sanmao, who were you talking about, the Japanese?"

“Who else could it be? It’s the one who slashed with a knife.” Hung Kam-po explained, “It’s Akira Furuya.”

Oh! Him!

Dehua reacted quickly: "Something must have delayed us. Who would dare not give face to Brother Sanmao's movies? Even the Japanese deserve our respect."

Hung Kam-po was quite satisfied with Lau Tak-wah.

The reason is simple: it can talk.

If Andy Lau were to say something bad at this point, Sammo Hung would definitely think there was a problem.

Today you flatter me, but you speak ill of others in my presence. Tomorrow, will you flatter others and then speak ill of me?

Hung Kam-pao adjusted his posture slightly, and the fisherman's chair beneath him emitted a mournful groan of unbearable strain.

"Alright, you don't need to comfort me. The important thing is to figure out how to act. They're not giving me face, they're giving face to your Brother Long."

"Yes, yes, Brother Long..."

Liu Dehua glanced over there and saw Cheng Long chatting and joking with several martial arts instructors, feeling quite envious.

Look at him, he's a hot star now, and what is he? Nobody wants to hire him for acting, he's in a really miserable state!
If I had known, he shouldn't have made "Boat People"!
In 1982, Hong Kong was filming a movie called "Boat People." They initially approached Chow Yun-fat, but after seeing the film, he immediately refused, deeming it unsuitable. However, they recommended Andy Lau instead, telling him that he was a newcomer and not afraid of being blacklisted; the most important thing was to have roles to play.

Andy Lau actually did it, and unsurprisingly, he was blacklisted.

Chow Yun-fat's words are not without merit; newcomers certainly need to have films to prove themselves.

But considering the whole situation, it's still somewhat abstract. He also knew he couldn't act, and because he couldn't, he recommended Andy Lau for the role.

Suddenly, there was a screeching sound as a car screeched to a halt outside the film set, leaving two black marks on the ground.

Many people looked up and saw several jeeps bringing up the rear, and a sedan in the middle, with bodyguards in formal attire and gloves inviting people to get out of the car.

Hung Kam-po sat up straight instantly.

Which actor would dare to act so arrogantly!
"These Japanese people have quite the grand entourage!"

Liu Dehua couldn't care less about his disappointment at having fled to the raging sea; he immediately straightened his tie.

Regardless of his nationality, the Japanese aren't going to blacklist him anyway. What if they value him and insist on taking him back to Japan to force him to make movies? Would he give in or not?
However, it wasn't Furuya Akira who got out of the car, but a rather ordinary-looking man in his thirties with a slightly large chin.

"Is this Akira Furuya?"

Are you brain-dead?

Amidst the brief murmurs, several temporarily hired production crew members on set suddenly knelt down one after another.

Seeing this scene, even Sammo Hung couldn't help but gasp at Jackie Chan.

what's the situation!
Before the other party could approach, the translator asked a few questions in succession, and the local hired worker stammered out his answer.

"Brother Sanmao, these people say that this is Mr. Maha Vajiralongkorn, the son of the King of Thailand, or in other words, the Thai prince?"

According to Thai people, this is His Royal Highness Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, Commander of the 1st Royal Guard Division.

Of course, he is also the next King of Thailand.

Hung Kam-po instantly adopted a solemn expression.

That's great! I never imagined that his filming in Thailand would even attract the attention of the King of Thailand!
Okay, not the King of Thailand, but pretty much the same!

They were all high-ranking figures.

Hung Kam-po touched the ground beside him and suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

Oh no, he wasn't wearing formal attire! He was wearing a theatrical costume, overalls, loose and baggy. While that was convenient, it didn't look very formal.

Seeing the Crown Prince approaching, Hung Kam-po straightened up a bit.

While I wouldn't call it a warm welcome, it's still appropriate to show some level of welcome towards this person.

The translator quickly explained the situation to the two of them.

“Mr. Hong Jinbao, this is our great Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn of Thailand.”

“I’ve heard about that.” Sammo Hung stretched out his hand, and the rest of the crew gathered around, but they were almost all kept out by the bodyguards.

Upon seeing Cheng Long, the Crown Prince whispered a few words, and the bodyguards quickly let him through.

Cheng Long straightened his tie.

Sigh, Brother Long still has the most influence!

The group shook hands and listened to the translator's explanation.

"His Highness the Crown Prince said, 'This must be Mr. Sammo Hung and Mr. Jackie Chan, right? It's a pleasure to see you filming in Thailand. Thailand warmly welcomes you. If you need anything, please feel free to ask the Royal Palace for help.'"

Cheng Long nodded.

Hung Kam-po glanced at him.

Did the Crown Prince come to see him, or to see Cheng Long?
Seeing that the Crown Prince's eyes seemed to be wandering around, Hung Kam-po asked, "Then what is this Prince Wagga Ligong looking for?"

The translator whispered in his ear, and only turned his face away after a moment.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Akira Furuya here?"

(End of this chapter)