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Chapter 457 Tailor-made, nonsensical comedy action movie

To be honest, Zhou Xia's opinion of the "Expendable Squad" series of movies is average, and he is not even very interested.

But after all, it is a tough Hollywood action movie. Although the word of mouth and box office are not good, if he can participate in it, then he will have more room to display in the future, and the popularity this movie will bring to him will also be global!

There is just one thing, Zhou Xia is very hesitant!

There is a common practice in Hollywood movies. Every time they use a domestic star in their movie, except for the domestic version, the overseas version basically deletes all the scenes.

In the final analysis, inviting a domestic star is just out of box office considerations, and overseas, few domestic stars have appeal!

If this is the case, Xia Ning will not participate in this movie that week!

Another thing is that his work schedule for this year has already been set in the first half of the year, and the filming of this movie will start soon, so it will be very difficult for him to squeeze out time.

Seeing Zhou Xia bowing his head and groaning silently, Li Lianjie patted Zhou Xia's shoulder, and said in a puzzled way: "Didn't you want to be an action actor for a long time, this time such a good opportunity came, why are you still hesitating? I thought you would agree immediately, if you have any worries, you can tell me."

"I've finished reading the script, and I probably understand the weight of this role, but I'm a little worried. I haven't been to Hollywood to make movies, and I've only made "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate" for action movies. I'm afraid they just want to use My domestic box office appeal, and the parts that will be released overseas at that time will greatly reduce my roles. In addition, the schedule, is this movie about to start filming, my time is not very good."

"The situation you mentioned is very common, and it's normal to be worried, but I don't think they should be like this. This time, I didn't recommend you. They took the initiative to find you, but because I know you and want to Let me know your thoughts.

After the Chinese New Year, they will talk to you in detail, and make it clear at that time, yes, you can act in it, no, you don’t need to act in their movie.With your current influence, there will be plenty of opportunities to go to Hollywood in the future!As you can see, because of my schedule, this movie is just a cameo. "

Li Lianjie understands Zhou Xia's worries very well, and Zhou Xia's current domestic box office appeal has proved that "The Expendables 2" will not be the only one. There must be other suitable Hollywood movies that want to invite Zhou Xia to participate.

"Okay, I got it, I will weigh it, I don't know what else Brother Jie will be busy with this year." Seeing that Li Lianjie understood his thoughts very well, Zhou Xia felt relieved.

"Hehe, in fact, I came here mainly because of this matter. As for the matter of "The Expendables 2", it is just one of them!"

Li Lianjie laughed like an old fox.

"Oh, what is it?"

"It's like this, haven't you always wanted to try an action movie, no chance, don't you want to make one yourself?"

Li Lianjie was not in a hurry, and looked at Zhou Xia meaningfully.

"Of course I want to, but I already have a plan. After the new year, I will start shooting an action movie in April. It's a 3D fairy tale theme. It's a new attempt."

Zhou Xia heard that there was something in Li Lianjie's words, so he quickly expressed his thoughts. If the other party said it, he would not be able to refuse.

"Really, 3D fairy tale theme, you are not a little brave, you have developed by leaps and bounds, I thought you would make traditional martial arts action movies!"

Li Lianjie looked at Zhou Xia in surprise, he didn't know how to say what he was going to say.

"Yes, you also know that when we filmed "Flying Armor of the Dragon Gate" last year, I was learning 3D shooting technology, and I sent people from the company to overseas to learn about it, and later filmed "Painted Skin 2" , I am preparing for the shooting of 3D action movies, now that the time is ripe, I have nothing to hesitate."

"That's right, I remember you were on the set, and you followed Mr. Xu every day when you were free, watching him shoot, and now you are ready. It seems that your time is very tight. Originally, I wanted to discuss it with you. To make a modern urban action movie, with the script already in place, it seems impossible for the two of us to cooperate seriously."

Li Lianjie looked at Zhou Xia and said tentatively.

"I also really want to cooperate with Brother Jie, but there has never been a suitable opportunity. Since Brother Jie said so, it seems that he has a very mature plan. Please talk about it first."

Zhou Xia also became interested after hearing what Li Lianjie said. If he wanted to become an action star, if he could cooperate with a superstar like Li Lianjie, that would of course be the fastest way.

"Okay, I have a script that is not yet mature. You can read it first. I know you are good at writing scripts. If you are not satisfied with anything, you can modify it casually. Anyway, I originally planned to ask you to be the director."

While Li Lianjie was speaking, he gave Zhou Xia the script that had been kept on hold.

Zhou Xia had noticed this book when Li Lianjie gave him the script of "The Expendables 2", but it was private after all, so he didn't want to ask too much. Now, when Li Lianjie gave it to him, he opened the blue cover and looked at it. Seeing the printed four big characters, I was a little confused.

"The Best Detective"!
It turned out to be this movie, which is really enough!

Seeing Zhou Xia's expression, Li Lianjie quickly explained: "Don't think the name is a bit strange, but I think the style is very good. Aren't you good at comedy movies? This script is also, people say it's tailor-made for you and me. Have a look and talk."

"Okay, I'll read it now!" Zhou Xia grinned, opened the script and read it quickly.

After all, Zhou Xia had seen this movie, and he watched it at a glance. He finished it in just 15 minutes.

Some of them were different from those in the movie, so he watched them carefully.

"How about this script? It's a typical Xiangjiang nonsensical and funny action movie. There are also detectives and suspense. It can be said that there are many elements. It is also a genre you like very much. What do you think?"

Seeing that Zhou Xia had finished reading, Li Lianjie asked expectantly.

"Brother Jie, we are not outsiders, so let me tell the truth." Zhou Xia and Li Lianjie are both teachers and friends, so naturally there is no need to take too much chance, and there is no need to be so tactful.

"Tell me, I'll listen." Li Lianjie still recognized Zhou Xia's script writing ability.

"If I were to rate this script, I can only give it 5 points, out of 10 points." Zhou Xia said as politely as possible.

After all, he still doesn't know how this script came about, whether it was tailor-made for them by someone else, or someone asked Li Lianjie to discuss with him, Li Lianjie's idea was among them.

"5 points? That's okay. This is only the third edition, and it will be revised later. I gave it to you just to let you do it again."

Li Lianjie didn't refute Zhou Xia, and said very frankly.

Zhou Xia suddenly smiled helplessly: "It's a thankless task to make this kind of movie. Even if I modify it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to modify it to a higher level."

(End of this chapter)