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Chapter 711 The Most Suitable Director for "Zhu Xian"
"Yes, I have been preparing the script, but the filming will probably take until the second half of next year, so I would like to invite you, the director, to direct the film."

Zhou Xia explained to Lao Mouzi.

Lao Mouzi thought for a while, and pondered: "I do know about this novel, and I have read about it briefly, but I haven't read it, and I will definitely have to prepare for a long time to make this movie."

"Director, it doesn't matter. You are making a movie, and whether you read the novel or not is secondary. When I wrote the script, I tried to keep the essence of the original work as much as possible, and didn't make too many changes. The main thing is to make a film and television, Some content has been deleted and adjusted. Otherwise, you should read the script before talking.”

As Zhou Xia spoke, he looked at Xiao Bai, and Assistant Bai quickly took out the prepared script and handed it over.

There are three scripts, which were adapted according to the first three novels. In the past few months, Zhou Xia and the screenwriter team have also completed the adaptation of the first three.

Lao Mouzi took over the script and flipped through it, and was relieved when he found that the script was written by Zhou Xia.

Nowadays, no one doubts Zhou Xia's ability in scripting, and he has always been criticized for his ability to tell stories. Zhou Xia's ability as a screenwriter can obviously make up for this aspect.

Seeing that Lao Mouzi closed the script and read it, Zhou Xia continued: "Director Zhang, there are several reasons why I want to invite you to make this movie."

"Okay, you say."

Zhou Xia immediately said seriously: "Director, you are the best in the world in terms of picture and composition, and I am really far behind in this respect. When I started filming "Sword" the year before last, I felt this way about you.

Although I invited two seniors, Du Kefeng and Zhao Xiaoding, to help me take pictures, I still feel that I haven’t captured the ultimate classic fairy-tale beauty, and I’m too young, with too little accumulation of Chinese culture and traditional culture, so I definitely can’t deconstruct more cultures to join go in.

So I thought, if you were to shoot "Zhu Xian", it would definitely be different. These shortcomings can be made up for, and the story of "Zhu Xian" will definitely be made more poignant and moving.

Director, this film really belongs to you. The total investment of the three films is estimated to be around 20 billion, especially the Xianxia film and television area built by Xiahua Film and Television Base. When the filming of this film starts, all of them can be used. It can be said that the conditions are much better than when I filmed "Sword of Heaven", and there is no need for such a green screen to shoot. "

"But you have invested so much energy in this drama and prepared for such a long time. You are the one who knows the drama best. Now let me take over, isn't it a bit hasty?"

Lao Mouzi looked at Zhou Xia in doubt. Zhou Xia had made so many preparations, obviously attached great importance to this project, and invested so much. Now it is really stressful for him to take over.

"I'm not in a hurry, I've thought about it very clearly. As a director, you are in a big scene, and your control on the screen is beyond my comparability. I don't want this movie to be restricted in my hands.

And director, don't you want to try to make 3D movies, this is a good opportunity.In addition, don't worry, the company and I will fully support you, and you don't have to worry about box office, publicity and other things. "

Zhou Xia tried his best to persuade him that apart from being too busy, he didn't have time to film "Zhu Xian", and this factor was more important.

He and Xia Hua's screenwriting team created the script, and Lao Mouzi directed "Zhu Xian". What kind of epic oriental fairy tale movie will be presented?It's really exciting.

"This..." Lao Mouzi thought deeply.

Assistant Pang and Pu Lun, who were listening on the sidelines, were a little anxious. Of course, they hoped that Lao Mouzi would take over the play.

After all, it was Zhou Xia who wrote the script, and Xia Hua would do his best to support the filming, which happened to be an opportunity to create another glories.

Otherwise, in this era where capital is king, there will always be people who use the box office results to criticize Lao Mouzi for being behind.

"Director, Jay Chou is right. Moreover, these kinds of themes are very popular among young people, but there are no real masterpieces on the market. Would you like to read Jay Chou's "Sword of Heaven" and read the script before we talk about it?"

Assistant Pang suggested from the side.

Lao Mouzi raised his head, but did not speak.

"Director, "Zhu Xian" is called the post-Jin Yong martial arts bible, but it is actually the pioneering work of classic online fairy tales. Although it is an online novel, it is not an ordinary novel that fights monsters and upgrades.

The whole system is very complete and clear. There are good and evil, but there is evil in the good, and there is good in the evil. There is a certain degree of speculation about the distinction between good and evil. In addition, the whole novel is full of warmth.

There are wonderful and touching descriptions of family, friendship, love, mentor-student relationship, and teacher-to-family relationship, which is also the reason why this novel is the most touching and is so respected. "

As one of Lao Mouzi's screenwriters, Pu Lun carefully analyzed it from the side.

Seeing that Lao Mouzi was still thinking about it, Zhou Xia continued: "Director, don't worry about this matter. You should read the script first, and then you need to make preliminary preparations. You also need to understand and learn about 3D shooting, as well as casting actors. , costumes, and props all take time, and if you don’t have more than half a year, you won’t be able to start filming.”

Lao Mouzi nodded slightly when he heard this, thought for a while and asked, "Then how did you arrange the casting?"

"In terms of actors, it's too risky to invest such a large investment in newcomers, so I want to choose suitable characters for the game from the entire industry. Of course, the leading role should be selected from the company as much as possible. I don't know what you mean as a director?"

Zhou Xia knew that Lao Mouzi was tempted, and now he was asking for some details, so he hurriedly said.

Lao Mouzi opened the script and turned to the list of characters on the second page.

Behind each character is the name of the imagined actor, which is obviously suitable for Zhou Xia. When he was looking through it just now, he scanned a few. Now that he plans to take over, he looked carefully.

The first three protagonists, Zhou Xia, Liu Yufei, Yang Xiaohu, and other important characters are all well-known actors with good acting skills in the industry, so he didn't continue to watch, and looked up at Zhou Xia and asked, "Is the list of actors basically confirmed? "

"No, no. I hope these are some of the main characters. For the rest, if the director has better candidates, he can change them at any time. Of course, if some actors fail to meet the standards in the early stage casting and audition, whether it is The leading role and supporting roles have to be changed. Even if the filming starts, if it does not meet the requirements, it must be adjusted. This is easy to say, and you can be the director.”

Knowing what Lao Mouzi meant, Zhou Xia immediately spoke.

If Liu Yufei and Xiaohu couldn't even pass the audition, and there were really other suitable candidates, he would agree to replace them, including himself.

"I'm relieved to have you as the leading role. We will consider other roles together at that time. Since you have listed the names of these actors in the script, it is obviously very suitable."

Lao Mouzi understood the ways of the world, nodded and said, and Zhou Xia's acting skills are beyond doubt.

"Yes, Liu Yufei played Lu Xueqi and Yang Xiaohu played Baguio. This is the most common understanding among netizens and book fans. We have conducted online and offline surveys, and they are the two most in line with everyone's imagination of these two roles. , up to 90% of people think they are the most suitable candidates for these two roles.

As for the other roles, I thought of suitable actors when I wrote the script and imagined the roles and characters. At that time, I still need to try costumes and plays before making a decision. "

Hearing what Lao Mouzi said, Zhou Xia knew that he basically agreed, and immediately explained happily.

(End of this chapter)