Shattering the talent show script, sweeping the world film scene

Jiangxi Heng's expression froze.

As expected, those who watch others' misfortunes will suffer the consequences.

"Ahem, the film promotion is over, the awards ceremony is over, and we've participated in variety shows. We can start filming the new movie now," Jiangxi Heng said, pulling a document out of the car's drawer. Ling Wushuang had no idea when he had put it there.

He flipped through the documents and asked, "You're going to Hangzhou and Shanghai in November, and I doubt you'll be able to finish filming. You'll need to ask for leave."

The production team is currently being prepared, but filming will not actually begin until September. At a three-month pace, filming will not be completed until December.

The trips to Hangzhou and Shanghai were for the Tianyin Award and Tianwen Award at the film festival.

"By the way, Fang Weiyang will be out soon. I'll give him to you when he's released. While I'm filming, take him on a few shows to build up his fanbase."

Jiangxi Heng thought that Fang Weiyang's boy band "Cross" was also due to disband, so the Chinese idol market is like leeks, sprouting up one after another and being harvested one after another.

Ling Wushuang couldn't help but say, "What do you mean 'almost out'? The way you're talking makes me think he's already gone in."

Jiangxi Heng said seriously, "That's right. Looking at Gu Zhoubai, what's the difference between him and someone who has been there before?"

Ling Wushuang frowned: "What does this have to do with Gu Zhoubai? It's not Beidou who's tormenting him... Tsk, I've led you astray. So, Weiyang will be our first idol artist? If he's going to be on a show, I might as well send him to Aqing's retirement show first, let him get some exposure for a few episodes."

Jiangxi Heng waved his hand: "It's up to you. And Ziyou, don't let any artist who gained 20 pounds this summer get away with it."

Chi Ziyou is probably the freest artist in the world. He can act when he wants and not act when he doesn't want to. He basically plays guest roles in various film crews. During the summer vacation, because he didn't have any filming, he gained weight.

Ling Wushuang chuckled: "Alright, which role should we reserve for him in the new movie?"

Jiangxi Heng glanced at the documents in Ling Wushuang's hand and said, "Second male lead."

The new movie is a commercial film purely for box office success.

"The Orphanage" was unfortunately not selected because of insufficient box office revenue. Although this was partly due to the fact that Jiangxi Heng was still a "newcomer" actor at the time, the strict actor wanted to achieve a box office of 20 billion or even 30 billion yuan before the next Spring Festival.

It's a bit difficult.

But keep trying!

I've made comedies before, so that's out; suspense films are a bit niche, so I'm not considering them for now; I've also made some romance films...

Among numerous scripts, Jiangxi Heng chose a sci-fi action-packed popcorn movie that might not have the best reviews, but was sure to be a box office hit: *Breaking the Illusion*.

The name itself sounds arrogant.

"Breaking through illusions" is a weapon, a weapon that can only be picked up when the protagonist actively gives up some things and takes on some things.

An ordinary male college student, with close friends who tease each other and a secret crush on the class beauty, laments the dramatic changes in the outside world, just like most NPCs: "Why didn't you call me when spiritual energy revived? Why didn't you call me when Earth evolved? Why didn't you call me when the game arrived?"

After sighing, he laughed and joked with his friends until one day, a group of mysterious people approached him.

Slaying the dragon and destroying the phoenix?

save the world?

Are you talking about me?

Ling Wushuang closed the file, gaining a general understanding of the script she hadn't finished reading.

"I just finished filming a profound art film with a rich philosophy of life and explosive acting, and then I turned around and filmed this kind of fast-paced, world-saving, mindless, and exciting action anime. I guess some haters will say that I'm regressing instead of progressing."

Jiangxi Heng disagreed: "Whether it's a commercial film or an art film, they're all made for people to watch. There's no inherent superiority or inferiority. Let them criticize. I'm going to make this IP into a series. I'll make one, Nie Mingzhu will make one, Shen Hanyi will make one, and there are those young artists still in training..."

Having long set his sights on President Jiang three to five years from now, he decided to use his own independently developed IP to create a series of heroic figures belonging to China.

Chinese heroic films differ from those abroad. Foreign films often portray individual heroism, while Chinese films reflect a collective mindset, depicting a group of principled individuals who dedicate their lives to a moment when they can entrust their lives to each other.

Like Chinese mythology, Kuafu chasing the sun, Jingwei filling the sea, Houyi shooting down the sun... that kind of human-centeredness ingrained in our blood is completely different from the Western practice of kneeling and begging for the mercy of heaven and earth and praying for the descent of gods.

Ling Wushuang said that Jiangxi Heng was really good to Chi Ziyou.

The second male lead in "Breaking Illusions" is the male lead's childhood friend, named Wang Cheng. He is a lively, enthusiastic, and somewhat sarcastic character.

He would pat his chest and promise to help the male protagonist pursue Jianjia outside the building: Canggou, I will help you deal with Abbess Miejue!

He would even drive for 12 hours straight so that the male protagonist could catch the moon over his hometown: "Brother Cang, Auntie will be alright..."

This ordinary-looking young man with curly hair and a round face calls his good brother "Cang Gou" and "Brother Cang" back and forth.

They had a secret code that they both knew.

That means that when you're too proud to back down after an argument, never say anything that's old-fashioned or cheesy, as it will give you goosebumps. Instead, imitate a puppy barking three times as a sign that you've made up.

This little code comes from the first time the male lead and the second male lead met as children and got into a fight. The male lead called Wang Cheng a puppy, a biting puppy, and Wang Cheng, who was tongue-tied at the time, stammered for a long time before finally managing to say, "Then you're a mouse! A coward as a mouse!"

Later, Wang Cheng became his subordinate, a little code derived from their names, which became a secret known only to the two of them.

But this secret became one of the few knives in the movie.

Wang Cheng faced his most dramatic death. He risked his life to stop one of the villains from reaching the protagonist, but died in front of him.

His face was covered in blood, making his original features unrecognizable.

He opened his mouth, and a large amount of blood gushed out of his esophagus.

"Brother Cang, woof...woof...woof..."

He was saying, "Forgive me for taking it upon myself."

Ling Wushuang said that this will be the most challenging role Chi Ziyou has played in the past two years, and if he plays it well, he may actually get a Best Supporting Actor nomination.

Jiangxi Heng countered with a question: "Has Chi Ziyou played any supporting male roles in the past two years? He's always lazy; he won't respond when there are too many lines. His last supporting male role was Luo Luo in 'New Life'."

Ling Wushuang: "..."

Immediately, Jiangxi Heng smiled again: "Best Supporting Actor? I hope Xiao Chi lives up to Manager Ling's expectations."

Ling Wushuang pushed up her glasses. This is clearly your expectation.

"What about the female lead? Hanyi is still filming 'Qin Xiaodong's Troubles,' should we get her?"

Jiangxi Heng shook his head: "Don't let her take on multiple projects at once. Let her focus on filming this movie. It has great potential. As for the female lead in 'Breaking Illusion,' let's hold open casting calls."

The current global imbalance, where males outnumber females, has become apparent.