Chapter 748 Is There Something to Eat? Connections and Resources Are the Key to Getting the Role!

The casting storm of "The Great Wall" is like a surging wave, stirring the entire film and television industry.

This blockbuster, which brings together the top production team and luxurious investment lineup, has attracted much attention since its preparation!

With the announcement of the list of male leading actors, not only the audience is looking forward to it, but also countless actors are yearning to leave their own shadows in this movie.

However, behind this glamorous and bright appearance is a cruel casting competition!

As a top-notch actress who once made her mark in Hollywood, Zhang Ziyi still couldn't escape the choice of this fate.

When she was looking forward to the call of the "The Great Wall" crew, she received the cold "veto" news from the investors.

At this moment, her heart was like being hit by a heavy hammer, with disbelief and unwillingness intertwined.

In her eyes, "The Great Wall" is not only a great opportunity for her to return to Hollywood, but also a rare peak in her acting career.

"The Grandmaster" helped her get out of the trough of her acting career. If she can successfully join "The Great Wall" now, she will definitely become a top actress in China and even the world again!

She knew that once such an opportunity was missed, it might never be recovered.

So, after careful consideration, Zhang Ziyi decided to do it herself.

Late at night, she called Zhang Yimou, hoping to impress the person who decided her fate with her "sincerity" and "strength".

However, Zhang Yimou's voice was calm and firm on the other end of the phone.

He listened to Zhang Ziyi's request very patiently, but finally gave the answer that broke her heart: "Don't waste your energy."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Ziyi's face changed suddenly.

"Director Zhang? So... the leading actress has actually been confirmed, right?"

Zhang Yimou was silent. Although he didn't say anything, this silence was undoubtedly an answer.

He only knew after joining the "The Great Wall" project team that the time when the leading actress was confirmed was even earlier than that of the director himself!

When he signed his name on the employment contract, the other party had already signed it.

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

Zhang Ziyi hung up the phone with regret, and then set her sights on the "Global Storm" project team at Feiyue Film and Television.

She was going to try this crew. Although Feiyue Film and Television and Walton Films did not issue an audition notice, there might be a role suitable for her.

However, the word "regret" kept lingering around her.

The next morning, before Zhang Ziyi took action, the relevant news had already appeared on major entertainment news websites.

"Reprinted from the Hollywood Daily: The disaster thriller "Global Storm" produced by Walt Disney Studios and Feiyue Films has officially completed the casting work. Actor Wu Jing was successfully selected and once again entered the Sino-foreign co-production."

"The film "Global Storm" will officially start shooting in November, and then it will be filmed in Shanghai."

"Hollywood's first-line actor Andy Serkis and first-line actress Anne Hathaway announced that they will join "Global Storm"..."

As soon as the relevant news came out, there was another wailing and regret in the industry.

Looking around, all big projects seem to be firmly locked in a certain circle and will not be leaked at all.

...

"Remember, the overall shooting work is carried out according to the project book I prepared in advance. Don't make your own ideas or deliberately modify it..."

Chen Fei is talking to Natasha.

With the casting of "Global Storm" completed, it is time to enter the formal shooting stage.

In order to make this film generate considerable profits, Chen Fei deliberately added some more diverse elements based on the original script.

As a science fiction disaster film, the subject matter of Global Storm itself has a certain appeal.

Usually, disaster films can often attract audiences through shocking visual effects and tense plots, especially those who like big scenes and excitement.

However, with the continuous development of the film market, the audience's requirements for the diversity and innovation of the subject matter are getting higher and higher, and simple disaster films can no longer meet the needs of all audiences.

In recent years, the reputation and box office performance of disaster films have shown a certain downward trend, which is related to the change in audience tastes.

The audience is no longer satisfied with visual stimulation alone, but pays more attention to the plot, character creation and deep-level theme expression of the film.

Looking at the original work of Global Storm, although the producers invested a lot of money in the production, the special effects scenes are grand and realistic, but there are many deficiencies in the plot and character creation.

This has led to a polarization in the reputation of the film. Some viewers believe that the film's special effects are shocking but the plot is weak, which affects the overall viewing experience.

And what Chen Fei made up for was the defects in the plot and character creation.

After receiving the script from the system, he began to make drastic revisions and made up for many problems.

For example, the German female scientist's role seemed abrupt and lacked a unified focus with the main emotional drama, resulting in the story logic not being smooth enough.

The emotional entanglement between the protagonist and his ex-wife and the German female scientist seemed redundant and lacked depth.

There were also other clips about political shady elements, which were also completely corrected by him.

The final result is that, except for the framework of "Geostorm", the rest of the details of the script have long been separated from the system of the original work.

On the other side of the phone, after listening to Chen Fei's description, Natasha responded repeatedly: "Okay, Fei, I will tell the production team."

This movie takes the filming path centered on the producer. Roland Emmerich exists as a tool man and does not have the right to edit.

He doesn't mind it very much. After all, Volton Pictures' projects are well-known for their high quality, and the pay is also enough.

It's so cool to work for such a "rich" and "unexpected" film company.

...

After ending the call, Chen Fei returned to the monitor and started a new day of filming.

In the whole day today, the crew of "Operation Mekong" only shot a set of shots, that is, the scene where the building where the law enforcement department of the four-nation joint operation was attacked by a suicide bomber.

The attack was planned and directed by the drug lord Nuo Ka, who was only seeking revenge for the "Chinese Special Operations Team for the Mekong River Case" for arresting his son and killing his capable men!

The murderer who carried out the suicide bombing mission was the "Boy Scouts Suicide Squad" "tamed" by the drug cartel with drugs.

This type of character design is also based on the real situation in the Golden Triangle area, without any adulteration or exaggeration.

These "Boy Scouts" suicide squad members are all teenagers who have been controlled and tamed by drugs since childhood, and their eyes are full of indifference and madness!

Under the command of Nuo Ka, they embarked on a road of no return without hesitation.

All of them were wearing black combat uniforms, holding submachine guns, and their faces were covered with camouflage oil, like ghosts from hell.

As the explosion sounded, they quickly rushed into the building and engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with the law enforcement officers stationed there.

Their movements were agile and brutal, they shot decisively, killed ruthlessly, and were fearless of death. Every action revealed traces of long-term immersion in drugs and violence.

In this brutal battle, although the law enforcement officers fought bravely, they still paid a heavy price in the face of these crazy "Boy Scout" suicide squad members.

Gunshots and explosions were heard in the building, and the air was filled with thick smoke and blood...

It is much more difficult to train children to act than to train adults.

After spending a whole day, the crew finally successfully completed the filming of this plot in a state of exhaustion.

When he returned to the hotel, even though he was strong enough, Chen Fei still felt a pain in his waist and back.

He didn't even take a shower and fell asleep in bed.

The next morning, he was awakened by a rapid phone ring.

He pressed the connect button in a daze, and heard Su Guohai's voice from the other side: "Mr. Chen, something strange happened in Hong Kong again."

"Huh?"

In an instant, Chen Fei woke up instantly.

Is there a melon to eat?

He rubbed his eyes, took the laptop, and started to check the relevant news.

Soon, the mentality of eating melons turned into anger, disdain, and contempt...

"This group of people really follow their mothers wherever they are!"

Looking around, many Hong Kong stars who were already crooked were all exposed this time.

There were even many guys who had been well hidden before, and they were all pulled out this time. Behind their bright and beautiful faces were all dirty!

However, to his surprise, Wang Jing and Chen Kexin did not sit on the fence this time, but solemnly announced publicly that they would uphold the One China principle and completely cut off relations with some crooked guys.

Chen Fei did not think too much and directly instructed Su Guohai: "Count the list and send a copy to Huo Qigang and Ying Huang before noon. These crooked guys should be directly banned from our channels."

"Okay, Mr. Chen."

Su Guohai responded and went to make arrangements directly.

Although there are many capable and powerful people among these people, how can they do that? If it should be banned, it should be banned. Anyone who dares to oppose it is against the people!

…

It seems that the authorities are deliberately blocking these bad news. Therefore, when Golden Harvest announced that "Drug War 2" was officially completed, it was lucky to get a lot of traffic boost.

"The second part of the highly anticipated "Drug War" series, "Drug War 2", has successfully completed the wrap-up ceremony in Hong Kong recently after several months of intense filming. The two movie kings Liu Dehua and Gu Tianle have once again set off a storm of drug war!"

"The film is produced and starred by Liu Dehua, Gu Tianle has returned, and there are also powerful actors such as Michael Miu, Lin Jiaxin, Zhou Xiuna, Ying Caier, etc., who have joined together to perform a thrilling battle between police and gangsters."

"On the basis of inheriting the advantages of the previous work, "Drug War 2" has comprehensively upgraded the action scenes and character plots. The film is not The film was shot in Hong Kong and the Philippines, and a huge amount of money was spent to build a 1:1 real scene of the MTR, striving to bring the most shocking visual effects to the audience. "

"At the wrap-up ceremony, the director and the leading team celebrated together, using a syringe to explode a specially made large balloon to symbolize the film's success and future success. "

"At the ceremony, Golden Harvest Films General Manager Huo Qigang shared every detail of the filming process and expressed his expectations for the future of the film. He said that "Drug War 2" is not only a commercial blockbuster, but also a work with profound connotations. "

For several consecutive days, news about "Drug War 2" has been occupying the hot search list of Hong Kong and mainland film and television circles, successfully suppressing a lot of negative news.

Similarly, "Golden Harvest Films" has also become the focus of attention in the industry.

Once upon a time, many people thought that Ying Huang was the leader and No. 1 in the Hong Kong film and television industry.

But with the big and small actions that Golden Harvest has made in recent years, many people have successfully had a new view of this film and television company.

Because whether from the perspective of efficiency or influence, Golden Harvest seems to be the hidden big boss in the Hong Kong film and television industry!

Especially since this company also controls the largest theater chain in the country, it is even more impossible to ignore its existence.

Yang Mi is looking at the news on the Internet at this time, and her mood is very complicated.

They are both film and television companies, and their names also contain the word "Jia", but the strength and status of the two sides are completely different!

"When will Jiaxing be able to reach the level of Golden Harvest?"

She muttered softly, and the scene of the investment reception last night unconsciously emerged in her mind.

With her efforts, she did attract a lot of small and medium-sized investors, but there were very few people in the investment community who were optimistic about Jiaxing.

Wang Changtian even said bluntly that the development of their company was very unhealthy.

As a film and television company, performance is important, but it cannot rely on the efforts and dedication of one person.

Yang Mi is indeed hard-working and has made enough money, but if a film and television company only relies on a certain artist to make money, then where is the future prospect?

If she leaves, won’t Jiaxing be completely finished?

If you invest money in such a company, if something unexpected happens, won’t it all go down the drain?

"Alas."

Thinking of the words of those investors, Yang Mi only felt a headache.

After sitting in the office for more than an hour, she just felt suffocated.

She vaguely felt that something seemed wrong, but she couldn't figure it out. After all, she was a complete novice in finance and investment.

"Forget it, never mind. I'll just go and help new people make money. Let Jia Jia handle all these headaches."

While muttering, she walked out of the office, ready to rush to the next program recording site in advance.

...

In a blink of an eye, the first weekend of November passed quietly.

"Running Man" has been broadcast to the 4th episode, and the ratings are still rising. The related topics, popularity, and discussion are also rising steadily.

At the same time, the entire domestic film market has been completely suppressed by Hollywood imported blockbusters.

"The Hunger Games 3" is far ahead, with a box office of 450 million in the first seven days.

"Maze Runner" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" that followed closely behind are slightly declining, but they have both exceeded 100 million box office.

As for those low-cost domestic films, it's miserable. It's hard for them to break 10 million, let alone 100 million.

However, just as the mainland film and television industry was wailing, the Sino-foreign co-production "The Great Wall", which was highly regarded by countless people, finally released a big bomb!

That morning, to everyone's surprise, the cast of "The Great Wall" was officially announced:

"The casting of the US-China co-production 3D magical action movie "The Great Wall", jointly produced by China Film, Universal Pictures, and LeTV with an investment of US$150 million, has been officially completed today."

"The main creative lineup of the movie "The Great Wall" is as follows:

Director: Zhang Yimou.

Screenwriter: Max Brooks, etc.

Producer: Romulo Otero.

Major actor: Matt Damon.

Female actor: Jing Tian.

Major supporting actors: Pedro Pascal, William Dafoe, Liu Dehua, Lu Han, Peng Yuyan, Wang Junkai, Zheng Kai...

So far, a Sino-US co-production blockbuster that has attracted much attention in the Chinese film industry has finally officially determined the main creative lineup.

However, looking at this lineup, the industry was in an uproar!

It was mainly because of the choice of the female lead.

Originally, the movie "The Great Wall" attracted much attention for its grand production scale and international cooperation background. The female lead The selection of the leading role has become the focus of the industry.

At first, many outstanding actresses, with dreams in their hearts, submitted their applications to the crew of "The Great Wall", including big names in the entertainment industry such as Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbin, and Fan Bingbing.

Each of them has excellent acting skills and a wide fan base, so they are regarded as strong competitors for the leading actress by the audience and industry insiders.

But unexpectedly, after several rounds of fierce selection and auditions, Jing Tian actually won!

This result instantly caused an uproar in the film and television industry, and many actresses and netizens expressed shock and confusion.

Why did the director team choose a post-85s flower among many powerful actors?

At the press conference, many reporters questioned the choice of the leading actress.

In response, Zhang Yimou said: "Although Jing Tian is still young, her performance in the audition is extremely outstanding. Both emotional investment and character creation are eye-catching.

More importantly, she has a unique temperament and charm, which can well interpret the image of the heroine in the movie.

In addition, since "The Great Wall" is an international cooperation project, the director team also took into account the actors' expressiveness and influence on the international stage.

Jing Tian has demonstrated good language skills and cultural literacy in her many communications with international teams. In addition, she has many fans in Hollywood, which makes her stand out among many candidates..."

This response barely suppressed some of the opposing voices.

After all, the box office of "Pacific Rim" starring Jing Tian is not bad.

Although many actresses still expressed dissatisfaction and doubts about Jing Tian's election, they have to admit this fact.

In this highly competitive entertainment industry, everyone may face the risk of failure and marginalization.

Moreover, the fact that she was able to get this role also proves that the connections and relationships behind her are not something that ordinary people can protest or question.

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