Chapter 645 Double Kill
With the aftermath of the May 4th Gala, the two versions of [Misplaced Time and Space] became popular for a while.
The crew of [Super Time and Space Cohabitation] took advantage of this trend and started promoting the movie online.
A trailer for the "Misplaced Time and Space Version" and a first version poster called "Fei Ben Wei Ni" were released.
In the poster, Gu Wei is wearing a yellow plaid shirt and jeans, and his outfit is a bit rustic. Liu Yifei next to him is dressed like a fashionable girl, holding a piece of watermelon in her hand and pretending to eat it.
Above the two people are two rows of big words "Don't want to eat watermelon? Because watermelon is not as sweet as you!"
Below is the name of the movie and the release date "[Super Time and Space Cohabitation] will be released on June 15!"
Gu Wei and Liu Yifei's fans are naturally looking forward to this movie, and many netizens who eat melons are also optimistic about the two people's cooperation again.
After all, the national popularity of these two people is too high, and their appearance is the top existence in the domestic entertainment industry. It's hard to say if they shoot other things, but if they act in a love movie together, as long as the plot is not too bad, there will definitely be many audiences who will buy it.
".I didn't expect the effect of the May 4th Gala to be so good. It's a good opportunity to bring out the movie. After all, it's two versions of the same song.
My play will be finished before the end of the month. Don't worry about the publicity. I will arrange the time.
Don't be so polite, Director Xu. I am also the leading actor and investor. It is my duty to promote the movie."
The next day, Gu Wei received a call from Xu Zheng. He first praised him and talked about some publicity matters before the release of the movie.
"The movie you are talking about is the "Time and Space Cohabitation" filmed with Liu Yifei."
After sitting back, Jing Tian, who was opposite, looked at Gu Wei and said.
"Yes, the original version is the theme song I wrote for "Time and Space Cohabitation".
The content of that movie is the love story between two men and women in different time and space, so it is called "Misplaced Time and Space"." Gu Wei said as a matter of course.
"Hehe, I want to see what the effect will be after it is released."
Da Tiantian was also a little jealous.
Gu Wei smiled and didn't care.
"Different from ordinary love movies, [Time Travel Cohabitation] is a fantasy comedy love movie to be precise. It adds some other elements to the traditional urban love movie. Anyway, I think it's pretty good."
"After our film is finished, your main job in the future should be the promotion of [Time Travel Cohabitation], right?"
"About the same. There is a movie about school bullying in the middle of the year, which will also start shooting at the end of next month."
"School bullying theme?
Are you going to start acting in feature films? Are you planning to win awards?" Gu Wei said this, and Jing Tian's interest suddenly piqued.
As we all know, Gu Wei started out by making commercial films. Most of the movies he made were box office hits, but he didn't win many awards.
In the past two years, there have always been some fans and netizens who said that Gu Wei could actually try to transform and act in some realistic movies to win awards.
"Not really. I just think the script is good, and the director and production team are good enough. I'm not deliberately trying to win awards.
The subject matter is indeed not as attractive as the commercial films I played before.
But I am confident that the movie can still get a good box office result."
Gu Wei looked confident, but Jing Tian didn't think there was anything wrong.
With Gu Wei's current fame and reputation in the hearts of the audience, even if it is a relatively niche drama, it will definitely attract many people to watch.
"What's the name of the movie?"
"[Better Days]!
Adapted from Jiu Yuexi's novel [Better Days, So Beautiful], directed by Zeng Guoxiang, the director of [July and Ansheng].
The shooting team is also the team of [July and Ansheng]"
"Director Zeng Guoxiang, who has won two Golden Horse Awards, sounds like a work worth looking forward to."
"What about you?
Can we take a break after shooting this movie?" Gu Wei asked Jing Tian again.
"I do want to, but I took on another TV series at the beginning of the year. After [Si Teng] is over, I will join the crew to shoot that one." Da Tiantian is not particularly ambitious in her career, and she is a little tired from the continuous filming.
"Ancient costume drama?"
"No, it's a modern suspense love drama called [A Journey to Meet Love], directed by Director Mao Weining"
"Director Mao, his dramas are still of certain quality"
Gu Wei has no impression of the TV series Jing Tian mentioned, but he is not unfamiliar with Mao Weining's name.
The [Ordinary World] that won many awards in the past two years was directed by Director Mao.
Actor Wang Lei also won the Golden Eagle TV King crown with him for his role as the "Northwest Hammer King".
After chatting with Jing Tian for a while, Gu Wei's phone suddenly rang.
He opened it and took a look, raised his eyebrows, and was a little surprised.
Gu Wei's phone currently has three social software, WeChat in China, LINE in Japan and South Korea, and Whats in Europe and the United States.
The message just now was actually received in Whats.
He opened the app, looking clear, and then pressed the screen to reply to the message.
After a while, Gu Wei put down his phone and looked up at Da Tiantian opposite him.
"It seems that I have to ask for leave again."
"You are too busy. You have to ask for a few days off after filming a scene."
Jing Tian said while eating snacks.
She actually understood that Gu Wei was so busy, but she still hoped that he could spend more time in the crew.
"It's okay. The main character of our film is you, Tiantian. I've almost finished filming my scenes. There are still some scenes left, which are not too many. It won't delay the filming progress."
"What's the matter this time?"
"I have to go to Shanghai. There are some things that we agreed on last year."
Gu Wei smiled and didn't elaborate.
This time he had to leave suddenly. To be honest, he didn't plan it in advance. It was all because of the message he just received on his phone.
On the 11th of this month, [Avengers 3: Infinity War] will be released in China.
On May 6th, the directors, the Russo brothers, will lead "Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr., "Hulk" Mark Ruffalo, "Spider-Man" Tom Holland, "Black Widow" Scarlett Johansson, "Scarlet Witch" Elizabeth Olsen and others to Disney Town in Shanghai to attend the domestic premiere ceremony of the movie.
The message just now was sent by Scarlett.
Needless to say, the two had made an appointment at Paris Fashion Week last year, but after a year, Gu Wei almost forgot about it. This sudden message reminded him of what he promised Scarlett.
On the afternoon of the 6th, at the premiere of [Avengers 3: Infinity War], the appearance of Robert Downey Jr. and his group caused a burst of screams from fans.
After ten years of planning, Marvel's superhero series of movies has already had a large number of fans in China. Today's premiere held in Disney Town was unprecedentedly grand. In addition to media reporters, all the attendees were loyal fans of Marvel.
[Avengers 3] is the strongest superhero gathering in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Before this, there were rumors that the film brought together at least 67 superheroes. When the reporter on the scene asked Director Russell to verify this number, the director said, "We didn't count it specifically, and I don't know how many people there are.
But we will definitely see more people in the next movie ([Avengers 4])!"
During the interview, the "superheroes" present talked about their unforgettable experiences during the filming.
Holland said that what he could not forget was acting with the stars of the Guardians of the Galaxy. "Filming with them was the craziest experience, and they were all too tall. When I was with them, I always had to look for stones or footings to stand on."
Listening to Holland's bittersweet experience with his new partner, Mark Ruffalo, who was sitting next to him, kept waving at him, as if to signal that Holland would be fine if he filmed more with him and Downey's "science team".
The topic of Iron Man vs. Black Panther was brought up again at the press conference.
Downey, the Marvel boss for ten years, smiled slightly and confidently said, "I'm not out of date yet! At Marvel, we encourage continuous creation of new things, and we applaud for works that surpass each other.
However, I also want to make a movie called "Iron Panther"! "
Scarlett and Olsen, as female superheroes in the team, were also asked when there will be separate superhero movies.
The two smiled at each other.
"Don't worry about this. I believe that as long as everyone likes it, Black Widow and Scarlet Witch will eventually have their own independent movies."
The premiere ended, the audience and the media left one after another, and the Avengers also returned to the backstage and then prepared to return to the hotel.
"Dear Elizabeth, have you decided whether to go to the appointment? Our time is coming." Scarlett, who was wearing a golden dress, looked at her watch, raised her lips slightly, and said to Olsen next to her.
"Scarlett, I didn't expect that you would treat friends like this. I always treated you as my best friend. I introduced you to each other when we had dinner in New York two years ago." After the interview, the smile on Olsen's face disappeared immediately. After listening to Scarlett's words, she turned around and said with some resentment.
"What do you mean? We are all friends, my dear Elizabeth, you think too much."
Scarlett moved closer, took Olsen's arm affectionately, and whispered in his ear.
"Now I'm divorced and a single mother. I just want to live my life well. I don't have any other ideas.
Besides, you and Gu are just good friends, right?
Don't care too much. The previous two marriages taught me a lesson, cherish the present, enjoy the present, and everything else is floating clouds."
Compared with Elizabeth Olsen, Scarlett's emotional life is much richer. As she said, she ended her second marriage last year, and she has a daughter with her second husband. Now she is a single mother.
The so-called shyness and embarrassment do not exist for her. Scarlett believes that enjoying the present life is the most important thing.
For example, the person she came to China to promote the movie to meet is a part of enjoying life for her, because the wonderful experience in the past makes her look forward to tonight very much.
As for Olsen next to her, the two are good friends, and the other party came first. Scarlett knows the strength of the oriental man and wants to experience something new and exciting, so there is a conversation just now.
"We're just going to have a meal. I won't go crazy with you, Scarlett!"
Gu Wei invited Olsen to have a meal, and she wanted to go, but she knew the style of the "Black Widow" in front of her.
She had no problem dating Gu Wei alone, but she couldn't accept dating Scarlett.
"Of course, I mean to have a meal.
I really like Chinese food.
It's a pity that we have limited time here, otherwise I really want to stay a few more days"
Scarlett blinked and said something she didn't even believe.
"You'd better tell the truth."
A private restaurant in a villa area in Shanghai.
Gu Wei ordered a table of delicious food and waited for the arrival of the two beauties.
After Scarlett sent her a message, he sent invitations to the other party and Omei.
The two came to China to promote the movie, and he felt that he needed to fulfill the most basic friendship as a landlord.
Not long after, the door of the box was pushed open, and Scarlett and Olsen walked in one after another.
"Scarlett, Elizabeth, long time no see"
Gu Wei stood up with a smile and greeted the two of them.
"Gu, I haven't seen you for a year, but you are still so handsome!"
Scarlett smiled and looked at Gu Wei in front of her and said.
Compared with her, Olson seemed much quieter.
"You should tell me your arrival time earlier so that I can better entertain you.
I was filming in another place, so after receiving Scarlett’s message, I immediately asked for leave from the crew and rushed over.”
"Gu~ We accept your offer, but this trip to China is also for work, and we have to leave with the crew tomorrow.
After all, the propaganda of [Avengers] is not limited to China." Scarlett said with a chuckle.
"Is it okay to come over to the crew in such a hurry?" Olson was more concerned about Gu Wei's filming.
"It's okay. That drama was invested by my own company, and it's almost finished filming now. Asking for leave won't delay anything."
Gu Wei had not seen Scarlett and Olsen for a long time. Although they could occasionally chat on Whats, they still felt a little unfamiliar after meeting.
But after sitting down and talking for a few words, the strangeness gradually faded away.
“I ordered some of his specialty delicacies, some of which are more suitable for American tastes.
For example, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, General Tso’s chicken, Mapo tofu, and your president’s favorite Chinese dish, Kung Pao chicken.”
As he spoke, Gu Wei placed the menu in front of Scarlett and Olsen.
"You can go ahead and order whatever you want to eat. This is different from Chinese restaurants in the United States. The taste is absolutely authentic."
The two of them were not polite. They looked at the pictures on the menu, and Gu Wei helped translate on the side, explaining the name of each dish, the raw materials, and the approximate cooking method.
The simple explanation was an eye-opener for Scarlett and Olsen. They had never imagined that food could be cooked in such a variety of ways.
So I ordered a few more dishes according to my own preferences and planned to taste them.
After ordering the extra dishes, Gu Wei poured the sobered red wine for the two of them, and the three of them chatted while drinking and eating.
"[Infinity War] can be regarded as a phased work of Marvel in ten years. It has accumulated ten years of reputation and fans. This film will have a big explosion. The global box office will definitely shock everyone."
"You are right. It was released in North America and Europe at the end of last month. In the past two weeks, [Infinity War] has been the weekly champion of the global box office," Scarlett said while eating sweet and sour pork. I am very interested in the sweet and sour dishes.
"According to the normal shooting process, [Infinity War] is released, and the next part [Endgame] should have been filmed long ago, right?"
Scarlett nodded.
"The crew wrapped up filming in January this year, but according to the director's requirements, we have to shoot some more scenes in the second half of the year."
"The plot of [Avengers] is over, and the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe has entered its second phase. You two should have corresponding personal movies in the future, right?"
"I have one, but it's just a prequel. After all, Black Widow was ultimately sacrificed in [Avengers], and the death of the character also means my exit." Scarlett didn't mind giving spoilers to Gu Wei at all, and told him directly. His own final ending in the movie.
"I guess not only you, Iron Man should also have died in the end."
"How do you know?" Scarlett and Olsen looked at him curiously. The fourth completed film has not yet been released. Apart from the main creator of the film, the outside world must not know the plot.
Although Gu Wei is a big star, he probably has no connection in Hollywood. They wonder how he knew the ending.
Gu Wei picked up the red wine glass and clinked it with the two of them and took a sip.
"I heard that Downey's salary for [Avengers 4] was not only the basic 20 million US dollars, but also 8% of the global box office share. Is this news correct?"
Scarlett nodded.
“When the first [Iron Man] was filmed, Downey’s salary was only US$500,000, but now it has increased countless times.
When filming the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s no longer about which star plays a role, but the Marvel brand that deserves the audience’s expectations.
There is more than just Iron Man in the movie, and Downey's salary is already more than the others combined.
If I were the producer of the movie, I would definitely not be willing to continue paying so much money to Downey.
It was a good choice to sacrifice him at the end of the first phase of [Avengers 4]."
According to the future global box office results of "Avengers 4", Robert Downey Jr. finally received a salary of US$75 million, which is more than 500 million yuan.
This price is a bit too exaggerated. No matter how popular he is, the producers will still write Iron Man to death.
"What you said does make sense. According to this logic, Marvel signed contracts with me for the next few film and television dramas because I was cheap enough."
Olson said somewhat self-deprecatingly.
Now that she has received the scripts for [Wanda and Vision] and [Doctor Strange 2], Scarlet Witch is definitely a more important role in the second phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"Of course not only that, but also because Elizabeth, you are popular enough."
Gu Wei smiled and comforted.
The three of them ate and talked, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Olsen was a little restrained at first, but then she slowly relaxed.
She no longer had any pressure, just drinking and chatting with two good friends, looking at Gu Wei, a handsome guy who had not seen him for a long time, was also very pleasing to the eye, and she was in a very happy mood.
"Gu~ I don't think it's a good decision to come to you.
I ate so much, I think I will gain at least two pounds when I go back today."
The three of them ate almost the same, and drank two bottles of wine. Scarlett's face was slightly red, and she burped and said.
"The dishes you chose tasted very good, especially the squirrel mandarin fish, I like it very much, I will order it when I go back for Chinese food in the future." Olsen, who was sitting next to her, touched his slightly bulging belly and expressed satisfaction with Gu Wei's hospitality.
"After we have tasted the delicious food, we can go to see the most beautiful scenery in Shanghai - the Huangpu River.
It just so happens that my home is by the river. If you climb up and look far away, you can see the river view. I also have some good wine. We can continue to taste it." After the meal, Gu Wei made an invitation.
"No problem, let's go!" Scarlett agreed without hesitation.
Turning to look at Olsen who was a little hesitant, she took his arm.
"Don't be so disappointed when you come to China. We are all very busy at work. I don't know when we will meet again next time."
After listening to Scarlett's words and looking at Gu Wei again, Olsen finally nodded and agreed.
So the three of them went out and got in the car and went all the way to Gu Wei's home in [Tombson Yipin].
He didn't lie. There were indeed all kinds of good wines in his wine cabinet at home, including Lafite, Petrus, Latour, Haut-Brion, and even Romanee-Conti in 1999, worth 200,000 yuan a bottle.
In order to welcome good friends who came from afar, Gu Wei opened a bottle and shared it with Scarlett and Olsen.
Looking down from his living room, the Huangpu River and the Bund were indeed very beautiful at night. The three of them were tasting fine wine, looking at the beautiful scenery, chatting, and were very happy for a while.
As time passed, what was supposed to happen still happened.
The man and the woman were in love, and the alcohol played a role in the middle. In the end, the three of them naturally rolled onto the big bed in the bedroom.
Before, Gu Wei had a perfect record against Scarlett and Olsen, and this time he was not at a disadvantage in a one-on-two situation.
The two Marvel goddesses came from afar, and as the host, he did his best to treat them the best.
Both of them are blonde beauties with perfect figures, each with their own merits in appearance and completely different styles.
Scarlett's curves are more prominent, and the whole person looks more sexy. She is also very active in sports, just like a beautiful red rose, unrestrained and hot.
Olsen is more slender, of course she is also plump, just a little worse than Scarlett, but her body proportions are more perfect, and her perky buttocks and round and slender legs make people linger.
She was a little shy at first, and just helplessly let Scarlett and Gu Wei do what they wanted.
After getting excited, she completely let go of herself and devoted herself to a wonderful sport.