Chapter 579 New Film Preparation
In the afternoon, Jiang Heng went to the company and called Du Huan to tell him about the filming of "Jingwei Reclamation".
It is not surprising to Du Huan that he is planning to make a new film.
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According to Jiang Heng's past filming rhythm, a script should be released by now!
I just didn't expect it to be "Jingwei Reclamation". It was a different story when we were talking about it a while ago!
"In terms of actors, what do I need to find?"
Jiang Heng took out a character comparison list and said, "Follow the connections above!"
Du Huan took it and took a look and saw the Yellow Emperor's corner. Jiang Heng wanted to find Tang Guo, Yan Emperor was Wang Huichun, Chi You was Ding Haifeng...
"Teacher Tang Guoru has played many historical celebrities in recent years, and this time he plays the Yellow Emperor again!"
Jiang Heng said with a smile: "In a few years, he will be able to play celebrities from mythology and history spanning five thousand years!"
"Oh, that's interesting!"
Du Huan laughed and said, thinking Jiang Heng was just teasing him casually.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Heng solemnly said: "So, for the role of Huang Di, I would like to ask Teacher Tang to play the role as much as possible!"
Du Huan was stunned when he heard this, and then nodded.
Due to scheduling issues, the expected list of actors is one, and those who can actually participate are often another group of people.
After all, Jiang Heng always rushed out the script and started filming it in a short time, so many people were unable to cooperate due to schedule.
Things were as expected. Du Huan contacted Tang Guohao, but there was a problem with the schedule, which was missed by a month.
He called Jiang Heng again to ask for his opinion. In the end, the two sides communicated and put Tang Guoru's part in the filming later, but he would have to join the set twenty days after the filming started at the latest.
Tang Guofu is naturally willing to participate in "Jingwei Reclamation". After all, the investment is larger, the salary is higher, and the influence will be great.
He said that he would discuss with the crew here and try to wrap up the filming a few days in advance.
Du Huan contacted teacher Wang Huichun again, not wanting the schedules there to overlap completely. Unless he broke the contract and paid compensation, there was no possibility of participating in "Jingwei Reclamation".
And for an experienced actor like him, he definitely still cares about reputation.
Although he really wanted to participate in the show, he had no choice but to reluctantly refuse. Jiang Heng also felt that it was a pity.
Firstly, I admire Wang Huichun's acting skills very much. Secondly, I have collaborated with him several times over the years and it was quite pleasant. Now I can only find another candidate.
Du Huan suggested looking for Wang Xueqi, an experienced actor with a good reputation and acting skills in the industry.
Jiang Heng said yes, so Du Huan called and contacted. It turned out that there was indeed a schedule, and the two parties hit it off and reached a cooperation.
Unexpectedly, Ding Haifeng would have some trouble again.
His original development in the film and television industry was only average. Except for Wu Song in "Water Margin", there were not many classic roles remembered by the audience.
However, because he played the role of Tang Monk in Jiang Heng's "Journey to the West" series, he has been very popular in recent years. Although he has not starred in many works, he has been constantly getting film appointments.
Ding Haifeng was very happy to learn that Jiang Heng wanted him to play the role of the villain Chi You, so he turned down a film contract he had promised before and even compensated the other party for some money.
It is said that everyone acts according to the contract. If you make a film, you will receive money, and if you breach the contract, you will lose money. This is a matter of course.
He didn't want the film crew investor he turned down to have some capital, but also felt it was a shame, so he went to the media to expose the matter, which made him a little embarrassed.
Jiang Heng was also very unhappy when he saw this situation. He asked Du Huan to handle the matter and suppressed the public opinion, but he remembered the name of the investor.
If they keep making small and medium-budget movies, it would be difficult for Jiang Heng to take action. After all, he can't use anti-aircraft cannons to kill mosquitoes.
But if it’s a blockbuster, you can try it on the same schedule!
"Jingwei Reclamation" is a costume and myth drama with many characters and cool special effects. In the film, there are not only historical figures such as Huangdi, Yandi, and Chiyou, but also related settings such as the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
Of course, the Twelve Ancestral Witches and many other characters have already fought against the demon clan in Heaven in the movie "The Great Desolation: The Destruction of Heaven" and nearly wiped out the entire army.
When it comes to "Jingwei Reclamation", Chi You of the Jiuli tribe used the secret method of the witch clan to gather the spirits of the twelve ancestral witches to create the "Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Evil Formation".
This formation is completely different from the formations used by the ancestral witches in "Prehistoric: The Fall of Heaven".
However, they still have quite an advantage against the human tribe alliance led by Yan and Huang.
Fortunately, it was God's destiny that the human religion flourished. The Yellow Emperor had the help of his imperial master Guangchengzi, and the heroine Jingwei became a divine bird after death, and had the ability to turn the sea into a mulberry field and turn things around after she died.
Therefore, this film has many characters. In addition to the supporting characters who have more roles, there are also many "famous" characters who only appear once or twice.
For this kind of thing, the best choice is naturally to invite celebrities to make guest appearances.
Jiang Heng asked Du Huan to let him go first, but he soon received feedback. There were too many calls from celebrity friends who wanted to play a guest role in the film.
"Hey, Ah Heng, I want to participate in your movie. I want to play the most powerful Yuanshi Tianzun!"
Please...you....collect_()
The one who can talk to Jiang Heng in such a loud voice is naturally the eldest brother Cheng Long in the Xiangjiang entertainment industry.
Even Hong Jinbao, who is known as "Big Brother", has to politely call Director Jiang.
After all, although the box office of Cheng Long's movies has been getting lower and lower in recent years, he can't ask for anything from Jiang Heng.
However, Hong Jinbao had hoped that his son would become popular because of Jiang Heng's special effects blockbusters.
Although the wish was not fulfilled, after all, I asked for it several times, so I am not so stubborn!
"Brother, who told you that Yuanshi Tianzun is the most powerful?"
"Isn't he? He made it up during the Conferred Gods!"
"Uh, Taishang Laojun is the eldest brother, and Yuanshi Tianzun ranks second...!"
"Oh, then I want to play Taishang Laojun!"
Jiang Heng couldn't help but cover his face with his hands. Brother Cheng Long played Taishang Laojun, and the picture was a bit unbearable to imagine!
But then again, although Hong Jinbao is fat, he still looks like a fairy with white hair and long eyebrows. It is possible to consider letting him guest star in "The Original".
"Brother, you may not come any day. When you come to visit the set, we will choose on the spot!"
"Oh, that's fine!" Cheng Long hung up the phone with a regretful tone.
Many friends in the circle asked for guest appearances, and there were also many people who wanted to participate in iQiyi Films.
Jiang Heng assigned roles to everyone according to the characteristics of the characters.
For example, he planned to let Han Tong play the role of Tongtian Jiaozhu, and make the character look more handsome.
After all, Tongtian Jiaozhu is a positive character in this play.
After half a month of busy preparation, in early April, the film "Honghuang: Jingwei Filling the Sea" finally started shooting in Beijing.
Jiang Heng first held a grand new film press conference. Because he played the leading role again after many years, hundreds of domestic entertainment media came, and the event site was crowded with reporters holding cameras everywhere.
Yang Mi, who was waiting backstage, was very happy to see this situation. She felt that her persistence in iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Pictures for so many years was worth it! (End of this chapter)