Li Lianlian's situation is very special.
His costume kung fu films in Hong Kong are very popular, while modern action films generally have mediocre box office results. Hong Kong audiences like to watch thrilling, life-defying action films with big scenes, well, that's Cheng Long. Li Lien-lien's "Essence"
"Martial Arts Hero", "Zhongnanhai Bodyguard", "Letter to Dad", etc. The quality is great, but it is not to the appetite of local audiences.
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After he went to Hollywood to develop, he made American-style modern action movies and achieved good results.
When Chen Qi was considering what film to make for him, he first had to determine his style. Li Lianjie was really not suitable for Cheng Long's style. His advantage lies in his one-tap-for-move dazzling fighting style. "Die Hard", "The Vengeance", "
Classic action films such as "John Wick", "Into the Sky" and "Taken" were all candidates and then eliminated one by one.
Either the cost is too high, or the structure is wrong, or the original work/script already exists in the United States. "Die Hard" is adapted from a novel in the 1970s.
"The Vengeful" and "John Wick" are stories about a peerless master who retired from the world and returned to the world in a rage to kill gangsters single-handedly. The male protagonist is either middle-aged or an old man.
, Li Lianlian is too young, only 20 years old, how can he retire from the world?
And if you don't retire from the world, the whole idea of ​​the film will be lost, because what everyone is watching is the story of a middle-aged and elderly man. It is best to pair it with a girl, which is a standard uncle-loli combination. The age difference is very important. "This Killer"
"Not Too Cold" is also a similar routine.
Chen Qi thought about it and chose "Fatal Express".
The original version was directed by Luc Besson and starred Guo Da and Shu Qi. It was released in 2002. This setting was more novel in the 1980s. Chen Qi also made a lot of changes. This film still has to be sold overseas. Waiting for Lin Ling
After Dong finished filming "Happy Ghost 2", Chen Qi decided to let him try "Fatal Express".
We can't always let Tsui Hark come, they have already opened their own studios.
There are a few people in Hong Kong who are good at shooting modern action movies. Cheng Lung is the best one, John Woo, Tsui Hark, and Yuen Tong are also good. There is also a relatively low-key but very high-level director named Chen Musheng.
"Oh, I got dressed too early!"
"The youthfulness of Mother Dute! The youthfulness!"
The next day, Chen Qi sighed deeply in the office. The 22-year-old Chen Musheng sitting across from him was as confused as Lin Lingnan yesterday. "OK! Let me make a story short, are you working as an assistant for Johnnie To at TVB now?" Chen Qi asked.
"Yes!"
"Are there liquidated damages in the contract?"
"I have an employee contract, I don't have one."
"If you come to my place, your salary will remain the same and you will be an assistant director. You will be able to observe all the leftist film shootings and accommodation will be included. I can't promise you anything. It depends on your own learning progress. The faster you learn, the faster you can direct independently.
!" Chen Musheng, the representative works of "If There is Love", "Who Am I", "Stormtroopers on the Streets of Rage", "Anti-Drug" and so on.
In Hong Kong, he is considered to be one of the few people who are best at making modern action films.
At this moment, he couldn't figure it out. He was just a nobody. Why could a big leftist know about him? He was still poaching. They said that Mr. Chen had special powers and had never failed. Does that mean: he made his own decision? Will there be some success?
Chen Musheng's little heart was beating loudly. Regardless of other things, he was very excited because Zuo Zuo provided accommodation. He immediately said: "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your appreciation. I am willing to join!" "Well, I hope you can take charge of your own business soon." !」
Chen Qi shook hands with him, and Chen Musheng's heart felt warm again. The evaluation of being on his own was very high. After Chen Musheng left, half a day later, another person came to visit.
In his early 30s, he is not too short, but he looks very fat due to his staggering fatness. He has a big head and a big belly, almost no neck, thick eyebrows, and small and dull eyes. Some people are fat and very fat, such as Hong Jinbao.
Some people are fat but appear obese, such as Zheng Zeshi. "Mr. Chen!"
"First meeting!"
Chen Qi has been recruiting troops these days, shaking hands with everyone and looking at Zheng Zeshi in front of him.
Like most Hong Kong stars, he also came from a poor background and entered the society before graduating from middle school. He was first a contract artist with TVB and acted in many TV series. But he wanted to make movies, so he went to New Art City. Yes, Zheng Zeshi He is from New Art City, not a signed actor, but the leader of the creative team and the person behind the scenes, because he himself wants to be a director.
"Mr. Chen asked me to come here. Do you have any advice?"
"You are a smart man, I will stop talking nonsense, would you like to come to my place?"
"Mr. Chen has made us miserable. The two companies are incompatible with each other. If I change my boss at this time, I will be scolded to death. In this circle, you have to be careful..." "Okay, okay, you Talking about loyalty, I also said that when people go to higher places, water flows to lower places!"
Chen Qi interrupted him and said: "Xinyi City is about to collapse, what are you doing over there? I know you want to be a director, no problem, as long as you bring the script, I will cast it for you." "This... ..."
"Let me remind you, Xinyi City can only last until next year at most. Your coming next year and coming this year are two different things."
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The corner of Zheng Zeshi's mouth twitched. He had never seen someone so open-minded about poaching someone. He asked, "I'm very grateful that Mr. Chen values ​​me, but I want to know what is it about me that deserves your attention? My appearance is not outstanding, and I have no talent." "The fact that you can blend in without being outstanding in appearance shows that you have a brain. If you go to Xinyi City to work behind the scenes instead of being an actor, it shows that you have clear goals and are down-to-earth. I like people like this very much."
In other words, if you really make it, it will be amazing. You are a versatile director and director. I am willing to take a chance." Zheng Zeshi was stunned.
Although the other party is rude, he somehow manages to speak from his heart. "As long as I get the script, you will cast it?"
"I'm quite famous for keeping my word."
"Let me think about it and give you an answer tomorrow, okay?" "Of course!"
Chen Qi now needs to expand his manpower and recruit more talents who can independently write scripts and act independently. Otherwise, it would be exhausting to do it by himself. Zheng Zeshi should not be underestimated, his talents are comprehensive, and he has a unique image. He has been featured in many films. Can be used.
"Think so hard! It's like a strategy game. In the early stage, you have to work hard to develop, and in the later stage, you have to explode your troops!"
Chen Qi saw Zheng Zeshi off and couldn't help but sigh. He made a few notes in his notebook.
This year's filming includes "Happy Ghost 2", "Deadly Express" and "Mr. Corpse", plus "The Frog Prince" whose script has not yet been completed. "The Frog Prince" has booked Andy Lau and Zhong Chuhong. They are left-wing facades after all, so they must Shoot more scenes, and make them big.
Shan said that after Zheng Zeshi finished talking to Chen Qi, he secretly returned to Xinyi City.
In the corridor, I heard Mai Jia cursing, mercilessly: "Look at your results. "The Comedian" was originally scheduled to be released for 20 days, but it was withdrawn after 10 days. It only had a box office of one million. There is no such popular film in Yicheng, and you are the first!" Zheng Zeshi stopped and opened the door to watch.
In Mai Jia's office, the bald man was furious. Director Wu was scolded like a grandson without saying a word. (No more...
Chapter completed!