Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 143 Jiang Wenli's audition

"It's right this time~"

After looking at it again, several people smiled.

Han Sanping also smiled and said: "It turns out that you have been prepared for a long time. It's a pity that we were still worried about you..."

The ending of this version is much better. Apart from the setting of the corrupt police, there is basically nothing wrong with the plot.

As for the setting of the corrupt cop, since the story is set in a foreign country and it is a co-production, it should not be pursued any further.

Hearing Han Sanping say this, Zhang Chen finally felt relieved.

This version is the one released in the previous life. If it still doesn’t work, he doesn’t know how to change it.

I originally wanted to give it a try and try the original version of "A True Mob Story", after all, there was the precedent of "Swordfish", but it seems that it is not possible.

"Are you planning to shoot a double version again?"

Han Sanping knew about the two versions of "The Dark Cycle". The version released in China was completely different from the version released abroad.

The foreign version is even more bloody and murderous.

Seeing that Zhang Chen just smiled and didn't say anything, everyone knew that Han Sanping was probably right.

But so far, the Film Bureau has not made any clear statement on this issue, so everyone is happy to turn a blind eye.

"What is the budget of the movie? When do you expect it to be released?" Han Sanping changed the question.

"If we shoot abroad, the budget will be estimated at 2000 million. We'll have to calculate it later to know the exact amount." In fact, Zhang Chen felt that more than 1000 million should be enough. After all, the prices in Thailand are not high, and there seems to be film subsidies.

But just to be on the safe side, I've reported a conservative number.

"As for the release date, I would like to schedule it on May Day."

The May Day holiday is not actually a good time period. In 04 and 05, only the summer vacation and the Lunar New Year holiday periods were considered good time periods.

Although there are a few days off during the May Day and National Day holidays, they are definitely incomparable to the summer vacation and New Year's Day holidays.

"May Day? Isn't that too rushed?"

Several theater managers touched their chins, they knew that Zhang Chen had another drama contract with New Line.

It's almost December, which means Zhang Chen has to complete the filming of two movies within 12 months, which is quite a tight schedule.

You have to know that a movie is not finished once it’s filmed, there are still a series of things to do including post-production.

Two movies in five months is not enough time.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

Zhang Chen is a well-known quick shooter. It took him 21 days to finish his first film, "The Darkness", and 17 days to finish his second film, "The Shallows". The scenes of "The Accidental Detective" are more complicated, but he can definitely control it within a month.

"How much do you expect the box office to be?"

"At least 100 million."

Seeing Zhang Chen's confidence, several theater managers smiled.

It’s not that they don’t believe it. Zhang Chen just created a miracle in the unpopular month of November.

They witnessed this miracle together.

They are happy.

"The Shallows" made a lot of money for theaters.

In previous years, November was a rare period, so let alone making money, a victory was to ensure that there was no loss.

This year, because of "The Shallows", November has become part of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Zhang Chen didn’t know what they were thinking, but he was not bragging.

He clearly remembered that since 05, there had been movies that grossed over million yuan every year.

This is actually related to the development of the film industry.

This year, the number of moviegoers and the number of screens have grown rapidly.

In other words, the total domestic box office is increasing. In theory, there will be more and more movies that break 100 million yuan in box office in the future.

"The Accidental Murderer" is a good movie. Unless the theaters don't schedule it for screening, it is impossible for it to make more than 100 million yuan.

Zhang Chen is full of confidence, so theaters are naturally happy.

They didn't think Zhang Chen was bragging, but were rather looking forward to it.

If Zhang Chen can break the 100 million mark again, he will be a well-known domestic commercial director, and Feng Xiaogang will have to give way to the title of one of the top three directors.

Even the great poet Chen had to sit in the back row.

"Okay, let's talk about the investment ratio..."

After some discussion, the investment ratio was finally determined.

Perhaps because the subject matter is a bit sensitive, China Film Group only invested a symbolic 10% this time, but still took over the distribution work.

As for the remaining Star Media, New Film Association and Shanghai United Film Group, they together hold a 25% stake.

After discussing the film, Zhang Chen left China Film Group.

But not long after I left, I received a call from Chang Jihong.

"Sister Chang?"

"Director Zhang, I heard that your new movie is about to be launched?"

After several contacts, Chang Jihong also understood Zhang Chen's temper. He didn't like beating around the bush, so this time she went straight to the point.

"Sister Chang is really well-informed."

Zhang Chen made a joke casually. He knew who leaked the news to Chang Jihong even with his buttocks.

Chang Jihong is from Xingmei. Among the people they just met was Qin Hong from Xingmei. They had just separated and Chang Jihong got the news. Who else could it be but Qin Hong?
Chang Jihong laughed it off and didn't dwell on the issue: "I wonder if Director Zhang can..."

"Okay, I was planning to call Sister Chang, and now that you're calling, it's just right...

I think Sister Wenli is quite suitable for the heroine of this drama, why don’t we find a place to meet…”

"That's great. Director Zhang will pick the place and we'll be there on time~"

...Having just eaten a belly full of greasy roast duck at noon, Zhang Chen was not hungry at all, so he simply arranged to meet in a teahouse.

"Sister Wenli, this is the script, take a look first~"

When the two sides met, Jiang Wenli wore a pair of sunglasses and took them off after entering the tea room. She greeted with a smile and then took the script.

"Chinese Divorce" is currently on the air these days, and Jiang Wenli has contributed wonderful acting skills in it.

To be honest, Jiang Wenli in "Chinese Divorce" is so annoying no matter how you look at her. She is just a shrew.

But this also just shows that she acted well.

There is also Bai Yuting in "The Mansion Gate". The same actor, different roles, interpreting two completely different states. This is acting skills.

Otherwise, he would be the first Grand Slam winner.

Jiang Wenli read the script very carefully, while Zhang Chen chatted with Chang Jihong.

"Luo Dan often told me that she was especially grateful to you for giving her the opportunity to star in The Darkness 2. She learned a lot..."

"You're welcome. By the way, is that play about to be finished?"

"Well, I heard from Luo Dan that it will be soon, probably in the next few days."

While Zhang Chen was chatting, Jiang Wenli had also finished reading the script.

"What a brilliant script. Did you write it yourself?"

"Ah."

"You're amazing. I don't know what's wrong with your brain. How can you come up with such a fantastic story..."

Jiang Wenli has read many scripts, but this is the first time she has read a script like "The Accidental Murderer".

Based on her experience, it is unlikely that she will win an award, but the box office will definitely be good.

"Then is Sister Wenli interested in the role of Ayu?"

Jiang Wenli pondered for a few seconds.

Of course she was interested.

Moreover, the opportunity to work with a newly minted billion-dollar director is not something that can be easily obtained.

Her real concern was her husband.

The war of words between Zhang Chen and the writers circle had caused a lot of controversy a while ago, so Jiang Wenli naturally knew about it.

She also knew that her husband Gu Changwei didn't like Zhang Chen very much and thought he was too flamboyant.

Gu Changwei's views inevitably influenced Jiang Wenli's attitude.

Chang Jihong, who was standing next to him, noticed something was going on and became a little worried.

Jiang Wenli, you must not make a mistake at this time. This opportunity is hard to come by.

Fortunately, Jiang Wenli also made a decision at this time:
Career is more important~
If Gu Changwei is unhappy, then let him be unhappy.

He insisted on using Zhang Jingchu in the filming of "Peacock", and I was not happy about it.

Jiang Wenli felt her foot being kicked and reacted immediately. She smiled and said, "Of course I'm interested. I've never played a role like this before."

Zhang Chen heard this and said apologetically, "Sister Wenli, can you perform a segment for me so I can see it..."

The words were very polite.

Jiang Wenli knew that this was an audition and didn't mind.

Every director has different habits. Some directors can tell whether an actor is suitable just by looking at the actor's performance, while some directors must observe the actor's acting condition.

"No problem, which one should I try?"

Acting is Jiang Wenli's strong point, and she does it naturally and gracefully.

"Just this part, the inspector general played the video of his eldest daughter being humiliated in public, and Ah Yu stood up and confronted the inspector general..."

"it is good."

Jiang Wenli took two steps away, gathered her emotions, and without the need for Zhang Chen to act with her, she started acting directly.

Her entire temperament changed suddenly, from the dignified and elegant Jiang Wenli to the protective A Yu.

She first turned her body sideways, as if to protect her non-existent daughter behind her, and then looked at the air in front of her with anger in her eyes, as if there really was someone there.

"Some children are just children, but some children are demons..."

Jiang Wenli's lines were sonorous and powerful, and her voice was not loud, but one could hear a mother's determination to protect her children.

The skill of the lines alone is impressive.

In fact, the method to judge whether the lines are strong or not is very simple. It is taught in class at Beijing Film Academy. Close your eyes. If you listen to someone speaking the lines and can clearly know what he is acting, it means that this person's lines are very strong.

This is what Jiang Wenli is experiencing now.

Bang bang bang~~
Zhang Chen couldn't help but applaud: "That's enough, Sister Wenli~"

Jiang Wenli smiled and sat back in her seat. Chang Jihong thought it was a done deal, but Zhang Chen said, "I'll give you definite news in two days. There's another candidate..."

Jiang Wenli suddenly became interested. In the whole country, there are actresses with better acting skills than her, although there are many, but they can definitely be counted on one hand.

She was curious who it was?

"Director Zhang, may I know who the other candidate is?"

"Well, there's nothing to hide. It's Xu Qing..."

Jiang Wenli suddenly realized.

While others may not be familiar with it, Xu Qing is very familiar with it.

Both of them were from the class of 88 at Beijing Film Academy and were classmates. They were the two golden flowers of that class.

Both of them are golden flowers, which means that they had similar looks, acting skills, fame, and popularity at the time.

To put it bluntly, the golden flowers are competitors.

Jiang Wenli didn't expect that after not seeing each other for so many years, she would face Xu Qing again at Zhang Chen's place.

(End of this chapter)