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Chapter 165 Target: Xu Mingnian!

Cheng Xiaodong looked at Xu Ming who was in deep thought.

An unrealistic guess flashed through my mind, and I couldn't help but ask: "You are not taking it seriously, are you?"

"Let's give it a try. There's no loss if we fail. It would be interesting if it succeeds." Xu Ming said with a smile.

If he really succeeds, he will be unprecedented and unrivaled in the mainland film industry.

After all, the box office of domestic films continued to rise.

It’s not something that can be suppressed for a year just because someone wants to.

Wouldn't you be furious if you suddenly came across "Fat Girl's Weight Loss Diary"?

"You are awesome. Just because you dare to think about this, you have already won." Cheng Xiaodong said with emotion.

Even as a Hong Kong filmmaker with a sense of superiority, he doesn't think any actor can replicate Stephen Chow's feat, not even Stephen Chow himself.

The Hong Kong film industry and the mainland film industry are completely two markets of different sizes.

“Isn’t that exactly what we need your help, Director Cheng? We should make ‘A Man’s Martial Arts’, if not the top five of the year, at least the top fifteen.” Xu Ming said with a smile.

"I came to you for this. Bona's "Legend of the White Snake" has been confirmed and I will be the director, so the schedule may be a bit tight."

Cheng Xiaodong rubbed his hands and said thoughtfully.

According to his original intention, he was to turn down Xu Ming's offer and focus on filming "The Legend of White Snake".

But right now, he really couldn't open his mouth.

Who made the other party so powerful? Besides not wanting to offend him, he also wanted to put his eggs in more baskets.

"Approximately what time will it start?" Xu Ming asked.

"November this year." Cheng Xiaodong said.

"That doesn't matter, as long as you can free up time next year." Xu Ming shook his head.

Speaking of which, the other party’s "Legend of White Snake" is also a competitor.

Although it lost a lot of money, it still achieved a box office of 200 million.

"Who do you think would be a good choice to play Xiahou Wu?"

Seeing that Xu Ming didn't care, Cheng Xiaodong naturally didn't worry about the schedule issue and asked instead.

Without waiting for Xu Ming to speak, he gave his own recommendation: "Zhen Zidan is currently the top action star in Chinese films besides Cheng and Li. How about inviting him?"

With the "Ip Man" series of movies to his name, Zhen Zidan is now one of the top male stars in the country.

It is said that for the movie "Guan Yunchang", this guy asked for 20 million yuan in salary.

With his own efforts, he has significantly increased the pay of domestic male actors. In this regard, Xu Ming should thank him.

Xiaoyuan sent him an invitation for a recent movie some time ago. His salary has doubled from 3 million to 6 million, which is considered to be the same level as Ge Yu's previous salary.

However, the latter should have also seen an increase recently, and it may increase even more sharply after the release of "Let the Bullets Fly".

"I invited Zhen Zidan. Is this "One Man's Martial Arts World" my martial arts world or his martial arts world?"

Xu Ming raised a very sharp question.

The rumor that Zhen Zidan is a drama tyrant has long been known to everyone in the Hong Kong film industry.

In his previous life, this guy met Jiang Wen in "Guan Yunchang" and was taught a good lesson. Then he turned around and taught Zhao Wenzhuo a lesson in "Special Identity".

Cheng Xiaodong was stunned for a moment. This was indeed a very realistic problem.

Based on his understanding of Zhen Zidan, the latter would never allow Xu Ming to be the absolute core of the crew.

As for the two protagonists, their personalities.

Cheng Xiaodong was worried that the two protagonists would really become one person if the filming was not finished.

"Contact Zhao Wenzhuo and ask about his schedule." Xu Ming said.

The other party should not mind playing a supporting role for him. After returning to the mainland film industry from Hong Kong, this person has no connections with any circle and has almost no good resources.

In recent years, he has been acting in TV series, and in February this year, he released a movie "Once Upon a Time in China" directed by Yuen Woo-ping.

His partner was Zhou Xun, and the supporting actors included Jay Chou, Yang Ziqiong, Andy On, and even Feng Dapao made a cameo appearance. In the end, the box office only reached 4897 million.

I can only say that he is neither high nor low. However, after getting married in 06, his career ambition has obviously declined.

Who would have thought that his ex-girlfriend was Anita Mui, and he would end up marrying Niu Xiaoling from "A Northeastern Family".

The combination of the Hong Kong circle and the Northeast circle has a cyberpunk feel that combines urban and rural areas.

"That's fine. Zhao Wenzhuo's fighting skills are top-notch among action stars, but he's not very ambitious." Cheng Xiaodong nodded.

When this guy was with Xu Ke, he was too lazy to even shoot scenes in order to date Anita Mui, which made Xu Ke very angry. After that, the two of them rarely worked together.

"Well, the saved pay can be used to increase the salaries of other supporting roles," said Xu Ming.

The previous life "A Man's Martial Arts" had good reputation, but the box office was not high, just barely breaking 100 million.

In his opinion, the film company had misplaced the focus of its promotion and failed to tap into the potential of the film.

People who have seen the movie will definitely have a much greater impression of Wang Baoqiang than Zhen Zidan.

This time he planned to focus on Feng Yuxiu.

Once this character is established, the movie will stand out.

After deciding on the filming of "A Man's Martial Arts", the two talked about the general filming plan.

Cheng Xiaodong left with satisfaction.

Xu Ming quickly finished his lunch and continued filming.

This time he was completely different from the one he was in the morning.

Even Uncle Benshan was puzzled: "Why are you so excited all of a sudden?"

"Don't you think that we have been delayed too much before, so we should make up for it as soon as possible?" Xu Ming responded.

"Don't give me that. I know who you are. It's strange that you have such an intention." Uncle Benshan sneered.

He knew very well what kind of people his disciples were, and few of them were good people.

Xu Ming is even more impossible. If this kid had a kinder heart, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

"Then I won't hide it from you. I plan to name myself 'Xu Mingnian' in the mainland film industry next year." Xu Ming said with a smile.

"If you don't want to talk about it, forget it. What nonsense are you talking about?" Uncle Benshan waved his hand and didn't take it seriously.

Still "Xu Mingnian", go to sleep, you can dream about anything.

Little do people know that many true words are said in a joking tone.

Xu Ming is not in a hurry to make his goals public.

Things are made secret, and words are leaked.

Just do it step by step.

In the evening, Xu Ming, who had just returned to the hotel after work, received a call from Han Sanping.

The latter's first sentence made Xu Ming's heart stop.

"Duke Zhou and the Regent, which one do you want to play?" Han Sanping asked.

It was really sudden to ask me to choose between the two.

"Can Lao Jiang act?" Xu Ming asked tentatively.

"Are you sick? You can play anyone else but him? Do you have a personal cult for him?" Han Sanping said unhappily.

He had seen actors fighting over this and that, but Chiang was the first one to volunteer.

"I'm thinking of playing the role of a martyr. I'm not worthy of this role. I'd rather play a villain so that even if I fail in the future, there won't be any negative impact," Xu Ming explained.

He is very confident that he will not make any mistakes in other aspects, but his private life is really difficult.

"No way. Zhang Zhen is chosen. According to your opinion, he will be the regent." Han Sanping said.

"No, Zhou Gong, I will play Zhou Gong."

Xu Ming couldn't hold back after all. With such an opportunity in front of him, who could hold back?

He gritted his teeth and decided that at worst he would just abide by the male ethics and not admit the relationship so it wouldn't be considered a problem in his private life.

(End of this chapter)