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Chapter 59 Lu Chuan: My Director Jiang is gone?
August 8, in a house in a large courtyard in Yanjing.

Jiang Wen sat at the desk, holding a script in his hand, reading it carefully.

He looked and shook his head, sometimes frowning.

Jiang Wen's mother came in with a cup of tea in her hand and placed it on the desk.

Seeing her son's expression, she asked, "What's wrong? Is this script not good?"

Jiang Wen took a sip of tea and said, "The script is based on Fan Yiping's novel "Looking for a Gun", and the overall framework is fine.

It’s just that Lu Chuan, the new director, is too immature. The adapted script has many problems, and he made an interesting story into something contrived.

This person's scriptwriting skills are really very poor."

Hearing Jiang Wen's comments, my mother said, "In that case, you might as well refuse this movie."

Jiang Wen shook his head and said, "Lu Chuan was originally a director at the Beijing Film Studio, and the organization is still under the name of Huaying Group. The movie "Looking for the Gun" is produced by Huaying and Huayi.

His father, Lu Tianming, is the head of the literature department of Yangshi Television Production Center. He is also a veteran screenwriter with extensive connections in the circle.

The people with connections came to me, and I couldn’t refuse without a legitimate reason.”

"Then you should find a job." The mother suggested: "Instead of helping others breastfeed their children, why not act yourself.

You’re not just a director.”

Jiang Wen said: "In such a hurry, why would the crew come to me?
If we just find a random crew, it would be too deliberate and easily offend people.”

My mother smiled and said, "There really is a crew looking for you. You accepted the invitation and refused to "find a gun". No one can find fault with you."

Jiang Wen asked curiously, "What crew? And they found you, mom."

"It's a TV series called "Lü Bu and Diao Chan" directed by Cheng Kaige, and they want you to play Dong Zhuo."

Jiang Wen has a deep affection for his parents, and whether he is acting or directing, he often brings his parents to live with the crew.

At work, Jiang Wen also listens to his parents' opinions.

He starred in the TV series "Yanjing Natives in New York" that year. It was only after his parents read the script and said it was very good that he took the role.

Later, when the director "Sunny Days" was invited, Xia Yu was chosen to play the leading actor, also because of the recommendation of Jiang Wen's mother.

Chang Jihong knew this, so she did not go directly to Jiang Wen to invite him, but went to Jiang Wen's mother first.

I was mainly worried about the disagreement between Jiang Wen and Cheng Kaige.

Sure enough, after hearing the name Cheng Kaige, Jiang Wen smiled bitterly and said, "Forget it, I don't want to take Cheng Kaige's play.

The level of his script is not as good as that of "Xun Qiang". At least "Xun Qiang" has the foundation of the original novel.

I can also control Lu Chuan, and I can be considered as the director behind the scenes, which gives me a lot more freedom. "

Jiang Wen's mother shook her head and said, "The script of Lü Bu and Diao Chan was originally written by Cheng Kaige, but someone changed it for him.

I have read the current script and it is very good.”

Hearing this, Jiang Wen immediately became interested.

"Is there anyone who can modify Cheng Kaige's script? I must meet such an awesome person!"

Jiang Wen's mother smiled and said, "The person who edited Cheng Kaige's script is called Zheng Jing. You can make an appointment to meet and talk.

Lü Bu and Diao Chan is a TV series produced by Xi'an Film Studio. You also came from Xi'an Film Studio, so it's only natural for you to support your old employer."

During its heyday, it is not an exaggeration to say that Xi'an Film Studio was the number one film studio in China.

Zhang Yi, Gu Changwei and others all came from here. Jiang Wen also worked and exchanged at the Xi'an Film Studio. Cheng Kaige's Farewell My Concubine was also co-produced by the Xi'an Film Studio.

The movie "A Chinese Odyssey" that made Zhou Xingchi famous was also produced by Xi'an Film Studio.

When it comes to art films and winning awards, Xi'an Film Studio is well-known.

Under the leadership of Wu Tianming, Xi'an Film Studio experienced the glorious era of "the gathering of the fifth generation of directors".

Cheng Kaige was willing to let Western Film and Television take charge of the drama "Lü Bu and Diao Chan" because Western Film and Television has a stake in Xiying Studio, which is a shareholder of Xiying Group.

Zheng Jing announced to the public that West Film and Television is a subsidiary of West Film Group.

This kind of banner-waving is very useful, and Cheng Kaige, Jiang Wen and others have to give it some face.

After all, everyone lives by their face.

You said that Cheng Kaige was afraid of Mr. Jing's family background and let Zheng Jing take charge of the project. This is certainly not nice to hear.

But Cheng Kaige was grateful and, for the sake of Xiying Group, he cooperated with his old employer again. This is a good story.

Xiying Group had no objection to Zheng Jing's high-profile move. Instead, they were very cooperative. They were now in decline and needed the results of film and television dramas.

Jiang Wen nodded and said, "Let me take a look at the script of Lu Bu and Diao Chan first."

Jiang Wen's mother was well prepared. She took out a printed script and placed it on Jiang Wen's desk.

Jiang Wen picked it up and took a look.

【Lü Bu and Diao Chan
Screenwriter: Zheng Jing, Lu Wei. 】

When Jiang Wen saw the name and screenwriter's signature on the cover, he laughed, because Cheng Kaige's name was not on it.

It seems that someone really has controlled Cheng Kaige.

Thinking of the injustice he suffered in the crew of "The Emperor and the Assassin", Jiang Wen wanted to play the roles of Lu Bu and Diao Chan and see with his own eyes how Cheng Kaige was humiliated.

After reading the script, Jiang Wen was completely moved.

This drama is interesting. Although the character of Dong Zhuo is a villain, he is flesh and blood and has great plasticity.

……

So, a day later, in a house in Dinghuidongli Community, Haidian District.

Lu Chuan received a message.

"What? Jiang Wen refused to play the role of Looking for the Gun. My father Jiang Wen... No, my director Jiang is gone?"

Upon learning that Jiang Wen refused to look for the gun, Lu Chuan became furious and his voice became shrill, even like a eunuch.

He asked anxiously, "Didn't they say Jiang Wenxian is at home and has nothing to do? So this is a sure thing, right?"

Seeing his son's anxious look, Lu Tianming sighed and said, "Jiang Wen has accepted another play, called Lü Bu and Diao Chan, directed by Cheng Kaige."

Lu Chuan asked unwillingly, "Didn't they say that Jiang Wen and Cheng Kaige had a falling out over the filming of The Assassination of Qin?"

"Jiang Wen went after Zheng Jing."

"Zheng Jing? Who is this? I've never heard of him."

"A second-generation guy, the kind you can't afford to mess with."

Lu Chuan: "..."

If you want to make a living out of this world, you still have to rely on your family, Lu Chuan looked at his biological father.

Lu Tianming looked at his son's suspicious eyes and scolded him, "Why are you looking at me? I have already provided you with good enough conditions!

You are not doing your best. Without Jiang Wen, can't you direct a movie independently? "

Lu Chuan sighed and said, "Okay, I'll try it."

Without Jiang Wen, Lu Chuan could only think of a crooked way, and he planned to "borrow from others".

Lu Tianming said: "Tomorrow at 2 pm, West China Film, West China Film Group and Golden Flower Film will jointly hold a screening of the TV series "Lüshi Chunqiu".

Many TV stations and media were invited to the film screening, which was held at the National Hall.

Lüshi Chunqiu is the TV series starring Zheng Jing. I have two tickets. Do you want to watch it?"

"It's just a TV series, do we need to hold a viewing party?" Lu Chuan said, "This is the first time I've heard of this."

In 2000, TV drama distribution generally involved sending samples to the TV station's film purchasing department. If both parties were interested, they would sit down and discuss the details.

Of course, private public relations are indispensable.

TV drama screenings or group viewings are usually only held during TV festivals.

Lüshi Chunqiu held a film screening and invited many media outlets, which was indeed very novel.

Lu Tianming said: "This is their promotional method. Of course, they are confident in the quality of the TV series."

"OK, I'll go check it out tomorrow."

Lu Chuan wanted to see what Zheng Jing looked like, as he had snatched away his director Jiang.

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