The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 36 It's impolite to lick again

What a lame and hilarious excuse.

In fact, it is a direct refusal.

Chen Xi and Chen Sicheng are senior and junior brothers and sisters, and they are producers he should trust, but he still gave such an excuse.

What he meant was that from a business perspective, Xu Xing was indeed much more suitable than Liu Haoran, so he had no choice but to shut Chen Xi up in this way, and Chen Xi had no way to defend himself.

Of course, it is also possible that Chen Xi made up this excuse himself. It is also a basic job skill for the producer to give his own explanations and help the director solve problems.

Then is there any meaning in looking for Mr. Ye of Wan Da through Yu Murong now?

No one wants to play with me at all.

Now Xu Xing doesn't want to try to please others anymore.

"Why would he think that?"

Liu Cheng asked while glancing at Xu Xing.

He had actually guessed before that Xu Xing got the information from Chen Xi.

"I joked that he had paranoia when writing the script, and Si Cheng said maybe. In fact, his idea was to give the role to the kid Liu Haoran who was signed by his company. You know, the one in his last movie "Northern Love". He told me that the role was originally written for Liu Haoran."

Xu Xing and Liu Cheng nodded together, meaning that they knew Liu Haoran.

"But in fact, this movie put Si Cheng under a lot of pressure. There has never been such a movie in China before, and no one knows whether it can be successful at the box office. I can only try my best to do my job well and help him reduce some of the pressure. Many times when I advise him, he may not listen, but in fact he knows what's going on, so I will continue to advise him."

Chen Xi half explained and half hinted.

I will continue to persuade Chen Sicheng, but I cannot give Xu Xing any guarantee.

After reading the script of "Detective Chinatown", she felt that the overall pace was still a bit slow, and it was hard to say whether the comedy elements incorporated into it would make the audience feel uncomfortable.

Qin Feng plays such an important role in the script, can Wang Baoqiang really support it alone?
At times like this, the industry's practice "from ancient times to the present" has been to replace actors with more popular ones to ensure the success rate of the project.

In fact, there is an investor behind the project who has nothing to do with Xu Xing. He has already suggested whether it is possible to invite Xu Xing, who has a high traffic, to play the role. It is said that he is a detective fan.

Although Xu Xing is a newcomer, he is not an outsider who is completely unrelated to the circle, and people in the industry generally believe that it is a foregone conclusion that he will become a top star.

Today, the top stars have not yet experienced a series of failures in the film market, and the industry has just begun to become obsessed with the value of traffic.

After Chen Xi finished speaking, Liu Cheng was about to speak carefully.

I saw Xu Xing beside me lowered his head, then raised his face and smiled.

“In fact, I also hope that China’s own mystery films can be a great success, so that more people may be willing to film the scripts I write in the future.

"It doesn't matter if we're not destined to meet this time. I write scripts myself, and I know the feeling of wanting someone to play a certain role. I'm very grateful to Sister Xi for recommending me before."

It would be rude to lick it again.

Xu Xing decided to give up looking for Yu Murong and turn around to find out all of Director Chen’s wealth codes in advance.

He was only left with the movie "Detective Chinatown 3", the web drama "Detective Chinatown 2", and the five spiritual children in the web drama "Detective Chinatown 1".

Politeness is still maintained, at least with Chen Xi.

For Xu Xing, who is good at reading scripts, since he can no longer act in "Detective Chinatown", it makes the same thing to maintain a good relationship with producers like Chen Xi.

After all, "Detective Chinatown" is Chen Shicheng's "Detective Chinatown".

Chen Xi helped to recommend him before, and just now he hinted that he would continue to persuade Chen Sicheng. What he has done is enough.

There is no reason why you have to force others to give you the role.

"Then we can work together again if we have the chance!" Chen Xi smiled. "Xiao Xing, when you finish writing your script, you must let me see it. I will definitely help you make a movie."

In fact, she felt very sorry, but it was still early before the filming started and there was still time to persuade Chen Shicheng.

Although there is a high probability that it cannot be said.

But since that's the case, she will continue to be a producer to support the director to the greatest extent possible.

Chen Xi could also see the well-controlled disappointment in Xu Xing's smile.

She knew about Xu Xing's background. She starred in a movie and a drama before her official debut.

If Xu Xing really asked someone to come forward, she might not be able to help Chen Sicheng bear the pressure. It's better this way now.

"Then I will definitely not embarrass Sister Xi. I will definitely not embarrass myself by showing off my poorly written script."

Xu Xing spoke nice words and smiled even more brightly.

"Xiao Xing, you are such a humble person! As long as you bring the next script to me, I won't even need to read it, I will definitely help you do it!"

Chen Xi smiled and made a generous promise again.

The script of "The Beginning", Xu Xing's background, and the way Xu Xing behaves now all allow her to make this promise.

She really admires Xu Xing.

The entertainment industry is full of idiots.

Xu Xing, on the other hand, has substance in his words, is neither humble nor arrogant, has a good sense of humor, is young and handsome, and is extremely talented... He has all the good qualities.

Of course, if the script is really bad, there is a lot of flexibility in how to do it, and you can just symbolically appoint a producer.

"Thank you, Sister Xi."

Thanks again, Xu Xing.

The previous efforts to win "Detective Chinatown" have finally paid off.

……

"So now, let's focus entirely on 'Love O2O'?"

Liu Cheng asked when he returned.

"Hmm..." Xu Xing murmured, "Actually, I was thinking about Train to Busan."

Ten years later, "Train to Busan" remained the Korean film with the highest overseas box office, except for the Oscar-winning "Parasite".

Director Park will be able to have a good resume after this filming.

"What? Oh, you mentioned the assistant director Park Xichang before," Liu Cheng had a good memory, "a Korean film? A co-production with the United States? What's it about?"

"It's not a co-production. It's made by NEWS itself. It's a zombie movie."

"Uh uh..."

Liu Cheng scratched his head.

There are indeed a lot of people praising Korean movies online nowadays, but the box office of Korean movies is totally unacceptable.

Last year, the film “Myeongryang”, which was praised by Korean movie fans, only grossed 2600 million yuan in China. The South Korean-American co-production “Snowpiercer” also grossed only 7400 million yuan in China.

Korean movie fans brag a lot, but they just don’t pay for tickets to enter the cinema.

Now this Korean... zombie movie?

Looking at Xu Xing with confusion, Liu Cheng really wanted to know what was going on in his little head every day.

Nowadays, domestic actors are all rushing to the United States to shoot Hollywood blockbusters. But Xu Xing wants to take a different approach and go to South Korea to shoot a movie?

"This movie is really a zombie movie. It will have problems getting it screened in mainland China. Instead of wasting time on this, you might as well ask Mr. Yu to help you get a role in Detective Chinatown. Is there a role that suits you?"

Although "Resident Evil" has been released in China, other zombie movies have not passed the review and can be released.

"Actually, there is."

"How many times do you act?"

"Uh... Brother Cheng, you really understand me."

Xu Xing couldn't help laughing.

You really can't grab at straws just because you've lost an opportunity.

"Or else?"

Liu Cheng patted Xu Xing on the shoulder.

(End of this chapter)