Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 283 Is Da Tiantian suitable? (14)

The creation of an actor's success follows its own set of rules.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Many things are actually a gradual process that happens slowly and naturally.

Sometimes, forcing growth by thinking "the bolder the person, the greater the yield" can backfire.

Shen Yan's first drama required him to co-star with Li Bingbing and Ren Quan...

Moreover, in every drama Da Tian Tian plays, her role is very important…

Putting aside whether her image is suitable or not, the key issue is that she can't handle these roles!

Moreover, in many cases, the script was completely altered in order to highlight Da Tian Tian…

Let's talk about "The Warring States". For the sake of Da Tian Tian, ​​they completely changed the plot, making Ji Ba a ridiculous character...

—I heard that the original female lead for "The Warring States" was Pang Wan, played by Kim Hee-sun, but the screenwriter had to add more scenes for her…

When they arrived at the restaurant... Ji Xiang wasn't there.

Okay, this really wasn't something Ji Xiang told President Lu...

Many people already know that Gao Yuanyuan withdrew from "My Love from the Star"—Shen Yan's project has many people eyeing it!
Many brokerage firms and agents have inquired about Ji Xiang and Yang Siwei.

The two were very consistent in their public statements: Shen Yan would make the final decisions!

……

"I met with Gao Jun and Xin Xiaoming a while ago, and they asked you about the script for 'Special Identity', which you rejected?"

"...Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo's 'Special Identity'?"

"Correct!"

"...Your expectations are too high!"

After meeting, we had dinner first, and President Lu started by talking about "Special Identity"...

The main production company for that show was Starlight Entertainment.

Shen Yan asked curiously, "Didn't you withdraw your investment?"

Mr. Lu: "Originally, we planned to withdraw our investment, but Donnie Yen said he was willing to be the producer and make another film... He felt it was rare for everyone to get together, and their schedules were all free..."

"Hehe," Shen Yan chuckled, "Let me translate for you: The schedule is clear, but now they're withdrawing investment, so there's no profit to be made... Hurry up and finish the script, lest the big money-maker runs away!"

"...You don't think it's a good script?" President Lu looked at Shen Yan with suspicion: "He said he would do his best to make a high-quality script!"

Shen Yan shook his head: "Donnie Yen's team is just so-so... If they could produce a good script, he wouldn't have spent decades in the industry before finally making it big with 'Ip Man'!"

A bespectacled man next to Mr. Lu spoke up: "But he's currently the number one action film actor in Hong Kong, with top-notch script resources..."

"...And who is this?"

Mr. Lu introduced, "Our company's director... Dong Tianda... is a very famous Hong Kong filmmaker... who has participated in the planning of many blockbuster movies!"

Shen Yan replied casually, "...Oh, I've heard so much about you!"

"...You just said that Donnie Yen can't produce good scripts, but I don't think so!"

"Um…"

"Action films are the hallmark of Hong Kong cinema, and Donnie Yen is now the star of that hallmark. We can't let him ruin that hallmark. We brought in Szeto Kam-yuen as the screenwriter for 'Special Identity'... You should know who Szeto Kam-yuen is, right?"

"Um…"

"If you have any objections, you can say so!"

Shen Yan smiled and said, "You're right... I have no objection. Situ Jinyuan is a top-notch screenwriter..." He then raised his glass and said, "Wishing 'Special Identity' a resounding success!"

Dong Tianda really wanted to yell at him...

But... although his expression was very playful, what he said was quite pertinent.

Szeto Kam-yuen, a student of Wai Ka-fai, joined Milkyway Image in the 1990s and wrote many unexpected screenplays for Johnnie To, including "The Longest Nite", "The Mission" and "Unexpected".

After leaving Milkyway Image, Szeto Kam-yuen also wrote many excellent screenplays, such as *Love in Action* (known as *Gunfire* in mainland China), one of the best Hong Kong films of 2004, and the 2005 action film *SPL: Sha Po Lang*. In 2006, he collaborated again with Johnnie To on *Exiled*. His skill was undeniable. While he was part of the screenwriting team for the first *Genesis* film, he was undoubtedly a key figure, as the second film's quality dropped significantly without him—the screenwriting team for *Genesis II: Love in the World* was replaced by Au Koon-ying's team…

Of course, Ou Guanying was also good; he later starred in "Triumph in the Skies," "Golden Years," "Lives of Omission," and the "Detective Investigation Files" series...

However, it is also an undeniable fact that the quality of Genesis: The World Has Feelings has declined!

Mr. Lu chuckled and interjected, "Why didn't you answer? Is there something you're worried about?"

Shen Yan waved his hand: "Since Situ Jinyuan has taken over, what right do I have to criticize him!"

Just as Dong Tianda was about to speak, President Lu changed the subject: "...What are the requirements for the female lead in your play?"

"Around 30 years old, the character is a top-tier female celebrity, a goddess-level figure, with a very strong aura, not the cute type..." After thinking for a moment, Shen Yan added, "In terms of personality, she can be very lively, or she can be aloof..."

"...Isn't it too old?"

Shen Yan bluntly stated, "President Lu, Jing Tian is not suitable..."

"What's inappropriate?"

"The start of filming for 'My Love from the Star' in March could very well affect the filming of 'Special Identity'!"

"It's alright..." President Lu waved his hand magnanimously: "If it doesn't work out, just tell her not to take the movie!"

"Uh..." Shen Yan was taken aback for a moment: "If Jing Tian doesn't take on this movie, will you still invest?"

President Lu replied directly, "If she's not going to act anymore, why would I even bother investing!"

Dong Tianda immediately said, "No, Mr. Lu, the market prospects for 'Special Identity' are not a problem. Donnie Yen has a lot of box office appeal in the action film genre..."

President Lu gave him a cold look: "Donnie Yen's 'Wu Xia' only grossed a little over 100 million at the box office. You still have the nerve to talk to me about box office appeal?"

"So you just withdrew your investment?"

"...I never agreed to invest...Let them find someone else!"

……

President Lu is also quite speechless about Hong Kong filmmakers!

In other words, these people at this stage are too lazy to even pretend—staying in the best hotels, eating at Michelin-starred restaurants, drinking expensive wines, and then going to nightclubs afterward…

A single visit can easily cost six figures!

Greedy and lustful...

He started by saying, "So-and-so (a famous actor) is my buddy. I just gave him a call, and he came right away!"

Yes, Mr. Lu is rich, but he's not stupid...

The way you're treating him, you're clearly taking advantage of him.

Therefore, he subsequently mainly contacted some big names...

Although they are greedy, at least they can produce works!

Dong Tianda previously worked at Emperor Entertainment Group and was involved in the production of "The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra"—a joint investment by Taiwan's GTV and Hong Kong's Tianzhong Company…

The movie starring Dicky Cheung, Jimmy Lin, and Charlene Choi...

It's ugly!
He came to mainland China in 03, briefly joined Tangren Media, and worked on "The Yang Family Generals"...

Later, she went to EE-Media and participated in "Super Girl" twice...

Excellent resume!
It wasn't very useful. Later, he partnered with Lam Chi-chung to start a company and produced several online movies in the "Ji Gong" series...

Oh, the director of *Time Raiders* is Lam Chi-chung, and he's the producer…

This is why it became associated with starlight and brilliance.

However, "Time Raiders" was a critical and commercial failure, and President Lu had little patience for him...

(End of this chapter)