I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 164: Rejected by "New Police Story" and Winning the Fire Cloud Evil God of "Kung Fu"
"He has a quirky temper, but if you want to impress him, you have to make him feel that you're taking the script and the role seriously. If he feels you're not, then no matter how good you are, he won't use you. Also, I heard that Stephen Chow invested heavily in this film, shooting 'Kung Fu Hustle' for his 'artistic pursuit'. Judging from his investment structure, even if the box office explodes, he won't make much money."

Li Xuan was not clear about this, he only knew that "Kung Fu" was very popular in his previous life.

"If Stephen Chow doesn't have the money, won't he invest it himself?"

"That's why I say that it's smart of you to not be bound by the contract now." Andy Lau said calmly, "Don't look at how many movies Stephen Chow has made. He's the King of Comedy, but he doesn't have much money."

"Okay, go to the audition by yourself. I'm going to Universal Pictures to watch the fun." Andy Lau ate everything on the plate and then held a pineapple bun in his mouth. No one could tell that he was also a giant actor in Hong Kong and even in the Chinese entertainment industry.

"Are you seeing a joke?"

"Well, what a joke! I heard the executive who advocated for your replacement is now being criticized." Liu Dehua laughed and jokingly said, "Actually, it was CEO Lin Jianyue who advocated for your replacement. But he's the CEO, the one at the helm. How could he be wrong? They're targeting the lower-level executives."

This familiar recipe, this familiar taste.
The boss is always right. If the boss makes a mistake, it must be because he has been deceived by his subordinates.

Li Xuan also felt a little strange
"Remember to tell it to me, Ai-ting."

On the other side, in the Western restaurant on the top floor of the Hong Kong World Trade Center, two legends of the Chinese entertainment industry were eating Western food.

"Actually, I don't really like Western food. If I have to say, I prefer grilled chicken wings." At this time, Stephen Chow, who already had some gray hair, was eating a well-done steak while talking to Cheng Shilong in front of him.

"Grilled chicken wings are delicious, but the whole world is eating steak now." Brother Long sighed, "The trend is steak. You can't change it. If you don't make steak, it will never work."

"You are older than me, an international superstar, you have the final say"

"Hey"

It feels like we have different ideas and cannot work together.

The paths that the two pursued were indeed somewhat divergent.
"Forget it. No matter what path we take, at least we have one thing in common."

At this point, Cheng Shilong paused and said, "That is to give your all and produce your best works. As an actor, I have won over you. Now, as a director and producer, let's see who is superior."

If you are a good actor, you can become a director.

The same principle applies even to the top players.

It's not just a change in status, but also as a director, I can express my artistic thoughts more freely without being constrained.
This kind of freedom is also what an actor wants to pursue.

"After eating, are you going back?"

This time, Cheng Shilong invited Zhou Xingxing to dinner, firstly to reminisce about the past, and secondly as a formal "invitation to a fight".

"Don't go back. Wait for someone to come for an audition."

"Audition?" Cheng Shilong paused and said, "Are you talking about the young man named Li Xuan? The one from Liu Dehua's family?"

"Oh, and also signed up for your crew."

"This young man is quite interesting. His 'Kung Fu' is pretty good. If possible, I'd like to give him a supporting role."

"The Matrix" is a completely failed project, but it's not like no one has made a breakthrough. After all, just because the movie is bad doesn't mean that I, as an actor, can't make a breakthrough!
Li Xuan is the one who shines in this terrible movie.

"Oh"

There is not much to say about Stephen Chow. Every year there are so many new stars, each with their own points of praise, but how many of them can make it to the end?

He has seen "Infernal Affairs", and Li Xuan's performance in the film was not to his liking. This is considered basic in the Zhou family class.

"I know you are very demanding of your colleagues."

Zhou Xingxing is well-known in the industry for his harshness.

So he is not so popular.

For most people, it’s just a matter of making a living. Should they take it so seriously?

At least not to this extent.

"Just look at this young man. If possible, why not give him a chance?"

Despite saying so, Cheng Shilong still left. He naturally would not do such a trivial matter himself, but left director Chen Musheng behind.

Zhou Xingxing stayed in the restaurant alone, waiting for Li Xuan to arrive.

When Li Xuan came to this place, he was also quite amazed by the elevator in the World Trade Center.

Straight to the top.

Direct access to the top floor.

Standing at this highest point, you can see most of Hong Kong.

This is the scenery.

This is the scenery you can see when you stand at the highest and farthest place.

"Who says it's lonely up there? Standing on a high floor, the view is so charming."

At this time, Li Xuan withdrew his thoughts.

When I reached the top floor, I saw the person I wanted to see, Zhou Xingxing.

That is what we often call Stephen Chow.

This is the first time I have met him face to face. In the past, I have only seen him on the big screen. This Stephen Chow possesses the most powerful comedic talent.

"Hello, Mr. Xing, my name is Li Xuan, I'm from mainland China, and I'd like to audition for a role here."

"I know, you have three minutes to show me your strengths."

Chen Musheng next to him complained silently, as they all knew what Li Xuan's strengths were.

Superior fighting skills.

It's just the ability to fight, what's the use?

If you only know how to fight, you'll pretty much be a stuntman your whole life.

However, Li Xuan's performance in "Infernal Affairs" shows one thing: he is an actor.

He is a person with connections who can be recommended by Liu Dehua himself.

How many people want to make a small appearance in a work by Shuang Zhou Yi Long? That would be a rare achievement in his career.

What Li Xuan showed in front of Zhou Xingxing was not his martial arts ability.

It's the change in the eyes.
When Zhou Xingxing saw Li Xuan in front of him and his eyes changed, he suddenly became interested.

I heard before that this person has a close relationship with Andy Lau, and he was able to personally force his way into the crew of himself and Cheng Shilong.

They are all top figures in the same circle. Cheng Shilong will give face to Liu Dehua and choose to give him a role to make Li Xuan feel involved.
And at this time.

Li Xuan was right in front of Zhou Xingxing, and his eyes changed.
From Murong Fu, to Zhu Wusi, to the big guy, and then to Liu Jianming.

Let all of these past characters come back again.
Especially Sun Guo in the big guy
At this time, Chen Musheng next to him looked at Li Xuan with twitching eyes. My goodness, how many villains has this guy played?

And this acting.

It’s actually really good.

Especially when playing a bad guy.

"Oh." At this time, Zhou Xingxing was very interested: "So you wanted that role."

The worst person in the entire "Kung Fu" series.

Originally, for Stephen Chow, he was just a young relative. Even if he had a relationship with Andy Lau and gave him face and a guest role, it would not affect the entire process of Kung Fu.

Or in other words, apart from the protagonist Stephen Chow, no one else in the script is that important. This work tells the story of a gangster's redemption and growth.

The next thing is the action scenes. Stephen Chow is not worried about this and has invited several powerful kung fu masters to perform tough battles, so the fighting is definitely reassuring.

The young people of this continent before us.

His ambition is so big.

"You want the Fire Cloud Evil God? This is not a good role. You are so handsome, you definitely don't want to become that." Zhou Xingxing looked at Li Xuan's dignified appearance, temperament, and figure. How could he be the ugly role of the Fire Cloud Evil God?

At this time, Li Xuan looked at Zhou Xingxing in front of him and said.

"Master Xing, I think I can do it."

"I don't care what you think, I care what I think." Zhou Xingxing narrowed his eyes and said, "Are you still trying to teach me how to do things?"

"Well, I don't want to teach anyone how to do things. I just want to teach myself how to do things."

Li Xuan said frankly.

Master Xing and Li Xuan continued to stare at each other.

Then, Stephen Chow smiled.

"Come join the group next month, interesting boy."

Chen Musheng looked at it strangely. Stephen Chow was about to get angry just now, but then he suddenly smiled very kindly. His mood change was really faster than the weather change. He is worthy of being the king of face-changing Stephen Chow.

Li Xuan was thinking that Stephen Chow's character was indeed like this - you can disrespect him, but you cannot disrespect your own choices and you cannot disrespect the role.

Now that the decision has been made, let's go all the way, even if this 'Fire Cloud Evil God' is a 'toad'.

The reason why I chose this role is that it is probably one of the few characters in "Kung Fu" with many shots. I definitely can't play the roles of the landlord and the landlady, so he is the only one.

There are no useless characters, only useless people. Even Murong Fu, who is so annoying, was brought back to life by me, didn't I?

First of all, to be competent in a role, you have to make it 'come alive'.

Fire Cloud Evil God: Requires 6 Acting Slots, 6 Mental Resistance, 4 Mental Power, 4 Strength, and 1 Evil Temperament

It actually takes 6 acting slots.

It seems that the requirements for this role are increasing.
However, in the original version of "Kung Fu", Huoyun Evil God is also a character without any charm and just enough to show for it.
Li Xuan also demonstrated to Chen Musheng his understanding of "Azu".

Chen Musheng took a look at Li Xuan's performance, especially his sinister expression.
What was conveyed in the eyes - from the very beginning, Chen Musheng had been staring into Li Xuan's eyes.

Those eyes that can speak.

Then he nodded and said indifferently.

"I see."

Let Li Xuan go back and wait for notification.

Only after Li Xuan left did Chen Musheng call Brother Long.

"Brother Long, this guy is quite interesting."

"Then what role will you give him?"

“I wasn’t offered any role.”

"Huh? Why?"

"If he were in the crew, he would steal A-Zu's spot. Would you let him act?"

"so smart?"

Cheng Shilong was a little surprised. He only knew that there was a younger generation emerging, but he didn't expect that he could steal the show from A Zu?
Who is A-Zu?

They are my apprentice, comrade-in-arms, and family members.
Cheng Shilong's affection for Wu Yanzu is second only to his own son.

"I don't know. I can only say that there's a probability. His role is one that doesn't affect the overall situation, one more or one less. However, there's a chance that A-Zu won't be the only one to take the top spot."

Cheng Shilong thought about it.

There is a chance that A-Zu will no longer dominate the field.

Even if it's just a probability, forget it.
If A-Zu is not here, I can do him a favor.

But if it will affect A-Zu, then just refuse him from joining the group.

(End of this chapter)