Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Chapter 121 That kid isn't normal (19/40)

Cheng Yuan ignored Jiang Wen and introduced Liu Yifei to everyone with a smile, and also introduced everyone to Liu Yifei.

In the private room, besides Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun, Han Sanping, Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Yang Shoucheng, Huo Xiwen and others were almost all big shots in the industry.

Zhou Yun pulled Liu Yifei to sit down next to her, while Cheng Yuan sat down next to her, and Jiang Wen sat on the other side.

The two of them separated Jiang Wen and his wife.

"Kid, you're pretty good. I was just one step away from the Palme d'Or back then," Jiang Wen said, patting Cheng Yuan on the shoulder. "The youngest Palme d'Or director, getting cocky now?"

Jiang Wen won the Cannes Jury Prize and was indeed just one step away from the Palme d'Or.

However, that step was huge.

He paid a high price for winning that award.

"Do you think I'm like you?" Cheng Yuan said. "I'm not feeling arrogant at all; on the contrary, I feel like I'm walking on thin ice."

"Like walking on thin ice?"

Jiang Wen was somewhat surprised.

Although he said he wasn't arrogant about the success of "Let the Bullets Fly," he was actually a little arrogant.

The reason he didn't become completely arrogant is because Cheng Yuan's contribution to this film cannot be ignored.

Not only did he write the script, but Cheng Yuan also gave many good suggestions when the two discussed the film.

Without Cheng Yuan, Jiang Wen doesn't know if he could have made such a film.

Jiang Wen didn't contact Cheng Yuan for the script of "Gone with the Bullets," not because Cheng Yuan was busy, but subconsciously because he didn't want to.

This kid's reputation is too big; he's stealing the spotlight.

I, Jiang Wen, am so awesome, I can't let people say I rely on Cheng Yuan.

Don't I have any pride?

When I became famous, this kid was still wearing open-crotch pants.

"Who can guarantee that every film will win the Palme d'Or? Or rather, who can guarantee that every film will be of that standard?" Cheng Yuan said. "If not, then in the eyes of many people, that's a step backward, and you'll inevitably be ridiculed. It's lonely at the top."

"Why do I feel like you're not actually walking on thin ice, but just showing off to me? You're saying you're lonely at the top?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wen immediately opened his mouth and said.

Is it lonely at the top?

You first have to stand at the highest point. Even I, Jiang Wen, haven't felt the loneliness of being at the top.

"Let the Bullets Fly" was the first domestic film to break 300 million yuan. Am I proud?

"You noticed that?"

Cheng Yuan smiled and replied.

It was clearly a joke, and everyone laughed.

However, everyone present was shrewd, and they could see that Cheng Yuan was not arrogant after winning the Palme d'Or; in fact, he was even more humble than before.

He didn't want to be hit so high.

It's rare to find a young man with such a character.

If it were anyone else, they would have floated up to the sky long ago.

After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, the atmosphere became lively and harmonious.

Apart from Bernard Yu Dong, everyone present now collaborates with Cheng Yuan.

As for why Yu Dong came?

He was Han Sanping's old subordinate, and Bernard had obviously received a lot of help from China Film Group.

Cheng Yuan had some suspicions about why Han Sanping brought him here.

This is something that can be considered.

During the meeting, Cheng Yuan was again urged by Han Sanping to shoot a commercial blockbuster.

"Chairman Han, you can't just keep pushing me like this," Cheng Yuan said, half-laughing and half-crying. "I still have two movies that haven't been released yet, and one movie in pre-production. Is it appropriate for you to start pushing me for my next movie now?"

"Inappropriate."

Jiang Wen nodded and gave an answer.

"If I'm not rushing him, I'm rushing you!" Han Sanping said. "You've been writing a script for half a year, and the first draft isn't even out yet."

"A good script takes time to polish."

Jiang Wen said nonchalantly, as if no one could urge him.

Han Sanping and the others remained silent, their gazes fixed on Cheng Yuan.

The meaning is self-evident.

"That kid isn't normal. Don't compare me to him," Jiang Wen said. "In terms of creative speed, no one in the industry can compare to him."

The Hong Kong group was fast, but their quality was undoubtedly much worse than Cheng Yuan's.

Cheng Yuan is not only fast, but more importantly, his quality is high.

Upon hearing this, the others immediately nodded in agreement.

For most directors, making one film a year is considered fast.

If it's self-written and self-directed, the production cycle will be even longer.

But what about Cheng Yuan?

She debuted in 04, and it's only 07 now, which is only three years in total.

Four art films and one commercial blockbuster.

This speed is practically like riding a rocket.

The key point is that it was a film he wrote and directed himself. In addition, he also participated in the screenwriting of two low-budget films invested by his company.

In addition, Jiang Wen wrote the screenplay for "Let the Bullets Fly," and it seems that he also wrote the screenplay for the TV series that his company is about to start filming.

In addition, there are two other scripts that are being produced in collaboration with Emperor Entertainment Group.

This speed is truly unmatched.

"The domestic market needs big-budget productions to stimulate it," Han Sanping said. "Chinese-language films lack big-budget productions."

Are art-house films stimulating the market?

Don't be ridiculous, only Cheng Yuan's art films do well at the box office.

Just think about how little box office revenue Jia Zhangke's "Still Life," which won the Golden Lion Award, actually received, and you'll understand.

If you still don't understand, take a look at the box office performance of Wang Quan'an's "Tuya's Marriage," which won the Golden Bear Award, and you'll understand.

"I heard there's been another mess with 'Red Cliff'?"

Wang Changtian suddenly spoke up, glancing at Yang Shoucheng and Yu Dong with a hint of gossip on his face.

There are no secrets in the industry. Since the project was first proposed, "Red Cliff" has been plagued by constant troubles, and even now that filming has started, it is still the same.

Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the investors in this film.

Shanghai Emperor is a joint venture between Shanghai Film Group and Emperor Group.

There are definitely differences between Emperor Group and Shanghai Emperor Group, but Yang Shoucheng certainly knows more about them.

Bernard also invested in the film.

"Why!"

Yang Shoucheng sighed, then nodded.

Who would have thought that Chow Yun-fat would withdraw from the film just before filming was about to begin?

Of course, that's not what Wang Changtian was referring to, since the film has been running for quite some time now.

The key issue is that the production crew is facing constant troubles.

The cinematographer and director had differing philosophies, as did the action director and art director.

Other assistant directors and camera assistants also have contracts expiring soon, and it seems they have no intention of staying.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

"Director Cheng really doesn't think this movie has potential?"

Yu Dong couldn't help but look at Cheng Yuan.

He knows why China Film Group didn't invest in "Red Cliff".

Cheng Yuan plays an important role in this.

Why did I stubbornly invest in that project in the first place?

Fortunately, China Film Group didn't invest, which made him hesitate and invest significantly less than expected.

"I'm just not optimistic about the film's reception," Cheng Yuan said. "Well, domestically. Internationally, maybe it'll do well on Little Red Dot."

"What about the box office?"

Yang Shoucheng couldn't help but ask.

"The box office might be good, but compared to the cost, it's hard to say," Cheng Yuan said. "Of course, this is just my guess, since I haven't even read the script. Just consider this guess to have a bit of personal resentment on it."

Yu Dong and Yang Shoucheng exchanged a glance, their moods not so pleasant.

They don't care that much about reputation.

They care about whether they can make money.

Cheng Yuan clearly didn't have high hopes for the film's box office performance.

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