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

Chapter 132 Just a Small Scene (30/40)

"Taken" did not disappoint, breaking the mainland box office record of "Titanic" and topping the box office charts.

Meanwhile, the film grossed over $400 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Chinese-language film globally.

Cheng Yuan was still quite surprised when he received the news, even though he had prepared himself mentally.

The reason for the surprise is that this version grossed nearly double that of the original.

That's a bit fantastical.

Is this credit for the director himself, or for Cheng Long?

Cheng Yuan prefers the latter.

Chenglong's global influence is greater than imagined.

Of course, the film itself also played a crucial role; the action choreography in the movie was absolutely stunning.

He deserves credit for being the director.

"You still have time to visit the set?"

Cheng Yuan looked at Fan Shuangbing with some surprise; he really hadn't expected her to come visit the set.

Filming for "My Love from the Star" has wrapped up, but Fan Shuangbing has another movie currently showing in theaters that she needs to promote, especially her film.

Local publicity.

"Not welcome?" Fan Shuangbing said. "I'm just passing by to congratulate you on your movie grossing over $400 million worldwide."

"What's there to congratulate? I didn't have a large share in that movie," Cheng Yuan said. "You didn't promote 'Flash Point'."

"Is that right?"

"It's a steal."

Fan Shuangbing sighed.

Another movie she starred in flopped. Although she didn't have many scenes in the movie, she at least had the title of "leading lady".

As for Cheng Yuan saying there was nothing to congratulate him on, I almost couldn't help but roll my eyes.

Even if you didn't invest, as a screenwriter and director, you still deserve congratulations.

"The movie's box office revenue probably didn't even cover its investment," Fan Shuangbing said. "Do you think I'll be labeled a box office poison?"

"You can't be blamed for this," Cheng Yuan said, scoffing. "How much screen time do you even have? Besides, that movie wasn't about you carrying the box office."

Who will drive the box office?

Donnie Yen is a solo artist, but unfortunately, he can't carry the box office yet.

In Cheng Yuan's opinion, he had never actually carried the box office.

The high box office of "Ip Man" is due to the film itself, or rather, to the relationship between the actor and the character.

You'll understand once you see how his other films, which he carried the box office for himself, fared after "Ip Man" became a hit.

Now that he's no longer in the "Ip Man" series, it's uncertain whether he can become as popular as he was in the original timeline.

"Do you think I wouldn't see what you're up to? Don't bring up the 'box office poison' label," Cheng Yuan said. "We'll talk about those things after I finish filming this movie."

Fan Shuangbing is here saying he's a box office poison, isn't it just because he saw that "Taken" grossed over 400 million worldwide and wants to star in a high-grossing movie too?

The movie "Taken" became a global hit, and Liu Yifei, though only a supporting actress with limited screen time, gained some international recognition.

At least mentioning your representative works abroad will make foreign film fans aware of them.

If Fan Shuangbing wants to go international, she either needs to win a prestigious international Best Actress award or star in a film like "Taken," which can achieve high box office returns overseas.

Whether it's international entertainment like Emperor Entertainment Group or movies that can gross overseas, Cheng Yuan might not be able to satisfy her every need, but he could at least help her.

Help her.

Cheng Yuan, however, did not give a clear answer.

Fan Shuangbing visited the set, but didn't stay long and left quickly.

She is indeed very busy.

She came without expecting to achieve her goal.

Whether there are dates or not, throw a stick.

What if it works?

Not long after she left, Jiang Wen came to visit the set, bringing the script with him.

The first draft of the script for "One Step Away" has been completed.

Correct!

The title is the same as in my previous life.

He brought the script with him, naturally wanting to hear Cheng Yuan's opinion.

He didn't involve Cheng Yuan in the screenwriting, but he wanted to hear Cheng Yuan's opinion.

Cheng Yuan's screenwriting ability is well-known.

Want to hear the truth?

After reading the script, Cheng Yuan spoke.

The script was somewhat different from what Cheng Yuan remembered, but it was largely the same.

"Nonsense!" Jiang Wen said, "Why would I come all this way for a lie?"

"Multi-element collage, excessive revelry and exaggeration." Cheng Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Well, how should I put it, it feels like your current thinking is: as long as I have fun making this, who cares if the audience enjoys it?"

"Will the audience be unhappy?" Jiang Wen asked. "Why should they be unhappy?"

"You might as well ask me why I say that," Cheng Yuan said. "The audience wants dumplings, not vinegar. Do you know what this script makes me feel? It's like you specially made dumplings for your own dish of vinegar."

"No matter why dumplings are made, they're still dumplings," Jiang Wen said. "How can you eat dumplings without vinegar?"

The two started arguing, like they were having a fight.

Liu Yifei, who was standing nearby, wanted to step forward to mediate the fight, but Zhou Yun held her back.

"Don't worry about them," Jiang Wu said with a smile. "It's just a small matter; they won't fight."

"Is this still a small matter?"

Liu Yifei was somewhat surprised; she had never seen Cheng Yuan like this before, his face and neck were flushed, and it seemed like they were about to start a fight.

"This is nothing," Zhou Yun said. "Back then, they even smashed the table when they were discussing 'Let the Bullets Fly'."

"That exaggerated?"

Liu Yifei looked over again, curiosity replacing worry.

"Otherwise, would your boyfriend have said something like that at the press conference for 'Let the Bullets Fly'? You think he was joking?" Zhou Yun said with a laugh. "Just watch, they'll be drinking tonight."

"What did you say?" Liu Yifei asked instinctively, then, remembering something, replied, "The one about beating Director Jiang to death?"

Zhou Yun smiled.

Liu Yifei was surprised. What else could it be but a joke?

He looked over again and couldn't help but nod. If the script discussion went this far, then disagreements during filming could really lead to a fight.

If Cheng Yuan makes a mistake, he might actually kill Jiang Wen.

"What if neither of them can convince the other?"

Liu Yifei couldn't help but ask another question.

At this point, the two began arguing and working out the script.

Cheng Yuan's memory is now amazing, and he also has the memory of the original film. He just read the script and basically memorized it all.

Of course, Cheng Yuan's views, besides coming from the film reviews of his previous life, also included his own understanding and perspectives.

His Palme d'Or win may be somewhat undeserved, but his skill level is certainly not low. The key is that he has returned from the brink of rebirth, and his vision is definitely farther than that of other directors in the industry.

That night, Cheng Yuan and Jiang Wen actually had a drinking contest.

The result can be imagined.

"Little vegetable!"

Cheng Yuan looked at Jiang Wen lying down and said with a sneer.

It has to be said that Jiang Wen's alcohol tolerance has gradually increased, but Cheng Yuan is not standing still either.

Liu Yifei glanced at Zhou Yun and saw that he seemed unfazed, probably because he'd seen it all before.

Director Jiang knew Cheng Yuan's drinking capacity, yet he still challenged him to a drinking contest?

Isn't this just asking for trouble?

These two are really...

"We haven't fought, so let's leave that aside for now, but when they argue, they have a winner and a loser," Zhou Yun said when she saw Liu Yifei looking at her. "But when it comes to drinking, he wants to win at least once, even if he knows he can't outdrink her."

Drinking sometimes requires a certain state of mind.

It's not impossible for someone in good condition with a low alcohol tolerance to drink with someone with a high alcohol tolerance.

Transform grief and anger into a high alcohol tolerance, transform joy into a high alcohol tolerance, and turn excitement into a high alcohol tolerance.

Even if Jiang Wen is in good condition, he can't drink as much as Cheng Yuan.

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