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

The investment shares for "Let the Bullets Fly" were quickly divided into preliminary categories.

China Film Group acquired 30%, Remote Cinema acquired 30%, Emperor Entertainment Group acquired 20% at a 10% premium, and Huayi Brothers' Dong Ping acquired 10%.

The remaining 10% belonged to Jiang Wen.

He received 10% as the screenwriter, director, and lead actor.

If Jiang Wenruo asks for an extra 5%, Cheng Yuan won't say anything, and the other investors probably won't either.

However, Jiang Wen probably also felt that this movie wouldn't be able to get less than 50 million.

Of course, the main reason is that the salaries of mainland actors and directors are generally not high.

"And you?" Han Sanping asked Cheng Yuan, "Have you considered making a commercial film for your next movie?"

"A commercial film?" Cheng Yuan said. "Forget it. In the current domestic film market, low-budget comedies can make money. If you want to make a blockbuster, you have to look at the global market. Besides, most of the blockbusters in China are period dramas or historical epics, and I'm not really optimistic about that genre."

"Oh?" Chenglong asked. "Then what kind of subject matter do you think would be more suitable?"

His movie "The Myth" has already started its promotion and is scheduled for release at the end of September.

That movie also incorporated historical elements.

"Action films!" Cheng Yuan said. "If I were to make a commercial film, it would definitely be an action film. Of course, if I were only considering the domestic market, I would choose to make a comedy."

"Action movies are hard to make these days."

Cheng Long shook his head; his previous film, "New Police Story," had also underperformed at the box office.

Cheng Yuan simply smiled.

"Do you have any ideas?"

Seeing Cheng Yuan's expression, Han Sanping couldn't help but ask a question.

"Yes!" Cheng Yuan said, "I'll film it when I have the money!"

"You don't have it, but we do," Han Sanping said. "How could you possibly lack investment?"

Although Cheng Yuan has only made two films, it is enough to prove himself.

It's not just about talent, but also about the ability to make money.

Needless to say, "Buried" was a sham; they made tens of millions without any investment.

And what about "The Hunt"?

It's clear that although it's only been released, it has already made a profit of 50 million.

"What does your money have to do with me?" Cheng Yuan said. "I want to earn money too."

"Director Cheng is very confident," Yang Shoucheng said. "If the project is good, Emperor Entertainment can cover your share."

Emperor Entertainment paid for it for you, so how can you not bring Emperor Entertainment on the bus?

Tell me about it.

Han Sanping quickly replied.

He also wanted to see if Cheng Yuan was just as amazing at writing screenplays for commercial films.

Of course, he likes blockbuster movies.

He even guessed Cheng Yuan's intention in mentioning action movies.

This place is home to a world-renowned kung fu superstar.

"Then I'll briefly explain my thoughts," Cheng Yuan said. "The story is actually quite simple. It tells the tale of a retired special agent whose relationship with his wife and daughter is becoming increasingly estranged. His daughter goes on vacation to Paris but is kidnapped by a prostitution ring. To save his daughter, the old agent returns to the battlefield..."

The story was briefly summarized, along with information about the protagonist's character and action style.

"Director Cheng, how's my acting?" Cheng Long asked. "The pay is negotiable."

"Brother, my requirements for the action style of this movie are quite different from yours," Cheng Yuan said. "The protagonist's character design makes your established action style unsuitable."

"Is it just that the fighting style is unsuitable?"

Cheng Long looked at Cheng Yuan and asked. He felt that this movie had potential, and he could also tell that it was aimed at the international market.

Otherwise, the protagonist wouldn't have gone all the way to France, but to Southeast Asia or something.

That would save a lot on filming costs.

"Age and acting skills are naturally not a problem," Cheng Yuan said. "This film is aimed at the international market, and putting aside the action style, you are indeed the most suitable."

What if we don't disregard action style?

Who is the most suitable?

A person appeared in Chenglong's mind.

How could this movie have fallen from my hands into his?

"Just do the action in your style, that'll do," Chenglong said. "I can act in the style you're talking about too."

Of course you can act, otherwise why would I waste so much breath?

If Cheng Yuan wants to film "Wind Rescue", then Cheng Long is the first choice.

Can other people play the role?

There are many actors who can perform, but if we consider the international market, Cheng Long is definitely the best choice.

However, Cheng Long has a very strong personal style and usually puts the director in his place.

Cheng Yuan said all this, but it all boils down to one thing: I'm in charge of this movie.

Jiang Wen can change his acting style when he acts in my movies, so what's wrong with you changing your action style when you act in my movies?

As for the other superstar of a different nationality, Cheng Yuan didn't particularly like him.

Chenglong is far superior to him in matters of principle. Besides, although Chenglong has made some mistakes in his private life that all men make, at least he is not "a thousand pounds of loyalty cannot compare to four ounces of breasts".

"I'll write the script first," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "Just in case you don't like it?"

Can't see it?

How could that be?

Cheng Yuan has now produced three scripts.

Two of the films he directed won international Best Actor awards.

Although he had never met the last one, he knew a little about Jiang Wen.

He is very picky about scripts.

Of course, Cheng Long was very much looking forward to Cheng Yuan's script because he knew that Cheng Yuan had a novel that was extremely popular in North America, which meant that he had done some research on the preferences of Western audiences.

With the cooperation negotiations nearly complete, it was natural to raise a glass in celebration.

We're all in the same industry, who can't hold their liquor?

Of course, there's no need to fight to the death; just drink to your heart's content.

The next day, Cheng Yuan didn't go anywhere; he stayed home and wrote his script.

After finishing "Love", he immediately began writing "Taken".

Taken was released in 08. If you don't grab a spot now, it might be too late.

Meanwhile, Cheng Yuan went into seclusion to write the script, and discussions about "The Hunt" intensified.

More and more directors are criticizing Cheng Yuan, and Lu Chuan is undoubtedly the one who is most anxious about it.

The media tried to find Cheng Yuan, but couldn't.

However, the popularity of "The Hunt" remains high.

It's generating so much buzz.

Some people praised the movie, while others criticized it.

This naturally piqued the curiosity of movie fans.

This explains why "The Hunt," a depressing art film, actually did quite well at the box office.

It grossed over five million in the first two days after its release.

On the third day, the box office remained at two million.

On the fourth day, the box office actually saw a slight increase.

On the fifth day, the cumulative total exceeded 11 million.

This movie really does have a chance to break 20 million.

On the sixth day, Cheng Yuan was confronted by the media at the entrance of Remote Film and Television.

The questions were naturally about Wu Yusen, Lu Chuan, and the controversies online.

"Director John Woo is good at action films and crime films. He said that 'The Hunt' has many shortcomings. I will humbly ask him what those shortcomings are when I have the chance."

Wu Yusen said that "The Hunt" had many shortcomings, so he did not vote for it, but he did not say what the specific shortcomings of "The Hunt" were.

Cheng Yuan said he was humbly seeking advice, but he also said he was good at action and crime films, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"The Hunt" is an art film.

"As for Senior Lu Chuan? I've already proven myself, and I hope he can prove himself soon too."