Huayu Entertainment Starts with Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu

When Jiang Yang signed the contract with "Legend of Chu and Han", filming was already very close.

Therefore, he needs to join the crew immediately.

The main filming location for the series was Zhuozhou Film and Television City, where "New Three Kingdoms" was also filmed.

For Gao Xixi, it was a return to familiar territory.

Not only are there familiar places, but also familiar faces. The cast of "Legend of Chu and Han" overlaps significantly with that of "New Three Kingdoms," which is Gao Xixi's habit of using familiar faces.

Watching the two shows back-to-back, "Legend of Chu and Han" felt like a large-scale fan fiction of "New Three Kingdoms".

Qin Shi Huang = Liu Bei

Zhao Gao = Yuan Shao

Li Si = Xun Yu

With Jiang Yang's seniority, he calls everyone "teacher".

He was an unknown nobody, and no one paid him any attention. Only He Rundong, who played Xiang Yu, was very surprised.

"So you're Xiang Zhuang?"

In the drama, Xiang Zhuang is basically Xiang Yu's follower, and he only makes a name for himself at the Feast at Hongmen.

To his surprise, Jiang Yang was as muscular as himself, a trait rarely seen among male actors these days, which made him feel a sense of camaraderie.

Others also made jokes.

"When you two stand together, you really look like brothers."

Through He Rundong's connections, Jiang Yang successfully infiltrated the "New Three Kingdoms Gang" and got along fairly well with them.

When old colleagues reunited and started working together again, they naturally talked about their previous experiences working together.

The new Three Kingdoms was broadcast in 2010 and it did quite well. It was the most successful of the four classic novels in this round of remakes. Otherwise, Gao Xixi would not have been able to raise more than 200 million yuan to make the Legend of Chu and Han.

However, its reputation is rather controversial.

More than a decade later, with the rise of "film and television archaeology," the new Three Kingdoms series gained popularity due to its abstract style, earning the reputation of "men have the new Three Kingdoms, women have Da Ru," which was probably something no one could have predicted.

However, the problem lies with the script, not the actors.

The director and screenwriter have reached an agreement. Who do you think you are to question it?

If you don't act, plenty of others will!

The actors were also innocent victims, so they could still joke around when they got together.

"If I hear another bad comment about the new Three Kingdoms, I'll go deaf!"

"Deafness is a sign of an emperor!"

The original cast making jokes was the funniest thing, and everyone burst into laughter, filling the scene with a joyful atmosphere.

Unfortunately, the laughter didn't last long.

As Gao Xixi finally made her grand entrance, everyone instantly stopped smiling. As expected of professional actors, their expressions changed so quickly.

It's fine to joke around a bit in private.

When someone is in front of you, you're afraid you won't be respectful enough.

Because Gao Xixi has a wide network of connections and a strong ability to organize events, he can produce several films a year. If you stick close to this powerful figure, you won't have to worry about not having any roles to play.

If they actually give you a job, what's your attitude?

"director!"

"director!"

"director!"

Everyone here is a smart person, and a chorus of compliments filled the air.

Gao Xixi casually waved his hand, and immediately everyone fell silent. He wasn't tall, but he had quite the presence.

Beside him are the male and female leads of the drama.

"The Legend of Chu and Han" is also a male-dominated drama, and Qin Lan, the female lead, actually only has about the fourth billing in terms of screen time.

Jiang Yang exchanged a glance with her, pretending not to know her.

Chen Daoming's status needs no introduction; everyone rushes to greet him.

In terms of acting skills, he's not top-notch. He always plays the same character, which limits his range. To be honest, he's not the best choice to play Liu Bang.

However, the Legend of Chu and Han cannot be without him.

Because only he can keep Gao Xixi in check.

Chen Daoming could even directly take over the director's duties, and Gao Xixi didn't dare to say anything.

Otherwise, if Gao Xixi is allowed to run wild, "The Legend of Chu and Han" might really turn into "New Three Kingdoms 2.0".

With everyone present, the next step is to begin work.

The production team of "The Legend of Chu and Han" prepared a grand opening ceremony, with a huge crowd of people, but Jiang Yang only managed to get a spot in a corner.

As the saying goes, "The weather is unpredictable."

Just when everything was ready except for the final push, an unexpected event occurred.

"Director, something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong?"

"Ho Yun-tung fell off his horse!"

This news startled Gao Xixi, and she became anxious as well.

"How is he?"

I rushed to the hospital to offer my condolences, and the result was a mix of joy and sorrow.

"His injuries are not serious, and he is certainly not in mortal danger. As long as he recovers well, he will not be left with any disability."

"But it's not a minor matter either; you'll still need to rest and recuperate properly."

"You should rest for at least two months, then have another check-up to see how your recovery is going."

What?

I just started filming and you're telling me the second male lead has to take a two-month break!

Gao Xixi is numb.

Ho Yun-tung was also very embarrassed. He accidentally fell off his horse during a test shoot. The horse was a bit out of control at the time, so his injuries were quite serious.

Regardless of the circumstances, it's undeniable that he disrupted the filming process, and he repeatedly apologized.

"I'm sorry, director. How about this: let's focus on filming the dialogue scenes for the first two months, and then film the action scenes later, once I've fully recovered."

"No!"

Before Gao Xixi could even consider the feasibility, the doctor rejected the plan.

What kind of dramatic scenes are we filming?

Just lie in bed!

He Rundong looked embarrassed and helpless.

Gao Xixi felt a little resentful, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

It's not like he wanted to fall off the horse; is he trying to commit insurance fraud?

He's unlucky too.

Gao Xixi could only comfort He Rundong, telling him not to worry, to take good care of himself, and to recover soon.

What about "The Legend of Chu and Han"?

Cold!

After Gao Xixi returned, she immediately went through the process with the producer.

Currently, filming is not allowed for He Rundong's side, including dialogue scenes, which means that the second male lead will have to join the crew two months later.

More accurately, it would be "at least two months".

The doctor's exact words were, "We'll have to see how well he recovers then."

Even if you're working hard on a film, you shouldn't risk your life. Gao Xixi can't just forcibly drag him out of his hospital bed.

Let's assume it's two months. Would it be feasible to postpone all of He Rundong's scenes and let others film for two months first, and then film Xiang Yu's scenes after he arrives?

The back-and-forth between the two will definitely have an impact.

Because Xiang Yu is the second male lead in this drama, he is the core of a separate storyline and has a lot of scenes with other characters.

He arrived two months late, so the filming schedule will definitely be exceeded.

Overtime means extra money.

"No!"

Upon hearing the words "additional money," Gao Xixi flatly refused.

The production cost of "Legend of Chu and Han" was 2.4 million yuan, which is considered the highest level of domestic dramas in this era. It is Gao Xixi's ability to raise so much money is his skill.

Look at that list of production companies that's not even enough to fill a whole page.

More money?

Where am I supposed to add it?!

This plan is unacceptable to Gao Xixi, so he only has one path left:

Change roles.

Ho Yun-tung himself expressed his understanding, after all, it was his turn to be unable to film, and the production team couldn't wait for him alone.

However, this option is also a worry, as Gao Xixi's hair is almost completely pulled out, and her already precarious hairline is now showing a red alert.

They're changing the actor? Who should they replace him with?

Xiang Yu is not so easy to find!