China Entertainment 1997.

Chapter 435 This may be the sorrow of the boss

When "Fairy Tale" hits theaters, the crew of "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" that Cao Xuan started to prepare has basically taken shape.

The director is still old monster Xu, the martial arts director has changed, Zhang Lei is still there, and the other one has changed from Yuan Kui to his apprentice Sang Lin.

The latter was poached by Cao Xuan to join Fanxing because of the previous cooperation in "Xiuchun Knife", and became Fanxing's queen martial arts instructor Shuangbi with Zhang Lei.

Compared with Yuan Kui, Sang Lin, who had just graduated from the teacher at this time, was still a little immature.

However, because the first part of "Xiu Chun Knife" has already given the general action style, as long as it is done step by step, there is no big problem.

Besides, Sang Lin is a teacher, not a traitor.

This time "Xiu Chun Knife 2" was originally scheduled for Yuan Kui, but he refused because he wanted to push his apprentice to the top position. If there is a problem, he, the master, will not come to help.

Not to mention, Cao Xuan still invited Yuan Baye this time to serve as the general martial arts consultant, to check the overall situation.

In terms of actors, Cao Xuan remains unchanged, Wei Zhongxian, Xu Xianchun, Chongzhen, etc. who also appeared in the two films are also the original cast of the first film.

Duan Long, Wu Jing, Hu Jun, and Gao Yuanyuan are the key actors in the first film, and they also have more or less guest appearances.

For the rest of the role, Fan Xiaopang plays the heroine Beizhai. This has been decided early, so there is no need to say more.

Zeng Damei played the role of Ding Baiying, cold and domineering, tough and tender on the outside, Cao Xuan hardly thought of two people, seeing this role, he decided on Nishinomiya Niangniang.

In the past half a year, Zeng Damei has specially practiced fighting scenes, specially dealing with Ding Baiying and Li Mochou from "The Legend of Condor Heroes".

Ding Baiying's two apprentices, one was given to Fan Xing's big honey, and the other was arranged by Xigong Niangniang to Yang Shuo of Class 02 under the pretense of public welfare.

Pei Lun is played by Chen Minghao, Qin Hao plays the villain Ling Yunkai, Monk Jinghai, Yin Cheng, Zheng Zhangban and other roles are assigned according to needs, and suitable candidates have basically been found.

Before the start of the show, the only role that hadn't been decided yet was the second male lead, Lu Wenzhao.

"Embroidered Spring Knife 2" is different from the previous one. At that time, apart from Cao Xuan, the actors of the three brothers were also well-known.

Hu Jun is on fire because of "Tian Long Ba Bu", Wu Jing is a rising star of Kung Fu, plus a villain Zhao Wenzhuo.

Don't underestimate the latter, as Cheng Long and other Kung Fu superstars of the older generation gradually began to decline, several action actors in the Mesozoic Era are the most famous, Zhen Zi and Zhao Wenzhuo,
Although the development of movies has not been particularly prosperous in the past few years, the celebrity is still there. If it weren't for Cao Xuan's starring role, coupled with Xu's old friendship, it might not be possible to invite him to play the villain.

When Zhao Wenzhuo first came to Xiangjiang, he participated in the extremely popular "Huang Feihong" series at that time, and later took over as the second generation of Huang Feihong, and Mr. Xu contributed to it.

Later, Zhao was asked to star in films such as "Green Snake" and "Knife" directed by himself.

It can be said that Mr. Xu has a kindness to Zhao Wenzhuo. Although the two parties separated for some reason, the friendship is still there.

Otherwise, even if Zhao Wenzhuo is willing to act, he won't be able to lose face, but with Mr. Xu's mediation, there will be a step——

I'm here for director Xu, I don't pick roles, I just play whatever I want!
I not only retained my dignity, but also lost benefits, the crew achieved their goal, and Old Freak Xu also had face.

And everyone has the bottom line in their hearts, and the so-called favors don't count, and everyone is happy.

Hu, Wu, and Zhao are all well-known entertainers, Duan Long is also well-known, and Gao Yuanyuan is a popular floret.

Although the cast of "Embroidered Spring Knife" is not luxurious, it is reasonable, otherwise it would not be listed as a "blockbuster".

In contrast, "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" is relatively shabby, except for Cao Xuan, the only one who can do it is the popular actor Fan Xiaopang.

Zeng Damei, who became popular because of the Spring Festival Gala and the scandal, barely counts as half, and Yan Kuan, who plays Chongzhen, is also good, but the role is too small, it is difficult to call it a leading role, it can only be regarded as a supporting role or a cameo.

Two apprentices like Pei Lun and Ding Baiying are both relatively unknown film and television newcomers, and they have no publicity and box office appeal at all.

Fortunately, "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" is a sequel, and it has some enthusiasm, but even so, the relatively luxurious cast is very helpful to the film, both in terms of performance quality and publicity.

So Cao Xuan hoped that Lu Wenzhao would find a well-known actor to play the role, with the best first-line ability to add some weight to the movie.

Lu Wenzhao's setting in the film is about forty, maybe younger, and the actors are more restrained and deep. They can pretend to be ugly, but they can also not be arrogant, and there are some paranoid idealizations.

Cao Xuan poked around and felt that Wang Zhiwen was quite suitable.

Lao Wang's strength and image are not to mention, and his age is also appropriate. He was born in 1966 and he is not yet in his forties this year, which is similar to Lu Wenzhao in the movie.

Even if Lu Wenzhao is younger, it doesn't matter, Lao Wang looks younger in the first place.

In later generations, many actors of the same age began to play the role of grandpa, and he still fell in love with the older girl in the play, and it didn't violate the harmony.

Cao Xuan believed very much that Wang Zhiwen would take the role of Lu Wenzhao well. The only difficulty was that Cao Xuan was a little worried that he and Zeng Li would be suppressed.

This one is too fierce, Cao Xuan personally thinks he is one of the top ten Chinese actors.

Cao Xuan crazily admired his master Li Xuejian, and called himself the number one little fan, but he did not dare to say that Li Xuejian could surpass Wang Zhiwen.

Back then, Cao Xuan was a fledgling, young and vigorous, and with a learning attitude, he was very happy to play with Wang Zhiwen.

Now that I am older, successful and famous, I also have a deeper feeling for acting. On the contrary, I don't have the ease that I was not afraid of tigers when I was born at the beginning of the year.

Of course, the current Cao Xuan is not the Xiao Cao who just debuted back then. The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers double slam + two nominations for Golden Horse Best Actor proves Cao Xuan's strength.

Wang Zhiwen is great, but Cao Yingdi is not just for nothing.

Chen Daoming, Zhang Guoli, Li Xuejian, Liang Jiahui, Jin Shijie, Wu Zhenyu...

It is not once or twice that Cao Xuan has played against these top actors, and he is no less than Wang Zhiwen.

After tidying up his mood, Cao Xuan immediately extended an invitation to Wang Zhiwen.

In the past two years, Wang Zhiwen's main development is still based on TV series, and he has produced crime TV series such as "Black Ice" and "Black Mist".

There is not much effort in film, mainly because there is no resources, or it is a low-budget literary film, and the few commercial films are all for Xiangjiang actors.

When Cao Xuan called and chatted with him, he learned that his last movie was a horror movie.

It's not that horror movies are bad, but it's a waste for such an actor to act in a horror movie with an edge-of-the-line script.

However, Wang Zhiwen's own mentality is quite good. He doesn't choose movies and TV shows, he acts when he has one, and rests if he doesn't.

When I learned that Cao Xuan invited him to play the lead role in "Xiu Chun Knife 2", I didn't have the excitement of an ordinary actor, nor the arrogance of a literary actor. He just expressed his desire to read the script, just like a normal work contact.

Cao Xuan appreciates this kind of attitude towards life very much. If he were Wang Zhiwen, it would be difficult to keep calm.

It's not the so-called difference in ideological realm. Cao Xuan feels that "open-minded" and "motivated" can't be separated into high and low. and the environment.

Cao Xuan appreciates and even envies Wang Zhiwen's attitude towards life, but he doesn't feel that his life is worse than others.

Although he is as busy as a dog every year, he enjoys flowers, applause, money, status and the top.

Maybe he is an ordinary person, but compared to an ordinary life, he prefers this kind of happiness...

Regarding the role of Lu Wenzhao, Wang Zhiwen quickly responded, expressing his willingness to play the role.

Cao Xuan was not surprised either, he had inquired before looking for someone, and Wang Zhiwen was free.

The role of Lu Wenzhao is well portrayed, and Fanxing's remuneration price is also suitable, even slightly higher.

Moreover, the two have an old relationship, he is Cao Xuan's half teacher, and Cao Xuan occasionally sends a greeting text message during the New Year and holidays, obviously he has always maintained respect.

Cao Xuan is the boss, he respects Wang Zhiwen, and the people below also give face, which shows that the working environment is excellent, and Wang Zhiwen has no reason to refuse.

After Wang Zhiwen was in place, the crew of "Xiu Chun Knife 2" also officially launched in Beijing on March 3.

As the sequel to last year's box office runner-up, "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" is undoubtedly the highlight of this year's Spring Festival, and the attention received by the crew is not inferior to that of Director Chen's "The Promise".

Many media even compared the two works together for a simple reason.

If nothing else, "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" should be Fanxing's first Lunar New Year campaign, and "The Promise" has a chance of more than 80% to be scheduled for the Lunar New Year at the end of this year.

In other words, the two films are likely to become the overlords of the Lunar New Year file at the end of this year, directly competing at the box office.

One is recognized as the number one director in the industry, and the other is a Uranus superstar who is in the limelight, it can be said that sparks hit the earth!
Everyone can't wait to travel through time and space to enjoy this famous box office battle that will be recorded in the history of Chinese film.

Some people even secretly expected that Cao Xuan's "Xiu Chun Knife 2" swept Chen Dadao, so count Lao Mouzi's "House of Flying Daggers" last summer.

The "Embroidered Spring Knife" series and Cao Xuan will achieve a double kill of the two most prestigious directors in the Mainland.

Thinking about it feels exciting!
But more people are not optimistic about the prospect of "Xiu Chun Knife 2", after all, that is Director Chen who made "Farewell My Concubine".

The investment of "The Promise" is said to be 3.4-3.6 million. In comparison, the salary of "Xiu Chun Knife 2" including Cao Xuan's friendship price is just over 3000 million, a difference of ten times in cost.

Although the movie does not speak according to the cost, but with such a huge cost difference, it is still hard to believe that "Xiu Chun Knife 2" can defeat the strong with the weak.

If it weren't for the support of the popularity of the previous work, and the fact that Cao Xuan is in the limelight now, I am afraid that many people would not compare "Xiu Chun Knife 2" with "The Promise".

Regarding the one-sided pessimism of the outside world, Cao Xuan himself is still very calm.

Last summer, no one was optimistic that "Xiu Chun Knife" would win "House of Flying Daggers", they thought he would be beaten by the old Mouzi.

As a result, after "Embroidered Spring Knife" was released, it directly robbed the box office, and "House of Flying Daggers" was almost forced to be drawn ahead of schedule, which was tens of millions less than the expected box office.

Others thought that "The Promise" created by Director Chen after three years was a stunning masterpiece, but only Cao Xuan knew what it was.

When facing off against "House of Flying Daggers", Cao Xuan was faintly worried that "Embroidered Spring Knife" was not as likable as the former.

But against "The Promise", Mr. Cao is very confident.

That movie is not a question of not bad, but a question of life.

I suspect that I bought a ticket to watch this movie because I was out of my mind. Except for Zhang Yunv's sex scene, the whole movie is useless.

Cao Xuan is not sure whether "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" can compete with "The Promise" at the box office. After all, the opponent's momentum is indeed fierce, and the name of Director Chen and the luxurious starring lineup are also attractive enough.

But in terms of word-of-mouth, Cao Xuan thinks that even if the crew and actors of "Xiu Chun Knife 2" are collectively bad, they are better than "The Promise".

At least "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" is a story that has a beginning and an end and is understandable...

Of course, these words can only be kept in the heart, in the face of the reporter's digging, Cao Xuan still has to praise Director Chen a few words.

"Farewell My Concubine is one of my favorite movies so far. I watch it twice every year and taste it carefully. I also look forward to Director Chen bringing a magical masterpiece with an oriental flavor."

"Director Chen did look for me to play Jang Dong Gun's role, but due to schedule conflicts, I had to miss it."

"Not participating in "The Promise" is not a contradiction with Xie Feng as the outside world said. If I don't want to cooperate with him, what will happen to the story of "New Police Story"."

"No problem. If Director Chen invites me and I'm free, I will appear at the premiere of "The Promise"."

"..."

The entertainment industry is all about talking to people, talking nonsense to hell, Cao Xuan sometimes envies Feng Pants, he can say a few words, don't care if it's right or not, anyway, the mouth is the first to enjoy the fun.

There is also Wang Zhiwen, who is also famous, and wants to say what he wants to say. Although he has offended many people and has limited resources, he has not wronged himself after all.

With Cao Xuan's status, he is definitely not afraid of offending people, but he has to take his public image into account, and he often has to keep his mouth shut. Sometimes even he himself despises this kind of "hypocrisy".

Cao Xuan now sometimes hopes that someone with enough weight will shoot at him, so that he can openly fight back without any scruples, and vent his depression.

But it's a pity that so far few have such courage, but there are some clowns who want to fight for the layout, but this kind of person Cao Xuan loses his position even if he ignores him.

Sometimes Cao Xuan thinks about it, maybe this is the sorrow of the boss, if he wants to quarrel with someone, no one dares to fight...

Cao Xuan's interview with the opening ceremony of "Embroidered Spring Knife 2" was spread, and immediately received enthusiastic feedback from the film crew of "The Promise".

In the media, the other party publicly invited Cao Xuan to participate in the premiere ceremony of "The Promise" in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Chen.

It can be seen that the investment of more than 3 million yuan has put a lot of pressure on the film crew of "The Promise", and they have changed their tricks to create hype.

Cao Xuan just said a polite word to the media, and immediately beat him to death, pulling Cao Xuan to hype.

The food looks so ugly that even his own people can't stand it, so Han Sanye took the initiative to call to apologize.

But there is one thing to say, "The Promise" can be hyped by Cao Xuan, and "Xiu Chun Knife 2" can also take advantage of each other. The two parties have reached a certain degree of mutual benefit and bundled publicity.

Cao Xuan has no objection to promoting together with "The Promise", but he is afraid that the comparison with "The Promise" will be too miserable and the other party will not look good.

He may not care about Dao Chen's thoughts, but he still has to worry about China Film's face.

However, Sanye Han was really enthusiastic, Cao Xuan was half-hearted, and could only be "forced" to agree...

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