Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1432 You Play the Villain
Under Fang Yihua's help, Dibao and Jiahe came together again, and decided to help Jiahe make a few movies as a priority.

It's not that Pan Disheng is so generous, it's just that he understands the reason why his lips are dead and his teeth are cold.

If Jiahe is not supported at this time, then Di Bao will face New Oriental alone, which is not a situation Pan Disheng and others would like to see.

However, since it is a cooperation, it is inevitable that there must be a priority. In this case, both parties have their own ideas.

"If you let him play a supporting role right from the start, Jiahe won't have any objections?"

Sammo Hung intends to make his first film together, let Jet Li play a supporting role first, and see how it works before arranging the next film.

However, Yuen Biao was worried that this arrangement would make Golden Harvest disagree.

After all, it was agreed at the beginning to help Jiahe, but the arrangement now will inevitably make people feel a little unjust.

"Don't worry, I will communicate with Jiahe about this matter."

Sammo Hung waved his hand, and he didn't take this matter to heart at all. In his opinion, as long as his bowl of water is level, I believe Jiahe will not have any objections.

Moreover, apart from Xiangjiang, other major regions refused to buy Golden Harvest's films. At this time, it is obviously impossible for Jet Li to be the protagonist.

It can be said that Sammo Hung has considered a lot, not just thinking about issues from Di Bao's standpoint.

Not long after, He Guanchang brought Jet Li to Dibao. The purpose of their visit this time was to discuss the first new play.

After some simple greetings, He Guanchang and Jet Li went to the opposite chairs and sat down.

"Mr. He, this is the script we prepared this time. The name of the movie is "Mad Man". The investment of this movie is about 5000 million Hong Kong dollars, and the special effects are done by our own special effects company."

The movie "Mad Man" is a big production that Sammo Hung will make this year. Jet Li was brought in because of the cooperation with Golden Harvest.

This is a special effects action movie, and it is also one of Di Bao's highlights this year.

When He Guanchang heard that the investment in "Mad Man" reached 5000 million, he was also overjoyed.

After all, only big productions can bring big rewards and attention. These things are learned from Lin Daoqiu, and they have been practiced for many years.

"Then how much Di Bao plans to invest in this movie?"

Since it is a cooperation, it is impossible for Di Bao to be sold out, and Golden Harvest naturally has to invest a corresponding amount in it.

Regarding this matter, Sammo Hung had already considered it before He Guanchang came.

"Di Bao intends to invest 4000 million yuan, accounting for [-]% of the film, and the remaining amount will be handed over to Golden Harvest."

This sounded very reasonable, Dibao made 5000 million out of the 4000 million investment, so it was only natural for them to account for [-]%.

But for He Guanchang, Sammo Hung's words made him a little confused.

In He Guanchang's opinion, Jet Li should be the starring role in this drama. If this is the case, how can Golden Harvest only invest 1000 million, which is too little.

No matter how generous Di Bao is, it is impossible to be so generous. Since this situation has occurred, there is only one possibility, Jet Li will not play an important role in this drama.

He Guanchang didn't speak, but opened the script and read it.

Originally in a good mood, he slowly frowned unconsciously while reading the script.

There are two protagonists in this play. From the setting point of view, no matter how you look at it, it can be seen that these two roles should be tailor-made for Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao.

Since this is the case, then Jet Li may only be reduced to a supporting role, which is not what He Guanchang wants to see.

But on the other hand, He Guanchang felt that he was a little overthinking, maybe one of the two protagonists had the role of Jet Li.

Just in case, He Guanchang could only find a way to turn a corner and ask.

"I don't know what role Ajie is assigned in this play?"

"In order to let Ajie play better, I decided that he will play the villain of this play."

Although he had already expected such a situation in his heart before, when Sammo Hung said this, He Guanchang's expression became a little more serious.

In the first film with the other party, Jet Li will be arranged to be the villain, which makes He Guanchang a bit hard to accept.

We must know that Jet Li is the leading star that Golden Harvest will cultivate in the future, how could he be allowed to play a supporting role in other movies, and he is also a big villain.

Regardless of whether the drama will be a hit or not, it can be said that the help to Jet Li will not be too star.

If the big villain plays too well, let the audience fix the image of Jet Li as a villain, which is definitely not what He Guanchang wants to see.

"Mr. He, if you have any ideas, you might as well say them and discuss them."

Seeing He Guanchang with a serious face, Sammo Hung guessed that he must be dissatisfied with his arrangement for Jet Li in this drama.

"Ajie is the one that Golden Harvest will focus on cultivating in the future. Let him play the role of a villain. Wouldn't it be bad for his image?"

He Guanchang endured his dissatisfaction and explained to Sammo Hung that, after all, Jet Li will be the focus of Golden Harvest's training in the next few years.

If there is a problem with the image, it will be a big trouble for Jiahe at that time.

"Mr. He, in my opinion, the most important thing for Ajie now is to gain a firm foothold in Xiangjiang. As for the image problem, there is no need to worry too much about it. After all, no one has played a villain before."

Before Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao became leading actors, most of them were villains when they were running the show, that is, after they became big stars, they continued to play positive roles.

In Sammo Hung's view, what Jet Li has to consider now is not his image, but to make the audience familiar with him, so that he can gain a firm foothold in Hong Kong.

However, it is completely different from what Sammo Hung thought, in He Guanchang's view, the image issue is very important, and this kind of thing cannot be compromised.

"If Mr. He has any concerns, you can go back and think about it for a few days. Anyway, the film has just started preparations, and it will take some time for the official filming."

Sammo Hung could see that He Guanchang was unwilling to make Jet Li a villain, so I am afraid that this matter cannot be settled today.

"If that's the case, let's follow what Sanmao said. In fact, we are very willing to cooperate with Dibao, but the image of Ajie is very important to Golden Harvest, so we must be cautious."

Although He Guanchang said so, unless the film is the protagonist, otherwise he does not intend to involve Jet Li.

On the way back, Jet Li expressed his opinion to He Guanchang.

"Actually, if necessary, I think it's okay to play the villain."

From Jet Li's point of view, what Sammo Hung said just now is indeed reasonable. At this time, he is actually not well-known in Hong Kong, and he needs to act in more important movies to have a chance for the audience to remember him.

He Guanchang shook his head without even thinking about it. After all, Jet Li's thoughts were too different from what he needed to consider. This is not just a problem of a play.

"Forget about this movie. After I go back, I will find a famous screenwriter to write a few books. Then I will cooperate with Dibao. Dibao can invest 5000 million yuan to make a movie. It's not like Golden Harvest can't afford the money."

Golden Harvest actually has a lot of cash flow in their hands. If there is really a need to spend money, they will not be stingy with opening their pockets.

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