Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1802

"Don't be nervous, Tsui Hark is still easy to talk to, especially now that everyone has eliminated the barriers, he has no reason to reject us."

In a tea restaurant, He Guanchang and Jet Li were sitting and chatting inside.

Hearing what He Guanchang said, it seems that he should have asked Tsui Hark out for tea, and he still has something to ask him for help, and Jet Li should be involved in this matter.

"Director Xu is indeed a very good director. If I have the opportunity to work with him, it will definitely be a good thing for me."

Jet Li was persuaded by He Guanchang and brought to Xiangjiang from the United States, originally planning to show his strength.

But it is a pity that the battle between Golden Harvest and New Oriental has caused Golden Harvest's strength to become weaker and weaker.

In the end, he could only co-produce two films with Liu Jiahui. Although it was still a hit, his reputation in Hong Kong has never been able to rise.

Now that Golden Harvest has become a satellite company under New Oriental, it is indeed a good opportunity for Jet Li to make him popular.

As long as Tsui Hark is willing to cooperate with them, He Guanchang believes that with Tsui Hark's ability, it is absolutely no problem to promote Jet Li as the top martial arts star in Hong Kong.

After all, Jet Li's skills are superb and he looks very handsome, which fully meets the conditions to become a top martial arts star. What is missing now is a movie that will make him explode.

And this key point, Jiahe chose Tsui Hark, and they even thought about the movie they wanted Jet Li to make.

"Mr. He, why are you free to invite me to drink tea today?"

Tsui Hark has been quite busy recently. Apart from preparing for "A Hero", he also has a "A Chinese Ghost Story" in his hand.

But even so, after He Guanchang called him, he still found time to attend the appointment.

"Director Xu, please take a seat. I'm sorry to trouble you to take the time to have tea with us."

He Guanchang was much more polite to Tsui Hark. If it was the past, he would definitely not be as attentive to Tsui Hark as he is now.

Tsui Hark felt a little puzzled by He Guanchang's abnormal behavior. After he looked at Jet Li next to him, Tsui Hark seemed to have guessed something.

"Mr. He, don't say that. You are a senior in the film industry. I still have a lot to learn from you."

Naturally, Tsui Hark would not win in front of He Guanchang. After all, he is also a big shot in the film industry. Even if the theaters and studios were sold to New Oriental, Golden Harvest's strength should not be underestimated.

Especially now that Golden Harvest and New Oriental have reconciled, and Lin Daoqiu has also taken him under his command, I believe that Golden Harvest's rise in the future should not be difficult.

"Director Xu is too polite. You have been in the limelight recently. I heard that many people who want to work with you don't have the opportunity."

Tsui Hark has basically been booked by Lin Daoqiu. Even if he doesn't make Lin Daoqiu's movies, he still has his own movies to make.

However, Tsui Hark's cooperation with Lin Daoqiu is different from others, that is, the money they get is not too much.

If Tsui Hark cooperates with other people in a movie, and the budget is also provided by other people, then Tsui Hark can not only get the salary, but even get a share of the movie box office.

But cooperating with Lin Daoqiu is not so particular. Lin Daoqiu only pays the salary and does not share dividends.

After all, Lin Daoqiu came up with the script and budget, and Tsui Hark was at most only acting as the director or producer. If he wanted to get a share of the film, that would be impossible.

But if Tsui Hark cooperates with others, then he can absolutely ask for a share of the box office in addition to the film salary. This is more attractive to Tsui Hark, otherwise he might as well continue to make Lin Daoqiu's movies .

"Mr. He praised me too much. I have two films in production now, and I don't have time to make other films at all. As for what you said about someone asking me to make a film, I'm afraid it's just a misinformation."

Except for New Oriental, Tsui Hark is basically unlikely to accept outside films, but these situations were before the existence of the United Cinemas, and now this situation has been broken.

After all, the Xiangjiang film circle has been unified by Lin Daoqiu, and now it can be said that the entire Xiangjiang film circle is under the control of Lin Daoqiu except for a small part.

Under such circumstances, Tsui Hark has no problem with anyone he wants to cooperate with. Of course, Lixin Cinemas must be excluded first.

"Director Xu, to be honest, I heard that "Swordsman" is going to have a sequel. It should be true."

He Guanchang suddenly changed the topic to the drama "Swordsman", which surprised Tsui Hark a little.

But He Guanchang heard it right, Tsui Hark is indeed planning to make a sequel to "Swordsman", and the cast will basically use the previous actors.

He Guanchang suddenly appeared today, could it be that he intends to recommend Jet Li to play a supporting role in the sequel of "Swordsman"?If so, Tsui Hark would not refuse.

Because he has also watched the two films made by Jet Li and Liu Jiahui before, in fact, he has always liked Jet Li's martial arts, but he has never had the opportunity to cooperate with him.

If He Guanchang really has such an idea this time, it's not that Tsui Hark can't think about it. After all, it's just a supporting role, and he can still be found if he chooses.

"Mr. He's news is really well-informed. I do plan to make a sequel to "Swordsman", but the cast of this movie has basically been decided, and it will take at least a few months before the filming takes place."

He Guanchang nodded as he listened, this was very consistent with the news he had inquired about.

After all, "Swordsman" sold well at the box office in Hong Kong and Taiwan, so it would be a waste if it didn't make a sequel.

"What does Director Xu think of Ajie?"

"Mr. Li's skills are outstanding. I have seen all the movies he made before. To tell you the truth, I like his action scenes very much. He is free and easy, and his movements are very chic."

Tsui Hark did not hide his admiration for Jet Li, but what he did not expect was that the role Ho Guan Chang wanted was not a supporting role, but the protagonist in "Swordsman".

"Thank you Director Xu for the compliment. Actually, I also think Ajie is a very good actor, but unfortunately, I have never been able to find a suitable movie for him until I thought of Director Xu."

Originally, Tsui Hark thought that He Guanchang was talking politely, but he didn't think too much, just smiled and shook his hand.

But then He Guanchang said suddenly.

"I think if Ajie can take on the role of Linghu Chong, he will definitely impress Director Xu."

"Mr. Ho wants Ah Jie to replace Ah Sam as Linghu Chong?"

When Tsui Hark understood what He Guanchang meant, his eyes were as big as a bull's.

(End of this chapter)