Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1823 Small Cost Comedy

Naturally, Gao Zhisen didn't dare to go against Lin Daoqiu's intention, so he immediately called Liu Zhenwei and asked him to come over immediately.

Liu Zhenwei arrived at the scene in less than half an hour, and he found that besides Gao Zhisen, Lin Daoqiu was also there.

"Mr. Lin..."

He called Mr. Lin respectfully, and then the other party pointed to the chair next to him to sit down.

Liu Zhenwei had just finished filming today's "Neighbors in the Street" when Gao Zhisen called him, and he didn't know what happened.

However, judging from the expression and movements on Gao Zhisen's face, it seems that his situation is not very good. Could it be that he provoked Lin Daoqiu?If this is the case, then things may be troublesome.

"You changed the script of "Rich and Rich"?"

Lin Daoqiu pointed to the script on the table.

Liu Zhenwei, who just sat down, didn't understand what happened, but he quickly picked up the script on the table and looked at it for a while, and then confirmed that it was indeed written by himself.

"Yes, Mr. Lin, I basically changed the script. Is there any problem?"

Liu Zhenwei immediately realized that the reason why Lin Daoqiu was unhappy was probably because of the script.

Could it be because of his poor writing that made Lin Daoqiu so angry?
"What do you think is the difference between the script I wrote before and the script you revised?"

At the beginning, Liu Zhenwei didn't know that Lin Daoqiu of "The Rich and Noble" wrote it. When he was asked such a question, he immediately turned pale with shock, and then turned his head to Gao Zhisen.

At this time, Gao Zhisen didn't dare to raise his head, and he didn't even dare to say a word now, for fear that Lin Daoqiu would know that he was hiding things from Liu Zhenwei.

The reason why they wanted to hide it from Liu Zhenwei at the beginning was also to allow him to change the script better. If he had been told that the script was written by Lin Daoqiu, he would not have dared to change it even if Liu Zhenwei was killed.

"Mr. Lin, it's actually like this. When I was revising the script, I discussed it with Director Gao and Mr. Mai. In order to add more stars, I added the role of police and gangsters to the plot."

According to Mai Jia, the hottest movie in Hong Kong right now is comedy besides action.

But no matter what type of movie it is, if it lacks the joining of big-name stars, it can be said to be very difficult to get a good result.

This time, since "Wealth and Wealth" is scheduled for the Spring Festival, Mai Jia and Huang Baiming's idea is very simple and rude, using a lot of stars to attract the audience, and the plot is placed second.

But their ideas are completely different from Lin Daoqiu's original ideas. If they want to use big stars, it will be their turn to make the decision. I have already made my decision.

"My play was defined as a low-cost comedy at the beginning, and you should have heard it clearly at the time."

Lin Daoqiu looked at Gao Zhisen and continued: "Since it is going to be changed, I have no objection, but using such a crude method and changing it randomly, even if a sensational plot is added, it is still a bad show."

For the script written by Liu Zhenwei, Lin Daoqiu can be said to be very dissatisfied, because he originally planned to make a comedy movie with a small cost.

But now it has become an urban action comedy "blockbuster", and it is still the star-studded kind, the more he thinks about it, the angrier he gets.

"You were able to shoot well when you took over "Happy Ghost", but now you are getting worse and worse. I have no objection to your making blockbuster movies, but not every movie has to be shot with blockbuster specifications."

Gao Zhisen's head was almost buried in his chest by Lin Daoqiu's training. In fact, the incident this time had nothing to do with him. It was all Mai Jia and Huang Baiming's idea.

He has no right to speak in front of the two bosses, Gao Zhisen can only do what they say.

"Let me ask you one last time, how do you plan to shoot this low-budget "Rich and Rich"?"

Lin Daoqiu didn't want to continue talking with Gao Zhisen. If he didn't have the confidence to shoot, Lin Daoqiu didn't mind changing people. Even if he came to shoot by himself in the end, he wouldn't let Mai Jia and Huang Baiming do that.

"According to Mr. Lin's original script, the budget of 500 million is enough. Zhen Wei and I will definitely work together to make this small-budget comedy well."

If he didn't know how to answer at this time, then Gao Zhisen would probably live in a dog's stomach for the rest of his life.

Although "Wealth is Overwhelming" could not be made into a big production, if Lin Daoqiu was really angered, then he would never have a chance to stand out in his life.

Liu Zhenwei on the side was also nodding repeatedly, for fear that Lin Daoqiu would be unhappy if he slowed down.

"The box office of small-budget movies may not necessarily be bad. It depends on how well you shoot. If Xiangjiang's box office can exceed 2000 million, I will give you 200 million."

With a box office of 500 million, 500 million can cover the cost. If there is more, it is considered a profit, and the box office income from other places is not included.

If "Wealthy Man" can earn more than 2000 million at the box office in Xiangjiang, it can sell at least twice as much overseas.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin, we will do our best to make this movie a good one, and we will never let you down."

"Yes, yes, Director Gao and I have the same thoughts."

It doesn't matter if it's money or not. Gao Zhisen is most concerned about Lin Daoqiu's attitude towards him. At least from the current point of view, Lin Daoqiu is still willing to give him a chance.

"It's better for you to discuss how to shoot, there is still some time before the Spring Festival."

Lin Daoqiu seemed to have exhausted the anger in his heart. After sitting for a while, he left the scene with Fang Jinsheng.

After Lin Daoqiu left, Gao Zhisen slumped on the sofa, feeling that his whole body was soaked in sweat.

"I'm sorry Zhenwei, I didn't tell you that this script was written by Mr. Lin, and I was worried that you would tie your hands and feet if you knew it."

Gao Zhisen hurriedly explained to Liu Zhenwei that it was indeed their fault for cheating Liu Zhenwei this time, but Gao Zhisen did not come up with this idea, he just learned it for others.

"Director Gao doesn't need to say that, it's over when it's over."

Liu Zhenwei is still just a small screenwriter, and Gao Zhisen has already made several blockbuster movies as the director. There is still a big gap between the two in terms of status.

So even if Liu Zhenwei had any complaints in his heart, he would never dare to vent it in front of Gao Zhisen, so this kind of suffering could only be swallowed silently.

"This time, even if I owe you a favor, just ask if you need anything in the future, as long as I can do it, I will do my best."

Gao Zhisen also knew that he had made Liu Zhenwei miserable and almost made Lin Daoqiu misunderstand him, so he had to return the other party's favor no matter what.

But how to make this small-budget comedy movie well is definitely a big challenge for Gao Zhisen and Liu Zhenwei.

(End of this chapter)