Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1840 Rumors Abound
The Xiangjiang film circle said it was big or small, and once there was any news, no matter how secret it was, it would spread in a small area.

Yu Yunkang received the news that Lin Daoqiu's new film was going to enter Hollywood, and it didn't take long for it to spread in a small area.

Some people who have a good relationship with Yu Yun are naturally very happy for him, and also happy that the horror movies that have been neglected in Xiangjiang movies have finally come to the fore.

But on the other hand, some people are dissatisfied with Yu Yunkang's sudden appointment by Lin Daoqiu to direct this big production.

All of a sudden, many strange rumors about Yu Yunkang began to spread in the movie circle.

Some people say that Yu Yunkang has never achieved any outstanding box office results, and this time he was asked to direct a blockbuster film because he was mostly Huang.

Others said that Yu Yunkang had no experience in directing blockbuster films at all, and that he had to find someone with achievements and experience.

As for Yu Yunkang, he has been quite depressed recently because of the poor box office performance of "The Fierce Cat".

Unexpectedly, after taking over the "Human Purge Project", the sudden voice of doubt made him a little overwhelmed.

"It seems that you haven't had a good rest. Are you too tired recently?"

Lin Daoqiu asked Yu Yunkang to bring the written script to discuss together every few days.

When Yu Yunkang sent the script to New Oriental today, Lin Daoqiu found that his spirit didn't seem to be very good.

"It may be that I wrote it too late last night. Mr. Lin, please rest assured that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my health."

Yu Yunkang forced himself to cheer up, he didn't want Lin Daoqiu to pay too much attention to himself, he hoped that the other party would focus on the movie.

I believe that as long as I can make this movie well, those doubts from the outside world will naturally disappear in time.

"I've heard a lot of rumors about you recently, I believe you should have heard of them to some extent."

Lin Daoqiu didn't believe that Yu Yunkang didn't know the rumors about him outside, and it was almost impossible to say that Yu Yunkang would not be affected.

After all, he didn't get much attention in the Xiangjiang film industry before, because basically there was no competition with him in the horror films he made.

But now that he suddenly has such a big opportunity to enter Hollywood, it is normal for him to be hotly discussed by the public.

"Thank you Mr. Lin for your concern. In fact, I'm fine. I don't care too much about those gossips. After all, I still have to rely on my grades to speak."

It seems that Yu Yunkang doesn't care too much about the outside world's comments on him. If it is true, it must be a good thing for him.

However, in Lin Daoqiu's view, it is absolutely impossible for Yu Yunkang to say that he has not been influenced by those public opinions.

Therefore, Lin Daoqiu made the following arrangements in order to make "Human Purge" a good film.

"This movie is going to be filmed in Hollywood, so I plan to let you go to Hollywood first. As for the director who is with you, I will let him go to Hollywood to find you later."

Lin Daoqiu's arrangement is actually for Yu Yunkang to have a quiet place to write the script.

If he is allowed to stay in Xiangjiang, Lin Daoqiu is worried that there will be more rumors against him in the future.

Lin Daoqiu will not be affected by these things, he is worried that these rumors will disturb Yu Yunkang's creative mentality, which is not good.

"Oh...Since this is Mr. Lin's decision, I naturally have no objection."

Yu Yunkang graduated from the Film Department of the University of California, Los Angeles, so he is naturally proficient in English.

"Human Purge Project" was filmed in Hollywood, so it is natural to consider that there are many scenes that Xiangjiang does not have.

If this movie had to be filmed in Hong Kong, it would not only cost a lot of money, but also unnecessary.

Unless Lin Daoqiu plans to shoot some Hollywood movies in Xiangjiang in the future, he has no reason to spend so much money on scenery in Xiangjiang.

"Let's go as soon as possible after packing up. I hope the film can be finished shooting and released by Christmas."

Lin Daoqiu has already figured it out, "Human Purge Project" will be released in the week before Christmas, or during Christmas.

Although such a movie does not seem to be suitable for a holiday like Christmas, Lin Daoqiu sometimes wants to try new tricks.

Christmas doesn't have to be that kind of family-friendly film, and it's not impossible to make other types of films occasionally.

After Yu Yunkang left, Lin Daoqiu called Fang Jinsheng, who was going to visit the crew of "A Chinese Ghost Story" today.

Lin Daoqiu "forced" Wang Zuxian to play Nie Xiaoqian before. Although this was not within Tsui Hark's expectations, he still accepted Lin Daoqiu's arrangement.

Since Tsui Hark has accepted this decision silently, Lin Daoqiu naturally can't leave this "A Chinese Ghost Story" aside and ignore it.

And besides Wang Zuxian, the protagonist of this play is Leslie Cheung.

Lin Daoqiu hadn't seen him for a while, and today he happened to be able to drop by and visit him.

On the way to the crew of "A Chinese Ghost Story", Lin Daoqiu bought some pastries and fruits along the way, and then went straight to the set of Fu Shandao.

Knowing that Lin Daoqiu was coming to visit the set today, Tsui Hark started the film early today, and then pushed forward the filming of the scenes of Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong.

In the afternoon, Lin Daoqiu arrived at the scene on time.

"Everyone be quiet, Mr. Lin is here to visit the class."

Wang Zuxian didn't know that Lin Daoqiu would come to visit the class today. When he saw the other party, he immediately showed a smile that he couldn't hide.

"Xiaoxian's outfit is really good. It seems that you are quite suitable to play a female ghost."

Although Lin Daoqiu said so, if he hadn't seen the female ghost played by Wang Zuxian N times in later generations, I am afraid he would never have imagined that the other party could play the female ghost so vividly.

"It was thanks to Mr. Lin's arrangement that I had the opportunity to direct such an excellent actor. I really want to express my gratitude to Mr. Lin for this."

Half of what Tsui Hark said was true, and the other half was actually a polite remark.

After Wang Zuxian changed into a costume, he looked very eye-catching, but as for making Tsui Hark feel so amazing that no one can compare to her, it is still impossible.

After all, Tsui Hark is different from ordinary audiences. He has seen countless beauties.

When "A Chinese Ghost Story" was going to be filmed, Tsui Hark had a few candidate roles, but Joey Wong wasn't in it.

If it weren't for Lin Daoqiu's request, it is estimated that Tsui Hark would not necessarily find Wang Zuxian to play Nie Xiaoqian in this life.

"Director Xu is too polite. I'm actually not as good as you say. I still have a lot to improve and learn."

Wang Zuxian is very humble. She feels that she is still a newcomer and needs more opportunities to learn.

(End of this chapter)