Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2284
Except for his singing career, Jacky Cheung is basically filming.

On the second day after seeing Liu Zhenwei, Chen Ziqiang called Jacky Cheung to talk to him about it.

"Lau Chun Wai and Wong Kar Wai approached me and said they wanted you to be the male lead in a movie."

Jacky Cheung is still very interested in filming, and he makes more money than singing.

And as more and more movies are made, his acting skills are getting better and better.

Jacky Cheung would naturally not refuse someone asking him to make a movie, as long as he felt he could take care of it, he would basically agree.

And recently, because his salary has also increased to 120 million by virtue of his own ability, this naturally makes Jacky Cheung very happy.

"What play?"

Jacky Cheung didn't think too much about it. For him, as long as the movie is not too difficult, he will basically follow it.

"According to them, it's a supernatural comedy. Although I haven't read the script, it shouldn't be too difficult."

Hearing what Chen Ziqiang said, Jacky Cheung didn't think much, he just nodded and agreed.

"Spiritual comedy, it sounds quite interesting, please help me continue."

After Jacky Cheung finished speaking, he was about to practice singing, but at this moment, Chen Ziqiang suddenly stopped him.

"Don't rush to leave before the chat is over. Liu Zhenwei said that Mr. Lin has already reviewed the script of this drama, and the investor of this drama is New Oriental."

Jacky Cheung nodded as he listened to what Chen Ziqiang said, but he didn't quite understand what Chen Ziqiang meant when he said it to him.

Seeing Jacky Cheung looking at him suspiciously, Chen Ziqiang quickly explained to him.

"This film is approved by Mr. Lin, and it will definitely become a hit when it is filmed."

Hearing this, Jacky Cheung had a surprised expression on his face.

But because this movie is not a movie written by Lin Daoqiu, Jacky Cheung didn't show too much shock.

"Isn't this great? Is there any hidden worry?"

Chen Ziqiang didn't immediately help him take over the play, it seems that there should be something that he doesn't know about.

"Liu Zhenwei said that this movie is just a small production, they can't give you 120 million yuan, they can only give you 60 yuan."

If it wasn't for the salary issue, Chen Ziqiang would have already helped Jacky Cheung to continue this drama.

But now Liu Zhenwei cut Jacky Cheung's salary in half in one breath, which obviously made it difficult for Chen Ziqiang to agree, at least he had to ask Jacky Cheung what he meant.

If Jacky Cheung is unwilling to lower the price, he can only say sorry to Liu Zhenwei.

"60? This is equivalent to cutting my salary in half."

Jacky Cheung showed a shocked expression when he heard this.

Not long after he was promoted from 80 to 120 million, Liu Zhenwei actually wanted to cut off half of his salary, how could this be possible.

"Can't you chop less?"

Chen Ziqiang shook his head. If he could negotiate the price, he wouldn't be so embarrassed.

It was precisely because Liu Zhenwei insisted that he could only pay 60 yuan for the film, so Chen Ziqiang couldn't agree to the other party.

"Do you think I should take on the play?"

In fact, the film salary was cut in half, and Jacky Cheung didn't really want to take on this movie anymore.

But just now I heard from Chen Ziqiang that this drama is related to Mr. Lin, which made Jacky Cheung feel that he should be more cautious.

"I think you should be next."

Chen Ziqiang thought for a while, and then gave his own answer.

Jacky Cheung felt very puzzled, and he couldn't help asking.

"why?"

"Because this drama was approved by Mr. Lin, it is very likely to become popular. If this is the case, let alone cutting off 60 yuan, you should act in it even if you don't need a penny."

Chen Ziqiang has already figured it out, the script that can be approved by Lin Daoqiu will definitely not be a bad movie.

If Jacky Cheung can increase his popularity in Hong Kong with this "Ghost in the Police Station", it will be far more cost-effective than the lost film remuneration.

"What you said is not unreasonable, um..."

Jacky Cheung nodded, and it seemed that he had already thought about this question seriously.

Not long after, Jacky Cheung suddenly agreed.

"Just do as they say. I haven't made Mr. Lin's movie until now. Maybe I can take this opportunity to hook up with Lin Daoqiu."

Jacky Cheung was just joking, he didn't think that he would be able to get into Lin Daoqiu's eyes after he filmed "Haunted Police Station".

But in any case, this time is an opportunity for him, an opportunity for him to make a good movie.

"Since you agreed, I will reply to them tomorrow."

Chen Ziqiang saw that Jacky Cheung agreed, so he had nothing to worry about.

The next day, Chen Ziqiang called Liu Zhenwei and told him that they had agreed to a salary of 60 yuan.

"Thank you Mr. Chen, I guarantee that you and Xueyou will not regret the choice you made today."

Liu Zhenwei was very happy, because he didn't expect this matter to be settled so easily.

Originally, he was worried that Chen Ziqiang and Jacky Cheung did not take the bait in the end.

If this is the case, it is really not an easy task for him to find a cheaper actor than Jacky Cheung.

After Jacky Cheung is settled, Liu Zhenwei has to look for a supporting role in "The Devil's Office", or the protagonist's partner.

This person must be a bit famous, and has also acted in supernatural films, and must have participated in the shooting of comedy films. It is best to have a face that makes people want to laugh at the sight of it.

If the conditions set by Liu Zhenwei are followed, there are not many stars in Xiangjiang who meet these conditions.

But just in Liu Zhenwei's impression, he knew that there was someone who met his requirements.

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In the 70s, the most popular comedy star in Xiangjiang was Xu Guanwen.

And Xu Guanwen's most capable assistants are his younger brothers Xu Guanjie and Xu Guanying.

After entering the 80s, Xu Guanjie went to help Xinyi City to shoot "Best Partner", and Xu Guanwen had his own movie to shoot.

As for Hui Guanying, he has participated in "Best Partner" and Xu Guanwen's movies.

And later also filmed Yu Rentai's "Seven Heroes of Chasing Ghosts" and Lin Zhengying's "Mr. Zombie".

Speaking of Xu Guanying, there is an interesting thing about him at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

When Xu Guanying was filming "Mr. Zombie", he was nominated for many Academy Awards, but he himself rejected the nomination for Best Supporting Actor because he thought he was the leading actor.

Because of this, Xu Guanying became the No.1 in the Xiangjiang film industry to reject the Golden Image Award.

However, Xu Guanying did not do this in this life. After all, Lin Daoqiu of the Golden Statue Award made it. He did not look at the monk's face but also at the Buddha's face. In the end, he successfully won the Golden Statue Award for Supporting Actor.

It's just that Xu Guanying's current situation at this time is still far behind when compared with the prosperous period of the three Xu brothers and Lin Zhengying's "Mr. Zombie" period.

At this time, Liu Zhenwei came to ask him to make a film, Xu Guanying naturally would not refuse, and his salary was not high, which fully met Liu Zhenwei's requirements.

(End of this chapter)