Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Everyone looked at Lin Daoqiu eagerly, hoping that he could decide on a candidate. After all, Chu Yuan and Wang Jing couldn't think of a suitable candidate at all.

"Ekin Cheng."

"Ah...Ekin Cheng..."

Chu Yuan had never heard of Ekin Zheng’s name and didn’t know this person at all.

But Wang Jing and the others knew that two newcomers, Ekin Cheng and Aaron Kwok, had been recruited by Lin Daoqiu to star in the special effects blockbuster "The Wind and Cloud". They did not expect that Lin Daoqiu would appreciate Ekin Cheng so much. Ekin Cheng was only less than 23 years old at this time. Wouldn't it be a bit too young for him to play Linghu Chong?

"Brother Qiu, Ekin Cheng is very handsome, but isn't he a little too young?"

Wen Jun expressed his concerns to Lin Daoqiu, and Wang Jing and Zheng Danrui beside him nodded repeatedly.

They have no prejudice against Ekin Cheng, they just think he is too young.

"Just dress up to look older. Moreover, he has already received long-term martial arts training for the movie "The Wind and Cloud", so it won't be a big problem to play Linghu Chong. In the last movie, Jet Li was asked to play Linghu Chong, and he also Not much older than Ekin Cheng.”

Lin Daoqiu knew that Wang Jing and the others were worried that Ekin Cheng was too young and would not be suitable if he were to play Linghu Chong. However, Lin Daoqiu had already said so, and his vision was definitely not wrong. In this case, they still had What's there to worry about?

"Since Mr. Lin has said so, let Linghu Chong be played by Ekin Cheng."

Chu Yuan was very cooperative. Although he didn’t even know who Ekin Zheng was, after the discussion between Lin Daoqiu and Wang Jing just now, apart from being inappropriate for his age, this young man should be about the same in other aspects. Since Lin Daoqiu There must be a reason to fancy him so much, unless you have a more suitable candidate than Ekin Zheng. If not, just follow Lin Daoqiu's words.

"Okay, now that the choice of the male protagonist has been decided, is there anything else I can do to help you?"

Chu Yuan shook his head. Since the most difficult things were settled, he could solve other things by himself. So Chu Yuan stood up and prepared to leave and go back to revise the manuscript.

When Wang Jing saw that Chu Yuan was leaving, he quickly got up and left with his master. After all, he had nothing to discuss with Lin Daoqiu, and there was no point in staying.

After Chu Yuan and Wang Jing left, Wen Juan and Zheng Danrui seemed to be planning to leave, but they were stopped by Lin Daoqiu before they could get up.

"You two, you don't seem busy lately, right?"

"what?"

When asked by Lin Daoqiu, Wen Juan and Zheng Danrui were stunned for a moment.

They really didn't have much to do. If Lin Daoqiu hadn't asked them to change the script of "The Swordsman", maybe they would have written the script themselves and filmed it.

"Brother Qiu, do you have anything to tell us?"

Hearing what Lin Daoqiu said, they immediately understood what the other party meant. Lin Daoqiu should have something to tell them to do, otherwise he would not talk to them like this. "Since you are so free, why not learn how to make a comic book movie."

"A comic book movie? Brother Qiu, do you want us to make a comic book movie?"

Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui were flattered. You must know that there are currently three comic-book movies in Hong Kong that are being prepared or filmed. "Dragon and Tiger Gate" with an investment of 7000 million from Jiahe, "Heroes of China" with an investment of 8000 million from Huang Yulang, and "Heroes of China" with an investment of 7000 million. Lin Daoqiu is preparing to shoot "The Wind and Cloud". Except for "The Wind and Cloud", the shooting budgets of these three films are more than [-] million, and they are all aimed at special effects blockbusters.

Although I don’t know how much Lin Daoqiu plans to invest in "The Wind and Cloud", the amount will definitely not be less than what Jiahe and Huang Yulang invested. Therefore, if Lin Daoqiu wants them to make a comic book movie, it will be at least 7000 million. investment above.

Although Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui have seen many of Lin Daoqiu's great achievements when they were with him, they have never directed a movie with a production of more than [-] million. This time, Lin Daoqiu actually gave them such an opportunity. This is amazing. Wen Juan and Zheng Danrui were frightened. While being frightened, the two of them were also very happy because they felt that Lin Daoqiu finally recognized their strength instead of treating them as brothers.

"Why are you so happy?"

Seeing Wen Juan and Zheng Danrui's expressions change from shocked to excited, Lin Daoqiu didn't know why they were so happy. He didn't know what he just said that could make them so excited all of a sudden. Woolen cloth?

"Brother Qiu, please rest assured that we will definitely live up to your expectations. We will definitely adapt and film this comic, and you will definitely make a lot of money by then."

"Huh? You don't think I'm going to let you direct a comic book movie, do you?"

After hearing Wen Juan's confident answer, Lin Daoqiu poured a basin of cold water on him.

"Brother Qiu, didn't you just say that we should learn how to shoot a comic book movie? Doesn't this mean that we should make a comic book movie and learn while filming?"

"Learning while filming? Jiahe's "Dragon and Tiger Gate" invested 7000 million, and Huang Yulang's investment in "Heroes of China" was 8000 million. How much budget do you think I should give you to make a comic book movie?"

"Uh...it will cost 7000 million no matter what, but with the help of Magic Studio, there shouldn't be any problem."

Wen Jun kept things simple, and he didn't think that with his and Zheng Danrui's abilities, let alone a 7000 million special effects blockbuster, even if they were given 2000 million to make a movie, they might not be able to master it, let alone a [-] million special effects blockbuster. This is an extremely difficult comic book movie.

"You are overthinking. I want you to go to the crew of "The Storm" to learn how to make a comic book movie. I am not asking you to make it. After all, with your current abilities, I am afraid you are not able to direct a blockbuster movie alone. , I am telling you this because I am one of my own, you should have some understanding of your own abilities, right?"

Lin Daoqiu seemed to be asking Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui what they meant, but if the other party dared to answer no and said that he was capable of directing a super blockbuster, then Lin Daoqiu would definitely give them the opportunity to give them a try, but in the end What the outcome will be is probably not what Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui thought.

"I'm sorry, Brother Qiu, it's because we have overthinked it. We will go to the crew of "The Wind and Cloud" to study hard and strive to get started as soon as possible."

Wen Juan and Zheng Danrui were discouraged upon hearing this. They originally thought that Lin Daoqiu was going to give them a chance, but it seemed that this was entirely their own overthinking.

But it's normal to think about it. Except for Lin Daoqiu, no one would be stupid enough to let them direct a movie with an investment of more than 2000 million. (End of chapter)