Hong Kong Entertainment: Kung Fu Superstar 1981

Chapter 152 Script
At first, when he proposed to make a movie with Shang Long and Hong Jinbao, Zhang Yang had many scripts running through his mind.

At first, Zhang Yang wanted to film Sha Po Lang 2, with Cheng Long playing the role of Wu Jing and Hong Jinbao playing the role of Tony Jaa.

As for Zhang Yang himself, he is responsible for playing the role of the villain in the film, the Warden.

Although this character is a villain, but considering that he beat two people violently on the big screen and showed off his suit-like thug style, Zhang Yang doesn't think there is anything wrong with playing a villain. Anyway, since he appeared on the big screen, Zhang Yang has focused on shaping the character. , they all show their characters through fighting style, not anything else, so even playing a villain will not cause any loss to Zhang Yang's character.

What really prompted Zhang Yang to give up this idea was his worry that the two would not be able to adapt to their respective roles well.

After all, the Sha Po Wolf series has a depressing style as a whole, and the excitement in the film is basically achieved through action scenes.

This is reflected in both the original "Sha Po Lang" and "The Fuse", which was forced to change its name because it did not have the copyright to "Sha Po Lang" but became a generation classic.

Although Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao are both action and martial arts stars, and even in terms of acting skills, their performances in Long's heart have completely proved their gold content, but the problem is that style cannot be compensated by acting skills alone. .

Since their debut, Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao have made a name for themselves with kung fu comedies. But at this point in time, they haven't had enough of the bonuses from kung fu comedies, so why would they rashly change tracks.

On the contrary, Zhang Yang doesn't rely too much on character settings. If it really doesn't work, the script is in his hands. He can change some settings according to his own preferences, so that there will be no problem at all when filming.

After confirming the overall direction, Zhang Yang quickly locked in on the target script.

The script of this film is exactly the movie "Fast Food Truck" shot by Hong Jinbao and Cheng Long in collaboration with Yuan Biao in 84.

This film was chosen as the script because, firstly, the roles of the two characters Cheng Long and Yuan Biao in the original film could be changed to each other, and the overall relaxed and humorous atmosphere was more suitable for Hong Jinbao and Chenglong to play. Secondly, Hong Jinbao originally He is the director, and he will still direct this time, so he can naturally preserve the greatest feeling in the film.

Of course, as for the specific content of the script, Zhang Yang will naturally have to change it.

First of all, the role of David played by Yuen Biao in the original film was mostly used as a doormat in the film. Yuen Biao himself is not a big fan, and he is also a member of the Seven Little Fortunes. Naturally, he is willing to work for Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao. Sweet green leaves.

After Zhang Yang took over the script, he naturally had to give the role of David to Cheng Long. With so many embarrassing scenes, Cheng Long would definitely not buy it when he saw the script, so Zhang Yang simply took the initiative to portray a small part. The scene was transferred to Thomas, who he was going to play, and the scene of showing off his skateboarding skills was given to Cheng Long.

In this way, judging from the script alone, the roles of the two people are basically the same, and both of them have their moments of frustration. Naturally, Cheng Long can't find any fault. As for the actual shooting, even if Cheng Long is really dissatisfied , with Hong Jinbao sitting on the scene as the director, Chenglong obviously would not disobey his "Sanmao brother".

He handed the revised script to Zou Wenhuai, and soon after reading the entire script, he nodded with satisfaction.

To be honest, when he first heard that Zhang Yang would be in charge of the script, Zou Wenhuai was worried about whether Zhang Yang's script could satisfy Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao. After all, Zhang Yang's previous scripts were all serious, which was quite different from Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. For being out of place.

After finishing reading the script, Zou Wenhuai's eyes were full of surprise when he turned his attention to Zhang Yang again.

As expected of someone who can write such a good script as "Mr. Zombie", he can also easily handle scripts that include the styles of Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao. Last year, he signed Zhang Yang, which was a real treasure for him!

Of course, praise is praise, but there are some things that Zou Wenhuai still feels he has to settle accounts with his brother Zhang Yang.After all, Cheng Long, Hong Jinbao and Zhang Yang are all movie stars at the share-sharing level within Golden Harvest. If calculated according to the original share-sharing data, even if all the box office in Hong Kong is used, there will not be enough to share among the three of them. .

Therefore, Zou Wenhuai naturally had to renegotiate with the three people regarding the share ratio of this film.

"Yang Zai, the script is very good, but I think your script is going to be filmed abroad, it contains a lot of racing scenes, and you also have to hire foreign movie stars such as Robin and Laura Fana. I'm afraid the investment won't be low. .”

"Mr. Zou, you spent 3000 million to invest in Xu Ke's "The Legend of Shushan" during the Spring Festival last year. Now that Jiahe's most famous actors have gathered together to film a big drama, you won't be reluctant to invest, right?"

Zhang Yang didn't know Zou Wenhuai's little thoughts, saying that the investment was big was just to lower the price, so without any hesitation, Zhang Yang directly talked back about "The Legend of Shushan".

This punch can be regarded as a blow to Zou Wenhuai's famous family.

Although Golden Harvest did not suffer too much loss on "The Legend of Shushan" thanks to overseas ticket sales, Hong Kong movies are so brilliant these days. Relying on overseas ticket sales to barely recover is no different from losing money. .

Suppressing the suffocating feeling in his chest, Zou Wenhuai coughed and said, "Yangzi, we all work together to make money. If Jiahe makes some money, you will naturally make something too. What's more, this time Longzi also wants to get the treasure together." It’s all about effort, so the proportion of the final box office share must be changed.”

"Okay, then Mr. Zou, tell me how to change it."

Zou Wenhuai hesitated for a moment, then slowly said: "In this case, everyone takes a step back. We Jiahe will only get [-]% of the share of this film, and the remaining [-]% of the box office share, the three of you will each get it in the name of your respective company." Two percent.”

"At least [-]%, otherwise we won't be able to talk." Zhang Yang pretended to stand up.

Zhang Yang dared to reveal the figure of [-]%, and he was not afraid that Jiahe would not agree.

After all, the money everyone got this time was not as much as the [-]/[-] split. The reason for making this film was, on the one hand, because Zhang Yang wanted Tongcheng Long and Hong Jinbao to share the same frame on the big screen before leaving Jiahe. On the one hand, it was because Golden Harvest wanted to use this film to compete with the people of Xinyi City.

The urgency of the two events is completely one-sided. Even if Zhang Yang does not shoot, there is no actual loss. On the contrary, if Jiahe does not seize this opportunity, next year's Spring Festival situation will be completely out of their control. .

Zou Wenhuai, who had Zhang Yang's thoughts figured out, sighed and spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"Okay, [-]% is [-]%. Everyone has enough food. When are you going to start filming? I'll tell Long Zai Tong Jinbao."

"Maybe in mid-August, Hong Jinbao's new film will be released by then, so everyone will have time."

After Zhang Yang finished speaking, he took back the script on the table, waved his hands, and left the office unsteadily.

(End of this chapter)