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Chapter 491 [56] Chen Yu vs Wu Jing!

Hong Kong New District, Tseung Kwan O, Clearwater Bay Studios.

This is a very famous movie shooting location in Hong Kong. "Infernal Affairs", "A Better Tomorrow", "New Police Story" and many other movies have been filmed here.

Golden Harvest's filming studio used to be here, but it has now been taken over by the Tseung Kwan O Cinema. Currently, only the Shaw Brothers' studio and the two new and old TVB buildings remain.

The old TV city was vacant just last year. The new headquarters is now located in Tseung Kwan O TV City, which houses a variety show studio, a drama studio building... as well as a satellite ground station and an outdoor shooting location covering an area of ​​approximately 12500 square meters.

TVB's modern and ancient TV dramas are basically completed here.

The filming location that Ye Weixing decided on was not TVB, but the scenes of several scenes in "SPL".

Today is the day when the filming of "Mission: Impossible - Rise of the Jedi" begins. Some of the main actors have not arrived yet, including Chen Yu, Simon Yam and others. Director Ye Weixing is also on the way.

A young man arrived at the set early and helped the staff set up the stage for the opening ceremony.

"Jingzai!"

Wu Tingye waved at Wu Jing, who was setting up the table. When he heard the call, he turned around and saw the person coming. He couldn't help but smiled and greeted him, "Brother Ye!"

He wiped his hands and extended his hand to the person who came.

Wu Tingye is considered an old-timer of TVB. He was a member of the same wireless television artist training class as Stephen Chow, Leung Chiu-wai and Ng Chun-yu. His most famous role is probably the eldest brother Liu Zhensheng in "Fist of Fury" starring Zhen Zidan, who is well known to the audience.

It was also because of the popularity of this drama that he made a wrong decision and left TVB and joined ATV.

After that, it has been lukewarm. The characters Shingo Domoto and Shizuka Domoto in "My Date with a Vampire" did not make any big waves.

Typically, they debuted very early and have a lot of experience, but can only play supporting roles.

If he had followed the normal trajectory, even if he wasn't comparable to the likes of Stephen Chow and Leung Chiu-wei, he would definitely have been more than qualified to win the Best Actor award, as he has the acting skills.

This time, the casting director chose him to play the younger brother of the gangster boss in the play, which is a very important role.

"Do you know that Chen Yu?"

Wu Tingye was passing cigarettes to Wu Jing and asking questions.

Wu Jing shrugged, took the cigarette, smelled it, and shook his head: "I don't know!"

"You are all from the mainland, don't you know each other?"

"Brother, he is the top brother in the mainland, and I am just this at best!"

Wu Jing stretched out her little finger and Wu Tingye laughed. The two of them were very familiar with each other because they were from the same family and had worked together on several films.

"What role are you playing this time?"

Wu Tingye blew out a puff of smoke while smoking, and Wu Jing chuckled: "Not bad, playing the killer!"

"Wow, this role is very important!"

"It's different if you have skills. If nothing goes wrong, this drama should be a hit. Chen Yu is very popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the mainland..."

Wu Tingye looked at Wu Jing with some envy. Wu Jing scratched his head. In fact, he couldn't figure out why such an important role would be played by him: "Actually, I was also very puzzled. When my company called me, I was still sleeping!"

"Did he take a fancy to "SPL"?"

"I don't know, maybe..."

"But it's also possible that you're from the mainland, and the lead actor will take care of you!"

Wu Tingye's guess was almost right, but Wu Jing obviously didn't believe it: "It shouldn't be, I'm not familiar with him, and he doesn't do well..."

"You are all from the mainland, so you will always take care of me!"

"maybe……"

Wu Jing said this calmly, but she actually sneered in her heart, it was good enough that he didn't suppress her, but he also took care of her.

Jet Li had the same teacher and fellow student as him, but he didn't take care of him, let alone other people?

"Brother Ye, stop talking nonsense. I'm going to help Uncle Jian set up the stage!"

Wu Jing said something to Wu Tingye, then walked over to a prop master and helped him place the pig head, red candles, and other items for the start of the filming.

A temporary workbench was quickly set up.

These people came so early to set up the venue for the opening ceremony and arrange the red carpet, etc.

Filming in Hong Kong is different from that in the mainland. They have very high requirements for the opening ceremony, so it needs to be arranged in advance, and they also need to pray and worship heaven and earth to prevent some unnecessary supernatural events from happening.

People in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province tend to believe this.

Especially after so many problems occurred during the filming of "Mr. Vampire", people in Hong Kong are particularly taboo about it.

The screenwriter of the film, Huang Bingyao, died suddenly. A year later, Huang Ying, who was also the screenwriter of the film, died after being beaten by the creditor due to high-interest loans. Then, Uncle Ying also died of cancer. Xu Guanying, who played Wencai, also died. Qian Xiaohao was caught secretly filming. Wang Xiaofeng, who played the female ghost, went crazy and almost killed her husband...

An entire film crew was almost wiped out, which is scary to think about.

Therefore, the start of filming of many movies in Hong Kong becomes particularly important.

Moreover, Hong Kong directors like to shout "cut" because of this opening ceremony. I don't know who spread the rumor that ghosts love to watch plays, and ghosts will gather wherever there is a play.

The ghosts know that someone is playing them, and if the actor makes a mistake, the ghost will make strange noises to remind them. So at the end of each shot, the director will shout "cut" loudly to remind the actors not to get too into the role.

If one is too immersed in the play, the ghosts watching the play will think that the actors are from the same world as them and will take the actors' souls away.

So after every NG, the director would ask the actors to move and smile, using the lively atmosphere to dilute the negative energy on the scene and bring back the positive energy.

Chen Yu felt that this was a bit far-fetched. When he brought Liu Yifei and his group to the crew, Ye Weixing and others had also arrived.

There were also countless reporters from Hong Kong and the mainland who came to the scene.

To be honest, the investment in this drama by Chen Yu was average, but it caused a lot of hype. It was not Chen Yu who took the initiative to promote it, but reporters spontaneously investigated and found out that Chen Yu invested in this drama and was also the screenwriter. It was also said that he was the producer and martial arts director.

This is obviously different from Chen Yu's previous films.

So many reporters came to get the inside scoop, and plus, there would be favorable news at the Hong Kong opening ceremony, so it could be considered a good start.

"Chen Yu!"

"Chen Yu is here!"

"And Liu Yifei?"

Countless sharp-eyed reporters, seeing Chen Yu and others get off the car, started taking pictures frantically. They knew that Chen Yu was there to attend the opening ceremony, so they did not cause any disturbance and appeared to be very well behaved.

"thank you all!"

Chen Yu smiled and waved to these uncrowned kings. He didn't put on a low profile, but certainly didn't put on too high a profile either.

If he were in the mainland, he might be more humble.

But none of these Hong Kong reporters are good people. If you are a little humble, they might write nonsense about you. However, celebrities and the media complement each other, and it is not good to offend them. Therefore, his attitude at the moment is the most standard response.

Wu Jing felt very uncomfortable watching Chen Yu being wooed by a group of reporters!

The strategy went wrong.

He never thought that the status of artists in mainland China is so high now. It was not like this a few years ago, but the trend has obviously changed in recent years!
And the most ridiculous thing is that he signed a 15-year contract with Gold Typhoon.

Although he came here for the purpose of learning, it would definitely be better if he could become famous. However, two years have passed, he has not yet made a name for himself in Hong Kong, and his basic base in the mainland is almost gone.

"Who is that little girl?"

"It looks familiar..."

"I guess he's the child star the movie needs..."

"..."

Many reporters were speculating, but Chen Yu had already reunited with Ye Weixing and others.

"Director Ye!"

Chen Yu greeted them politely, as well as Ren Dahua who played the gang boss and villain in the play, Chen Huilin who played the mother of the heroine, and two policemen Zha Zha Hui and Lin Jiadong. Finally, Chen Yu saw Wu Jing and Wu Tingye.

Wu Tingye and Chen Yu also knew each other. After touching shoulders, they turned their gaze to Wu Jing.

"Brother Yu!"

Wu Jing showed his signature smile and reached out to shake hands with Chen Yu.

Chen Yu felt a little sad. The future number one in China was having a really miserable time now!

There's nothing he can do even if he wants to sign this guy. A 15-year contract and a penalty of 5000 million Hong Kong dollars. The Hong Kong entertainment industry is really fucking shady.

"Brother Jing, happy cooperation!"

Chen Yu also said it very politely. Wu Jing was a little flattered and quickly lowered her attitude: "Just call me Jingzai, I will definitely work hard!"

"It's mainly because I have too many scenes with you!"

"And I don't know if the moves I designed will work, so I plan to finish the fighting scenes first, and then the drama scenes!"

Chen Yu and Wu Jing were talking in a low voice, and everyone was waiting for the opening ceremony to begin.

There are about ten minutes left.

"Okay, I understand!" "Brother Yu, explain to me the first fight scene you're going to film with me later!"

"I'll go back and practice hard tonight!"

Wu Jing felt relieved when he saw that Chen Yu was not arrogant. He thought Chen Yu was just like Jet Li, who liked to put on airs. He didn't expect that Chen Yu was much easier to get along with than he thought.

It seems that his boss did not lie to him, and it might really be because of Chen Yu that he was chosen.

"It's okay, no rush, Director Ye will be filming other scenes tomorrow!"

"Let's work on the moves together. If you have nothing to do, we can study it after the opening ceremony is over!"

Wu Jing is currently in his prime. For the street fighting scene in "SPL", he broke four pieces of wood. Of course, they were airplane wood and did not cause much damage. The media's claim that Zhen Bullet suppressed him is also nonsense.

To be frank, Zhen Zidan is actually Wu Jing's mentor, because this scene was added by Zhen Zidan.

Putting aside Master Ye's character, he has always been very innovative in action filming and has high standards for himself. At that time, he felt that the final showdown with Hong Jingbao did not have enough novelty, so he wanted to add a fight scene with Wu Jing.

This required an increase in the budget, so he went to ask the investors and finally got permission.

This scene allowed both Master Wu and Master Yip to shine.

Chen Yu once felt that this was the best martial arts scene that Wu Jing and Zhen Zidan had ever shot in their lives!
As for why so many pieces of wood were broken, it was entirely because Wu Jing had very high demands on himself. Zhen Zidan was actually also scratched by the dagger.

Both of them played with great devotion.

This is the level of a general meeting a talented person. Not every martial arts actor can meet such a suitable opponent.

Therefore, if Chen Yu wants to create an action era that belongs to him, the fighting scenes must be on par with this scene, or even... surpass it.

Any action actor has such ambition.

The only way for Zhen Zidan to surpass Jackie Chan and Jet Li is through the sharpness of modern action. In fact, he did succeed. Although he did not surpass them, he at least developed a style that is unique to him.

The same thing happened to Wu Jing, he also found his own military fighting skills.

As for the latecomer Xie Miao of "No One in My Eyes", he is still in the process of exploring; he has the potential to become the next superstar, but the prerequisite is that he has to carve out his own path.

Chen Yu is now actually on the same track as Zhen Zidan, but he has the advantage of being more famous than Zhen Zidan, so he is more talented.

After a whispered discussion with Wu Jing for a while, the opening ceremony officially began.

"Thank you!"

"Thank you all for your support!"

Ye Weixing was wearing a bright red Tang suit and clasped his fist towards the reporters.

Click! Click!
Ye Weixing kept shooting films as if they were free, and asked the leading actors to line up and let them take pictures.

It is necessary to choose an auspicious time to start filming, burn incense and pray to the gods, praying for the crew to complete the filming safely and smoothly.

This is the most important beginning of a play and cannot be taken lightly. The time of the ceremony must be calculated by a Taoist priest. It will not work to just randomly choose a smooth time like 10:16.

9:18, this is the time calculated for the start of filming of "Mission: Impossible - Spyder".

Ye Weixing originally wanted to consult Chen Yu, but then he thought about it... forget it, he found a Taoist priest himself.

The stage management had already prepared all the red envelopes needed for the long table for the ceremony and covered them with red velvet cloth.

A roasted suckling pig was placed in the middle, along with fruits, bananas and an incense burner.

The filming camera is placed in the front and covered with a red cloth. This is to ward off evil spirits. The "starting" of the opening ceremony means lifting up the red cloth.

Since the 1980s, this ceremony must be held when filming a Hong Kong movie. It involves burning incense and worshipping Buddha, offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, covering the camera with a red veil, and cutting up the suckling pig... This series of actions has become an unwritten rule in the film and television industry.

"Okay, everyone take your positions!"

"Reporter friends, you can start filming now!"

Wow!
A group of reporters who had been waiting impatiently suddenly crowded in front of the director and the leading actors.

Chen Yu smiled and stood in the C position. The three female protagonists, Liu Yifei, Chen Huilin and Jiang Yilang, stood in front of him with their heads slightly lowered.

"Incense!"

Ye Weixing, Chen Yu and others held up three incense sticks and kowtowed with sincerity and respect.

Respect heaven, earth and people, and hope that the three treasures of heaven, earth and people will bless the film to be successfully completed.

The Taoist priest at the side was chanting something, praying for good weather and everyone's mental health during the filming!
The actors all seemed extremely pious, and Chen Yu of course followed suit and worshipped as well.

Amid the cheers of the reporters, click——

Ye Weixing, Chen Yu and other leading actors picked up a long knife and cut the roasted suckling pig on the table from the head to the end in one go.

This indicates a good beginning and a good end, and everything goes smoothly.

The sound of firecrackers rang out, and one by one the directors and leading actors began to pay homage to Guan Erye.

……

After completing this set of processes, it is almost time to start the machine.

The reporters and the leading actors were all waiting there, and only when the auspicious moment arrived did Chen Yu and Ye Weixing pull open the red silk cloth covering the camera.

Swish!
The film has now officially started shooting.

"Oh oh oh!"

Countless people cheered.

"thank you all!"

"Thank you all for coming, thank you for your hard work!"

Ye Weixing was distributing red envelopes to reporters with a smile on his face. The red envelopes were not big, ranging from a few yuan to a few dozen yuan.

"it is good!"

"Come on, Director Ye!"

“The new play is a big hit!”

A group of entertainment reporters were clapping their hands and applauding, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

But Chen Yu felt a little sad in his heart.

If you have never attended the opening ceremony, you will never know how much hard work the behind-the-scenes staff and crew put into a play.

You could really feel it and it was a great way to bring everyone together.

In fact, the opening ceremony created a sense of ritual in every actor’s heart: I am serious about doing this, I am worthy of myself and my conscience!
This is the significance of the opening ceremony.

Tick ​​tock!Tick ​​tock!
The early summer rain fell without warning, moistening everything silently, and all the people participating in the opening ceremony had a look of joy on their faces.

It usually won’t rain heavily during a truly auspicious time!

If it happens to be drizzling when you start the machine, that would be great too, as it is what is meant by "water brings prosperity".

"Congratulations, Director Ye!"

“What a good sign!”

"This movie will definitely be a big hit at the box office!"

The entertainment reporters took the red envelopes and did not forget to flatter Chen Yu and Ye Weixing. Then the routine question-and-answer session followed.

Of course, the first person to be asked was Ye Weixing, and then the most famous one was Chen Yu.

Probably because they received red envelopes, although the amount was not large, but these reporters were very restrained and friendly in their questions. What they were most concerned about, of course, were some things related to the play and Chen Yu's positioning of the play.

Finally, it was Jiang Yilang.

"Brother Yu, is this little girl the actor in the play?"

A reporter asked.

Chen Yu glanced at Jiang Yilang, smiled and said, "This is the leading actress of the upcoming film!"

Wow!
The reporters below were obviously shocked.

Wu Jing and the others, however, had read the script and knew that Jiang Yilang had a very important role, but they didn't know her either.

"Yilang, say hello to everyone?"

Chen Yu smiled at Jiang Yilang, and Jiang Yilang was not at all nervous. After all, his parents were well-known figures and had even participated in the Cannes Film Festival, let alone this?
"Hello everyone, my last name is Jiang. My dad said that Jiang is one of the earliest surnames in China, Jiang Ziya's Jiang!"

"Ha ha!"

Chen Yu couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Are you proud of this introduction?
You are worthy of it, Jiang Wen.

You must have taught me this, right?
A group of reporters were also laughing, thinking that it was just the innocent words of a little girl. A reporter from Sina suddenly realized what Chen Yu had just said and the surname, and asked hurriedly, "Is your father Jiang Wen?"

(End of this chapter)