China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 102 Li Binbin’s three-way magic!

The two people were discussing the development of Daenerys' company in a quiet conference room.

When David Smith was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something and turned around and asked: "Su, there are two reporters who called and wanted to interview you. How are you going to reply to them?"

Su Zhe was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Well, let's forget it and tell them that I will start working on my new movie soon and don't have time to be interviewed."

Su Zhe gave this answer after thinking for a while.

After all, he is not some kind of big star, just a director, just a small director who is not famous.

I’ll talk about it later when I have a chance.

In fact, Su Zhe doesn't mind being interviewed by himself. Although he prefers to stand behind the scenes, he is now using the fastest way to accumulate fame and prestige, so he naturally does not object to being interviewed by reporters.

However, most of the people who come to visit us in person are not the most important media reporters.

After all, Su Zhe is an Asian, and people in Hollywood automatically ignore him as an outsider director.

Especially since the masterpiece "Run Lola Run" has been released.

As a director behind the scenes, after all, he is not as good as the stars on the front desk. He can only become a director. For more than a year, major TV stations will not rush to invite him to do interviews.

Su Zhe shrugged casually and said that he should have an agent.

Su Zhe did not take this matter into his heart.

He spent almost ten days preparing.

Filming of "The Shawshank Redemption" began at the Mansfield State Correctional Facility in Ohio.

Of course, all configurations are provided by Columbia.

After all, Su Zhe, an Asian, would not be able to find members of official organizations if he went here.

Being able to arrange everything in such a short period of time was not only because Columbia Company was so responsible, but also because Su Zhe had been prepared.

For example, it was decided from the beginning that the prison scenes would be shot inside the Mansfield State Correctional Facility.

As well as convincing Tim Robbins to take the role.

Except for this relatively difficult-to-convince protagonist, several other designated actors, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton, who were later added, all readily agreed.

Su Zhe's last film "Run Lola Run" was enough to show his sufficient strength.

In addition, the script this time was very attractive to several of them, so they all quickly agreed.

Of course, Su Zhe's reputation as a genius director also adds a lot of weight to him.

Tim Robbins was turned down when he was first approached for the role.

The reply he gave was that this role was not suitable for him.

When Su Zhe learned about it for the first time, he almost didn't laugh.

This movie is his truly representative work, bar none.

Su Zhe did feel a little funny when he heard the news.

"Of course, since this happened, Su Zhe will naturally come to visit and hope that he will come out to star in this movie."

"Tim! I hope you can understand that the hero in this film wants to help those people feel the wonderful freedom again."

"He gave those who were trapped in the post a glimmer of hope. He was painful, forbearing, unyielding, and perfect."

"I believe this role is really suitable for Tim, and I can't think of anyone else who would be more suitable for this role than you."

Inside Tim Robbins' mansion on Floss Street.

Su Zhe persuaded him while drinking the high-end tea he handed over.

"No! There are many better actors than me in Hollywood, aren't there?"

Regarding Su Zhe's persuasion, Robbins' answer didn't seem to change at all, and he still refused. Although his heart was moved, he didn't know why he refused.

"Yes, I admit, for example, I originally wanted to invite Tom to play this role, but in the end I thought you were the most suitable. I don't know why. Maybe this is a guide given to us by God."

Although Su Zhe didn't believe that God would send down a decree to punish him as an unbeliever, when talking to Tim, he did believe in God at this moment.

"Tim, I've watched almost all of your performances, from Goddess of Mercy to Big Husband, and even your favorite movie, Gamer. To be honest, none of these movies are completely suitable for you. of."

"My intuition tells me, and God also tells me, that you are the Andy who endures but never gives up."

"You have to believe me!" Su Zhe said in an extremely sincere tone.

"You have to believe it, Andy! Some birds can't be imprisoned. Their feathers are so bright. When they fly away, you know in your heart that it is a sin to imprison them."

"Tim is the same kind of bird."

Although Su Zhe didn't know why Tim rejected him, since he couldn't break through from the front, let him feel the charm of this film from the plot aspect.

Tim pursed his lips, thinking about something.

After being silent in the darkness for a long time, he finally agreed to Su Zhe.

Su Zhe later found out that Tim had already promised his girlfriend to go on a trip.

"Maybe my invitation was the reason why they broke up."

Su Zhe sighed after the dust settled. Time passes slowly.

Su Zhe was almost obsessed with playing poker with Scarlett, Li Binbin, and the Korean duo.

After filming a simple scene in "The God of Death", Lin Yoona and Huang Miying joined hands to fight Su Zhe, and then returned home the next day to Korea for Girls' Generation's next singing competition.

Su Zhe didn't need to worry about the two of them. With Chairman Li here, and Lin Yoona having become a producer and the top of the food chain, safety issues had already been ensured.

I have to say that Li Binbin is really hardworking.

She pestered Su Zhe to get a supporting actress role in "The Shawshank Redemption".

He actually agreed to Su Zhe's three-way game, knowing that Su Zhe's combat power was very strong.

Su Zhe was good at everything, but he was too soft-hearted and couldn't stand Li Binbin's various hardships.

I can only agree.

The experience of walking on a dry track for the first time was indeed very novel. The extreme muscle contraction made Su Zhe feel like he was going to heaven.
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The next day, Su Zhe woke up from his sleep.

After taking a look at Li Binbin, whose face was full of tears, Su Zhe could only sigh that the big flower is indeed a big flower.

I really worked hard for this role.

It was probably the first time she walked through the back door, and she almost burst.

Su Zhe thoughtfully prepared breakfast for her and allowed her to heal her wounds before going to the set.

Anyway, there isn’t much plot about Andy’s girlfriend.

Su Zhe got into the luxury car arranged for him by Columbia Company and quickly joined the crew.

"Attention all units, this is the first scene of "The Shawshank Redemption". I hope everyone can cooperate well." Su Zhe stood on a huge elevator with a big speaker and shouted loudly.

The first scene was the scene where Andy was imprisoned. The reason why Su Zhe chose this scene was not only because it was easier to shoot, but he also hoped that these actors could get along temporarily.

Although the exterior scenes of Mansfield State Correctional Institution are very well maintained, many movies are willing to be filmed here.

But the condition inside was so bad that it would cost more to renovate than to shoot a movie in a movie studio.

So I just selected the exterior scenes here. The first scene is a big scene after all.

There were so many people that if one of them didn't pay attention, everything they took would be scrapped.

"Then all units will return to their positions, and we will start the first shooting in ten minutes."

Su Zhe took the walkie-talkie and called to the people below.

Although he has a professional background, he is really not very good at mastering big scenes.

Since his debut, he has never filmed such a large scene, with probably hundreds of people.

With the command of "action" from Su Zhe, the official filming started on the set.

The opening is a swooping perspective, starting from the front of the correctional facility and circling around the playground, and then moving to the barbed wire gate to stop.

This scene is very difficult for those who master the lens.

Su Zhe decided that this footage was completely under his control.

This was his first time shooting something from such a high angle. It seemed that he was slightly afraid of heights, and his heartbeat was a little faster when he saw it below.

But when I picked up the camera and started shooting seriously, I suddenly put everything down.

Picking up the camera is like picking up the whole world.

Ten minutes later, Su Zhe came down from the top with satisfaction.

This scene was shot perfectly.

Even though the film was well prepared and did not require any acting skills, and only required extras running around, it still failed, which means that the director of this film has a big problem.

All kinds of shooting props need to be prepared.

After filming the big scene, Su Zhe discovered that there were many problems that needed to be dealt with before.

Such as various props, escort vehicles and the like.

Some are too old, and some are too useless.

In addition, there were many actors who laughed and mispronounced their lines. Some people even knocked down the wall they had just put up because they were so excited.

I can only say that the big theater team is indeed a place for training people.

Su Zhe grew up a lot here.

Although Su Zhe had already thought of this situation before filming started, he never expected that he would be in such a stretched situation when he had a large crew.

Su Zhe still felt depressed and found out that he was not a genius.

I had to be patient and shoot over and over again. What is comforting is that Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins or Bob Gunton are all extremely good actors.

Especially two excellent actors, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, fell into their roles very quickly.

The shots of both of them went very smoothly.

(End of this chapter)