Huayu’s ex-husband.

Chapter 312 311. This girl is very smooth

On January 08, 1, the Capital Hotel was bustling with people and traffic, and the hotel was surrounded by reporters.

Because "Lost in Thailand" is holding a celebration banquet here today for its box office exceeding 300 million yuan, Wei Wu certainly hopes that this wave of publicity will help the box office to surge further.

It is a foregone conclusion that the box office of "Lost in Thailand" will exceed the 3.17 million of "Painted Skin", but how high it will eventually reach will depend on the specific publicity effect.

As the host, Wei Wu was still at the door, and soon he saw a familiar young man smiling and speaking:
"Director Wei, congratulations on the box office of Lost in Thailand reaching 3 million. You are amazing! You are the new generation box office king!"

Wei Wu shook hands with him, smiled modestly and said:
"I don't deserve it. What movie is Chen Kun filming recently?"

"Love Unforgettable, directed by Er Dongsheng."

Wei Wu was stunned for a moment: "A remake? Wasn't Love Without End released in the 90s? I remember it was starred by Liu Qingyun and Yuan Yongyi."

The reason why Wei Wu still remembers this movie is because its box office was extremely high.

The film grossed HK$93 million in Hong Kong Island in 3114, ranking third that year, one place higher than Jackie Chan's "City Hunter".

Chen Kun smiled and waved his hands, saying, "No, no, it's my fault for not making it clear. This is not a movie, but a TV series."

"Oh," Wei Wu nodded. He knew that "Love Unforgettable" had been made into a movie, but it turned out that it had also been made into a TV series?

"By the way, how's the script going? We'll start filming after the New Year!"

Chen Kun nodded seriously: "Well, please rest assured, I'm ready!"

Wei Wu nodded slightly: "Although Zhao Jingzhong doesn't have many scenes, his role is full of complexity and depth.

"He is not only a martial arts expert, but also a shrewd strategist and a good understanding of human nature. He is a character full of contradictions and twists and turns.

"On the one hand, he was the governor of the East Factory, and on the other hand, he was Wei Zhongxian's adopted son. This dual identity made his behavior and decision-making full of variables.

“His actions and decisions not only demonstrate his wisdom and strategy, but also reflect the multifaceted and complex nature of human beings.

"Zhao Jingzhong made a very classic statement when he first appeared on the stage, which reflected his sinister and cunning nature.

"Shen Lian asked why the three brothers were arranged to chase Wei Zhongxian?

"At this time, Zhao Jingzhong showed a very disdainful smirk on his face, and replied with a hint of sarcasm:

"Looking at the mixed character of you three, you are definitely not Wei Zhongxian's men."

Chen Kun seemed to understand: "Well, I understand."

Although Chen Kun agreed in his heart that the character of Zhao Jingzhong did have some aspects worth exploring.

But if the director of the play "Embroidered Spring Knife" was not Wei Wu, he would definitely not accept it.

After all, he was asked to play a villain, not only a eunuch, but also a traitor. Who would take the role?
But Wei Wu is different after all. He is not only one of the best directors in the mainland, but also a benefactor to me.

It was thanks to "Painted Skin" that his fame soared and his pay increased from 100 million to 400 million, surpassing Huang Xiaoming, Lu Yi, Deng Chao, Liu Ye and others to become the highest-paid young actor in mainland China.

Chen Kun couldn't refuse the offer morally or logically, and the role was indeed promising, so he gritted his teeth and accepted it.

Another reason why Chen Kun agreed was because the male lead of this drama was Nie Yuan.

If it was Huang Xiaoming or Liu Ye, there was no way he would have answered the call.

After all, he couldn't possibly be a supporting role for his rival; that would be tantamount to admitting defeat and surrendering himself.

But Nie Yuan is okay. After all, ever since Nie Yuan lost the competition with Huang Xiaoming for the role of Yang Guo in 04, his condition has gone from bad to worse in recent years, and there are even signs that he is becoming outdated.

If it weren't for last year's "Snow Mountain Flying Fox" that helped to extend his career, he would probably have fallen out of the ranks of first-tier male stars by now.

In this case, even if Nie Yuan could become popular again through "The Blade of the Assassin", it would be difficult for him to pose a substantial threat to himself, so Chen Kun could accept playing a supporting role for him.

Besides, Nie Yuan can be considered as his predecessor. He became famous as early as 01 with his debut work "Marrying the Wrong Man in the Right Carriage", which was two years earlier than his own famous work "The Story of a Noble Family".

Being a supporting role for the seniors at least sounds better than being a supporting role for the juniors.

Chen Kun suddenly glanced at Wei Wu and said hesitantly:

"Director Wei, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it or not."

Wei Wu smiled and said, "You can say whatever you want."

Chen Kun then said cautiously: "Director Wei, why don't you play the role of Shen Lian yourself?"

Wei Wu patiently explained: "First of all, the age is not suitable. In the movie setting, Shen Lian is about 30 years old, ten years older than the heroine Zhou Miaotong.

"After all, when Zhou Miaotong was sent to the Jiaofangsi at the age of 12, Shen Lian had already taken over the position of Jinyiwei. Moreover, he first joined the army and officially joined Jinyiwei after the Battle of Sarhu.

"That is to say, when the hero and heroine first met ten years ago, Shen Lian was already an adult."

Wei Wu was born in 84 and is not yet 24. He does not have a baby face, but perhaps because of the makeup, the years have left almost no trace on his face.

He looks very young, at most in his early 20s, and doesn't look like a man in his 30s.

Of course, the problem of age can be solved through makeup.

It's difficult to make an actor look younger with makeup, but much easier to make him look older.

So this is not the main contradiction. Wei Wu then talked about the second problem:
“Another, and most important, issue is temperament.

"Shen Lian's overall temperament is decadent, alienated, sad, and lost... I can't say that he is bitter and resentful, but at least he is a little closed and even self-abuse.

"After he narrowly escaped death on the battlefield, his humanity became so clear that he had no desires or requests, and all he wanted was to live.

"Zhou Miaotong is his self-salvation, a completely disillusioned person who tries to find a little hope like a faint flame for himself in this vast world.

"However, his struggle always seemed like giving up. Deep down, he never believed he could win.

"Shen Lian doesn't believe he can control his own destiny, but he never goes with the flow in the ups and downs of his fate. He lives most soberly: he doesn't cater to others or flatter others."

At this point, Wei Wu concluded: "It's not that I can't play this role, but it really doesn't fit with my image and temperament.

“Assuming that my acting skills are 10 points, I must first spend 2 points to overcome the conflict between the role and my own image.

"That means even if you give it your all, you can only perform at 80% of your level at best."

Chen Kun suddenly realized: "So that's how it is..."

Simply put, the character of Shen Lian is a bit pretentious, and he has a decadent style.

But Wei Wu, as a reborn person, lives this life to change his fate and control his own destiny, so he is incompatible with this role.

Moreover, everyone knows that he was successful at a young age. If he forced himself to show a love-hate relationship, bitterness and deep hatred in the movie, it would actually be quite inconsistent. Of course, these are all objective factors. Another subjective factor is that the character of Shen Lian himself is not likable and does not attract fans.

To be fair, Zhang Zhen is highly compatible with the role of Shen Lian in terms of both appearance and temperament, and his acting skills are also very solid.

But he still didn't leave much impression on Wei Wu in this movie, and his memory was far less than Ding Xiu, Wei Zhongxian, Bibala Zhao Jingzhong and even his sworn brother Lu Jianxing.

Therefore, Wei Wu was not planning to play this role, but he was unwilling to be just a director, so he kept the most popular role in the film for himself, which was of course "Add Money Brother" Ding Xiu.

In fact, if Zhang Zhen was not from Taiwan, there would be no need to replace the male lead.

Since Wei Wu is not planning to perform himself, and his actors haven't suggested any particularly suitable replacements, there's no need to force a replacement.

But there is no way. Wei Wu has been holding high the banner of "local protectionism" in the entertainment industry and has long become an "opinion leader."

While he was reaping the benefits of this wave of dividends, he had also tied himself up.

If he rashly "stabs someone in the back", he will immediately be backlashed by public opinion.

If it was a supporting role it would be fine, but I really can't give it to him as the leading actor.

So he could only choose from mainland actors, but the role of Shen Lian was really not that easy to play. Considering the image, temperament, fame and acting skills, Wei Wu finally decided to give the role to Nie Yuan.

In fact, Chen Kun was also considered, but Chen Kun looks too handsome and is not as bitter and vengeful as Nie Yuan.

Nie Yuan, whose career was on the decline, was naturally very grateful. He was afraid that Wei Wu would go back on his word and he almost kowtowed to Wei Wu on the spot over the phone.

When filming "The Blade of the Assassin" in his previous life, Nie Yuan was already out of fashion.

But now, although Nie Yuan is no longer among the "Four Little Freshmen in Mainland China", he still tries hard to stay in the first line.

He was about to fall to the second tier, but last year's "Snow Mountain Flying Fox" helped him to survive.

Although this version of "Snow Mountain Flying Fox" is not particularly popular, it is a Jin Yong drama after all. In addition, it is directed by Wang Jing and stars Athena Chu, Gillian Chung, and Ady An, so the drama has won considerable attention.

So at this time, Nie Yuan has not started to go downhill. After all, there are many TV stations that are still rebroadcasting this drama!
But since Nie Yuan played Shen Lian, he definitely couldn't play the villain Zhao Jingzhong anymore.

So Wei Wu continued to look for candidates, and suddenly thought of Chen Kun's role as Yu Huatian in "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate", in which he also played a eunuch admiral and his performance was unforgettable.

So Wei Wu invited Chen Kun, and Chen Kun agreed after a little thought.

After Chen Kun and Wei Wu exchanged greetings, they said goodbye and went in first, while Wei Wu continued to stay at the door as a concierge.

After a while, a beautiful lady came late and congratulated with a smile:
"Boss, congratulations on Lost in Thailand breaking 300 million at the box office. I hope it will break the record in Chinese film history soon!"

Wei Wu nodded slightly and said, "Okay, thank you for your kind words. I haven't seen you for a while, Shishi, you look better and better!"

Liu Shishi touched his face subconsciously and said with a smile:

"Really? Thanks for the compliment!"

Today she wore an Armani beige trench coat, paired with a lake blue woolen inner layer, light blue jeans and black shoes. The overall look was fashionable and stylish. She walked with a breeze and a strong aura, which was very eye-catching.

The reason why Wei Wu praised him as soon as they met was, of course, because he felt guilty.

Why does he feel guilty?
Of course, it’s because the heroine of the previous life’s “The Blade of the Assassin” was none other than the person in front of him.

But to be honest, Liu Shishi's performance in this movie was definitely a drag and was widely criticized after its release.

Even the reason why her nickname "Blind Sister" is so famous has a lot to do with this movie.

It is said that when the filming of this movie started, Liu Shishi couldn't wait to film "Scarlet Heart" with Wu Qilong, and she finished filming after only ten days.

I don’t know whether it’s true or not, but overall this drama is somewhat perfunctory.

To be honest, the heroine Zhou Miaotong in this movie is just a decorative vase and does not have much room to perform.

But even a vase cannot be a vase with lifeless eyes.

And Liu Shishi’s acting skills now are not even as proficient as they were when the filming of this drama started in 13 in her previous life.

If this drama still lets her play Zhou Miaotong, it will most likely repeat the same mistakes, and eventually lead to her getting the title of "Blind Sister" earlier than in her previous life.

Ahem, that's a bit rude.

In order to save her reputation and to continue to establish himself as a man who knows how to use people wisely, Wei Wu decided to replace her.

The first person Wei Wu thought of was of course Jing Tian. After all, among the contracted actresses of Shu Culture, except for Reba and Nazha who have not officially entered the industry, everyone else has played the leading role at least once.

Although Jing Tian hasn't signed the contract yet, it should be done after the Chinese New Year.

Then give Zhou Miaotong to her, at least it’s fair to her!
What's more, since the other person has switched jobs here, Wei Wu cannot remain silent on his part!
Zhou Miaotong was originally a lady from a wealthy family, but her family became poor and she fell into prostitution when she was young. She was gentle and timid in nature, and she had no desire to live after becoming a prostitute.

He was afraid of Shen Lian, a member of the Imperial Guard, and was concerned about Master Yan. No matter how affectionate Shen Lian was, he was rarely moved. He was completely desperate after Master Yan's death.

In fact, Liu Shishi’s appearance is suitable for this role, but her acting skills are not up to standard.

Liu Shishi lost the female lead role, and although she didn't know it herself, Wei Wu still decided to compensate her a little, so he decided to give her the second female role Zhang Yan.

However, the second female lead has even fewer scenes, but it's better than nothing! I'll see if I can make up for it in other places later.

Why not give her the heroine role in "I Am a Witness"? Lu Xiaoxing is a blind person, so it's just right for her to play the role in her true colors.

Zhang Yan is the sweetheart of the third brother Jin Yichuan. She is the daughter of a doctor in a clinic. Jin Yichuan often goes to the clinic because he has a serious lung disease. Then he and the simple and kind-hearted Zhang Yan fell in love with each other.

In fact, she was the one who was hugged by Ding Xiu and praised by him, "This girl is very smooth."

Although she was knocked unconscious at the time, Ding Xiu did not defile Zhang Yan, and Zhang Yan's father was not killed by Ding Xiu, but by someone sent by Zhao Jingzhong.

But Ding Xiu said that deliberately just to provoke Jin Yichuan to get angry and make him restless so that he could gain an advantage in the next duel.

This also shows that the gap between Ding Xiu and Jin Yichuan, a pair of brothers, is not that big.

Otherwise, Ding Xiu wouldn't have to go through all the trouble to come up with these little tricks.

When it comes to the role of Jin Yichuan, Wei Wu decided to give him to Chen Xi.

Li Dongxue's performance is remarkable, but the problem is that he is not famous enough, which will more or less affect the box office.

As for Wei Zhongxian and Lu Jianxing, Wei Wu did not plan to replace them, and still let Jin Shijie and Wang Qianyuan play the roles.

The reason for not replacing them is, on the one hand, because the two of them performed really well, and on the other hand, because there are no particularly suitable replacements among the artists under Shu Culture.

(End of this chapter)