Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 119 Little People

"Brother, are you sure you didn't get too high from watching a show just now and made up this story after saying the wrong name?"

Wang Jing was not sure whether the script Zhou Mo mentioned really existed.

He always felt that the other party was talking nonsense.

It’s no wonder Wang Jing thought this way.

Because that's who he is.

On the first day, he took over a blank script, and on the second day he dared to bring people to the set.

The main feature is improvisation and filming.

The key is that the photos turned out pretty good.

When it comes to emergency response capabilities, Wang Jing asks himself that there is no one in the entire Chinese-language film industry who can surpass him.

"How could it be, Brother Jing, am I such an unreliable person?"

"If you asked me this question before today, my answer would definitely be no, but if you ask me now, my answer would be I don't know." Wang Jing said in a gloomy tone.

Zhou Mo knew what Wang Jing was thinking at a glance.

Isn’t it just taking a few more glances at the girl’s long legs?

As for this?

He felt insulted.

"Brother Jing, not everyone is as fast as you. I can't be as quick as you. In fact, I have already written the script. You can go to my company to get it in the next two days."

You are the quick shooter!

Your whole family is a quick shooter!

The veteran driver Wang Jing saw at a glance what Zhou Mo was implying about him, "Brother, things like speed depend on the situation. I am fast at making movies, but not at other things."

Zhou Mo glanced at him.

"Ah, yes, yes."

Wang Jing: …

"Forget it, I won't tell you about this. I remember you said that this movie should be based on the same universe as John Wick. What about the actors? Who are you going to look for?"

Zhou Mo was stunned: "Brother Jing, why don't you ask about the plot?"

This was the order in which he first discussed making a movie.

Without asking about the plot, let’s talk about the actors first.

Normally, when other people like investment company bosses and directors discuss movies with him, they usually discuss the plot first and then start choosing actors based on the plot.

When it came to Wang Jing, the situation was completely reversed.

"Brother, this is my habit that you don't know. When I make a movie, I always decide on the actors first, and then decide on the script. When I was filming Tricky Brains, there was no script at all. I just found Andy Lau and started filming."

Out of habit, Wang Jing did not mention Zhou Xingxing.

Zhou Mo also realized that he was judging others by his own standards.

After all, Wang Jing is an old man who lived through the glorious era of Hong Kong films, and he has experienced the situation where investors blocked his door and demanded that he make a movie.

These are the experiences he shared personally in the interview.

It’s normal to find actors first when making a movie.

"Okay, let's talk about the actors first. I've already contacted someone and he'll be here soon."

A moment later, a figure appeared in front of the two.

"Director Zhou, Director Wang."

Zhao Wenzhuo shook hands with the two men in turn, his expression looking very serious.

Ever since the box office flop of "Once Upon a Time" two years ago, he hasn't been able to get any resources for a while, so at this stage, he cherishes every opportunity he has.

Zhou Mo's eyes never left the long legs on the stage, and he gave a brief introduction of the situation.

"May? Don't worry, directors. I'm sure I'll have time."

After hearing the introduction, Zhao Wenzhuo immediately made a guarantee.

Zhou Mo glanced at him and said with a smile: "Now I believe that Brother Zhuo and Director Wang will definitely be able to cooperate well."

Zhao Wenzhuo didn't understand what was going on, so he continued, "Director Wang has always been a director I admire very much. It's my honor to work with him. I believe the movie will be a great success."

Wang Jing laughed: "Wen Zhuo, you are wrong. Director Zhou is saying that neither of us asked what the movie is about. As for our collaboration, have you forgotten "Primitive Weapon"? We failed miserably that time."

Wang Jing casually revealed his dark history.

After hearing this, Zhao Wen's face turned red.

Of course he knew "Primitive Weapons", it was his only third-level movie with thriller and crime. What he said just now was just to praise the two directors and leave a good impression on Zhou Mo, but he didn't expect it to be so embarrassing.

After thinking about it, Zhao Wenzhuo said.

"When I first made that movie, I still had a lot of immaturity. Now with Director Zhou's script and Director Wang at the helm, this movie will definitely become my masterpiece."

These words were spoken with such sincerity and heart.

Wang Jing’s bad taste had not yet worn off, and he was still joking: “Wen Zhuo, you better think about it. If Director Zhou makes a mistake, we might both fail again. I don’t have a problem with that, but if you fail again, you might really be nicknamed ‘box office poison’.” (1)

Zhao Wen shook his head and said, "The ability of the two directors has been proven by countless achievements. If it really fails again, it must be my own problem, which means that I am not really suitable to be the leading actor. In any case, I am very grateful to Director Zhou for giving me this opportunity."

Zhou Mo and Wang Jing looked at each other and felt emotional.

It turns out that people are forced to do things.

Zhao Wenzhuo, who was often criticized for his low IQ in the past, can now speak fluently and politely.

Zhou Mo patted Wang Jing on the shoulder.

"Okay, Brother Jing, stop scaring me. Brother Zhuo, wait for you to finish your own business in the next two days and then come to our company to sign the contract."

End of conversation.

Zhou Mo said goodbye to the two and found Da Tiantian who was sitting in a corner, fascinated by the performance of the young ladies on the stage.

"Hey! Wake up, you're drooling!"

"Ah... ah?"

Da Tiantian reacted and subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth, only to find that there was no saliva, and glared at Zhou Mo.

"Hate it, why did you just come back?"

"I discussed the plot with Brother Jing for a while." Zhou Mo said casually.

Actually, it was to watch the young lady dance for a while more alone.

"Did you agree on the movie?"

"Well, the lead actor is Zhao Wenzhuo, and it will probably start in May."

"Zhao Wenzhuo? I remember that he and Zhen Gongfu were going to shoot an action movie a few days ago. What was it called... "Dangerous Liaisons"? "

"It's 'Special Identity'." Zhou Mo corrected.

"Yes, yes. The opening ceremony of Special Identity was quite grand, and a lot of actors and directors were invited to attend... Since Zhao Wenzhuo has accepted this movie, does he still have time to act in your movie?"

Zhou Mo had an inexplicable smile on his face: "Don't worry, he definitely has it."

"Mysterious."

Da Tiantian glanced at Zhou Mo, and then her eyes immediately turned to the stage.

Zhou Mo rarely saw Da Tiantian so focused. The last time she was like this was when she was filming "Love Is Not Blind".

"You seem to like the dances of these girl groups?"

"Of course. Look at the figures of these people. Their thighs. Wow..."

Da Tiantian kept "commenting" on the girl group on the stage, making some nasty noises from her mouth, and her every move was like that of an old client who had been hanging out in nightclubs for many years.

Zhou Mo silently took out his cell phone and turned on the recording function.

I recorded for five minutes until the phone got hot, and this time I clicked save.

"So, Tiantian, you just sat here and watched these boy and girl groups dance for so long, and didn't do anything else?"

"Wrong, I only watched the girl groups. I didn't watch the boy groups. They were not interesting."

Ok?
This answer was somewhat beyond Zhou Mo's expectations.

"You don't like those boy bands?"

"Of course, they are all as skinny as straw, with heavy makeup on their faces. They are not attractive at all, and are far inferior to these girl groups."

Zhou Mo was really shocked this time.

He originally thought that Da Tiantian had been watching the boy group's performance, and after the boy group's performance ended, she also watched the girl group.

Although Zhou Mo doesn't like those boy bands that steal money, he does admit that these guys have an unparalleled appeal to women in their twenties and thirties.

For example, at this stage, the leader’s girlfriend is completely obsessed with Korean groups.

And a few of them from Kuaiben.

But now, Da Tiantian told him that he was wrong. This lady doesn’t like boy bands, but likes those young ladies who dance passionately.

"Great, great minds think alike, Tiantian."

(End of this chapter)