Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 145 Finishing

End of June.

The crew of "Chu and Han".

As the weather got hotter, the atmosphere on the set was very relaxed.

Today is the day when the filming of "Chu and Han" is completed.

After three months, the filming of this movie finally came to an end.

Many actors were even a little bit incredulous when they heard the news of the wrap date.

There is no other reason.

This shooting speed is too fast.

"Director Zhou, are we really going to finish filming?"

Chen Daoming looked for Zhou Mo, with a sense of unreality in his tone.

"Of course, our progress this time was quite fast, dozens of days faster than I expected. Thanks to everyone's full efforts, we were able to finish the filming so quickly."

Chen Daoming hesitated: "Director Zhou, isn't it too fast? How about we shoot for two more days?"

Zhou Mo: "Isn't it better to shoot quickly? You've been working on TV series and movies non-stop for almost a year. It would be better to finish shooting early so you can take a break."

Chen Daoming always felt a little uneasy.

“But I always worry that shooting too fast will affect the final effect of the film…”

Halfway through his words, he explained: "Of course, I'm not worried about Director Zhou's level, it's just that we haven't shot it this fast before, and everyone is a little worried."

The others all nodded, "Yes, Director Zhou, why don't we shoot for a little longer? Slow work produces fine results, and no one will have any objections."

Zhou Mo didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

This group of people really are... uncomfortable if they're not busy.

He thought for a moment and said, "Although everyone is very enthusiastic, there is really no problem with our shooting this time. Many people have seen the effects of some of the films before. Don't worry, I will never sacrifice quality for time when making a movie.

By the way, if you guys are not satisfied with the filming and still want to make a movie, our company should be producing another movie in the second half of the year, and we invite you to come and make a cameo appearance then."

Chen Daoming was curious: "Director Zhou already has plans for the second half of the year. What kind of movie is it?"

Zhou Mo was about to talk about science fiction movies, but then he thought, "Lucy" is not really a serious science fiction movie.

There are too many mixed things in it.

"It should be considered soft science fiction."

Many people's first reaction to hearing this was surprise that Zhou Mo was ready to open up new areas.

From urban, to crime, action, to history, and next is science fiction.

As expected of young people, they are full of energy.

Chen Daoming's ideas are different from others.

He pulled Zhou Mo aside and asked him privately.

"Has Director Zhou found a good candidate?"

Zhou Mo raised his eyebrows: "Teacher Chen wants to perform?"

Chen Daoming nodded.

"There haven't been any particularly successful science fiction films in China so far. Aren't you afraid that my film will flop, which will affect the market's evaluation of your vision?" Zhou Mo joked.

Chen Daoming laughed: "Director Zhou underestimated me. At this stage, I have received almost all the awards I deserve, and because of the salary, the roles I can take are getting fewer and fewer.

So, I am now seizing every opportunity to experience some movie roles that I have never experienced before... In addition, I understand Director Zhou's rules. If there is a chance for the next sci-fi movie, please leave a seat for me. Even if there is no pay, I also want to witness a sci-fi blockbuster under Director Zhou's lens."

Seeing that Chen Daoming's words were getting more and more outrageous, Zhou Mo waved his hands.

"Not really, Mr. Chen. If you want to act, there will definitely be a role for you. Besides, this movie is not a sci-fi blockbuster. Lucy is not even a hard sci-fi movie. If you really want to be picky, it can be considered a B-grade sci-fi movie using Hollywood's ratings."

“Lucy.”

Chen Daoming repeated the name several times, and then supported it: "B-grade science fiction is also very good. The domestic science fiction film market has always been blank. It is easy to cause problems if you rashly make a blockbuster."

As expected of an old hand, his words are always pleasant to the ears.

Looking at Chen Daoming's eyes, Zhou Mo sincerely felt a great sense of satisfaction.

Who said that Lao Chen has a straightforward temper and never praises others?
"Then after we finish filming Chu and Han, please come to our company to sign the contract, Mr. Chen. I will contact you then."

"no problem."

After saying that, Zhou Mo went to the set.

The last scene.

Empress Lü killed Han Xin.

There are three protagonists in this play: Lu Zhi, Xiao He, and Han Xin.

But really, there is only one real protagonist in this story: Lü Zhi.

In the eleventh year of the Han Empire, Lu Zhi took advantage of Liu Bang's absence from Chang'an to quell a rebellion and wanted to kill Han Xin in order to pave the way for her son Liu Ying's future ascension to the throne and the development of the Lu family.

Although the plan to kill Han Xin had been confirmed, Han Xin was not alone and he had many followers.

Lu Zhi summoned Xiao He and discussed with him, asking the latter to trick Han Xin into entering the palace.

"You are Ying'er's teacher, and Ying'er will become the second emperor of the Han Dynasty. You will be the imperial teacher then. Ying'er is too young to shoulder the heavy responsibility of being an emperor. From now on, the Han Dynasty will still rely on you, the pillars of the country, to support it..."

"stop!"

Zhou Mo stopped Qin Lan's performance.

The latter's performance did not meet his expectations.

In his imagination, the Empress Lu played by Qin Lan should be a woman who is full of calculations but also has great ambitions and strategies.

And Lu Zhi, played by Qin Lan, always has a very stingy feeling.

"Sister Lan, your Lü Zhi is a little too sinister. This is very different from what I described in the script. Is there anything that has affected your current state?"

Qin Lan had been stopped by Zhou Mo several times before. She felt embarrassed and confused at the same time as being stared at by so many people.

Hearing Zhou Mo's question, he subconsciously said, "When I was filming "The Feast of Kings", Director Lu told me about the play. He said that after Liu Bang's death, Empress Lü slaughtered court officials wantonly, made Liu Bang's concubines into sticks, and killed Liu Bang's children. So the image of Empress Lü should be very gloomy and fierce."

Zhou Mo clicked his tongue.

"stupid guy."

Qin Lan shuddered.

Zhou Mo glanced at her and explained, "Don't get me wrong, Sister Lan. I'm not talking about you. I'm talking about Lu Tailang."

Qin Lan didn't dare to speak.

Zhou Mo explained to Qin Lan: "Sister Lan, Lu Tailang is too one-sided.

It is true that Lu Zhi killed court officials, but she was actually very kind to the people.

As the first queen in my country's feudal history, Lu Zhi was actually very capable. Not only did she manage to recuperate during her few years as regency, she also greatly improved the domestic people's livelihood.

Facing the invasion, although Lü Zhi failed to defeat Zhao Er's donkey cart like Empress Xiao in the Song Dynasty, she was able to basically protect the integrity of the Han Dynasty's territory by relying on the leaky foundation of the early Han Dynasty.

This is better than many ancient emperors, such as Vala.

So from this perspective, she must be a capable and ambitious leader, so the Lü Zhi you finally present should be completely opposite to the one you played before, and should be more majestic. "

Qin Lan thought for a moment and chose to lie down.

"Director Zhou, I've never played a role like this before. I may need to make some adjustments."

The so-called adjustment actually means that it cannot be performed in a short period of time.

Zhou Mo wanted to get off work a long time ago, he didn't want to waste time with Qin Lan anymore.

"Sister Lan, I remember you played Empress Wu when you first debuted. Can you try to bring me in?"

Qin Lan made her debut in the drama The Story of Tang Dynasty.

The most classic thing in this drama is that Old Tang, who is almost fifty years old, French kisses Zhang Tong, who is in her early twenties, which scares the girl at that time.

Qin Lan smiled bitterly: "Director Zhou, my performance as Wu Meiniang was not very good at that time, and Wu Meiniang in "The Romance of the Tang Dynasty" was a supporting role throughout the whole process, and she had no contact with power at all."

Zhou Mo scratched his head and thought of another way.

"Well, Sister Lan, didn't you play a calculating female supporting role like Wang Luping in "Again, I Met You Meng"? "

Qin Lan nodded and said with some self-mockery.

"I still remember Wang Luping very clearly. I was criticized a lot for this role."

"Then can you replace them now?"

"Of course, you can...but this character is a bit twisted, the type that likes to scheme a lot. Isn't that exactly the opposite of what Director Zhou said?"

"The distortion is because the great revenge could not be taken. Wang Luping was betrayed by her own sister and lost a leg in a car accident. Even so, the male protagonist in the play still said such a stupid statement as 'You only lost a leg, but she lost her love', but Wang Luping could not retaliate, which eventually caused mental distortion.

But now I tell you, what if Lu Ping could get revenge? Although they were both betrayed by their husbands, Lu Ping could not get revenge, and she couldn't even dance. However, Lu Zhi held great power and could freely implement her ambitions. Can you feel the difference?
If Lu Ping could be like Empress Lu, wouldn’t she suddenly feel refreshed, and then have a sense of sudden enlightenment, and feel that life is brighter.”

"Revenge? I think I'm getting some feeling."

Qin Lan's eyes lit up: "Director Zhou, let me adjust it a little bit."

Zhou Mo waved his hand: "No problem, there's only one show left today anyway, as long as I can film it well for you, everything will be fine."

After a moment, Zhou Mo looked at the dignified Empress Lu on the screen and picked up the trumpet with satisfaction.

"pass!"

In the middle of the set, Qin Lan let out a long sigh.

"I declare that the filming of Chu and Han has officially finished!"

(End of this chapter)