Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 39 Chapter 038 New Work Plan
Three days later.

Yanjing.

XX Grand Hotel.

"Let the Bullets Fly" celebration party.

The film's release date expired two days ago, and it ultimately grossed 7.01 million yuan, breaking the record set by "Aftershock" and also breaking the million yuan mark in the Chinese-language film industry.

With nearly 30 million more box office revenue than in his previous life, Zhou Mo received the reward for the second phase of optimization of "Let the Bullets Fly".

The moment Jiang Wen announced the box office, Zhou Mo heard a system prompt.

[The second phase of this optimization task has been completed]

[Optimization target: "Let the Bullets Fly" box office record]

[Reward: "Someone behind the scenes" x 1]

[Someone behind the scenes: Your work can get a more relaxed review environment]

Zhou Mo was very interested in this reward, although he had not yet figured out how to use it.

The reason...

You know everything.

Jiang Wen fulfilled his promise of "making money while standing".

Zhong Deng was happy about this.

According to Marco, for a long time, Jiang Wen's smile was as beautiful as a chrysanthemum.

Just then, Boss Yang came over to congratulate him, and Jiang Wen simply waved his hand and decided to start the banquet.

Compared to "Love Is Not Blind", the celebration party for "Bullet" was obviously much more grand.

In addition to investors, crew members, and even a lot of media came.

Under the camera's lens, everyone seemed a little restrained.

Liao Fan found Jiang Wen and said, "Brother, the atmosphere is a bit tense."

He was talking about the lines from "Bullet".

Jiang Wen also noticed that the atmosphere at the banquet was a little off, so he quickly sent the media away and then raised his arm to call for

"Brothers, the banquet begins."

"The party begins!"

I have to say that Jiang Wen is indeed a very charming guy. As he shouted, everyone including Zhou Mo couldn't help but get into the mood.

After a while, the whole venue was filled with toasts and noises, and the guests were all standing up and making noises, expressing their joy.

Zhou Mo waited for a long time, and finally saw the legendary scene——

Send money in reverse.

The cause of the incident was that Boss Yang made a fortune from "Bullet".

The boss would give the director a red envelope whenever he was happy.

Jiang Wen was not happy: "Brother, if you must celebrate, then I will just give you a big red envelope today."

Boss Yang: “No one has ever given me a red envelope.”

Jiang Wen: "Then we'll have it today."

Zhou Mo watched the two of them arguing with each other at the dinner table, wondering with evil amusement how much money was in the red envelope?

He recorded this scene and planned to make it into a memoir one day.

There is a chance to sell for money.

Just after finishing recording and categorizing the videos, Zhou Mo suddenly remembered that some time ago, Liu Shishi asked him about his next plans.

He said at the time that he was planning to make an urban film.

Now that the broadcast of "The Myth" is proceeding as planned, it is time to prepare for the next work.

However, during this period of time, Zhou Mo couldn't think of what to shoot next.

There is a kind of laziness that goes, "I've already shot two works, so what's wrong with just enjoying myself?"

He finally understood why some people would quickly fall into depravity after achieving success.

He is in this condition now, and all he wants to do every day is lie down.

If you don't lie down once, you will never know how comfortable it is to lie down.
When you are in distress.

There was a tap on the shoulder.

Zhou Mo turned his head and found that the people coming were a couple.

Cai Shaofen, Zhang Jin.

"Director Zhou, good afternoon."

"Good afternoon, both of you."

After a few pleasantries, Cai Shaofen got down to business: "Director Zhou, I'm bothering you this time just to ask you a question. Some time ago, you contacted my husband and said you were interested in making an action movie."

Zhou Mo nodded: "Yes, the name of the movie is "Speed ​​Chase", an action and gun battle type movie."

The protagonist of "The Fast and the Furious" was finally decided to be Zhang Jin.

Not that this guy is unique.

Although Jet Li is getting older, there are still some male stars in the market who have made achievements in action and fighting movies.

Zhao Wenzhuo, Wu Yue, Wu Jing, and even Wang Baobao, all have a good foundation in kung fu.

The first two are even Wuying-level athletes, and although the third one is not Wuying-level, he is also a national martial arts champion.

The image is also good.

However, when Zhou Mo officially decided to shoot "Fast and Furious", he found that shooting an action fighting movie was not enough to just consider the protagonist.

He needs a really awesome action director team.

Used to complete the design of various fighting actions and martial arts scenes in the movie.

Otherwise, if Zhou Mo, a layman with no martial arts background, was the only one to design it, he probably wouldn't be able to shoot a film even if all his hair fell off.

In addition to being a Wuying-level athlete, Zhang Jin is also a disciple of Yuan Baye, nicknamed "China's No. 1 Martial Arts Director."

So, a few days ago, when Zhou Mo approached Zhang Jin and expressed his desire to work with him on an action movie and to be the male lead, he was so excited that he almost cried.

During the conversation, Zhou Mo expressed the need for a mobile team.

Zhang Jin immediately said that he would go back to find his master.

Back to the present. When Cai Shaofen heard the name, she clapped her hands: "Yes, that's right. Ever since you contacted my Ah Jin last time, he has been unable to eat or drink and has been waiting for your call every day. I really couldn't stand it, so I took the initiative to bring him here to disturb you."

As she spoke, she patted her husband beside her: "Really?"

Zhang Jin nodded: "Yeah!"

Zhou Mo:.
This couple had some funny style in their previous life, I didn't expect it to start now.

Obviously, Cai Shaofen also knew her husband's personality, and continued to say to Zhou Mo: "Director Zhou, in addition to confirming the film information this time, I would also like to ask about your plans for the next year."

Zhou Mo smiled and said, "Sister Fen wants to ask when the filming of "Speed" will start."

“Yes, my husband.”

Before Cai Shaofen finished speaking, Zhang Jin patted his wife on the shoulder and said, "Let me do it."

Seeing this, Cai Shaofen took a step back with peace of mind.

"Director Zhou, I have already contacted my master about the Dongzhi team you told me about last time. He promised me that he would follow me throughout the whole process and would not interfere with the filming of the movie."

Zhou Mo nodded slightly. It was rumored that Master Yuan had a strong personal will when filming, but whenever he encountered a disciple asking for help, he would humble himself and provide help.

It seems to be true now.

He glanced at Zhang Jin in front of him, thinking of how in his previous life, this man could be said to be the most typical representative of "suit thugs" in domestic movies, if not the only one.

This was also one of the main reasons why he chose the other party.

Another reason is, of course, that it is cheap.

Compared to the famous action stars on the market, this one can be said to be a complete nobody.

So the price is a fraction of that of other actors.

Fortunately, the box office success of the first "Fast and Furious" was more due to its style, setting, and shooting, and it did not require the actors to have particularly high box office performance capabilities.

When Keanu was filming "Fast and Furious", he had been silent for six or seven years, and no one wanted to hire him even for big productions.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken on a movie like "Fast and Furious" which only cost 2000 million.

Although Zhang Jin is not well-known at the moment, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" will be broadcast at the end of the year.

There will be a wave of couple promotion at that time.

What is this called, bottom fishing!

"Since Master Ba has agreed, Brother Jin, let's do it in the second half of the year."

"it is good."

After confirming the shooting time, Cai and Zhang were very satisfied.

The three of them chatted casually and became closer.

Cai Shaofen has a lively personality. When talking about movies, she suddenly became a little worried: "Director Zhou, my husband Zhang's status is relatively low. Will it affect the box office of your movie?"

Zhou Mo was moved when he heard this.

You are worthy of being the queen. You are not at all lenient when it comes to exposing your husband's shortcomings.

Zhou Mo smiled and said, "Brother Jin did lack some opportunities before, but fortunately he has a good wife like you, Sister Fen."

"Ah?" Cai and Zhang were both unresponsive.

Zhou Mo explained, "I remember that the Legend of Zhen Huan should be airing in November this year. I predict that this drama will be extremely popular. By then, as Sister Fen's husband, Brother Jin's popularity will increase."

Cai Shaofen seemed a little surprised: "You mean, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" will be very popular?"

Zhou Mo nodded: "I've read the script, it will definitely be very popular."

Later, he added: "By then, I might use your relationship to let Sister Fen play the protagonist's wife to elevate Brother Jin's status."

"It doesn't matter. As long as it can help the movie, I can do the promotion myself." Cai Shaofen said firmly.

Seeing this, Zhou Mo sighed and said, "Brother Jin, you have a virtuous wife."

Zhang Jin nodded: "So I'm always grateful to her."

None of the three thought there was anything wrong with Zhou Mo saying that Zhang Jin borrowed Cai Shaofen's traffic.

Zhou Mo knew that it was common for people in the entertainment industry to rely on their significant other to get resources, such as Wen Zhang and Miss Ma.

Cai and Zhang were deeply in love and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

While talking, Cai Shaofen suddenly pulled someone over and said, "Director Zhou, let me introduce you to a friend, this is Sun Li, I've always wanted to meet you."

"Hello, Miss Sun." Zhou Mo took the initiative to extend his hand.

"You can just call me Sun Li." Sun Li shook hands quickly.

"Then I'll call you Sister Li. I have a pretty good relationship with Brother Chao. Also, Sister Li, you played Du Juan very well in "Happiness is Like a Flower."

Sun Li smiled and waved her hands: "You're flattering me. Your "Love Broken" is a blockbuster hit."

Compared to Zhou Mo's ease, Sun Li seems much more modest.

She is not yet the Magnolia-winning actress who starred in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and "The Legend of Miyue" consecutively. Compared with Zhou Mo, the film director, her status is more than one level lower.

Of course, even if they starred in these two dramas, their status would probably not change much.

Directors inherently have a repressive position over actors.

What's more, Sun Li's resources in the film industry have always been average.

Zhou Mo looked at Sun Li and suddenly thought of something: "Sister Li, are you here today to perform Guan Yunchang?"

Sun Li: "Director Zhou knows?"

Zhou Mo nodded: "Of course, last August, Brother Ma complained to me that Director Jiang didn't stay at home to edit the film, but sneaked out to film."

Sun Li chuckled and then said, "Speaking of Guan Yunchang, Director Zhuang has actually always told me that he wants to meet you. I wonder when you are free?"

Zhou Mo was stunned when he heard this.

Director Zhuang?

"Zhuang Wenqiang, the screenwriter of Infernal Affairs?"

"Yes, he is also the director of Guan Yunchang."

Zhou Mo took a deep breath and smiled.

He knew what he was going to shoot next.

　Yuan Ba ​​Ye directed The Matrix, and Zhang Jin also worked as a martial arts instructor for a long time.

　　It just happens to meet Zhou Mo's needs for making movies.

　　The candidate has been changed. Thank you all for your support. Please don't leave.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)