The electric fan rotates and makes regular unpleasant noises.
At first, Huang Jiacheng smiled broadly and his voice was somewhat passionate. He chatted with Zhou Yang about the script of "The Grandmaster 2", about "The Grandmaster" being shortlisted for the Academy Awards this year, and about future casting and arrangements.
"The Grandmaster" is the pinnacle of his career. Like thousands of directors, Huang Jiacheng naturally hopes to continue his peak.
However, as they chatted, the smile on Huang Jiacheng's face gradually disappeared, and even when he looked at Zhou Yang's face, his expression suddenly became serious.
Zhou Yang seemed to be the familiar Zhou Yang, with an expression of listening carefully to what he said, and he was still looking at him so carefully that he even wrote down the important contents of his words in a notebook.
But I don't know if it's because of the dark circles around Zhou Yang's eyes or the slight beard on his lips. Huang Jiacheng always feels that Zhou Yang is more haggard than ever.
He finally reminded Zhou Yang.
"Fortunately, I just learned a lot recently..." Zhou Yang smiled as brightly as ever. After glancing down at what Huang Jiacheng told him, he looked up and answered.
He is very busy.
Also studying
But it seemed that I started to get obsessed for no reason, and I felt that I could learn something from everyone, and that every conversation in normal times needed to be carefully considered and pondered.
He has a paranoid personality, which can be said to be extreme at worst. Others don't think much about it if they don't understand it, but he won't give up until he hits a wall.
Especially when he comes into contact with some film art and music art, some weird ideas will always pop up in his mind. Unable to suppress these ideas, he will always unconsciously walk into a dead end. After walking into a dead end, it will be difficult to go back to the dead end.
come out.
It’s normal to feel haggard, and it’s normal to be tired.
"Forget it, you better stop writing the script for "The Grandmaster 2". Listen to my advice. After filming "Infernal Affairs", you should leave this industry temporarily and take a good rest." Zhou Yang's answer was very relaxed, but Huang Jiacheng was
He didn't think so, but looked at Zhou Yang more seriously.
He was keenly aware that something was wrong with Zhou Yang's state.
It seems that the paranoia has not diminished because of contact with more people, or because of making more movies. Instead, it has become more and more deeply rooted in the bones. It was like a few days ago when Wang Shuai was talking to himself about the filming of "The Crow".
Zhou Yang's whole person seemed to be crazy and transformed into another person.
When Wang Shuai talked about Zhou Yang, he was full of praise and admiration.
As an actor and a director, this is indeed something worthy of praise and admiration, but as an elder who is a few years older, Huang Jiacheng feels that this is very dangerous.
Vaguely, Huang Jiacheng felt that Zhou Yang seemed to be desperately trying to prove something.
"Forehead……"
The electric fan was still blowing, but it couldn't dispel the stuffy feeling.
The afternoon sun is actually very poisonous, so poisonous that it makes people uncomfortable.
Zhou Yang originally had a smile on his face, but after seeing Huang Jiacheng's expression, his smile slowly became stiff and then disappeared.
"It seems like there's a big rock weighing on you... You should relax."
After Huang Jiacheng thought for a long time, he thought of a more accurate adjective and continued.
"Really need a little rest."
Zhou Yang thought carefully about Huang Jiacheng's words, and then he vaguely felt the physical and mental fatigue caused by the recent series of high-intensity events. He finally nodded.
"Of course these are not the most important. There is another very serious matter, which is important to you and the people around you..."
"what else?"
"Change your narcissism and pretentiousness..." Huang Jiacheng, who was originally serious, suddenly laughed strangely.
"ah?"
"Do you really think you are the protagonist of this world? What kind of famous director in the world wants to be in your movie? James Bunt, I guess people are just saying it politely on the surface, do you really think he wants to be your "Infernal Affairs"
"Consultant?" When Huang Jiacheng said this, an inexplicable sense of joy flashed through his eyes. Seeing Zhou Yang's confused expression, he felt like he had torn off Zhou Yang's honest mask.
At this time, Zhou Yang was probably very disappointed, so frustrated that he wanted to fall into his own arms, no, his own camp.
Thinking that he and Zhou Yang can continue to join forces and create greater glory, even a person like Huang Jiacheng who has seen big storms can't help but show a bit of joy: "But it's okay, and I -"
However, before he finished speaking, Huang Jiacheng heard a knock on the door in the office.
"Come in."
Immediately afterwards, Huang Jiacheng saw James Bond walking in.
"Mr. Zhou Yang, this matter has been decided so happily. Haha, you will serve as a consultant for "Jaws" and I will serve as your consultant for "Infernal Affairs"... I suddenly thought this was very interesting... I even drafted it myself
A contract, do you want to read it?"
"..."
He glanced at James Bond and then at Zhou Yang.
The joy that Huang Jiachen had felt suddenly disappeared.
Then he suddenly felt aggrieved. For a moment, he even felt that it wasn't Zhou Yang who was in a bad state, but his own state.
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After "The Grandmaster" was released, the Chinese film industry began to look a bit cruel.
May is starting to feel like a devil month.
Without the diversion of Chinese blockbusters, the Hollywood blockbuster "Sevier" appeared unscrupulous throughout the May Day Golden Week.
The Chinese film that replaced "The Grandmaster" is called "The Battle of the Grandmaster" and was directed by Taiwanese director Ye Xinrong.
It is a follow-up to "The Grandmaster". Although the investment is not as high as "The Grandmaster", it is still close to 100 million yuan.
Before the film was released, Ye Xinrong was very ambitious.
He is a descendant of Ip Man and has a background in directing. He has outstanding talent. Behind him, he has the support of many big names in Taiwan and the popularity of "The Grandmaster" before it was released...
With so many halo blessings, he feels that even if "The Grandmaster" cannot replicate the glory of "The Grandmaster", it will set off a new martial arts craze.
He even thought about wrestling with "The Sevier", and even wanted to be the second director to snipe a Hollywood movie after "The Grandmaster" in his glory!
The premiere results of "Battle of the Grandmasters" were not bad.
The box office was close to 15 million, and the reputation was also good. Many directors in the industry came to congratulate it.
Ye Xinrong was so drunk that day that he smiled in his sleep.
However……
The big plunge of 9 million the next day really hit him in the face.
He thought he had seen it wrong, or that he had not sobered up yet.
But after slapping himself and looking at the box office data repeatedly, he realized that this was not a dream.
He read the comments from fans...
Although there are also negative reviews, and although some people think that "The Grandmaster" is just a follow-up movie in the guise of "The Grandmaster", its overall reputation has not collapsed...
but……
It just can't catch fire.
After looking at the latest data of "Severe", he realized that his "Battle of the Grandmasters" had become the background board of "Severe".
"The Sevier" premieres at 30 million!
The box office exceeded 100 million in three days!
The box office in one week exceeded 200 million...
Each gorgeous data not only refreshed his knowledge of box office, but also shocked the jaws of countless movie fans.
Overnight!
He woke up from the short-lived glory of "Battle of the Grandmasters" and sadly realized that the domination of China by Hollywood blockbusters still existed.
After seeing the new round of box office data of "The Grandmaster", he finally witnessed the rise of another milestone in Hollywood despite being unwilling, desperate and even regretful of his stupid decision to release the movie at the same time as "The Sevier".
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The Seville has truly become a landmark.
Young men and women in Hong Kong are discussing the charm and handsomeness of Captain Assago, the male protagonist of "The Sevier".
"Hong Kong Film Weekly" even boasted about this movie, saying that this movie in Hollywood is enough for Chinese directors to study for ten years, or even twenty years to make such a movie.
After staying in Hong Kong Island for half a month, Zhou Yang realized that there seemed to be an inexplicable trend of worshiping foreigners on Hong Kong Island. Especially when some filmmakers on Hong Kong Island saw the glory of Hollywood movies, they would be as excited as if they were celebrating the New Year.
Same.
Most of them are directors who made movies during the chaotic years of Hong Kong and had a brief period of glory.
Later, after the invasion of Hollywood movies defeated them, they made one film to compensate for the other, and finally lost everyone.
"Some people always blame failure on other illusory things... This group of people is probably like this. After being defeated, they begin to have servility in their hearts. After becoming servile, they hope that other movies will be as bad as possible..."
During the opening stage of filming "Infernal Affairs", Zhao Zhen, who plays the silly and strong character, suddenly said these words.
These words surprised Zhou Yang.
It's very philosophical and even filled with a hint of human criticism.
After Zhao Zhen became famous for his line "I have to pay more" after performing "Jinyiwei", he seemed to be completely transformed. At least when he looks at Zhao Zhen now, it is difficult for Zhou Yang to find any shadow of the humble absentee he once was.
Then he laughed unconsciously, and he laughed happily.
Along the way, everyone is actually making progress.
"Just a casual comment..." After seeing Zhou Yang laughing, Zhao Zhen suddenly felt a little embarrassed for no reason: "By the way, Director Zhou..."
"What's wrong?"
"A few days ago, a foreign director asked me to make a movie called "The Lighthouse by the Sea". I played a very important role in it... I was quite confused." Zhao Zhen glanced at Zhou Yang and finally held it in for a long time.
Only then did he hold back his words.
"What are you struggling with?"
"I am the heroine in it..."
"What? What did you say?" When Zhou Yang heard Zhao Zhen suddenly say these words, he was stunned and even thought he heard wrongly.
"The heroine..."
"That kind of movie?"
"Cough, cough..."
Under the light of the setting sun, Zhao Zhen is wearing a pair of glasses. Although he is not handsome, his dark skin and figure that have been working all year round are very strong. This kind of body shape seems to be the first choice of many other directors?
"What do you think?"
"The director is Marie Vane, a famous female director... Mr. Zhou, do you still remember when we went to Berlin that year? When we were filming "Under the Mine"..."
"Remember, what happened?" Zhou Yang returned to Berlin that year in a trance and nodded subconsciously.
"The winner of Berlin's Teddy Bear Award that year was director Marie Vane..."
Zhou Yang finally thought of who the director Mary Vane was...
That year, when he was in Berlin, Wang Shuai looked at him with strange eyes and asked him something.
[I suddenly remembered that I met Director Marie Vane yesterday... She asked me to ask you if you are interested in making a film. She saw your poster and was very satisfied with your appearance and wanted you to be the leading actor...]
Zhou Yang, who knew what kind of movie it was, naturally refused without hesitation.
I am a straight man myself. If you let him shoot this thing, wouldn't you be asking him to die?
But unexpectedly, after going round and round, the director actually targeted Zhao Zhen.
"What do you think?"
"I want to try acting..."
"and you……"
"Mr. Zhou, that..."
"What?"
"The script of "The Lighthouse by the Sea" was actually sent to me by Mary Vane, and she asked me to ask you..."
"Brother Zhao, there is no way I can make this kind of movie..." Zhou Yang's anus tightened instantly, and he was a little frightened.
"No, no, no, that's not what Director Mary Vane meant. She has watched many of your movies and feels that you have a good command of realistic movie scripts. She hopes that you can help read the scripts and provide suggestions if possible.
..." Zhao Zhen shook his head repeatedly, and then said these words awkwardly.