Chapter 966 Sanshi, what do you think of Sissi becoming your mother?
In mid-September, Wandering Breaking Ball finally started.
As Wu Hu said before, if this movie is not made, the adaptation period will have passed. Although the adaptation period has passed, Liu will most likely choose to cooperate with their New World Media, because New World Media is considered the leader in the industry
The most conscientious film and television company.
But if you re-sign the adaptation rights, you have to pay the copyright fee again. Even if the copyright fee is nothing to Wu Hu, there is no need to waste it.
After thinking about it, Wu Hu decided to shoot in the order of another time and space, shooting the 'postquel' first, and then the 'prequel'. The reason for choosing this was mainly because the story of the 'postquel' was relatively 'simple' and revolved around the story of the little boy.
Let’s narrate the story of the broken ball hitting Jupiter.
In the second part shot later, which is the 'prequel', the protagonist Liu Peiqiang's presence is a bit weaker than in the first part. On the contrary, the character Tu Hengyu played by Liu Tianwang has more presence. It can be said that,
The main characters in the second part are all well portrayed, but precisely because of this, the protagonist Liu Peiqiang is not so prominent.
Director Guo also included a lot of discussions on human nature when filming the second part. If the 'prequel' of the second part was shot first, then the script of the 'postquel' would be obviously weak in this aspect.
, it will give people a feeling that it is not as good as the first one.
As a result, when filming the sequel, the script will definitely have to be revised.
In Wu Hu's opinion, this is not only a troublesome problem, but also may change an originally good movie beyond recognition, and ultimately be thankless.
Therefore, Wu Hu chose the most trouble-free way and filmed according to the trajectory of two movies in another time and space. After all, this is a road to success that has already been taken.
If the movie is messed up because of my random direction, who should I cry to?
Of course, even if he really loses money, the most he can do is destroy his brand. After all, this special effects blockbuster has no fewer investors than "Inception".
Even though "Inception" has not yet been released, film and television companies are still eager to do it. Even the eldest brother Cheng is asking if there are any cooperation opportunities. He wants to help the financial backer behind him, the Eagle Emperor, to find out if there are any.
Opportunity to coorparate.
So even if he loses money on his investment, he won't worry too much. Even the investment in this little broken ball is not small. Compared with the eleven small goals of "Inception", the investment in this wandering little broken ball is even higher.
Have one more small goal.
This was not something Wu Hu said out loud, but something he had actually calculated.
In another time and space, when Director Guo was filming this movie, the original plan of more than 4,000 special effects shots was reduced to more than 2,000, almost cut in half.
But even so, it still took them five small goals.
Wu Hu was not so economical here, because he had no shortage of investment, and he also had the backing of the international market, so he planned to strive for excellence and invested enough.
The investment currently set is twelve small goals. Whether to add more later will be decided after the special effects are completed. In addition to the cost of special effects shots, the other major expenditure is the salary of Wu Hu and other actors. Zhan Langjing was once again
He was brought in as a supporting role.
His own salary was as high as 20 to 30 million, and Warrior King's salary also increased. Wu Hu gave him 7 million, which is already among the top ranks in China. The role of Wang Lei that was originally supposed to belong to Li Guangjie, Wu Hu
It was left to Zhan Langjing.
Poor Zhan Langjing still doesn’t know that in another time and space, this movie was originally one of his masterpieces, but now it has been taken over by Wu Hu.
In fact, in another time and space, the character Liu Peiqiang was originally a supporting role, but was later played as the protagonist by Wolf Warrior Jing Shengsheng.
Of course, what is even more pitiable is the protagonist ‘Da Xiao’ from another time and space. He was originally the protagonist, but ended up being robbed of his role by War Wolf Jing, making him look like a supporting character.
And now, his role has been given by Wu Hu to the young Wu Sanshi, who looks so immature that Wu Hu is a little worried about whether he can be qualified for this role.
Of course, Wu Hu now directly casts Liu Peiqiang as the leading actor. Although Wu Sanshi's role will not be less than that of Zhao Maizi, they will definitely not be able to steal his limelight.
But Zhan Langjing is quite happy. Although compared to Wu Hu's salary of 20 to 30 million US dollars, it is a bit insufficient, but after all, he does not have international box office appeal. With this salary, he feels that he is getting a bit too much. It is clearly Wu
Tiger is taking care of his face.
Previously, Inception gave him five million dollars, but now that the movie has not even been released, he has been given an additional two million dollars. This is a courtesy, and Wolf Warrior Kyoto feels a little embarrassed.
But Wu Hu didn't mind at all. After all, these investments were not made by New World Media alone, and they only accounted for less than four small targets.
And compared to this movie from another time and space, now with Lang Jing and his joining, he is also planning to add some more international faces to the movie to make the whole movie look less flowery. Anyway, he
I have many bald eagle actor friends, and I asked them to play a cameo role. This is not a big problem at all.
Calling Siamese hunk, Mediterranean hunk, Thor and others to play small roles can also increase the audience's sense of expectation.
Just like when he found Big Wei and Zhao Niefeng to play a small role.
As a result, the box office of this movie will definitely be much higher than that of the original film, at least the overseas box office will be much higher.
The overseas box office of the first part of "The Wandering Little Ball" was nearly 70 million dollars, but Wu Hu believed that with his participation, the box office could at least double or triple. Coupled with the box office of Flower Planter, the global box office would eventually reach 60 million dollars.
Ten small goals should be no problem.
Of course, this is a conservative estimate.
The filming location of this movie is in the Oriental Film City. This newly built film city has several studios. The props and scenery needed for Wandering Breaking Ball were already prepared last year when the filming was decided, and now they have been prepared.
Completely prepared.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! I just didn’t expect that on the day it was launched, someone would ask him what he thought about the incident of Lao Xue’s house being destroyed. What could he think? He didn’t know Lao Xue very well either.
Bar!
Faced with Wu Hu's ruthless complaints, those entertainment reporters had no choice but to stop bothering Wu Hu with Lao Xue's affairs. After all, Wu Hu and Lao Xue really didn't have much interaction.
So an entertainment reporter changed the topic and asked: "Fat Hu, as we all know, there is no science fiction movie about flower farming. Basically, whoever touches science fiction will die. Why do you want to make such a science fiction film? The investment is so big, so you are not afraid of losing money.
?"
Wu Hu said with a smile: "Who said there are no science fiction movies for flower farmers? The "Inception" we filmed before was a science fiction film. Although it is a little different from the current hard science fiction film, it still belongs to the same genre.
.And, even if not, why can’t we be the first one? Times are evolving, and Zhonghua movies can’t rest on their laurels!”
After a pause, he pointed at Da Liu, who was invited by them to participate in the press conference, "What's more, this movie is adapted from Da Liu's novel, do you still doubt Da Liu's strength in this aspect?
?”
Then the entertainment reporters' attention was transferred to Da Liu by Wu Hu. Da Liu couldn't help but complain silently. He actually didn't like this kind of occasion very much, but he had to give it to Wu Hu.
After answering the questions from two entertainment reporters, he deliberately turned the topic back to Wu Hu, "I have nothing to say about the casting. I am basically very satisfied. As for what considerations were involved, you can ask
Director and Mr. Wu."
"Director, the investment in this movie is bigger than "Inception". Aren't you afraid of losing money in the end? You know, "Inception" also has some Hollywood actors, but now your movie doesn't seem to have any Hollywood actors.
Get involved!”
When Men Qing heard this, he laughed confidently and asked him why he dared to be so confident. Of course it was Wu Hu who gave it to him! "Whether it's "Mermaid", "Cohabitation in Time and Space", or "Operation Mekong", it all proves that,
Even without the participation of Hollywood actors, Fat Tiger still has strong overseas box office appeal. What's more, the story told in "The Wandering Earth" is still the story of the earth in the future, and I believe it will not be difficult for overseas audiences to accept it."
"Sissi, this is the first time you have collaborated with Fat Tiger? What role do you play in the play? Are you still playing the leading role with Fat Tiger?"
Although Yahuazi is just a cameo in this drama, Wu Hu still called her to attend the press conference for the launch.
Yahuazi smiled and said: "I don't know how many times I have worked with Fat Tiger, but in this drama, I am actually just a supporting role, a guest appearance. I play the role of the protagonist Liu Peiqiang's wife, the one played by Sanshi
The character is the son of that character of mine.”
Then the entertainment reporters turned the topic to the childish-looking Wu Sanshi, "Sanshi, what do you think of Qianqian becoming your mother?"
"ah?"
Wu Sanshi stared with confusion on his face, making everyone laugh.
He had collaborated with Yahuazi in "Nirvana in Fire", and they were no strangers to each other, but he had never thought about Yahuazi becoming his mother, because Yahuazi's role was just a guest appearance, and he was not familiar with her.
There was no rivalry between his son Liu Qi and Liu Qi as an adult, so Wu Sanshi never considered it at all.
Now when I am asked, I suddenly feel a little confused. Is Liu Qianqian my mother?
He had already known about Wu Hu playing his father, but now that his mind had changed, he couldn't help but giggle, "I really haven't thought about this before, but Sister Xixi is too young, so it doesn't look like her at all to play my mother.
!Fortunately, there is no rivalry between us, otherwise I would probably be in trouble, after all, I have always regarded Sissi as my elder sister..."
Afterwards, entertainment reporters asked about Uncle Da, who was the prime supporting actor in Hong Kong who played the role of the Korean grandfather in the original film.
At this time, Uncle Da had not yet been diagnosed with liver cancer. Routine physical examinations were not easy to detect lesions like liver cancer, not to mention that Uncle Da also had diabetes.
Wu Hu found him again to play this role, and also thought about using healing holy water to quietly cure him. After all, when I was young, I watched the movie in which he collaborated with Xingye, and I still liked this gold medal supporting role. But the healing holy water thing,
There is a certain probability of failure, and Wu Hu doesn't know if Uncle Da has this fate.
As for why she secretly treated him instead of letting him owe her a huge favor after he knew about his condition, it was naturally to protect her secret.
Wu Hu does not want more people to know about the efficacy of healing holy water.
But for him to stand by and watch knowingly that the senior he once liked was terminally ill, he couldn't do it. After all, 50 million popularity points might save someone's life.
For him now, 50 million usable popularity points are enough to hold a concert. If measured by human life, it can even be said to be very cheap.
"Uncle Da, can you tell us how you got involved in this movie? As we all know, Fat Tiger is the richest man in flower farming, and he is not short of money."
Uncle Da laughed, and before he could answer, Wu Hu said: "I have to clarify with everyone here. The reason why I invited Uncle Da is because I grew up watching the movies of Uncle Da and Master Xing, and this
Uncle Da is just right for the role. In addition, when I invited Uncle Da to participate in this drama, Uncle Da agreed without even asking how much the salary would be, so don’t think too much of me."
Uncle Da laughed and said, "The reason why I agreed without asking about the salary is actually because I know that Fat Hu is the richest man, so I don't have to worry about him treating me badly!"
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard this, even Wu Hu couldn't help laughing.
Sure enough, many people will become more open-minded as they get older, and they will poke fun at themselves without hesitation about things that involve the smell of copper.
After a pause, Uncle Da continued: "Actually, Master Xing and I have talked about Fat Hu. Master Xing admires Fat Hu's acting skills very much, so I also want to work with him once. I didn't expect the opportunity to come so quickly, so naturally
I agree as soon as possible."
"Uncle Da, what kind of role are you playing in the play?"
"The character I played is the father-in-law of the protagonist Liu Peiqiang, the grandfather of Liu Qi, and the adoptive father of Han Duoduo... He is also a driver with many years of driving experience."
Then, the topic naturally shifted to Zhao Maizi, who plays Han Duoduo.
Zhao Maizi is only fifteen years old this year. He has a short haircut and looks like a tomboy. When he stares with big eyes, he is handsome and sassy.
However, as a child star, like Wu Sanshi, she already has some experience in dealing with entertainment reporters and does not have stage fright.
Speaking of which, after the release of Little Broken Ball, the character played by Zhao Maizi was scolded quite miserably and was called a middle-aged girl.
Because many things happened after they emerged from the underground. If she had not begged her brother Liu Qi to take her to the surface, they would not have participated in the subsequent events, and Grandpa Han, who adopted her, would not have died.
But in fact, due to the length of the film, a lot of Han Duoduo's scenes were cut out by Director Guo, which made Han Duoduo's character look very unpleasant.
For this reason, Wu Hu plans to streamline those plots. Even if they are briefly introduced through flashbacks, don't directly delete those scenes. It doesn't matter if the time is longer.