Chapter two hundred and seventy-two small test skills
On the morning after the filming of "Blue Life and Death" was completed, Filia Chen left Jinling and returned to the capital.
She left quietly with her assistant without saying goodbye to Lu Chen.
It's so normal for couples in the entertainment industry to get together, separate, and get together. Even if two people have been in love for a short time, they are used to being separated, used to being busy on their own, and not knowing when they will see each other again next time.
Lu Chen got up early for morning exercises as usual. After breakfast, he met Zhang De and drove to Thousand-Year-Old City, the filming location of "Emperor of the Han Dynasty".
Jinling Film and Television City is one of the three major film and television cities in China. It occupies a large area. After more than ten years of construction, it has large-scale real-life buildings such as Xiangjiang Road, Republic of China Street, Ming and Qing Palace Gardens, Qin Palace, Along the River During Qingming Festival, Buddhist Temples and Taoist Temples, etc.
, as well as simulated natural landscapes such as the Côte d'Azur, Gobi desert, fairy mountain cliffs, etc.
These artificial scenes with huge investment allow film and television crews from all over the country to always find a studio that meets their needs, thus greatly saving money.
This would have been unimaginable twenty or thirty years ago. At that time, CCTV's production of large-scale TV series often took several years, traveling all over the country for filming, and it took an unknown amount of manpower and material resources.
Nowadays, the speed of filming film and television dramas has been greatly accelerated. For example, all 20 episodes of "Blue Life and Death" were filmed in Jinling Film and Television City. The crew did not have to travel here and there, so they were able to complete the filming in just two months.
It's just that actors' salaries have increased many times compared to before, and post-production is even more expensive. Large productions often cost hundreds of millions or even hundreds of millions.
Especially actors' remuneration. Nowadays, if A-list celebrities are hired to shoot TV series, they can cost at least hundreds of thousands per episode. A long-running drama can cost several million after filming. The remuneration for movies is equally astonishing.
Lu Chen guest-starred as a character in "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty", and the price offered by the other party was 200,000.
Near an antique Guancheng, Lu Chen met Lu Zhiyong, the director of "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty".
Lu Zhiyong is in his thirties and almost forty years old. He is the so-called seventh-generation director in China. He is quite famous in the film and television industry and is good at shooting costume films.
"Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty" is the sixth film he directed. It is also the one with the largest investment.
This movie has invited a number of domestic first-line star actors to join the cast, making it a star-studded cast. The character played by Lu Chen is called Chen Jia, a general under the command of General Huo Qubing.
Lu Chen read the script on the way here. It only contained a few scenes and two lines.
This 200,000 yuan was actually very easy to earn. If he hadn't recently starred in "Blue Life and Death" which became a hit and qualified to have his name on the poster, such a good thing would not have happened to him.
Of course, if he wants to make money by appearing in movies, Lu Chen must first get Lu Zhiyong's approval.
This director is tall and thin. He wears black-rimmed glasses and has a scholarly temperament, but his personality is quite tough and stubborn.
Zhang De knew Lu Zhiyong, and he looked down upon the director and said, "Hello, Director Lu."
Lu Zhiyong said "hmm" and his eyes fell on Lu Chen: "Is this the actor you recommended?"
Zhang De smiled and said: "Yes, his name is Lu Chen and he just finished filming a TV series."
Lu Chen politely said: "Hello, Director Lu, it's an honor to meet you."
There are rules in any circle, and the entertainment industry and the film and television industry are no exception. He is a newcomer who has just debuted, even if he is already famous. He must be polite and polite when meeting his seniors, otherwise he will easily be rejected.
For those who are blindly arrogant, no matter how hard the background is, they will sooner or later end up with a bloody head.
Lu Zhiyong didn't have much good feelings toward Lu Chen. He asked directly: "Can you ride a horse?"
Lu Chen replied calmly: "Yes."
He had ridden a horse before when he traveled to the prairie with his parents, and Mo Ran in Dream Century had learned how to ride, so he would have absolutely no problem riding the kind of trained horses in the crew.
Lu Zhiyong, however, was dubious. He turned to a young man next to him and said, "Xiao Wang, go and bring the horse over and let him have a try."
"Good director!"
The young man agreed neatly and soon led a tall horse over.
Seeing this black horse, Lu Zhiyong frowned.
Xiao Wang, who was supposed to be an assistant, handed the reins to Lu Chen and said, "Are you okay? If not, don't be brave. If you fall and break a bone, our crew will not be responsible."
He had a smile on his face when he spoke, and it sounded a bit malicious.
Lu Chen felt bright in his heart.
When he saw this horse, he knew what kind of trick the horse was playing on, and it must be because he wanted to laugh at himself.
There are special horse farms in film and television cities, and horses are rented out for filming. The choice of horses varies from person to person. Some actors do not know how to ride a horse or are timid. The horses chosen for them are the most docile and weak. Sit on them and pose.
The posture is almost the same.
But for those who have high requirements and need to shoot with good effects, the horses chosen are not ordinary horses. People who don’t know the slightest bit about riding skills can’t handle them, and even if they get a black nose and a swollen face, it’s just good luck.
What this guy brought here is a good horse, not for a novice to ride.
The other party undoubtedly wanted to see his joke.
Inexperienced actors will most likely be timid when seeing such a powerful person.
Lu Chen glanced at the other party calmly and took the reins without hesitation. Want to see his joke?
That's a joke!
At this time, Lu Zhiyong said: "Let's change it to another one."
Of course he could tell that Xiao Wang was deliberately trying to embarrass Lu Chen. The reason was actually very simple, that is, he was a little unhappy with Lu Chen, and his previous complaints were overheard by the assistant.
Lu Zhiyong was disgusted with Lu Chen because the investors interfered with the casting and forced Lu Chen to come over.
Even a small role made the director feel that his authority was compromised.
Originally he was tolerant, but the recent filming of the film was not going very smoothly, and he had some conflicts with the management.
Lu Chen was actually shot while lying down.
But he is not happy anymore. Lu Zhiyong is not a young man in his twenties and will not act willfully.
If Lu Chen really relied on his strength and something happened to him while riding this horse, then the crew would not be completely responsible.
Therefore, Lu Zhiyong thought about it and asked someone to change it.
"Director Lu, this one is quite suitable!"
However, what everyone didn't expect was that after Lu Chen took over the reins, he immediately put on the stirrups and got on the horse, sitting firmly on the saddle, his movements were very skillful.
"drive!"
He scolded lightly, clamped the horse's belly with both legs, and jerked the reins.
Xilulu~
The horse under his crotch suddenly neighed loudly. Under Lu Chen's control, it turned around and spread its hooves, running towards the pasture outside Guancheng like a whirlwind, and rushed dozens of meters away in the blink of an eye.
!
Including Lu Zhiyong and Xiao Wang, everyone on the set and crew were dumbfounded.
Only a true veteran can play at such a starting speed. Is Lu Chen looking for death?
Many people, including the horse trainer present, hurriedly chased him out.
Falling off a galloping horse is life-threatening. In the past, jockeys and extras have broken their necks and died on the spot. Broken bones or being trampled by horses' hooves are even more common.
Lu Chen's movements looked cool, but in fact they were very dangerous!
However, these people can only eat ashes.
When he first got on the horse, Lu Chen's body was still a little stiff, which was caused by instinctive excitement and stimulation.
But when the horse started sprinting and strong wind rushed towards it, a familiar feeling enveloped the whole body, and the little fear in his heart suddenly disappeared.
Outside Millennium City is a vast pasture, with dozens of yurts scattered not far away. This is both the shooting location of the crew and a tourist attraction of Jinling Film and Television City. There are also several tourist buses parked nearby.
Due to shooting needs, the grassland had been cleared, so Lu Chen didn't have to worry about anything. He drove his mount forward for several miles and rushed to the grassy slope before turning back.
When returning, Lu Chen made a circle and happened to pass by the buses. Many tourists were there to watch the fun and take pictures. When they saw him riding over, they all shouted loudly, as if they had discovered some new world.
Lu Chen smiled and waved to them, and the horse's hooves clattered all the way back to the city gate.
Lu Zhiyong and Zhang De both ran out of Guancheng. Lu Chen pulled the reins to slow down and stopped calmly in front of them.
He turned over and dismounted, landed firmly on the ground, and pulled the reins to lead the horse over.
"Director Lu, I'm so sorry."
Lu Chen said apologetically: "I haven't ridden a horse for a long time. My level is limited and I just stopped it, which made you worry."
Lu Zhiyong and others were speechless.
If this is considered a limited level, then what is considered good?
Anyone can easily see that Lu Chen not only knows how to ride a horse, but also has excellent riding skills.
At least he had no problem handling the role he was interviewing for.
After the shock, Lu Zhiyong did not get angry or annoyed. Instead, his eyes were bright and excited, and he praised: "This is very good, then can you do tricks on the horse?"
The so-called flower tricks are action moves in jargon. If you have a routine, you must perform it beautifully.
Doing fancy tricks on horseback requires some real skills. Those who have not practiced will not know how to do it. At this time, a substitute needs to appear and use misplaced shooting and post-processing to solve the problem.
Of course, the actors don’t have to be stand-ins in person, so that’s naturally the best!
The problem is that not many celebrities are willing to work hard to practice this. Not only is it hard work, but it is also dangerous.
But his intuition told Lu Zhiyong that Lu Chen's abilities might not be limited to horse riding, and there might be unexpected surprises.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "I think I can try it."
Is it really possible?
Several crew members looked at each other in disbelief.
Lu Zhiyong smiled and ordered: "Xiao Wang, ask someone to bring all the props and costumes and put them on for him!" ——
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