When "Fairy Tale" is in theaters, the crew of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" that Cao Xuan is preparing has basically taken shape.
The director is still Mr. Xu, the martial arts director has changed, Zhang Lei is still there, and the other one has been changed from Yuan Kui to his apprentice Sang Lin.
The latter was poached by Cao Xuan to join Fanxing because of his previous cooperation in "Xiu Chun Dao", and he and Zhang Lei became Fanxing's royal martial arts instructors.
Compared to Yuan Kui, Sang Lin, who had just started training at this time, was still a little immature.
However, since the first part of "Xiu Chun Dao" has already given the general action style, as long as you follow the steps, there won't be a big problem.
Besides, Sang Lin was leaving the army, not rebelling.
This time, Yuan Kui was originally scheduled for "Xiu Chun Knife 2", but he declined because he wanted to promote his apprentice. If there is a problem, he, as a master, will not fail to come and help.
Not to mention, Cao Xuan still invited Yuan Baye as the general consultant of martial arts this time to provide overall control.
In terms of actors, Cao Xuan remains unchanged, and the characters Wei Zhongxian, Xu Xianchun, and Chongzhen who appear in both films are also the original cast of the first film.
Duan Long, Wu Jing, Hu Jun, Gao Yuanyuan and other key starring actors in the first film also made more or less guest appearances...
For the remaining roles, Fan Xiaopang will play the heroine Hokusai. This was decided early on and there is no need to say more.
Zeng Damai played the role of Ding Baiying, who is cold and domineering, yet strong and tender on the outside. Cao Xuan almost didn't think twice about it. When he saw this role, he was determined to be the Empress of the West Palace.
In the past six months, Miss Zeng has also specially trained for fighting scenes, specifically to deal with Ding Baiying and Li Mochou in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
Of Ding Baiying's two apprentices, one was given to Fanxing's Da Mimi, and the other was arranged by the Empress of the West Palace to benefit Yang Shuo in Class 02.
Pei Lun is played by Chen Minghao, Qin Hao plays the villain Ling Yunkai, Monk Jinghai, Yin Cheng, Zheng Zhangban and other roles are assigned according to needs, and basically suitable candidates have been found.
Before filming started, the only role that had yet to be decided was the second male lead, Lu Wenzhao.
"Xiu Chun Dao 2" is different from the previous one. At that time, apart from Cao Xuan, the other two actors of the three brothers were also famous.
Hu Jun is popular because of "Dragon", Wu Jing is a rising kung fu star, and there is also a villain Zhao Wenzhuo.
Don't underestimate the latter. As the older generation of kung fu superstars such as Cheng Long gradually began to decline, several Mesozoic action actors, Zhen Bullet and Zhao Wenzhuo are the most famous.
Although the development of movies in the past few years has not been particularly prosperous, the star is still there. If Cao Xuan hadn't been starring, and coupled with Xu's old friendship, he might not have been able to get him to play the villain.
When Zhao Wenzhuo first arrived in Hong Kong, he participated in the very popular "Once Upon a Time" series, and later took over as the second generation of Huang Feihong, all of which had the contribution of Mr. Xu.
Later, Zhao starred in films such as "Green Snake" and "Knife" directed by himself.
It can be said that Mr. Xu was kind to Zhao Wenzhuo. Although the two parties later separated for some reason, their friendship still existed.
Otherwise, even if Zhao Wenzhuo is willing to act, he will not be able to lose face. But with the mediation of Mr. Xu, the steps will be taken.
I came here because of Director Xu. I didn’t choose the role, I acted in whatever role he was asked to play!
I not only retained my dignity, but also lost my benefits. The crew achieved their goal, and Old Monster Xu also gained face.
Moreover, everyone was confident that the so-called favors did not count and everyone was happy.
Hu, Wu, and Zhao are all well-known artists, Duan Long is also slightly famous, and Gao Yuanyuan is a popular star.
Although the cast of "Xiu Chun Dao" is not luxurious, it is reasonable, otherwise it would not be classified as a "blockbuster".
In comparison, "Xiu Chun Dao 2" is relatively shabby. Apart from Cao Xuan, the only person who can show off is the popular actor Fan Xiaopang.
Zeng Damei, who became famous due to the Spring Festival Gala and the scandal, can barely be considered half of it. Yan Kuan, who plays Chongzhen, is also good, but his role is too small, so it is difficult to call it a starring role. It can only be regarded as a supporting role or a guest appearance.
Two apprentices, like Pei Lun and Ding Baiying, are relatively unknown newcomers to the film and television industry and have little publicity or box office appeal.
Fortunately, "Xiu Chun Knife 2" is a sequel and has some popularity of its own, but even so, the relatively luxurious cast is very helpful to the movie, both in terms of performance quality and publicity.
Therefore, Cao Xuan hopes that Lu Wenzhao will find a famous actor to play the role, one with the best first-line talent, to add some weight to the movie.
Lu Wenzhao is set in the movie, that is, around forty, probably a little younger, and the actor should be more restrained and deep, able to act ugly, not angry, and have some paranoid idealization.
Cao Xuan looked around and felt that Wang Zhiwen was quite suitable.
There is nothing to say about Lao Wang's strength and image, and his age is also appropriate. He was born in 1966 and is still in his forties this year. He is almost the same as Lu Wenzhao in the movie.
It doesn't matter if Lu Wenzhao is younger, Lao Wang looks younger.
In later generations, many actors of the same age began to play grandfathers. He still fell in love with the older girl in the play, and it was not too inconsistent.
Cao Xuan fully believed that Wang Zhiwen would play the role of Lu Wenzhao well. The only difficulty was that Cao Xuan was slightly worried that he and Zeng Li would be suppressed.
This person is so fierce, Cao Xuan personally thinks that he is one of the top ten Chinese actors.
Cao Xuan wildly admired his master Li Xuejian and called himself the number one fanboy, but he did not dare to say that Li Xuejian could beat Wang Zhiwen.
At that time, Cao Xuan was just starting out, young and energetic, and with an attitude of learning, he was very happy to play opposite Wang Zhiwen.
Now that I am older, have become famous, and have a deeper understanding of performance, I no longer have the ease that a newborn calf had in those days.
Of course, the current Cao Xuan is not the young Cao who just debuted. The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Double Grand Slam + being nominated for the Golden Horse Best Actor twice have proven Cao Xuan's strength.
Wang Zhiwen is great, but Best Actor Cao is not a free man either.
Chen Daoming, Zhang Guoli, Li Xuejian, Liang Jiahui, Jin Shijie, Wu Zhenyu...
Cao Xuan has competed against these top actors not once or twice, including Wang Zhiwen.
Cao Xuan calmed down and immediately sent an invitation to Wang Zhiwen.
In the past two years, Wang Zhiwen's main development has been TV series, and he has produced crime TV series such as "Black Ice" and "Black Fog".
There is not much focus on movies, mainly because there are no resources, or there are only small-budget literary films and a few commercial films, all of which are for Hong Kong actors and actresses.
When Cao Xuan called him to chat, he learned that his last film was a horror film.
It's not that horror movies are bad, but it's really a waste for an actor like this to act in a horror movie with a marginal script.
However, Wang Zhiwen himself has a pretty good attitude. He doesn’t choose movies or TV series, he will act if they are available, and he will rest if they are not available.
When he learned that Cao Xuan invited him to play the second male lead in "Xiu Chun Dao 2", he neither had the excitement of an ordinary actor nor the reserve and arrogance of a literary actor. He just expressed that he wanted to read the script, just like a normal work contact.
Cao Xuan admired this attitude towards life very much. He said that if he were Wang Zhiwen, it would be difficult for him to remain calm.
It's not that the so-called ideological realm is different. Cao Xuan feels that the two ideas of "open-mindedness" and "motivation" cannot be distinguished as high or low. He personally feels that this is because everyone's attitude towards life is different, and the attitude towards life is more determined by personality.
and the environment.
Cao Xuan appreciates and even somewhat envies Wang Zhiwen's attitude towards life, but he does not feel that his life is worse than others.
Although he is as busy as a dog every year, he enjoys flowers, applause, money, status and top positions.
Maybe he is a layman, but he prefers this kind of happiness to an ordinary life...
Regarding the role of Lu Wenzhao, Wang Zhiwen quickly responded and expressed his willingness to play the role.
Cao Xuan was not surprised. He had inquired before looking for someone and found out that Wang Zhiwen was free.
The character creation of Lu Wenzhao is not bad, and the salary offered by Fanxing is also appropriate, even slightly higher.
Moreover, the two have an old relationship, and he is half of Cao Xuan's teacher. Cao Xuan occasionally sends text messages of greetings during New Years and holidays, and it is obvious that he has always maintained respect.
Cao Xuan is the boss, he respects Wang Zhiwen, and the people below also give him face, which shows that the working environment is excellent and Wang Zhiwen has no reason to refuse.
After Wang Zhiwen was in place, the crew of "Xiu Chun Knife 2" officially started shooting in Beijing on March 15.
As the sequel to last year's runner-up at the box office, "Spring Knife 2" is undoubtedly the highlight of this year's Spring Festival, and the crew has received as much attention as Director Chen's "The Promise."
Many media even compare the two works together. The reason is very simple.
If nothing else goes wrong, "Xiu Chun Dao 2" should be Fanxing's first time competing in the Lunar New Year movie, and "The Promise" has more than 80% chance of being scheduled for the Lunar New Year movie at the end of this year.
In other words, the two movies are likely to become the overlords of the Lunar New Year festival at the end of this year, directly competing at the box office.
One is recognized as the number one director in the industry, and the other is a Uranus superstar who is in the limelight. It can be said that Mars collides with the earth!
Everyone can't wait to travel back in time and enjoy this famous box office battle that will be recorded in the history of Chinese films.
Some people are even secretly expecting that Cao Xuan's "Xiu Chun Dao 2" has swept away Director Chen, including Lao Mouzi's "Ambush on Flying Daggers" last summer.
The "Xiu Chun Knife" series and Cao Xuan will achieve two consecutive kills against two of the most prestigious directors in the Mainland.
It makes me feel excited just thinking about it!
However, more people are not optimistic about the prospects of "Xiu Chun Dao 2". After all, it is director Chen who made "Farewell My Concubine".
The investment of "The Promise" is said to be 340 to 360 million. In comparison, the salary of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" including Cao Xuan's friendship price is just over 30 million, a cost difference of ten times.
Although the movie is not based on cost, with such a huge difference in cost, it is still difficult for people to believe that "Xiu Chun Dao 2" can defeat the strong.
If it weren't for the popularity of the previous work, and if Cao Xuan is now in the limelight, I'm afraid many people wouldn't compare "Xiu Chun Dao 2" with "The Promise".
Cao Xuan himself is still very calm despite the overwhelming pessimism from the outside world.
During last summer's release, no one was optimistic that "Xiu Chun Dao" could win "House of Flying Daggers", and they all thought that he would be beaten by the old Maozi.
As a result, "Spring Knife" immediately sold out the box office after its release, and "House of Flying Daggers" was almost forced to be released ahead of schedule, with the box office being tens of millions less than expected.
Others thought "The Promise" that Director Chen spent three years creating was a stunning masterpiece, but only Cao Xuan understood what it was.
When he faced "House of Flying Daggers", Cao Xuan was vaguely worried that "Xiu Chun Dao" would not be as popular as the former.
But against "The Promise", Cao Daguan was very confident.
That movie is not a question of whether it is good or not, but it makes people question life.
I suspected that I had lost my mind before I bought a ticket to watch this movie. Except for Zhang Yunu's sex scene, the whole movie was useless.
Cao Xuan is not sure whether "Spring Blade 2" can compete with "The Promise" at the box office. After all, the opponent's momentum is indeed fierce, and the names of director Chen and the luxurious starring cast are also attractive enough.
But in terms of reputation, Cao Xuan feels that even if the cast and crew of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" are collectively bad, it is still better than "The Promise".
At least "Xiuchundao 2" is a story that has a beginning and an end and is understandable...
Of course, these words can only be kept in mind. In the face of reporters' digs, Cao Xuan still wanted to praise Director Chen.
"Farewell My Concubine is still one of my favorite movies. I watch it twice every year and savor it carefully. I also look forward to Director Chen bringing a magical masterpiece with an oriental flavor."
"Director Chen did find me, and the role should be that of Jang Dong Gun, but due to schedule conflicts, I had to miss it."
"Not participating in "The Promise" is not a conflict with Xie Feng as said by the outside world. If I didn't want to cooperate with him, what would be the story of "New Police Story"."
"No problem. If Director Chen invites me and I'm free, I will appear at the premiere of "The Promise."
"..."
In the entertainment industry, people talk to each other and talk to each other. Cao Xuan sometimes envies Feng Pants, who can say a few words as much as he wants, no matter whether it is right or not, because his mouth is full of fun first.
There is also Wang Zhiwen, who is also famous. He can say whatever he wants. Although he has offended many people and has limited resources, he has not wronged himself in the end.
With Cao Xuan's status, he is certainly not afraid of offending others, but he has to take into account his public image and often has to hold back. Sometimes even he himself despises this kind of "hypocrisy".
Cao Xuan now sometimes hopes that someone with enough weight will attack him, so that he can openly retaliate without any scruples and vent his frustration.
But unfortunately, not many people have such courage so far. There are some clowns who want to try their luck in the page, but even Cao Xuanli would lose his place with such people.
Sometimes Cao Xuan thinks about it, maybe this is the tragedy of the boss. He wants to find someone to quarrel with, but no one dares to fight...
Cao Xuan's interview about the opening ceremony of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" was circulated, and he immediately received enthusiastic feedback from the producers of "The Promise".
In the media, the other party publicly invited Cao Xuan to attend the premiere of "The Promise" in the name of Director Chen and his wife.
It can be seen that the investment of more than 300 million has put a lot of pressure on the producers of "The Promise", and they have resorted to various tricks to build momentum.
Cao Xuan just said a polite word to the media, and he was immediately beaten to death, dragging Cao Xuan into hype.
The food looked so ugly that even his own people couldn't stand it, so Mr. Han took the initiative to call and apologize.
But there is a saying that "The Promise" can use Cao Xuan's hype, and "Xiu Chun Dao 2" can also take advantage of the other party's momentum. Both parties can achieve mutual benefit to a certain extent and bundle publicity.
Cao Xuan is not opposed to promoting "The Promise" together, but he is afraid that the comparison with "The Promise" will be too bad and the other party will not look good.
He may not care what Director Chen thinks, but China Film Group's face still has to be concerned.
However, Mr. Han was so enthusiastic that Cao Xuan was reluctant and could only be "forced" to agree...
ps: 10,000 words update, please give me a guaranteed monthly ticket...
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