Chapter 733 The top dinner party in the film industry (4100+ chapters~)
When Zhang Yimou heard that Wu Jianye had a suitable candidate, he quickly asked: "Who are you talking about?"
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "Ge You!"
Just like Zhang Guoyi's Cheng Dieyi, is there anyone in the world who is more suitable to play the role of wealth than Ge You?
Obviously not!
"Li Dongbao?" Zhang Yimou recalled for a moment and asked, "Is he okay?"
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "It's okay, I'll call you and you can take a look, won't you know?"
After saying that, regardless of Zhang Yimou's reaction, Wu Jianye called Ge You and asked him to come to the hotel. However, when he called Wu Jianye, Ge You was drinking with Xie Wan and Liang Tian. Wu Jianye heard that
I called them at night and happily agreed.
When Zhang Yimou saw Wu Jianye calling Ge You, he didn't ask any more questions and told Wu Jianye about another matter.
"Fengge Pictures contacted me and they will invest in this movie. Do you know about this?"
Wu Jianye shook his head and said: "I really don't know, but Fengge Pictures should invest. It is basically impossible for this movie to be released domestically. We can only take the overseas route."
Wu Jianye really doesn’t know about this kind of thing. Now that Fengge Pictures has its own management team, Wu Jianye has stopped participating in the specific details. Lao Mouzi’s current fame has long been extended beyond the country.
It's a piece, and it has won many awards at European film festivals.
His fame at this time is similar to Wu Jianye's fame after filming "Raise the Red Lantern" and "The Last Emperor". He also has a group of loyal fans in Southeast Asia and even Europe. It is expected that Fengge Pictures will invest in him.
among.
In another time and space, both "Farewell My Concubine" and "Alive" were invested by Xiangjiang Film Company. "Farewell My Concubine" was invested by Xiangjiang Tomson Films, while "Alive" was invested by Xiangjiang Times Film.
In fact, many Xiangjiang film companies during this period also set their sights on the domestic film industry. China's large population base and great potential are not only known to the reborn, other people have actually seen it, but
These Xiangjiang film companies did not catch up with the good times. The domestic exhibition industry could not keep up and the supervision was not strong. In the end, their investment could only go to the overseas literary film market and video tape market, and then they slowly gave up their domestic projects.
invest.
The most successful one among them is actually "Sunny Days" invested by Fatty Wen. This film made him the most successful domestic investment among Hong Kong filmmakers in the 1990s.
The fact that Fatty Wen was able to invest in "Sunny Days" was actually introduced by Liu Xiaoqing.
Zhang Yimou nodded and said: "The manager of Fengge Pictures is also very interesting. He originally wanted me to make another movie, but when he heard that I wanted to adapt your novel "Alive", he immediately agreed.
, it’s your fame that helps!”
Wu Jianye chuckled. The other party was obviously trying to flatter him, but there was no need to elaborate on this kind of thing to Zhang Yimou.
When they arrived, Zhang Guoyuan, who had been listening to their conversation, glanced at them curiously. Zhang Guoyuan had been observing them for a long time. He found that these people were very casual when chatting together. They did not regard Wu Jianye as a big boss at all. Originally,
I was quite curious as to why they had such an attitude, but when I was chatting with Jiang Xiu in a low voice just now, I realized that Wu Jianye, Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei and others were actually classmates.
This made Zhang Guoyuan very curious about what kind of school could teach so many outstanding film talents in one class.
After learning about their relationship, I just heard them talking about Fengge Pictures, and found that they didn't know that Wu Jianye was the boss behind Fengge Pictures, and I felt a little curious.
In fact, it is not to blame Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and others who did not know that after Wu Jianye integrated the media industry in Xiangjiang, he had ordered Fengge Media not to report his identity in Xiangjiang. Therefore, in recent years, the media in Xiangjiang have almost
No one mentioned Wu Jianye's commercial achievements anymore, and the focus of reports was on Wu Jianye's success as a director.
So Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and others didn't know.
There were many people at the scene, so naturally it was not just one person speaking. Everyone else was listening. At this time, Zhang Guoyi was chatting animatedly with Jiang Xi.
Chen Kaige was chatting with Gu Changwei about the movie, Director Xie Jin took Wu Jianye to drink with him, and Zhang Yimou and Gong Li were also whispering something.
After a while, someone opened the door to the private room. Everyone looked back and found that Ge You, Xie Wan and Liang Tian had arrived.
Zhang Yimou looked even more seriously. He naturally knew Ge You. Ge You, who was not yet bald, was wearing a simple cotton coat with a teasing smile on his face.
Ge You and the other three were also greeting everyone at this time. Xie Wan naturally didn't feel unfamiliar anymore. Half of the people here were his classmates, so what else could they be polite about? Ge You and Liang Tian were a little unfamiliar.
Well, here they are only familiar with Wu Jianye. Although they have met the others a few times, they are not familiar with him.
Ge You was a little confused when he saw so many people in the private room. He originally thought that there were only a few familiar people such as Wu Jianye, but he didn't expect there to be so many people, which made him not let go for a while.
In fact, Ge You is such a person. He is very happy in the presence of familiar friends, but if there are unfamiliar friends, he will appear a little awkward.
Wu Jianye was not polite and asked them to sit down directly. Fortunately, Chen Kaige found a larger private room to receive Zhang Guoyi this time, otherwise he would not be able to seat so many people.
Wu Jianye told Ge You: "Lao Mouzi, I am preparing a new movie this time, which is adapted from the novel "Alive" I wrote before. I recommend you to Lao Mouzi!"
When Ge You heard that this was what happened, he became less polite when chatting with Wu Jianye and joked: "Hey, I have to thank you then!"
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "I have told you before that you will definitely become an excellent actor. This is your chance!"
In fact, Wu Jianye's new movie also seems to be a collaboration with Ge You, but Ge You's image is still a little bit worse and is not suitable for the role in the new film. Otherwise, Ge You would be able to enjoy the joint preferential treatment of the three top directors in advance!
Zhang Yimou did not speak at this time, but just paid attention to the chat between Wu Jianye and Ge You. After chatting for a while, he said seriously: "There is no problem with the appearance, but as for the performance!"
Wu Jianye chuckled and said: "Don't worry, the person I recommend will not be wrong. Of course, those who should audition will still have to audition. You will know when the time comes!"
Zhang Yimou saw that Wu Jianye was so sure that Ge You was suitable for this role, so he smiled and said: "Okay, let's settle this matter for now. Yuzi, let's go to Tangting Culture tomorrow. You can try a few lines for me. If it's okay, Fugui
This role is yours!"
Although the script of "Alive" has not been released, there is the original novel. Just take a few paragraphs from it and change it into ordinary character dialogue, and you will be fine!
Ge You hasn't reacted at this time, why don't you ask yourself if you are willing?
But this is the time to show off Ge You’s other two strengths, which is that he doesn’t refuse people and is very loyal to a buddy!
In Ge You's view, Wu Jianye is his buddy, and the movies he recommends must be right. But now that the words have been said, he is too embarrassed to refuse anymore!
He had no choice but to smile and say: "Okay, when is a good time for me to go there tomorrow?"
Zhang Yimou thought for a moment and said, "Let's do it in the afternoon." Then he said to Wu Jianye, "Old Wu, is it okay to lend me the conference room of Tangting Culture?"
Wu Jianye scolded: "You've already said that, what else can be wrong with you!"
At this time, although Zhang Yimou's staff was still at Xiying Studio, the film production had long ceased to be related to Xiying Studio. This must be because of Gong Li. The matter between the two made a big fuss in Xiying Studio. In addition,
Wu Tianming also left Xiying Studio. Naturally, he has no reason to stay at Xiying Studio anymore!
Chen Kaige saw the three of them chatting and joined in the fun and said, "Yuko, there is a role in my movie that suits you very well. What do you think? Come over and help me!"
At this time, the wine party was already halfway through, and Chen Kaige had already drank a lot, otherwise he would definitely not talk like this on weekdays!
Ge You smiled and said: "Then you think highly of me, but this is Director Zhang!"
Chen Kaige laughed and said: "Lao Mouzi's movie will have to wait. I'm done here, but he may not be able to do it over there!"
If this kind of thing were applied to future generations of actors, they would definitely consider many aspects, such as remuneration, the director's influence, the size of the role, etc., but this kind of thing does not exist at all with Ge You.
As I just said, Ge You has a great characteristic, that is, he will not refuse people, so now that Chen Kaige has said so, it is naturally difficult for Ge You to refuse.
"Well, if you think highly of me, then there is no problem with me!" Ge You agreed.
In fact, when Ge You first came in, Chen Kaige fell in love with Ge You and thought that Ge You and the fourth master Yuan in his movie were very suitable. Anyway, he had snatched up the female lead in Lao Mouzi and then the male lead.
If you snatch it away, there’s nothing more to say!
Chen Kaige saw that Ge You agreed, and then introduced Zhang Guoyi to Ge You, explaining that Zhang Guoyi was one of the protagonists in the movie "Farewell My Concubine"!
Xie Wan asked curiously from the side: "As for the other male lead, have you decided who to choose?"
"Farewell My Concubine", like "Alive", are both adapted from novels, and as a classmate of Chen Kaige, Xie Wan also knew that Chen Kaige was planning to shoot this movie early, so he still knew a little about the content of the movie.
of.
Chen Kaige laughed and said, "Why, you want to try it!"
The two of them are classmates. They have collaborated on movies such as "The King of Children" before, so they are naturally very familiar with each other, so they don't have any scruples when talking.
Xie Wan shook his head and said: "Forget it, I have something to do with me. If it weren't for the Chinese New Year, I would still be on the set and I wouldn't have time to go to your place, but I do have a suitable candidate!"
Xie Wan is currently filming "Shanghai Family" and has no time to participate in Chen Kaige's movie.
Chen Kaige asked curiously: "Who is it?"
Xie Wan smiled and said, "Then you have to offer me a glass of wine and I'll tell you later!"
Chen Kaige did not refuse, raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Okay, I'll thank you first!"
After the two of them finished drinking, Xie Wan smiled and said: "Zhang Fengyi, I think his image is quite suitable for Duan Xiaolou, and he also has a background in Peking Opera!"
Chen Kaige's eyes lit up and he quickly asked: "What is Lao Zhang doing now?"
Xie Wan said: "I made a phone call two days ago, and I'm squinting at home!"
Chen Kaige quickly looked at Wu Jianye, and Wu Jianye handed the phone to Chen Kaige with understanding.
Chen Kaige took the phone and went out to make a call.
Wu Jianye introduced Zhang Guoyuan to Ge You. In fact, they had already introduced each other just now, but now Ge You has decided to participate in "Farewell My Concubine", which means that the two will have a lot of time together in the future.
, so it’s appropriate to reintroduce it.
Ge You has this kind of affinity. No matter whether you have met him before or not, you will be attracted by his affinity when you meet him. Even Zhang Guoyi is no exception, so the two of them just chat.
After a few words, the conversation became warm.
Seeing this, Jiang Qian even gave up her seat to Ge You and sat in Ge You's seat.
After a while, Chen Kaige came back with the phone.
At this time, Wu Jianye was asking Xie Wan how the three of them ended up together.
Xie Wan smiled and said, "Guess!"
Wu Jianye glanced at Xie Wan and said, "You three also want to set up a film and television company, right?"
Xie Wan glanced at Wu Jianye in surprise: "Old Wu, you are so amazing, you have guessed all this!"
Wu Jianye chuckled. Naturally, he would not tell them. He knew in another time and space that these three people would get together to set up a film company. However, the film company of the three people was just a joke. There was no movie.
Once it is done, it will become a waste.
In fact, at this time, there were many domestic film companies appearing. They were similar to those in Hong Kong in the 1980s and 1990s. Film and television companies were set up by a few actors or directors who got excited.
As a result, no one had this experience, and in the end it was all settled.
Chen Peisi's Hainan Film and Television Company, Feng Pengtong, Wang Shuo and others' Haomeng Film and Television are all such products...
"Old Wu, just wait. When our company starts up, we will definitely be able to achieve your high-level culture!" Xie Wan said jokingly.
Wu Jianye glanced at Xie Wan and said, "Since you are so confident, we have agreed that when the time comes, you are not allowed to come to my place to borrow people or equipment!"
Xie Wan's face fell and he said quickly: "No, it's a joke between our old classmates. Why do you take it seriously? This is not good!"
Tangting Culture's equipment is famous all over the world, and there are many actors. Even Ge You now has a contract with Tangting Culture.
Nowadays, domestic film and television companies are basically no different from leather companies. They can just find an office and start up. However, they are existences that only need everything. They are still far from making movies!
"Then you have to offer me a glass of wine!" Wu Jianye laughed!