Chapter six hundred and thirty fourth: clear grievances
Li Lienjie is an actor from Mainland China. After the Shaolin Temple became popular, he went to Hong Kong Island to develop his career. He worked his way up step by step and never suffered any hardships. He even turned around at the gate of the Palace of Hell several times.
After years of hard work, he knew that it was not easy for mainland actors to develop in Hong Kong, so whenever he had the opportunity, he would help mainland actors join the team.
It’s not surprising that when you meet a good young talent, you’d be recommended to go to Hollywood.
Not to mention Cheng Long, the title of Big Brother is not for nothing. Hollywood has made more than 60 movies and martial arts stars who are really popular abroad. He has also been supporting newcomers.
As the cold wind blew, Cheng Long shrugged and said to Fang Jing, "You are different from them. You can sing, dance and act. You are young and have a broad path."
"The key is that you still have money." Cheng Long said with a smile: "Nanjing is very powerful and cooperates with Hollywood film and television companies. It is not a problem for them to get you a few good roles. It will be difficult for you not to become popular in a few years."
"Hollywood has attached great importance to the domestic market in recent years. You have great influence in China. For the sake of box office, they will not let go of this opportunity."
Why have Cheng Long and Li Lienjie recommended so many people to go to Hollywood over the years, but none of them have succeeded?
A large part of the reason is that I have no backstage and no connections. I have to start from scratch. It is too difficult to get ahead, just like it is as difficult for an ordinary acting student in the Mainland to become a star.
Fang Jing is different. In addition to his charisma, he also has money. In the Hollywood film industry, it is not the director who has the final say, but the producer. As long as Nan Jing participates in investing in the film, he has the right to speak on the crew, and several major productions have made it.
Since then, his reputation has spread all over the world.
For example, in the Great Wall, which Lao Mouzi collaborated with Hollywood two years ago, the heroine Jingtian showed her talents, and Hollywood superstars and mainland kings had to play supporting roles for her.
"Thank you, brother, I'll think about it carefully." Fang Jing said in a deep voice with a dull look.
It would be a lie to say that he is not interested. If his movie can be released in more than 100 countries around the world, he will make money in a matter of minutes.
There is no shortage of good directors, good scripts, and good actors in China, but what is missing is a platform. If they can really go abroad, then Chinese films will definitely make the world's eyes brighter.
Men of letters, chivalry, myths and legends, China’s five thousand years of history, the only country that still exists among the four ancient civilizations, there are so many good subjects and a lot to photograph.
"Well, it's a very important matter, and we should really consider it carefully." Cheng Long nodded. Going to Hollywood to develop is not just a day or two. If you abandon the domestic market and go there, you will lose a lot.
Although he felt that Fang Jing had a good chance, he didn't dare to guarantee it.
"When you think about it, you can call me at any time. I still know a few friends in Hollywood. I can help you check market trends and contact people."
"Thank you." Fang Jing's words were not polite, but sincere.
The two were unrelated and met for the first time. Just because they had heard of his reputation, Cheng Long agreed to help him recommend him to Hollywood. This was a great kindness.
How many people want to get into Hollywood but can't find a way.
"You're welcome. When you reach my age, you will know that you don't want much in terms of fame and money. If you can help the younger generation, we can take our Chinese movies to a higher level. I am very happy."
"Thank you, no matter what, I still appreciate your help, brother."
Patting Fang Jing's shoulder, Cheng Long smiled happily and said, "You really have to thank me. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can also help other juniors."
"Well, definitely!"
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Cheng Long left early the next day and said hello to Fang Jing before leaving. Unexpectedly, Fang Jing sent him to the airport.
After sending people away, Fang Jing returned to the set and stared at the two dark circles under his eyes.
He didn't sleep all night after he went back yesterday and talked about it with Yang Ning. Yang Ning said that this was a rare opportunity and persuaded him to agree. There would be no such store after passing this village.
On the way to the airport, he also told Cheng Long, asking him to pay attention to Hollywood movies after the new year and send him news when he encounters suitable ones.
Now that it's August, he can't get away for the time being. Even if there is a show there, he won't be able to make it there. He can only wait and see next year.
On the crew, Xiao Zan was eating breakfast. When he saw Fang Jing, he got up and asked, "Brother Fang, breakfast, have you eaten?"
"No!"
He had to see someone off so early in the morning, so he didn't have time to eat.
"Xiao Su, go get a breakfast for Brother Fang." After Xiao Zan said to his assistant, he turned to Fang Jing and said, "Brother Fang, what do you want to eat?"
"Just take any actor's meal, don't take too much, leave some for others."
"Okay Mr. Fang!"
Xiao helped the manager go to get breakfast. Fang Jing pulled up a chair and sat down. He wiped his face and yawned: "Is your movie finished? When will it start filming?"
"There are still two months left." When it comes to the play, Xiao Zan is very happy, "During this period, I will memorize the lines. When the time comes, I will join the group in advance. It will be my first starring role. I will definitely perform well."
The drama "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way" has been approved at the company's internal meeting, and it is cooperating with Yuehua Entertainment. Nanjing is one of the producers and producers, and Yuehua only contributes the money and a few people.
Fang Jing recalled the magic in his previous life and said, "I remember that there are a lot of fighting scenes in this movie. After you arrive early, you can learn more martial arts routines. Don't let the stand-in do everything."
"Yeah, I understand!"
Xiao Zan made a note in his mind that he had to practice hard when he came back. He knew that Fang Jing was doing this for his own good.
"When your movie is finished, ask your manager to go to the company to find some songs, release an album to keep it popular, and then put on a few variety shows."
There are still more than two months before the launch of "The Magic Way", and at least half a year until it is broadcast. Xiao Zan cannot be allowed to do nothing during these six months, it will be a waste of time.
Originally, he was not popular enough before. If it were not supported by the traffic of actors and actresses, he would probably no longer be in the third tier, and would have to fall to the fourth or fifth tier.
"Thank you, Brother Fang." Xiao Zan was overjoyed. It was an album and a variety show. This was a reuse. "I will definitely not disappoint the company's expectations."
Seeing that the assistant at the door had brought breakfast, Fang Jing stood up and took it, planning to go to his residence to eat. Before leaving, he said, "You endure hardships and injustices and want to be a star, not for the company, but for yourself."
"You should seize the opportunity if you become popular. If you become popular, the company will not make a penny less from you. If you fail to become popular, the company will not pity you. It will just send you away. In our business dealings, no one is grateful to whom."
Xiao Zan said seriously: "I understand the truth, but I still want to say thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today."
The company's resources are limited, so why should we give it to anyone? There are many people who are better than him, better-looking than him, and better off than him.
If Fang Jing hadn't taken care of him, if Fang Jing hadn't opened his mouth, it would have been impossible for so many resources to fall on him. This was a gift from acquaintance and had nothing to do with business transactions.
In life, there must be a clear distinction between grudges and grudges. If you treat me as a nobleman of the country, I should repay you as a nobleman of the country. If you treat me as a passerby, I should repay you as a passerby.
"Brother Xiao, what's going on?" After Fang Jing left, the assistant asked in a low voice.
Xiao Zan shook his head, looked forward, and said softly: "It's okay, it's just a small matter."
If he had just debuted in the past, he would have yelled a lot. Now, he can hide many things. After being out of touch for so long, his youthful impulse has been worn away.
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Fang Jing returned to his residence, called Wu Jiajia after eating, and then went to bed. He didn't get much sleep last night, so he had to make up for it now.
Staying up late hurts the kidneys and is bad for your health. For the sake of future generations, it is necessary to take good care of your health.
When I woke up, it was time for dinner. I went downstairs and met Lu Yang.
"Director Lu, it's time to get off work. Thank you for your hard work. Would you like to have something to eat together?"
Lu Yang was speechless and pointed at his outfit, "Do you think I look like I'm off work?"
My hair is shiny, I'm energetic, my clothes and shoes have just been changed, I'm holding half a bag of fruit, and a glass full of wolfberry water. It really doesn't look like I'm off work.
"Then what are you doing?"
"How can you be so free? I'm at work and have a night show tonight. I'm going to stay up all night tonight."
"I have nothing to do, I have something to do, okay?" Fang Jing raised his hand and looked at his watch, yawned and said, "Let's go together. If we walk faster, we can catch up with the crew for dinner."
The emperor is not short of hungry soldiers. The crew is short of everything except food, three meals a day.
Arriving at the set, Fang Jing had just brought his lunch box when an assistant director came to him and said that there was an actress in the dressing room who was uncooperative and thought her makeup was ugly and asked for a replacement.
Without raising his head, Fang Jing didn’t even ask his name: “What line is it?”
"Second line!"
"I know, don't come to me next time something like this happens. Just say hello to her directly. If you don't want to cooperate, let their company come over to collect the person. Liquidated damages will be compensated."
"Ahem!" the assistant director said awkwardly, "She just played a maid and didn't ask for any pay."
"We have to compensate even if we don't ask for remuneration. How much does it cost per day for wasting our crew's time? It's hundreds of thousands."
Holding the lunch box, Fang Jing went to the actress's dressing room as he spoke. He stretched his head and took a look inside to make sure he didn't knock on the door after changing clothes.
The assistant director was stunned for a moment watching this scene!
Is this really a way to determine if an actress changes clothes?
"Isn't this makeup pretty?" Fang Jing looked at the actress while eating his lunch, and said in a calm tone, "Don't you think it's okay? How about I give you the whole phoenix crown and harem, and wear gold and silver?"
"Mr. Fang, I didn't say it didn't look good, I was just communicating with the makeup staff." The actress' face was stiff, with a forced smile on her face, and she felt a little scared in her heart, "Actually, looking at it now, I think it's pretty good, right, little girl?
?”
The last sentence was said to the makeup artist. A girl in her early twenties lowered her head and had red eyes. It looked like she had been wronged a lot just now?
"Is what she said true?" Fang Jing asked the makeup artist.
The actress was uneasy and regretted in her heart. If she had known better, she wouldn't have done so much, so she would have attracted Fang Jing to something bigger.
In the past, on other production crews, she was slapped on the face because of bad makeup, but in the end it was ignored and no one pursued it.
"I..." The makeup artist was afraid and lowered his head before he could speak.
Just now, she was pointed at the nose and scolded bloody. For the first time, she felt the humiliation of this profession. Some artists really don't treat the staff as human beings, and they will come and go as soon as they are called!
"Okay, I get it."
Fang Jing sighed. The makeup artist couldn't afford to offend the artist. If he really said bad things about her, it would be hard to get along with her in the future. He glanced at the steady actress and said coldly: "You apologize to her."
"Apologise?" The actress's eyes widened and she was in disbelief, "Did you do it or not..."
Fang Jing glared coldly, "I'll give you three seconds to either apologize or leave."
"I, I..." the actress was speechless. She didn't expect Fang Jing to have such a straightforward temper. She turned to the makeup artist and said, "I'm sorry, I just had a bad temper. Don't take it personally."
"No, it's okay."
Ignoring the fact that this was a small time, Fang Jing left the dressing room and said to the assistant director after going out: "Don't cooperate with her in this actress company in the future."
A second-tier artist has such a bad temper before he is famous. How can he be so angry now that he is famous?
"Understood, Mr. Fang."
Three seconds of silence for this girl. The assistant director is busy with his own business. Some people are just doing it. They deserve it. There are so many big names in the snow crew, as well as the movie king. People don't dare to pick and choose. Who do you think you are?
Onion?
After eating, Fang Jing walked around the set with his hands behind his back. He passed very few places and the actors were all trembling with fear, fearing that they would be singled out by the executioner.