Chapter 797: Showdown, I just want him to be popular
With a smile on his face, Guan Xiaoshan took a step forward and introduced himself: "Hello everyone, I am Guan Xiaoshan, playing the role of Wu Qianli, a recruit from the Seventh Company."
At this time, the media reporters below became noisy again.
"No substitution?"
"But why is Zhao Xuan here?"
"Is he playing a supporting role?"
"Why can't Zhao Xuan play a supporting role?"
"But he is so popular..."
It’s not surprising that reporters reacted this way, mainly because Zhao Xuan’s popularity is indeed very high.
He can be called the top among the new generation of idols, and Zhao Xuan's reputation is actually quite good.
In addition, he is backed by Wanxing Group, so although Zhao Xuan has not acted in many movies before, he is basically the protagonist, no matter how bad he is, he is also the first supporting role, the kind of film and television works with more roles.
After all, Zhao Xuan's popularity is high, so the remuneration will naturally not be low. Plus, there are thousands of stars, so basically everyone agrees that no matter how good Zhao Xuan is, it is impossible for him to play a small role.
A role with few roles.
Although the specific content of "Changjin Lake" is unknown, there are already so many main characters in this kind of ensemble movie. Did Li Yi really add another role for Zhao Xuan?
"Hello everyone, I am Zhao Xuan, playing the role of Zhang Xiaoshan, a soldier of the Seventh Company!"
Suddenly everyone was at a loss.
And I can't help but think about it. This name sounds very familiar. It would be very interesting if Guan Xiaoshang does not play Zhang Xiaoshan and Zhao Xuan plays Zhang Xiaoshan.
However, although there were all kinds of speculations in their minds, after all, there was no question and answer session, so everyone could only endure it.
Soon it was Li Yi's turn to speak.
"Let me introduce to you the movie "Changjin Lake". This movie is based on the Battle of Changjin Lake. It tells the story of a volunteer company that held its position and fought bravely to fight the enemy in the extremely cold and harsh environment, and contributed to the Battle of Changjin Lake.
A touching story of victory and important contribution.”
The reporters below all rolled their eyes in unison.
As expected of your bad director, couldn’t you say a few more words about the content of this movie?
If you say this, it means you didn't say it, okay?
"Actually, I had some ideas for this movie a long time ago. Do you still remember the original "That Rabbit That Year"? That sentence, don't cry, your tears will freeze. I believe you will not forget it.
!
Let’s not forget that in the Battle of Changjin Lake, the People’s Volunteers wore single clothes and persisted in the cold snow for six days and six nights!
If I were to use words to describe and summarize the strength and contribution of the Volunteer Army, it would be "shaking the heavens and the earth, making ghosts and gods cry."
When I saw the news that the remains of the volunteer army martyrs were sent back to China, I think everyone shed tears. It took nearly seventy years for their loyal souls to have the opportunity to return to their motherland. Thinking of this, I felt
There's no reason why we shouldn't make this movie."
"Bah bang bang!" The reporters below applauded.
Afterwards, Zhao Guangming from China Film Group, the director of Bayi Film Studio and others spoke.
Then came the question-and-answer session that media reporters had been waiting for.
"Director Li, hello, I am Xia Bing, a reporter from "Southern Weekend". I would like to ask Director Li, this is your first real big production. Before this, you had almost no war dramas in this area.
You don’t have much experience in directing scenes, so how can you guarantee that you can film the war scenes of this battle well?”
This question is also puzzled by many media reporters.
In fact, not only them, many movie fans also argue about this.
"This is a good question. In fact, before I decided to make "Changjin Lake", I also had doubts about it, because the movie "Changjin Lake" is different from the movies I have made in the past. This movie has the most
At that time, thousands of people might be used in one scene, and there were many war scenes, so I really didn’t have much confidence.”
Many people were a little surprised by Li Yi's answer. He actually admitted that he was not confident in filming a war scene?
"There is nothing I cannot admit. I am indeed not good at big scenes and war scenes, but I would like to introduce to you some of my assistant directors, Director Yan Chunming, Director Zhou Guoqing, Director Yang Longshan, and Director Guo Chuan. I believe that everyone will appreciate them.
It shouldn’t be unfamiliar, right?
The four of them have the richest experience in directing large-scale war dramas, and they will be responsible for the war scenes in "Changjin Lake". I think this should be enough to reassure everyone, right?"
Li Yi said with a smile.
Before, everyone was affected by Zhao Xuan's incident, but ignored the assistant directors like Yan Chunming, but now when we look at it again, what a good guy, isn't it?
Although directors like Yan Chunming may not be as dazzling as stars, their works are as numerous as stars.
And almost all of them are red directors from Yishui.
With so many experienced old directors protecting him, Li Yi's shortcomings of not being good at filming war scenes were immediately made up for!
"Director Li, this is Mei Yun, a reporter from Entertainment Weekly. Zhao Xuan was not selected in the previously announced list of actors. Why did he suddenly play the role of Zhang Xiaoshan? This role was not included in the previously announced list of starring actors.
Is it a newly added character?"
The whole scene suddenly fell silent, because this question is actually quite interesting. It is true that "Changjin Lake" has previously announced a starring cast list, but there is indeed no information about the character Zhang Xiaoshan, nor Zhao Xuan.
"Of course not, it's just that Zhang Xiaoshan didn't play many roles, so he wasn't added to the main lineup before." Li Yi said calmly.
"Zhang Xiaoshan's role, although he doesn't have many roles, is very crucial. It can be said to be the first turning point of the movie. I won't reveal the specific plot. Choosing Zhao Xuan to play this role instead of Wu Wanli's role is completely
Because I never choose people based on their popularity or position. Guan Xiaoshan is more suitable, so I chose Guan Xiaoshan. Of course, it’s not that Zhao Xuan is not good, but in comparison, he is not as suitable for this role as Guan Xiaoshan.
As for inviting Zhao Xuan to play the role of Zhang Xiaoshan, it was also because I thought he was quite suitable, nothing more."
"Ahem, okay, let me put it bluntly, yes, I just covet his popularity, but I can't let the unsuitable person play the unsuitable role, so what should I do? What if I can use a small supporting role and replace it with another one?
Popular actor, would you like to do it? Of course I will give it a try, after all, the roles are really small!"
"As for why he is willing to take this role, you can ask Zhao Xuan!" Li Yi said with a smile.
The media below were all dumbfounded. This was the first time someone had directly admitted that the role was given to a director who was popular because of the actor. As expected of you, Director Dog!
"Zhao Xuan, what did you think when you chose the role of Zhang Xiaoshan instead of Wu Wanli?" Li Yi turned around and asked.
"Actually, I was really disappointed at the time. After all, I had been preparing for this role for a long time. Of course, although I had been preparing for so long, I didn't get the role in the end, but I still gained a lot. I got to know Teacher Chen Wen and the others.
These mentors and helpful friends also made me see my own shortcomings.
What’s also disappointing is that I really, really like this movie. I cried several times when I read the script for the first time. It’s really a very touching and great story, but I didn’t have the chance to join this movie.
in the making of the film.”
Then, Director Li gave me another surprise. He still hoped that I could participate in this movie. The role was not Wu Wanli, but Wu Wanli's friend Zhang Xiaoshan. Although this role was not as big as Wu Wanli, it was equally impressive.
It's shocking, and it makes me an honor to be a part of this movie.
