Among the action scenes in the entire "Kill Bill", Quentin's most important thing is the group scene between the bride and Oren Ishii's men.
Xiao Qian read the split-shot script and found that Quentin's vision was exactly the same as the original version.
In the lobby in the middle of the hotel, there was a big melee of 1 versus n, with some comedy interspersed, but the overall action effect was not satisfactory.
"In a 1 versus n fight, the most important thing to pay attention to is the level. Because the focus is on 1, who is the focus of the camera. The venue layout like yours is too empty, but instead 1 is surrounded and trapped.
The feeling of being unable to resist. Another reason is that the entire venue is too empty and there are not many twists and turns and props to use, which will make the entire fighting scene look monotonous."
Quentin has resigned himself to his fate.
He has discovered that as long as Xiao Qian takes action, his movie will be full of flaws and loopholes.
However, the issues Xiao Qian mentioned were very practical and made people have to listen.
"How are you going to stage this scene?"
Xiao Qian did not answer directly, but asked: "When do you plan to shoot this scene?"
There are fixed plans for filming, and which scenes should be shot at what time are all stipulated.
"It should be early next year."
Xiao Qian was mentally prepared.
"Leave the action design to me. I'll have it done before September. Then I'll rehearse for three months to make sure everything is perfect."
The actions designed by Xiao Qian had already conquered Quentin before, and now that he was willing to take over, Quentin naturally had no objection.
Starlight's TV series have begun to enter the production cycle, and the one with the fastest progress is "The Swordsman".
This is an annual drama. The company attaches great importance to it, the team is strong, and there is a bearded man with unlimited energy. After only ten days, it entered the casting stage.
In fact, the preparations for "The Swordsman"'s conformity, shooting locations and other projects started as early as last year, which is why the progress can be so fast.
Regarding the choice of actors, Zhang Dabeard was extremely anxious.
He tried several times to propose his favorite actor, but Xiao Qian knocked him back every time.
As a director, it's crazy to go into filming and not know where your actors are.
In the conference room, he did nothing but looked directly at Xiao Qian.
Fortunately, Xiao Qian was prepared in advance, otherwise he would have felt guilty after being looked at by such resentful eyes.
"Let's start with the main actors."
In one sentence, everyone got into the mood.
"Let's talk about the role of Yue Buqun first. I think there is a good actor, and that is Wei Zi."
As soon as this name was mentioned, Zhang Dabeard became happy.
Originally on his list, he wanted Wei Zi to play Yue Buqun.
I really didn't expect that Xiao Qian's thoughts would coincide with his.
In the previous life, Zhang Bearded's version of "The Swordsman" was played by Wei Zi as Yue Buqun, but the effect was not good.
It's not that there is a problem with Wei Zi's acting skills, but that the character setting is off and seems too superficial.
Especially after Yue Buqun practiced the evil-fighting swordsmanship, he held an orchid finger as soon as he appeared.
In fact, given Yue Buqun's scheming character, he tried his best to hide this. How could he be afraid that others would not know that he had practiced evil-fighting swordsmanship?
In the current script, there are clear and strict regulations on Yue Buqun's acting method, so naturally there is no fear of making mistakes.
"Mrs. Yue Ning Zhongze is the husband of a girl, so it would be better to find a more heroic middle-aged actress. I suggest Zheng Shuang to play the role."
Xiao Qian specially added.
"It's the Zheng Shuang who plays Hu Sanniang, not the one who had two children thrown away."
Everyone was confused.
Nowadays, in the entertainment industry, isn’t there just such a Zheng Shuang?
Besides, we have collaborated before, so why is it so mysterious and mysterious?
Zhang Bearded asked curiously: "Who is the other Zheng Shuang?"
Everyone shook their heads and realized that the boss seemed to be mentally disturbed.
I heard that it cost more than 7 billion to return to the Northeast. Did you have a mental breakdown?
Of course Hu Sanniang Zheng Shuang is the most suitable to play Ning Zhongze. The Ning Zhongze in the 01 version is just an ordinary middle-aged woman, without the arrogance of "a sword from Huashan, unparalleled and unmatched".
Xiao Qian put forward two lists one after another, both of which convinced everyone, and Zhang Bearded felt more or less relieved.
"As for Zuo Lengchan, I think Teacher Zhang Guangbei is the most suitable."
Zuo Lengchan in the 01 version is not tall, has a stocky build, looks a little generous, and does not have the ambitious ruthlessness and reserved domineeringness of the leader of the Five Sacred Mountains.
Teacher Zhang Guangbei of "Red Rabbit" is different. He can not only play the most powerful general Lu Fengxian, but also the supporting role Chu Yunfei. It is very suitable to play Zuo Lengchan again.
Zhang Guangbei is also a famous actor. As soon as he said it, everyone automatically compared the character and the role.
This time everyone actually applauded, obviously they all thought this actor was well chosen.
"If I can do it, I can let Ren Shiguan act."
Ren Shiguan is the actor of Ren Woxing in "The Swordsman: The Invincible". At this time, he was working as a martial arts actor and action actor at Starlight, which made it easier to arrange.
A staff member handed Ren Shiguan's photo to Zhang Dabeard to see. It was not an ordinary photo. It had been photoshopped through a computer.
The fierce and violent expression coupled with the domineering beard and hair made the bearded man stunned.
Good guy, is Xiao Qian's vision in choosing actors so great?
"As for Xiang Wentian, there is a Mongolian actor named Bayin'erile who you can invite."
Bayin'erile has played many roles in martial arts dramas, including Jiumozhi in "Dragon", Xiang Wentian in "The Swordsman", and King Jinlun in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
In terms of image alone, Xiang Wentian's performance was the best, Jin Lun Dharma King was average, and Jiumozhi was a failure.
Because judging from the description in the book, Jiumozhi is a middle-aged handsome guy, and Bayin'erile is in no way compatible with the handsome guy.
If we really want to talk about it, isn’t Li Guolin’s version of Da Lun Meng Wang good?
"Feng Qingyang has no choice, it must still be Teacher Bao Fang."
A group of people nodded in agreement.
Ever since he played the role of Zhang Sanfeng, Bao Fang's image as a Taoist master has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"Where's Tian Boguang..."
Xiao Qian pondered for a while and suddenly thought of someone.
"There is an actor named Tian Yu who graduated from the Chinese Opera Performance Class in 1999. Go look for him. He is very suitable."
The right actor should play the right role. What a great role for Wang Qinian and Tian Boguang!
What about playing Hai Dafu...
At this point, there are almost no actors who need Xiao Qian's approval.
The remaining characters with some weight are certainly important, but Zhang Dabeard and others can definitely handle them.
In other words, it doesn’t matter who plays those roles, and it won’t have much impact on the overall quality of a drama.
But the five leading actors are the top priority.
"Where's Linghu Chong? Who do you plan to let play Linghu Chong?"
Zhang Dabeard is impatient and keeps asking questions.
Xiao Qian could only say: "Don't worry, I've already found your Linghu Chong."
While he was talking, someone walked in from outside the conference room. Although he was of average stature, his temperament was clear, especially his clear facial features, which added to his chivalrous air.
There is obviously kindness in the gentle smile, but it always makes people feel a bit cynical.
"Hello, Mr. Xiao, hello Director Zhang, I am an actor...Lu Songxian."
Everyone present was very unfamiliar with the visitor, and their scrutinizing eyes were full of inquisitive observation.
Only Xiao Qian smiled brightly and took the initiative to pull out the chair next to him and let Lu Songxian sit down.
When she decided to film "The Swordsman", Xiao Qian made up her mind that the role of Linghu Chong must be played by Lu Songxian.
This is the Linghu Chong actor who best meets the audience's expectations.
Excluding the modified version of the movie, among all the TV series versions of "The Swordsman", no one can surpass Lu Songxian's Linghu Chong.
If she hadn't been delayed by TVB's shoddy TV series, Lu Songxian's achievements and reputation would definitely be no worse than those of the leading actors in several other Kim's martial arts series.
Lui Songxian's life trajectory was similar to that of her previous life. After graduating from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 1989, she was recognized and started her career in film and television.
In 1994, he terminated his contract with ATV, signed with TVB, and began to star in the male lead.
It's just that in this time and space, there are no Jin's martial arts dramas, so Lu Songxian's career has been ups and downs, and there is still no hope of getting ahead.
In 2000, he terminated his contract with TVB and was about to start planning a new way out when Xiao Qian found him.
Of course he knew what it meant to be appreciated by Xiao Qian, so he was particularly excited.
However, Xiao Qian did not use him immediately. Instead, he asked him to practice Mandarin and study "The Swordsman" carefully.
After not receiving a call from Xiao Qian for two consecutive years, Lu Songxian knew that Xiao Qian had arranged a big job for herself, so she became more and more prepared.
Sure enough, it was finally his turn to appear in front of everyone today.
