Chapter 434 Casting for "Struggle"...

Author: Fried Daikin

Chapter 434 Casting for "Struggle"...

"Making a film full of symbolic meaning requires extremely strong skills, and judging from Wuji, Director Chen obviously does not have this ability!" Ning Hao continued: "Is there a possibility that this is His true level?”

"...It's not like...his level is still there. The biggest problem of "The Promise" is the lack of explanation of the world view and story details, which makes people unable to understand..."

"So, I say "The Promise" is a bad movie!"

Shen Xudong interjected: ""The Promise" is the most expensive film to be produced in China, but the basic qualities of the film - narrative and character creation are extremely poor. The main narrative line is unclear, and sub-lines are inexplicably inserted, which also serves as a plot guide. Coupled with facial characterization...

That’s why it created the effect of making the audience laugh out loud during the screening. I understand all the meaning, innuendo, philosophy, and symbolism of human nature. I understood it the first time I watched it. It’s really not profound. I just think you have become a character. That’s right. It’s all written on your face, why do you have to be so mysterious and half-speak?”

"I tried to use gorgeous allegorical lines to explain the truth, but the truth turned out to be too simple, so it felt like a mystery..."

"Yes, that's the feeling. It's like a castle in the air. The plot is weak, but the appearance is extremely exaggerated!"

Ning Hao added: "Director Chen reached a peak in "Farewell My Concubine". But he was isolated later. There was no one around him who told the truth, so he must marry a good wife!"

Shen Xudong glanced at him, and then said: "...Don't say such things when you are being interviewed!"

Ning Hao smiled: "...I'm not a fool!"

Haha - this is what Ning Hao said in an interview after "Stone"!

In fact, it’s just the team that’s not good!

Starting from "The Promise", Director Chen basically formed a temporary team for each of his films and re-run it together. The risk of trial and error is extremely high. A good director must have a fixed team with mature and tacit understanding!

Tsui Hark has Shi Nansheng; Feng Xiaogang has Wang Shuo, Liu Zhenyun, Ge You; Wang Jiawei has Du Kefeng; Zhang Yimou has art and photography...

Who is Director Chen?

Just one Producer Chen!

It’s not too much to say that Mrs. Chen’s production ability is a breakthrough, right?

The team was not good enough, so the front was always full of blood and the back was weak, so he later got the nickname "Half Master".

The same principle applies to "The Promise". Needless to say, the special effects shots were very rough. At that time, they were outsourced by a Hong Kong company because the producer thought it was "cheap" and "the price was half that of a Hollywood production company"...

Of course the producers have to dig, and that's to spend money on the blade, but it really makes people wonder what to say if they also dig on the blade.

Executive director Zhang Jinzhan, who worked with him for almost ten years but was later kicked out, said: "What I can't understand the most is that the knife shown in a close-up shot in "The Promise" turned out to be a wooden knife! As I worked with him, After ten years of experience, he will not tolerate such mistakes."

Chen Xi changed the subject: "Forget it, let's not talk about "The Promise". "Stone" is going to be released in June. Are you ready for your next work?"

"...I want to reorganize the script of "Silver Driver" that I wrote before..."

"Then when can we shoot?"

Ning Hao thought about it and then said: "It will probably take until the end of the year..."

Chen Xi waved his hand: "Why don't you wait until the end of the year to ask Xudong for a script... Start working immediately. Let me tell you, the company has made money, and it must withdraw from more than three new movies every year..."

Ning Hao glanced at Shen Xudong, who was also confused: "Why didn't I know?"

""Wulin Gaiden" made almost 40 million, and we are licensing games and stage plays... Mr. Gao..."

"You can't mess around with it...the risk of the movie is still very high!" Shen Xudong shook his head: "At least wait until "Stone" is released... In this way, you can finish the story of "Silver Driver" first, and wait for "Stone" to be released. Once it’s screened, we’ll start editing immediately!”

"…good!"

Chen Xi glanced at Shen Xudong: "Don't you have a ready-made script?"

"...How can I have time to write a script...I have to go to casting tomorrow!"

"Are you going for a casting? You just want to see beautiful women!"

Shen Xudong looked innocent: "...I am serious and responsible, so I chose the role myself, for the sake of art!"

Han Yan couldn't help but interject: "Casting? Which role to choose?"

Chen Xi explained: "His "Struggle" will be adapted into a TV series. The director is Zhao Baogang, and several roles have not yet been decided!"

Han Yan immediately said: "...I have read the novel "Struggle", which characters are undecided?"

"Mi Lai hasn't decided yet..."

"Lu Tao, who did Xia Lin find?"

Shen Xudong pursed his lips at Chen Xi: "Ask her!"

Chen Xi said: "Wang Jinghua recommended Tong Dawei and Ma Yili. I thought Ma Yili was too bitter, so I replaced them with Zeng Li and Hua Zi. I originally recommended Sha Yi... Zhao Baogang didn't like the actors in "Wulin Gaiden", so I replaced them with Get Zhang Yi!"

Han Yan asked again: "Where is Yang Xiaoyun? I need to find a Beijing film company, right?"

"Well... Tang Yan went to the audition and was rejected directly. I recommended my classmate Gao Lu..."

…

Well, "Struggle" was originally planned to be a joint production between Xinbaoyuan and Shijiu Culture, with Shen Xudong's Tianmei Media participating in the investment...

Shen Xudong thought it was quite good out of respect for the original time and space.

Then don’t make blind changes!

Then, Gao Fenfen found out and scolded Shen Xudong for being a prodigal...

"Struggle" sold millions of copies and was directed by Zhao Baogang and written by Shen Xudong himself.

It meets all the conditions for a hit, and it can be said to be a must-hit drama.

Why doesn’t the company control the investment?

Too much money?

What she said made sense, and Shen Xudong couldn't refute it. Then Shijiu Culture was kicked out and became Tianmei Media Main Console Investment, with the copyright also in hand... and then Xinbaoyuan jointly produced it.

Of course, Wang Jinghua worked hard for a long time and also invested 10%, and by the way took away the role of Lu Tao.

Tianmei has rounded out the remaining roles!

Of course, it also requires the director’s nod...

Zhao Baogang has no objection to this. Xin Baoyuan also has contracted artists, but none are particularly suitable - Song Dandan, Sun Honglei, Chen Xiaoyi, Tan Kai...who is suitable?

…

Mi Lai in "Struggle" is a very important character.

By the way, there are also Lu Lu, Zhu Tou...

Lu Lu still has her heart set on Xu Fanxi - she is an actress under Xinbaoyuan, so she has to give her one, right?

The pig head... of course is Zhou Xiaoou, he is so suitable for this role!

There is also Xiang Nan. This character’s background is honest and he doesn’t look too upright, so Zhu Awen cannot do it.

Yu Entai is actually quite suitable. Regardless of his age, acting skills and appearance, he is reliable. But Zhao Baogang criticized "Wulin Gaiden" first and then used another actor?

Therefore, the company strongly recommended Lu Fangsheng...

Lu Fangsheng is actually not very suitable...

Chen Xi talked around, then called his classmate Wang Lei and invited him to come over for an audition...

Wang Jinghua recommended the coat of arms...

Let’s try both of them!

As for Millay...it really needs to be cast!

Shen Xudong is not just looking for beauties, he is serious and responsible.

Art needs to be observed on the spot, and even, if necessary, he can devote himself to art!
Chapter completed!