At first, I just wanted to make money

Chapter 196: The one near the water gets the moon first? (44)

Chen Daoming called to make an appointment for a play...

"Outstanding Citizen", he played very well.

There is a hearty feeling.

Therefore, actors like to act in dramas.

Indeed more enjoyable.

Think about it, to make a movie, spend half a day with one shot, but if you can’t play one or two, it’s meaningless to play three.

It took a long time to wait for the next shot.

In movies, an actor is just a tool.

On the stage, a performance lasts for two hours, and the tour is performed every day, and the performances are always new. Do you think it can be a little training for the actors?
On stage, the actor is the subject.

Moreover, acting is so cool, it’s hearty to really enter the role, it’s like making love, the excitement is on, and when the director calls out, he forcefully holds it back, just imagine, holding it half by yourself, that’s too much uncomfortable...

But Eminent Citizen is different...

This thing is from the scene to the dialogue, pure stage style...

And the logic is clear...

Daoming Chen's movie was not enough, and he even contacted the National Theater to make a drama version!

By the way, "Outstanding Citizen" also signed up for the Venice Film Festival - I contacted the film selector before the filming started...

Not surprisingly, it is not a big problem to be shortlisted for the main competition unit.

As for whether I can win an award, it's hard to say...

Anyway, whether he can win the award or not doesn't affect Chen Daoming's recognition of Shen Xudong, so he took the initiative to call to ask if there is a new script.

Does Shen Xudong have any new scripts...

"Beauty's Scheming" and "The Age of Fruit Marriage" that he just finished recently are about to start writing, and there is no new script at all!

But...a good screenwriter, he can't refuse a draft!

No matter what you ask, you have to say yes...

In this gap, Shen Xudong thought of two scripts - "Witness of the People" and "The Tailor"...

To be precise, "National Witness" came to mind after seeing my little aunt Deng Jiajia in the audition room that day, and "Tailor" just came to mind...

I won't talk much about "National Witness", that is, the daughter killed the stepmother with a car, and the father wanted to help the daughter take the blame...

The story of "The Tailor" originated from "Suits", which is the story of tailors and gangsters.

In the 70s, the male protagonist and the female clerk ran a tailor shop, and the biggest customer in the shop was a local gangster. Therefore, gang members often haunted the tailor shop and regarded it as a stronghold.

"The focus of the story is the gangster's infighting. The main character looks like a bystander at first, but in fact he is the one who plays chess... The overall routine is that a hidden master opens a tailor shop, and when he encounters a vendetta in the world, he uses his intelligence to resolve it..."

"Which of these two do you think is suitable?"

Chen Daoming on the other end of the phone hesitated for a moment, and then said, "If it's "The Tailor", then will the film be filmed in Hong Kong?"

"...That can't be helped, gangster elements are not allowed in mainland movies!"

"...Then send me both, and I'll read the script before we talk!"

After "Infernal Affairs 3", Director Chen obviously lost interest in Hong Kong movies...

But the story of "The Tailor" is particularly in line with his taste - the stage play mode, the plot basically unfolds in the tailor shop...

"Well... When I go back to sort out my thoughts, I will send you the complete script within two weeks at most..."

"...I didn't write a single word..."

"No, I'm with the group, I'm not idle and have nothing to do... let alone pick up girls..."

"Then Mr. Chen, goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Xudong clapped his hands happily - another project is coming!

Brother Hu, who had been listening for a long time, hurriedly asked: "Mr. Chen, which Mr. Chen?"

"Teacher Chen Daoming...oh, he asked me for a script..."

Brother Hu nodded: "I heard, there are two..."

Hearing this, Shen Xudong warned: "...Don't spread the word, it's not easy for screenwriters to come up with ideas!"

"...I'm sure I won't spread rumors, but the two of them don't have to!"

Brother Hu raised his eyebrows, his eyes pointed to An Yixuan who was sitting next to him and... Liu Yifei who just came over...

Shen Xudong swallowed: "Did you both hear it?"

Liu Yifei raised her hand: "I didn't hear everything, but I knew you would continue to cooperate with Master Chen Daoming..."

"...That's okay, An Yixuan, how about you?"

"I... I didn't listen carefully, but I have seen Teacher Chen Daoming's play!"

Brother Hu interjected: "Is it "Infernal Affairs 3"?"

An Yixuan shook his head: "No, it's "Kangxi Dynasty"... Taiwan has aired it, the acting is really good!"

Was "Kangxi Dynasty" aired in Taiwan?
There is a line in this play, "Taiwan has been a province of China since ancient times, and it is not the turn of any evil spirits to make irresponsible remarks!" '

Shen Xudong really wanted to ask, but he was embarrassed. Just as he was about to change the subject, An Yixuan asked again: "Is Teacher Chen Daoming famous in mainland China?"

"Well, regardless of qualifications or contacts..." After thinking for a while, Shen Xudong took "Outstanding Citizen" as an example: "The first film I worked with him, I only wrote the script, and the director, investor, and distributor were all involved. He arranged..."

Brother Hu suddenly sighed: "I don't know when I will be able to cooperate with Teacher Chen Daoming!"

An Yixuan gave him a push: "Then please beg the screenwriter, let him write a role for you, you will get the moon first!"

"...That's right, screenwriter, do you think it's okay?"

"...It depends on the situation, let's talk about it after "Sword" airs!"

……

After "Sword of Heaven" was broadcast, Brother Hu became very popular.

When Zhang Guoli was so popular to make a movie, Zhang Baizhi and Zhou Bichang were invited for the heroine, and he was the one who was looking for the heroine—"The 601st Call"!

Why not find someone else?
And the box office is not bad, over ten million!
Ranked among the top 15 of the year.

You must know that the year was 2006, and the tenth domestic film box office was "Crazy Stone" with 2300 million...

Over ten million can boast a big sale.

Of course, "National Witness" and "The Tailor" are not suitable for Brother Hu. Even if he wants to play, he can only play a supporting role...

……

Liu Yifei returned to her room after eating, and Aunt Liu asked her about the food as usual...

"...It's okay, I quite like the food here."

"That's good…"

"Mom, why don't you go down and eat?"

What else could be the reason?
She clearly felt that Shen Xudong's attitude towards her had become indifferent...

Then don't bother yourself - Shen Xudong basically pays for the dinner.

Aunt Liu explained casually: "Mom is not used to eating with so many people..."

Liu Yifei did not doubt that he was there, nodded, took out the script and was about to recite the lines, and suddenly remembered something: "By the way, Shen...brother will continue to cooperate with Teacher Chen Daoming!"

"…Who?"

"Teacher Chen Daoming... I heard there are two plays!"

"Did you say who the director is? Who is the production company? Who is the producer?"

Aunt Chen blurted out three consecutive questions...

Liu Yifei was stopped by the question, and reluctantly explained: "I don't know, when I went down, he hung up the phone..."

"Then you don't know the content of the script?"

"…Um."

Aunt Liu hesitated for a moment, then put on her coat, changed into a pair of boots, wiped her lipstick in the mirror, opened the door, and said to her daughter, "I'll ask him..."

Liu Yifei frowned: "...It's almost ten o'clock, you can let him come over..."

"...I'll ask about the situation, you can recite your lines!"

(End of this chapter)