Treasure Island 1992, starting from the Four Little Heavenly Kings

Chapter 136 "Green Snake"

While the media were discussing whether Chen Qiming could really make a difference in the Japanese record market, Chen Qiming had already come to Siyuan Pictures.

Siyuan Pictures was founded by Wu Siyuan, a famous producer in Hong Kong, and it is a satellite affiliated to Golden Harvest.

In the mid-80s, Tsui Hark and Shi Nansheng withdrew from the ranks of the famous Seven Monsters of New Art City and formed Tsui Hark Film Studio.

The company named Film Studio was still affiliated with New Art City in the early stage.

But in the late 80s, New Art City fell apart due to various reasons, the seven monsters went their separate ways, and New Art City collapsed.

Therefore, Tsui Hark switched to Golden Harvest, and more precisely, he started to cooperate with Wu Siyuan's Siyuan Films.

"The New Swordsman", "Huang Feihong Series", "New Dragon Inn" and other popular movies in recent years are co-produced by the two parties.

It can be said that Wu Siyuan and Tsui Hark jointly started the martial arts craze in Hong Kong in recent years.

"Mr. Chen?"

Downstairs of Siyuan Films, as soon as Chen Qiming got out of the car, the staff arranged by Tsui Hark to wait here immediately greeted him.

"The crew took makeup test photos today, Director Tsui Hark asked me to take you there!"

The staff said while leading the way.

"Thank you! Are all the other cast members here?"

Chen Qiming asked.

"Yes, Ms. Joey Wong and Ms. Maggie Cheung have arrived, but Xu Xian's role has not been confirmed yet."

The staff member replied.

Hearing this, Chen Qiming nodded.

In fact, the selection of the cast of "Green Snake" is quite rough.

As far as Chen Qiming knows, in Tsui Hark's original plan, Tsui Hark planned to invite Anita Mui and Gong Li, who has been quite famous internationally in recent years, for the two roles of Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing.

But these two people rejected the film for various reasons. In the end, Tsui Hark invited Wang Zuxian and Maggie Cheung as the two heroines.

As for Xu Xian.

Although Tsui Hark has always told Chen Qiming that his Fa Hai is the protagonist of this drama.

But after Chen Qiming read the script, he knew very well that, seriously, Xu Xian was the hero.

only……

how to say!

Xu Xian in the movie "Green Snake" is not as lovable as Xu Xian in "Legend of the New White Snake".

In the setting of Green Snake, Xu Xian is a very playful character.

Well, he is a very unpleasant scumbag, the kind who eats from a bowl and looks into a pot.

This can be seen from the script that the green snake tempted him several times and almost succeeded.

It is precisely because this role is not likable that the selection of actors has always been difficult.

It is said that Li Bihua, the original author of the movie, actually wanted Leslie Cheung to play this role.

Leslie Cheung himself has created a classic role like Ning Caichen. Last year, he collaborated with Li Bihua and Chen Kaige in "Farewell My Concubine". This film won many awards internationally.

The relationship between the two parties is very good, so Li Bihua's first choice is him.

However, after reading the script, Leslie Cheung refused without hesitation.

The reason is that the characters are too scumbag.

Of course, it may also be that Leslie Cheung does not want to play this kind of ancient scholar role again.

In addition to Leslie Cheung, Tsui Hark, a director who always likes to use big names in filming, also sent invitations to Andy Lau, Liming and others.

In the end, without exception, everyone turned down the role for reasons that were not likable.

As a result, up to now, no suitable candidate has been found for this role.

Following the staff, Chen Qiming and his party soon arrived at the place where the makeup photos were taken.

"Perfect, this is Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing in my mind!"

As soon as he came here, Chen Qiming heard Tsui Hark's cheers.

He looked over there.

Then Muko couldn't help but brighten up.

I saw two women, one green and one white, standing there with enchanting and seductive makeup.

In front of them, director Tsui Hark, producer Wu Siyuan, and the play's screenwriter Li Bihua were circling around them.

I have to say that Wang Zuxian and Maggie Cheung's outfits are really pretty.

The two people who put on make-up exuded an aura of desire from top to bottom.

Especially Maggie Cheung.

From the perspective of Chen Qiming's aesthetics, among all the actresses in Hong Kong and Taiwan, Maggie Cheung is definitely not the most beautiful one.

But when it comes to acting skills and her own charisma, Maggie Cheung is definitely at the top.

Her eyes are really charming, coupled with her interpretation of the characters, this makes each of her characters have a very seductive feeling.

The current Green Snake is also the same, that kind of alluring makeup is put on her body, which adds a bit of her alluring charm.

If Wang Zuxian is like a holy lotus, then Maggie Cheung is a bewitching blood rose, which makes people want to find out.

"Amin, you're here. It just so happens that Producer Wu and Ms. Li Bihua are also here, so we can try on your makeup as well!"

At this time, Tsui Hark also saw Chen Qiming, and immediately greeted him with a smile.

"Director Xu!" Chen Qiming walked over.

"This is Chen Qiming, who plays Fahai. He is the first character I confirmed. I think he is definitely the most suitable candidate for the role of Fahai."

Tsui Hark first introduced Chen Qiming to Wu Siyuan and Li Bihua.

Later, he introduced Wu Siyuan and Li Bihua to Chen Qiming.

"This is Mr. Wu Siyuan from Siyuan Films, who is also the producer of our film.

This is Ms. Li Bihua, the original author of "Green Snake" and the screenwriter of our play. "

"Mr. Wu, Ms. Li, hello everyone, I'm Chen Qiming, you can call me A Ming, or Ming Zai!"

Chen Qiming greeted the two of them with a smile.

Wu Siyuan nodded with a smile, "I'm very glad that you can participate in our movie, and I hope we can have a happy cooperation."

And Li Bihua looked Chen Qiming up and down, nodded to Chen Qiming's image, and then asked:
"Have you read the original novel? Our film is shot from the perspective of the green snake. The theme of the whole film is also around a lust. Your role is the key point. Do you think you can interpret this role well? ?”

Li Bihua knew about Chen Qiming, and he still knew something about it.

His daughter liked Chen Qiming very much, and posted photos of Chen Qiming all over the house.

At home, I still hold my Walkman and listen to Chen Qiming's songs every day.

He opened his mouth "Ming Tsai is so handsome", and closed his mouth "Ming Tsai sings really well".

It was also because of this that Li Bihua knew something about Chen Qiming.

She knows that Chen Qiming is a singer, although he has participated in movies, but not many.

As for the Best Newcomer award he won this year.

To be honest, she begs to disagree.

In her opinion, although Chen Qiming's performance in "New Meteor Butterfly Sword" was not bad, he was still far from the best newcomer.

But best newcomer...

How about this award!

Although there are acting factors in the selection of this award, popularity and popularity also account for a large proportion of it.

In addition, Chen Qiming was at the time when "The Heart Is Too Soft" was selling well in Asia, and the momentum was even more powerful than Jet Li and Jackie Chan.

Therefore, the organizer gave him this award to save face.

Because of this, Li Bihua expressed doubts about Chen Qiming's acting skills at this time.

"I have read Ma'am's original work, I dare not say I am familiar with it, but I understand it.

However, I can't guarantee whether I can control this role. "

Before the filming started, Chen Qiming didn't know how his performance would be.

So that's all I can say.

However, to be honest, he felt a little uncomfortable with this Li Bihua's words.

To be honest, he didn't ask to come to film this movie.

After Tsui Hark invited him at the Academy Awards, he went back to read the original.

He felt that this role was the male second, and he had already decided to invest in and star in "New Love", so his answer to Tsui Hark was not to act.

But Tsui Hark didn't give up, so he could practice his acting skills, and he could play during filming, so he agreed to act.

Now, before Tsui Hark could speak, the screenwriter actually questioned himself.

This is really unpleasant.

"Sister Bihua, Ah Ming is definitely suitable for this role, we can try on the makeup first!"

Tsui Hark saw that Li Bihua was making things difficult for Chen Qiming, so he hurriedly interjected.

Afterwards, he looked at Chen Qiming, "Amin, go and try on makeup first."

After a pause, he looked at Chen Qiming's hairstyle and said hesitantly, "Your hair..."

"Try the makeup first! If it's OK, I can shave my head."

Touching his head, Chen Qiming said.

Since you are an actor, sometimes you have to give something.

Moreover, being bald is not bald, in Chen Qiming's opinion, it will not affect him too much.

(End of this chapter)