China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 278 Guest appearance in "Kung Fu", three women quarreling! (Please subscribe!)

The three of them sat in the courtyard drinking tea and chatting.

"Director Lin, I have taken the liberty to come here this time because I want to trouble you with something."

Zhou Xingxing put down his tea cup and expressed his intention.

Unsurprisingly, like Cheng Long, he also wanted to invite Lin Xuan to make a cameo in the movie.

After several days of negotiations, Zhou Xingxing has reached a cooperation with Wang Zhongjun, and Huayi will be responsible for the promotion and distribution of the movie "Kung Fu" in the mainland.

"Xiu Chun Knife" was a box office hit, but Huayi didn't get much benefit except for the three leading actors.

Lin Xuan Studio monopolizes 60% of the revenue, which is a big deal.

China Film Group accounts for 30% of the revenue, and you can drink all you want soup.

Huayi only accounts for 10% of the revenue, which means it is licking the plate at most.

Do you want to play this cameo role?
"Director Lin, it won't take too long. I promise it will only take 20 days."

Looking at the script, Lin Xuan fell into thinking.

Whether it is classified as a comedy or a kung fu movie, it can be regarded as a classic.

Lin Xuan nodded, he had an impression of this character.

Hearing this, Zhou Xingxing and Wang Zhongjun both laughed.

Lin Xuan is not only a director, actor, but also a screenwriter. Zhou Xingxing is asking sincerely.

He picked around and found that only Lin Xuan was the most suitable.

Lin Xuan spent half an hour reading it quickly and gently closed the script.

Wang Zhongjun also helped persuade.

The storyline is compact, the laughs are dense, and the theme is clear and profound.

Just in time, "Kung Fu" was looking for a mainland partner.

"Besides me, who else did Director Zhou find to make a guest appearance?"

The two hit it off immediately and quickly determined the details of their cooperation.

The roles he recommended for roles were all circled with highlighters.

The complete script is the secret of the crew and is generally not disclosed to others easily.

He was the first one to save the little girl, but was killed by Tian Can Di Que in a matter of seconds.

There are also a few martial arts masters in "Kung Fu", but their roles are not too large, so they can be scheduled for half a month. "

"It's very good! The script is very complete and there are basically no faults."

Lin Xuan started reading the thick script while they continued drinking tea and chatting.

Zhou Xingxing also came to Beijing for another purpose, which was to invite mainland actors to guest star.

In order to increase the movie box office, many Hong Kong and Taiwan movies do this.

"Coolie Qiang is the one who made Twelve Road Tan's legs."

He has popularity, acting skills, appearance, and he is still from Huayi.

"Director Lin, if you have time, please help with a guest appearance. Director Zhou's movies have good reputations and box office reviews."

Zhou Xingxing took out the complete script from his bag and handed it over.

The roles of the three masters in the play were circled, but he wanted to know Zhou Xingxing's true thoughts.

"I understand, let me read the script first."

Zhou Xingxing quickly asked: "Director Lin, what do you think of the script?"

"Director Lin has martial arts skills, and his performance as Ding Xiu in "Xiu Chun Dao" was great.

"Kung Fu" is Zhou Xingxing's pinnacle work.

Bah, I just said half a month.

Lin Xuan took the script and did not agree on the spot.

But if he wants to invite Lin Xuan to make a guest appearance, he must show sincerity.

With such a high rating, it seems that both the cameo and the movie itself are stable.

The script took three years to be polished, and the degree of completion is much higher than that of Cheng Long's "New Police Story."

When Feng Xiaogang guest-starred as a gangster, one scene took three to five days.

By the way, I almost forgot about him.

"Which role would Director Zhou prefer for me to guest star in?"

Filming for Zhou Xingxing is also very tiring. A film can take as short as three to five months, or as long as six months or a year.

Zhou Xingxing specially roped in Wang Zhongjun today because he wanted him to act as a lobbyist.

Seeing that the mainland film market is getting hotter, Wang Zhongjun can't wait to get a piece of the pie.

Zhou Xingxing did not speak and looked back at Wang Zhongjun.

"Wang Jinhua's husband also made a guest appearance, playing the role of the gunman."

"Any more?"

Lin Xuan looked into his eyes.

Wang Zhongjun felt cold.

He wouldn't have heard the news from somewhere.

"Well... Xiaogang also made a guest appearance, playing the role of the crocodile gang leader who was hacked to death right after he appeared."

Hearing this, Zhou Xingxing sighed helplessly.

I almost gave up hope on inviting Lin Xuan to make a cameo.

He, an outsider, had heard about the conflict between Lin Xuan and Feng Xiaogang.

The root of the conflict is very simple, that is, they don't want a young boy like him to ride on the head of these old people in the film and television industry.

The first confrontation between them seemed to be more than a year ago.

Feng Xiaogang made a bet with Lin Xuan and lost five million.

Although there is no stakes in this confrontation, the two people's faces are also on the line.

The key is that they both belong to the same company.

The boss, Wang Zhongjun, is caught in the middle and is not a human being.

Nothing good can be gained from this kind of nonsense, and it can only be viewed as a joke by others.

He was so troubled by this!
Qualifications, abilities.

Zhou Xingxing recalled his life experience and also experienced a period when Lin Xuan was suppressed and not recognized.

"The boss of the Crocodile Gang...he is quite suitable."

Lin Xuan opened the script and smiled: "It's a pity that I don't have a schedule, otherwise I could play the role of the boss of the Ax Gang."

Zhou Xingxing smiled secretly, you must want to chop him to death with your own hands.

Seeing that Lin Xuan didn't seem to pay much attention to this matter, the two of them rekindled their hope.

"Director Lin, Xiaogang and you are not in the same group. He was already finished when you joined the group."

The two of them tried to persuade him.

Lin Xuan thought for a long time and asked: "When will the crew start shooting?"

"The middle of next month!"

"So fast!"

Lin Xuan shook his head and put down the script: "Forget it, 20 days is too long. Starting next month, I will be busy until the Chinese New Year, and I won't be able to spare any time."

Zhou Xingxing's movies are too personal, and other than himself, it's hard for other supporting actors to become popular.

The character design of the coolie is not outstanding, and is far less attractive than Ding Xiu.

Since there is a conflict in time, let’s forget it.

Wang Zhongjun said disappointedly: "What's the point of a TV series? It's better to act in a movie."

He knew about Lin Xuan's schedule, and he would be filming "Legend of Sword and Fairy" at the end of the year.

Zhou Xingxing asked: "What TV series?"

"The fairy tale drama adapted from Wanwan Games is called "The Legend of Sword and Fairy"."

"Oh, that's a shame."

Zhou Xingxing looked disappointed. It seemed that he had never played this game.

Wang Zhongjun still refused to give up.

"If you can't play a coolie, you can play other roles.

Director Zhou, are there any characters in the movie that can be completed in a day or two? "

Zhou Xingxing opened the script and said in surprise: "Yes, of course."

He sat next to Lin Xuan and pointed at the script to introduce it.

"There is a four-eyed guy in this scene, Director Lin, can you please watch it?"

He had an impression of this character. Ah Xing mocked him for wearing glasses, and was beaten up by the four-eyed guy.

However, Lin Xuan was not interested in him. He pointed to a line of characters and said, "Actually, I would rather play a guest role as this old beggar."

The character of the old beggar only appears in the middle and end of the movie, but he leaves a deep impression.

Many viewers think he is an expert hermit, stronger than Fire Cloud Evil God and Ah Xing.

The line he used to fool a child became a famous meme in the future.

"Old beggar...you are too young to be young."

Zhou Xingxing frowned and hesitated.

"Just put on makeup, the drama I'm filming now plays middle-aged people in their thirties.

And it doesn’t have to be an old beggar. You can make him look younger when he appears in the middle, and make him look older at the end. "

There is a time span of nearly twenty years in the middle, and it makes sense to be older at the end.

Zhou Xingxing thought for a while, nodded and said: "Okay, let's go with the old beggar. Thank you Director Lin for your help."

"You're welcome. Next time you have a chance, you can make a cameo in my movie."

"There must be a chance."

Zhou Xingxing smiled and shook hands with him.

I remember he also said this to Feng Xiaogang, but he let him go several times, but in the end he didn't make a cameo.

There are different opinions on the reasons.

Some talk about schedule issues, some talk about character issues, and some talk about role issues. Lin Xuan eagerly wanted to know if he would let Zhou Xingxing go if he invited him to guest star.

The guest appearance has been discussed and dinner is ready.

The three of them had dinner together, and Zhou Xingxing and Wang Zhongjun left.

…………

It's October and all the war scenes in "Bright Sword" have been filmed.

The rest is the plot of Li Yunlong being injured, getting married, and the Shanxi North Iron Triangle studying at the military academy.

But until now, the actor who plays Tian Yu has not been determined.

Chen Hong urged him several times, and Lin Xuan simply called Fan Xiaopang and the others to the courtyard.

Let the three of them divide the three roles among themselves.

In the living room, the three of them held the script and read it carefully.

Gao Yuanyuan finished reading it first and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"How's the script?"

The three of them only knew that they were going to make guest appearances, and it was the first time they read the full script today.

"Well, the plot is quite exciting."

"What do you two think?"

Fan Xiaopang closed the script, thought for a while and said.

"Although they are all anti-Japanese dramas, Li Yunlong is different from other characters. He has rough words and deeds, loves to drink, loves to curse, and has the true temperament of a green forest hero."

Yan Danchen added for her: "In your words, it is down-to-earth."

Gao Yuanyuan said: "No wonder you are so confident. The character Li Yunlong is very charming. I have a feeling that this drama will definitely become a hit."

Lin Xuan looked proud: "Of course, my vision in selecting scripts is obvious to all."

"Hehehe, Wang Po is selling melons and boasting about herself."

"Okay, I've finished reading the script. You can choose any of the three roles."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fan Xiaopang was the first to speak: "I play Tian Yu."

Yan Danchen said: "Well, let me play Feng Nan. A well-educated and sensible female literary youth, I am quite suitable."

Fan Xiaopang smiled and said: "The role of White Deer is played by Gao Yuanyuan. I think you are quite suitable."

"What do you mean!"

Gao Yuanyuan's face turned cold and she turned to glare at her.

"It's not interesting." Fan Xiaopang shrugged.

Zhang Bailu appears as a mistress in the play, so her words are obviously stirring up trouble.

Gao Yuanyuan frowned and said, "I won't act, I want to act Tian Yu."

"I'm sorry, Tian Yu and Feng Nan have already decided. If you want to play, just play Zhang Bailu, or don't play at all. I can help find other actors."

"It's your decision. Who are you?"

"You don't care who I am!"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Lin Xuan quickly interrupted.

"Okay, okay, stop arguing!"

He felt a little regretful.

I thought that Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan had collaborated on a movie, so their relationship would have improved.

Now it seems that the two of them can't play together at all.

"Every time we meet, we argue. If you don't get tired of it, I'll get tired of it."

Gao Yuanyuan said angrily: "She told me first."

Fan Xiaopang snorted coldly: "I'm not wrong!"

"you……"

"Noisy again!"

Lin Xuan frowned and his face darkened.

When the two of them saw that he was really angry, they quickly shut up.

"Dan Chen, Tian Yu, you will act."

"I?"

"Well, just you."

Yan Danchen looked confused.

Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan also looked back at her.

Whatever happened, Yan Danchen hid nearby and got the role without saying a word.

Lin Xuan continued with a cold face.

"Zhang Bailu and Feng Nan, you two can decide freely. If you can't decide tomorrow morning, I will ask other actors to play."

After saying that, he stood up and left the living room.

The three of them were the only ones left in the room, looking at each other.

"Congratulations, the snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's profit."

Fan Xiaopang said angrily.

"You misunderstood, I really didn't want to play Tian Yu."

Yan Danchen felt bitter in his heart and could not express it.

Lin Xuan asked him to play Tian Yu, which made her a target.

"You're the clam! If you hadn't said something bad, it wouldn't have been like this."

Gao Yuanyuan sounded unhappy.

They competed for Tian Yu not because of the amount of roles.

All three of them have been promoted to the front line, and they are all leading female roles in other crews. Starring in "Bright Sword" is just fun.

She plays Tian Yu just because she has the character of a royal palace.

"Zhang Bailu, are you sure you don't want to act?"

Fan Xiaopang was too lazy to argue with her, so he decided to settle the business first, so as not to make Lin Xuan angry again.

"No acting!"

Gao Yuanyuan shook her head firmly.

Originally, it was okay to play Zhang Bailu, but now that Fan Xiaopang said this, she would definitely not be able to play the role again.

"If you don't act, I'll act. Isn't it just acting? It's so fussy."

After that, she picked up her bag and left the living room proudly.

Gao Yuanyuan clenched her fists: "This woman is really annoying."

"Uh-huh!"

…………

A few days later, three people joined the group one after another.

Take makeup photos, memorize lines, and find people to play with.

Lin Xuan's anger came and went quickly.

The three of them took turns to stay in the courtyard for a few nights, and even his extremely angry temper was about to subside.

Yan Danchen played the most Tian Yu scenes and was the first to start filming.

Today we have to film the scene where Li Yunlong enters the hospital.

In the lounge, Yan Danchen wore light makeup, braided hair, and put on a white nurse uniform.

"This is the first time I've seen you dressed like this."

Lin Xuan couldn't help but look up and down.

"Does it look good?"

"It must look good."

"Then I'll keep it after the filming is finished."

"Row!"

They were both an old couple, and she knew what Lin Xuan liked.

Yan Danchen is cheerful and cheerful, Gao Yuanyuan has a bit of a literary temperament, and Fan Xiaopang is charming and beautiful.

Although it was a mistake, the three of them played their respective roles very well.

By the time all three people's scenes were completed, it was already early October.

"Ka! I announce that "Bright Sword" is finished!"

Within a few days, the whole play was completed amidst the laughter and talk of the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle.

Several leading actors wore new military uniforms to take final photos.

“I finally don’t need to put on this bad makeup anymore.”

Lin Xuan complained while taking off his makeup in the lounge.

Wearing heavy makeup for filming every day makes my facial skin very uncomfortable.

He, a man who systematically improved his physique, was left with a pimple.

If it were any other actor, he would have to go to the hospital for treatment after filming a scene.

The makeup artist smiled and said: "The makeup is secondary, the hair style is the main thing."

"makes sense."

Lin Xuan touched his hair: "The next part is still a costume drama, so I guess I have to wear a wig the whole time."

Li Yunlong's hairstyle is short and rustic, which seriously lowers his appearance.

In the evening, the crew held a closing banquet at the Beijing Hotel.

The leading actors had a great time drinking and even toasted Lin Xuan several times.

These people are all professionals in serious dramas, and they have been performing for so many years but they are not popular.

Lin Xuan's sudden transformation gave them hope of becoming popular.

A group of people drank and chatted until late at night before going home.

(End of this chapter)