Chapter 528 Refusing to Play the New Three
Xu Kun originally thought that the scene he encountered on the first day of rehearsal would be chaotic enough, but who knew that it was just the beginning, and there would be continuous troubles for the next few days.
He spent more time watching the fun than rehearsing - mainly because he had never given up the basic skills he had learned since he was a child, and there was nothing much to practice in these basic skills.
During this period, he also found time to attend the premiere of "Ip Man". As two patriotic movies, "I'll Fight Ten Guys" is obviously not as good as the Thai Prime Minister's personal testimony.
But it can still be used to compare "Painted Skin".
As for Mei Lanfang...
Anyway, it is said that Director Chen broke down again and wrote a poem lamenting that his music was too high-brow to be appreciated by the public.
On the fifth day of rehearsal, Xu Kun simply asked for leave - mainly because if he didn't ask for leave, China Film Group would be angry.
In fact, with Huang Jianxin leading the preparatory work, it didn't matter whether Xu Kun went or not, but who made him so famous and powerful now?
Ended up going there and attending another meeting.
The quarrels are still about the same old issues. The predecessors with good reputations ask for more drama, while those with bad reputations want to whitewash themselves. All kinds of old scholars stand in the front and engage in verbal battles, bringing up all kinds of official history, unofficial history, and party history.
Xu Kun even discovered some oddballs who brought their own dry food to support KMT.
Moreover, the opinions of this eccentric man are always recognized by all parties - but when you think about it, Xiao Ma Ge has just come to power, so this situation is not surprising.
What was better than the last time was that the two main actors, Tang Guoqiang and Zhang Guoli, were also present. Xu Kun was not familiar with Tang Guoqiang, but he had an old acquaintance with Zhang Guoli.
The experts were arguing with each other, while the two of them gathered together and whispered to each other.
"Kun'er, I heard that The New Three Kingdoms originally wanted you to play Guan Yu. Is that true?"
"That's true, but I turned it down."
Gao Xixi approached Xu Kun at the beginning of the year and touted him as the only choice after Mr. Lu Shuming.
Of course, this is not exaggeration. Except that his eyebrows need to be trimmed and his face is not red enough, Xu Kun does have all the qualities to play Guan Erye.
He is tall and mighty, has a foundation in martial arts, and is also good at riding horses. Most importantly, like Guan Erye, he likes to look at people with slightly squinted eyes. If he opens his eyes wide, his murderous intent is revealed.
"Why would you refuse? He is Master Guan after all."
Zhang Guoli wondered, "Even if you were planning to focus on the big screen, getting this role should have more advantages than disadvantages, right?"
Needless to say, given Xu Kun's status in the martial arts world, playing Guan Yu in "The New Three Kingdoms" would be considered a cameo that lowers his own status.
But at the beginning of the year, Xu Kun didn’t know about the current situation. At that time, Guan Yu in "The New Three Kingdoms" was considered a heavyweight character for him.
“I wanted to take it at first…”
Xu Kun did want to take on this role at first. He had liked Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin since he was a child. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Wu Song and Lu Da were all heroes he admired when he was young.
But after having a long talk with Gao Xixi, he turned down the job.
The reason is simple. The main reason is that this person wanted to shoot according to the novel, but also wanted to dig up the roots of the original work.
What is the core idea of the book "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"? It is inherited from the Zaqu Pinghua to respect Liu and suppress Cao!
However, Gao Xixi wanted to focus on Cao Wei, and for this purpose he planned to find Yi Zhongtian as a consultant - of course, as Guan Yu was the person Cao Cao admired the most, he must have his own unique qualities.
As an adult who is familiar with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Xu Kun certainly acknowledges Cao Mengde's personal charm, and even sympathizes with Prime Minister Cao in some aspects.
But if you want to shoot the film according to the context of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and at the same time deny "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" from the root, Xu Kun finds it difficult to agree with this approach.
Moreover, it would be difficult for Xu Kun, a grassroots person who values brotherhood, to accept Gao Xixi's disdain for Liu Bei.
So in the end Xu Kun rejected Gao Xixi's invitation.
After explaining to Zhang Guoli, Xu Kun asked curiously, "This happened at the beginning of the year. Where did you hear this?"
"I read it in the newspaper."
Zhang Guoli laughed and said, "You are a popular figure now. With this opportunity, who can resist coming to take advantage of the popularity?"
As he said that, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "It's a pity that Zhang Mo, this little bastard, is so unlucky. If he had followed you..."
Xu Kun smiled and didn't reply. Not to mention that his and Zhang Guoli's positions were reversed now, even if he still needed Zhang Guoli's help, he would never accept Zhang Mo's request. Zhang Guoli knew this, so he changed the topic unhappily and asked about the latest progress of Xu Kun's so-called "concubine selection".
"I asked someone to screen them first. All those who entered the re-examination have one month to prepare, and then they will have a centralized re-examination after the New Year - mainly because I really don't have the time at the moment."
Xu Kun counted on his fingers, "We have to support this mess. The Spring Festival Gala is a nomination from the higher-ups. In addition, my Youth Directors Association, which has not yet been established, has received a script. I have to find time to beg for alms. At least we can get the money for filming."
"What's the subject of the book?"
When Zhang Guoli heard that the Youth Directors Association had opened before it was even established, he immediately became interested.
"It's a family comedy. The author plans to write and direct it. But I don't like the name. It's called 'Night Club'."
"'Night Club'? A family comedy?"
Zhang Guoli suddenly realized, "Is it like the American movie The Hangover? I'm afraid it would be difficult to make such a scale in our country, right?"
Seeing that he was obviously thinking in the wrong direction, Xu Kun hurriedly explained: "It's actually a comedy story that happened by mistake in a small supermarket open at night - that's why I said the name is not very reliable. I'll ask him to change it later."
As they were chatting, Xu Kun's cell phone on the table suddenly vibrated. He picked it up and saw that it was a text message from Zhao Liying, saying that she had landed at the Beijing airport and was preparing to rush into the city.
The filming of "Snail House" was completed earlier than expected, and we had a farewell dinner last night.
To be honest, Xu Kun thinks Zhao Liying is more suitable to play the heroine of "Nightclub" than Li Xiaolu. After all, Zhao Liying really has similar experience.
But he certainly couldn't snatch the role of Big Mouth Elk, especially when the two parties had just broken up peacefully.
It is better to let Zhao Liying calm down and lay a good foundation with Jiang Wenli first. After "Home Sweet Home" is broadcast in Beijing and Taiwan during the summer vacation, even if the response is not as good as expected, her fame and value will definitely increase significantly.
Thinking of this, he simply replied: I'm busy, I'll contact you tomorrow.
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Capital International Airport.
Zhao Liying was not surprised at all when she saw Xu Kun's reply text message. Recently, Sister Yi Yan was often invited to participate in various activities, not to mention Brother Kun who was in the limelight.
But looking at Liu Tao next to her, she was a little worried that her "prestige" would be ruined, so she pretended to be happy and put away her phone and said, "Brother Kun said that I should take a rest first, and then he would welcome me and Sister Lei later."
She is actually taking advantage of the power of others.
Because there are still some things to be done with the casting, Hao Lei will not return to Beijing until tomorrow afternoon - and given the relationship between Hao Lei and Xu Kun, she will definitely be able to attend the welcoming banquet.
It has to be said that the entertainment industry is indeed a training ground for people. Zhao Liying, who was a little silly two and a half years ago, has now begun to learn how to be cunning.
Liu Tao was somewhat disappointed when she heard that she couldn't meet Director Xu right away, but after following Zhao Liying around for the past few days, she found that this girl was a "loyal and honest person", at least she was definitely easier to deal with than Huo Siyan and Jiang Yiyan.
She wanted to have a good relationship with Zhao Liying, so naturally she would not say anything to spoil the fun. Instead, she smiled enviously and said, "Director Xu is so good to you. If I had this opportunity back then, I wouldn't have retired from the entertainment industry in such a confused way."
"I'm lucky too."
What Zhao Liying likes to talk about most recently is the fact that Xu Kun recommended her to be among the top six in "Yahoo Star Search" - this connection is also the only thing she dares to talk about openly.
Liu Tao actually already understood this passage, but he still pretended to be enjoying it and made a few compliments from time to time.
"Liying!"
Just as the two of them walked out of the waiting hall side by side, a shout suddenly came from below.
The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw the tall Wang Ou approaching and waving vigorously.
This should be the older sister in "Roast Chicken Sisters", right?
Liu Tao was guessing in her heart and secretly became alert. According to the information she received, this roast chicken sister had not yet entered Director Xu's core circle.
In other words, the two are in direct competition with Zhao Liying!
(End of this chapter)
