mijobooks Chapter 374 Unused Actors
Chapter 374 Unused Actors
Chapter 374 Unused Actors
On April 4, after the last batch of actors auditioned, Qin Muchu held a meeting with the small team of the crew.
This time, in addition to part of the old team brought from Yanjing, some people from Hong Kong were used for the filming of "Infernal Affairs".
It's not a matter of balance. After all, "Infernal Affairs" is a Hong Kong film, and he was afraid that he might not get the details right. Some Hong Kong people could play a role in correcting mistakes.
The meeting was not long, and the main purpose was to arrange the preparations for the crew after he left Hong Kong Island, and to confirm the final cast list.
About an hour later, the door of the conference room opened, and the heads of various departments of the crew went to implement the work. Qin Muchu and the screenwriter of the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" walked and chatted.
Yes, "Infernal Affairs" has a Hong Kong version screenwriter.
Because Qin Muchu only has the Mandarin version of the script, and although he can speak Cantonese, he is not a native of Hong Kong Island, so he is afraid that he will not be able to translate every line into Cantonese.
And the screenwriter of the Hong Kong version is also an acquaintance - Liu Zhenwei.
"Ah Qin, why don't you use Huang Yinggou and Du Wenzhao? I think they are very suitable for the roles of Sir Huang and Shaqiang in the script."
Liu Zhenwei asked the question bluntly.
Qin Muchu had known him since the filming of "Westward Journey", and their relationship was pretty good, so they didn't need to be so polite when talking and communicating.
"They both really fit the roles."
Qin Muchu first affirmed Liu Zhenwei's words.
Can it not be suitable?
Of course it's impossible for him to use such an actor.
But he didn't say this right away. Now was not the time to say it, so he kept it secret:
"I'll explain it to you later during dinner."
"I just ask casually."
Liu Zhenwei said with a smile.
He has nothing to do with Huang Yinggou and Du Wenzhi, so asking for help can be regarded as fulfilling the friendship of fellow Hong Kong Islanders.
"By the way, Director Liu."
Qin Muchu thought of something:
"How are you thinking about the production? I really hope you can help me check and ensure that the filming can have a Hong Kong flavor."
Although the crew has recruited a group of Hong Kong staff, the upper management is still his team in Yanjing. If Liu Zhenwei can be the producer, he can rest assured.
However, Liu Zhenwei kept declining.
Sure enough, Liu Zhenwei still refused this time.
He waved his hands repeatedly with a look of embarrassment on his face:
"Ah Qin, it's not that I won't help. I'm retired and haven't touched movies for a long time. If you ask me to be your producer, I don't have the confidence. My blood pressure will rise and I'll get high..."
Yes, again.
Qin Muchu sighed helplessly.
The only Hong Kong directors he is familiar with are Zhou Xingxing and Liu Zhenwei.
The latter is unwilling, and the former has his own movie to make.
It seems that I can only communicate more with the actors and pay more attention.
……
Liu Zhenwei's heart trembled. No wonder Qin Muchu wanted to wait until dinner.
Sure enough, Tai immediately expressed his stance:
He said nothing, but the way he nodded clearly showed his support for Xiang Tai's decision.
There was something wrong with one of his own artists, and someone pointed it out at the dinner party.
By now he was filled with anger.
One sentence not only expresses the position, but also clarifies the relationship.
After saying that, he drank the wine in his hand.
Liu Zhenwei watched this scene and took a sip of wine silently.
Now, I'm afraid it's not a matter of banning.
After Xiang Jia and Boss Yang expressed their opinions, Qin Muchu also smiled.
He wanted the Hong Kong Circle to be a catfish, but the catfish could not be mixed with other fish, otherwise the water would be polluted.
This time, my worries have been resolved.
In the blink of an eye, this matter has passed. I believe that the Hong Kong entertainment industry will soon see a wave of filtering.
Topic after topic, we chatted about Qin Muchu’s invitation to Liu Zhenwei to be the producer.
"It's better to have a local director from Hong Kong Island to help me grasp the style."
Qin Muchu said this while smelling of alcohol.
Boss Yang and the Xiang family also began to think seriously.
They attach great importance to "Infernal Affairs", even more than Qin Muchu.
For Qin Muchu, "Infernal Affairs" is just one of his movies. Even if it fails, it will have little impact.
But for them, "Infernal Affairs" is the hope for the rise of the industry. Today, when Hong Kong films are showing weakness, many Hong Kong directors have begun to produce mainland-based films.
Although the director is from Hong Kong Island, the content has basically nothing to do with Hong Kong Island.
Police and gangster films with a strong Hong Kong style like "Infernal Affairs" are becoming increasingly rare, and even fewer are influential.
And as long as "Infernal Affairs" succeeds, this type of film will definitely become popular again.
This is a good thing for the circle.
So they are all thinking about the right candidate.
However, most of the directors on Hong Kong Island have taken it on their backs, and those who are left behind are basically inferior.
If you don't join the stream, you won't be able to pronounce your name.
Suddenly, Xiang Tai seemed to have thought of something. When he wanted to speak, he hesitated. He turned his head and whispered something into Xiang Huaqiang's ear. Xiang Huaqiang immediately shook his head and stopped him with his eyes.
Qin Muchu saw the interaction between the two and couldn't figure out what was going on, so he joked:
"Why, is there someone you are reluctant to recommend to Mrs. Xiang?"
Xiang Tai also stopped exchanging glances with Xiang Huaqiang and laughed:
"If this is the case, Qin Sheng won't be reluctant to give up what he wants, but..."
She paused:
"This person has offended Qin Sheng, so it's not appropriate..."
"Oh? Who?"
Qin Muchu felt that he had always been kind to others and basically had no enemies in the mainland. How about Hong Kong Island?
……
"Wang Jing, if you didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten about this person. I haven't heard anything from him in these years."
Yang Mi thought for a moment and said, suddenly she narrowed her eyes and lifted Qin Muchu's chin:
"You just forgive him like that? And you want him to be your assistant director? Could it be that... you have a crush on his girlfriend, right?"
Speaking of this, Yang Mi's expression suddenly became fierce:
"Tell me, isn't it!?"
Qin Muchu rolled his eyes speechlessly:
"The fat man still has some talent. I have basically forgotten what happened back then. It depends on whether you will forgive him or not."
Yang Mi's expression suddenly became delicate and charming:
"I also forgive him. After all, with Sister Mi's looks and figure, how can any man not be greedy for my body?"
Seeing her boyfriend rolling his eyes again, she pinched his eyelids:
"What do you mean? Praise me!"
"Don't make trouble. I vomited later and I can't tell whether it was the wine or your fault."
"Okay, just wait, you can leave tomorrow and see how I play with your wife."
"..."
Qin Muchu was so overwhelmed by Yang Mi's "neon smell" that he was speechless.
The matter on Hong Kong Island has come to an end. He will also go to "Hawthorn Tree" tomorrow to see what the situation is.
Thinking of this, he suddenly smiled and hugged Yang Mi:
"I don't know how many days it will take to go to "Hawthorn Tree" this time. Why do you think Huimin asked me to stay with you tonight?"
"why……"
Yang Mi's mouth was blocked before she could speak.
After a while, strange sounds came to mind in the room, which lasted until late at night.
……
The next morning, Qin Muchu got up refreshed and looked at Yang Mi, who was still sleeping soundly, and smiled proudly.
Without waking her up, she picked up the suitcase she prepared yesterday and set off for the airport.
After a few hours of flight, we landed at Sanxia Airport.
Zhang Mo came to pick him up personally.
"Little Qin."
"Sister Mo." After a simple greeting, he hurried out of the airport and got into the car. Some people had already noticed Qin Muchu.
It would be trouble again if he was recognized.
After sitting in the car, the two of them relaxed.
"It seems that great directors also have the troubles of great directors." Zhang Mo joked.
"Isn't Sister Mo also a great director in the future?" Qin Muchu replied.
"Then I'll borrow your auspicious words."
Zhang Mo said with a smile.
Then he remembered something and said:
"I've been too busy during this period and haven't been able to see Huimin. Is she going to Cannes?"
Qin Muchu shook his head:
"I don't know, I should...not go."
According to what he meant, he definitely didn't want Zhou Huimin to go.
The Cannes Film Festival was from May 5 to 12. At that time, Zhou Huimin was almost 24 months pregnant, and it was not safe to run around.
But he didn't know what Zhou Huimin thought, and he had to ask Zhou Huimin for his opinion.
If Zhou Huimin insisted on going then... he would insist not to let Zhou Huimin go.
The main thing is democracy.
He looked at Zhang Mo and asked:
"Where are you and Director Zhang? Are you going?"
"We..."
Zhang Mo hesitated:
"The progress of "Hawthorn Tree" itself is much slower than the original plan due to light rain, and the crew is very busy."
What this means is that I won’t go.
Qin Muchu nodded in understanding and said with relief:
"Then next time."
"next time?"
Zhang Mo rolled his eyes in a rare move:
"The great director speaks with confidence. Going to Cannes is like going shopping. You can go there as many times as you want."
Qin Muchu chuckled and realized that he seemed to be pretending unintentionally.
"Then why don't you come with us, Sister Momo?"
Although Zhang Mo is the assistant director of "The Hawthorn Tree", others can't do this job. It's okay to miss ten days to go to Cannes.
Zhang Mo was obviously moved, but after thinking for a moment he finally refused:
"Forget it, my dad is also very anxious during this time. Although I can't help much, I can still accompany him and help him solve the problem.
You don't know how clueless Zhou Dongyu is. Alas, I even wonder if my dad chose the wrong actor. "
Qin Muchu raised his eyebrows:
"Is it really that exaggerated?"
Apart from anything else, Lao Mouzi's selection of actresses is top-notch.
The girls in the past generations are basically the powerful ones who have won awards.
Zhang Mo nodded heavily:
"It's true. I've been a little better these past two days, but I don't call Dou Xiao at all, so I can't watch their scenes opposite each other."
……
After about an hour's drive, Qin Muchu arrived at the "No. [-] Middle School" school in the movie.
The school has a strong sense of age, and the large slogans posted on the mottled walls instantly bring people back to that special era of the last century.
The luggage was placed in the car, and he and Zhang Mo saw Lao Mouzi who was filming in the teaching building.
He didn't say anything, just stood back and looked at the monitor silently.
After two glances, I knew which scene it was.
Because of family difficulties, Jingqiu asked Director Li for work.
The current lens shows Director Li.
Jingqiu didn't even raise her head when she said she wanted to work. She just opened the newspaper and read the news:
"You have little bones and little flesh, how can there be any job suitable for you?"
Qin Muchu watched the actors' performance on the monitor, his eyes full of appreciation and admiration.
A very simple game.
But it shows great skill.
Whether it's expression, movement or tone, it's all just right, natural and real.
As expected of Director Wang.
Qin Muchu thought to himself.
The actor who plays Director Li is none other than Wang Jinsong, the director of Yanying’s acting department. Playing Director Li can be regarded as his true character.
The camera then showed Jing Qiu, played by Zhou Dongyu.
With just one glance, Qin Muchu frowned.
This scene is going to be "stuck".
Sure enough, as soon as he had this idea, Zhang Yimou picked up the walkie-talkie and shouted:
"Ka, stop for a moment."
Then I saw him standing up, as if he was going to tell the actors a story.
Taking advantage of this gap, Zhang Mo stepped forward:
"Dad, I've picked up Xiao Qin."
……
"Here, Teacher Wang just rejected you, what will happen to you? Disappointed, unwilling, worried about not being able to find a job, how will you and your mother live?
You can show this by purse your lips, frown slightly, lower your head, and let out a slight breath.
In short, you have to have a reaction.
In this way, Teacher Wang will feel pity and relax after seeing your expression. "
Qin Muchu, who was "coaxed" by Zhang Yimou when he first came to the crew, is telling Zhou Dongyu a play.
This scene is really simple.
Especially for Jingqiu.
To put it simply: if you have to work - if you are rejected and disappointed - if you have hope, you should immediately use the words of a great man to express your determination not to be afraid of hardship.
"How should you react after Teacher Wang lets go?"
he asked again.
He had already said how he would react after being rejected, and even how to act.
He thought that this latter reaction... could be said to be a test for Zhou Dongyu.
If he really couldn't figure out this problem, he felt that Lao Mouzi could really consider changing roles as soon as "The Hawthorn Tree" had just been filmed for a few days.
Fortunately, Zhou Dongyu was not outrageous to that extent. He thought for a moment and asked tentatively:
"Like grabbing a life-saving straw, showing your determination very firmly?"
Qin Muchu nodded:
"Then how can you act to express your inner feelings?"
"Um……"
Zhou Dongyu lowered his head.
Understanding the character's heart and acting out the character's heart are two different things.
"You were sitting just now..."
Qin Muchu gave a hint.
"Stand up immediately, look into Director Li's eyes and speak!"
Zhou Dongyu suddenly raised his head and looked at Qin Muchu, seeming to ask himself if he was right.
However, Qin Muchu did not give an accurate answer, but said:
"After the performance is over, you can look at the monitor and see if the character you performed is in line with the Jingqiu you want in your heart."
(End of this chapter)