Chapter 134 Filming Wrap-up

Iceland's "Interstellar" crew.

After Leonardo, Matt Damon and Theron slowly adjusted, the filming of the crew returned to normal. After two weeks of filming, the crew also changed the filming location.

The Brunasandu Lagoon in Iceland represents Mercury in the film, while another landscape, Svinafellsjokull Glacier, 100 kilometers away, is the location for Mann's frozen planet in the film.

It is also the next location where the crew will go to shoot.

"My God, this place is so desolate that it's unbelievable. How did you find this place? Nature is really full of magic."

After arriving at the Svina Glacier, Leonardo was once again shocked by the situation before him. Walking on the glacier and looking at the surrounding scenery, he couldn't help but feel the insignificance of human beings in the face of nature.

"Every year, film crews come to Iceland to shoot. It can be said that this place is full of various scenes and has many geographical features that are different from other places on the earth."

The temperature here is much lower than that of the big lake. White air keeps coming out of Gu Wei's mouth while he is talking. The weather is really too cold. The temperature of more than ten degrees below zero has also affected the crew's preparation activities.

"Let's go, clean up and continue with the next shoot."

Gu Wei pointed to the filming base not far away and spoke to the people next to him.

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"Matt, congratulations on finishing the film."

The filming of the movie started later than expected. After nearly three weeks, Matt Damon, who made a guest appearance in the movie, had to wrap up the shooting.

In the crew, Gu Wei took the bouquet prepared by the staff, handed it to Matt Damon, and then hugged him.

There were staff members taking pictures nearby. Although the media was prohibited from visiting the set during the filming of "Interstellar", behind-the-scenes footage and photos were posted online through the company's social media platforms every day.

"Gu, I wish you all the best in the next shoot. I'll be going back first."

Matt Damon has already booked a flight to New York and he can't wait to go back to be with his wife.

"Bon voyage, Matt."

After Leonardo and Theron said goodbye to him, Matt Damon got into the crew's car and headed for the airport.

On the same day, Hollywood media released the latest report on the crew, which included the news of Matt Damon's completion, and also included a photo of him appearing at the airport.

"It is reported that Hollywood superstar Matt Damon made a cameo appearance in Interstellar. The filming took three weeks and was completed today."

"It is understood that the filming of the movie "Interstellar" in Iceland has reached more than half of its schedule."

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In China, the "zipper gate" incident of the "Lust, Caution" crew went viral on the Internet. After all, the actress and the director have always been closely connected, and the slightest disturbance will attract everyone's attention.

Gu Wei, who was in Iceland, also looked at the pictures on the Internet. Tang Wei served director Li An attentively and even zipped up his down jacket personally.

I have to say, it’s quite fun.

People in the circle also like to watch the show. Liu Yifei and others are also discussing this matter. In order to shoot "Lust, Caution", Tang Wei broke up with Tian Yu, who graduated from the 95 class of the Central Academy of Drama. No one can tolerate his girlfriend shooting this type of movie.

"Due to problems with weather, locations, and extras, the filming schedule is seriously behind schedule and Lust, Caution will not be able to make it to the Cannes Film Festival in May."

"Director Li An said in an interview that he would attend the Venice Film Festival at the end of August."

While everyone was still eating melons, some media reported the content of an interview with director Li An.

In addition to these blockbusters that everyone is paying attention to, Lu Chuan’s new movie has already started shooting. The script was sent back several times, but it finally passed the review. I heard that a lot of connections were used.

The film was jointly invested by China Film Group and a local radio and television station, and it started shooting smoothly. Lu Chuan has been looking very proud recently.

When talking about his new film "Nanjing! Nanjing!", Lu Chuan said in an interview with reporters: "I want to bring hope to the audience, not despair."

Good man, if this statement was used in other aspects, there would be no problem, but since it involves sensitive topics, this movie has been distorted since the project was launched. "Director Kang, please come in."

At Xingchen Film and Television Company, Wang Chen and the company's financial personnel greeted Kang Honglei and others at the door.

The new company moved in in mid-March. Except for the first floor which is the daily office area, the upper floors are vacant to make room for the new equipment that will be purchased later.

Afterwards, the two parties signed an investment contract in the company's conference room. Xingchen Film and Television will invest the full amount. The TV series is expected to cost 3000 million yuan and is planned to be shot in 50 episodes.

"Manager Wang, I wonder if Director Gu has any requirements for the casting?"

After signing, Kang Honglei felt relieved. As an investor, Xingchen Film and Television usually participates in casting according to convention, and he also asked about it in advance.

"There's no rush now. The TV series won't start until the end of the year. Director Kang can prepare the crew in advance. As for the selection of roles, Director Gu hasn't given any clear instructions."

Wang Chen leaned back in his chair and said after taking a sip of the tea in front of him.

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Leonardo and Theron are in much better condition, the filming is going more and more smoothly, and most of the shots have been completed.

On the set, Gu Wei stared at the monitor camera closely as "Interstellar" welcomed its last scene in Iceland.

"CUT."

As Gu Wei's voice rang out, everyone's eyes turned to him.

"Perfect, I declare Interstellar officially finished filming."

The film was finally completed after nearly half a year of shooting from the end of September last year.

Some scenes of the film will be re-shot in Alberta, Canada in June, but it will not take too long and can be completed in about a week.

The crew's photographer took a group photo of the crew's main creative staff. Liu Yifei consciously leaned closer to Gu Wei, which caused everyone to tease her.

The wrap-up photos were quickly posted on the company’s official website, updated simultaneously domestically and overseas, and were placed on the homepages of both companies.

"Congratulations to Director Gu on the completion of his new movie."

"Can a blockbuster movie with a $200 million investment be shot so quickly?"

"Hollywood blockbusters are shot very quickly, and post-production is expected to take a long time."

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The completion of Gu Wei's film attracted a lot of attention at home and abroad. The high cost and the participation of top superstars made everyone full of expectations for this movie.

At Warner Bros., the special effects production of "Interstellar" has been going on for several months, and the person in charge, Mike, basically sends an email every few days to report on the latest progress.

"Ryder, take the filmed footage back to the company first. As for the other equipment, we can transport it back slowly."

In the hotel restaurant, Gu Wei gave instructions to Reid.

"Okay, boss, I'll make the arrangements."

"Leon, Theron, don't forget to leave time, we still have to shoot a few more scenes in June."

Glancing at Leon and the others opposite, Gu Wei gave a reminder.

"No problem, Gu, we'll see you then."

The next morning, Gu Wei, Liu Yifei, Leonardo and others boarded a plane to Los Angeles.

(End of this chapter)