Chapter 323 Costume Martial Arts Film

"A martial arts film! A costumed martial arts film at that!"

In the office of the chairman of China Film Group, Han Sanping was holding the script that Xingchen Film and Television had just submitted to the General Administration for review, and the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously.

"Is there still a market for martial arts films now?" Han Sanping muttered to himself as he sat on the sofa.

But then I remembered that this was a production of Xingchen Film and Television Company. Since they submitted the script for review, they should have some confidence.

Han Sanping was struggling with his inner thoughts at the moment.

At the same time, the news that Xingchen Film and Television submitted a new script to the General Administration and that the director was Lu Yang spread throughout the circle.

"Okay, the script has been handed in, so don't rush me." At this moment, Lu Yang looked at Wu Jing in front of him, his expression full of helplessness.

He has witnessed Wu Jing's shamelessness. Ever since director Wu Ershan won the second highest domestic box office record with "Painted Skin 2", this guy has been urging him every now and then.

Of course, with Lu Yang's current reputation and the backing of Xingchen Film and Television, there would be no problem at all in starting the filming of a movie.

But his father's words were always in his mind, "It's not difficult to be a director. The most difficult thing is to be a director who doesn't make bad movies." So he and Chen Yang revised the script over and over again, and finally came up with a version that he thought was most suitable.

Lu's father once told him that there are many directors in the circle who hardly made any bad movies in the first half of their lives, but started making bad movies when they got older.

Part of the reason is because of personal relationships. Many directors initially made art films, which caused investors to lose money. Later, they were persuaded by others to make commercial films, and ended up with a reputation as directors of bad films.

Another group of directors are adapting to the current film market. Art films are not popular, so in order to make a living, they have no choice but to transform.

The reason why Lu Yang has not been in a hurry to make his next movie is because of these considerations. He would rather not be afraid of movies than waste the reputation he has accumulated.

"Well, there will be no problem if the script is approved. President Song has already said hello to President Han. The next step is the actors' auditions. What do you think?" Wu Jing didn't have to urge Lu Yang. He was just looking at the directors signed by the company, all of whom had achieved success. Now he was the only one left, so he couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Hehe, we have a deal. You will be the assistant director and the role of the eunuch will be left to you." Lu Yang said while holding back his smile, as if he saw Wu Jing dressed like a eunuch.

"Okay, got it." Wu Jing replied unhappily. He knew that he couldn't carry the box office now, so he naturally didn't expect to play the leading actor. He was already satisfied with having a supporting role with a lot of screen time.

"Then I'll let you see that my efforts over the past ten or twenty years were not in vain."

He had read the script of "The Blade of the Assassin" countless times, so he was naturally familiar with his role. There was a scene where he wielded a large gun, which made him a little impatient.

"You were born a few years late, in an era when kung fu movies were declining. Otherwise, you might have become a kung fu superstar."

To be honest, Wu Jing entered the Hong Kong circle not too late, but he also missed the heyday of kung fu movies, and his popularity in Hong Kong Island is not as good as that of another action actor, Zhao Wenzhuo.

Hearing this, Wu Jing rolled his eyes and ignored him. Instead, he asked, "I have talked to Zou Zhaolong about the martial arts director. His schedule is fine, but it's still the same problem as last time, we don't have enough manpower."

"We don't have enough manpower. Ask him to contact Qian Xiaohao. Although he hasn't acted in movies in recent years, he has been working behind the scenes and has a lot of experience."

"Qian Xiaohao! He's a good candidate."

"It's more than good. The phrase 'my fate is in my own hands' is really domineering."

In the office, two people were discussing the preparations for the movie.

However, there are some anomalies in the circle. Normally, when a billion-dollar box office director releases a new movie, male and female stars would scramble for it, but this time the industry is quiet.

The media reporters were also a little dumbfounded. Brother, take action quickly. If you don’t take some action, how can we write articles and reports?

In fact, it’s not that the actors and artists from various brokerage companies are unwilling to inquire about roles, but the recent films produced by Star Film and Television Company have hardly had any auditions, which has led many people to believe that this film is the same and the roles have already been chosen.

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The wrap-up press conference of Tangren Film & Television's "Startling by Each Step" caused quite a stir in the television industry.

The reason behind this is naturally due to the quarrel between the two sides some time ago. Yu Zheng's "Palace" and Tangren Film and Television's "Startling by Each Step" have a lot of grievances between them. With the completion of the TV series, the fans of both sides have started quarreling again.

Especially the Internet army of Tangren Film and Television, which is indeed quite powerful. They slandered Yang Mi on forums and Weibo. The latter also lost to newcomer Tong Liya in the casting of the heroine of "Legend of the Hongmen Feast", which made Liu Shishi's fans constantly mock each other.

"Even Tong Liya can't compete with her. Yang Mi doesn't deserve the title of the new young actress."

"The popularity of 'Palace' is entirely due to Feng Shaofeng. It would be the same if any other female lead played the role. Yang Mi is completely dispensable."

Speaking of the so-called internet water army, it first became popular in Hollywood, but in the past two years, more and more people and companies in China have begun to imitate it.

Gathering a group of people and spending little money can produce unexpected results.

This is Yang Mi’s situation at the moment.

"This group of people are getting more and more outrageous." Looking at the comments online, not only Yang Mi, but even Zeng Jia's face turned black, and they wished they could turn into keyboard warriors and start blasting at the other side.

"Don't worry about them. Go find your boss and think of a way to get the leading role in the movie 'Blade of the Assassin'."

Unlike Zeng Jia, Yang Mi has more thoughts in her mind. She was criticized just because she didn't have any representative film works. If that was the case, she would find a way to get a role in a movie, preferably a big production or blockbuster, to give those haters a slap in the face.

"The Blade of the Assassin", which has just submitted its script for review, naturally becomes the most preferred target at the moment.

“But the other party hasn’t started auditions yet, and hasn’t even sent out the role requirements, is this going to work?
Besides, you know the big directors of Xingchen Film and Television Company. They don't care about the agents of various companies. They have no shortage of capital, actors, or distribution channels. They are very frustrated. "Zeng Jia said in a weak tone. She still had to communicate with the boss, fearing that the other party would not give Lu Yang face.

"No matter what, you have to give it a try and do your best to get the role."

It's easy for people to fall into paranoid thoughts. Although Yang Mi suddenly became famous, she was not immune to this. Especially on some concepts, she often disagreed with the people in Xingmei, which made her want to leave.

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At the same time, Wang Jinghua from 18th Company invited Lu Yang and Wu Jing to dinner, and Zhao Liying, an artist who had just signed with the company, was also accompanying them.

Both parties belong to Xingchen Film and Television Company, so Lu Yang naturally did not refuse.

"Director Lu, Director Wu, this is Zhao Liying, the artist that the company just signed.

Liying, call someone."

In the hotel room, Wang Jinghua stood up and introduced herself, while Zhao Liying at the side was a little dumbfounded. Meeting two directors at this time, even a fool could guess what was going on.

Lu Yang on the opposite side did not change his expression at all, but Wu Jing seemed happy when Wang Jinghua called him "Director Wu".

After all, the other party is a famous agent in the circle. Being able to receive compliments from Wang Jinghua, the feeling can be summed up in two words: great.

"Director Lu, Director Wu, hello...hello, I am the actress Zhao Liying."

Zhao Liying was a little nervous at the moment and spoke incoherently. Lu Yang frowned slightly when he heard that.

The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries and then chatted while eating. Wang Jinghua was the host this time and invited Lu Yang and Wu Jing, naturally not to compete for the leading female role of Zhao Liying in "The Blade of the Assassin". She has been in the circle for so many years and understands that Zhao Liying cannot carry the box office at the moment, so the leading female role is naturally impossible for her.

Besides, even if Lu Yang agreed, Gu Wei would not choose a newcomer as the heroine in a movie with an investment of tens of millions.

Wang Jinghua's target is to play roles like the third or fourth female lead. Firstly, such supporting roles usually do not have too many lines and will not have a big impact on the box office.

Secondly, this movie can also gradually increase Zhao Liying's fame, and after one or two more movies or TV series, she will naturally be able to play the leading role.

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(End of this chapter)