Chapter 185 Guest Role
At that time, Tianmu Company was involved in a lawsuit and Liu Dehua also needed support from the Xiang family.

However, unexpectedly, he still stood up to support Stephen Chow:
"I think Xiang Tai has misunderstood. I have never said that Stephen Chow is not my friend. I only said that I am his fan now, in the past and in the future."

The theme song of the movie "Shaolin Soccer", "Kick Out the Future", was sung by Stephen Chow at the invitation of Andy Lau.

Two years ago, Stephen Chow even went to Liu Dehua's "Summer Fiesta Concert" in person to show his support.

Or an uninvited guest!
So from this we can see that although they are competitors, they have a good relationship in private and often have meals and parties together.

Wang Yaoyang knew very well that this opportunity was rare, and couldn't help but say:
"When filming Shaolin Soccer, Stephen Chow chose Zhao Qi to play the leading female role in order to cater to the tastes of mainland audiences.

Brother Sheng, you have only been in the industry for a short time, so your overall popularity may not be as high as Zhao Qi’s, but if you can participate in Stephen Chow’s new movie, it will definitely broaden your future acting career.

After all, Stephen Chow's golden signboard currently represents the pinnacle of Chinese comedy films!"

Du Sheng nodded slightly, expressing his deep agreement.

He will not always be limited to the small screen, and will surely gradually move into the film industry in the future.

Right now the main reason is that the mainland TV drama market is still in a dormant period, with very few good works, so there is this demand.

But after a few years of boom, competition became fierce and it became more difficult to make money.

On the other hand, the film industry is moving forward in difficulties, but because the wealth level in the East has increased by 10% to 20% compared with the previous life, the market is constantly expanding...

And this year, is there any more golden opportunity than to star in "Kung Fu"?
No.

And how classic is this movie?
The film was a huge hit when it was released that year. Not only did it top the domestic box office charts, it also broke multiple box office records in Southeast Asia, and it made as many as 10 supporting actors famous!
As Du Sheng's mind turned, several figures emerged.

For example, the boss of the Crocodile Gang, Feng Kuzi was originally just a cameo appearance, but unexpectedly this role became a classic.

Especially the domineering line: "Who else? Is there still the king's law? Is there still law?"

The landlady and the landlord are a pair of funny people, and they also provide a lot of jokes.

Kuli Qiang is a master who lives in seclusion in the city and has the unique skill of Twelve-Way Tan Leg.

Fried Dough Ghost, played by Wang Jinghua’s husband, whose special skill is Wulang Bagua Stick.

He was a tailor, a sissy, but what impressed me most was his Hong family iron wire fist.

Jiang Bao, although he didn’t appear much, his naked image left a deep impression on people. His most classic line is undoubtedly: “Landlady, why is there no water all of a sudden?”

The leader of the Axe Gang, his neurotic performance and his axe dance are considered a classic.

Bucktooth Jane’s image is so striking that you can’t forget her at first sight.

Huoyun Evil God, the final BOSS, is invincible with all martial arts in the world except speed!
Du Sheng began to ponder in his heart:
'Which role does Stephen Chow plan to invite me to play?'

Excluding the two female characters, it is highly likely that they are related to fighting.

In fact, there are already some signs of progress.

To put it bluntly, even if the other party only invited him to play the role of the leader of the Crocodile Gang in a brief scene at the beginning, it would be enough to enhance his reputation.

If given the chance to act, he certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to refuse.

……

Gaojie Teahouse, private room on the second floor.

"Ah Xing, haven't you finished casting for your movie yet?"

After Liu Dehua sat down, he glanced at Stephen Chow, who was holding some documents in his hands, and invited him to take a seat.

As he spoke, he poured a cup of tea and pushed it over.

Stephen Chow, whose hair was a little gray, sat down next to him.

He didn't hide it from his friends, but he felt a little lonely:

"You've read the script. The role of landlord was originally reserved for Ada.

But he didn't come, which made me very angry.

As for the role of the landlady, I found a woman who fit the role very well during the last audition, but I didn’t find her information during the screening. After some inquiries, I found out that she was auditioning with a friend.”

Speaking of the audition for the role of the Landlady, Stephen Chow still has a deep impression in his mind.

After accompanying his friend to the audition room, the other party leaned back in a chair, crossed his legs, flipped through a newspaper, and puffed on a cigarette, looking both leisurely and domineering.

"Strange, there are artists you can't invite?"

Liu Dehua raised his eyebrows, a little surprised.

The last time Mrs. Xiang had a disagreement with Stephen Chow, the reason why people in the circle cut ties with Stephen Chow was purely because they were afraid of the power of the Xiang family. Once Stephen Chow asked for people, there would definitely be a lot of people lining up to come.

There is no other reason, Zhou is the only one who can be called the King of Comedy.

"He has been out of the film industry for 18 years, and he is not an ordinary person. You can't just pay him."

Recently, Stephen Chow has been really worried about the preparations for "Kung Fu".

Not to mention that he trained hard every day to strip off his clothes and show his muscles, several major supporting roles have not been confirmed yet.

The previously chosen Fire Cloud Evil God was the 'Leg King' Tan Daoliang, but he just recently informed us that he was injured and needed to recuperate.

Among them, Kuliqiang, one of the three hidden masters, was not found after auditioning more than a hundred people.

Not to mention that filming requires real kung fu, and it is also difficult to choose a martial arts instructor.

"What's the background of the other party?"

Liu Dehua put down the teapot and asked:

"Do you want me to ask for you?"

"Yuan Hao, one of the Seven Little Fortunes and the senior sister of Cheng Long and Hong Yubao."

Zhou Xingchi shook his head:

"I asked, and he doesn't want to come back."

The role of the landlady seemed tailor-made for her, which made him very sorry.

"So it's her. She may not want to make a comeback."

Liu Dehua is considered a veteran in the Hong Kong film industry, so he naturally knows the Seven Little Fortunes and smiled:

"Last year, someone invited Yuan Hao to film a movie. Do you know what conditions she put forward?"

"What conditions?"

"She said she has a bad temper and can't stand being insulted on the set. If someone dares to scold her, she will definitely not show mercy and will quit at any time."

Zhou Xingchi nodded, becoming even more certain that this was the person he was looking for.

He did not talk about this any more and changed the subject:
"Who do you think is the most suitable person to play the role of Kuli Qiang?"

Liu Dehua did not answer directly, but asked:

"You've been auditioning for so long and still haven't found a suitable one. Maybe there are some special requirements?"

He knew very well that Stephen Chow was a real perfectionist when it came to filming movies.

Anyone who has worked with Stephen Chow knows what it means to be a stubborn person on the set.

When filming, the other party is often not satisfied with a shot, so they will shoot it over and over again, regardless of cost or time.

He only wants works that he is satisfied with.

For example, after shooting for several days and spending millions of dollars, Stephen Chow suddenly feels that something is not right and asks for a reshoot...

It is because of this that he has no friends and is disliked by so many artists.

"First of all, it must be real kung fu."

When Stephen Chow mentioned this, I became interested:
"Secondly, you have to fight with all your might, and every punch and kick has to have a reason.

My original intention was to design the character with outstanding leg skills, but I also had to take authenticity into consideration..."

In fact, after watching the finals tonight, he felt that Du Sheng’s real kung fu was quite good and was quite consistent in all aspects.

But the opponent is good at Bajiquan, which is a bit inconsistent with his outstanding leg skills. I don’t know if he can do it.

In order to be rigorous and avoid problems, it is necessary to find a few more people with real materials to try it out.

Liu Dehua saw that Zhou Xingchi was worried. He had some thoughts about why he came to drink tea with him tonight.

However, Hong Kong’s martial arts artists are all old, and it is unknown whether they can still fight.

He pondered for a moment, then thought of tonight's finals, and said with a smile:

"There's someone who might be suitable, but he's currently filming a drama, so I don't know if he's available to make a cameo appearance."

"who is it?"

Stephen Chow knew that Andy Lau was well connected and couldn't help but feel curious.

"Du Sheng, who just won the championship, should be a good match."

Liu Dehua sincerely suggested to Stephen Chow:
"He is very popular now, and his popularity is skyrocketing. If we can invite him to join, the box office in mainland China may increase significantly."

"You think he's good too?"

Zhou Xingchi looked strange and surprised.

Liu Dehua smiled and nodded:

"I have worked with him in two films before. His martial arts skills are beyond words, his action design is also very unique, and his acting skills are the best among his peers...

I am quite optimistic about his future, would you like me to ask for you?"

"Uh……"

Zhou Xingchi was a little embarrassed and said:

"If it's him, then there's no need to ask."

"Why, you don't like it?"

Liu Dehua asked doubtfully:
"Or is it because of his scandal with Xiang Taiqi's daughter?"

He knew that Stephen Chow had fallen out with Xiang Huaqiang over film pay and contract issues ten years ago, and the relationship between the two has not yet eased.

"No."

Zhou Xingchi did not want to cause misunderstanding, so he told the truth:

"I've invited him over."

"..."

Liu Dehua was speechless, and after a while he said:
"You have already invited him here, do you still need to find someone else?"

"I auditioned more than 130 people for this role, but none of them are suitable now."

Zhou Xingchi was somewhat helpless and said:
"And Du Sheng specializes in Bajiquan, right? I'm looking for a master of leg techniques, preferably one who is good at Tan Leg, Diamond Leg, and Shadowless Kick."

"Does this count as a thing?"

Liu Dehua was speechless and said:

"Does it mean that if you focus on Baji, your leg skills will definitely be bad?
I don't know if you have seen "Bullshit". The scene where he jumped up a two-meter-high wall with three consecutive steps was actually filmed. His skills in climbing walls and running on rooftops are so flexible.

He also learned Sanda, Tan Leg, Pi Gua, etc.

Let’s put it this way, in terms of traditional martial arts, let alone martial arts stars, even professional martial arts directors like Won Bin may not understand it as well as he does! ”

"He's not even 20 yet, is he really that amazing?"

This time Stephen Chow was really shocked.

Won Bin is a recognized martial arts expert in the industry and has designed countless classic fight scenes. Does Du Sheng know more than him?

"Of course, since he is willing to come, he probably has some ideas."

Liu Dehua did not praise others excessively because they were really that awesome.

"If even he doesn't meet your requirements, then there's really no retreat!"

Stephen Chow seemed to be thinking about something.

It seems that this person is really extraordinary. I have hit the jackpot by accident.

Arriving at the teahouse, Wang Yaoyang and Ma Yaowei had a quick bite to eat and then couldn't wait to redeem their prize.

Du Sheng went to the box and took a bottle of red wine with him.

As the waiter pushed open the door of the box, he saw two "acquaintances" sitting there.

.........

(End of this chapter)