Chapter 141: Fighting for the Female Lead in the New Film
"What do you mean?" Jiang Heng smiled warmly.

"After finishing the trilogy, will there be any more blockbusters suitable for me in the future?" Li Meiqi asked directly.

She is of Asian descent, her father is of four nationalities and her mother is Vietnamese. She is not as reserved in her actions and words as Chinese people.

Jiang Heng did not hide the truth from her and frankly admitted that there were only one or two special effects blockbusters every year, and the heroine of each movie had to be considered from the perspective of the film and was not tailor-made for anyone.

Then he smiled and asked, "Have you found a suitable company?"

"We're just in contact, and they said they could tailor a play for me!" Maggie Q did not hide it.

The original contract was for six years, and it will expire in a few months. Li Meiqi has been struggling with this and even fantasized that Jiang Heng would call her over and tell her that the company was ready to renew the contract and that they would arrange for her to play the leading role in several blockbuster films in the future. Unfortunately, that day never came.

In addition, when he suddenly heard that Wu Yizu had a new film contract with Jiang Heng, he became even more impatient.

Taking advantage of Jiang Heng's happiness today, he asked the questions that had been in his heart for a long time, not wanting to hear an answer that would make him sad.

Jiang Heng said: "Do you know why the original contract was for six years?"

"Because you originally wanted to finish the trilogy within six years?"

When Li Meiqi said this, she was shocked herself.

"Well, that's one of the reasons! The main reason is that they're afraid it will take too long and you'll feel like you're indentured!"

Time is very precious to actors, especially actresses. If they don’t have good resources during their most precious blooming period, it will be a death sentence for their career.

A typical example is Li Hui, the actress who stepped on a banana peel in "Shaolin Soccer". She signed an eight-year contract with Stephen Chow, but got no resources and eventually became just like everyone else.

Maggie Q signed a six-year contract with Jiang Heng and got the leading role in four blockbusters, including "The Matrix trilogy" and "100 Million BC", which makes her already the top film resource in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Naturally, Li Meiqi still wanted to sign under Jiang Heng's name, but seeing that Director Jiang seemed to be "getting tired of the old and loving the new", she was worried about the future.

"Don't you know how many people want to sign the 'indenture' you gave me? I've been waiting for a long time!"

When Li Meiqi said this, her tone was sad and her eyes were resentful.

Jiang Heng said frankly, "In fact, I also hope to renew the contract with you. The main reason is that I am afraid that it will delay your development, because there may not be so many big movie heroine roles for you in the future! Of course, there are still opportunities. If there is a suitable one, you will definitely be given priority. In addition, the company will expand its scale after the new year and recruit some directors. It is initially expected to produce about ten small and medium-cost films each year, plus a few TV series."

If it were an ordinary actress, she would definitely feel dizzy after hearing this.

But for Li Meiqi, it was bad news.

Jiang Heng's words undoubtedly meant that in the future, you will basically not be able to play the leading female role in blockbuster movies. If you want to stay, you can be the female director of small and medium-budget films.

Think about other film companies, it is quite difficult to make a film with a budget of 20 or 30 million. Li Meiqi decisively chose to renew the contract!
More importantly, the director who agreed to tailor-make the film for her was named Wang Jing.

I heard from a friend that the scripts written by Fatty Wang are quite explicit.

If you are not famous, then it is fine to just go and take photos.

She is now the female star with the highest cumulative box office in China. She was crazy to act in Wang Jing's film.

Li Meiqi readily renewed her contract, and took advantage of the alcohol to beg Jiang Heng to think about her in the future and not let her, the "number one sister", lose all her face.

Jiang Heng said cheerfully: "Don't worry, I won't forget your contribution!"

After that, he strode back to the banquet hall.

Li Meiqi looked at Jiang Heng's back with a resentful look in her eyes.

The reason I said that just now is that I actually want to try to get the female lead in the new movie!

Because I heard that Jiang Heng had great expectations for the new film and was going to register a company in Hollywood to shoot it and compete for an Oscar.

If she can participate in it and get nominated for Best Actress, it will be of great benefit to her future development!

It’s a pity that judging from Jiang Heng’s attitude, she has no hope this time.

"Honey, why did you walk for so long? You didn't get lost, did you?"

Monica Bellucci was the most beautiful among all the actresses, with a charming smile and a tone that sounded more like jealousy. She came here to fulfill the publicity clause in her contract and also to compete for the female lead in the new film.

After all, audiences all over the world know that Jiang Heng is very productive, producing one special effects blockbuster after another.

In Bellucci's opinion, even if there is no chance for the next film, there will always be the next one!
So at the banquet, she sat next to Jiang Heng, giving others the feeling that they were very intimate.

"Has it been a long time? It seems like I really drank too much!"

Hong Jinbao glanced at Bellucci and said jokingly, "It's not that you've been gone for a long time, but Miss Bellucci is waiting anxiously!"

The other men at the table all laughed knowingly. Due to her poor Chinese proficiency, Bellucci didn't quite understand what Sammo Hung said.

Said, "Honey, what are they laughing at?"

Jiang Heng said in English that they are happy about your beauty and charm.

Bellucci was surprised and asked, "Really? What do you think?"

“Charming!”

"I don't believe that other directors will invite me to star in the next one after working with me. You seem to have never considered it!"

"Yes, I have!"

"Really? Oh, dear, I'm so happy. This is the best news I've heard tonight!"

Monica hugged Jiang Heng excitedly, stunning everyone around them.

Tang Yan and Liu Tianxian, who were sitting in another seat, were staring at the scene in front of them, with an expression of bewilderment.

Someone asked, "What's going on? Why are you suddenly so excited?"

Liu Tianxian speaks very good English and she understood what was going on. She was very envious but she would not explain it to others.

Someone said, "It seems so. Director Jiang agreed to be the female lead in her new film!"

"The heroine?"

As soon as these words were spoken, almost all the women present were shocked.

Wu Jing asked the next to him, "The new film is still you?"

Wu Qizu nodded, looking a little shy and a little proud.

"Yes, of course!"

Wu Jing was extremely envious. Although he had starred in "Lion Camel Ridge", his makeup skills were too good and it did not enhance his fame that much, so his status was naturally far less than that of Wu Yizu.

But because they both studied martial arts at the Shichahai Martial Arts School and had similar personalities, they had a very good relationship.

Wu Jing asked in a low voice: "What's the next movie?"

Wu Yizu shook his head, "I don't know, Director Jiang didn't tell me!"

Han Sanping was more direct, "Everyone is very concerned, so let's reveal the details of the new film!"

Jiang Heng was embarrassed by this sudden hug and quickly stood up and said, "The new film is of course a special effects blockbuster, and the story background is contemporary. I plan to shoot this film in Hollywood...!"

"What, going to Hollywood?"

"Director Jiang is also going to venture into Hollywood?"

"Director Jiang should be going to dominate Hollywood!"

"It should be to compete for the Oscars!"

(End of this chapter)