Chapter 415 Black Myth

From the perspective of film and television adaptation, the role of Yang Jian in "Black Myth: Wukong" may be easier to increase the popularity and status of the actor than Sun Wukong.

After all, Yang Jian showed his face, but after Sun Wukong put on makeup, you couldn’t tell who played him!

Therefore, Jiang Heng considered the choice of the role of Yang Jian more carefully.

At present, there are three options.

One is to perform it himself, after all, he played the young Yang Jian in "Splitting the Mountain to Save Mother".

However, the plot of "Black Myth: Wukong" takes place after the journey to the West, so the makeup of the young Yang Jian is definitely not acceptable, he needs to be made to look older.

In addition, he was busy with many things and was too lazy to take part in the performance, so Jiang Heng rejected this option after just a brief thought.

Secondly, of course, we would invite Jiao Xinjun, who is known as the most handsome Yang Jian in history.

By the way, he has also worked with Jiao Xunjun before.

In the movie "Lion Camel Ridge", there are some fleeting shots of Sun Wukong recalling the past.

Among them is Jiao Xunjun’s guest appearance as Yang Jian, the kind that only appears for a few seconds.

Although it was only a fleeting appearance, the handsome and elegant appearance of Yang Jian, like Jiao Yanjun, still makes many movie fans unforgettable and highly praised.

If Jiao Xinjun is chosen, I believe many movie fans will be very meticulous.

The next option is to choose someone else or hold a general audition.

It’s just that time is tight and it’s definitely too late to hold the auditions.

At the moment, it seems difficult to find another person in the entertainment industry who can replace Jiao Xinjun to play Yang Jian. We can't choose a super ugly person to play the role of Erye Yang Jian!

After much thought, Jiang Heng decided that he should ask Jiao Xunjun!

Thinking of this, Jiang Heng called the casting director and asked him to contact Jiao Xunjun's agent and expressed his desire to invite him to play the role of Yang Jian in the new film.

When the casting director was about to leave, Jiang Heng couldn't help but add that it was not a cameo, and his role was very important.

The casting director hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Director Jiang, he will agree!"

Of course Jiao Xunjun would agree, because it was Jiang Heng's movie.

Although he is known as the male god of ancient costume and was once popular in Asia, his achievements are all in the field of TV dramas.

Jiao Xinjun has achieved very little in the film industry.

It is definitely a rare opportunity to play Yang Jian in Jiang Heng's blockbuster.

Therefore, after receiving the invitation, Jiao Xinjun and his agent agreed without hesitation, and came to iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Pictures as quickly as possible to sign the contract and get the deposit.

In addition, Jiang Heng has successively decided on the actors for the Yellow Eyebrow King, Kang Jinlong, Zizhu'er, Zhu Bajie and others, and the preparations for the film are already in full swing.

In mid-September, "Black Myth: Wukong" held a new film press conference and opening ceremony in Beijing.

The press conference was held in Beijing at the Shangri-La Hotel. Hundreds of well-known domestic media attended. Everyone was curious about what this "black myth" meant. Are all the members turned evil?
Moreover, many viewers are also looking forward to the subsequent works of the "Journey to the West" series, such as "The True and False Monkey King", which can definitely be filmed!

"Director Jiang, may I ask what the meaning of this black myth is?" a reporter asked.

"Because this is a film that is completely different from the traditional Journey to the West, and it has symbolic meanings of fate and rebellion..."

"Director Jiang, hello, I'm a reporter from Xinlang Entertainment. You just mentioned fate and rebellion, which reminded me of a masterpiece of the 'Journey to the West' genre, the once popular 'The Legend of Wukong', which director Chen Kaige wanted to shoot, but unfortunately it was shelved.

I want to ask Director Jiang, is your so-called "Black Myth: Wukong" adapted from "The Legend of Wukong"? Were you inspired by the other side? "

Jiang Heng smiled and shook his head, "My work has nothing to do with The Legend of Wukong, and I haven't read that novel either!"

The reporter from Xinlang Entertainment looked very surprised, "You said you haven't seen "The Legend of Wukong", is that true?"

Jiang Heng smiled, "I own so many companies and I have to make movies one after another. I really don't have time to watch those literary works!"

"That's such a pity!" said a reporter from Xinlang Entertainment regretfully.

Jiang Heng's fame and status made the reporters dare not ask too outrageous questions, but only asked questions that might cause controversy and attract more attention. After the event, Jiang Heng led the crew to the China Film Digital Base, set up an incense table, offered tributes, and bowed before the start-up ceremony.

Because it was already afternoon when they finished, and makeup for many actors took a long time, Jiang Heng simply gave the crew half a day off and resumed filming the next day.

After hearing this, everyone in the group happily dispersed.

Jiang Heng kept some of the backbones behind the scenes of the crew and explained some details, such as the placement of props and where to put various equipment and devices.

Jiang Heng remembered everything clearly, and what he said was always the most appropriate, which made everyone admire him.

The two brothers Yuan De and Yuan Hua admired Jiang Heng very much.

These two people have been working with Jiang Heng for more than ten years. It can be said that the longer they work together, the more they feel that Jiang Heng is amazing and that he is the type of person who can replace an entire team.

In fact, the success of many film and television dramas is not only due to the director, but also the efforts of screenwriters, artists, photographers, props and others.

The reason why some directors’ early works are so brilliant is not only because they were talented at the time, but also because they had a group of very excellent partners at the time.

Later, my career went downhill and I couldn’t shoot anything well. This was largely because the team that I once “fought side by side with” was no longer there.

The amazing thing about Jiang Heng is that he seems to have a... uh, many classic works in his head, and he often does the work of half a team by himself.

It can be said that the closer one is to Jiang Heng and the more people come into contact with him, the more they admire him.

This is the case with Da Tiantian. She has been working as an assistant to Jiang Heng for some time. She can’t think of anyone more talented than Jiang Heng! Her eyes are full of stars!

"Brother gave everyone a holiday, but he was busy with work?"

After everyone left, Jing Tian stepped forward and said with a smile.

Jiang Heng said: "It doesn't matter if we all rest well today and get busy tomorrow, maybe we can be more efficient!"

Jing Tian nodded, "That makes sense!"

The two then left the China Film Digital Base and strolled around Huairou City.

In the evening, I had Da Tiantian’s favorite hotpot and then went back home to rest.

Of course, this so-called home is just a large flat-floor luxury house that Jiang Heng bought here.

Anyway, he will stay here for at least half a year a year, so it would be more convenient to get a mansion for himself to live in.

The next day, Jiang Heng got up and exercised for a while, then went downstairs to buy breakfast. When he came back, he found Da Tiantian was still sleeping soundly!

Jiang Heng came to the bedside, looked at the sleeping beauty, and muttered: "You said you would be my assistant, but I'm the only one serving you!"

"Well, what are you talking about?"

Da Tiantian didn't even open her eyes and asked with her eyes closed.

Jiang Heng smiled: "Awake?"

"Nope!"

"Can you talk without waking up?"

"Dream talk!"

"Get up when you wake up, we still have to film later!"

"Oh, is it okay not to take the photo?"

"If I don't shoot you will support me?"

"I'll take care of you!"

Da Tiantian suddenly sat up with a sly smile on her face.

(End of this chapter)