Chapter 51 Pick up the Scripture
For a moment, Yu Dong lost the courage to start his own business.

After all, if you want to distribute, you need the source of the film.

Mainland films are all released by the various film studios themselves, and Hong Kong films with a stable source are basically monopolized by Jiang Heng.

He wants to quit his job and go out on his own. He has no idea how many Hong Kong film producers and directors would be willing to work with him.
Thinking that he at least owned 18% of Bonna Pictures' shares and was a boss at least, he gradually gave up the idea of ​​going it alone.

Since he is temporarily following Jiang Heng, he has to use his abilities. At the moment, the preparation for "Lion Camel Ridge" is the most important task. Yu Dong has been running around and doing a lot of things. For example, it was he who negotiated the film contract with teacher Zhu Longguang.

As for the female stars, Jiang Heng felt that they were not very suitable and did not want to show up, so Yu Dong helped to deal with them.

After all, there is too little room for the female characters in this film to perform, so there is no need to spend a lot of money to hire someone.

If there is anyone willing to make a free guest appearance, we would consider it.

Of course, Jiang Heng would not consider some people even if they wanted to come as a free guest.

Inside the office, Yu Dong handed over today's audition list. Jiang Heng glanced around and saw a familiar name, Ding Haifeng.

I never expected that this drama would even attract the “tiger-fighting hero”.

Jiang Heng instantly became interested and said with a smile: "Let's call Ding Haifeng in first!"

Yu Dong was stunned. This name was a little far back in the list he handed over.

Jiang Heng was eager to let him audition first, and it seems that he found a role that suits him!

I don't know whether he should play Sha Seng, the Green Lion or the White Elephant.

After all, he is 182cm tall, looks majestic and handsome. It would be bad to let him play the chubby Zhu Bajie and the cowardly and pedantic Tang Monk!
Yu Dong instructed the staff outside the door to call Ding Haifeng in for an audition.

Soon, a tall and majestic young man came in.

Ding Haifeng was born in 69 and is only in his early thirties now. Judging from Jiang Heng's mental age, he is a young man.

However, after Ding Haifeng became famous with the 98 version of "Water Margin", he also starred in several film and television dramas, but the response was rather average.

For example, Qin Wuyang in "The Emperor and the Assassin" is just a minor supporting role and has almost no contribution to the development of the plot.

So even when he saw the famous Jiang Heng, the well-known "tough guy on the screen", he was very nervous.

"Hello, Director Jiang, I'm Ding Haifeng, and I played the role of Wu Song in "Water Margin"...!"

Jiang Heng waved his hand and said with a smile: "I know, I've seen the CCTV version of Water Margin, and your performance as Wu Song was really good!"

"Thank you Director Jiang for the compliment!"

"When you came to audition, did you think about which role you were going to audition for?"

Ding Haifeng hesitated for a few seconds, smiled shyly and shook his head.

He is tall and not suitable to play the Monkey King, and he doesn't even dare to think about playing the leading role.

As for other characters, Monk Sha is tall, and the Green Lion and White Elephant are about the same size.

But he hasn't figured out which role he would like to play more.

Monk Sha has too few lines, and he would say: Big Brother, Master has been captured by a monster! Big Brother, Master and Second Brother have been captured by a monster! Big Brother, we are here!

What's the point of this?

Of course, it definitely won’t be filmed like this in the movie, but it’s hard to say which of these characters has a more important role.

Ding Haifeng said: "Well, I think any one is fine. I will play whichever role Director Jiang wants me to play!"

Jiang Heng nodded slightly, and suddenly asked: "What do you think about playing the role of Tang Monk?"

"What?"

Ding Haifeng's eyes widened, and he looked confused but also a little bit pressured. He could never have imagined in his dreams that Jiang Heng could say such words!
He plays Tang Monk, isn't this an international joke?
Tang Seng is a coward!

And he's white and fat! Jiang Heng said, "Think about it, Tang Seng has practiced for ten lifetimes, and the first nine lifetimes were as a pilgrim. He is determined to go to the West. If he doesn't look like a coward, how can he act like that?"

"this!"

Ding Haifeng was a little confused. How should he play the role of a not-cowardly Monk Tang? He had never thought about it even in his dreams!
Seeing that he was sweating, Jiang Heng smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. Let me say a few words at random. They are not from the script, but just random thoughts. Don't be too stressed. Say them a few times and I'll see the effect!"

Ding Haifeng was so nervous that he couldn't even speak clearly. After all, this was a special effects blockbuster with an investment of 50 million US dollars. How could he not be nervous?

Chong Jiang Heng nodded to indicate yes.

"If you don't understand Buddhism, I know a little bit about martial arts!"

Jiang Heng said slowly, looking at Ding Haifeng who was confused.

The latter hesitated for only a few seconds before repeating the line.

Perhaps he felt that he had not performed well, so he said it twice and then looked up at Jiang Heng.

Yu Dong, who was standing aside, was stunned. What was going on with Tang Monk, who was good at fighting? They were not really going to arrange a fighting scene for Tang Monk!
Even if we have money, we can’t do this!

More than 400 million RMB! Yu Dong felt heartbroken just thinking about it.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Heng showed a surprised expression, and immediately said, "Pick up the scripture!"

Ding Haifeng did not hesitate and said immediately: "Pick up the scriptures!"

But both the tone and expression were more calm and domineering than what Jiang Heng said.

Jiang Heng couldn't help but applaud, and wanted to say "Put your hair up!"

But think about it, there are still a bunch of actors waiting outside for auditions, so let’s not make jokes!

He immediately said, "Okay, great, I formally invite you to participate in "Lion Camel Ridge" and play the role of Tang Monk?"

Ding Haifeng was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Thank you, director, thank you, director!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "Okay, then you go back first. Someone will contact you within three days to sign the contract. Then you can come over again!"

Ding Haifeng said hurriedly: "No trouble, no trouble!"

He said a few more words of thanks before leaving the house.

Yu Dong was almost dumbfounded, as if he had just understood, "Um, are you really going to let him play Tang Monk?"

Jiang Heng nodded slightly, "Yes!"

"Is there a fighting scene?"

Jiang Heng shook his head, "I just want to film a Tang Monk who has a strong character and is even a bit ruthless. I think his temperament is very suitable!"

Yu Dong thought, "He plays Wu Song, a famous ruthless man, how can he not be ruthless!"

“That movie is quite subversive!”

Due to confidentiality requirements, only Han Sanping had seen the script of "Lion Camel Ridge", and it was not the final version.

Although it had been filed, it was just a brief plot summary, and even Yu Dong didn't know what the Monkey King and Tang Monk in this play looked like.

Jiang Heng laughed, "It's really subversive, completely different from the TV version!"

"If you say so, I'm looking forward to it!"

The two chatted for a while and continued to call people for auditions, but none of the subsequent actors satisfied him as much as Ding Haifeng.

Jiang Heng was dazzled by the crowd of female stars who came for the audition, and for a moment he didn't know who to choose!
Jiang Heng could only temporarily select some actors to join the crew. There was no formal contract signed, but newcomers still came for auditions every day, which made them very nervous, fearing that they would be replaced.

(End of this chapter)