Chapter 77 Action Scene

At Shaw Studios, the crew of "Pacific Rim" is in the midst of intense filming.

Jiang Heng's initial estimate of the film's shooting period was 100 days. From the perspective of others, the time limit was still very tight.

But Jiang Heng had a complete set of images in his mind, and he knew exactly which ones needed to be photographed and which ones did not.

It is impossible for something like Wang Jiawei did, where he wasted a lot of film and then cut it all out, so the whole filming process was quite smooth.

In the studio, Jiang Heng held a wooden stick and explained the fighting scenes to Gao Yuanyuan.

Normally, this was the job of the action director, but since Sammo Hung was filming another movie, Yuan De took over.

The latter deliberately instigated Jiang Heng and Gao Yuanyuan, saying, Director, you are about the same age and it will be easier to communicate, so you should do it!
Jiang Hengxin said, what is the reason?

But there were so many staff members on the scene, so he didn't say much. He walked up to Gao Yuanyuan and Wu Yizu and demonstrated and explained the movements to them.

Wu Qizu has studied martial arts, so he has no problem with his comprehension and movements.

Gao Yuanyuan is not from a professional background and has never learned dancing, but her performance is surprisingly good.

Especially her outfit at the moment, with short hair, dark vest and black pants, which makes her look more beautiful.

The ruthlessness she showed when fighting with a wooden stick added a bit of charm, quite similar to Zhou Zhiruo in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and Liu Sheng Piaoxu in "The World's Number One".

Of course, it's not without its problems.

For actors who have not systematically studied martial arts, the biggest problem is using too much force and not being able to control their strength.

"Snapped!"

However, Gao Yuanyuan accidentally failed to control the stick and hit Wu Qizu again.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Gao Yuanyuan hurriedly bowed to apologize, and looked at Jiang Heng pitifully.

Jiang Heng had no choice but to say to a thin male actor who was dressed the same as him and was slightly taller than him, "Come on!"

The man hurried over and fought against Wu Yizu on behalf of Gao Yuanyuan. It was the future "gangster in a suit" Zhang Jin.

At this moment, Zhang Jin was just a stuntman. He had been a stuntman for Jiao Xinjun in "The Flying Dagger of Xiao Li". Because of his thin figure, he was a stuntman for Zhang Ziyi and Yang Ziqiong in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Jiang Heng led the "Pacific Rim" crew to Hong Kong for filming, which excited many Hong Kong artistes. They recommended and used their connections to seek positions in the crew.

Jiang Heng was indeed intentional in taking care of him. As long as the conditions were similar, he would basically recruit all those who could be used, which greatly increased his reputation in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

Zhang Jin cherished this cooperation opportunity very much. Before going on stage, he paid attention to Jiang Heng's explanation of the movements. At this moment, he stepped forward and "fought" with Wu Qizu, and actually passed it in one take.

"Not bad!" Jiang Heng couldn't help clapping his hands, and Zhang Jin hurriedly said a few humble words.

Jiang Heng said, "You are quite skilled. I'll start a play later and you can also participate in it!"

"Thank you, Director Jiang. Thank you, Director Jiang!" Zhang Jin was overjoyed.

Wu Yizu was curious, "What kind of movie are you going to shoot?"

Jiang Heng said with a smile: "It's a low-cost action movie!"

Seeing that there seemed to be no place for him, Wu Qizu resisted asking any more questions.

Speaking of his current identity, it is rather embarrassing.

In Jiang Heng's films, he is considered an international superstar, but he is just a name without much box office appeal. After all, the audience goes to see Jiang Heng's films for the special effects, which makes Wu Yizu look like a vase.

In recent years, he has also filmed several works other than Jiang Heng's, and it can only be said that the performance is just okay, without any major breakthroughs.

As the filming continued, a large number of indoor scenes for the male and female protagonists and supporting actors were shot at the Shaw Studios, including rough factory-style interiors and high-tech sci-fi scene interiors.

However, Jiang Heng's casual remark was heard by many people at the scene and quickly spread throughout the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

"He's going to shoot an action scene?" In the tea restaurant, Ye Weixin subconsciously ignored the words "low cost".

After all, for Jiang Heng, whose directing and production costs exceed 100 million US dollars, anything below 100 million Hong Kong dollars can be considered a low-cost project.

"Yes, many people in the venue heard it. Director Jiang might just think that Zhang Jin is quite skilled and had this sudden idea. However, if he could bring a good script, he might be able to get investment!" said the person on the other side.

Ye Weixin couldn't help but click his tongue after hearing this. He didn't have a complete script at the moment, but he did have an idea that he had been thinking about for a long time.

I had been planning to write it, but with the current state of the Hong Kong film market, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get investment even if I wrote it, so I haven't started yet.

I heard that Jiang Heng is going to invest in an action movie. I guess a lot of people are busy writing at this moment!
I have to finish writing before meeting him, otherwise I will miss the opportunity.

Thinking of this, he immediately called Hong Jinbao.

That's why people say Sammo Hung is the big brother of Hong Kong film industry, he has worked with so many people. Ye Weixin served as the assistant director in "Fat Dragon" co-starring Sammo Hung and Michael Hui, so they have some friendship.

After making the call, tell them what you think.

Hong Jinbao smiled bitterly, "You all really have the same idea. It's no problem for me to help recommend you. As for who can win Director Jiang's favor, it depends on your ability!"

Ye Weixin thanked him immediately, and then an idea flashed in his mind, "By the way, in my script, I have specially tailored a role for you. I believe that after you play it, it will definitely amaze the audience!"

"Oh, what a role!"

Hong Jinbao disagrees with this. He has been in the industry for so many years and has played too many roles.

There are many things that are eye-catching, so how can we be easily fooled?

Ye Weixin then described the gangster boss Wang Bao that he had imagined, and Hong Jinbao became really interested after listening to him. He had never played a similar role in all his years of debut.

He asked about the outline of the script again, and Ye Weixin gave a general idea, and Hong Jinbao felt that it was better.

"Where are you? I'll drive to pick you up, and we'll go see Director Jiang together!"

Ye Weixin was very excited when he heard this. With the relationship between Hong Jinbao and Jiang Heng, it would not be a problem to attract this investment.

This means that he now has one more project to start during this difficult period when the production of Hong Kong films has been decreasing year by year!
"Okay, I'm here...!"

Ye Weixin reported the name of the tea restaurant and waited quietly for Hong Jinbao to come over, while his friends across the street left early.

About half an hour later, Sammo Hung drove over and brought Wilson Yip to the set of Pacific Rim.

"Director Jiang, I heard you're going to invest in an action movie, but you haven't found a good script yet. I just happen to have one here!"

Jiang Heng looked up and saw Sammo Hung and Wai-Shing Yip coming together.

I feel both puzzled and helpless!
He was just saying it casually at the time. After all, Zhang Jin is indeed very talented and can be called the last action superstar in Hong Kong.

When you have time, it’s no big deal to invest some money and make a movie.

He didn't expect that a casual remark on the set would lead to a group of Hong Kong artists calling him one after another. He really said it casually!
(End of this chapter)