Third Master Han licked his dry lips and smiled bitterly.""Director Wu, you really didn't use special effects, right?”
"Haha, of course not!"
Wu Yusheng sighed," To be honest, if I didn't see it with my own eyes, I would have thought that it was a special skill!”
In fact, he didn't even need to say anything. Everyone present was an expert in the film and television industry. They could tell at a glance that this was a real scene. Because of the special effects, it was usually done with small shots, and this scene did not have a single cut. It was a long shot that was done in one go. It was impossible for it to be edited.
Han San Ye had been making movies for decades, how could he not understand this principle?
The reason why he asked such a layman's question was because it was too shocking.
" Punch the tiger, kick the dragon." This was a phrase that often appeared in martial arts movies, but how many people could actually do it?
In the Han cultural circle, when mentioning Water Margins, most people would not think of the boss, Song Jiang, but Wu Song and Wu Erlang, nicknamed " Guankou Erlang God."
Where did Wu Song's name come from?
He was the hero who had killed a White-fronted Tiger with his bare hands at Jingyang Ridge!
If a ferocious beast like the tiger, known as the king of beasts, could be easily dealt with, how could the legend of Wu Song beating the tiger still be talked about after hundreds of years?
This time, the person who appeared before them was someone who could beat up two tigers and a lion with his bare hands. Most importantly, he was a real existence, not some illusory legendary figure!
Who could remain calm when facing such a hero who was between fantasy and reality? Especially since everyone present was from the entertainment industry. Just by thinking about it, they knew how much benefits they would receive if they could sign this person under their name!
Orange Sky Entertainment's Wu Kebo was the first to step forward and asked anxiously,""Director Wu, where is this young man?"
"That's right. We must meet such an expert with our own eyes! Director Wu, where did you hide it?"
The representatives from Hong Kong's Emperor Entertainment, Shanghai's Meiya Entertainment, and several other companies also reacted.
This young man wasn't a handsome young man, but he had a delicate appearance. In addition to his martial arts skills, he could easily become a superstar. If he did it well, he might become another Chan, Jet Li, or even Bruce Lee in a few years!
Seeing the excitement of the representatives, Wu Yusen was relieved and quickly said,"As you can see, although the tiger and lion were defeated by him, his injuries were not light either, so I sent him to the hospital before I came.”
"Director Wu, where did you find this young man?" Third Master Han asked with a smile. What an amazing person! You must introduce me to him someday!”
" This young man is called Chu Yunfeng. I didn't find him. Old Zhang met him by chance when he went to the Film Academy yesterday. But I heard that he's not from the Film Academy, but a friend of a few Film Academy students. He happened to be there yesterday…"
Wu Yusen knew that everyone wanted to know more about Chu Yunfeng, so he quickly answered," He's not an actor. He's just a university student who just graduated a year ago. He's good at martial arts." Haven't we been talking about the actors for Gan Xing? Old Zhang saw that this young man had practiced boxing and a set of marksmanship. He felt that his image and temperament were not bad, so he recommended him to me. I was going to arrange an interview for him after I came back from the safari park today, but I didn't expect such a thing to happen…"
"Let him play Gan Xing?"
Everyone in the meeting room looked at the representative of Aihui Corporation.
Last night, the Japanese artist Shido Nakamura, recommended by Ai Hui, had been chosen to play Gan Xing, a Dongwu general based on Gan Ning. If Chu Yunfeng came, he naturally wouldn't have a share.
The representative of Ai Hui Company only frowned and did not object directly.
Aihui was one of the largest entertainment companies in Japan, but their main business was music. They only invested in movies and generally did not participate in the actual operation.
It was just that this time was a little different. This movie was Wu Yusen's first blockbuster after returning to his motherland, and it was also the theme of the Three Kingdoms that was famous throughout Asia. It could be said that it was almost certain to be popular.
While Ai Hui was earning money, of course, they also wanted to let their artists hitch a ride. Therefore, the theme song of the movie had been decided to be sung by Lan, one of the nine singers under Ai Hui, who was also a Tibetan from China. The other person that Ai Hui had recommended was Lion Child Nakamura, who played Gan Xing.
However, compared to Alan, Lion Boy Nakamura's importance was slightly less, because Gan Xing's role was just a supporting role in the movie. It was good to get it, but it was not a pity to lose it. Of course, if they wanted them to give up this role, they would have to see if there were enough benefits.
Ai Hui's representative was silent. The others naturally wouldn't meddle in their affairs. Instead, it was Third Master Han who took over the conversation and said with a smile,"Director Wu, don't keep us in suspense. Tell us your considerations!”
Wu Yusheng nodded and said," After witnessing this young man's skills, I did plan to let him play Gan Xing. However, on the way back, I suddenly had another idea... I want him to play Zhao Yun!”
Wu Yusen's suggestion immediately caused a commotion.
The value of Zhao Yun and Gan Xing could not be mentioned in the same breath.
Although Gan Xing was the chief general of Dong Wu during the Battle of Red Cliff, he was only a supporting character in this movie. As for Zhao Yun, she was only second to Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang in the lead role. It could be said that she was one of the most outstanding characters other than the two male leads.
Giving such an important role to a newcomer with no acting experience made everyone present mutter. It was too risky.
This was the first reason. The second reason was more complicated.
Orange Sky Entertainment was one of the biggest production companies for this movie, and Hu Jun was a character that Orange Sky Entertainment was promoting. Orange Sky Entertainment had invested so much in this movie to make money and to make Hu Jun famous enough to ride this fast train out of China. If Hu Jun was replaced, it would be a slap to Orange Sky Entertainment's face.
As soon as Wu Yusheng finished speaking, the face of Orange Sky Entertainment's boss, Wookbo, immediately turned ugly.
"Director Wu, isn't this too much? Putting aside whether that young man who had never acted before could act like Zhao Yun, Hu Jun had just been injured, and the director wanted to replace her. It wouldn't make sense for the other actors, right?”
Wookbo's words were a little unpleasant to hear, and he was just short of cursing him for being ungrateful. However, everyone present understood that this was not in line with Orange Sky Entertainment's interests. Moreover, it would indeed make the injured actor feel disappointed.
"President Wu, don't be anxious!" The others watched quietly. Only Third Master Han stood up and advised," I think Director Wu must have a foolproof plan. Let's hear Director Wu out first!”
"Yes, President Wu, don't be anxious. Let me finish…"
Wu Yusen also said," The significance of letting this young man join the crew is that we are all people in the entertainment industry. I don't think I need to say more..."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
When Chu Yunfeng was fighting the tiger, Wu Yusen immediately thought of how to use this to promote the movie. The others, especially the major entertainment companies that were used to hype up, naturally saw the value of this video at a glance.
The current world was already in the era of firearms, but that didn't mean that fighting techniques weren't popular. Otherwise, MMA and UFC would not have been so sought after by fighting enthusiasts all over the world, and Bruce Lee's martial arts legend would not have lasted for decades.
However, regardless of whether it was the mixed martial arts of the MMA or the unlimited mixed martial arts of the UFC, it was only a fight between people in the ring. How many people had actually seen a life and death battle between a human and the king of nature's ferocious beasts?
It could be said that once this video was released, it would definitely be a heavy bomb!
This young man was bound to attract the attention of fighting enthusiasts from all over the world. To him, becoming a celebrity was a piece of cake.
At the same time, as his debut, Red Cliff would definitely attract the attention of all the people who followed him. Even some countries that were not interested in this Chinese historical film might also introduce this film.
Just this alone could bring endless benefits to this movie.
It was because of this thought that the representative of Ai Hui did not choose to protest immediately. After all, there were other opportunities to train Lion Boy Nakamura, but the huge benefits that this young man brought to the company were real.
"Actually, my earliest idea for this movie was that Dongwu and Shu would each produce a civil and a military talent. Now, Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang were already in the literary world, but Zhao Yun was the only one in the martial arts world. Originally, I wanted to make Gan Ning's role equal to Zhao Yun's, but considering the length of the movie, I had to cancel it…"
Wu Yusheng's eyes were getting more and more excited. It was obvious that he was more interested in the scene in his mind.
"However, after seeing that young man, I had an idea. I wanted to simplify the other scenes and show the elegance of the two martial arts and two civil arts of the Wu and Shu countries!”
"Director Wu wants to increase Gan Xing's scenes?”Third Master Han was stunned." Lion Boy Nakamura can't do it, right?" His accent was too problematic! In order to prevent the audience from reacting, we even changed Gan Ning's name. If he becomes one of the main characters, the danger will be too great!”
"That's right!" Wu Yusheng nodded heavily." So, my plan is for Chu Yunfeng to play Zhao Yun and Hu Jun to be Gan Ning! Considering Chu Yunfeng's lack of acting experience, I'll reduce Zhao Yun's literary scenes and increase her fighting scenes, and then add Gan Ning's literary scenes…"He paused for a moment before continuing," There's another reason for this. Hu Jun was injured, so his scenes had to be pushed back. The crew couldn't afford to wait!" If Chu Yunfeng acted as Zhao Yun, they would be able to start filming very soon. When Hu Jun's injuries recovered, they would be able to film his part. It was killing two birds with one stone!”
"I agree with this idea!"
Third Master Han was the first to agree. He hesitated for a moment before saying," But wasn't that young man injured as well? That was an injury caused by a tiger and a lion. Wouldn't it be a little difficult for him to ride a horse and film? Don't wait until Hu Jun has recovered and he hasn't been discharged, then…"
"Haha, don't worry, CEO Han!"
Wu Yusen smiled strangely and said," That kid's body is stronger than a tiger. Although he's covered in blood, it's actually just some superficial injuries. He'll recover in a few days. I arranged for him to be hospitalized for the promotion of our movie..."
"Creating momentum?"
Third Master Han laughed out loud, then turned to Wu Kebo and said," President Wu, you're all experts in this matter, so I'll have to leave it to you!”
No problem, I'll go to the safari park tomorrow…"
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