Chapter 140 "Kung Fu", Start!

Next two days.

Chen Xiao spent half of his energy initially searching for the starring role.

Bao Ren, Huo Yun Xie Shen and others have many options.

But the charterer and the protagonist are not easy to find.

The charterer must be domineering, warm-hearted, and heroic. The difficulty is relatively high. I want to invite a senior Peking Opera veteran who has retired to come out. Please come out of the mountain, it's a bit difficult.

For the protagonist, it’s even harder.

Haven't found a suitable candidate yet.

This character needs to be able to play both comedy and tragedy.

There is even a scene where comedy is mixed with tragedy. For example, laughing loudly after robbing the ice cream, but smiling sadly. The requirements for acting skills are extremely high.

Good acting skills are not hard to find.

But there are two more things - he is in his twenties and thirties and has martial arts skills.

That would be like finding a needle in a haystack.

After searching for more than a day, I still haven't found a suitable candidate.

I had to wait for the meeting and ask the casting director Sun Li. Maybe an unknown actor with a martial arts background would be suitable.

…

On the afternoon of the 12th, Chen Xiao parked his car and just came out of the parking lot when he saw Secretary He coming to greet him.

Although his status is indeed high. But every time I see him here, I always feel awkward.

Probably someone in his twenties, with a free soul.

Chen Xiao smiled and said: "Secretary He, you are very busy every day. You don't need to make a special trip next time. If you do this again, I won't tell you what time I will come."

"Hahaha, okay."

Secretary He smiled awkwardly.

It wasn't Minister Li who asked him to come down...

After all, for Brother Li and him, Chen Xiao is a walking achievement.

Secretary He recovered his thoughts and got down to business, "Director Chen, the martial arts director has not been decided yet. Senior Kuang Shaoyi said he would consider it. But I have found a few candidates and the decision will definitely be made before the 15th."

"It's okay, there's no rush, I'm sorry to bother you."

The two chatted and walked to the conference room.

As soon as the door was opened, more than a dozen pairs of eyes looked over.

There are all old faces and everyone feels very comfortable.

Chen Xiao also walked to the main seat as usual.

Fang Rong saw him coming over, patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Brother, I heard from Secretary He that you asked me to join the team by name. It turns out that I am so awesome in your heart. Leave the photography to me, and you can put 10,000 Heart it!”

He was still planning carefully how to trick Secretary He into bringing him in this time.

Unexpectedly, Chen Xiao directly asked him to join the group. It seems that the strength has been recognized!

Well, he is a famous director after all. It is natural for children to hug his lap.

Chen Xiao smiled politely.

Okay, if it makes you happy to think so, then so be it.

After briefly chatting with everyone, Chen Xiao took out the information and distributed it to everyone.

"The martial arts instructor hasn't been decided yet. Let's have a meeting first. His absence won't have much impact."

Fang Rong asked: "Who is the martial arts instructor?"

"Kuang Shaoyi."

As soon as Chen Xiao said this, he saw the smile on Fang Rong's face freeze, "Director Fang, what's wrong?"

Fang Rong sighed softly and said: "He retired from the circle because he was very serious about fighting scenes. He paid more attention to the practicality of martial arts than to watch it, and deleted all redundant movements. This was okay in the past. But since the turn of the millennium, fighting scenes have become more and more focused on viewing and not on fighting effects. As a result, he has had troubles with four or five directors. He is a person who has a higher level of regard for directors who understand martial arts. Given his age, he may not be able to hold him back. I suggest that it is best..."

Fang Rong did not continue speaking, but gave Chen Xiao a meaningful look.

Hearing this, Chen Xiao was actually very happy.

This movie also has an identity - a martial arts promotional film.

Not shooting the actual combat effects, but all the flashy actions, is putting the cart before the horse.

However, he doesn't intend to give up on viewing.

He is a master of martial arts and knows how to make fighting scenes look beautiful.

besides……

Do you have a special eye for directors who understand martial arts?

Suddenly I was looking forward to the plot in the online novel.

Wu Zhilai underestimated the situation and showed off his skills to conquer this unruly martial arts instructor. Hahaha.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Fang Rong smiled, "Why are you laughing? Are you in love?"

Chen Xiao waved his hand, "No, it's okay, it's a meeting."

Have you been assimilated by Fang Rong?

He is usually quite reserved and low-key. And with so many fans, he is a bit numb to other people's admiration.

Why are you fantasizing about showing off?

It should be because of martial arts.

This is martial arts!

As a boy who has dreamed of traveling across the world with a sword since childhood, or even ascending to immortality, how could he not fantasize a little bit?

Calm down, don't think too much, let nature take its course, sooner or later you will take action!

Chen Xiao took a deep breath, recovered his thoughts, and said:

"I'll talk about our overall schedule first. Then I'll talk about various aspects such as setting and casting."

"Today is October 10th."

"October 10th to December 9th is the preparation period."

"The shooting will start on December 10th. First we will shoot the scenery of the film and television city, and then we will shoot the Pig Cage Walled City."

"The shooting will be completed in one month. Post-production will begin on January 10th."

"The production will be completed on January 20. The Chinese New Year will be on February 15. According to our familiarity with the distribution and theaters, it will be released during the Spring Festival."

After Chen Xiao finished reading the document, he looked up and saw most people staring at him blankly.

Wang Rui's throat moved up and down and he said, "Director Chen, time is too tight, isn't it?"

Interstellar started preparations in February and was completed in early September, a full seven months.

This time it only took three months, and the art director was feeling miserable...

Fang Rong patted him on the shoulder, "You have never experienced a tense life. Three months is enough. Last year, when we filmed Farewell My Concubine, that was really tense. As an art director, I was watching Jianchang Street while training opera in the theater in the morning and understanding the role in the afternoon. I am over 50 years old and I have never complained of being tired. How old are you? Why are you so miserable?"

Sun Li echoed, "Well, it was indeed tense at the time. But understanding the role is the job of Director Chen and me, so don't brag."

Chen Xiao said, "Okay, stop chatting."

The problem with the familiar crew is that everyone starts chatting after a meeting.

Compared with the original film, this shooting time is indeed N times faster.

But a month of shooting time is not uncommon in the film industry. For example, the "Man Jiang Hong" in the previous world only took 51 days to shoot.

If he refers to the original film and copies the answers for two years, he is really a turtle.

"Three months is still enough, Director Wang. Let me tell you about your work first."

Chen Xiao flipped open the file, glanced at Wang Rui, and continued:

"In terms of the set, your work is divided into two parts."

"One is to build the Pig Cage Village. It's called a village, but it's actually a small building."

"The structural diagram is in Attachment 1. You first find Secretary He and ask him to help find a place, and then build the house according to this diagram."

"Look for some more information to confirm the living conditions of the lower-class residents around the 1930s and arrange the living scenes. For example, cotton-fluffing shops, tailor shops, faucets, etc., try to restore them as much as possible."

"I hope to complete the construction before December 10th and complete the set before the 20th."

"The second thing is, please make an appointment for the filming location of the film and television city according to the schedule."

"So, please go to the Magic City first. The others will go there at the end of November. Go to the film and television city first to shoot, and go to the Pig Cage Village to shoot in late December."

At the end, Chen Xiao felt a little embarrassed.

Wang Rui has been with him for a year, and he always goes to the set earlier than the crew, running around, and goes alone to set the set. I really suffered.

What he didn't expect was that Wang Rui looked serious and said firmly: "Director Chen, you are too polite. It is my duty to work hard for the crew. I will leave as soon as possible."