Chapter 487 Zheng Zeshi


    Li Lianlian''s situation is very special.


    His costume kung fu films in Hong Kong are very popular, and his modern action films generally have mediocre box office results. Hong Kong audiences like to watch action movies that are thrilling, life-threatening, and have big scenes. Well, that''s Cheng Long.


    Li Lianlian''s "Fist of Heroes", "Zhongnanhai Bodyguard", "Letter to Dad", etc. are of great quality, but they are not to the liking of local audiences.


    After he went to Hollywood to develop, he made American-style modern action movies and achieved good results.


    When Chen Qi was considering what film to make for him, he first had to determine his style. Li Lienjie was really not suitable for Cheng Long''s style. His advantage lay in his dazzling fighting skills.


    Classic action films such as "Die Hard", "The Righteous", "John Wick", "Into the Sky" and "Taken" were all candidates and then eliminated one by one.


    Either the cost is too high, or the structure is wrong, or the original novel/script already exists in the US.


    "Die Hard" is adapted from a novel in the 1970s.


    Things like "The Vengeful" and "John Wick" all tell the story of a peerless master who retreated from the world and returned to the world in a fit of rage to single-handedly kill gangsters.


    The male protagonist is either middle-aged or simply old. Li Lianlian is too young, only 20 years old, how can he retire from the world?


    And if you don''t retire from the world, the whole idea of ??the film will be lost, because what everyone is watching is the story of a middle-aged and elderly man. It is best to pair it with a girl, which is the standard uncle + **** combination. The age difference is very important. "This "The Killer Isn''t Too Cold" is also a similar routine.


    Chen Qi thought about it and chose "Fatal Express".


    The original version was directed by Luc Besson and starred Guo Da and Shu Qi. It was released in 2002. This setting was more novel in the 1980s. Chen Qi also made many changes. This film still has to be sold overseas.


    After Lin Lingdong finished filming "Happy Ghost 2", Chen Qi decided to let him try "Fatal Express".


    We can’t always let Tsui Hark come, they have already opened their own studios.


    There are a few people in Hong Kong who are good at shooting modern action movies. Cheng Lung is the best one, John Woo, Tsui Hark, and Yuen Kui are also good. There is also a relatively low-key but very high-level director named Chen Musheng.


    …


    "Oh, I got dressed too early!"


    "Youte mother''s youth! Youth!"


    The next day, Chen Qi sighed in the office. The 22-year-old Chen Musheng sitting opposite him looked as confused as Lin Lingnan yesterday.


    "OK! Let me make a long story short, are you working as an assistant for Johnnie To at TVB now?" Chen Qi asked.


    "Yes!"


    "Are there liquidated damages in the contract?"


    "I have an employee contract, I don''t have one."


    "If you come to my place, your salary will remain unchanged and you will be an assistant director. You can observe all the filming of left-wing films and accommodation will be included. I can''t promise you anything. It depends on your own learning progress. The faster you learn, the faster you can direct independently. !”


    Chen Musheng, his representative works include "Heavenly Love", "Who Am I", "Stormtroopers on the Streets of Rage", "Anti-Drug" and so on.


    In Hong Kong, he is one of the few people who are best at making modern action films.


    At this moment, he couldn''t figure it out. He was just a nobody. Why could a leftist boss know about him? Still poaching. It is said that Mr. Chen has special powers and has never failed.


    Does that mean: I will definitely achieve something?


    Chen Musheng''s little heart was beating loudly. Regardless of other things, he was very excited because Zuo Zuo guaranteed accommodation. He immediately said: "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your appreciation. I am willing to join!"


    "Well, I hope you can take charge of your own business soon!"


    Chen Qi shook hands with him, and Chen Musheng''s heart felt warm again. Being on his own was a very high evaluation.


    After Chen Musheng left, half a day later, another person came to visit.


    He is in his early 30s, not too short, but looks very slim due to his staggering fatness. Big head, big belly, almost no neck, thick eyebrows, small and dull eyes.


    Some people are fat and very fat, such as Hong Jinbao.


    Some people are fat but appear obese, such as Zheng Zeshi.


    "Mr. Chen!" "First meeting!"


    Chen Qi has been recruiting troops these days, shaking hands with everyone and looking at Zheng Zeshi in front of him.


    Like most Hong Kong stars, he also came from a poor background. He entered the society before graduating from middle school. He was first a contract artist with TVB and acted in many TV series. But he wanted to make movies, so he went to Xinyi City.


    That''s right, Zheng Zeshi is from New Art City, not a signed actor, but the leader of the creative team, working behind the scenes, because he wants to be a director.


    "Mr. Chen asked me to come here. Do you have any advice?"


    "You are a smart man, I won''t talk nonsense, would you like to come to my place?"


    "Mr. Chen has made us miserable. The two companies are incompatible with each other. If I change my boss at this time, I will be scolded to death. In this circle, you have to be careful..."


    "Okay, okay, you talk about loyalty, but I also said that people go to higher places and water flows to lower places!"


    Chen Qi interrupted him and said: "Xinyi City is about to collapse, what are you doing over there? I know you want to be a director, no problem, as long as you bring in the script, I will cast it for you."


    "this…"


    "I remind you that Xinyi City can only last until next year at most. Your coming next year and coming this year are two different things."


    “…”


    The corner of Zheng Zeshi''s mouth twitched. He had never seen someone so arrogant when poaching someone. He asked, "I''m very grateful that Mr. Chen values ??me, but I want to know what is it about me that deserves your attention? My appearance is not outstanding, and I have no talent. "


    "The fact that you can blend in even though your appearance is not outstanding shows that you have a brain. If you go to Xinyi City to work behind the scenes instead of being an actor, it shows that you have clear goals and are down-to-earth. I like people like this very much.


    In other words, if you really make it, it will be amazing. You are a versatile director and director. I am willing to take a chance. "


    Zheng Zeshi was stunned.


    Although the other party''s words are rude, he somehow manages to speak from his heart.


    "As long as I get the script, you will start filming?"


    "I''m quite famous for keeping my word."


    "Let me think about it and give you an answer tomorrow, okay?"


    "sure!"


    Chen Qi now needs to expand his manpower and recruit more talents who can independently write scripts and create dramas. Otherwise, he will be exhausted if he just does it by himself. Although Zheng Zeshi is inconspicuous, his talents are quite comprehensive, and his image is unique and can be used in many films.


    "Think so hard! It''s like a strategy game. In the early stage, you have to work hard to develop, and in the later stage, you have to explode your troops!"


    Chen Qi saw Zheng Zeshi off and couldn''t help but sigh.


    I made a few notes in my notebook.


    Filmed this year include "Happy Ghost 2", "Deadly Delivery", "Mr. Zombie", plus "The Frog Prince" whose script has not yet been completed.


    "The Frog Prince" has booked Andy Lau and Chung Chuhong. After all, they are left-wing celebrities, so they must film more and be a big hit.


    …


    Shan said that Zheng Zeshi sneaked back to Xinyi City after talking to Chen Qi.


    In the corridor, I heard Mai Jia cursing, mercilessly: "Look at your results. "The Comedian" was originally scheduled to be released for 20 days, but it was withdrawn after 10 days. It only had a box office of one million. There is no such popular film in Yicheng, you are the first!”


    Zheng Zeshi stopped and opened the door to look.


    In Mai Jia''s office, the bald man was furious. Director Wu was being scolded like a grandson without saying a word.


    (No more…


    ah! )


    (End of chapter)