I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 168 Zhang Yimou’s new emoticon pack!
In the evening, Zhang Yimou's studio.

There were only Chen Jin and Zhang Yimou in the entire office.

Zhang Yimou touched his mouth and was silent. Chen Jin, on the other hand, was looking at the desk idly, as if there was a lot more information on it.

From "The Flowers of War"?

Is the early casting and preparation about to begin?
"How did you convince the Third Master to call me?"

Zhang Yimou suddenly spoke in confusion.

Chen Jin thought you were going to ask something else, just this?
"Just ask him for a favor!"

Chen Jin spoke the truth, and there was no trace of lying on his face at all.

"..."

Why doesn't Zhang Yimou believe it?

who do you think You Are?

If I beg him for help, he will call me?

"Give me a thorough review from beginning to end!"

Zhang Yimou was not angry. He stretched out his hand and touched his chin.

Chen Jin has been in contact with him for such a long time that she has already figured out Lao Mouzi's personality. He is soft-hearted and does not respond to tough calls. He is a rough man at ordinary times. Except for being a little strict during filming, he is often a little old man who can take a joke.

"It's Director Guo's movie..."

Chen Jin briefly told Zhang Yimou about how his mother brought him to Han Sanpin. Zhang Yimou still didn't quite understand: "That's it. He agreed to make this call for you?"

Lao Mouzi always felt that something was missing in the middle.

And there are some very important key factors.

"I also told him about the schedule, Double Eleven and Singles' Day!"

"Singles' Day?"

Zhang Yimou obviously didn't know about this festival.

"November 11th, four ones, looks like bachelors, this day is also called lovelorn day, singles day, which fits the theme of Love Is Not Blind!"

Zhang Yimou now seemed somewhat refreshed.

"anything else?"

This Singles' Day combined with that movie does seem to be a bit interesting.

"That's all I said!"

"That's impossible!"

Even Han Sanpin would not make this call, he would only agree to schedule and distribute the film.

Zhang Yimou knew Han Sanpin well. It was easy to ask him to do something for him. It was a piece of cake and he would do it if he said so. However, he was not so willing to make a phone call.

“That’s really it!”

Why don't you believe it?

"Wasn't your original notice ten days? Why are you back today?"

Zhang Yimou suddenly thought of this and couldn't help but ask.

"The shooting progress was a bit fast, so it ended early!"

This is also possible. Zhang Yimou himself is a director, so he certainly knows it. But it was completed nearly half earlier. How efficient is that?
The level of coordination and production of "The Founding of a Party" is so high that it is no exaggeration to say that it is top-notch in the industry!

After all, it would take some strength to coordinate so many big stars. If there is any mistake in the middle, it will affect the entire filming progress and the connection between the actors... So the announcement they made must follow the most normal progress.

It may be a bit rushed, and the actors need to improve their level. If that doesn't work, they can just pass.

When editing, just delete anything you see that is not good.

If we keep the good part, there will definitely be enough material, and no more, no less. There are more than 180 stars, and if we shoot a little bit for each of them, it will be enough to give the editor a headache.

Isn’t it normal for bad shots to be edited?

But Chen Jin did not follow the schedule, but sped up the process instead.

This certainly won’t affect the overall shooting cycle, but will give the crew a few more days off.

But this kind of thing rarely happens on the set.

Anyway, Zhang Yimou didn't have any of that. When he released "Under the Hawthorn Tree", it was only released a few days earlier.

"Don't you have much ng?"

Zhang Yimou asked casually, and Chen Jin smiled and said, "Yes, not much. I was originally assigned one scene on the first day. It was a relatively important scene where I showed my face. It was the first time my character showed his face in the film, and there was a freeze shot!"

"I finished it in 3 minutes. Mr. San was very satisfied and I felt that the photo was pretty good!"

"A day's play, and you have 3 minutes?"

Zhang Yimou was like listening to a book from heaven, and suddenly laughed, "I heard from Xiao Pu that you acted very similarly?"

"It's very similar!"

This is not Chen Jin bragging, it is an objective fact.

Chen Jin can brag about this.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing Chen Jin so confident, Zhang Yimou... believed it.

But he still couldn't help asking, "Is it really similar?"

"What you said!"

Chen Jin took out his mobile phone, opened the gallery, and found a makeup photo taken by a photographer for him.

Chen Jin has the habit of letting photographers take pictures of him secretly. He took several pictures of him when filming "The Hawthorn Tree", including one of his own little Zhu crying heartbreakingly.

Next time Chen Jin is going to take some ugly and abstract photos of her from the crew, and when she screams at him again, he will take them out to scare her.

When Chen Jin thought of this, he felt a little happy.

"Director Zhang, look, do they look alike?"

Chen Jin placed her makeup in front of Zhang Yimou, and Zhang Yimou actually leaned forward to take a look.

Just one glance and he felt as if struck by lightning.

Stunned.

He paused there for three full seconds before glancing at Chen Jin and asking with his mouth open, "Is this... you?"

“It’s absolutely genuine!”

"The makeup artist is awesome, and there's also a makeup artist!"

Chen Jin didn't say anything about her acting skills, but Zhang Yimou couldn't help but take another look. He couldn't believe that the person in the photo was acted by an artist from his own studio.

So similar!

Especially the temperament and eyes.

Zhang Yimou had experienced that era and had seen a lot of video footage about him, so of course he had a deep impression of him.

"I wonder why Xiao Pu keeps talking about this!"

Some time ago, Zhang Yimou was busy with the post-production of "The Hawthorn Tree" and the schedule in Venice, so he had no time to think about such things. Now seeing this makeup photo of Chen Jin, he has begun to doubt his life.

No wonder this guy was able to audition for this role. Lao Mouzi didn't think much about it before, but now think about it... it's scary! Gu Le and Han Sanpin are very, very good friends!

It’s a pity that Teacher Gu Yue passed away early.

Director Han Sanpin's famous work was made possible thanks to the help of teacher Gu Le. This movie is definitely a turning point in Han Sanpin's life. His current status is actually inseparable from this movie.

Moreover, Lao Han has stated in the media more than once that this person is his idol.

"I may have a certain hero worship complex."

“When making movies, universal values must be held high, which is the mainstream ideology. If a movie is to survive, the important element is the screen image!”

"What kind of image can remain? A hero, a beautiful hero!"

It is precisely because of these three sentences that China’s mainstream commercial films came into being.

Moreover, it was Han Sanpin who insisted on making the film against all odds, even though there were many voices against it. People often have an instinctive rejection and wariness of mainstream movies, but Han Sanpin went against the trend.

There were actually more people scolding him online, but he still decided to invest and start filming.

"You kid..."

"It's just good luck!"

Zhang Yimou laughed. Now he completely understood.

In fact, what Han Sanpin had always wanted to shoot was the autobiography of that person, and he had already decided on the male lead - Jiang Wen.

It’s a pity that this guy doesn’t want to do it.

"No wonder a scene only takes 3 minutes. I guess even Third Master didn't expect you to be able to act so realistically after putting on your makeup..."

Zhang Yimou could imagine that scene.

"Fortunately!"

Chen Jin became humble now.

"Okay, you go back!"

Zhang Yimou had already ordered Chen Jin to leave, but he was hesitant and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"I knew it, you were the one who thought of everything!"

Seeing Chen Jin's expression, Zhang Yimou was a little angry and laughed: "Old Zhang again, and Third Master again, and you still have to beat around the bush. If you have something to say, just say it directly..."

"I'm afraid you won't agree. I've never failed as a producer in my life, so I don't dare to say it!"

"As long as you know!"

Zhang Yimou's eyes widened and he said, "I don't agree!"

"..."

Chen Jin could only shrug: "Then I'll think of another way..."

"okay!"

Zhang Yimou waved his hand and said, "This is just the first time. It won't happen again!"

Lao Mouzi was really helpless. It wasn't because of Han Sanpin's phone call, but mainly because he couldn't bear to be cruel to Chen Jin.

So special.

Among so many actors he has worked with, Zhang Yimou has a special care for Chen Jin.

The main thing is that he is actually quite competitive. He is the top scorer in the college entrance examination and the first artist in his own studio. What’s more, he still looks so similar to that actor now.

"Thank you, Director Zhang!"

Chen Jin felt relieved upon hearing this and quickly called out sweetly.

In fact, I am already saying yes in my heart!
If we appoint a producer, the box office is at least guaranteed.

"Don't give me that!"

Zhang Yimou waved his hand and said, "Do you know the Third Master's hobby?"

"What's your hobby?"

Chen Jin really didn’t know.

"He only works with two kinds of people!"

"One is successful and famous, and the other is someone who has never acted in a movie. Guo Xun is pretty lucky!"

"But he only gives one chance!"

Zhang Yimou raised his finger and said, "If we fail, there will be no more fun!"

"That's for sure!"

Who will give newcomers a second chance?

Giving it once is already a great favor.

But in fact...the real reason why Han Sanpin dared to take the risk to promote newcomers was because they were cheap.

First, these people's film concepts are suitable for young audiences, and second, their labor is cheap. Simply put, their pay is low and their costs are low.

The budget for Feng Xiaogang's first film was only 400 million, and Ning Hao's was over 300 million. As the leader of a large enterprise, he was not afraid of losing money.

But even so, not all big entrepreneurs will do this.

“New artist, new work, strive for a good start!”

"I read the story, and it's not a big problem, but... I don't understand it at all!"

Zhang Yimou obviously doesn't understand the movie "Love Is Not Blind". He even feels shy to be a producer. His life is probably over.

Obviously, he would never have thought that he would be the producer of a drama like "League of Legends" in the future...

"You are old, of course you don't understand the affairs of young people..."

Chen Jin complained in his heart, but said: "Okay, I will definitely try my best!"

"Let's go exercise together!"

Zhang Yimou suddenly stood up and stretched.

He really didn't want to hang up this producer, but he didn't know why, but he suddenly changed his mind.

Could it be that this kid in front of me really has some magical power?
An old man and a child went downstairs and started exercising there.

At this time, what Chen Jin didn't know was that a figure came downstairs of his rental community, a little sneaky, wearing a sweatshirt and a hat, and walked up the stairs to the third floor.

Tuk Tuk!

She knocked on Chen Jin's door.

No one answered!

"Ok?"

A slightly doubtful voice was heard, but the next second she continued to knock without giving up.

Squeak!

The door of the house opposite was opened, and the figure knocking on the door was immediately startled and hurriedly walked down the stairs in a panic.

"Why... a little familiar?"

Chen Jin muttered to the pretty girl who walked out of the opposite door, but didn't think much about it and closed the door again.

(End of this chapter)