Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 350 I'm Just Here to Visit the Set
The director of "The Trench" is Robert Carlos.

This person is one of the early action film directors in the American film industry and has collaborated with Li Xiaolong many times.

For example, "Enter the Dragon".

The Death Game that was edited using footage from Li Xiaolong's death was also edited by Robert Carlos.

Later, when Cynthia Rothrock returned to the United States to develop her career, it was Robert Carlos who promoted her in several films.

You can put it this way.

In a sense, the fact that The Killer Trench chose Roberto Carlos to be the director is...

I got the wrong guy.

Although Roberto Carlos has made many action movies, only Americans like those action movies.

Robert Carlos, an American, talked about action with a Hong Kong martial arts instructor. If he said this, the whole world would laugh at him.

But Roberto Carlos has absolute power over the set.

This absolute power means that even Cheng Long has to listen to him. He can shoot whatever he wants and Golden Harvest has no right to interfere.

When Gu Ming arrived, the scene was being filmed. Cheng Long was fighting with someone in a mansion to show off his skills.

Gu Ming didn't go in to disturb them. He watched from outside for a while and then he understood why the movie had such a bad reputation.

In fact, there is no big problem with the script of Killer Trench itself. After all, it was the 1980s and everyone was equally bad.

But the problem is that "The Killer Trench" is a film with a more American style.

American action movies require macho men like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, or guys who look tough as nails like Vin Diesel.

Cheng Long's best skill cannot be used, and he is obviously not suitable for the American action movie track.

"Isn't this a waste of talent? What was the name of the movie that Cheng Long later made?"

Gu Ming thought about it.

Correct.

"Rumble in the Bronx".

This is the movie that opened the door for Jackie Chan to Hollywood. The movie maintains Jackie Chan's own style and the script is just right. It is a movie that will not have any problems even if it is remade several times.

Moreover, the main characters in the movie Rumble in the Bronx are all Chinese actors, and it also talks about Chinese values. It can be said to be a model for Chinese films to go overseas.

"Jackie Chan should go and film Rumble in the Bronx, or film the killer stunt."

Gu Ming shook his head slightly, and only walked over after seeing that the filming was over and it was time for a break.

Before I had taken a few steps, I heard Robert Carlos instructing Cheng Long on the next filming plan, while the translator arranged by Golden Harvest was mediating between the two.

"Mr. Carlos, I think we can..."

"No, this is Hollywood, not your fucking pig-tailed country!"

Gu Ming's eyelids twitched, he was particularly sensitive to that word.

The translator also looked embarrassed. Fortunately, Cheng Long did not understand English, so he quickly translated it: "Mr. Carlos does not approve of you doing this."

Gu Ming lowered his eyebrows to hide his restless eyes.

This is probably bullying Cheng Long because he can't speak foreign languages.

It was a few years later that he started learning foreign languages. Currently, Cheng Long can only speak Mandarin and Cantonese.

After a debate between the two, it was obvious that Cheng Long was quite dissatisfied.

"Listen to me, this scene can't be fought like this. If the camera is pushed over from over there on a dolly, it won't look good. Punches, kicks, whatever, must move to look good. You put the camera so far away and put me here, you can't even see how I'm punching. How can such a shot look good?"

"Shut up, I'm the director! Who do you think you are, Bruce Lee? Even Bruce Lee has to listen to me!"

"Brother Long, Mr. Carlos said he doesn't want to discuss this issue... He said, uh, he said he hopes you can become an actor like Bruce Lee."

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming tense, Gu Ming raised his voice and walked over quickly.

“This shot really can’t be shot this way.”

Suddenly, several pairs of eyes looked over.

Robert Carlos narrowed his eyes, carefully examining Gu Ming before him. Then, his mouth moved, and he mumbled something. It didn't look like a good word.

Cheng Long on the other side was quite surprised.

I didn’t expect to meet friends in the US!

It’s a pity that he is standing now, otherwise Cheng Long really wants to slap his thigh at this moment.

Good brother! It's you!

It's me! Roberto Carlos whispered a few words to his assistant, who then stepped forward and stood between them.

"Where are you from? You don't seem to be from our set."

Gu Ming casually turned the badge over.

"Akira Furuya, currently on secondment to Industrial Light & Magic."

"It's just a badge..."

"Then you can call Industrial Light & Magic to verify."

Gu Ming's words were naturally unconvincing. The assistant stepped forward and tried to take the badge for a closer look, but Gu Ming casually brushed his hand away. "What do you do? An assistant? Then let your director talk to me. I want to talk to someone who can do the job. Just do what an assistant should do. Call Industrial Light & Magic and verify my identity."

The assistant's face turned pale and blue, and he tried to grab the badge, but Gu Ming pushed him away.

The assistant staggered a few steps and almost fell to the ground. He subconsciously touched his chest and couldn't help but feel a flash of fear.

I copied! That's so fucking scary! This slap will push me ten meters away!

Seeing Gu Ming coming over, Robert Carlos didn't bother lying in the director's chair. He hurriedly took off his sunglasses and climbed up from the chair.

"What are you doing! I'm warning you, this is America! I'm an American, I'm protected by federal law... Ouch!"

Of course Gu Ming wouldn't hit him.

So soon, Robert put down his hand awkwardly and shook hands with Gu Ming.

"Furia Akira." Gu Ming turned over the badge and showed it to Robert: "Industrial Light & Magic."

"Industrial Light & Magic, yes, Industrial Light & Magic. I've heard of that company, but I don't think we've ever collaborated with them."

"Yes, because I had no intention of cooperating with you."

Gu Ming simply barged in with his name badge on, and now that he has collected the name badge, he naturally feels relieved.

Robert Carlos suddenly felt unhappy.

He was quite excited when he first heard about Industrial Light & Magic. It was an emerging company that had become famous in the United States in recent years. Star Wars took the whole country by storm and became the favorite of a generation of nerds and otakus in America.

But when he turned around, Gu Ming actually told him.

Industrial Light & Magic wasn’t there to collaborate.

If you don’t cooperate, why the hell are you walking around with an Industrial Light & Magic badge?

Bai was excited!

"If you're not participating in the filming, don't affect the progress! If you're here to visit the set, then do it quickly and don't disrupt our filming!"

Gu Ming originally wanted to talk to Cheng Long about lightsaber moves, but now he was annoyed by Robert Carlos chattering in his ear, so he simply stopped and turned to look at Robert.

"You've heard the story of Sisyphus."

Roberto Carlos asked in return, “What?”

Gu Ming said: "Sisyphus pushing the boulder!"

Damn it!

Robert Carlos felt his head swelling. “Asshole, I’m American, of course I know this kind of story!”

"That's good. What I meant was, if the method is wrong, then nothing will work. You can't use such a crude method to film a top Asian action actor."

Cheng Long whispered to the translator: "What did Gu Sheng say?"

The translator explained: "He said you are the best action actor in Asia."

Cheng Long hissed.

So cool!

He loved hearing this.

These days he has been wanting to tell the director that the action scenes he shot are not good at all, and it would be better for him to be the action director.

Unfortunately, he didn't know English and his understanding of the translation was limited, so communication between the two sides was not smooth.

What Gu Ming said to him in person really made Cheng Long feel happy.

Robert Carlos just felt incredible.

He was staying at home well, but then the American branch of Golden Harvest came to him and said they wanted him to make a movie, so of course Robert Carlos came out!
He has worked with Li Xiaolong on films and knows Li Xiaolong's action style.

As a result, after filming these few days, someone suddenly came out and accused him like this!

(End of this chapter)