Chapter 489 Zhou Qing's plan to create a human being, the seriously underestimated "Wolf W
But what the fuck is going on?
The force majeure event still had a great impact on the preparation of "Changjin Lake".
Although we have now fully resumed work, it is impossible to resume work at a faster speed given the current national environment.
Because all related links have been greatly affected.
The current preparation efficiency is only a fraction of what it used to be.
Judging from the current progress, it is completely impossible to start filming in the first half of the year.
At least we have to head towards the second half of the year.
Even so, Zhou Qing has the advantage of foresight as a reborn person, which can save a lot of time.
Zhou Qing clearly remembered that in the original time and space, preparations for "Changjin Lake" began in July 19, but the actual start of filming was delayed until October 7.
It took more than a year.
Now that Zhou Qing is in charge, it will definitely not be delayed until October.
But July or August or something like that is still very possible.
Apart from anything else, the casting process alone started before the force majeure event broke out, and was even more than half completed.
Even so, it took until early June to finalize all the actors.
Of course, during this period of time, the director and production crew were not only busy with casting.
There are also many other miscellaneous things going on at the same time.
This was the first time for Zhou Qing that he had to spend so much time choosing a role.
"Director Zhou, Director Xu, Director Lin, is there any problem with this cast list?"
The producer took the final list and asked the three directors for final confirmation.
Zhou Qing, Xu Ke and the other two quickly went through it one last time and nodded.
These were selected with great effort by the crew, so there shouldn't be any problems.
The producer didn't waste any time and immediately announced the cast list for "Changjin Lake".
“The main creators and cast of the movie “Changjin Lake” are as follows:
Producers: Zhou Qing Pictures, Bayi Film Studio
Director: Zhou Qing
Screenwriter: Lan Xiaolong, Zhou Qing
main character:
Company Commander Wu Qianli of the Seventh Company: Zhu Yawen
Wu Qianli's younger brother Wu Wanli: Yi Yang Qianxi
Instructor Meisheng: Huang Xiaoming
Firepower Platoon Leader Yu Congrong: Li Chen
Artillery Platoon Leader Lei Suisheng: Hu Jun
Sniper Pinghe: Han Dongjun
......"
Needless to say, as soon as this lineup was released, it immediately caused heated discussions throughout the circle.
It was not surprising that Zhu Yawen played the male lead Wu Qianli.
Who said Zhu Yawen is an artist under Zhou Qing Film?
Besides, he is indeed suitable for the role in "Changjin Lake", so who else can play the role if not him?
Of course, Wu Jing and Wang Baoqiang from Zhou Qing Film are also suitable for playing soldiers.
But Wang Baoqiang's image is not as good as Zhu Yawen's, and Wu Jing is still filming "Wolf Warrior 2", so the biggest possibility is really Zhu Yawen.
Many people guessed it.
It is precisely because of this that his fellow actors are extremely envious, jealous and hateful of Zhu Yawen.
This guy is really lucky in his previous life to have a boss like Director Zhou.
Judging from Director Zhou’s level and the nature of “Changjin Lake”, the movie will probably end up being a hit worth 30 to 40 billion, right?
Although more information about "Changjin Lake" has not been circulated, people in the industry generally compare this movie to "Operation Red Sea".
"Operation Red Sea" alone earned 40 billion at the box office.
Then how bad could the box office of "Changjin Lake", a movie with the same theme, be?
This is another super hot booking!
After "Operation Red Sea" and "The Martian", Zhu Yawen is about to have another hit.
Who could not be envious?
I am so envious.
Of course, other actors like Huang Xiaoming and Li Chen are in similar situations.
In the Chinese entertainment industry these days, no matter whether you are a big name or a small star, being able to act in Director Zhou’s movie is a great opportunity.
This is also true for big names like Huang Xiaoming.
Although Mei Sheng was only an important supporting role in "Changjin Lake", Huang Xiaoming was very excited that he got this role.
You know, this is a blockbuster movie with huge potential to make billions at the box office.
It is not easy to get an important supporting role.
Especially the fans of Four-Character Brother, they are even happier than during the Chinese New Year.
My younger brother was actually chosen by Director Zhou to play the second male lead. Doesn't this mean he's about to become a star?
It is really not an exaggeration at all. Director Zhou’s movies really have the terrifying power to make people reach superstar status overnight.
Of course, at the same time, Zhou Qing’s film requirements are also relatively high.
If you don’t have good business skills, it’s basically impossible to get in.
It’s easy to deal with ordinary movies, but for war-themed movies like "Changjin Lake", the main actors have to undergo strict military training.
No one is excepted.
From Zhu Yawen, the male lead with a double 40 billion yuan box office, to Han Dongjun, a little-known celebrity.
Or maybe it's a young man like the four-character brother.
At Zhou Qing's request, they were all arranged for training.
No one dared to have any temper.
"Wu Jing's new film Wolf Warrior 2, which he directed and starred in, has finally wrapped up. Wu Jing looks back on the filming process with deep emotion."
"After 8 months of hard filming, Wolf Warrior 2 was completed. Wu Jing posted a photo with Liu Yifei."
In mid-June, Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior 6" was finally completed after some setbacks.
The film started shooting in October last year and the filming lasted until June this year.
Even with the impact of force majeure, it still took a long time.
However, Zhou Qing also knew Wu Jing's style. To some extent, he was the same as Zhou Qing. Both were perfectionists.
Sometimes, if a shot that is not too important does not meet the requirements, Wu Jing will shoot it repeatedly until he is satisfied.
Especially considering the future success of "Wolf Warrior 2", the early efforts are even more worthwhile.
Of course, this is for Zhou Qing, the reborn person.
For everyone in the industry, no one really takes "Wolf Warrior 2" seriously.
After all, although "Wolf Warrior 1" sold well, the total box office was only over 6 million yuan.
It didn’t even break 10 billion.
For a sequel to a 6 million movie, even if the box office explodes again, how big can it be?
At most, breaking 10 billion would be good enough, right?
It's not just his colleagues or audiences in the circle who think so, even Wu Jing himself thinks so.
His goal this time is very simple, just want "Wolf Warrior 2" to break 10 billion!
"The post-production of Wolf Warrior 2 will take about six months, which means the film will be ready by the end of this year or early next year."
After Wu Jing and Zhou Qing reunited, he reported the relevant situation to Zhou Qing.
Zhou Qing nodded when he heard this, and at the same time he had an idea in mind.
Judging from the current progress of "Wolf Warrior 2", I'm afraid it may not be able to make it to this year's Lunar New Year box office.
There is also Lu Yang's "Assassination of Novelist", and the other party also discussed it with Zhou Qing.
The special effects produced in Hollywood can indeed greatly improve efficiency, but overall it still takes about a year.
According to Lu Yang's estimation, the finished film of "Assassination of Novelist" will probably be released in November or December. Of course, we can't forget Chen Sicheng's "Detective Chinatown 3".
The film is still under intensive preparation and has not started shooting yet.
But Chen Sicheng's goal is still very clear, which is to go to this year's Lunar New Year period, or to be more precise, the Spring Festival period within the Lunar New Year period.
That means that Chen Sicheng also needs to finish the film of "Detective Chinatown 3" in November and December.
Wow, if you think about it this way, it’s like we had discussed it beforehand.
The several films that Zhou Qing Pictures is currently producing will all be released at about the same time period.
Among them, "Detective Chinatown 3" is confirmed to be released during the Spring Festival, but "Assassination of Novelist" or "Wolf Warrior 2" is currently uncertain.
But one thing is certain.
Of these two films, only one can be sent to the Lunar New Year holiday, and it is not appropriate to send both at the same time.
As for which film to send, it depends on which one of "Assassination of Novelist" and "Wolf Warrior 2" comes out first.
The one that comes out first will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday, and the one that comes out later will be released during the summer holiday next year.
It's not a big deal.
"The filming of "Changjin Lake" hasn't started yet?"
With the completion of "Wolf Warrior 2", the female lead Liu Yifei naturally returned.
Seeing Zhou Qing still busy with the preparations for "Changjin Lake" every day, I couldn't help but be amazed.
If I remember correctly, the preparations for "Changjin Lake" began when "The Wandering Earth" was in post-production, right?
How many months have passed now?
Even if there were force majeure events, the time was too long.
"There's nothing we can do about it. This is like shooting two movies at the same time, so of course it's going to be slower."
Zhou Qing spread his hands and explained to Liu Yifei.
"If that's the case, won't you be able to catch up with this year's Lunar New Year movie?"
Liu Yifei couldn't help but glance at Zhou Qing.
Since his debut, Zhou Qing's films have always been released during the Lunar New Year holiday, with no exceptions.
"It's impossible to make a finished film this year. It's good enough that we can finish the film."
Zhou Qing had nothing to hide from Liu Yifei, "But even if the film comes out, it won't be released during the Lunar New Year."
It is not impossible for a main theme movie to be released during the Lunar New Year. "Operation Red Sea" was released during the Lunar New Year and the results were explosive.
The key is the meaning and nature behind "Changjin Lake".
This means that "Changjin Lake" can only be released during the National Day holiday.
This is also the reason why Zhou Qing did not pull the string too tight, the cycle is really quite loose.
"Yeah, I almost forgot this isn't just any movie."
Liu Yifei finally reacted and nodded in sudden realization.
"By the way, Divergent 2 is coming out in August, right?"
The two chatted for a while, then Liu Yifei straightened her face and talked about this important matter.
If it is released in August, that means she will have to fly to Hollywood again next month.
That is to say, she, who had just finished filming "Wolf Warrior 2", could only rest for a month before she had to go back to work again.
However, considering the current environment, we can only stay at home to rest, so it would be better to go to work.
"Divergent 2 will be released in August, and Divergent 8 will start filming in mid-August. You will be busy again."
Zhou Qing sorted out his thoughts and said this to Liu Yifei.
"It's better to be busy. Others can't be busy even if they want to."
The girl couldn't help laughing.
Although she has always been a Buddhist, she is also full of enthusiasm when it comes to going to Hollywood to make a movie.
What I said just now was not just a show-off, but the truth.
Others want to go to Hollywood, but can they go there just because they want to?
Only because I have a towering tree like Zhou Qing as my backer can I continue to have resources in Hollywood.
Other colleagues in the circle have been envious to the point of almost going blind.
"After Divergent 3, you have established a firm foothold in Hollywood. I will not arrange any resources for you next year."
"Compared to making movies, I think we have greater things to do."
When Zhou Qing said this, he gently touched the hair of the girl leaning on his arms.
The girl raised her head and blinked her big eyes: "What career?"
"Create man."
Zhou Qing grinned.
Liu Yifei raised her hand and hit him: "Rude!"
However, Liu Yifei did not say much about Zhou Qing's plan, but acquiesced.
In fact, the two sides have communicated many times on this matter.
Before, both of them were busy with their careers and had little time to take care of having children.
Of course, I am still busy with my career now, but I am getting older.
Zhou Qing was born in 84. In the blink of an eye, he is already 36 years old.
Even the younger Liu Yifei is 33 years old.
It's really too late to delay any further.
What's more, now the careers of Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei can be said to have both reached the peak of their lives.
Needless to say, Zhou Qing has already topped the Chinese entertainment industry and become the number one director in the industry.
Almost every movie he made was a box office champion, and some of them even broke film history records.
Currently, the top few Chinese-language film box office rankings are almost all Zhou Qing’s films.
It's a horror.
What’s even more rare is that he has accomplished what other directors have not done. He successfully entered Hollywood and became a top director in Hollywood.
With the two little golden men, Zhou Qing has become very popular in Hollywood.
The only thing that is lacking is a truly commercially successful and blockbuster movie.
But Zhou Qing has already made some arrangements, right?
"Barbie" is Zhou Qing's major work in the future!
What about Liu Yifei?
His situation is similar to Zhou Qing's. They both reached the top in the country and successfully entered Hollywood.
She has reached a height that other actresses simply cannot reach, and is truly an international Liu.
To be honest, I really reached the peak of my career.
In this case, it's time to stop.
After all, life is not only about career, but also about life!
Many people cannot balance both and can only make money without any beginning or end.
But for Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei, it is completely possible to take both into account.
If that’s the case, why do we have to work so hard?
What's more, with Liu Yifei's current level, it would be extremely difficult for her to make further progress.
It is nothing but a pipe dream for Asian actresses to have the same status as white actresses.
Zhou Qing also had no plan to let the girl continue to venture into Hollywood, as that would be a complete waste of time.
The last Hollywood movie he is currently preparing for Liu Yifei is "Blink".
That will be the peak of Liu Yifei's career.
But that's for the future. Zhou Qing will definitely not shoot it next year anyway. (End of this chapter)