Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

"Chen Ping, come be the martial arts instructor."

Listening to Chen Ping's thoughts, Chen Xiaodong said excitedly.

Tsui Hark on the side said again: "What kind of martial arts instructor do you want to be? Let's be a director. As a director, you can take care of everything."

"Yes, Mr. Xu, when you are a director, you even have to take care of the script, martial arts...everything. Otherwise, you can just act it."

"If it weren't for the bad appearance, I would have acted directly."

The two exchanged blows. However, what Chen Ping said about Cao Shaoqin's death made both of them nod.

Then time.

In order to shoot these two scenes, the crew spent three days.

One is that the lens itself is relatively difficult.

Another thing is that this shot is something that both Chen Xiaodong and Tsui Hark think are very interesting, and there is no room for mistakes.

in this way.

Although it was a simple deboning, the crew went through nearly 100 consecutive scenes for these scenes.

Even Lin Qingxia's eyes were injured in the end because of these scenes.

It's just that.

With the unanimous cooperation of everyone, the New Longmen Inn was officially completed.

"Everyone, come, our new Longmen Inn is officially completed. I thank everyone for this cup."

The final ceremony was still in Dunhuang, but not in the desert.

Tsui Hark took the crew members to the most standard hotel in Dunhuang and set up dozens of tables.

Lin Qingxia's eyes are not healed yet.

After finishing the first drink, Lin Qingxia said: "Director Xu, don't ask me to shoot your scenes in the future. You see, every time I shoot your scenes, I get hurt every time. If I shoot again, I don't know what will happen." Won’t die.”

This is of course a joke.

The New Longmen Inn scene has also been filmed, so there is no need for everyone to be busy in other aspects, it is time to relax.

At this moment, not to mention Lin Qingxia, some ordinary actors were also talking and laughing, and making jokes about Tsui Hark from time to time.

Although Tsui Hark is the most authoritative among the crew, he is now open to criticism.

When some people mentioned Tsui Hark's sore spots, Tsui Hark even punished himself with a drink.

"Chen Ping, what are your plans later?"

When the final banquet was almost finished, Tsui Hark walked up to Chen Ping and asked in a low voice.

"Go back to Shengteng first."

After thinking about it, Chen Ping said: "Sheng Teng still has a lot of movies waiting for me, and I have to go back and shoot a few movies."

Tsui Hark frowned and said, "I'm still filming a TV series."

"Director Xu, what do you mean?"

"Stop filming TV series, how about staying in Xiangjiang?"

After finishing speaking, Tsui Hark continued: "After New Dragon Inn, I will probably prepare another movie. However, this will take a certain amount of time. If there is a suitable role, come and help me when the time comes."

"No problem at all."

Chen Ping is quite interested in movies.

Especially a great director like Tsui Hark.

Starring in any of his movies sometimes bombs the box office and gets a very good reputation.

In his previous life, Tsui Hark made a series of street blockbusters.

But every time after it was thrown into the street, the audience would say it was a classic again and again.

The most representative one is Shushan.

In his previous life, Tsui Hark hired the most luxurious lineup in Hong Kong for this film Shushan, but in the end they failed miserably.

But several years later, when people watched Shushan again and again, they all sighed:

I thought this was the beginning of China's fairy tales, but I didn't expect that it would reach its peak as soon as it was released.

In the decades since Shushan was released, no film has ever surpassed Shushan.

But that's too far.

Seeing that Chen Ping was not very interested in his proposal, Tsui Hark said: "I know what you are thinking about. Although Xiangjiang is exclusive, as long as you have the strength, you can open up the market in Xiangjiang. Just like Jet Li, he and You are all mainland actors, but who dares to touch Jet Li now?"

"Director Xu, I know."

"Okay, think about it carefully."

Without saying much, Tsui Hark took the wine glass and headed to the other side.

Chen Ping naturally listened to Tsui Hark's and his own suggestions.

But for him, he will not let go of the Xiangjiang market.

He will also not give up on mainland TV dramas.

Although as Tsui Hark said, TV series are inferior to movies in all aspects.

But Chen Pingben started his career in TV dramas, and he also has a good impression of TV dramas.

And there are many TV series and movies that cannot be compared.

That is, the TV series has a wider spread and can be watched by any general public.

Again, although the movie is high-end, it requires movie tickets, and there are a lot of viewers who have never been to a movie theater in their lives.

TV series are acceptable to the public.

Just for this reason, Chen Ping will not give up TV series.

…

A few days later, Chen Ping and Xia Tao returned to Shengteng.

Just once, Wu Yu and Wang Jinhua came to Chen Ping's room with more than a dozen scripts.

Seeing a large stack of scripts, Chen Ping was shocked: "Sister Wu Yu, Mr. Wang, do you think my contract is about to expire and you want to squeeze me dry?"

"Pfft..."

Wu Yu smiled and said, "Don't you like acting very much? Why, you don't want to act anymore?"

"If you want to act again, you have to take a break."

During this period of time, Chen Ping filmed several dramas in succession.

The pretender, the sweet honey, and the New Longmen Inn.

I almost never had a good rest.

"I know, you need to rest. These scripts are just for your reference. You can see which one you want to act in."

"Then let it go for now. I'll look at the script later when I have time."

"OK."

Knowing that Chen Ping was going to take a break this time and put down the script, Wu Yu and Wang Jinhua didn't bother him anymore.

Chen Ping put the script away and didn't read it for the time being.

As a person like him, once he encounters a good script, he feels itchy and has to finish filming it.

Chen Ping was afraid that if he took one look, he would not rest.

Taking out the phone, Chen Ping called Xiao Linzi, Aliya, Zeng Lanjian, Dongzi and the others.

Everyone was a little excited when they heard that Chen Ping had returned to Shengteng.

"Brother Ping, you are finally back. You don't know that your popularity has exploded recently."

"Why did it skyrocket? Why didn't I notice it?"

"Brother Ping, you don't know that whenever our crew mentions you now, all the actors are extremely envious. I have several actor friends who know that you are my senior brother and they all want me to sign autographs for them."

"I'll sign autographs. Are actors also chasing stars?"

"That's why your popularity rose to such a high level all of a sudden. For us, you are now our idol."

Because of Chen Ping's relationship, Xiao Linzi Alia was also very familiar with Zeng Lanjian and Dongzi.

That night, when several people saw Chen Ping during the oar-stringing ceremony, they didn't stop as soon as they opened their mouths.

Chen Ping is also very relaxed.

On the one hand, I was listening to the gossip in the industry, and on the other hand, I was listening to the recent developments of several people. It was very uncomfortable for a while.

However, the four of them have recently been on the rise in their careers. They just chatted with Chen Ping for one night and rushed to the set the next day.

Chen Ping was also helpless about this.

This is the case for actors. At that time, when everyone was not famous, they could get together frequently.

But after a little bit of making a name for himself, everyone was in different directions for a while.

Fortunately, Chen Ping is used to it.

Seeing that no one was free, Chen Ping stopped holding him.

…

the next day.

Chen Ping went to the set of "Jiang Ye 2" in person.

The cast of Jiang Ye 2 was filming in Hengcheng recently.

Chen Ping went to the cast of Jiang Ye 2 not to pick up the role, but because Yuan Bingyan was there and he was going to visit the cast.

Originally, Chen Ping went to the set of Jiang Ye 2 just to see Yuan Bingyan.

As soon as I heard that Chen Ping was coming, that night, almost all the main actors from the cast of Night 2 came.

Including director Yang Yang.

"Director Yang, I can't hold you in such a big formation."

Chen Ping clicked his tongue and said as he watched Yang Yang book a box and bring all the main actors over.

But Yang Yang waved his hand: "Why can't you hold it? What position are you in now? You can't hold it in this small formation. Come on, come on, Chen Ping, you really impress me. In two years, you can't hold on." Come on, I can’t even afford to treat you now.”

Yangyang joked and picked up the wine glass.

The first TV series with a name that Chen Ping took on was Chao Xiaoshu in "Jian Ye".

At that time, Chen Ping was only a very, very small supporting role.

But I didn't expect it.

It's true as Yang Yang said. In just two years, Yang Yang couldn't move Chen Ping.

It’s not that Chen Ping didn’t answer, it’s that he couldn’t afford it.

With Chen Ping's current status as a celebrity, even if he shows up in a casual scene, he will still have a lot of credits.

Although Yang Yang and Chen Ping have such a relationship, Chen Ping can be invited over.

Even she knew that Chen Ping would definitely come.

But in the end, after thinking about it, I decided not to invite him.

On the one hand, Yang Yang felt that this was not necessary. On the other hand, Yang Yang did not want to put such a favor into a small character.

Chen Ping could reach such a high level in two years. Give him a few more years... Yang Yang wouldn't even dare to think.

"Looking at what Director Yang said, there is nothing I can't afford. As soon as I heard that the cast of Jiang Ye 2 was filming in Hengcheng, I rushed over. Later, I also found out that the role I played as Chao Xiaoshu had been given to someone else, and I was still very sad. sad."

Chen Ping has a good impression of the drama "Jian Ye".

This can be regarded as the place where Chen Pingmeng started.

But by the time Chen Ping knew that Jiang Ye 2 would start filming, a number of roles had already been chosen.

This also made Chen Ping secretly cry out as a pity.

Of course, he also knew what Yang Yang was thinking and didn't blame Yang Yang.

"Hahaha, Chen Ping, are you blaming me?"

"I wouldn't dare."

"Originally I wanted to call you, but I looked at the footage of Chao Xiaoshu in Jiang Ye 2 that only lasted a few minutes, and after thinking about it, I decided not to."

"Anyway, Director Yang, I'd like to toast you."

Chen Ping raised his glass.

"Come on, let's all raise our glasses."

At this time, other actors also stood up one after another.

Song Yiren, who played the role of Sang Sang, said: "I really can't blame Director Yang. We have calculated that if we invite you, Brother Ping, our crew will go bankrupt."

Everyone laughed at this statement.

Although Jiang Ye has indeed gained a certain reputation.

But none of the actors in The Night are particularly high-profile.

If Chen Ping really comes, then one person can beat 10 people, no, one person can beat one crew.

"Hahaha, hahaha..."

Song Yiren's reply made everyone laugh non-stop.

But, to be honest, the entire crew is envious of Chen Ping right now.

Think about it when Chen Ping was filming with them.

Even Chen Ping only played a supporting role back then.

But look now, in two years, there has been such a big gap between myself and Chen Ping.

and.

It's not just them.

Neither Song Yiren nor Yuan Bingyan are first-line actors.

Even if a front-line actor comes here, he is still half a level behind Chen Ping.

The reason why.

On the one hand, Chen Ping's "Eternal Dragon Sword" and "Eternal Legend" broke ratings records.

On the other hand, it is also because several movies played by Chen Ping were hits.

Not to mention Wu Zhuangyuan, Chen Ping's role in it is not that great.

But in the subsequent "Tang Bohu", Chen Ping's role as Zhu Zhishan is outstanding, and Chen Ping can definitely be credited with being a hit at the box office.

Then there is the later "Sha Po Lang".

This movie can be said to have truly made Chen Ping famous.

Sha Po Lang was a hit at the box office in Hong Kong, but it became a sudden success in the Mainland.

This also proves Chen Ping's strength on the other hand.

There is also the recently released "Fang Shiyu", which is not far behind in the PK with Jet Li.

This also further improved Chen Ping's status as a celebrity.

Even though Chen Ping is still an A-list actor, ordinary A-list actors don't dare to compare with Chen Ping.

"Chen Ping, what was it like to play opposite Jet Li?"

"Very enjoyable."

"It would be great if one day I could play opposite Jet Li."

"Certainly possible."

"Brother Ping, I heard that you made another movie recently?"

"Yes, New Longmen Inn."

"Are Zhang Manyu and Lin Qingxia here?"

"They're all here."

"My idol...Brother Ping, Brother Ping, you have to tell us interesting stories about them..."

Looking at the dinner, Chen Ping is the absolute protagonist.

Even director Yang Yang was extremely interested in Chen Ping and asked Chen Ping from time to time.

Song even took out a pen on the spot and asked Chen Ping to sign it for her.

This made Chen Ping stunned, and he said it was not necessary.

But Song Yiren asked Chen Ping to sign his name regardless of whether it was necessary or not.

At the end of the dinner, many actors took photos with Chen Ping.

…

"How's it going? How did you feel just now?"

"What does it feel like?"

"Do you feel like a superstar?"

"Haha, superstar, I don't have the strength now."

After dinner, Chen Ping and Yuan Bingyan took a walk by the river in Hengcheng.

Seeing Chen Ping come to the set to visit him, Yuan Bingyan said nothing at the dinner table, but he was happier than anything else in his heart.

It's just that Yuan Bingyan is a person with a quiet personality. Although he is very excited, he still smiles lightly at Chen Ping as always.

"Why is there such a big change in Jiang Ye 2?"

The two of them walked and talked.

Regarding the Jiang Ye 2 crew, Chen Ping also had a little understanding of the situation.

Although Jiang Ye 2 is the sequel to Jiang Ye, many characters in it have been changed.

The first is the male protagonist.

It turned out to be Chen Feiyu, the son of director Chen Da, and now he is Wang Hedi.

Actor changes, in themselves, will have a big impact on the sequel.

Not to mention the replacement of the male lead.

certainly.

If there was a strong male protagonist, maybe it could be saved.

But this Wang Hedi is not to say that his acting skills are not good.

The main reason is that compared to Chen Feiyu, Wang Hedi lacks Ning Que's arrogant aura.

The actor who plays Ye Hongyu has also been changed.

The other actors were retained.

Overall, Jiang Ye 2 may still be expected by many people, but it may never reach the heights of Jiang Ye 1.

"Originally I wanted to invite Chen Feiyu, but maybe due to schedule reasons, Chen Feiyu didn't have time."

Facing Chen Ping, Yuan Bingyan said.

"Well, let's not talk about this. Let's talk about you."

Although Chen Ping is very concerned about Jiang Ye, Chen Ping's visit to the crew this time is not for Jiang Ye.

"me……"

Hearing Chen Ping ask himself, Yuan Bingyan was a little embarrassed: "I'm miserable."

"Why is it so miserable?"

“It feels like I’m still treading water these past two years.”

"Well……"

This is true.

When Yuan Bingyan played Mo Shanshan before, he suddenly stood out.

Then she acted in Liuli, which made her famous again.

But since then, Yuan Bingyan has no particularly big masterpieces.

This also made Yuan Bingyan a little distressed.

certainly.

In fact, if you don't compare, it means nothing.

All actors are like this.

Wherever there are second-tier actors this year, they will be promoted to first-tier actors next year.

Sometimes, even in 10 or 20 years, you may not have this opportunity.

Just like Guo Pinchao who plays the second senior brother Jun Mo in The Night.

Guo Pinchao was very popular back then.

But ten years later, not only did Guo Pinchao's popularity not rise, but it actually dropped a lot.

Compared to many people, Yuan Bingyan has developed very well.

But.

Compared with Chen Ping in front of him, Yuan Bingyan can only really be said to be standing still.

but.

Although Yuan Bingyan said so, she could see it openly.

"Okay, just kidding you, I'm actually quite satisfied with my current state."

He made a face at Chen Ping. It was rare for Yuan Bingyan to have such a side.

Chen Ping was also pleased by Yuan Bingyan's cheerfulness and said, "If there is a suitable drama, I will recommend it to you."

"no, I'm fine."

"Why not?"

"I don't have your acting skills. It's just like when you were talking about Lin Qingxia and Zhang Manyu when we were eating... although I yearn for them. However, if I really want to act opposite them, I probably won't even be able to speak the lines."

"Not that serious."

"Whether it's serious or not, I really don't have the confidence to share the stage with these movie queens right now."

Hearing this, Chen Ping also laughed: "Actually, I don't necessarily do well. I am just lucky enough to film with Lin Qingxia and Zhang Manyu. In Xiangjiang, the roles I took were all supporting roles."

"It's already great."

Yuan Bingyan gave Chen Ping a thumbs up, and then said: "Do you know what you are called in the circle?"

"What is it called?"

"Everyone says that you are the number one box-office actor in Mainland China besides Jet Li."

"The number one person at the box office?"

Chen Ping was a little confused: "How can it be so scary?"

"Why not? Look at the movies you have acted in the past two years. None of them have been successful. Instead, they have all been hits. Although you are not the protagonist in them, you are also an important supporting role. Wu Zhuangyuan, Tang Bohu, Sha Po Lang, And Fang Shiyu, the combined box office of these movies has exceeded 1 billion. If New Dragon Inn you starred in... the total box office combined, I'm afraid you will have to surpass Jet Li."

"I'll go, there's still such a calculation."

Chen Ping also knew this for the first time.

but.

This is not unreasonable.

The most important thing to evaluate an artist's status is ratings and box office.

And often the box office is greater than the ratings.

Not to mention that the total box office of Chen Ping's four movies combined is indeed terrifying.

Chen Ping has both ratings and box office...his status will naturally increase.

For example, many people thought that Chen Ping was not as good as Hu Ge.

Now, I guess many people think that Hu Ge is also slightly inferior to Chen Ping.