Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, this seems to be the work of Mr. Wang Dulu."

Jet Li often makes martial arts action movies, so naturally he also likes martial arts novels very much.

In addition to Jin Yong and Gu Long, he has also read the works of the eccentric Wang Dulu in the late Qing Dynasty.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is exactly the work of Wang Dulu.

"Lianjie is really well-read."

Chen Long said with praise.

Li Lianjie was a little embarrassed: "I only read some martial arts novels, and I really haven't read many other books."

"Chen Ping, are you interested in playing the leading male role in my work?"

At this time, Li An looked at Chen Ping with great interest.

Chen Ping's words just now inspired An Li.

Ang Lee had already seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and he had wanted to film it.

But because I didn’t know how to express it, I gave up for a while.

Because Ang Lee feels that simply making a martial arts film is not his pursuit.

Moreover, because Ang Lee has been in Hollywood all year round, he doesn't want to just make a martial arts film suitable for domestic audiences.

He wants to promote this martial arts culture to the world.

But if he just makes traditional martial arts films, he will definitely not be able to promote them globally.

Until now.

finally.

Ang Lee decided to officially start filming this work, which he had an idea for a few years ago.

Once you say this.

But Li Lianjie said depressedly: "Director Li, why don't you invite me to shoot martial arts? I'm very good at it."

Chen Long also complained: "Oh, I should have known that Chen Ping would not be invited to drink coffee today. Before I finished the cup of coffee, Chen Ping took away a role."

Ang Lee is undoubtedly a major international director.

Not to mention Li Lianjie wanted to cooperate with Ang Lee, Chen Long also wanted to do it.

Looking at it now, neither of them had a chance.

But when faced with Ang Lee's invitation, Chen Ping said: "Director Li, you don't even have a script, so you are sure that I will be the male lead."

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is indeed a martial arts masterpiece that opened up Hollywood.

According to the previous life.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was released before Heroes.

Even Zhang Yimou drew lessons from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon when making heroes.

At this time, Ang Lee is directing it again, and Chen Ping believes that the box office should be pretty good.

It's just that.

Chen Ping was not particularly interested in this film.

As for how to say it.

The main reason is that the protagonist Li Mubai in the film is too depressed.

Dare to love but dare not love.

It wasn't until after death that I finally had some understanding.

Such a role is actually not particularly outstanding, so Chen Ping doesn't like playing it very much.

However, Chen Ping did not refuse face to face.

After all, Ang Lee just has an idea now.

From idea to investment, to project establishment, to casting...it still takes a long time.

So Chen Ping is not in a hurry.

Later, you can still refuse Li An.

But Chen Ping didn't expect it.

When he returned to continue filming Batman, just a week later, Ang Lee called again.

"Chen Ping, I've got it all done here. When will you have time?"

"No way, Director Li, is it done now?"

Chen Ping was a little shocked by Ang Lee's speed and asked, "Did the investment come in so quickly?"

"The main reason is that investors in this film are interested."

"Great, congratulations to Director Li. It's just..."

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Ping still said: "Director Li, maybe you don't know, but I recently signed a contract with CAA and may not have a schedule."

"No way."

"Director Li, how about I recommend an actor to you?"

"Tell me something."

"Brother Fa."

Yes.

In my previous life, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was a movie starring Fa Ge.

This is not to say that Chen Ping has a big belly or something, so he recommended such a good film to Fa Ge.

The main thing is that Chen Ping really has no feelings for this movie.

He didn’t want to play Li Mubai in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

"You guys, if you don't want to act yourself, recommend others to do it."

Regarding Chen Ping recommending others, Ang Lee was a little helpless: "You don't know, as soon as the investors heard that you were going to play the male lead, they were very happy to send half of the filming funds in advance. If you don't shoot, Who should I turn to for the next funding?”

"Director Li, I believe in your ability."

"I……"

no way.

What would happen if Chen Ping didn't take pictures?

Although Ang Lee really wanted Chen Ping to participate.

It's just that this is what movies are like.

Sometimes actors just don’t have time.

Some cases are due to lack of funding.

There are also other messy... series of reasons.

Although Chen Ping's refusal was beyond Ang Lee's surprise, it was not completely unacceptable to Ang Lee.

"Okay, it seems there is a chance to cooperate again."

"If there is a chance, we will definitely cooperate."

Chen Ping nodded.

…

"Do you think I lost?"

"But you know what, I brought Gotham City's righteous man Harvey to the same level as us."

"Enjoy it, and I will let you know that when everyone finds out that their hero Harvey turns out to be this face, you will understand that everyone is actually extremely hypocritical."

This is the last scene of the clown played by Chen Ping.

Although the clown was caught in the end.

But in the end, for the sake of the entire city, Batman took the blame for Harvey's murder of five police officers.

And the clown being caught is not the end.

With the clown's IQ, even if he is caught and locked up in a mental hospital, he can still come out.

Just like in the comics.

Although Batman has countless enemies, the Joker is Batman's lifelong enemy.

"cheers."

"Thank God, everything went well, we're done with Batman."

"I think this is the most special Batman, let's drink together."

The Dark Knight's final party is coming soon.

The arrival of the wrapping party also marks the end of The Dark Knight filming.

The post-production process involves editing, special effects, etc.

But here's the fun part.

At the closing banquet, Male No. 1 and Male No. 2 had another quarrel.

Even, including the female number one.

to this end.

They only stayed for half an hour and then left.

This scene also stunned everyone.

Holding the cup, Nolan once again said to Chen Ping with admiration: "Chen... I'm a little afraid of you."

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid that you will be killed like a clown."

"Hahaha, how could it be?"

Chen Ping smiled.

How could he know how these guys could be so fussy about everything?

He is also a well-known Hollywood actor.

It seems.

The psychological quality of these well-known Hollywood actors is just like this.

"But, fortunately, our film is finished."

Nolan feels.

If the filming continued, he couldn't guarantee whether these three guys would be driven crazy by Chen Ping.

"Director, don't look at me like this. Am I this kind of person? Besides, you are a great director and I want to work with you again."

The Nolan in front of me is an internationally renowned director.

Although the Batman drama has been completed, there are still many blockbuster movies yet to be released.

Thinking of this, Chen Ping asked: "Director Nolan, do you have any plans for your next film after Batman?"

"I don't have any ideas at the moment. We still have to see the effect of Batman after it is released."

"I recently had an idea."

"what idea?"

"Thoughts About Dreams."

Nolan was stunned: "Dream?"

"This seems like an interesting topic."

"yes."

Chen Ping said: "Dreams are really weird. Not long ago, I thought of a question, how do we know we are dreaming."

"this……"

This question also stunned Nolan.

After thinking for a long time, he said: "This is an unsolvable problem. You have an idiom in China called Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly. Even when he woke up, Zhuang Zhou couldn't figure out whether he was Zhuang Zhou or a butterfly."

"Yes, it is really difficult to know that you are dreaming in a dream. But if we have a way, we can sneak into your dream."

"Dive into the dream."

This topic made Nolan even more interesting: "Chen... your idea is very innovative."

Chen Ping said: "The influence of dreams on people is really great. As you just said, Zhuang Zhou Mengdie, when we wake up, we may not be able to tell whether we are in reality or in a dream. Just like now, we are sure Aren’t we dreaming? We have a saying in China, which is that we think about things every day and dream about things at night. This sentence makes sense, but I think the reverse also makes sense. A sentence in dreams, It’s often your truest reaction.”

"but……"

Having said this, Chen Ping paused.

This made Nolan feel very itchy and said, "Chen...why didn't you say anything?"

"hehe."

Chen Ping smiled and then continued: "But, what if we can sneak into each other's dreams and then change each other's dreams, or even change reality?"

"how to change?"

"Dreams are actually a world. When you enter this world, you are bound to be affected by other people in the world. But many times, your dreams are uncontrollable. But if there is a way to sneak into your dreams, even I will arrange a dream for you... Then, when you wake up from the dream, you will be affected by the dream and take some actions that are incredible and even change reality."

"God...this is so interesting. Chen...can you turn this idea into a script?"

"sure."

Chen Ping nodded.

but.

Chen Ping didn't just want to be a screenwriter when he came up with this idea.

He also wants to win the role of male lead.

But Chen Ping didn't write the script right away.

One is that Nolan definitely doesn’t have time to film for the time being.

the second.

That's because of Chen Ping's current star status, even if Nolan wants to film it...it will be difficult for Chen Ping to be the male lead for the time being.

In other words, it's not that I can't take on the role of male number one.

But it is difficult to be the male lead in a series of blockbusters.

Like Batman.

Not to mention that the relationship between Nolan and Chen Ping is like this.

No matter how good the relationship was, it was impossible for Chen Ping to play Batman.

after all.

Chen Ping's current qualifications are not enough.

He only has two movies, Lord of the Rings and Heroes.

But in Lord of the Rings, Chen Ping plays the male number 5.

Dare you say that the success of The Lord of the Rings is because of Chen Ping?

Although Hero is the leading male, for Hollywood, Hero is an overseas film.

in addition.

The hero made a fortune though.

But the total box office is only over 200 million US dollars.

This is very sensational in the country.

In Hollywood, this box office can only be said to be average.

Even later, Chen Ping starred in The Matrix and Batman, both of which were supporting roles.

And it's not even the first supporting role.

What's more, these two movies haven't been released yet.

so.

If you want to quickly win the leading male role, quickly win the role of the leading male lead in a blockbuster movie.

Chen Ping had to give himself a little hesitation.

For example, find some awesome scripts.

certainly.

If it were an ordinary script, director Nolan would definitely not be interested.

But if it's "Inception," it's different.

…

but.

Although Chen Ping's idea is good.

But for the time being, Batman has just ended, and Nolan is unlikely to direct the next show for the time being.

But Chen Ping can't just wait for Nolan.

so.

After leaving the Batman crew, Chen Ping was ready to take on other films.

But it's a pity.

Although after signing the contract with CAA, CAA did recommend many new dramas to Chen Ping.

But Chen Ping took a look.

These scripts are relatively average. Even if Chen Ping plays the role, it will be difficult for him to perform well.

"Chen, are you really not going to accept these scenes?"

"I feel like these characters have little character."

"Chen, you should know that not every actor can encounter those classic roles."

"I know...but if it's a role that doesn't make any sense and can just make some money, I'd rather not do it."

"Well, this is your choice. Anyway, we are just a cooperative relationship."

Kang Bo complained and left.

"Ah……"

Chen Ping smiled.

Chen Ping also saw it.

Kang Bo seemed a little unhappy about his rejection.

only.

It's useless for Kang Bo to be upset. CAA has no right to interfere with Chen Ping.

If it were true, he would be bound to the agency as a normal actor.

Hey.

You don’t want to act, right?

Okay.

Since you don’t want to act, then you shouldn’t act in the next few years.

Think domestic.

A series of actors, even kings... have been banned by the company.

Fortunately, Chen Ping has always maintained a calmer attitude in Hollywood.

If you are too eager for success, you will be restricted by these brokerage companies.

For this.

Chen Ping didn't say anything. Everyone was using each other, not to mention CAA.

Chen Ping knows.

As long as he shows his influence, a series of heavy resources will also come.

for example.

After The Matrix and Batman are released, Chen Ping's resources will definitely take off.

But these two movies will have to wait until they are released.

It's just that Chen Ping is not a person who likes to waste time.

After thinking about it, Chen Ping decided to make a few films of his own.

All right.

In fact, Chen Ping doesn't really want to be a director.

Although Chen Ping had some ideas before.

But later Chen Ping denied it.

Acting is an art, and directing is also an art.

To become a good director, it takes as much time as an actor.

Even more is considered.

After all, actors only need to act.

As a director, you not only have to think about how to shoot, but you also have to teach actors how to act.

Again.

Chen Ping doesn't have great directing talent.

Although I went to Nortel to learn a little bit, I just signed up for a training class.

It's okay to take pictures.

But shooting those classic blockbusters is not possible for the time being.

but.

Blockbuster films cannot be filmed for the time being.

How about making some low-budget films that do well at the box office?

for example.

There is also a movie called "The Man from Earth" that only cost US$10,000 to shoot but generated US$200 million in box office.