Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

"The most handsome?"

Looking at Chen Ping, Gao Xixi smiled mysteriously: "Although your appearance is not bad, if you really shoot Cao Cao, your appearance will definitely not be good. When the time comes, I will ask the makeup artist to apply more oil on your face. .”

"I'll go, it's going to disgrace me."

"Besides, your figure is too standard. Let me see, you have been putting on weight for me in the past few days."

"Holy shit..."

Chen Ping gave Gao Xixi a middle finger.

but.

Ordinary actors may not accept this condition.

It's okay to be ugly.

After all, this is makeup, and after removing the makeup, it still looks the same.

But gaining weight is not something that ordinary actors can do.

As soon as you gain weight, your entire figure will change, and it will be difficult to recover in the future.

only.

Now Chen Ping, he no longer pays special attention to personal appearance.

At his current position, the name Chen Ping is a golden sign.

Not to mention.

Chen Ping also has a system.

"Okay, I'll eat more midnight snacks these days."

Chen Ping nodded.

This surprised Gao Xixi: "You really plan to gain weight."

"Didn't you say that?"

"Uh...I lied to you. Nowadays, actors don't have to work so hard when filming. Although your figure doesn't look like Cao Cao, your figure can also be changed through external means."

"fine."

Chen Ping nodded.

Of course he knows this way.

In fact, this is also makeup.

It's just filling the outside of the body through various molds.

even.

For some people who have no muscles, a muscle mold is directly made for them.

At first glance, you really thought you had met a muscular man.

But although this is possible, the effect is very average.

Since it is the New Three Kingdoms and it is an adaptation of a famous work, it doesn’t matter if Chen Ping sacrifices a little.

After confirming that Chen Ping really planned to gain weight, Gao Xixi couldn't help but admire him: "He is indeed a five-star actor, I admire him."

"Okay, don't be convinced. But, Director Xixi, I like the role of Cao Cao, and I also want to play it. However, I also want to hear your thoughts."

"Chen Ping, how about you tell me what you think."

"That's okay too."

If it were before, Chen Ping would naturally not be able to take the initiative to give advice to the director.

But what is Chen Ping's identity now?

Don't call it an opinion.

It's not impossible to change the script, make a lot of changes, and even shoot according to Chen Ping's requirements.

certainly.

Chen Ping also has his own training as an actor. Under normal circumstances, he does not interfere with directors.

But before filming started, Chen Ping still wanted to determine the style of the entire film.

otherwise.

Although Chen Ping has acting skills, his style is not determined, or his positioning is not accurate. When the time comes, he will be criticized when it is filmed.

How dare Chen Ping be careless about this masterpiece adapted from four famous works.

Think about it.

Chen Ping said: "The old version of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. I feel that if we re-shoot the Three Kingdoms and want to create new ideas, we can't just follow the old version. What I mean is that the new version of the Three Kingdoms can be the Romance of the Three Kingdoms + A combination of the Three Kingdoms."

Chen Ping's suggestion made Gao Xixi slap her in the face: "I thought of it together."

Gao Xixi said: "I have been thinking about it for a long time since I received the project of the New Three Kingdoms. I am also a fan of the old version of the Three Kingdoms. However, although the old version of the Three Kingdoms is very classic, it also has many shortcomings. Even the original Romance of the Three Kingdoms also has many Disadvantages. For example, the power on the side of Wu State in Jiangdong is too devalued. Lu Su and Zhou Yu are all famous figures through the ages... It would be a bit shameful to be played by Zhuge like this. In terms of the portrayal of Liu Bei, although the old version of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms I prefer Liu Bei, but Liu Bei's performance has some aura without overlord. In fact, Liu Bei who can establish the Shu Kingdom is definitely not just benevolent and righteous. In addition, other supporting roles, such as Cao Pi, Xun Yu... etc. are also very good. Brilliant character.”

"Yes, I also think that outstanding supporting roles can better highlight the splendor of the Three Kingdoms."

Chen Ping also nodded.

Then, Chen Ping continued: "Although the old version of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is classic, in terms of lines... I feel that it is a little biased."

"How do you say this?"

"The advantage of partial writing is that it makes the characters more consistent with the original work and has more charm. But now, unlike before, there are actually many viewers who have never seen the original Romance of the Three Kingdoms. At the same time, many people are interested in classical Chinese I don’t really understand it either. So, I think more vernacular texts should be added...even modern texts."

This is a very outstanding feature in the previous life of the New Three Kingdoms.

certainly.

This feature has also been criticized by a lot of people on Zhihu, saying that an ancient person is fooling around.

But Chen Ping felt that this was really a major feature of the New Three Kingdoms.

If you really want to film it according to the original work and what the ancients said, you probably won’t understand what the ancients said.

So things like TV series.

He just took pictures for people to see.

It would be enough to be able to understand it more clearly and photograph it more clearly.

There is no need to create some intellectuals.

"It can be understood by adding vernacular, adding modern literature..."

Gao Xixi had some hesitation.

Chen Ping knew that this proposal would indeed be controversial.

But Chen Ping continued: "Director Xixi, why don't I say a few lines for you to listen to?"

"OK."

"Like this sentence."

Just thinking about it, Chen Ping thought of a famous sentence from the New Three Kingdoms in his previous life.

"Say my name and I'll scare you."

This sentence is a line from Xing Daorong in the previous life of the New Three Kingdoms.

This guy has always claimed to be the best general in the Three Kingdoms, but in fact he is a parallel importer and likes to brag.

So when he said this sentence, it instantly became a hot word on the Internet, and people rushed to imitate it.

Needless to say.

When Chen Ping said these words, Gao Xixi almost sprayed water.

"Say my name, I'll scare you... Oh my God, Chen Ping, your lines are so ridiculous that they don't pay for their lives."

No.

You call this sentence ancient prose, but it is actually not ancient prose.

Because there is no such sentence as "scare you" in ancient Chinese literature.

But you said he is not Gu Wen.

It conforms to the format of ancient Chinese very well, and it looks very neat, with no grammatical problems.

But it is such a sentence that is neither ancient nor modern, but it makes it extremely attractive.

certainly.

In addition to this sentence, there are a series of other lines that are more modern and interesting.

for example.

Admiral Pan Feng said: My big ax has long been hungry and thirsty.

This is a classic Internet term.

But this guy, like Xing Daorong, is also a standard parallel importer.

After saying this, Hua Xiong was killed by Hua Xiong in three rounds.

Listen to these lines.

Just now Chen Ping said that the entire line should be more modern, but Gao Xixi was still hesitant.

But now that she heard it, Gao Xixi felt a little moved.

Why does New Three Kingdoms surpass Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

Based on the original work, I guess it can't be surpassed.

But with certain modifications in terms of lines and settings, we can really create some new ideas.

"Okay, I will consider this suggestion carefully."

After thinking for a while, Gao Xixi nodded: "Is there anything else?"

"Last piece of advice."

Finally, Chen Ping said: "Director Xixi, since we are filming New Three Kingdoms, the main plot should still be based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Therefore, I think some of the main actors in it should all read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. "

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not an ordinary work after all.

As one of the four major classics, its audience is extremely wide.

The general public does not need to read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms or read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms... or even understand nothing about it.

But as an actor... he is naturally more professional.

Although this cannot be said, not watching Romance of the Three Kingdoms does not mean that you cannot play the role well.

But if you can read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a more profound way, maybe you can reach a higher level.

Although New Three Kingdoms in the previous life was criticized by many people, there are actually some places that were well shot.

For example, some supporting roles.

Like Lu Su, Zhou Yu...their performances are no worse than Zhuge's.

There are also Sun Quan, Huang Zhong, Cao Pi, Sima, Xiandi... these are all very good actors.

If this is not a profound understanding of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, how can it be so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people?

"Okay, that's a good suggestion. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms must be read carefully by all the main actors."

"No, not only intensive reading, but also when I have time, I have to convene everyone to hold a reading group on The Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

"Director Xixi, okay, when the time comes, everyone will talk about their understanding of the role."

"no problem."

On this day, Gao Xixi and Chen Ping had a pleasant chat.

However, New Three Kingdoms is a big drama, and it won’t be able to be launched all at once.

Preparations are being made in all aspects.

For the time being, Chen Ping can only wait for a while.

But this time.

Zeng Lanjian, who was arranged by Chen Ping to be brought to Hollywood, now received a call from Chen Ping.

…

"Brother Ping, our film "This Man Is From Earth" is about to be released."

"So fast?"

"Well, I don't know what happened, but the theater company actually made arrangements for us in advance."

"That's a good thing. What's the filming rate?"

"1 point."

"I go."

Chen Ping complained: "These guys must have too few queues."

Just complaining.

Chen Ping only spent less than 10,000 US dollars on this film. For major theater companies, they all think that this kind of film is for their own entertainment.

They have also seen many such films.

so.

Under normal circumstances, they don't pay attention to such films at all.

They can give you 1 point of arranging movies, but if there weren't any blockbusters recently, they wouldn't bother to give it.

but.

Anyway, the investment in this film is not big, and he wants to give it a try.

"It's okay. No matter what, we will definitely not lose money."

"Always pay attention to the box office and let me know if anything happens."

"good."

Hang up the phone.

…

at this time.

The major theater companies in Hollywood have already arranged the filming rates for each film.

However, because there have been no blockbusters recently, the overall box office situation during this period is not ideal.

certainly.

Precisely because there have been no blockbusters in recent times, fewer people have been watching movies in recent times.

Even if there are some, many of them are just to kill boring time.

Chen Ping's previous film "This Man Is From Earth" was scheduled for midnight.

This time slot can be said to be a garbage file.

Basically not many people are willing to watch movies at this time.

But even so.

As soon as midnight arrived, many people walked into the cinema in twos and threes.

Among these people, there are more couples.

As for what they are doing in the cinema at this time?

Only God knows.

…

"What kind of movie is this?"

"Whatever movie it is."

"Would you like to take a look?"

"If there's anything good to see, honey, let's take a shot."

"This is a movie theater, so it's not very good."

"What's wrong with this? Look, it's so dark here that you can't see at all."

"No."

"It's okay, look, what everyone else is doing."

At this time, some friends who walked into the cinema looked back and forth.

No matter what is on the screen, everyone is doing their own thing.

Some kiss their girlfriends.

Some hugged each other.

Some have already done some indescribable things.

But passion sometimes runs out.

It is impossible for a group of lovers to be so passionate all the time.

When their passion subsided, they gradually turned their attention to the screen.

Although they didn't want to watch it, when they casually put their eyes on the screen, they were somewhat attracted by this movie.

"Hey, this movie looks interesting."

"Yeah?"

"Look, this guy says he's 14,000 years old."

"This is bullshit."

"No, no, no, it's true. You see, there are a series of things from ancient times in his home. In addition, he also told some secrets from ancient times."

After just a moment, the couples who walked into the cinema stared at the camera seriously.

Like the characters in the film, they all feel that the protagonist is lying.

At the same time, they also wanted to use more other methods to expose him.

But.

The more they get involved in it, the more they find that many of the words spoken by the male protagonist are full of philosophy.

for example.

The hero said that no matter how long a person lives, he cannot transcend the era in which he lives. He cannot know more than the best people of this era.

This statement makes perfect sense.

Because a series of supporting characters in the play are suspicious and think that the male protagonist is lying.

If not, then someone who has lived for 14,000 years should be very smart, very knowledgeable, and even the most awesome person in the world.

But with such words, the male protagonist suddenly explained why he looked so ordinary.

As he said, although I have lived for 14,000 years, it does not mean that I am a genius. All I have is time.

Such philosophical words made the onlookers feel very meaningful.

This can also leave you momentarily speechless.

In plain language, that is, I have lived 140 million, do I have to be a genius?

In this, maybe I can become a genius.

But there is a high possibility that I am actually the same as ordinary people.

This also made the whole film more interesting.

You think he is lying, but sorry, I have no proof.

Then, they did nothing and stared at the screen intently.

【I have seen rivers formed

Saw the valley disappear.

Witness the end of the endless landscape.

I've seen stars collide.

Hear the roar of the sea.

I know what it means to lose your only friend]

[I met someone, got his name, said a few words, and then he died. 】

[Time cannot be seen or heard. It cannot be weighed or measured in a laboratory. Time is just our subjective feeling about our changes before and after. What were we like one nanosecond ago, and what will happen to us the next nanosecond? The Hopi see time as a landscape that exists before and after us, and we move, in time, through it piece by piece. 】

You think this movie was just shot by an entertainment player.

Although he certainly looks like he is.

But watching it, people have already been immersed in the philosophical system built by the male protagonist.