Chapter 428
It is said that the budget of Kung Fu 3 has exceeded that of Guardians
During the time that Ling Suisui was resting at home, except for the day of the class reunion when she was on several hot searches with the word "explosive" in it, she kept a low profile at other times.
The next hot news about her on the Internet was the launch of Kung Fu 3.
To date, the Rose series of films has accumulated nearly 5 billion US dollars in box office revenue, with the two Kung Fu Master films accounting for the bulk of the revenue. Being able to act in this IP is a huge bonus for an actor, even if it's just to make his face familiar to the audience.
Last year, a gossip maker broke the news that Jing Xinyi and Lin Yahan both starred in Kung Fu 3. After that, they experienced several rounds of rumors that were difficult to tell true or false, such as "being replaced", "being parachuted in to snatch the role", "xx role is Li Mo 2.0", etc., which ignited the enthusiasm of many people who like to watch gossip.
Because many gossipmongers broke the news that many scenes of Kung Fu 3 were shot in China, and Dillard is also considering using more Chinese actors, so as long as the movie is not officially announced, people in the domestic entertainment industry can't help but feel uneasy.
Many people hold the idea that "since Jing Xinyi can do it, then I can do it too", and go through the domestic entertainment industry's pie-tearing process on major platforms. Unfortunately, Dilande did not receive the above flirtations, and the contract that should have been signed had already been signed.
When the official announcement was made, apart from Ling Suisui who played Li Mo, only Jing Xinyi's name was mentioned. Apart from this, Dilland did not announce any other Chinese actors.
Although this official list does not include everyone...but instead of expecting others to be "surprise guests", it is better to confirm that they are not participating or are just making a cameo appearance.
It is the Asians in Hollywood who get more roles with Chinese faces.
Although this is also what many film bloggers have predicted, unless the domestic entertainment industry can produce another actor like Ling Suisui, whose acting skills and abilities are irreplaceable, it is only in dreams that ordinary traffic stars can go international through Hollywood.
From this perspective, the role that Jing Xinyi got seems even more precious. She has her own abilities, and the protagonist of this film is Ling Suisui, who has a certain say in the Rose series. These two factors worked together to achieve this result.
After the official announcement, Yisi, who had been worried for nearly half a year, could finally breathe a sigh of relief and feel at ease to brag boldly.
Some people have previously included Jing Xinyi in the "Toe-picking Time Table", mocking her for not being able to get good resources. Yisi was vague in the past, but now she is proud and says with confidence that sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood, and you can't eat the hot tofu in a hurry.
You may have joined the crew seamlessly, but what’s the point of shooting more assembly-line costume dramas? I miss you very much in the superhero movie, hehe.
Yisi enjoyed the blow job, but Jing Xinyi felt too much pressure.
She couldn't help but ask Ling Suisui how he dealt with this situation. After all, in her impression, Ling Suisui had always carried very high expectations from fans and audiences.
After listening to this, Ling Suisui looked at her a few times.
She said, "Why are you so nervous? Shouldn't I be the one who should be most anxious about the film's performance?"
"If the box office is good, you will brag about the benefits of blockbuster movies and your popularity among the public will increase. If the box office is not good, you will quickly cut ties. It's just a minor supporting role that didn't offend anyone. I'm here to take the blame, so you can't be blamed."
It means that the two of them are very familiar with each other, and there are no outsiders around at the moment, so Ling Sui speaks so casually.
Jing Xinyi wanted to laugh, but felt it was not a good time to laugh. It was only after Ling Suisui teased her a few more times that she couldn't hold back her laughter.
After laughing, Jing Xinyi felt much more relaxed.
"Thank you, Sister Sui." She said from the bottom of her heart, "I am so lucky to have met such a good senior like you."
Ling Suisui said to her: "Do you remember how I treated you? Even when you become rich in the future, you must not forget it."
Um? Jing Xinyi didn't quite follow Ling Sui's train of thought, but she nodded following the literal meaning.
"I won't forget it." She said, "If there is a chance - I'm not just saying this in a cliché, but I hope everything goes well for Sister Sui in the future and she won't need help from others. But if there really is a chance, I will definitely try my best."
"You don't have to think about repaying me." Ling Suisui smiled at her, "When you meet younger actors in the future, give them a hand. That will be considered as thanking me."
Jing Xinyi's eyes were almost filled with tears, but she didn't know that Ling Suisui had said this to many people.
Maybe some people will forget, maybe not everyone has this ability...but it doesn’t matter, because not every seed can sprout and grow into a beautiful flower.
The plot of Kung Fu 3 continues from last year's completed "Guardians". The bamboo monster raised by Li Mo was injured in the battle.
In order to cure it, Li Mo brought it back to Tianwu Sect. While reading ancient books and preparing healing medicine for the bamboo monster, she came into contact with more secrets of the sect and the monster...
In the first version of the script outline that Ling Suisui heard, she would bring Theresa and Hilda with her when she returned to China this time. Kung Fu 3 was approximately equal to Guardian 1.5, but the script was later changed.
The original plot of Theresa and Hilda was assigned to more new characters, and Kung Fu 3 also involved more oriental fantasy elements. From the changes in the script, it can be seen that Diland really wants to lay out a larger world view for the Rose series.
In the third film, Li Mo's look also changed a little.
Her combat uniform in the first two films has always been a horse-faced skirt, while her private clothes are various Hanfu or items with Han elements, matched with modern clothing, combining Chinese and Western styles.
Ling Suisui remembered that Li Mo wore back coats and short sleeves in summer, and coats and short jackets in winter. The stylist was really attentive to Li Mo. Almost every look was in line with the weather conditions at the time. It was both cool and warm, and also looked very fashionable.
This time, Li Mo added a brand new round-neck robe to her wardrobe - this is not only her clothes, but also the standard "Taoist uniform" of her fellow disciples of the Tianwu School.
When Ling Sui was taking her final makeup photos, the stylist was explaining to her:
"The round-collared robe continues Li Mo's previous idea of printing the array pattern on the horse-faced skirt, so it is not only the Taoist uniform of the Tianwu Sect, but also a weapon, or a magical instrument."
"We originally wanted to make the round-neck robes in different colors, so that they could correspond to the different personalities of each character, but the visual effect would not be harmonious and the colorful look would be messy."
“So, we finally decided on ultramarine, which is the traditional color of China and a very ancient and vivid blue.”
It’s also my support color, Ling Sui thought to himself.
This was really a coincidence, and because of this, her satisfaction and love for this outfit increased dramatically.
The stylist told her that in order to increase the recognition of each character, although everyone wore an ultramarine round-necked robe, each person's dressing style and makeup were different.
Li Mo's round-neck robe is relatively small in volume, so the stylist put a silk scarf on one shoulder and secured it with a fashion belt in the middle. This way of wearing was popular on windbreakers before, and in recent years many Hanfu bloggers have used it on round-neck robes.
"Very fashionable." Ling Suisui took a photo in front of the mirror, "Is a silk scarf also a magical tool?"
Stylist: "Of course, every accessory you wear is a prop that can be used in a fight. I have received many requests, and none of them are purely decorative."
Well, this is in line with Li Mo’s personality.
After all, no superhero would bring a bunch of beautiful trash to a fight, but if these are weapons, it makes sense.
Ling Suisui only tried on her costume, and after filming started, she got to know many of the stylists’ clever ideas on the set.
The character with a more dignified and stable personality is dressed according to the restored style of the round-necked robe, and even his hair is combed meticulously. It would not be out of place to teleport directly from here to the Hengdian costume drama set;
For some younger characters with bold and outgoing personalities, the round-necked robes are more voluminous, and they are even worn directly as windbreakers and long coats, just open, and various modern casual clothes underneath.
The crew's dedication can be felt from every detail. At least when it comes to clothing, Ling Suisui is very satisfied.
Jing Xinyi was also very happy. She didn't expect that her character could also use similar costumes in a different way. She has a lot of tassels around her waist, and her two braids are braided with strips of cloth of the same color, giving her a very gangster-like feeling.
Perhaps to match her braids, the weapon used by Jing Xinyi's character is a whip. Like fans, this is not unpopular in the domestic martial arts field, but it is a relatively new thing abroad.
Jing Xinyi likes her whip very much. She originally wanted to ask if the prop could be taken away after the filming, but on second thought, she still hoped to have the opportunity to use it again in the future.
The villain in Kung Fu 3 is still a monster, but this time the monster is very special.
In the third film, Li Mo's strength increases, and the villain's strength and status also increase accordingly. The opponent she is fighting this time is also very powerful. It is called the iron-eating beast in the script.
...Yes, the real body is a giant panda.
Of course, it is impossible for Diland to really invite a giant panda to make a movie. This monster, like the bamboo monster, still requires the use of special effects technology.
Ling Suisui has seen the design drawings of the iron-eating beast. Overall, it retains many characteristics of the giant panda, but its body size is several times larger, and its claws and teeth are highlighted. The overall image looks very fierce and ferocious, and has basically nothing to do with the word "cute".
The director had discussed with Ling Suisui before, saying that Kung Fu 3 designed the image of the giant panda like this, and also set it up as a monster that is both good and evil, with an unclear stance. Will Chinese audiences be disgusted by this?
Ling Suisui thought that giant pandas were Chi You's war mounts in ancient times, and it was only in modern times that they made a living by being cute. Anyone who knows a little about giant pandas should know that their fighting power is not low.
And...what the director is worried about shouldn't happen. Not to mention giant pandas, Chinese people can also be villains, but this villain can be bad, but not weak.
This iron-eating beast is very powerful in the movie, and it has a group of subordinates. Li Mo almost fell at its hands.
Although Ling Suisui has to fight the air during filming, what the audience will see in the theater is a very exciting battle. Just by looking at the action scenes, Ling Sui already felt his back aches because there were so many difficult moves, but it looked really handsome when it was filmed well.
She also heard a little gossip that the production budget of Kung Fu 3 has exceeded that of Guardians. Moreover, when it comes to filming, even for the most cost-conscious producers, it is difficult to avoid the end result of costs rising.
Okay, now Ling Suisui should really feel stressed.
But she is already in the crew. Can she still say that she is afraid that the movie will flop and she will be forced to step down, so she won't act? Such a thought had never occurred to Ling Suisui.
So - no matter what is waiting for her ahead, just give it a try.
The audience believes in her, and she always believes in the audience.
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