Chapter 703 This role is more suitable for you
"The Wandering Earth" is a huge hit, and the happiest people besides the film's creators are the producers of "Shanghai Fortress".
If you only look at some external data, the two movies are actually quite similar.
They are all adaptations of big IPs, and are promoted as domestic hard science fiction.
In terms of directors, Guo Fan’s famous work is "You Are the Apple of My Eye", and Teng Huatao, the director of "Shanghai Fortress", is famous for "Love is Not Blind".
Both of them started out by making romance films, and Teng Huatao is much more famous than Guo Fan.
In terms of casting, "Shanghai Fortress" is a little weaker. The combination of Gu Wei and Wu Jing is currently unmatched in the domestic film industry.
But Lu Han Jiashuqi is also attractive enough.
Even though he has revealed that he is in a relationship, Lu Han still has the second highest traffic in the domestic entertainment industry after Gu Wei. His last movie, "The Lost Tomb," grossed 1 billion yuan.
Shu Qi has been in the film industry for many years and has both acting skills and national popularity.
The producer of "Shanghai Fortress" is also China Film Group, and it started filming almost at the same time as "The Wandering Earth".
However, "The Wandering Earth" was a joint production between China Film Group and Satellite TV, while the other major partner of "Shanghai Fortress" was Hong Kong's "CTS Entertainment".
At the beginning, China Film Group did not have enough money to invest in "The Wandering Earth", partly because "Shanghai Fortress" also required considerable funds.
China Film Group is the largest film group in China. Although it is not short of money, it has many places to spend money.
The box office of "The Wandering Earth" has been soaring, and domestic audiences are optimistic about the future of domestic science fiction films. Taking advantage of this popularity, "Shanghai Fortress" quickly set a release date.
"This is a science fiction war film made for the Chinese people, and the movie will present the whole of Shanghai to the audience.
Those familiar scenes and sci-fi settings, as well as the feeling of alien invasion, will be brought to the audience in the most realistic way and create a very close connection with everyone.
Science fiction, war, and love, after five years of hard work by the team, I finally presented the images I wanted to everyone."
The official Weibo account of "Shanghai Fortress" released the first trailer of the movie. Director Fuji talked about how difficult it was to shoot the movie during an interview with the media.
"After the huge success of 'The Wandering Earth,' it feels like domestic science fiction films have suddenly taken off. 'Shanghai Fortress' has been very popular recently, and many people online are looking forward to it."
In the hotel room, Jingtian was wearing a light pink pajamas, leaning on the sofa and browsing his phone. The white semicircle of the V-neckline was faintly visible, and a pair of long, straight legs were crossed.
Gu Wei, who was sitting next to her, didn't notice the alluring scenery at all. He was holding a portable laptop in his hand, his attention focused on the screen.
Gu Wei was filming on the set of "Life Events" and Da Tiantian came to visit him. After finishing her day's work, she naturally stayed in a hotel room.
"[The Wandering Earth] cannot reflect the average level of domestic science fiction films.
It’s not that I’m not optimistic about the future development of domestic science fiction films. Perhaps for a long time in the future, there will be no works comparable to "The Wandering Earth" produced in China.
"Shanghai Fortress" is a joke." Da Tiantian's words drew Gu Wei's attention away from his notebook, and he said with some disdain.
"No way, judging from all aspects, even if Shanghai Fortress isn't as good as The Wandering Earth, it won't be as bad as you say, right?" Jing Tian looked at Gu Wei in disbelief, "Have you seen the finished film?"
She knew that Gu Wei had a good relationship with China Film Group Corporation, and that "Shanghai Fortress" was a film produced by China Film Group Corporation.
"Well, I guess so." I haven't seen it now, but I have seen it in the original time and space.
"Teng Huatao doesn't know how to make science fiction films. This romance film disguised as a science fiction film has a bunch of crap plot and special effects.
Although I have a good relationship with Lu Han, there is really no way to wash my hands of this incident. His performance was terrible.
That's normal, he is an idol, not a professional actor.
If the director is good, some dramas can have good effects, but if the director is not good, the performance effect is simply a disaster."
When talking about "Shanghai Fortress", Gu Wei couldn't help but complain a few more words.
In the original time and space, he watched "The Wandering Earth" before watching "Shanghai Fortress", and the result was that he was completely confused.
There are so many flaws in this movie that I can’t even list them all.
From the plot to the actors to the special effects, there is almost nothing to shine at.
It’s hard to believe that director Teng Huatao had previously made such good works as "Love Is Not Blind" and "Dwelling Narrowness".
Da Tiantian didn't expect Gu Wei to have such a low opinion of this movie.
"It's rare to see you belittle a movie like this. According to what you said, Shanghai Fortress must be a terrible movie."
“It’s terrible!”
"Let's just talk about this behind closed doors. Don't say this outside, especially in front of the media. You have too much influence now." Jing Tian frowned slightly and gave a worried warning.
Gu Wei turned his head to look at Da Tiantian's fair little face and couldn't help but kiss her.
"Don't worry, this is just a chat between us. I couldn't help but complain a few words. I will definitely be careful with what I say and do when I go out.
I have no grudge against Teng Huatao, and I am still friends with Xiaolu. I will not do anything to offend others for no reason.
I don’t need to criticize the quality of Shanghai Fortress; everyone will know what it’s like after it’s released.”
"Yeah." Jing Tian nodded, hugged Gu Wei's arm, and looked at the laptop screen in front of him.
"Is this the script you're reading?"
"Yes, the third part of Detective Chinatown, as I told you before, will start filming around May."
Da Tiantian's eyes lit up. Due to the huge sales of the first two films, the "Detective Chinatown" series has become one of the best-selling IPs in China.
"What's the content of the third part? Can you tell me in advance?"
“It’s hard to explain this in a few words, but the main plot is still the story of the two protagonists, Qin Feng and Tang Ren, traveling to a foreign country to solve a case.
The third part is set in Tokyo, and the case is a closed-room murder.
You’ll know when the movie comes out.”
“Have you found all the actors?”
Gu Wei nodded.
“Because the third film takes place in Tokyo, apart from the two protagonists, all other roles were played by local actors.
The heroine is the famous Japanese actress Yui Aragaki, and Satoshi Tsumabuki from the second film.
"Aragaki Yui?
I've seen her in "Love Letter" and she's a super cute Japanese actress."
Jingtian sighed, an envious look on his face.
Gu Wei knew what she was thinking, but there was indeed no role suitable for Da Tiantian in "Detective Chinatown 3".
"What are your recent work arrangements? Will you be filming after the New Year?"
"I have a few events this month and I'm also shooting a cover photo for ELLE Fashion, but I don't need to join the crew for now.
My team suggested waiting until after [Si Teng] before taking on another role."
"Your team's suggestions are very correct. There will be many scripts for [Si Teng] looking for you in the future." Gu Wei smiled and hugged Jing Tian in his arms, with his other hand on the other's white and round thigh.
Da Tiantian’s skin is very good, smooth, delicate and a little cool, and feels great to the touch.
"I really miss the time when we were filming "Sito". It would be great if there was a suitable opportunity for us to film together again." Jing Tian leaned in Gu Wei's arms, with her small hands on his chest.
Gu Wei hugged Da Tiantian and moved his hands from her thighs to her soft waist.
“It’s not like there’s no chance.”
"Is there a role suitable for me?" Jing Tian turned his head and looked at Gu Wei in surprise and asked.
"My company is preparing a TV series with a male lead. With your image, it shouldn't be a problem for you to play the female lead."
"Really? That's great. What drama is it?" Gu Wei's words made Da Tiantian excited. She herself didn't expect that she would have such a gain from visiting the set this time.
"It's called 'Joy of Life', adapted from a well-known online novel of the same name."
The original version of "Joy of Life" started filming in 2018 and was released online in 2019.
However, the copyright of "Joy of Life" has been in the hands of Gu Wei. He planned to act in this drama himself, but because he has been very busy, it has been delayed until now.
"When is the shooting?" Jing Tian was a little impatient.
“It’s still early, we only have the script at the moment, the crew hasn’t set up the show yet and we haven’t started looking for actors.
You are the first actor confirmed besides me.
I plan to start filming after the filming of "Detective Chinatown 3" is completed, and the earliest will be in the second half of the year.
If you have time, you can read the original novel first, and I will send you the script later."
“Well, I will study it carefully.”
Jingtian nodded seriously.
As the two chatted, Gu Wei's hands had already climbed up from the other's soft waist. The thin silk pajamas could not block anything.
After a while, Da Tiantian's fair and pretty face flushed, and she collapsed in Gu Wei's arms with her eyes blurred, like a lamb to be slaughtered, allowing anyone to do whatever he wanted.
Jing Tian, who came to visit the set, only stayed for one night. The next day, Gu Wei returned to the crew to film and she also left the hotel.
"Where did you run away from? If you say you are my biological mother, then you are my biological mother. If you say you want to cancel my account, then I will cancel it?" On the steps beside the road, Gu Wei, wearing a plaid shirt, looked at the fashionable woman in front of him with disdain.
The woman is Wu Xiaowen's biological mother. Due to some things, she was unable to raise her daughter and now wants to take the child away from Mo Sanmei.
"Xiao Wen was born at 9:00 AM in June 2015. I labored for 27 hours, but she wouldn't come out, so I ended up having a cesarean section.
She also has a diamond-shaped birthmark on her left ankle. If you still don't believe it, you can do a paternity test!" Huang Mengying, who plays Xiaowen's mother Haifei, was excited and stepped backward to block Gu Wei's way forward.
"I'm going to identify you, you old dad." Gu Wei lit a cigarette slowly and left quickly.
"Crack! This is good, passed!
Prepare to transition"
The director's voice came from the loudspeaker, and Gu Wei walked out from the shooting site.
"Boss, I'm sorry for what happened just now. I made you reshoot with me after so many NGs." In the actor's lounge, Huang Mengying, who had just finished her performance, sat opposite Gu Wei and said apologetically.
“It’s okay, don’t worry about it.
You just joined the group and you need to adapt to it, and you performed very well in the last two times." Gu Wei waved his hand.
Huang Mengying's character Hai Fei only has a few scenes, but she is a very important character in the later part of the film.
She is Xiaowen's biological mother, but because she went astray and went to jail, she was unable to fulfill her responsibilities as a mother.
After being released, she wanted to take the child back and raise him by herself, but at this time Xiaowen had already become Mo Sanmei's family member.
After a series of events, not only did Xiaowen not leave, but Haifei also stayed.
It can be said that in the audience's minds, the character Haifei is the final official match of the protagonist Mo Sanmei.
"I went to see The Wandering Earth a few days ago." When the two of them were sitting down to rest, Huang Mengying took the initiative to bring up the topic.
"How does it feel?"
“It was so shocking, the scenes were grand and majestic, the special effects were realistic, and the story was very touching. I even cried during the filming.
I watched it once by myself and then watched it again with my parents."
"Haha, thank you for your support.
But Meng Ying, you actually have time to watch a movie with your parents, it's not easy"
“I’m not a particularly popular star, I’m not that busy.
I had nothing to do during the Chinese New Year holidays, so I just stayed at home and rested," said Huang Mengying.
Gu Wei thought about it.
"Meng Ying, do you have a TV series coming out soon? I think I saw it on the news a few days ago."
"The drama 'You Who Came From the River' will be aired on the 12th of this month, starring Sister Ma Li and Teacher Pan Yueming, and I play the second female lead in it." Huang Mengying said with a smile.
"Which channel is broadcasting it? I'll check it out later."
"Mango TV's Golden Eagle Exclusive Theater will broadcast the series following "The Story of Minglan".
But the results are a bit behind [Do You Know]."
The two chatted back and forth, and agent Yang Dan walked behind Gu Wei.
"Boss, phone call."
"who?"
"Director Guo."
Gu Wei took out his phone, smiled and stood up.
"I'm going to answer a phone call."
Huang Mengying smiled and nodded.
"Hey, Director Guo, is the roadshow going well in the US?
Really? That’s great!
How are the talks going with Netflix?
I have no objection. We already agreed on the deal with Netflix, so just go ahead and talk about it.
Mr. Ren from China Film Group is with you. He is an expert in this area.
Then I will wait for your good news, and we will celebrate together at the celebration banquet in the capital at the end of the month."
After chatting for a few words, Gu Wei hung up the phone and came back.
"Is it about "The Wandering Earth"?" Huang Mengying looked curious. Gu Wei's agent just mentioned Director Guo, and she guessed that the person calling might be Guo Fan, the director of "The Wandering Earth".
"Yes~" Gu Wei nodded.
Guo Fan called him to discuss selling the streaming rights to Netflix. Gu Wei gave his opinion and told him the price he had in mind, but the exact price would depend on how the negotiation went with the other party.
"Director Guo went to the United States a few days ago for a roadshow and had some things to discuss with me."
"Today is the 23rd. I just checked the data online. The Wandering Earth has been released for 18 days and its total box office has exceeded 4.5 billion. It is about to surpass the 4.8 billion of Ne Zha, becoming the second highest-grossing film in history.
At this rate, 5 billion shouldn't be difficult to reach.
Is it possible for [The Wandering Earth] to catch up with [Wolf Warrior 2]?"
After hearing Huang Mengying's words, Gu Wei opened his phone and took a look.
The current real-time box office of "The Wandering Earth" is 4.583 billion, and it is about to reach 4.6 billion.
It held the title of single-day box office champion for 16 days starting from the second day of its release, but dropped to second place yesterday.
"Alita: Battle Angel", produced by Spielberg, was released yesterday and grossed 120 million yuan on the first day.
"Surpassing Wolf Warrior 2 is unrealistic. Based on current box office trends, we can expect to see around 500-600 million yuan in the next ten days or so. It shouldn't be a problem for the film to exceed 5 billion yuan."
"The top three films in mainland China's film history are all from our company, and two of them are starred by you, boss. That's amazing!" Huang Mengying looked at Gu Wei with admiration and a hint of pride in her expression.
The company she was talking about was not [Jiaxing Media] but [Wei Ming Tian Xia].
She is an artist of Jiaxing, Gu Wei is the major shareholder of Jiaxing and the boss of Weiming Tianxia, so rounding it off, she can also be considered an artist of Weiming Tianxia.
“It’s not that exaggerated. The Wolf Warrior series belongs to Wu Jing, and The Wandering Earth is also a project initiated by China Film Group.
Only Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World can be considered a true work of Wei Ming Tian Xia.
(End of this chapter)
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