With the help of Qin Li, the movie emperor, in studying the script and rehearsing the lines, Ji Li and the character "Chen Yi" got along very smoothly, and many heavy and difficult scenes were almost easily solved.
The only bad point is that the temperament that the role of the evil monk wants to reveal is too evil and charming. Many times, when the two of them were reading the script, their minds were diverted to other things.
Finally, it took Jili half a day to not come to bed.
The film "The Demon Monk" will start shooting in two weeks. Before the shooting starts, there are a series of things to do such as makeup photos and script reading. Ji Li must make enough time to arrange them.
So, after Ji Li and Qin Li spent nearly half a month together in the United States, they booked a return ticket back to China.
No matter how good your love life is, you still can’t neglect your career.
The car stopped in the airport aisle, and there was still some time before the security check ended.
"Sure? How about I take you in?"
"No, I can do it alone." Ji Li refused with a smile.
Although not many people can recognize Ji Li at overseas airports, Qin Li is different.
The other party is a top actor in China and is also quite famous overseas.
This time there is no "The Backpacker" program filming as a suitable reason. What if, like last time at the Iceland airport, he is recognized by fans, and photos are taken and posted on domestic forums, there will be a lot of blood and gore.
"Have you talked to Sister Yu and the others? The company will send someone to pick us up at the airport, right?" Qin Li was still worried.
His overseas film work has not yet been completed, so he cannot return to China with Ji Li this time.
"Don't worry, Baozi knows my landing time and will arrange someone to pick me up at the airport." Ji Li pinched Qin Li's thin lips and teased with a smile, "Please stop nagging me, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave."
Qin Li held his lover's slightly cold hand and kissed it, "In two months at most, I will fly back to see you as soon as the filming here is finished."
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come home." Ji Li responded gently.
Qin Li was obviously pleased by these words. He took a deep breath to suppress his reluctance. "Go, it's almost time."
The airport access road is only open for temporary stops of five minutes.
Ji Li nodded, unbuckled his seat belt and got out of the car.
He came with just a carry-on backpack and left just as lightly.
Ji Li took two steps towards the airport hall, and suddenly saw behind him through the frosted black glass——
The black car was still parked steadily in the same place, as if it could still sense the affectionate gaze through the car window.
Ji Li paused for a moment, feeling an inexplicable impulse rising in his heart. The next second, he turned around, walked around to the driver's window and knocked twice.
The car window slowly moved down?
"Why? You came back in such a hurry? Did you leave something behind? Didn't I pack it all for you..."
A series of questions? Before it was over, Ji Li leaned in and kissed the other's cold lips.
Brief and gentle, yet unexpectedly bold.
"Qin Li, take care of yourself and don't get hurt again."
Qin Li was stunned for two seconds, and the worry in his eyes was replaced by deep joy. "Okay, I won't make you worry anymore."
Drop-drop-drop-drop
The countdown for the temporary parking warning sounded, and Ji Li hurried back to his station, "Go, I'll watch you leave first, and I'll send you a message about the flight later."
"good."
Qin Li fulfilled his intention and drove away contentedly.
Ji Li watched the other car disappear at the end, then he put on his mask again, lowered the brim of his hat, and easily entered the airport.
…
A long flight of more than ten hours.
Ji Li was not very sleepy, so he simply picked up the script of "The Demon Monk" and read the plot from beginning to end again.
The story begins one hundred years later, when Chen Yi has become a 'demon monk' recognized by the four sects.
It is said that he once worshipped Buddha and became a monk, but in the end he could not distinguish between good and evil, and killed people, slew demons, captured ghosts, and murdered gods. His hands were covered in blood, which was really abominable!
These words? The more they spread, the more confused they became.
The drought in the human world is caused by the evil monk.
The demon tribe was slaughtered by the demon monk.
The gates of hell are wide open. It's the work of the evil monk.
In the end, it seemed that all the evil in the world was caused by Chen Yi.
When Chen Yi heard these messy remarks, he completely ignored them.
Buddhist monks believe in "putting down the butcher knife and becoming a Buddha instantly", but Chen Yi did the opposite, because he knew better than anyone that those who died at his hands were all humans, demons, ghosts, and gods who deserved to die.
Since they can take other people's lives at will, what right does he have to persuade these evil people to do good? Wouldn't it be more pleasant to just kill him?
After the demise of the Su Dynasty, many small countries and dynasties were born within a hundred years.
Recently, the people of Zhongdu are in panic.
Just at the beginning of the month, hundreds of people disappeared out of thin air in their country, from ordinary people to royal aristocrats, from three-year-old children to centenarian men, they disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Half a month later, corpses rained down from the sky.
The pieces of corpses put together look like the people and royal family of Zhongdu who disappeared at the beginning of the month.
Panic spread everywhere, and the people who survived by chance were spreading the news that -
"It's the evil monk! It must be the work of the evil monk Chen Yi!"
The new emperor of Zhongdu Kingdom had just ascended the throne. Seeing such a disaster happen to his prosperous country, he immediately issued a bounty decree.
"We are looking for talented people from all over the world. If you can find the culprit and kill the evil monk, we will give you half of the country's treasury! In addition, we can also meet other conditions."
Under such a call, all kinds of monsters and demons flocked into Zhongdu. Of course, there were also some capable people who knew magic and witchcraft.
This included the evil monk Chen Yi who came to watch the fun.
So? A huge pot has fallen on his head, how can he not come to find out what's going on?
Later, those scammers and talented people who were recruited disappeared one after another. Not only did he not find the so-called evil monk, but he also almost lost his life.
The remaining "capable people" decided to set a trap and frame innocent people.
Anyway, they came here just to get money. Once they tricked everyone in Zhongdu into coming over, they would divide the money they got from the national treasury equally and then leave.
Chen Yi, who was among them, saw through their shameless faces and responded lightly.
He really wanted to see who these people would push to take the blame. Which innocent person or monster will become the "evil monk" in their mouths.
Chen Yi originally just wanted to watch the fun, but he didn't expect that the "evil monk" who was dragged out to take the blame was actually his acquaintance - Yan Su.
Speaking of Yan Su, he had a brief involvement with Chen Yi for four lifetimes.
When the Su Dynasty was destroyed, Chen Yi fought with all the gods and Buddhas and was seriously injured. He descended to the mortal world and found Yan Su, the only survivor, among the pile of bloody corpses all over the city.
He was a commoner of the Su Dynasty and had once believed in Chen Yi along with the whole country.
Severely injured, Chen Yi fell into unprecedented chaos and confusion, and told Yan Su about the "blood sacrifice" matter. He asked Yan Su to kill him to avenge the people of Su Dynasty who died unjustly.
But Yan Su said, Chen Yi was also an innocent person who was kept in the dark, and he even gave up the opportunity to become a god because of this matter. He did nothing wrong and should not die.
It's all the gods and Buddhas who are wrong, and it's them who deserve to die.
Chen Yi never expected that the only mortal of the Su Dynasty had the same idea as him and was planning to obey the other party's words and use his lifelong cultivation to save the entire Su Dynasty.
At this moment, a god or Buddha found them and took advantage of Chen Yi's weak moment to attack. At the critical moment, Yan Su blocked the attack for Chen Yi.
A mortal being died on the spot.
The only surviving person of Su Chao died right in front of him. Chen Yi's determination to become a Buddha, which he had finally managed to resolve, completely dissipated.
In extreme rage, he became possessed by the devil and completely killed the god or Buddha, causing his soul to be shattered.
From then on, there was no more Su Chao and holy monk in the world, only the evil monk Chen Yi.
But fate is indescribably subtle.
Every twenty years, Chen Yi would meet Yan Su, the reincarnated one, by chance. Yan Su would always persuade him to be a good person and die for him.
They risked their lives to be bound together for four generations.
The screenwriter Lanling Meng is quite capable, and the script, which he has spent two years carefully polishing, is also very impressive.
In the script, the portrayal of each life is very brief, but the plot of each life is particularly tear-jerking when Yan Su dies.
By the fifth life, Yan Su was framed by these greedy people and turned into a demon monk, on the verge of death.
Chen Yi, who originally planned to watch the show, couldn't help it in the end. He dealt with these "capable people" who were full of lies and saved Yan Su of the fifth life.
Seeing the real evil monk show up, the whole country of Zhongdu was terrified, and they were more convinced that all the previous disasters were caused by Chen Yi.
"Anyone who has seen the true face of the evil monk must die!"
Under such rumors, the people of Zhongdu fortunately did not flee. Since they were going to die anyway, why not curse their way out before dying? More and more people stood there cursing Chen Yi with the strength of "ants".
With so many mouths, all kinds of unpleasant words came out.
Under such circumstances, Yan Su was still accidentally injured and killed by the angry people. Chen has always been accustomed to such rumors, but this time he suddenly changed his mind -
Why? He wasn't the one who did something wrong, but he is the one who has to bear everything?
He ascended to heaven with the hopes of the Su Dynasty, and the people of the Su Dynasty died for him.
He found a rare confidant, Yan Su, who eventually died for him.
The blood on his hands was all over him and he was the one who deserved to die, but all four sides said that he was wrong and sinful.
ridiculous! sad!
Hateful! Can be killed!
In a rage, Chen Yi found out the real monster that was causing the trouble -
Is it? A nine-headed bird with a pure white body. Is it? It brings innocent people into a fabricated fantasy world, eats human flesh, drinks human blood, and returns to human bones.
After the real culprit was found out, the people of Zhongdu were dumbfounded.
When their lives were at stake, the gods and Buddhas in the sky ignored their prayers. Instead, it was the barrier set up by Chen Yi, the evil monk they wanted to kill, who saved them.
After this incident, the human world's view of the evil monk Chen Yi changed, and everyone in Zhongdu country began to believe in Chen Yi.
How could the gods and Buddhas in the sky agree to this when they learned about it?
The reason why they were able to ascend to heaven was because they relied on the "Nation-Devouring Blood Sacrifice" to gain faith. The gods and Buddhas were afraid that Chen Yi would expose this despicable thing to the world, so they joined forces to activate the ancient illusion formation.
They trapped Chen Yi inside and let the two souls of the holy monk and the evil monk kill each other.
Unfortunately, their wishful thinking was wrong.
Not only did Chen Yi not die, he also merged the souls of the saint and the demon into one.
Chen Yi, who perfectly integrated Buddhism and evil power, went straight to the sky after a hundred years!
…
When Ji Li first saw this, he thought it was the climax of the play, but to his surprise, there was another layer of truth behind it -
The real identity of Yan Su, who helped Chen Yi for five lifetimes, is not simple at all. He is the one who hides the most profound good and evil.
Some things are planned from the very beginning.
Ji Li finished reading the script again before closing his eyes and resting.
The core plot of "The Demon Monk" is very concise, following the consistent "demon-killing" theme of the first three films. The reason why this series of films became so popular is mostly due to the film's superb special effects.
If the plot is worth 70 points, then the special effects must be worth 99 points.
Most of the demons, ghosts, goblins and monsters that appear in the script require model making and post-production special effects. Those high-energy fighting scenes are also unable to avoid this link.
Ji Li is actually looking forward to this movie.
He has been used to shooting normal movies in the past two years and has not dealt with special effects movies for a long time.
The plane landed on time. Ji Li reported to Qin Li that he was safe and took a car back home.
Baozi Jiang Shao? Jiang and Xuebing were sent to the pet shop for a bath. Late at night, the furry cat and dog occupied the head and foot of the bed, both happy to stick to Ji Li.
With their company, Ji Li slept soundly.
After a short break of two days, Ji Li, led by Yu Fuya, came to the studio designated by the crew of "The Demon Monk". They had to finish the makeup photos of the characters before the filming started.
When Ji Li arrived at the shooting site, Vivian, the chief makeup effects manager, was already waiting with her work team.
"Shall we start with the holy monk costume from last time? The makeup is simpler than that of the demon monk." Vivian asked.
With the experience from the last audition, this look was obviously easier for Ji Li, and it also made it easier for her to perform in the first round of makeup.
Ji Li had no objection, "Of course, I'll follow your arrangements."
The appearance of the holy monk is almost the same as last time, except that the design of the monk's headgear requires some time.
Baozi was almost dozing off while waiting, and couldn't help but say, "Brother Ji, you have to spend a lot of time on your makeup every day when the filming officially starts. If the notice says that the filming will start at five o'clock, why would you be waiting at two o'clock at the latest?"
The edge of the headgear needs to be glued, so it must not be worn for a long time to avoid skin irritation and allergies.
If I had finished work late the day before yesterday, wouldn't I have had little time to rest?
Vivian joked, "Ji Li has a beautiful head shape. If you want, you can just shave your head to save time."
When Ji Li heard this, his eyes moved slightly.
There is a saying? How? How? Does it go? No one knows a child better than his mother.
As soon as Yu Fuya saw Ji Li's eyes, she immediately stepped forward to stop him.
"Ji Li, give up this idea. At the beginning of the year, I was told that I was not allowed to attend the Huadian Film Awards ceremony. If you shave your head now, do you really want to go there with a bald head?"
Ji Li was stuck and asked, "Hua Dian Award?"
"certainly."
"Both 'Time Talker' and 'Special Operations' are going to be submitted for competition. You definitely have to participate, so just wear the mask."
Although it is a bit hard, as an agent, Yu Fuya must consider the overall situation in the future.
In addition to film and television resources, Ji Li also regularly publishes notices of magazines and business resources.
These announcements need to be coordinated with corresponding styles. If the whole head is shaved off, wouldn't it be difficult for the magazine and the business endorsement party?
When Ji Li heard this, he had to resist the urge to shave his head.
For him, as long as there are normal requirements for acting, he is willing to do his best to cooperate.
But what Yu Fuya said is right, film and television shooting is the core job of an actor, but it is not all the content, they have to take more into consideration.
"Okay, after the film festival is over and there are no other announcements later, I will consider shaving my head." Ji Li concealed the smile on his lips and responded reluctantly.
Yu Fuya knew he was joking and laughed helplessly, "Then we'll have to wait two months before we can tell."
Baozi nodded hurriedly, "Anything is fine. Ji's hair grows very fast anyway."
A group of people completed the image of the holy monk while talking and laughing.
Even though it was not the first time that everyone saw Ji Li dressed as a holy monk, everyone present could not help but exclaim in surprise.
After the male lead was confirmed as Ji Li, all the costumes were further modified according to his size. Now they fit better and show his superior body lines to the fullest.
What is the makeup of the holy monk? Very light and clean.
Ji Li's skin is naturally good, white and delicate, so the makeup artist didn't have to spend any effort at all. Under the light, he just has that kind of holy glow.
Compared to the situation four or five months ago, Ji Li now clearly understood the role of the holy monk more thoroughly.
The photographer team, who had collaborated with the "God Killer" crew for the fourth time, couldn't help but feel good for Ji Li after seeing his flat photos.
White is the cleanest and simplest color, but also the most demanding background color.
An actor's temperament must be absolutely pure so that the audience's eyes will not detect any false impurities.
Obviously, Ji Li did this.
The holy monk has both the tenderness of compassion for the world and the indifference of being detached from the mundane world. It's amazing!
"I have worked with Director Xu on so many film stills, and I have also worked with many actors in the God Killing series. Ji Li is definitely in the top three for me."
The core photographer couldn't help but praise, "Director Xu's eye for selecting talent is getting better and better."
When the staff members watching heard what the photographer said, they couldn't help but join in the discussion in a low voice.
"Not only that, the number of actors in the entertainment industry who can pull off a bald look can be counted on one hand."
"I've always wanted to know, how did that mole on Ji Li's nose grow? He picked the right spot!"
"I am now extremely looking forward to Ji Li's demon monk look! It's so exciting just thinking about it, ahhh, hurry up!"
While everyone was discussing in low voices, Ji Li had completed the final makeup photo of the holy monk in less than half an hour.
This efficiency is considered very high.
Just as he was about to go off stage to change his look, the door to the studio suddenly opened and another team walked in.
Ji Li raised his eyes and met the long-lost familiar face in the center of the crowd. A hint of surprise suddenly welled up in his eyes.
Xu Yanzhi?
How come he is here?
"Brother Ji, I just heard that the actor who plays Yan Su is also taking his final photos today." Baozi reacted faster than Ji Li this time and whispered a reminder in his ear.
Ji Li remembered this and stood where he was without leaving in a hurry.
Sure enough? Xu Yanzhi bypassed his assistant team and took the initiative to approach Ji Li, "We meet again."
Yu Fuya and Baozi looked at each other, both feeling a little surprised——
The last time they met Xu Yanzhi at the audition venue, he was still indifferent to them. But today, he is willing to take the initiative to come forward and greet Ji Li in a friendly manner?
What happened in the meantime?
"Hello, Mr. Xu?"
"We are about the same age, so just call each other by our names." Xu Yanzhi's tone was already low, but it was obvious that he had a good impression of Ji Li.
"Are you the actor who plays Yan Su?"
"Yes." Xu Yanzhi saw Ji Li's appearance as a holy monk and answered seriously, "I said I hope to cooperate with you."
After returning that day, Xu Yanzhi watched the audition clips of the three people to review the shortcomings of his own on-the-spot audition.
The more he studied Ji Li's facial expressions and aura during the audition, the more he felt that it was natural for him to get the male lead, Chen Yi.
At the same time, Xu Yanzhi's passion for acting was completely aroused, and he suddenly wanted to act in a scene with the actor Ji Li.
That feeling must be very refreshing, right?
With this in mind, Xu Yanzhi began auditioning for the role of 'Yan Su' and finally won the role with his explosive acting skills.
"I got this role through an audition." Xu Yanzhi explained for the first time, with a sense of nervousness that he himself could hardly detect.
I don’t know why, but Xu Yanzhi just wanted to tell Ji Li——
He did not use the backdoor relationship of being the nephew of Director Xu Cheng, but was recognized openly.
Ji Li chuckled and replied, "Well, I also said that we would have such a day."
He took the initiative to extend his hand and greeted, "Xu Yanzhi, I wish you a happy future cooperation."
"good."
Xu Yanzhi, who usually doesn't show his emotions easily, rarely smiles.
After a brief greeting, both parties went to their respective makeup artists.
Because the headgear step was omitted, Vivian had already left with the special effects team, leaving only three stylists responsible for Ji Li's demon monk styling.
Ji Li looked at the 'makeup effect diagram' on the mirror, studied it for a while, and then said carefully to the person in charge of the styling team?
"Brother Lang, I have a little idea about the makeup of the demon monk. Do you think it's suitable?"
When the person in charge, Brother Lang, heard this, his hands froze for two seconds.
Normally speaking, they don't like actors to change their makeup at will, but Ji Li's suggestion was very good and he didn't force them to make the changes.
"What do you say? What do you think?"
After getting their initial agreement, Ji Li expressed his ideas.
In a few seconds, the person in charge, Brother Lang, and the makeup artist showed a hint of surprise in their eyes, "Of course, let's give it a try."
"good."
…
The evil monk's makeup was both complex and delicate, and it took nearly an hour and a half to complete.
Just when the staff in the studio were about to fall asleep, Ji Li finally came out with his new look as a demon monk.
After five seconds of absolute silence, an unprecedented burst of amazed laughter broke out from the stage.
Depend on!
The only thing more beautiful than Ji Li’s holy monk image is Ji Li’s evil monk image!
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