Chapter 140 Fang Long's Phone CallChen An took a shower and went straight to bed after returning home, and got up early the next morning. After breakfast, I went straight back to the study to continue drawing the storyboard. Not long into the drawing, the phone in my hand rang. As soon as I answered the phone, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from the other end, "Excuse me, is this Director Chen An? I'm Fang Long." "Yes, hello, I'm Chen An." When Chen An heard that the other party was Fang Long, he realized why the voice sounded so familiar. He put down the pen in his hand and spoke. "Hello, Director Chen, thank you for inviting me to star in the movie. I'm very happy. I've always wanted to work with you." "No, no, I grew up watching your movies. I'm even happier to be able to work with you." Chen An didn't expect the other party to be so enthusiastic, probably because of his movie in Hollywood. "Wow Director Chen, are you calling me old? I grew up watching my movies, but I'm still very happy to have a fan like you." "You can't say that. I really love your movies. I've watched so many of them, including Police Stories, Project A, and Project Eagle, to death. Brother, are you willing to participate in this event?" Big Brother is the other party's nickname, which was given by people in the Hong Kong circle, so Big Brother's eldest brother Sammo Hung's nickname became Big Brother. The name of the mobile phone also came from the fact that Sammo Hung started using it.
"Han Dong talked to me about it, and I agreed to it. I can act in it for 5 million US dollars, but Director Chen has to give me the distribution rights for Hong Kong Island." After hearing Van Long's request, Chen An agreed without thinking. After "Rush Hour", signing Van Long with US$5 million was an absolute bargain. As for the distribution rights in Hong Kong, it was nothing. "No problem, big brother. I can leave the distribution in Hong Kong to you. Do you have time? I want to shoot as soon as possible. I have two more movies to be released in Hollywood in the second half of the year. I can invite you to support me." "Han Dong told me that there will be no problem shooting when there is time. Don't worry, I will definitely go to support you when the time comes." "Thank you very much, brother." After that, both parties hung up the phone. The leading role was settled and the biggest problem was solved. Afterwards, Chen An called Han Sanping again and told him what he had said to Fang Long, asking him to prepare to go to Hong Kong Island as soon as possible. The filming location was set there. How could such a story happen in the mainland? It is simply impossible. Not only the audience but even the reviewers don't believe it. Now that the leading role was confirmed, the other castings were also accelerated, and finally the other three were quickly discussed. Chen An is also speeding up the drawing of storyboards to assist in filming. Five days later, the filming team officially set off for Hong Kong Island. On the plane, Gu Changwei and Chen Wei sat next to Chen An, while Yu Jinghong sat in the back flipping through a magazine alone. "We finally have the opportunity to work with Director Chen. You are the only director in China who I haven't worked with before." Gu Changwei, who was sitting next to him, said with a smile. Chen An put down the airplane magazine in his hand and said, "You're right, I wanted to find you for "Hello! Mr. Tree", but it's a pity that you are trapped at Jiang Wen's place and can't get out, otherwise we would have cooperated a long time ago." "I can't do anything about it. Once you join his crew, you can't leave until the filming is finished. I've been shooting two films with him and it's really exhausting. I'm still not satisfied after shooting and reshooting. Now I can't even produce a good film. I don't know if he can win an award at Cannes." Chen An shook his head. "We have to wait. The exhibition will open on the 14th and we won't know until the 20th. But even if we win the prize, it won't be good." "He is a stubborn person. Even ten cows can't pull him back. If he doesn't do it this time, he will do it next time." As a friend of Jiang Wen for more than ten years, Gu Changwei naturally knew Jiang Wen's temper. Chen An did not talk about this matter anymore. Instead, he pulled Chen Wei to introduce him to Gu Changwei: "This is my brother. We are both from the photography department. Brother Gu, please help me when the time comes. Let him learn something from you." "Hello, Senior Brother Gu, my name is Chen Wei." Chen Wei also took the initiative to introduce himself. Gu Changwei did not refuse and said with a smile: "We are all brothers, so there is no need to be so polite. If you want to learn, I will teach you, but how much you can learn depends on you."
"My buddy is hardworking, don't worry, brother. I will definitely satisfy you when the time comes." Chen An was also helping out from the side. Gu Changwei waved his hand and said jokingly: "What do you mean by ordering him around? You're just like a beast. I'm happy to teach him my old skills as long as he can learn them." Photography is something that really depends on talent. As long as the other person can learn it, I can teach him. Skills should be passed on to others or else they will be lost. Afterwards, Chen An kept talking to the two while pulling them aside to get to know each other better. He also took out the storyboard and showed it to the other party while they chatted. Yu Jinghong behind him was also listening silently. In fact, she also had the idea of becoming a director and producer. The plane landed at Hong Kong Island Airport. This is not the first time Chen An has come here. He came here when he was filming "Run Lola Run" and promoting "My Sassy Girl". Fang Long was already waiting outside the airport and had arranged more than a dozen cars waiting. After the two sides met, the other party also enthusiastically took Chen An's hand and said, "Director Chen An, we finally meet. Hello, I am Fang Long." "Brother, you don't need to introduce yourself. I guess there are few Chinese people who don't know you." Chen An said with a smile, then took off the ink and pointed at the staff behind him and said, "Nine out of ten here have seen your movies, and the other one is stubborn and refuses to admit it." Fang Long laughed out loud at Chen An's words, and then he said, "No more talking. There are many reporters taking pictures here. Let me change to another place and talk about it. I'll arrange a treat for you." After saying that, he pulled Chen An to his car. Yu Jinghong followed him and got into the car. The crew members behind also got into other cars. Yu Jinghong got into the front passenger seat, while Chen An and Fang Long sat in the back passenger seat. "Director Chen An, I've read your script. It's really great. I've always wanted to try other types of movies, but you know the audience only likes to watch me being funny and fighting at the same time." "Hahaha, Brother Fang Long, you're right. I like watching it, too. If it were in a furniture store, I can't imagine how exciting it would be. Even if the Terminator came, we would just get beaten." Chen An couldn't help laughing when he thought of that scene. It was simply a dream-like scene. Fang Long shook his head helplessly and said, "You are happy to watch it, but the action design is unbelievable, and the complexity of shooting is also multiplied." "So I'm not here to ask Big Brother to play this role that doesn't require much fighting, so that you can relax for once." The movie "Clue" does not have complicated action scenes, but it stands out for its suspenseful plot and a touch of science fiction. It is also known as the most expensive script in Hollywood, and the purchase of the script alone cost US$ million. Originally, the leading role was to be played by actor Denzel Washington, but Chen An was not worried that Fang Long would not be able to play the role. Even though he is famous for his kung fu comedies, you can't just assume that his acting is bad. On the contrary, his acting skills in "The Myth", "The Foreigner" and the earlier "Heart of the Dragon" cannot be underestimated. It's just that due to the market pressure, he has always chosen the path of kung fu comedy, which is of course very successful, so people ignore his acting skills. The same is true for Kung Fu Emperor Jet Li, whose performances in "The Warlords" and "Ocean Heaven" are also dazzling. It's just that they are so good as action actors, so good that people forget that they are still actors. There are only two chapters today. A relative passed away and there are some things.
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