That night.

Director Zhou Xingchi spent his own money to invite Cao Jun, Shu Qi, and Luo Zhixiang to have a meal together, and even opened a bottle of 1990 Kangdi, which was regarded as welcoming Cao Jun to the group.

After all, Cao Jun is not an ordinary actor, but one of the most popular actors in the Mainland who is both capable and idolatrous. He is also the boss of Century Film and Television and one of the most popular commercial film directors.

Zhou Xingchi's attitude towards Cao Jun was naturally more kind and respectful than towards others.

Although Cao Jun and Shu Qi had heard about each other for a long time, this was the first time they met in life.

Strictly speaking, Cao Jun grew up watching Shu Qi's movies, especially "The Heart Sutra", which she collaborated with Xu Jinjiang.

However, Cao Jun prefers Li Lizhen in the movie "The Queen's Heart Sutra" and has no feelings for Shu Qi.

Seeing Shu Qi face to face this time, Cao Jun's first reaction was that she really won't age. She feels that she looks the same now as she did seventeen or eighteen years ago, and even looks better.

Cao Jun and Luo Zhixiang are both masters of time management and have known each other for a long time. Because they are both Pepsi superstars, they often shoot Pepsi commercials together.

After all, he is a host. Luo Zhixiang is very good at livening up the atmosphere, and he also knows how to interact with people, making Shu Qi laugh from time to time.

During this period, Cao Jun and Shu Qi also looked at each other several times. It was not a flirtation, but rather like testing each other's intentions.

Because of a tiring journey all day, Cao Jun was not very interested and just smiled politely at her.

Obviously, men like Cao Jun definitely have no shortage of women, and women like Shu Qi also have no shortage of men.

After finishing a bottle of 1990 Conti and almost finishing dinner, Luo Zhixiang invited everyone to sing k.

Cao Jun thought that he would be filming tomorrow, so he declined: "Forget it, Xiaozhu, we have to film tomorrow."

Shu Qi also echoed from the side: "Xiao Zhu, Director Cao just came from the capital in the afternoon and hasn't had much rest yet. He must be very sleepy, right?"

Cao Jun said calmly: "I'm a little sleepy."

Zhou Xingchi took advantage of the situation and said to Luo Zhixiang: "Then let's let Director Cao have a good rest and meet again next time when we are free."

Since directors Cao Jun and Zhou Xingchi have said this, Luo Zhixiang can only agree.

After returning home, Cao Jun carefully reviewed the script of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" in the presidential suite.

It is worth mentioning that Zhou Xingchi has always been very fond of the story of "Journey to the West". He has long imagined this fantasy world with infinite charm. There are too many story themes suitable for adaptation into movies hidden in this ancient legend.

, therefore, the script has been brewing for many years.

Zhou Xingchi has always hoped to shoot a super blockbuster that belongs to the Chinese people. In addition to rich visual effects and grand stories, it also needs super creativity and imagination. "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is a masterpiece that meets all the above elements.

Good story.

The world of Journey to the West, where monsters are rampant, allows the film to continue Zhou Xingchi's bizarre and magnificent visual style in his previous films, while also being filled with a sense of oppressive and suffocating tension.

It is conceivable that the story of the script "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is adapted from "Journey to the West", and it still has a certain relationship with the original work.

But the characters are completely different, and the entire direction of the story is also completely different.

In Zhou Xingchi's words, the title of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" should be understood in two parts. "Journey to the West" means that Zhou Xingchi adapted his idea from "Journey to the West", and "Conquering the Demons" is the story of this movie.

The next day, morning.

As soon as Cao Jun arrived at the set, Zhou Xingchi walked over and asked him: "Director Cao, I forgot to ask yesterday, can you accept shaving your head?"

Cao Jun thought to himself that since he was playing the role of Tang Monk, shaving his head was a must. He still had some professional qualities, so he said readily: "No problem."

Seeing Cao Jun's cooperation, Zhou Xingchi was relieved and couldn't help but admire: "Dr. Cao is indeed a top actor with high professional ethics!"

Soon, Cao Jun went to the dressing room to shave his head.

After shaving his head, Cao Jun was not idle, reciting his lines in the corner.

Because the first line was quite long, after Cao Jun memorized it, he thought about how he wanted to say it and worked up his emotions.

Suddenly, Zhou Xingchi walked in and asked: "Dr. Cao, what are you doing?"

Cao Jun said: "I'm memorizing my lines."

Zhou Xingchi hurriedly said: "Don't remember it, I changed everything."

Cao Jun said "Ah" and couldn't help laughing.

Before the filming started, Cao Jun thought about it. He is also a Grand Slam star, so he must show off his acting skills in front of Zhou Xingchi. He must not stretch his hips.

As a result, after filming officially started, Cao Jun discovered that in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", there was basically no need to think about how to act.

In addition, when Zhou Xingchi was filming, he would always hold a lollipop in his mouth and eat the candy while giving Cao Jun suggestions for improvement.

Moreover, Zhou Xingchi would also teach Cao Jun how to act.

Fortunately, Cao Jun's understanding is quite good, and the number of NGs is much less than that of other actors.

In addition, Cao Jun himself is a fan of Zhou Xingchi's movies, and is familiar with his nonsensical ways, and can quickly understand what Zhou Xingchi wants to express.

Of course, if Cao Jun had his own ideas, he would discuss it with Zhou Xingchi.

As long as the results are good, Zhou Xingchi will accept it and praise Cao Jun by the way: "Thank you, Director Cao, your idea is great."

Cao Jun knew that Zhou Xingchi was talking about scenes, because he would praise people in different ways every day on the set, but he didn't take it seriously. He also said modestly: "Master Xing, you are too polite. I am an actor, you are the director, and I am on the set."

I listen to you!"

Although Cao Jun said so, he also had his own ideas and did not completely follow Zhou Xingchi's opinions.

However, fortunately, Zhou Xingchi also gave Cao Jun face. No matter what Cao Jun had in mind, he would listen carefully and patiently communicate with Cao Jun.

It may also be because he has a very bad reputation as a person in Hong Kong. After Zhou Xingchi came to the mainland to film, he almost changed into a "nice gentleman" and rarely got angry on the set.

Therefore, after Cao Jun joined the cast of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", his cooperation with Zhou Xingchi went much smoother than expected.

They are all smart people, and Zhou Xingchi also felt that directing Cao Jun was very comfortable and challenging.

Although Cao Jun didn't know Zhou Xingchi very well, he was certain that Zhou Xingchi was definitely a workaholic and had very strict requirements for his scenes, shooting almost from morning to night.

For example, on this day, Zhou Xingchi started filming Cao Jun and Shu Qi's scenes early in the morning, with almost no rest except for eating. In the evening, he continued filming Luo Zhixiang and the four beauties of the wilderness.

Among the four aunts, only one has lines, and that is Zhang Mei'e from Hengdian.

During the actual filming, the aunties filmed for 8 days.

During the trial filming, Aunt Zhang Mei'e got the opportunity to speak her lines in a stronger Hengdian Mandarin.

The four aunts, all dressed as ladies, looked expressionless, scattering flowers and carrying the empty-headed son played by Luo Zhixiang. They stole the show as soon as they appeared.

Zhang Mei'e speaks standard Dongyang Mandarin: "You should have said it earlier, why didn't you say it earlier? You should have said it earlier."

"What does "cough" mean? Is it spreading or not?"

Lines such as "If you don't do it, you have to pay for it" and other lines made Zhou Xingchi and a group of staff on site laugh.

The performance of the four aunts in front of the camera directly overshadowed Luo Zhixiang's limelight.

Therefore, the performances of the four aunts in the film were completely authentic. With their authentic makeup, authentic performances, and authentic lines, the comedy effect created by the aunts exceeded expectations.


Chapter completed!