Save the Bachelor of Heaven

  Chapter 605 606 [like rain, like fog and like wind]

   While Xiang Nan was busy filming "Angels Cause Trouble", the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony was grandly opened in Hollywood.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", directed by Li An and starring Zhou Runfa, Zhang Ziyi, Yang Ziqiong, Zhang Zhen, etc., was brilliant at this year's awards ceremony, receiving a total of ten nominations and finally won four awards. It can be said to be extremely sensational.

  By taking advantage of this shareholder style, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has attracted the attention of film studios all over the world, and they have been introduced to their respective domestic distribution. Its box office immediately soared, taking in $128 million in North America alone.

  Compared to an investment of 16 million US dollars, it is definitely a huge profit. Because of this, the haze of failure in the previous release was swept away immediately.

  Li An once again became the pride of the Chinese, and Zhou Runfa, Yang Ziqiong, Zhang Ziyi, Zhang Zhen and others also took advantage of this shareholder style, and their popularity skyrocketed.

  Especially Zhang Ziyi, thanks to this film, he successfully made a name for himself in the world.

   It attracted many filmmakers at home and abroad to offer her olive branches.

   "Congratulations, you finally became famous." Xiang Nan called her to congratulate her, "Congratulations too, your wings are hardened, you can leave me now."

   "What are you talking about, am I so snobby in your eyes?" Zhang Ziyi smiled awkwardly upon hearing this.

"I can see your character more clearly than you." Xiang Nan said lightly, "Let's talk about it this time, so we can get together and break up, and we can meet again in the future. Otherwise, if you play and disappear like last time, then We can't even be friends."

  Seeing that Xiang Nan said so, Zhang Ziyi stopped being hypocritical, "Since you think so clearly, then I don't have to worry about it. Well, we will still be good friends from now on."

  Xiang Nan smiled when he heard this, and didn't speak again.

  …

  At the end of May, halfway through the filming of "It's All Angels' Trouble", manager Yan Yan helped Xiang Nan receive a new play, "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind".

   This TV series is about the love-hate entanglement of a few idiotic men and women in Hujiang City in the 1930s.

  Xiang Nan has never watched this show before, but he has heard of its name, and it is said that it was a sensation back then. It is still the masterpiece of Chen Kun and Lu Yi.

  This play is directed by Zhao Baogang, who originally wanted to use Chen Kun.

  Back then, when he was filming "Never Close My Eyes", he chose an actor for the leading actor Xiao Tong, and Chen Kun fell into his eyes at that time. It's just that Chen Kun's demeanor is rather melancholy, not as sunny as Lu Yi's, so he was brushed off at the last moment.

  But Zhao Baogang has never forgotten him. This year he is preparing for "Like Fog, Like Rain and Like Wind", and he is going to give him another chance.

  However, the management thought that Chen Kun was really not well-known and could not take on the role of protagonist, so they asked Zhao Baogang to replace him.

  Chen Kun made his debut in 1999 and made his first movie. Although his acting skills were good, it was a pity that the box office was dismal and he did not make a name for himself.

   This made the management lack of confidence in him, worrying that he would not be able to carry the banner of ratings.

  Zhao Baogang couldn't twist his arms, so he had to compromise in the end.

   Among the niche players in the mainland entertainment industry, Xiang Nan is definitely second to none who can handle both the ratings and the box office. Therefore, it was convenient for the capital to send him an invitation.

  After Yan Ni received it, she thought the play was pretty good.

   Its director, Zhao Baogang, is now one of the most popular directors in the TV circle.

The TV dramas such as "The Story of the Editorial Department", "Sunrise in the East and Rain in the West", "Have a Good Time", "A Romantic Affair", "Never Close Your Eyes" and other TV dramas have received good ratings. I can't wait to show my face in his play.

   Its screenwriter Zhang Yongchen is also a well-known screenwriter in the Mainland. He has written many excellent scripts such as "Red Prescription", "The Bathing Girl", "The Last Empress", "How Far is Happiness" and so on.

   In addition, its actors include Lu Yi, Sun Honglei, Li Xiaoran, Luo Haiqiong and other famous, acting, and good-looking artists.

   Therefore, after receiving the invitation from the crew, Yan Yan made a strong recommendation to Xiang Nan.

Xiang Nan considered that "It's All Angels' Trouble" will be completed in half a month, and the crew of "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind" has at least half a month of preparations, and the schedule will definitely be in time, so he accepts it. Downloaded this item.

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  Xiang Nan just received "Like Rain Like Fog And Like Wind". Zhou Xun received the news and got in touch with the crew immediately, hoping to join the crew.

   Zhou Xun had already filmed "Suzhou Creek", "If There Is No Love", "Seventeen-year-old Bicycle", "Master Shaoxing", "April Day in the World", "Daming Palace Ci" and many other film and television dramas.

   And also won the Paris International Film Festival Best Actress Award for "Suzhou Creek", which can be said to be both famous and acting. Since she intends to play the role, Zhao Baogang naturally welcomes her. So he kicked Huang Yi who was originally finalized.

  In 2001, Huang Yi quickly became popular with dramas such as "Marrying the Right Man on the Wrong Sedan Chair" and "The New Son-in-law". The acting skills are outstanding, the popularity is at its peak, and it is well received.

   Originally starring her in "Like Rain, Like Fog and Like Wind" is also good. However, compared with Zhou Xun, she was a step behind and could only be eliminated.

   In this way, the starring lineup of "Like Rain Like Fog And Like Wind" is basically finalized.

   "Haha, I didn't expect that, I also joined the group." Zhou Xun specially called Xiang Nan to show off, "You have to act well at that time, otherwise, I will laugh at you."

   "Who are you?!" Xiang Nan asked in surprise after receiving such endless calls.

   Zhou Xun was so angry that he almost dropped the phone.

  …

  The cast of "Like Rain Like Fog And Like Wind" was announced by the media immediately.

  Because when the preparations for this TV series first started, it was announced that it would be starring Chen Kun, Huang Yi, Lu Yi, Luo Haiqiong, Li Xiaoran, etc.

   Now that the two leading actors have changed, the media will naturally understand.

   "It's normal for actors to adjust, there's nothing to say." Zhao Baogang remained silent and didn't want to answer the question.

But Huang Yi, who was replaced by Zhou Xun, has a lot to say, "People are always thick-skinned, they have to fight for everything, and they have to grab everything. If it's not your role, you have to put it in your arms. It's no different from a robber. ..."

   When she was interviewed by reporters, she responded angrily.

All of a sudden, news such as "Huang Yi called Zhou Xun a bandit", "Zhou Xun bullied others and stole roles", "Huang Yi called Zhou Xun thick-skinned" and other news immediately appeared on the major paper media, causing quite a stir. waves.

  Some people support Huang Yi, thinking that it is immoral for Zhou Xun to steal the role; some people support Zhou Xun, thinking that it is an actor replaced by the crew and has nothing to do with Zhou Xun.

   Some people think that Huang Yi's popularity, acting skills, and appearance are not as good as Zhou Xun's, and it is normal to be replaced; but some people think that with Zhou Xun's current popularity, he doesn't have to worry about not being able to get a role. That being the case, it would be too bullying to grab the role of someone else.

  In short, the public says the public is right, and the mother-in-law says that the woman is right. There is a lot of quarrels, so that the drama "Like Rain Like Fog and Like Wind" has become popular even before filming starts.

  …

  Compared to Huang Yi's bombardment of Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, who was also replaced, did not trouble Xiang Nan. Even if a reporter interviewed him, he only persuaded the crew to arrange, hoping to have the opportunity to work together.

   This saved Xiang Nan from a lot of trouble. So he was very grateful, reciprocated, and recommended Chen Kun to the crew of "Your Life Is So Passionate".

   This play is adapted from Hai Zhi's original work. At the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 21st century, sea dramas were synonymous with ratings, and whoever filmed them became popular.

  Xiang Nan happened to be friends with Haiyi, and Chen Kun also had a good eye for Haiyi, so they hit it off.

  (end of this chapter)