The filming of this movie was taken very early, before Chu Yan went on his honeymoon, Zhou Hehui helped him take it.
As an artist under Tiansheng, Chu Yan generally rarely shoots movies that are not invested by the company. Tiansheng invests in countless movies every year, some are big investments, some are small investments, but all in all, it is impossible to let the artists under his banner not be notified, so Chu Yan seldom shoots movies of other companies.
Despicable, however, was a surprise.
The film was invested and shot by Sinclair Entertainment, one of the four major entertainment companies in the United States, and was adapted from an American novel of the same name in recent years. Probably due to the subject matter, the novel itself is not very well-known, but Sinclair has worked hard on this movie, hoping to use it to hit the Oscars at the end of this year.
"Despicable" tells the story of a Chinese living in the United States. The background of the story is set more than 700 years ago when people just stepped into the era of the universe, and all countries were in disuse and were struggling to build.
At that time, a gentleman and elegant Chinese came to Dunshengxing, the capital of the United States. He was bold and wealthy, and suddenly became the darling of the upper class. Countless beautiful ladies were proud to marry him, and countless rich men wanted to cling to him. His name became an existence that everyone admired in those ten years.
In the end, he was charged with fraud in court, ending his short but brilliant life.
The novel does not mean to satirize Huaxia, but to discuss who is the real despicable person in such a scam. Is it despicable this man who came from afar and defrauded countless wealth by virtue of his wisdom, or those stupid people who want to take the opportunity to climb up and give others a chance, but turn back at the last moment, thinking that they have never made mistakes
Choosing Chu Yan to shoot this film is an attempt by Sinclair. First of all, the protagonist of this movie is a Chinese person through and through. Not surprisingly, choosing a Chinese star to play the role has long been a certainty. Secondly, when Chu Yan's fame in Huaxia was at its peak, he must have joined this movie, and the box office in Huaxia would definitely be guaranteed.
When the contract was made, Chu Yan hadn't won the Best Actor Award at the Golden Globe Awards.
Some people in Sinclair also suggested that Gu Chenze should be chosen to star in this movie, which might be more certain. So after Chu Yan was settled, there were still some criticisms in the company. It was not until Chu Yan won the Best Actor Award at the Golden Shore Award and jumped to the fourth place on the Brilliant Star List that these people couldn't get angry.
"Chu, you are really amazing, congratulations, you have become the new Best Actor of the Golden Globe Awards!"
It turned out that the producer of "Despicable" Simons Walker who came to receive Chu Yan at the interstellar conversion station, this producer has been elated recently, and he is full of confidence in the movie he is about to produce.
As one of Sinclair's vice presidents, Simmons strongly recommended Chu Yan as the protagonist with one enemy against one hundred. He signed a contract with Chu Yan without hesitation, and was ridiculed by many competitors in the company, thinking that he was too hasty, but now, the facts have proved that he is correct!
Chu Yan, ranked fourth on the Brilliant China Star List, second only to Gu Chenze's male actor in the entire China!
The Best Actor of the Jinsheng Award, countless excellent box office results!
Whether it is acting skills or commercial achievements, this young actor is impeccable, and he Simmons is the real hero with insight.
And the most important thing is that he cut through the mess quickly and signed a contract with Chu Yan before he won the Best Actor Award at the Jinsheng Award, which saved the company a lot of money. Otherwise, according to Chu Yan's current net worth, the salary would have to be doubled at least! For this, the president has praised him for a long time, and it seems that in next year's election, his chances of winning will be even greater.
For these reasons, it is understandable that Simmons came to pick up Chu Yan in person. As long as this "Despicable" won the Oka Award, then for him personally, he will definitely have more say in Sinclair and his status will be higher.
Simmons smiled and said: "This is the first time I have come to Huaxia to shoot a movie, and I am still quite unfamiliar with it. Chu, please forgive me for not being able to introduce you to this A-5 film and television planet, but our director has already arrived. I think when you meet, you will get along very happily."
Chu Yan smiled and said, "Are you talking about Mr. Felton?"
Simmons nodded: "Yes, it is George Felton. He is not much older than you. He is considered a director of the younger generation. You will definitely be able to cooperate happily."
A group of people soon came to the set, and the little assistant went to help Chu Yan pack his luggage and arrange the dormitory, and Chu Yan and Zhou Hehui met the famous American director George Felton together.
If Alando Astor is the top commercial director in the United States, then George Felton is undoubtedly one of the best literary film directors in the United States, and he is still quite young. Every movie of the former has a gratifying box office, while every movie of the latter can get a good reputation. Although there are not many, every movie is a classic in the hearts of movie fans.
After Chu Yan greeted the director, he was surprised to find that he seemed very difficult to get along with.
Facing Chu Yan's initiative to say hello, Felton lost interest, and told Chu Yan not to waste time, and hurriedly went to make up and change clothes. If there is no problem, it is best to start shooting right now, and the makeup photos can be discussed later. He needs to watch Chu Yan's performance.
Hearing such blunt words, Zhou Hehui frowned, and Simmons on the side also looked embarrassed. Chu Yan is not an ordinary young actor. If it was a year or two ago, a big director like Felton would have accepted his attitude. After all, he is just an ordinary first-line artist.
But now, Chu Yan has won the Best Actor Award at the Golden Globe Awards, and is also one of the top actors in China.
Felton's attitude was too rude, even Alando was very kind to Chu Yan, and the two sides got along very well.
Simmons immediately came out to smooth things over: "Chu, go try on the look first, my dear George and I still have something to talk about. Are you right, George?"
Felton snorted lightly, but did not answer.
All of a sudden the scene became more embarrassing.
Simmons was so anxious that he was almost sweating. As Sinclair's vice president, it was enough to show his sincerity to come to the crew in person. If it was any other director, he would have been angry a long time ago, and even fired him directly! But here was George Felton, and he could not offend him yet.
But Chu Yan can't offend him now, he still has to ask the other party to make a movie!
Just when Simmons was sweating profusely and didn't know what to say, Chu Yan smiled softly and said softly: "Okay, then I'll go there first. Mr. Felton, can I talk to you?" It has been an honor to collaborate and I am very much looking forward to the upcoming shoots."
After Chu Yan finished speaking, Felton just said "hmm" and had no other reaction. But Chu Yan didn't care, he smiled humbly, turned around and went to make up under the leadership of the person in charge of the styling team, ready to start styling and shooting directly.
After Chu Yan changed into a costume and came back, Felton looked carefully up and down for a long time, and wanted to say something several times, but he just moved his mouth and didn't speak. In the end, he nodded slightly, and said a rare sentence: "Not bad. The current state is not bad, so let's take the makeup photos first. I just joined the crew, and I can't shoot anything good if I start shooting directly."
The first half of the sentence is still a compliment, but the second half of the sentence suddenly has a bit of irony. Fortunately, the little assistant Yu Tongtong was not here, otherwise he must have been so angry that even Zhou Hehui was slightly sullen, and he restrained himself rationally so that he did not explode.
However, Chu Yan was very calm. He nodded with a smile, and then went to take a makeup photo.
Under the bright warm light, the young man was tall and handsome, with a refined and handsome face. He was wearing a rather unique white dress, and his gestures and gestures were full of noble and elegant aristocratic atmosphere. Especially the smile on his lips showed his clear and calm demeanor to the fullest, and the master in charge of the camera praised him.
At this moment, Chu Yan seemed to have turned into Hua Siya, the most superficially despicable person in that "Despicable".
He is the only son of a down-and-out banker. He had a good childhood and a sad family experience. But when he came to the United States, he became the guest of honor of countless upper-class people by virtue of his proud wisdom. , he deceived these people around, and finally created a period of glory that was dark and despicable, but could not conceal the gorgeous surface.
"Okay, this is the state, the static photo shooting is over, let's take a 3D holographic photo!"
"Yes, yes, just look here!"
"Raise your hands a little more, and the arc of your mouth will be a little lighter, it's great!"
In the studio, the photographer's excited voice kept echoing.
It stands to reason that at such times the director would come and see the situation, to confirm how the actors were doing, whether they were found correctly, and whether they could express the feeling they wanted. But as Zhou Hehui predicted, the great American director George Felton didn't even look at Chu Yan, looking indifferent.
When Chu Yan finished filming and went to take off his makeup, the two walked past the crew and suddenly saw Felton.
I saw that the big director was discussing some things with the screenwriter. The two were talking while drinking tea, very leisurely and relaxed, without any nervousness, as if they were not very busy.
Seeing this scene, Chu Yan paused slightly, looked at the two people with long eyes, and slightly raised the corners of his mouth. Zhou Hehui was full of anger. Fortunately, he had seen a lot of bad things in the circle, and he was able to suppress them now. Otherwise, with other people's personalities, it would be natural for him to throw up his sleeves and leave.
After Chu Yan finished removing his makeup, he got on the suspension car arranged for him by the crew, and said softly, "Why does Felton hate me?"
Zhou Hehui was taken aback for a moment. Seeing that he and Chu Yan were the only ones in the car, he whispered, "Hate? Xiaoyan, are you being too serious? Even if Felton doesn't like you, he shouldn't hate you, right?" ? You just met today, how can you talk about hate?"
The United States is too far away from China. The entertainment circles on both sides are at the top of the world. Other countries cannot compete with the two. In the past few decades, almost all the top stars on the interstellar star list were actors from China and the United States, which shows the prosperous and powerful entertainment capabilities of the two countries.
However, none of this has anything to do with Chu Yan. It is said that the sky is falling and there is a tall man on top of it. Although Chu Yan has been in the limelight recently, he is only ranked fourth in China. He also has Qi Yaowen and Gu Chen on his head. Ze and An Shaoyang, even if Felton really doesn't like Chinese stars, it's not like he has such a bad attitude towards him alone.
Chu Yan said in a low voice: "Before coming to A-5 Film and Television Planet, I heard from Sister An that she has a very good relationship with Felton."
The implication is: Felton doesn't hate Chinese stars, and he is not as extreme as some extremists.
Now Zhou Hehui didn't understand even more: "Xiaoyan, apart from a few promotions and endorsement activities in the United States, you have never been there at all. I think there is something wrong with Felton. I have already talked with you today. Simmons has communicated, and I hope he can resolve this matter, otherwise our film may not be able to make it."
Chu Yan did not object to this.
Zhou Hehui said again: "He probably doesn't like you, not hate."
Originally, Zhou Hehui just said this sentence casually, without any special meaning, but after a while, Chu Yan laughed in a low voice, and said meaningfully: "Maybe it's not hate, but... definitely more hate than hate .”
That night, Zhou Hehui got the reason from Simmons. This reason made him dumbfounded, and then he couldn't help laughing. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally couldn't help finding Chu Yan and told him the news in the middle of the night.
After finding out the reason, Chu Yan's drowsiness disappeared instantly.
The hearty laughter kept echoing in the quiet villa. Chu Yan hadn't laughed like this for a long time. He was rolling forward and back from laughing, almost suffocating, which made Zhou Hehui shrug in embarrassment in the virtual projection. In the end, he couldn't help laughing with Chu Yan.
By the next day, not to mention Chu Yan who didn't care at all, even Zhou Hehui wasn't so angry anymore.
Felton didn't know that Chu Yan and Chu Yan had already learned the reason. He still had the same attitude and didn't even pay attention to Chu Yan before the filming started. When it was about to turn on the machine, he called Chu Yan over, and asked eccentrically, "How are you preparing, can't you even memorize the lines?"
Chu Yan said with a light smile, "Please rest assured."
This neither humble nor overbearing attitude seemed to be the same as yesterday, but the keen Felton noticed something abnormal. He felt that yesterday's Chu Yan did not get angry with him because of his self-cultivation and rational restraint, but today...why does it seem that he is sincerely not angry
Felton was at a loss, his brows were so wrinkled that he could pinch bugs to death. However, all the staff had already finished their preparations and the filming was about to start, so he didn't have time to think about what was going on, so he could only say coldly on purpose: "Don't NG."
Chu Yan smiled and said, "Yes."
Thus, amidst Chu Yan's indifference and Felton's perplexity, the first scene of "Despicable" officially started filming!
The brilliant and gorgeous crystal chandelier hangs from the top of the hall, reflecting dazzling and confusing light under the illumination of the light. With huge resplendent arches and intricate and luxurious decorative patterns, this mansion is in the most traditional and classic Victorian style. The floor is covered with expensive wool carpets, and the walls are hung with white tiger skins.
Countless well-dressed ladies and gentlemen got out of the car, gathered here one by one, and started a grand party.
Thin spring water spouted from the pure gold tiger head sculpture. Twelve such sculptures formed a circle, and countless guests gathered around them. It is said to be spring water, but in fact it is all the highest-grade red wine. It is really extravagant to the extreme as it is used as a fountain for guests to use at will.
Off set, Felton has entered the state.
This young director is only thirty-four years old this year, but he has a lot of accomplishments in movies. He pays great attention to the aesthetics of the picture, and has mastered the rhythm to the point of proficiency. Even before the shooting started, he still had a stinky face, but when the shooting started, he immediately sat upright and looked at the sixteen monitors with serious eyes.
All the staff in the venue were tense, and the lighting technicians and cameramen were carefully adjusting their equipment.
The atmosphere of the party has been shaped to become more and more enthusiastic. When the atmosphere was so rich that it was full of luxury, suddenly! I only heard the sound of "da da" footsteps coming from the direction of the second floor.
Da da, da da, da da...
The voice was calm and slow, and the steps were very casual, without any tension, but they walked very regularly. If you listen carefully, you can still hear that the sound interval of each step is exactly the same, and there is a wonderful feeling that diffuses from the footsteps.
In the noisy hall, there was a sudden silence!
Everyone turned their heads and looked at the spiral staircase with hot eyes. The golden staircase, even the handrails are covered with a layer of glittering gold, the steps are the most beautiful crystal, covered with a thin carpet, it seems simple and simple, but extremely noble.
Hear his voice before seeing him!
And the sound is so beautifully shaped.
Simmons, who was watching from the side of the set, nodded appreciatively, his eyes full of excitement. Even Felton couldn't help pursing his lips, and slowly relaxed his frowning brows. He thought to himself, "It seems that the actor trophy is not so unreal", but the next moment, when he saw The person who suddenly appeared on the screen was suddenly stunned!
Wearing a pure white dress, Chu Yan walked down the steps calmly.
Chu Yan's good looks had already been taught by Felton. Even if he wanted to be picky, he had to admit that this Chinese actor really had a good look and a good figure, enough to play Hua Siya.
However, appearance is appearance, and some things cannot be shown by appearance.
This person's demeanor was as indifferent and calm as the snow on a mountain. There was a faint smile on his lips, holding a glass of light golden champagne in his hand, and he walked down the steps with a smile. Those fingers are really beautiful to the extreme, slender and white, like beautiful jade, and they are even more charming against the backdrop of the golden wine.
Every strand of hair has been taken care of to the most suitable place. This person's steps, figure, smile, and even the curvature of the corners of his eyes are all as if measured with a ruler. They are absolutely neat, reasonable, and elegant. ,model.
He is the most well-deserved gentleman in the audience.
His smile can make the most indifferent lady smile, and his etiquette can make any picky person speechless. The elegant cello slowly pulls out a beautiful movement.
"To this beautiful evening,"
"To all the ladies present,"
"To the God who gave us all this."
"cheers!"
The voice seemed to be provocative, and all the guests in the audience raised their hands together and said, "Cheers!"
So far, the first scene is over!
Although Felton didn't like Chu Yan, it was absolutely impossible for him to make fun of his own movie. He could not give Chu Yan a good look in private, but he was very strict in filming. After the first scene was over, he reviewed it again, and finally said in a displeased tone: "The filming was very good, keep it up." In this state, continue."
—Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the filming was very good, even if Felton wanted to find fault.
Seeing the other party's devastated face, Chu Yan couldn't help but let out a low laugh, and turned around to prepare for the next scene. Seeing this scene, the little assistant Yu Tongtong patted his head in bewilderment, and muttered in a low voice: "It's so strange, why does it feel that the director's attitude towards Xiaoyan is a bit strange..."
After two or three more scenes were filmed, Chu Yan still didn't have an NG, and Felton could only say praises over and over again. At this time, the little assistant finally found out that something was wrong, she quickly found Zhou Hehui, pulled him into a small corner, and said in a nervous tone, mysteriously: "Brother Zhou! Director Felton doesn't seem to like Xiaoyan very much! "
Zhou Hehui was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "How?"
The little assistant hurriedly said: "I have this intuition. Although Director Felton has not said it all the time, he seems to have been displeased with Xiaoyan. If it is another director, such as a director who has worked with Xiaoyan before, it will be fine. Director Chu, who is naturally indifferent, would praise Xiaoyan well, but Director Felton didn't say anything." After a pause, the little assistant said again: "Brother Zhou, maybe you are a man, you don't quite understand this It's an intuition. Trust me, Director Felton's attitude towards Xiaoyan seems to be a little bit wrong!"
Zhou Hehui laughed: "Is this the legendary female intuition?"
The little assistant nodded: "Trust me, Brother Zhou, we have to solve this problem quickly."
While speaking, the little assistant turned his head and furtively looked in the direction of Chu Yan and Director Felton, as if he was afraid of being discovered by these two people. Her appearance really amused Zhou Hehui, but Zhou Hehui also knew that Yu Tongtong was doing it for Chu Yan's good, and didn't want Chu Yan to have conflicts with the director, which was not good for the filming.
Thinking of this, Zhou Hehui patted the little assistant on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Xiaoyan discovered this matter earlier than you, and I have already started to deal with it. Tongtong, do you want to know... why Felton The director doesn't like Xiaoyan so much?"
Yu Tongtong was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously thought "Xiaoyan already knew about it?" Then she said with a puzzled look: "I think. Brother Zhou, why does Director Felton dislike Xiaoyan so much? A collaboration."
Zhou Hehui turned his head to look at the director meaningfully. At this time, Chu Yan had already got up to shoot the next scene. After watching Felton for a while, he turned his head and said to the assistant: "Actually, there are only one left and right. The word 'love'. Ask what love is in the world, and teach people to agree with 'hate small words'!"