471 [Recruiting Liu Dehua]
After writing "Saw" in summer, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.
Since that day, I learned that Xia Tian was going to enter Hollywood and had a very wonderful story, but lacked a co-applicant actor, I didn't recommend everyone and took the initiative to find Xia Tian and hoped that he could be adopted.
"Mr. Xia, can you consider me?" Liu Dehua came to the door in person, hoping to play one of the roles.
When he learned from Zhou Runfa that Xia Tian was going to enter Hollywood and that there was a good story, he couldn't help but feel excited and came to the door.
Zhou Runfa is not interested in this opportunity, but he is interested in it. He really wants to play one of the roles. Even if it’s just a soy sauce, it doesn’t matter.
Just like his first filming, "Traveling to the Sea of Anger". At that time, Zhou Runfa gave him the opportunity because he was worried about affecting the Taiwan market. As a result, the movie won more than 15 million Hong Kong dollars in box office, which was well received and popular. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Academy Awards, and became famous in the film industry at once.
Now he can gain a foothold in the film industry thanks to Zhou Runfa's withdrawal. Perhaps there is a decisive decree in the dark, and his withdrawal this time might have fulfilled himself again?!
"Andy Lau, although I admire you very much, I still prefer to choose our own artists in this movie." Xia Tian shook his head and said.
Liu Dehua is indeed good, hardworking and down-to-earth, first-class character, and grateful. If it were another movie, it would be okay to praise him. But this movie "Saw" is different, it will be released to the United States.
Once this movie becomes popular, anyone who starred in this movie will immediately rise to a price. As the saying goes, the wealth and water will not flow to outsiders. Of course, such good things cannot be cheaper than outsiders.
"I can choose to join Tianxia Pictures." Liu Dehua said firmly.
As the saying goes, it is easy to enjoy the cool air with a big tree. Liu Dehua is not as resistant as Zhou Runfa when joining Tianxia Pictures. Moreover, after several cooperations, Liu Dehua has a good impression of Xia Tian. He has the ability to take his career to a higher level, and is sincere and generous to others. Why don’t he follow a boss like this?
Xia Tian couldn't help but feel happy when he heard him say this. To be honest, although Liu Dehua's reputation is not as great as "Double Weekly Month", he is actually a rare evergreen in the Hong Kong film industry, and his box office appeal is extraordinary. Moreover, Liu Dehua not only made good movies, but also entered the recording industry. The four kings thought they were powerful back then, representing the highest level of commercialization of Hong Kong entertainment.
"You really thought about it, don't regret it?" Xia Tian asked.
"No regrets." Liu Dehua shook his head. He likes to be stubborn in his work and never regrets what he does. Even though he was hidden by TVB, he spent nearly a year of hard life and was so sad that he wanted to help someone get his hair and sell tickets for Alan Tam's concert, he did not feel regretful.
"Okay, since that's the case, then sign a contract with the company." Xia Tian smiled, "Welcome Andy Lau, you will join our company."
"Thank you, Mr. Xia." Liu Dehua also said with a smile.
"By the way, how can you explain to Yi?" Xia Tian asked curiously again.
"Yineng and I did not sign a contract. We are both gentlemen's agreements with them." Liu Dehua explained.
"So that's the case. But although they didn't sign the contract, they have helped you a lot and can't do it in vain." Xia Tian nodded, "Let's do this, this five million Hong Kong dollars is my compensation for them."
"Mr. Xia, there's too much. Besides, you shouldn't compensate for this money!" Liu Dehua said in surprise when he saw it.
He intends to join Tianxia Pictures, and he should pay for the money to lose money. Besides, five million Hong Kong dollars is too much. He has only been in the art for half a year, so why don’t he have to pay so much money!
Xia Tian smiled. He paid the five million Hong Kong dollars not for Liu Dehua, but for the boss of artistic skills. Zhang Guozhong is a well-known gold medal agent in Hong Kong. His artists include Alan Tam, Zhou Runfa, etc., and are influenced by the Hong Kong film industry.
Although he had no legal problems with his poaching of Liu Dehua this time, he was lacking in morality. If he did not give him a compensation for his art, it would have an impact on his image at that time.
Hong Kong is a Chinese society, and morality is more important than law. If there is moral loss, there will be many inconveniences in doing things in the future. So I would rather spend a little more money in summer. Five million Hong Kong dollars is nothing to him. And paying this money can not only make up for the loss of art, but also make the relationship more harmonious. Wouldn't it be easier to talk about cooperation at that time?
"You can't even pay this money. Since that's the case, I'll help you pay it." Xia Tian explained to Liu Dehua with a smile, "Although five million Hong Kong dollars is a little more, for you, it's still worth it."
When Liu Dehua heard him say this, he couldn't help but feel grateful and happy, "Thank you, Mr. Xia."
"It's time to call the boss in the future." Xia Tian said with a smile.
"Yes, boss." Liu Dehua smiled, "By the way, boss, which role do you want me to play in "Saw"?"
Xia Tian smiled.
Liu Dehua's current acting skills are at most an idol. He can be handsome, but he can't act. In fact, although Liu Dehua won the Golden Horse Awards in later generations and won five winners, and even more times than Liang Jiahui, he was unable to act lightly, which always made people feel a sense of being held high.
Xia Tian thought about it for a long time, and only that policeman was suitable for him. Apart from that, it was not suitable for him to play any role.
"This is the script. You are going to play the police officer Xing Gang who is chasing the murderer." Xia Tian handed the script to Liu Dehua.
Liu Dehua had heard Zhou Runfa retelling the story of the movie before, and knew that there were two characters in the movie that were the most important. One was Dr. Shi Dongsheng and the other was reporter Gao Fei.
He knew that Dr. Shi Dongsheng might not be his turn to play, but reporter Gao Fei should be very sure. However, he didn't expect Xia Tian to arrange for him to play Xing Gang. Police Officer Xing Gang is just a supporting role. Although he appears many times, it is not the most important.
"Mr. Xia, can I play Gao Fei?" Liu Dehua volunteered. He has never given up on his own things and likes to take the initiative. Even if he fails in the end, at least he will not regret it. Of course, if he succeeds, it will be better.
"No." Xia Tian shook his head. With Liu Dehua's current superficial acting skills, he could not play Gao Fei's feeling of not being able to survive, not being able to die, and being desperate and regretful.
"Is anyone going to play this role?" Liu Dehua asked disappointedly when he heard this.
"Not bad." Xia Tian nodded, "I decided to let Huang Zihua try it out."
"..." Liu Dehua was surprised when he heard this.
He knew that Huang Zihua was a famous supporting actor in the company. He participated in almost all the films in the company and played insignificant small roles. Because he appeared many times and played in small roles, he also had a nickname called "Ten Thousand Years of Super League."
Such a small person has no fame, no acting skills, and is not handsome. I really don’t know what is better than me. Xia Tian actually chose him but not me, which really made Liu Dehua very dissatisfied.
"Mr. Xia, why is this?" Liu Dehua asked depressedly. He has joined Tianxia Pictures and is already his own. Since that's the case, why should he still suffer unfair treatment?
"Andy Lau, don't be angry. This time you didn't lose in fame, acting, or qualifications..." Xia Tian advised with a smile, "If you lose, you lose because you are too handsome."
"..." Liu Dehua was stunned, "Is it wrong to be too handsome?" he said speechlessly.
"Yes, it's really wrong to be too handsome. Especially for a horror movie, we hope that the audience can focus on the plot instead of the actor's face. So the more ordinary the actor looks, the better, and you can't be too handsome." Xia Tian explained.
"You want to play Gao Fei. But you have to know that Gao Fei is a bad guy. He can't survive and dare not die." Xia Tian said again, "You are so sunny and handsome. Do you think you can play the feeling of despair and helplessness?"
Liu Dehua was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.
When he graduated from the artist training class, his mentor's comment was "positive youngster". Positive youngsters mean sunshine, handsome, and positive energy.
At that time, he thought this was a good thing, but now he knows that being handsome is also a problem. Many characters have no chance of being with him since then.
"That's it." Xia Tian smiled, "Police Officer Xing Gang is also a very important role. You can think carefully and don't let me down."
"Yes, boss." Liu Dehua had to nod after hearing what he said.
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In addition to Liu Dehua, there are also a large number of newcomers coming to Tianxia Film Studio to seek opportunities, such as Huang Rihua, Liang Chaowei, Tang Zhenye, Lu Liang Wei, etc. Even if they don’t have roles, they hope to win the favor of summer and get more opportunities for cooperation in the future.
So many people came to Tianxia Film Corporation to register, and the team was all in line.
Such a grand scene has attracted the attention of the media.
On the one hand, it is because this is the first film to hit Hollywood in the summer, which naturally attracts attention.
On the one hand, those who came to sign up are also famous rookies in the Hong Kong film and television industry in recent years. It is naturally very curious whether they can go to Queping High School.
As for the evil people who come to the conquest, Xia Tian has always refused and accepted all the people. Because these are all excellent talents.
Like Liang Chaowei, his acting skills are the most outstanding among Hong Kong movie stars. Even the "chameleon" Liang Jiahui is better than Liang Chaowei in the creation of certain roles. He is also one of the most box office actors in Hong Kong after the new century.
Chapter completed!