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Compared to movies, TV series are naturally faster. After all, many of the sets are ready-made. You can just go to the Qin Palace in Hengdian to shoot. There is no need to be too picky. TV series are like that nowadays. It doesn't make any practical sense if you invest too much.
The original director, Jiang Jiajun, was in charge, but Wu Mingxuan became the screenwriter and executive producer. Big Brother served as special consultant, and his replacement, Tong Jili, served as artistic director, overseeing some of the details.
While the creative team is quite impressive, the main cast isn't quite as strong, with the vast majority being newcomers. Lead
actress Yu Shu is played by Bai Bing, second actress Yu Ji is played by Yang Mi, third actress Lü Zhi is played by Qin Lan, and fourth actress Lü Su is played by Li Qin. This cast would have been impressive in later generations, but it's just so-so these days.
The male lead was ultimately chosen to be the original Hu Ge. Tangren is a Hong Kong and Taiwan-based company, and they owed Perfect World a huge debt of gratitude for the role, which they were sure to repay. Wu Mingxuan clearly had his sights set on the upcoming "Immortals 3" and "Bu Bu Jing Xin."
As the executive producer, Wu Mingxuan doesn't normally have to attend the opening ceremony, but he was required to attend. He showed up at the set at 11:00 AM on November 9th for the opening ceremony of "The Myth."
As one of the most prominent and influential directors of today, Wu Mingxuan's appearance naturally became the focus of all media attention. Although his older brother was also in attendance, Wu Mingxuan was the hottest new star in the spotlight.
Reporter: "Director Wu, congratulations! It's said that "Wushuang" has already surpassed US$95 million at the overseas box office and is likely to break US$150 million soon. Including the nearly 600 million it has taken in Greater China, its global box office is very close to the 2 billion mark, making it the highest-grossing Chinese-language film of all time."
The rest of the crew were unconvinced by the reporter's question. It was truly impressive. In mainland China alone, it had already surpassed 500 million RMB, a record that had stood for nearly a decade, and it surpassed it by over 100 million RMB.
The Hong Kong box office was also impressive, breaking the 61.3 million RMB set by Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Hustle" in 2004, reaching a staggering 67.8 million Hong Kong dollars, just shy of the 70 million mark.
However, this is only the box office record for Chinese-language films there, far behind Hollywood blockbusters. The previous record there was also a blockbuster, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," which was released at the end of 1997 and earned HK$115 million.
This clearly shows the huge gap between Chinese-language films and Hollywood, even crushing the local market. And Wu Mingxuan is even more aware that this gap is only the current gap. After the Marvel Avengers officially takes off, no Chinese-language film will appear in the top 20. Even "Incredibles 2," which ranks 20th, has a box office of HK$71 million. At that time, the Chinese-language film box office record was still Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Hustle" in 2004.
But now everything is different. Wu Mingxuan is the true box office king. His debut film, written and directed, has already achieved such incredible results. Combined with the myth of filming starting today, he is a legend in his own right.
"This is all thanks to everyone's support. It also proves one thing: the audience votes with their feet. As long as you put your heart into making an excellent film that everyone loves and supports, the box office will be worth your efforts."
Compared to the box office records set by Hollywood movies, I know I am still far from enough, so I have to set a small goal for myself now, a box office of 100 million Hong Kong dollars. I want to break the 100 million Hong Kong dollar box office for Chinese-language films in the Hong Kong market! "
Naturally, what Wu Mingxuan said was very stimulating to the media present. However, few people asked why the mainland was not mentioned, because the current box office king in the mainland is Wu Mingxuan. He has already created a myth, and it seems unlikely that anyone can catch up with him for the time being.
So it is reasonable for him to focus on the local market in Hong Kong. After all, that is the current center of the Chinese entertainment industry. Wu Mingxuan himself is also the most representative trump card in the Hong Kong circle. Just like the Taiwan circle always uses Ang Lee and Wu Baige as its own signboard, the Hong Kong circle also needs such a golden signboard.
Reporter: "Then Director Wu, do you think your next work "The Monkey King" will have this opportunity? "
Wu Mingxuan said confidently: "Of course, if an epic blockbuster like "The Monkey King" that gathers most of the strongest lineup in the Chinese entertainment industry cannot succeed, then we should really reflect on where the problem lies and where the future of Chinese-language films lies! "
Looking at Wu Mingxuan who was talking to a group of media, the main actors on the crew who were completely overshadowed by the others were not angry. Instead, they looked at Wu Mingxuan with admiration. This Director Wu was really amazing.
Qin Lan got this role through an audition and did not sign a contract with Perfect Entertainment. However, she already had this idea in mind and has been vaguely showing her goodwill to Li Qin, Wu Mingxuan's godson, recently.
"Qin'er, your godfather is really amazing. Will you go to film The Monkey King later? "
Not yet, I'm still too young, but there will be opportunities for subsequent works. I have to finish filming my Lu Su first. This is my debut on the silver screen. Sister, you have to take me with you more often when the time comes. "
Qin Lan plays Lu Zhi, and is a sister to Lu Su played by Li Qin, so the two have already started to call each other sisters, and their relationship is the best among the four.
Bai Bing knows Qin Lan's little thoughts very well, but she doesn't reject them. Qin Lan's appearance is really good. Based on her understanding of Wu Mingxuan, she should have a certain interest in Qin Lan, otherwise she would not give the third female role to her.
As for Yang Mi, who just joined the company, Bai Bing really doesn't take her seriously. She is just a foot-washing maid. As a supplement to the company type, she plays two roles, one is Yi Xiaochuan's modern girlfriend, Gao Yao's sister Gao Lan, and the other is a girl who looks like her. It looks exactly like Yu Ji in the previous life.
In fact, these two characters themselves are not very likable, especially the modern one, who turned out to be the wife of Yi Xiaochuan's brother Yi Dachuan. In the eyes of many people, this is a bit too bitchy and too bloody.
As for Lu Zhi, who was originally more of a villain, because her own image and personality in history were like that, she gradually became evil because of Yi Xiaochuan's injury and death of her sister, which made her more sympathetic, isn't there a saying like that?
We are not afraid of villains being bad, but we are afraid of villains being beautiful, so Wu Mingxuan's version of the female villain has such characteristics, as long as she is beautiful enough, no matter how bad she is, she will have a lot of fans and licking dogs.