It is said that only after Jiang Zhe got the complete script did he realize how big the scale of Li Huizhu's adaptation of "A Chinese Ghost Story" was!
It cannot be said that it has no connection with the original work, it can only be said that it is very different.
Because this version of "A Chinese Ghost Story" mainly tells the fantasy story between the fox demon Nie Xiaoqian and the scholar Ning Caichen, which is also mixed with the grievances and hatreds between the seventh-generation grudges and the seventh-generation lovers.
It can be said that it just borrowed a few characters from the original work, and the rest is all the imagination of the screenwriter.
But this is not too outrageous, after all, "A Chinese Ghost Story" has been remade countless times so far.
The two classic villains, Black Mountain Old Demon and Pudu Cihang, were added by Xu Ke himself.
Not even mentioning Xu Ke's version, even Pu Songling himself regarded it as a second adaptation.
You must know that as early as the Tang Dynasty, the scholar Chen Xuanyou wrote a legendary novel called "Leave the Soul", and the heroine in the book was called "Qian Niang".
Because of its bizarre plot and fascinating story, it has spread widely.
This is why the idiom "A Chinese Girl Leaving the Soul" was born.
Later, the playwright Zheng Guangzu of the Yuan Dynasty also adapted a drama "The Lost Soul of a Chinese Lover" based on this.
So it’s no wonder that Lu Xun first said that he could “copy a lot of articles in the world”!
The ancients were able to change it, and people today can also change it.
For this reason, Jiang Zhe didn't get too entangled. After getting the script, he stayed at the crew hotel.
I spent the whole day either studying scripts or practicing performances, and my life was quite fulfilling.
Although he didn't know how professional actors were trained, Jiang Zhe fumbled around and figured out his own method while reading and taking pictures.
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December 17, 3pm.
Panyu Lianhua Mountain, the originally solemn Wanghai Guanyin Square is already crowded with people.
Except for some fans and paparazzi from Wanwan, Xiangjiang and other places, most of them were just passers-by watching the fun.
For a moment, the scene was in chaos, with a steady stream of people taking photos and asking for autographs.
The occurrence of such a situation was somewhat beyond the expectations of the crew.
Therefore, the originally planned power-on worship ceremony could only greatly simplify the process.
After the starring actors simply participated in the ceremony of worshiping gods and setting off firecrackers, they had to leave in a hurry.
It wasn't until we returned to the hotel where we stayed that the reporter's interview process began.
But none of this has anything to do with Jiang Zhe.
If it weren't for the fact that he lived close by and that everyone had come here, he wouldn't have had a part in today's worship ceremony. For example, Nie Yuan didn't come.
Of course, it would be useless even if he came.
At the opening ceremony, almost all the reporters on site were directed at Big S, Wu Jing, Xuanxuan, and Tianniu.
The reason why the crew did not notify Nie Yuan to come over was because they felt that the worship ceremony would be the same with or without him.
But no one paid attention to it, and Jiang Zhe ended up in peace.
After returning to the hotel, he didn't even get together with the starring actors. Instead, he mingled with the reporters in the audience and watched the fun. No one knew him anyway.
He looked so relished that he just wanted to grab a handful of melon seeds.
When the sharp-eyed Wu Jing on stage saw this scene, she was stunned!
But soon he couldn't care about Jiang Zhe anymore, because the leading actor Chen Xiaodong had a filming appointment and was absent from the press conference.
Therefore, the reporters at the scene could only point the finger at him. Who is the most famous among the actors at the scene?
"Jingzai, did you return to the TV drama circle because of the blockbuster "The Legend of Shushan" last year?"
"I heard that you and Director Yuan had a falling out. Is it true?"
"Will you go to Hong Kong to make movies in the future?
As soon as these words came out, Wu Jing's smile on the stage suddenly became stiff.
Jiang Zhe in the crowd couldn't help but look at it curiously.
Oh, it's an entertainment reporter from Xiangjiang. No wonder he is so sharp when he opens his mouth. Is this because he deliberately refuses to open the pot?
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhe couldn't help but raise his head excitedly, looking forward to the follow-up with great interest.
But Wu Jing's mood on stage was not very good.
After all, the failure of "The Legend of Shushan" was a big blow to him.
You must know that this mythical movie was an out-and-out blockbuster last year, with big investment, big director, and big lineup.
Yuan Heping also got him in because of his old face.
In terms of scenes alone, his scenes are almost three times that of Zhang Ziyi's.
It is said that many people in the industry were optimistic about this film at that time. It was also for this reason that Yuan Heping wanted Wu Jing to use this film as a springboard to enter the film industry and copy Zhao Wenzhuo's successful route.
It’s just that although the idea is good, the result is very touching.
Wu Jing's first shot into the film industry was a misfire.
After a failed debut, he could not receive any good film resources for a while, so he continued to make TV series.
So the reporter’s speculation just now is actually true.
But sometimes the truth is the most heartbreaking.
So Wu Jing could only grit his teeth secretly and force a smile and said:
"Movies and TV series are all the same to me. As long as the book is good, I don't care."
"As for Director Yuan, I talked to him on the phone last night, so don't ask such boring questions!"
Although Wu Jing looks young, he just has a baby face, and he has actually been in the industry for seven or eight years.
So he dealt with the reporter's questions in a few words.
Just when the reporter was about to continue asking, the producer Yang Daokui on the stage immediately glanced at him coldly. The man's face immediately stiffened, and then he handed the microphone back knowingly.
No way, how much can you earn by being a paparazzi in a month?
It’s just to make a living, why risk your life!
However, a newly debuted paparazzi present could not understand the situation and insisted on asking further questions.
But he was quickly stopped by the old photographer on the side.
"Are you crazy? Don't drag me with you if you want to die. I want to live for two more years!"
As soon as these words came out, not to mention the newcomer, even Jiang Zhe couldn't help but come over and listen.
"Remember, don't look for excitement from this boss later. He is not someone you can offend."
"I started hanging out on the street thirty years ago. Although I stayed there for a few years because of murder, I came out not long after."
"By the way, he was also arrested and taken to Green Island during the First Clearance Project."
"Speaking of which, he is also one of the founders of the Tiandao Alliance. He is the one who calls the shots in the northwest."
"Although he has withdrawn from the world these years, he still runs TV stations, newspapers, magazines, and dance halls. Both black and white must give him face!"
Hearing this, the newcomer paparazzi immediately turned pale.
After all, the paparazzi seem to be fearless, even movie stars dare to be tough.
But in fact, when they encounter such ruthless characters, they become intimidated faster than anyone else.
Not to mention how the newcomer was still frightened, Jiang Zhe was also surprised.
Because he only knew that this drama was co-produced by Singapore, Wanwan, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, but he did not expect that the producer had this background.
However, a hint of worry arose in his heart, but he quickly shook his head with a smile.
Everything is in sync, so if something happens, it won't be his turn to worry!
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhe looked at the stage carelessly again, watching the excitement with relish...
