Liu Gangsheng was a senior in the entertainment circle, and Lu Chen was a rising star. Their appreciation and respect for each other made them real friends, and the cooperation between friends was always pleasant and satisfying.
Lu Chen agreed to be a judge of Hong Kong New Voice, and he would write a promotional theme song for this music talent show. He specially made time for the show in April and May of next year.
In return, Liu Gangsheng volunteered to play a role in The Smiling, The Proud Swordsman, which would be filmed at the end of the year!
Because of the success model of A Chinese Ghost Story, which had a box office of more than one billion yuan, after Chenfei Media revealed that it would adapt the film of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, there were countless entertainment agencies and artists who came to seek cooperation.
It was not easy for other artists to get a role in The Smiling, The Proud Swordsman, even if they owed a favor. But for Liu Gangsheng, asking for a role was like giving a favor to others.
With the participation of this famous king in the Chinese circle, The Smiling, The Proud Swordsman would not only have a strong box office in China and Hong Kong, but also in the whole Southeast Asia!
"I hope there will be enough fighting scenes for this role …"
Liu Gangsheng excitedly made a few gestures with his fists, "It is what foreigners call Chinese Kung Fu. I think you will put real Kung Fu into this movie, right?"
The term Chinese Kung Fu was coined by Lu Chen. Together with his fighting video in the UD725 incident, it had already spread all over the world, including Hong Kong.
In fact, Hong Kong had also made martial arts fighting movies in the 70s and 80s, but it was not popular, and was later replaced by Hollywood action movies.
However, there was a market for traditional martial arts in Hong Kong. As early as a few decades ago, there were many martial arts clubs in Hong Kong. They taught their apprentices martial arts such as Southern Fist and Northern Leg, Knife, Spear, Sword, Rod, and so on.
But now, these martial arts clubs were basically replaced by Taekwondo, Judo, Boxing, and Kickboxing clubs. Traditional Kung Fu was no longer popular among young people because it was called fancy but not practical.
The same situation happened in the mainland.
On the other hand, the Chinese Kung Fu that Lu Chen had demonstrated to the world made everyone's eyes light up. Not only was it extremely powerful in actual combat, but its movements were also swift and fierce, and it had a powerful sense of violence.
Liu Gangsheng could see the role that China Kong Fu could play in the movie at first glance. He believed that Lu Chen would definitely bring China Kong Fu into the movie when he made The Smiling, The Proud Wanderer.
In fact, the embryonic form of Kung Fu could already be seen in A Chinese Ghost Story, but it was covered up by the more exciting supernatural stories and special magic effects.
The Smiling, Proud Wanderer was a pure Wuxia movie!
Liu Gangsheng didn't just want to show his face in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. He wanted to take this opportunity to explore new ways of acting and create a different image!
"Yes …"
Lu Chen instantly understood Liu Gangsheng's thoughts and intentions. His eyes couldn't help but light up. "Brother Sheng, there are many roles you can choose from. However, I'm afraid you'll need to undergo a period of training."
Wuxia Kung Fu movies couldn't be made just because one wanted to. Even if one wanted to use a martial arts substitute, one must first master some basic routines. Otherwise, the movie would be very problematic.
Liu Gangsheng smiled, "That's not a problem. I usually exercise, so I'm not afraid of hardships."
Practicing martial arts was very tiring and torturous, especially if one wanted to master real skills. It was obviously impossible without hard work. Liu Gangsheng undoubtedly wanted to challenge himself.
Although he was already over fifty years old!
The more they talked, the more the topic gradually shifted to The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.
This movie, which was adapted from a best-selling Wuxia novel, was undoubtedly a huge challenge for Lu Chen, because he didn't want to shoot it according to the movie of the same name in his memory. Instead, he wanted to rewrite the script and make a real Wuxia blockbuster!
At that time, Lu Chen would be the leading actor, the screenwriter, the composer, and the action director. Any mistake in any aspect would affect the shooting of the movie.
Interestingly, Liu Gangsheng had actually read The Smiling, Proud Wanderer and was very familiar with the characters in it. He was completely prepared!
Lu Chen couldn't help asking, "Brother Sheng, if you had a choice, which one would you choose?"
Originally, Lu Chen wanted to write the script and give it to Liu Gangsheng for him to choose the roles. Now that he knew that Liu Gangsheng had read the original novel, he simply brought it up.
Liu Gangsheng thought for a moment and answered, "Liu Zhengfeng and Xiang Wentian!"
Liu Zhengfeng and Xiang Wentian?
Lu Chen silently chewed on these two names, and a faint idea formed in his heart.
"What are you two talking about?"
At this time, Lu Jingyi and Chen Fei 'er came hand in hand. They were smiling like a pair of beautiful sisters.
Liu Gangsheng and Lu Chen looked at each other and smiled. Lu Chen said, "I'm talking about the movie with Brother Sheng. Where are we going for lunch?"
Chen Fei 'er smiled and said, "Sister Shi Fang will cook for lunch, and Sister Jingyi will also make a few dishes. I'll go and help. You two can continue talking. I'll call you when we're at the table."
Liu Gangsheng clapped his hands and said, "I haven't eaten Linda's dishes for a long time. I'm so lucky today!"
Linda was Shi Fang's English name. Shi Fang's cooking skills had been passed down in her family. She had even appeared on TV before. However, except for her best friends, it was extremely difficult for others to taste her cooking.
Liu Gangsheng said to Lu Chen, "You're really lucky!"
More than an hour later, Lu Chen also thought that he was really lucky. He didn't expect Shi Fang's cooking skills to be so excellent. Although she couldn't be compared with those top chefs, the dishes she carefully cooked looked, smelled, and the ingredients were even more exquisite. He couldn't stop praising her.
Shi Fang also took a bottle of 1993 Mouton wine from the wine cellar and shared it with everyone.
The guests and the host all enjoyed the lunch.
In the afternoon, they sat in the garden and continued to chat, but the topic turned to the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration party of Hong Kong's return.
Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er's performance had already been reported. It was a song that Lu Chen had specially written for this grand celebration, and it was sung by a group.
In addition to the two of them, Liu Gangsheng and Shi Fang were also on the list of singers of the same song. The standard was probably unprecedented. It was also because of this song that the four of them gathered together today.
There would be a dress rehearsal for the party tomorrow, and they didn't have much time left.
Because there were still things to deal with, Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er didn't stay for dinner. Shi Fang asked her assistant to drive them back to their home in Repulse Bay.
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