"Um!"

After listening to Menjie's words, Zhou Xingchi couldn't help but fell silent. After nodding slightly, he stopped talking, as if he was thinking about something.

This move made Menjie feel awkward.

The reason why Menjie said this just now is that although his words also contained some thoughts of "wanting to star in Zhou Xingchi's movie", more importantly, he was just joking with Zhou Xingchi.

But now it seems that Zhou Xingchi seems to take it seriously, and Menjie's question has also brought some confusion to Zhou Xingchi.

This made Menjie a little helpless.

"Master Xing, I was joking just now..."

After hesitating for a moment, Menjie finally saw that Zhou Xingchi still hadn't spoken. He sighed helplessly and spoke softly to Zhou Xingchi, wanting to explain.

"I know you're kidding!"

However, before Menjie could finish speaking, Zhou Xingchi shook his head and spoke softly. Menjie couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, sighing secretly that he was a veteran in the film industry who had more than twice as much experience as him. If he really watched

If I didn't realize that I was joking, I would have lived so many years in vain.

"I was just thinking about something!"

After waving his hand, Zhou Xingchi put on a faint smile and said softly to Menjie, "I already have a concept in my mind for my next movie. There may not be a place for you in it, or even just...

There may not even be a supporting role, unless you want to play an ordinary role that has no special characteristics. After being filmed, not only will it not be liked by the fans, but it may also be reprimanded by the media!"

Menjie shook his head slightly and made a decisive decision.

The reason why Menjie wants to star in Stephen Chow's movie, even if he is just a supporting role, is not without reason!

Judging from the speed at which Zhou Xingchi shoots movies, it will probably take more than two years for his next movie to be released. And two years later, Menjie will have absolute confidence to become a top star, even a movie king.

, it is not impossible.

At that time, appearing in supporting roles in Chow Sing-chi's movies was definitely not done out of "covetousness for the quality of the film", but rather, there was even a sense of "acting because of Chow Sing-chi's face".

The reason why I am willing to still play supporting roles in Zhou Xingchi's movies at that time is, on the one hand, because I have a relatively close personal relationship with Zhou Xingchi. The second point is that most of the characters in Zhou Xingchi's movies are full of character. If Menjie can

If you successfully create it, you will definitely attract a large number of fans!

But now I hear Zhou Xingchi say that if there is no good role suitable for Menjie in his next movie, it is natural that Menjie will refuse.

However, when Menjie was about to say something, Zhou Xingchi actually spoke again and said to Menjie, "But... in the next movie, if you want, you might not just be a supporting role.

If your acting skills at that time were good enough, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for you to play a leading role!”

A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if he had thought of something, Zhou Xingchi said softly to Men Jie.

What Zhou Xingchi said really surprised Menjie, and he didn't even turn around for a while.

In Menjie's memory, it seems that Zhou Xingchi's movies in recent years have all been directed and acted by him. He is the protagonist and director alone. But listen to what Zhou Xingchi means now...

In his next movie, he doesn’t plan to play the leading role? Is it possible that he only plans to direct and not star in it?!

In the eyes of the outside world, perhaps what all the audiences care about more is Zhou Xingchi's "funny face" and "nonsensical". The audience prefers Zhou Xingchi to appear on the big screen and bring laughter and happiness to everyone.

As for Zhou Xingchi's role as director, there is not much attention. After all, although there are not many famous directors in China, there are also quite a few, but there is only one nonsensical comedian, Zhou Xingchi.

Therefore, most viewers and fans still prefer Zhou Xingchi to be an actor rather than a director.

But as Zhou Xingchi gets older, the "pushy" and "show-loving" character in his youth have gradually dissipated, and instead, he likes to be in control more!

The feeling of controlling a crew, a movie, and all the actors. The superior has complete control over the employees, just like the director has absolute control over the crew.

However, in order to avoid the situation where "Chow Sing-chi is only a director, not an actor" and cause resistance from the audience and fans, in recent years, Chow Sing-chi has gradually directed and acted by himself, and in the film, there are no other films

That kind of feeling of "emphasizing the protagonist and minimizing the presence of supporting characters".

On the contrary, in his own films, Zhou Xingchi continues to increase the roles and characteristics of supporting actors, and weaken the presence of his protagonist!

The outstanding performances of Men Jie, Yuan Qiu, Yuan Hua, Liang Xiaolong and others in "Kung Fu" speak volumes!

Is it possible that Zhou Xingchi has already made preparations to quit the acting world and gradually shift his focus to the directing world?!

With a slight movement in his heart, an astonishing idea suddenly flashed through Menjie's mind, giving him a feeling of disbelief.

As one of the top three celebrities in the Hong Kong film industry, Chow Sing-chi, who is known as the "Double Weekly Success", unexpectedly had the idea of ​​​​retiring from the acting industry at this time. It really feels like a "treason"!

"Master Xing, do you want to gradually become...a simple director?!"

With a slight movement in his heart, Men Jie had a feeling of disbelief and asked softly to Zhou Xingchi.

Saying 'just a director' is undoubtedly the same question as 'are you ready to quit acting', except that the former is more obscure and respectful.

"Um!"

Although there were people in the car, one of them was a driver he quite trusted, and the other ones were Men Jie and Yang Mi, both of whom were familiar friends of Zhou Xingchi. In addition to this news, as long as you analyze it more, you can see that it is nothing.

Confidential, Zhou Xingchi did not hide anything. He nodded to Menjie and agreed.

"There is indeed such a plan!"

"In this "Kung Fu", I have tried my best to reduce my role and increase the chances of the supporting actors to appear. You, Yuan Qiu, Yuan Hua and Liang Xiaolong are all very good and did not let me down. The film finally won the

It has achieved considerable success, with a box office of 160 million and 16 nominations, which is enough to prove that this movie is indeed good, and it also proves that there is not much problem with my idea!"

"In the next movie, I will weaken my role even more and gradually transfer my role to the second and third protagonists. There will not be as many supporting roles as in "Kung Fu", but more

Subdividing it into one or two people will once again weaken my sense of presence and let’s see how the audience reacts!”

"As for the third movie..."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Zhou Xingchi's mouth, and a look of yearning flashed in Zhou Xingchi's eyes. He stretched out his hands and felt like he didn't know where to put them better, and said softly to Men Jie.

"When that time comes, that's when I can devote all my experience to my career as a director. Although it may not be a big success and is full of ups and downs, with the foreshadowing of these two movies, it shouldn't happen.

What a big problem!”

"At that time, as long as the new movie can recover the cost, I will be satisfied and can continue my directing career with peace of mind!"

As he spoke, Zhou Xingchi touched his chin with one hand habitually, and his eyes kept looking back and forth on Menjie's body, examining it as if he were looking at something, which made Menjie feel a little uncomfortable.

"Master Xing, you..."

Menjie said helplessly because he couldn't stand Zhou Xingchi's gaze.

"At the speed at which I make movies, the fastest time is four years, and the longest time is six years. If you already have the strength of a top movie star or the title of movie king by that time, I can consider it.

The leading actor of my first 'concentrated directing' movie is handed over to you!"

This, is this true?!

I thought Zhou Xingchi was really joking with me before, but now it seems that Zhou Xingchi is serious!

Men Jie cannot deny that Zhou Xingchi's acting skills are very superb, but Menjie, who has worked with him, also knows that Zhou Xingchi's directing ability is absolutely extraordinary. Although it is slightly inferior to the top directors, it is still

It is also equivalent to an ordinary top director.

And five or six years later...

At that time, as long as Zhou Xingchi was willing to continue working hard, it would be possible to reach the level of the top directors in the country, such as Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Yimou and others.

As a result, if there is a movie directed by such a top director, I am afraid that not to mention Zhou Xingchi, even the established top stars in China will want to star in it, let alone Menjie!

Five or six years later, even if Menjie is successful, he may still be at the level of some big-name movie stars. Even this requires continuous efforts and a little luck to achieve it. If the luck is worse, ordinary 'new movie kings'

I'm afraid it's possible!

However, no matter which level you are at, you cannot escape the level of "wanting to cooperate with Zhou Xingchi". It is indeed a happy thing to be able to obtain Zhou Xingchi's commitment at this time.

"With Stephen Chow's invitation and commitment, even if I can't win any awards at the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards tomorrow, I'm afraid my trip today was not in vain!"

With a slight sigh in his heart, Men Jie also showed a faint smile on his face, and quickly nodded to Zhou Xingchi, "Thank you, Mr. Xing, for taking care of me. In four or five years, I will definitely satisfy you with this role...
Chapter completed!