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After hearing what Yue Guan said, Zhang Yimou was also excited.

To be honest, he does like the script "Shadow", especially the plot in the script "Shadow". It is very satisfying and his IQ is very online.

But he is also a senior director at least and has always had his level.

After hearing Yue Guan’s words, he immediately realized his mistake: the script of "Shadow" is indeed online, but it is too petty.

If he wants to make a small-scale historical film of small characters, there is nothing to say, it is definitely a good movie.

But what he was going to film was the Warring States Period.

It is to conquer the world.

That is just a conspiracy and calculation, and it is not worthy of this background.

To resolve this contradiction, there are two ways:

First, change the background;

Second, change the character and plot.

Of course, Zhang Yimou chose the second one.

Because he himself knew very well that if he really made historical films of small characters with small patterns, he would become literary films again.

And art films have no box office.

He wants the box office.

Therefore, he cannot be willful.

Moreover, he knew in his heart that after being named by Yue Guan, he would modify it according to the direction given by Yue Guan, which would definitely be more in line with the movie viewing hobbies of ordinary audiences.

"Yueguan, you are not authentic." Zhang Yimou pointed at Yueguan and cursed: "You are not authentic."

Yue Guan: "??? Why don't I be authentic?"

In order to modify the script of "Shadow" for you, I kept thinking about it until three o'clock in the morning yesterday.

To point it out earlier? Isn’t this script yours?”

Yue Guan spread his hands: "Director Zhang, the script "Shadow" is really not mine, it is a script submitted by the screenwriter who bought out of our company. In terms of the quality of the script itself, it is indeed very excellent. My targeted adaptation actually improves the quality of the script itself, but changes made to the audience. Simply put, the plot I adapted will increase the box office of this drama, and it may not necessarily increase the reputation of this drama."

Take Tian Zhan’s point as an example. The blank space is far better than making it clear in the eyes of many viewers who like to show off.

There is also the ending, and the blank space in the original script leaves various divergent thinking possibilities, but after being changed by Yueguan, the ending is basically fixed, which is a reduction in points in the eyes of many big Vs.

Including improving the pattern of a play, no longer letting "Shadow" see the big picture from the small, but actually telling a grand story and proposition, it is actually not favored by film critics.

Otherwise, Zhang Yimou would not like the tone of "Shadow".

But what Yue Guan can confirm is that after he changes this way, the audience will definitely like it more.

Because as Yue Guan has always said, audiences are relaxed when watching movies, not to use their heads. For historical movies, audiences go to the cinema to watch them, and they definitely don’t just want to see shadows, assassinations, love jade, and tear X…

But the great directors in our country seem to be able to see these. Although there are so many magnificent stories in our history, they are aiming at conspiracy, love, assassination, and tearing X to shoot things that cannot be put on the table.

If the filming of "Hero" is about the story of the King of Qin sweeping the **, isn't it more interesting than filming a few assassins?

If the story of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" is filmed by the story of the coming of all nations during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, isn't it more attractive to the audience than the story of Yang Guifei?

"The Promise", "Night Banquet"...

A good historical movie, but the only thing that leaves the audience with endless complaints is left.

In fact, it can be made better. If the audience who watch historical movies still see love, love, conspiracy, isn’t it good to watch urban movies? Isn’t it good to watch police? Isn’t it good to watch gangster movies? Why do you need to see history?

Zhang Yimou has been a director for decades, and he can naturally understand Yue Guan's words very clearly.

He nodded: "It is indeed as you said, if you change this way, it will be more simple and straightforward, and the reputation may not be better."

Deng Chao couldn't help but interrupted: "Director Zhang, I think box office is more important, and there are many different reputations. It doesn't matter whether the reputation of those experts is listened to or not. Just the audience likes it."

He supported Yue Guan’s proposal of 10,000.

Because Yueguan took the example given by the Great Governor Zi Yu.

And Ziyu was played by him.

Originally, he played two roles alone, and the shadow of the Grand Governor Zi Yu and Zi Yu replaced Jingzhou, among which Jingzhou's role was crushing Zi Yu.

Judging from the high degree of highlights, Jingzhou also crushed Ziyu.

After being defeated by Yang Cang, Ziyu was trapped in a cave. He was neither human nor ghost, and was skinny and full of thoughts on revenge. Even though he knew that his wife and shadow substitute had gotten together, he only dared to watch outside the window.

It would be strange if such a character could attract fans.

Originally, Deng Chao didn't think anything was there. After all, he still had the role of Jingzhou, and Jingzhou was still very prominent.

But after hearing what Yue Guan said, he thought it made sense.

As an idol of all the people of Pei, the Grand Governor Zi Yu is both civil and military, and is a recognized hero. How could he be like this?

Jingzhou is indeed very highlighted.

But if Zi Yu can be more brilliant, why not do it?

Deng Chao is not stupid, and this is obviously beneficial to him and he will definitely firmly support it.

With Deng Chao speaking, Wang Qianyuan also said: "Director Zhang, I think what Mr. Yue said makes sense. Although the script of "Shadow" is exquisite, the pattern is indeed smaller."

Tian Zhan, who he plays, has many secret scenes, but in fact, he can't see anything on the surface...

If the audience is too lazy to use their brains after watching it, Tian Zhan, he plays, is probably just a passerby general.

Of course, Wang Qianyuan also wanted to highlight his presence.

And if it is modified according to what Yue Guan said, his character must have added some scenes and character design.

Therefore, Wang Qianyuan is also a firm supporter of Yueguan.

Of course, some people support it, and some people will definitely oppose it.

Because according to what Yue Guan said, some people's roles will definitely be reduced.

It will even be deleted entirely.

Because if the whole play style is changed, the existence of some characters itself seems out of place.

But even if they have ideas, they dare not publicly oppose Yue Guan. After all, they have no brain problems. They can only pin their hopes on Zhang Yimou, hoping that Zhang Yimou will show his domineering spirit as a great director and sternly reject Yue Guan's proposal.

Zhang Yimou let them down.

Because Zhang Yimou had no brain problems, he also believed that according to what Yue Guan said, the box office would definitely be better.

"Yueguan, what do you think should be changed in detail?" Zhang Yimou asked.

Yueguan was a little hesitant.

Zhang Yimou saw Yue Guan’s concerns and waved his hand casually: “Don’t have any worries, just say it directly. This is my play. Even if the plot of the actors is affected by the deletion and modification of the script, I will be responsible. I will naturally introduce other resources to them in the future.”

With the status of a national teacher, he is qualified to say this.

And even if he doesn't say that, if he really wants to delete and modify it, there is nothing else for other actors to do.

When facing a big director, the actors themselves are weak.

In addition, capital like Yueguan is even weaker.

So Yue Guan and Zhang Yimou have the final say in this matter, but neither of them is the kind of person who bullies others by virtue. If it really affects the interests of the actors, they are still willing to compensate them.

Seeing Zhang Yimou say this, Yue Guan nodded: "The affected actors can also come to me. Our company has many dramas, and we will try our best to compensate you some resources."

Zhang Yimou stopped Yue Guan: "Shadow is the scene I want to shoot. I am the director in the crew, and I invited you. You must not let you take the blame for me. Don't worry, although the resources in my hands are not as good as you, the actors who have suffered losses can still make up for the losses. Moreover, if this drama doesn't work, I won't retire this year next time."

Zhang Yimou said this to this point, and of course Yue Guan could not say anything else.

In fact, normally, Zhang Yimou should make up for this consequence by himself. Yue Guan changed the script to help him, but it actually didn't benefit much for Yue Guan himself.

Zhang Yimou obviously knew this, so he was very knowledgeable.

Then Yue Guan naturally would not rush to be the sucker.

Despite this, Yue Guan did not say who would directly cut off his role. He started to change it with his role as Prince Pei and the Grand Governor Zi Yu, played by Deng Chao.

"Zi Yu is the great governor of Pei State, the first person under the Pei State, and has made great contributions to Pei State. Since Pei State is talented and has ambition to unify the world, he certainly cannot cut off his own arms. Therefore, Pei State and Zi Yu need a reason to face each other in life and death, otherwise these two characters will become very petty."

It would be fine if it was an internal struggle in peacetime.

In the war-torn era, the king of a country actually had a disagreement with the biggest powerful ministers under his command. Is this trying to destroy the country?

This setting reveals a scent of a foolish king, but King Pei is not stupid, which is very contradictory.

Therefore, Prince Pei and Ziyu must have a reason to have to be an enemy.

Zhang Yimou quickly figured out this point and looked at Yue Guan with a bright look: "What's the better reason?"

Yue Guan had already thought about it before coming and said decisively: "Of course, we are planning to usurp the throne. The throne inherited by King Pei originally belonged to his brother, and his brother already had a son. There is no need to set it in detail, just a little background explanation. After King Pei took office, his brother's only son died of illness. In this way, Zi Yu and King Pei had reasons to have to be enemies, and this did not affect them both caring about the world. The governor, Zi Yu, is not a traitor, but the loyal one is not this king."

Deng Chao slapped his thigh: "It's amazing."

In this way, Ziyu's people immediately stood up.
To be continued...