Chapter 282: Science-Fiction War Film

"Director Jiang, you see Shishi is so beautiful and obedient; is there a role suitable for her?" Cai Yinong said with great expectation.

Jiang Heng glanced at Liu Shisi again, and she shyly lowered her head.

"At present, there is no role suitable for her, but for the second installment, she could take part."

In the second part of "Mighty Troop", many angel characters will appear, so picking one for Liu Shisi is naturally no problem.

Cai Yinong was somewhat disappointed; a sequel to Jiang Heng's film could be three to five years away—far too long!

Liu Shisi wasn't in a hurry; being able to book a role was already an unexpected joy, and she whispered thank you.

After chatting a while longer, Cai Yinong and the others stood to take their leave; Jiang Heng ordered Vice President Li Xiaoping to receive them on his behalf, as he still had more work to attend to.

There were naturally no issues on Ding Haifeng and Huang Xiaoming's side, especially Huang Xiaoming, who has been quite popular in recent years, receiving many film and TV offers.

However, to land a role in Jiang Heng's movie, they wouldn't take on multiple contracts at once.

Moreover, they would often come to Outstanding Rising Film Company to chat with Jiang Heng, treat him to meals, and so on.

It's so that when Jiang Heng considers them, they have an available schedule to act.

As for Zhou Jielun, his self‑written, directed, and starred film "The Unspoken Secret" just premiered at the end of July, so he currently has no work.

Wen Ting, Jiang Heng's special‑effects blockbuster, agreed almost without much thought.

As for Da Tian Tian, Jiang Heng called her first to ask if she had an opening, since she was truly scorching hot this summer.

"Of course I do; if brother isn't shooting a new film, how could I recklessly take a role?"

Jiang Heng was a bit surprised and laughed, "I didn't expect it; you're actually quite clever!"

"Of course, only you think I'm foolish; actually I'm very witty!"

Da Tian Tian said this with a tsundere tone.

Even over the phone, Jiang Heng could picture her expression.

"Mm‑hm, Da Tian Tian is the smartest!"

"Haha, you admit it, right?"

"Right!"

After chatting about trivial topics, they hung up.

He immediately wondered, "Why does this girl feel more and more strange? Forget it, I don't want to think about it!"

Liu Yifei had already told her a few days ago. As for Ke Lala, she has always played supporting roles, so there is no scheduling issue.

But Yang Mi does need some appeasement.

When the call was placed, an assistant answered; that person was still busy filming!

Jiang Heng immediately called Zhou Xingxing, asking to borrow Zhang Yuqi for a role.

In a previous life, after Zhang Yuqi rose to fame in "CJ7", she found Zhou Xingxing's company couldn't offer her good prospects, so she terminated the contract in 2012, paying a three‑million penalty.

When Zhou Xingxing was preparing "The Mermaid" in 2014, he wanted a sexy, glamorous woman for the villain, but couldn't find a suitable one, so he thought of Zhang Yuqi again.

He called her, and she agreed without hesitation, acting for zero fee; after filming, she received a ten‑million red envelope from Zhou Xingxing.

Overall, there were no major issues with what the two did.

Zhou Xingxing's company produces too few films, and his relations with other studios are poor, which generally limits development.

In this life, Zhou Xingxing's relationship with Jiang Heng is decent; they often cooperate, giving Zhang Yuqi a bit more hope.

Wen Ting heard Jiang Heng had a new film villain role for her, and Zhang Yuqi accepted without hesitation.

She hadn't even considered protagonist or antagonist matters; she felt that if she didn't take another big production, she'd be left behind.

This summer, the hottest actress is Jing Tian as the Scorpion Spirit; who still remembers Teacher Yuan from "CJ7"?

Jiang Heng made a round of calls; the cast and crew were mostly settled.

He immediately received Yang Mi's callback, and in her distinctive voice said, "Director Jiang, you called for me!"

"Hmm, the company is starting a new film, slated to begin shooting around September, and a role has been assigned for you!"

Yang Mi felt a slight delight upon hearing that, since it's not a leading role, but that's all she could get.

After all, her relationship with Jiang Heng isn't as good as Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, Tang Yan and others!

Those three have all starred in Jiang Heng's special‑effects blockbusters, while she can only occasionally play bit parts—no need to mention how miserable that is!

Nevertheless, she still has to express her thanks.

"Thank you, Director Jiang, I will do my best!"

"Also, the company will tailor a few TV series for you next year!"

"Really?"

Yang Mi's tone rose when she said that.

Even if it's not a film, a big‑budget TV drama works too; popularity also builds up gradually!

Perhaps someday she'll have the chance to star in a blockbuster.

Later, Jiang Heng met with the leaders of the Marine Administration Television Art Center, who were very interested in his "science‑fiction war" films.

The two sides talked at length and took the script of "Mighty Troop" to submit, indicating they would report it to the military.

Then Jiang Heng just waited on his end.

He wasn't idle; he arranged the crew to fabricate props and build the appropriate soundstage.

Regarding props, the black armor worn by the heroes in the film had to be custom‑made.

Jiang Heng directly sketched the various armors and weapons seen in the film and ordered the props department to fabricate them according to the drawings.

After a few days, the Marine Administration side responded that the script had largely passed review, with only some details needing final confirmation; Jiang Heng went over to explain, and the matter was settled.

Afterwards, the film received investment.

With such an investment opportunity, the Marine Administration naturally wouldn't miss it.

In today's Chinese‑language film and TV industry, investing in Jiang Heng's movies is almost like hitting a sure‑profit windfall.

It's just that, regarding the amount, the Sea Administration side can't come up with much, barely able to come up with 20 million USD.

Besides, adding China Film's 30 million USD, so Love Outstanding Rising Film Company is responsible for the remaining 150 million USD.

Of course, relying on the financial strength of Love Outstanding Rising Film Company, there is naturally no pressure.

In the blink of an eye, it was early September, and after all preparations were ready, the press conference for the new film of Heroic Soldiers was also held in Jingcheng.

At the event site, media gathered, looking at Hu Jie, Ding Hai Feng, Huang Xiao Ming, Zhou Jie Lun, Jing Tian, Liu Yifei, Ke La La, Yang Mi, Zhang Yu Qi and other handsome men and beautiful women, the reporters kept snapping photos with a click-click sound.

Meanwhile, everyone was curious about the title of Heroic Soldiers; a military film? Surely they're joking!

This type of film is probably not well-received either domestically or abroad!

Of course, there are also people who are very much looking forward to it.

After all, Jiang Heng's specialty is special effects; just thinking about the film possibly showing countless tanks, artillery, warships, some military enthusiast reporters became excited, their bodies trembling.

"Director Jiang, you're not going to make an epic drama about beating up little Japan, are you?"

"How could that be? How could Director Jiang do such a thing!"

"What is it about then? Surely it can't be about them fighting terrorists!"

"What a joke, if terrorists come to China, just getting off the train and saluting they'd be thrown away!"

"Haha!"

Everyone around couldn't stop laughing, naturally recalling the scene in Crazy Stone where the Xianggang assassin throws away his equipment.

Fortunately, people didn't have to guess for long, as Jiang Heng's side soon gave the answer.

Timeline, future.

Film type, sci-fi war.

Sci-fi?

Those weapons must be very advanced, right!

(End of Chapter)