Chapter 216: The Bronze Sparrow Terrace

In the eyes of the industry, "The Bronze Sparrow Terrace" should be considered a top-tier domestic film project.

After all, it is a historical epic with an investment of over 100 million, primarily controlled by the Changchun Film Studio and co-produced and invested in by companies like Enlight Media.

Its female lead is bound to be a role that actresses in the circle compete fiercely for.

Yet, for Liu Yifei right now, this role is of absolutely no help; it's not even worth as much as a chicken rib.

On the contrary, if Liu Yifei were to play this role, she would significantly boost the film in return.

Changchun Film Studio has certainly calculated well this time!

Unfortunately, Lin Nan rejected them directly!

"The Bronze Sparrow Terrace," which had been casting in a low-profile manner, simply made the project public.

"Following 'White Vengeance' and 'The Last Supper,' another historical epic with an investment of over 100 million is currently casting and will soon begin filming..."

"It is reported that Lin Dao Nan has declined the invitation for the female lead role on behalf of Liu Yifei."

"It is unclear whether Lin Dao looks down on this film or has other ideas..."

"Rejected again?"

Many actresses, upon hearing this news, were first a bit envious, and then happy and excited.

If Liu Yifei doesn't want it, wouldn't their chances be very high?

"She turned down 'White Vengeance' last time, and now she's rejected 'The Bronze Sparrow Terrace' again. It really is a case of the starving dying of hunger and the bloated dying of excess..."

To be honest, Yang Mi is truly a bit jealous.

For a film with this kind of 100-million-plus investment, if it were up to her, she wouldn't hesitate for a second; she would accept everything that comes her way—she wants it all!

"Mi Mi, get ready; we need to report to that crew today."

Ceng Jia gave a reminder; this is a very important matter and cannot be taken lightly.

"Mm, I know. There's no conflict in the schedule, right?" Yang Mi looked at Ceng Jia and asked.

"Rest assured, there's no problem."

Ceng Jia promised with certainty.

Shanghai Film Group's "1911" was just one week away from its release, but at this critical juncture, it was suddenly halted by the Film Bureau.

The reason given by the authorities was very appropriate: "Major historical themes are not suitable for overly explicit passion scenes!"

Once this news spread, netizens who hadn't paid attention to this film before began to take notice.

What passion scenes? Where can I see them? They aren't online!

Shanghai Film Group immediately stated that they would delete this footage right away and guaranteed that it would not affect the film's normal release date.

Lin Nan even gossiped a bit and asked an acquaintance who attended the premiere.

Good heavens, you wouldn't know if you didn't ask; they really were high-exposure shots.

Someone as battle-hardened as Li Bingbing had to drink half a bottle of red wine on an empty stomach, followed by another half-bottle of 50-degree white liquor.

Only by relying on the drunken haze could she successfully complete the filming of this full-nude passion scene with the Big Brother!

It is said that Jackie Chan was the same, drinking a lot of alcohol before entering the state. Both broke through the most extreme limits since entering the industry.

One can imagine just how passionate it was.

Lin Nan admired Shanghai Film Group for daring to do this in a tribute film, and they almost got away with it!

There were even people in the circle joking:

"A while ago, '1911' was shouting about benchmarking and surpassing 'The Founding of a Republic' and 'The Founding of a Party.' Could it be that Chairman Han made a move?!"

"It's possible, haha..."

Tiangong Color.

The production cycle for "Passengers" has been determined.

"Lin Dao, the production of all special effects shots will take approximately 5 to 6 months to complete."

Hearing this timeline, Lin Nan nodded; it was still within his acceptable range.

"Then let's do that; hurry up."

That same noon, another major project in the film circle was announced to the public.

Although he had guessed it before, Lin Nan still couldn't help but sigh for Andy Lau.

"The 220-million-investment 3D treasure-hunting action epic, 'Switch,' is officially greenlit!"

Along with the film project, the already-confirmed luxurious cast was also announced.

"The main actors of the film 'Switch' include: Andy Lau, Tong Dawei, Zhang Jingchu, Lin Zhiling, Siqin Gaowa..."

"'Switch' will be completed by a Hollywood production team for special effects and 3D production."

"'Switch' will officially begin filming at the end of October..."

The media couldn't sit still; such a familiar theme! The circle instantly thought of Lin Nan's "The Thieves."

It's the same treasure-hunting theme, but this time, the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" in "Switch" is a truly existing historical artifact, with half in the capital and half in Taiwan!

Not to mention the reaction in the film circle, in any case, the internet was in an uproar discussing it.

"The investment scale exceeds 'The Thieves,' the production team is better than 'The Thieves,' and it's a 3D epic!"

"If things go wrong, will Lin Dao Nan's 'The Thieves' be crushed?"

"Impossible, this director is the boss of one of the production companies, Paigee. He doesn't have any representative works at all; how can he direct? What can he use to surpass Lin Dao?"

"I support Lin Dao; having money doesn't mean you can make a good movie."

"As long as the production team is excellent enough, even a dog sitting in the director's chair would be fine..."

Lin Nan saw the information on the film's producers, and it was also luxuriously unbelievable!

Besides Paigee, the company that primarily invested, the others were China Film Group, CCTV Movie Channel, Media Asia...

Lin Nan really couldn't help but laugh.

He remembered when he was filming "The Martian," Han Sanping ran over excitedly to tell him a piece of good news: "China Film Group has seized a good opportunity and invested in John Woo's epic 'Red Cliff'!"

Just as Lin Nan was feeling sentimental by himself, a call came in.

"Damn, is it that eerie?!"

He had just thought of Han Sanping, and the call came.

"Hello, Chairman Han?"

"Lin Nan, did you see the news about that movie?"

"I saw it. Such a big move must have been handled by you personally, Chairman Han, right? How much did you invest?"

"Hahaha, you kid really understand me. It was indeed my decision; we invested 75 million.

Our assessment of this project is very good. The expert team all feels it can surpass the box office of 'The Thieves.' Even if it can't surpass it, it shouldn't be much less..."

Hearing this, how should Lin Nan put it? He felt a bit of sympathy for Han Sanping.

Which expert assessed this? They should be fired.

At this moment, he heard Han Sanping continue: "I originally proposed adding you to the investors, but Paigee and Media Asia both opposed it, and they even want to find foreign special effects..."

"I thank you, but I really don't need it."

Lin Nan was a bit dumbfounded; he was very grateful to those two companies in his heart.

If several investors had really invited him, not to mention Paigee and Media Asia, he would have had to give face to the Movie Channel and China Film Group.

Then, once the movie was released, he wouldn't dare to imagine how he would be evaluated?!

"By the way, there are quite a few supporting actresses in this movie. If you want any, just say the word. I remember you seem to have signed a female student from the Shanghai Theatre Academy."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was truly a bit moved.

"Forget it, let her stay in school for a while longer to digest what she learned while filming 'Passengers'."

After chatting a few more sentences, Han Sanping hung up the phone.

Indeed, another big-budget treasure-hunting action film was about to start filming, and it was next month. Lin Nan was definitely the natural target for comparison and disparagement!

Liu Yifei was sitting alone in the garden, typing away on her keyboard, looking like she was chatting very happily.

"Who are you chatting with again?"

"No one, just in the group. Yan Yan and the others are preparing to attend the opening press conference for Luo Jin's new drama, and they are talking about this."

"He has a new drama?"

"Yes, it seems to be called 'Lady of the Dynasty,' and she's acting with Tang Yan from the Central Academy of Drama."

Lin Nan nodded; fate is sometimes truly wonderful.

"Ask if Lao Zhu is around; I haven't seen him for a long time. Call him out to get together."

Liu Yifei raised her head to look at Lin Nan and shook her head playfully.

"I'm afraid you can't call him out. They were just talking about it; Xiao Zhu seems to have gone traveling with his girlfriend."

Hearing this, Lin Nan finally reacted; Zhu Yawen is a man with a girlfriend now, and he had forgotten all about it.

"Then forget it."

Lin Nan sat down next to Liu Yifei. Miss Liu seemed to have just taken a bath; at this moment, she appeared incomparably fair and tender, exuding a faint fragrance.

"Oh my, hehe, it's itching me to death..."

In this circle, a single role can make many people fight, but the one who wins in the end is always the one with more background.

When Little Zhang Ziyi got the female lead for "Dangerous Liaisons," she told the outside world that she recommended Zhou Dongyu to the producers for the third female lead, just in time to partner with the third male lead, Shawn Dou, again.

Everyone could understand; after all, Zhou Dongyu is an artist under Zhang Yimou, and Little Zhang Ziyi wanted to ease her relationship with her mentor to prepare for the future...

And according to Little Zhang Ziyi, the producer had already agreed to use Zhou Dongyu.

Zhou Dongyu also expressed her anticipation on Weibo.

But who knew, the producers suddenly went back on their word, and the reason given was truly fake.

They said Zhou Dongyu had too many courses and were afraid she would delay the crew's filming. Then they replaced her with another unknown sophomore from the Beijing Film Academy.

Now, public opinion became a bit lively; everyone in the circle understood.

Too many courses at the Beijing Film Academy? This is simply a fantasy! A "Zhang Girl" leaving school to film, and she'd be blocked by course work?

On Little Zhang Ziyi's side, it instantly became quiet.

When a large number of netizens went to tease her under her Weibo, she simply replied, "Sometimes, producers can't make the decisions..."

Now everyone understood; it turns out even a "Zhang Girl" can't beat someone with connections!

Lin Nan had been staying at Tiangong Color for the past two days; some editing work could be done first.

Outside, "Mural" and "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" had already covered all major theater chains, just waiting for the release in a few days.

The internet was full of warm-ups and guesses as to which of these two films would become the champion of the National Day slot.

The phone vibrated abruptly.

Lin Nan glanced at the caller ID; it was a bit familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was.

He took his phone and walked out of Tiangong Color, finding a quiet place.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Hehe, Lin Dao didn't save my number? I am Chen Hong..."