At that time, Zhang Jizhong spent 34 million yuan to prepare for the filming of "Tianlong Eight Parts", the role of "Duan Yu", he looked for Lu Yi, did not expect that Lu Yi could not see it, he was looking at "Qiao Feng".
In his early years, Zhang Jizhong served as the production director in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin", and it can be said that he has rich experience in remaking costume dramas.
In 2002, Zhang Jizhong got the TV rights from Jin Yong, so he eagerly pulled investment and prepared to remake "Tianlong Babu".
Prior to this, "Tianlong Babu" had been remade three times, the most popular of which was the 1997 version starring Huang Rihua.
But this version, in Zhang Jizhong's eyes, he is not satisfied, he feels that the "Qiao Feng" portrayed by Huang Rihua is not strong enough, and the implication is that it is not manly enough.
Therefore, when Zhang Jizhong began to choose a role for "Tianlong Babu", the role of "Qiao Feng" was left to Hu Jun.
There are two reasons for choosing Hu Jun: one is to fulfill his promises, and the other is that he feels that Hu Jun is particularly macho.
When Zhang Jizhong was filming "Smiling Proud of the Rivers and Lakes", Hu Jun went to audition for the role of "Ling Hu Chong", at that time, Zhang Jizhong rejected him when he saw it.
Zhang Jizhong: "You are not Ling Hu Chong." Well, there will be a suitable role in the future, and I will look for you for the first time. ”
Hu Jun thought that Zhang Jizhong said this just to let him have a step down, and did not fully pay attention to it.
Therefore, when Zhang Jizhong called him again, Hu Jun did not even ask about the remuneration and agreed.
Zhang Jizhong: "Tianlong Babu has a role for you, can you play it?" ”
Hu Jun asked nervously, "What role?" ”
Zhang Jizhong: "Qiao Feng".
Hu Jun asked excitedly, "Really?" Really fake? Acting, definitely acting. After saying that, he rode his bicycle to the crew to find Zhang Jizhong.
In this way, "Qiao Feng" is the first actor to be identified in "Tianlong Babu".
Next, Zhang Jizhong began to cast for "Duan Yu".
"Duan Yu" is the adopted son of Duan Zhengchun, the southern king of Dali Guozhen, who is erudite, handsome and kind.
There is no domineering way to suppress people in him, and there will always be room for people to do things, so it is also deeply liked by women.
Even Mr. Jin Yong once said: "If I choose a role in my novel for me to do, I am willing to be the Duan Yu in the eight parts of Tianlong."
Therefore, the actor who portrays "Duan Yu" must be sunny and handsome in appearance, and it is best to look harmless to people and animals.
No, Zhang Jizhong took a fancy to Lu Yi.
However, Lu Yi is not cold to "Duan Yu", after all, in the drama of falling in love with people, he has filmed too much, and he wants to play a role for men, such as "Qiao Feng".
Unfortunately, "Qiao Feng" has long been famous and has a master, so Lu Yi rubbed shoulders with "Tianlong Babu" and turned around to shoot "Male Talent and Female Appearance".
Sure that Lu Yi could not come, Zhang Jizhong looked for Zhou Yumin again, but when he read the script, he felt that the time was too long and he was in vain again.
Finally, the producer recommended Lin Zhiying, the immortal male god of the Greater Bay Area, to Zhang Jizhong.
Zhang Jizhong has seen Lin Zhiying's "Little Fish and Flowers", and he is a little worried that Lin Zhiying will not be able to control "Duan Yu".
At that time, Lin Zhiying was also a popular fried chicken in the Greater Bay Area, and his image and fame had only risen and fallen, and the producer told him that if he starred, the ratings must be no problem.
In this way, the role of "Duan Yu" was set for Lin Zhiying.
After all the actors were settled, Zhang Jizhong encountered a new problem, he wanted to find Faye Wong to sing the theme song, but unfortunately he was shy.
Zhang Jizhong: "How much money do I give you?" I can't afford to give more, and I can't afford to give less. ”
Listening to him say this, Faye Wong replied domineeringly: "No money." ”
This strategy has saved Zhang Jizhong a lot of money.
Zhang Jizhong is famous for cutting movies, he said that money should be used on the blade, so generally in the staff, actors' remuneration, he is very critical.
However, in the work, everything that the audience can see, he is very generous.
After all, all the effort, careful calculation, is to present a good work to the audience.
After the release of "Tianlong Eight Parts", the audience gave a high evaluation, some people said that it is the peak of domestic martial arts dramas, and the "Qiao Feng" portrayed by Hu Jun is more heroic, which is Xiao Feng himself.
