Chapter 490 Just because he is Lu Yanhe (6,000 words updated!)


At the end of November, Lu Yanhe attended the press conference of "Squid Game" as the main creative staff.

Northern Lights Video’s emphasis on “Squid Game” was also highlighted through this press conference.

Almost all well-known media across the country have received invitations, and the event was even grander than some movie premieres.

No one from the all-star cast was present.

In addition, Northern Lights Video also invited a number of celebrities to help on the platform, watch the first episode live, and express their viewing experience like attending a movie premiere.

At the scene, Lu Yanhe was inevitably asked about competing in the third season of "Six".

Lu Yanhe said with a smile: "It is a weekly broadcast, and we are a daily broadcast. We are not competing on the same track. We can finish it in less than half a month, and everyone will have a great time watching it."

Avoid the topic of comparison and just talk about the difference in scheduling.

Of course the reporter will not let him go.

“After the trailer for the third season of "Six People" came out, many fans of the drama were scolding you. You left after the first season, director Bai Jingnian left after the second season, and now the third season It doesn’t look promising either. Are you still unwilling to return to save this work created by you? ”

What he said was almost an exaggeration.

Lu Yanhe smiled and just said: "Today we are here for the press conference of "Squid Game". Why do you always mention other dramas? Pay more attention to "Squid Game". I create Is his new drama so unworthy of your attention?”

He complained in a joking manner and avoided answering.

Just kidding, he can be considered an experienced player when it comes to dealing with media reporters. How could he be embarrassed by the situation in front of him?

No matter how difficult it was to answer the reporters’ questions, Lu Yanhe dealt with them with great effort.

After all, this is the press conference of "Squid Game", and the media present are not too disrespectful. After all, they are here to support the show.

“In this play, there are many actors that Yan He has worked with before, including Jiang Jun, Jiang Yuqian, Wang Jing... Are these all recommended by you to the director?”
< br>"When I was writing the script, several characters were written based on them." Lu Yanhe also said bluntly, "You all know that what I did I was able to write the script "Squid Game" because I filmed "Seventeenth Floor" and was inspired by "Seventeenth Floor". At that time, I happened to be chatting with Mr. Lin from Northern Lights Video about cooperation. The script was quickly agreed upon."

Lu Yanhe did not directly answer whether many of the actors in this drama were recommended by him. However, his answer has revealed a lot of information. He discussed this process with Mr. Lin Deshenglin. The "Squid Game" project was not an ordinary collaboration. One can only imagine how much say Lu Yanhe has in this project.

"Will "Squid Game" be developed into a series?" Another reporter asked.

Lu Yanhe said with a smile: "This depends on the broadcast results. Of course I very much hope that this is a series that can continue to be developed. When I was writing the script, I left a few buttons for the development of the sequel. Of. To be precise, I have a complete The idea of ​​a trilogy. Of course, it can be viewed as an independent work. Without the second and third seasons, it is still a very complete story."

For Lu Yanhe. After the questions were over, everyone's attention was directed to others.

This scene seems quite magical to some people.

What they found miraculous was nothing else but the fact that everyone present had formed a self-evident consensus.

In "The Squid Game", a drama that Lu Yanhe neither directed nor acted, he, the screenwriter, is the key helmsman of the soul.

The status of a screenwriter has never been higher -

Just because he is Lu Yanhe.

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Regarding her participation in the role, Jiang Yuqian said: "This role is really suitable for me. When Yan He told me that it was suitable for me, I didn't expect that it would be so suitable. Of course, I still put a lot of effort into fitness and weight loss. The roles I played in the past were more positive and had various beautiful qualities. This time the role is very different. She gave it up in order to survive. Many things, even human nature It’s one-sided, but that doesn’t mean she has lost her humanity.”

She glanced at Lu Yanhe, “So, I was surprised when I read the script. I didn’t expect Yan He to write such a female character. After all, you all know that the female characters he wrote had never appeared before. At that time, I basically couldn't get such a three-dimensional character. After I got it, it is no exaggeration to say that it was like finding a treasure. .”

The media at the scene all laughed.

Jiang Yuqian continued: "This is why I said later that as long as it is a script written by Yan He, there is no need to read it or ask what the character is. It can be a leading role or a supporting role. I will follow it directly. I and My agent has achieved this "Consensus."

A reporter asked: "There was a joke on the Internet before, saying that Lu Yanhe's first movie was filmed with you and Huang Kairen, and then he joked that the supporting role back then became yours now. Thighs, what do you think of this joke? ?”

“Hahaha.” Jiang Yuqian laughed a few times without hesitation, “Who says it’s not true? I’m still jealous, because Yan He’s scenes in “Golden Age” are all about me. Acting, how come Huang Kairen took a bigger advantage and got a movie first? Emperor? No, you can’t favor one over the other, Yan He, you have to give me a movie queen.”

Jiang Yuqian didn’t seem to care at all about others saying that Lu Yanhe was her thigh, and followed her openly. He was joking with Lu Yanhe in front of everyone.

Lu Yanhe immediately said: "Sister Yuqian, you asked me to give you a best actress, but I don't even have a best actor myself."

The whole audience burst into laughter.

Jiang Yuqian also laughed.

When Lu Yanhe said these words, all the teasing reached its peak.

The strange atmosphere deliberately provoked by those reporters turned into bubbles in the sun - bursting at the first touch.

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Beijingtai, Xu Bin and others looked gloomy.

"Tell me, did Lu Yanhe do this on purpose?" After a while, Xu Bin spoke.

"It shouldn't be intentional. He doesn't have the final say when "Squid Game" will be broadcast." Hu Siwei immediately said, "This drama is in the hands of Northern Lights. Besides, look at Maxine's broadcast. Looking at the time, we can actually tell that this is what Northern Lights has communicated with Maxine.”
"This time coincides with the broadcast of the third season of "Six People"." Xu Bin said with a sullen face, "Now everyone is staring at which of the two dramas has better results. If we look back, " The third season of "Six People" is really not as good as "Squid Game", so how many of you laughed when you saw it."

"How could it be? The third season of our "Six People" is exclusively broadcast on the TV station. It is only released on the video platform after the broadcast. It is not of the same nature as "Squid Game". How can there be any difference between who has good results and who has bad results?" Immediately Someone said, "Furthermore, based on the ratings and popularity of the first two seasons of "Six", the performance of the third season cannot be worse."

Xu Bin glanced at the person who spoke, and then looked at it again Look at other people.

Except for a few people such as Hu Sisi, in fact, most people have the same expression on their faces as this person.

They do not believe that the third season of "Six" will lose to a new drama. It has been almost three years since the first season of "Six" was aired. The benefits this show has brought to the station have made the people in the room "walk sideways" on the station.

Xu Bin felt as if something was stuck in his chest, which made him uncomfortable.

The people in this room all used to follow him in his career in Taili.

So many years have passed, the old have aged, moved away, retreated, and there are only a few left, all living in a shell like Beijing and Taiwan, living in peace and security.

For them, if "Six People" succeeds, they will make more money, but if it fails, they will not die.

There are not many people who really put their efforts into making "Six People" a success.

Xu Bin saw Hu Siwei again, one of the few people under him who was really thinking about things and working.

In the past two years, how many times has he told himself that "Six People" has gone off track?

When Bai Jingnian wanted to raise salary and market price, everyone disagreed and forced him to leave. Everyone said that Bai Jingnian left as soon as he left, and "Six People" did not depend on Bai Jingnian.

He actually feels the same way.

The success of "Six People" is due to the right time, place and people, but it cannot be attributed to the ability of a director.

In terms of ability, not everyone in the industry would say that the script is strong enough.

Unable to get Lu Yanhe back to write the script, even if Bai Jingnian continues to be the director in the second season, the reputation will still decline.

Now, after watching the third season of "Six", although it has not been broadcast yet, there are already a lot of doubts within the station.

Hu Sidu rarely lost his temper with him.

Of course Xu Bin also knew that the third season must have been a failure.

But he always felt that at least it had past results. Even though its reputation was bad, its ratings could still be stable.

If that doesn't work, just pay a high price to invite Bai Jingnian back to direct the fourth season.

There is always a remedy.

Bai Jingnian's usually silent temperament, if he meets his request a little bit, will he still refuse? Sometimes he also felt that Hu Siwei valued some personal importance too much.

However, the release of "Squid Game" was like someone suddenly stretching out a hand and tearing off the fig leaf of Xu Bin's self-deception.

Xu Bin really couldn’t sit still.

Two years have passed, and Lu Yanhe's myths and miracles are like a legend in the industry. Two years ago, he relied on the Beijing platform behind him and looked down on this bunch of newly lit torches. After all, no matter how bright the torch is, there is no way to compare it with a bright torch. Compared to a lighthouse, it is just something swaying in the wind, and no one knows when it will go out. Now, not only does the torch's light not fade away, but it burns brighter and brighter. His speech at the "Path of Glory" seminar not only attracted the attention of the film department leaders, but also gave him invisible and silent help in his film. In this aspect of the series, the leaders above are already aware of his international influence.

Among the current Chinese actors, few are truly famous and influential overseas. Among the young actors, Lu Yanhe is currently the only one. For the film and television industry, which has been holding high the banner of "cultural exchange" and "going global" in recent years, his significance has become increasingly important.

And he is not sitting on past honors and enjoying the shadow of the past tense. He is constantly creating new miracles in the ongoing tense.

Two years ago, Xu Bin had the confidence to force Lu Yanhe to suffer a loss, and he didn't care if the Internet was so hyped.

Two years later, he was no longer qualified to do so.

There are more and more people behind Lu Yanhe, and their power is getting stronger and stronger.

Xu Bin has been in the system for so long, and he knows very well how much Lu Yanhe is valued and protected by some people in his current situation.

Most people would never even think of touching Lu Yanhe.

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Northern lights video.

Zheng Huairen accompanied Lin Desheng out of the conference room and whispered in his ear: "The number of reservations for "Squid Game" on our website has exceeded 4 million. Just now someone from Beijing and Taiwan tried to ask me, we Can you change the broadcast time of "Squid Game"?"

Lin Desheng: "Who contacted you from Beijing and Taiwan?"

"It's not official. I asked someone I met in private before about the possibility," Zheng Huairen said, "The scheduled release of "Squid Game" puts them at great risk for the third season of "Six People" because it will be broadcast on the same schedule. Several advertisers seem to be wavering and want to withdraw funds from them and invest in "Squid Game"."

For any brand, their advertising and marketing expenses are limited. Especially in a quarter, or in the same period of time, they don't have so much money to burn. The third season of "Party of Six" and "Squid Game" are both S+ level. Compared with other dramas, the advertising sponsorship cost is not a difference in numbers, but a difference in magnitude.

There are not many brands that are rich enough to invest in two companies at the same time.

Of course they have to make a choice.

Lin Desheng asked Zheng Huairen: "How is the investment situation of "Squid Game"?"

"There are already fourteen brands sponsoring it." Zheng Huairen said, "Just relying on the current advertising Sponsorship, our show has already paid back more than half of it, and the advertiser still takes Yan He very seriously. Two brands even offered Yan He a price close to nine figures to film product placement, but Yan He's team refused."

"How could he agree? , you don’t even need to ask his team about this kind of thing. Don’t you know how much his team cherishes his feathers?”

"You know you know it, so you can't just refuse it on your behalf." Zheng Huairen said with a smile, "The procedures still need to be in place, and there will be many such situations in the future."

Lin Desheng nodded.

“In addition, Hongcheng Satellite TV has been in contact with us and wants to win the exclusive broadcast rights of the first round of satellite TV.” Zheng Huairen said.

“We have already broadcast it exclusively on the entire network, why do they still need the exclusive right to broadcast on satellite TV? What’s the point? It’s not like "Six People", where the TV station will only launch it on the video platform after it has finished broadcasting."
< br>“They still have a lot of middle-aged and elderly people who only watch TV.” Zheng Huairen said, “Should we talk to them seriously?”

Lin Desheng thought for a while, shook his head, and said: "Since the exclusive broadcast rights of this drama are in our hands, we can make less money and leave an impression on everyone. This drama can only be watched on our Northern Lights Video Come. After we finish broadcasting, if there is a TV station that wants to buy it, we will sell it to them. We won’t sell it now.”

Zheng Huairen nodded.

"By the way, how about Maxine's data?" Lin Desheng asked.

Zheng Huairen said: "The number of views of the trailer has exceeded 20 million, breaking the record for Chinese dramas. Related searches and statistics show that 54% of people on Maxine are interested in this drama because of Lu Yanhe Interested, but it's a pity that this drama doesn't have Starring Lu Yanhe, the number did not reach the expected number. "

Lin Desheng said: "This is Maxine's matter. You told me before that you and Lu Yanhe were going to negotiate a new cooperation framework agreement. When would it be concluded? ”

"This Friday." Zheng Huairen said, "Iceland Video started too quickly and snatched up the adaptations of several episodes of "Telephone" and "Rouge Button". This is my problem. The response is not as fast as theirs, so this time I can't do it again. Let them take the lead. Yan He now has several scripts such as "Love Letter" and "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years". I studied it with the people in the script review department and decided to buy it. Other video platforms are also in contact with us for the rights to adapt the dramas of these two dramas, and they will probably compete with us. The bottom line in my mind is that the two dramas will be packaged for 40 million plus Yanhe’s 10% personal profit share. Mr. Lin, what do you think? "

Lin Desheng said: "You have dealt with Yan He a lot, do you think he will be satisfied with this condition?"

"From our previous cooperation with him, Judging from the situation, price is not the most important thing for him. His evaluation of the production team, investment resources and other aspects is relatively strict and cautious. "Zheng Huairen said, "Iceland Video has hired the "Rouge Button" project. Miao Yue, who has worked with Yan He on "Late Spring", was hired as the screenwriter. Miao Yue is also Lu Yanhe's classmate."

Lin Desheng said: "Look at those projects of Yan He. , you should know that Yan He still wants to use people who have cooperated with him. When you negotiate with them, put more effort in this aspect."

"But this time, Yan He will not be able to negotiate with him. I won't come here." Zheng Huairen said, "Yan He's Linghe Film and Television Production Company is now the CEO of Longyan Pictures, and Chen Yin is his deputy."

Lin Desheng: "Then they still have to listen to Lu Yanhe in the end? You just do what he wants."

Zheng Huairen nodded, "Okay."

"Also, the chapter of "Squid Game" You have to come up with a plan for the second season. You can’t wait until the first season is over before you mention it to Lu Yanhe. It’s important to be sincere first.”

“Yes”
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"Season 2?" Lu Yanhe was a little surprised, "The first season hasn't even aired yet, and we're already discussing the second season?"

Chen Ziyan smiled and said: "Who made "Squid Game" Is the current data good enough? According to the times, everything depends on data.”

Lu Yanhe: “I haven’t written the script for the second season yet.”

Lu Yanhe thought to himself, when he traveled through time, This show has only aired its first season.

He doesn’t know what the second season will be like.

Do you want to write it yourself?

Lu Yanhe hissed silently.

This is really...unexpected.

Chen Ziyan said: "Let's write it. It is a certainty that the second season of "Squid Game" will be filmed. It will definitely be filmed."

Lu Yanhe: "Then if it is broadcast, the audience will What if you find it ugly and yell at us? I’d rather be cautious and don’t rush.”

"Don't be anxious, Northern Lights is anxious. They don't have the copyright of the story of this drama. They only have the right to broadcast it. If you don't cooperate with them in the second season and cooperate with other platforms, where will they cry? Go.”

Lu Yanhe: “Where can I cooperate with other platforms? They don’t trust me too much.”

“This kind of big project involves hundreds of millions. I think it’s between a few people Do you believe that Ren can have the final say?" Chen Ziyan rolled her eyes at Lu Yanhe, "Also, they also want to ask us for the rights to develop derivatives. They want to develop peripherals."

"What kind of peripheral development are you doing? Character cards, mobile phone cases, etc. They said that when they negotiate the next round of cooperation framework agreement with us, they will give us a formal derivatives development agreement to take a look at at the same time." Chen Ziyan said.

Lu Yanhe nodded, "Okay."

Chen Ziyan: "I haven't asked you yet, what are your psychological expectations for "Love Letters" and "Those Years"? Give me a bottom line, and Xu Tianming and the others can negotiate with Northern Lights."

"You can weigh it yourself. How do I know?" Lu Yanhe said, "I don't have it either." What’s the bottom line?”

Chen Ziyan smiled, “I heard that Northern Lights is going to give you a chance to star in both “Love Letters” and “Those Years”. Come and play for your good friends."

"Huh?" Lu Yanhe was stunned.

Chen Ziyan said: "The news from my people over at Northern Lights is that you have no bottom line. They are trying their best to study your ideas and want to suit your needs."


Lu Yanhe scratched his head and said: "The problem is, I have no idea which of my friends will act in the drama versions of these two plays."

Chen Ziyan said: "Really? Why do I feel like Li Zhibai Are they all suitable for "Those Years"?"

When Chen Ziyan said this, Lu Yanhe was stunned.

It seems to be true.

Chen Ziyan said: "In short, since people are willing to show such sincerity to impress you, you might as well think about it carefully, what do you want? Within a reasonable range, what you want is nothing. ”

Lu Yanhe thought for a while and said, "No, why did I ask them to keep the male lead in "Those Years" to Li Zhibai? With Li Zhibai's current situation, they want to hire Li Zhibai. To show sincerity, Li Zhibai doesn’t have to act in "Those Years", he is already famous enough."

Chen Ziyan: "I just gave it a try. For example, even if you want to arrange a newcomer who is not famous at all to play these roles, Northern Lights will agree. I mean, have you forgotten that the heroine you chose for "Love Letter" is still signed by me. What? When she finishes her college entrance examination, aren’t you going to find some movies for her to film?" (End of Chapter)