Chapter 13 The heroine and the world of heaven and earth
Feng Boyuan shook his head and frowned: "Mr. Zhou, it is definitely impossible. The salary is too expensive. The asking price is at least 150,000 per episode. Moreover, she does not accept TV series now, only major movies. Make a movie. "
Even if it costs 150,000 yuan per episode, and a total of 26 episodes will be shot, the total price will be 3.9 million, which is definitely unacceptable for this low-cost production.
"How about Li Xiaolu?"
"Not suitable."
Zhou Yutang shook his head: "Beautiful is beautiful, but for the atmosphere of the whole drama, the heroine must have a fresh temperament. She must be intellectually mature and girlish, especially the eyes, which must be able to convey fresh and delicate emotions. , she feels... too charming."
"Hehe!"
Feng Boyuan and Li Hao both showed smiles that men understand.
Actually, Li Xiaolu’s acting skills are quite good. He won the Best Actress crown at a young age and left many classic scenes in the film industry.
“What about Yao Cheng? Her acting skills Yes, the salary is not expensive, only 20,000 per episode.”
"The temperament is not very good."
This one has acting skills, but not good looks, and Zhou Yutang doesn't like it.
While Teacher Xue was turning his pen calmly.
This is the rule in the circle.
The one who gave the money was dad.
The investor's choice is always the first. If the investor does not stuff people into the group, and then leaves it to the director to select actors for auditions, then there will be a lot of room for maneuver. Whoever can spare the effort will get the upper hand. In the end, it depends on the actors' suitability for auditions. Matching.
However, in this crew, it is clearly led by Zhou Yutang. He is both an investor and a screenwriter. He has a good relationship with Li Hao and Feng Boyuan, and he has a large say.
As for the female protagonist, we have been discussing it for a while and finally decided on one.
A picture of the actress was displayed on the projection screen in the conference room.
Yan Danchen is also Zhou Yutang’s senior student at Beidian.
This sister, Zhou Yutang, remembers it very clearly, mainly because the Fairy Chang'e in "Lotus Lantern" was really impressive, and the later photo of Wang Yuyan's audition made me feel pity for her.
At this time, Senior Yan was already a little popular, and her acting skills were recognized by the industry. The price was reported to be 30,000 per episode, which was not too expensive.
I called and asked, but the result was a bit depressing.
After Yan Xuejie became famous, she continued to have film appointments. She has taken on 6 dramas this year alone and has no time at all.
The main creators discussed for a while, but there was still no suitable candidate. Either the salary was too high or there was no schedule.
Zhou Yutang rubbed his forehead, turned to ask Xue Xiaolu, "Teacher Xue, you have a lot of connections, do you have any suitable heroine recommendations?"
"Let me think about it."
This is also the first time for Xue Xiaolu The director took this very seriously. He took the script and thought about it carefully. After thinking about it for a long time, he picked up his cell phone and made a call.
I made several calls in a row, and all the people were transferred to the Central Theater Company.
After communicating for about ten minutes, Teacher Xue put down the phone and said:
"As for the heroine, her acting skills must be excellent. I recommend Yuan Quan, but she may not be available for the next six months. There is also Zeng Li who is in the middle of the drama. I think she can give it a try. Her image suits her and her temperament is good."< br>
The assistant played Zeng Li’s information on the projection screen again.
Oops!
The eyes of the entire conference room were attracted.
That is a real beauty.
"Oh, Zeng Li? Mei Sanniang in "Liao Zhai", and the one in "Talented Men and Women"."
"A movie just came out this year, the acting is okay, and the price is not expensive, 2 If I think it's okay, I'll notify the audition and find a few alternatives."
After reading Zeng Li's information, we had a preliminary discussion and they all had no objections.
As we all know, Nortel produces stars and Chinese dramas produce actors.
Zeng Li was very capable, her remuneration was not expensive, and she fit the image of a heroine very well, so she was asked to audition. In addition, several substitutes including Che Xiao and Bao Wenjing were hired.
This meeting lasted a bit long, and it was almost past dinner time when it ended. Li Hao and Feng Boyuan talked about the evening arrangements.
Li Hao is a native of the capital and knows a lot. He first mentioned a few authentic restaurants, then added another one: "How about going to heaven and earth, it's very fun."
< br>"Heaven and earth?"
Zhou Yutang was slightly stunned and asked curiously: "Is it fun there?"
"It must be fun!"
Li Hao put his arms around Zhou Yutang's shoulders and chuckled softly: "Yu Tang, I'm telling you, the Prince Hotel in Huadu is the best in the capital. The service is excellent. You can go there if you have the chance."
With Teacher Xue around, he was not too presumptuous and turned to whisper to Feng Boyuan.
The two hit it off and planned to team up for an adventure in the heaven and earth at night, euphemistically saying that they would bring the Xiangjiang compatriots to experience the nightlife of the capital.
“Come on, Ah Tang is coming too, let’s go together tonight "
Feng Boyuan also laughed and patted this promising little brother on the shoulder.
Zhou Yutang was a little moved, and was about to agree to go with him to see the world. Teacher Xue suddenly coughed a few times,
"Yu Tang, you will come back to school with me later. I think there is something wrong with the script that needs to be revised. "
"Then there will be a chance next time. "
Li Hao didn't say anything and pulled Feng Boyuan away.
Zhou Yutang was also helpless. Teacher Xue had already spoken, so he couldn't force him to follow.
Forget it, now is the period when your career is on the rise, how can you be distracted by these things?
Teacher Xue drove here by himself and took Zhou Yutang back to school on the way.
On the way back, Zhou Yutang asked: "Teacher Xue, is there anything else that needs to be modified in the script?"
"I have no problem here."
Xue Xiaolu held the steering wheel and glanced at Zhou Yutang lightly, and said seriously: "Yu Tang, the teacher asked you to come back, not because of the script, but because he wanted to say something to you alone as a person who has experienced it. You are the one I met." As a student with the best talents, I hope you won’t waste your energy on these unnecessary things.”
"At your age, if you have a girl you like, the teacher does not object to falling in love. However, in some things, you cannot follow the crowd. You must hold yourself back and don't let the bad trends in society spoil you."< br>
“Mr. …………
Listening to Teacher Xue’s earnest teachings along the way, returning to the school dormitory, Zhou Yutang lay on the bed and sighed.
"What's wrong? Are you so disappointed that the matter has not been settled?"
Zhang Ruojun looked at Zhou Yutang and looked at each other with Zhu Yilong.
Zhu Yilong also put down his book and stepped forward to comfort: "It's okay, Yu Tang, there will be another failure this time. We are still young and have plenty of opportunities. Let's go to Red Coral BBQ and have a drink together in the evening. I'll treat you."
"Brother Long, Xigou, your character biographies are on my desk. Go get them yourself. Remember to study them carefully."
Zhou Yutang just felt lost for a while and then returned to normal, like a carp. Bounced out of bed, feeling full of energy again.
In this drama, Zhang Ruojun is the unofficial second male lead, Mo Junjie. This is the appearance of a young master in the Beijing circle. Zhang’s father worked hard to directly establish a relationship with Zhang Guoli.
Zhou Yutang decided to help Zhu Yilong find a supporting role, which is the villain Xie Zongru in the play.
The role is not that many, but it is easy to leave an impression if it is well acted. After all, this is the only villain among the normal people in the whole drama, and he is extremely abnormal.
“Really done!?”
Zhang Ruojun’s eyes widened, and his smile reached to his ears, “Then your expression was so ugly just now, it’s more uncomfortable than losing money.” Zhou Yutang He stroked the husky dog's head and said with a loving expression: "Your father and I have invested all my wealth in this drama. If the drama fails, you can come with me to the world of heaven and earth to make money as a male model."
Zhang Ruojun: "."
"Yu Tang, thank you."
Zhu Yilong's face was flushed with excitement, his eyes were clear, and his tone was very sincere.
Although we met and hit it off, we have only known each other for a short time. It is really interesting that Yu Tang can help him find roles.
"Brother Long, if you bring me food every day, let's not say thank you."
Zhou Yutang turned around and smiled: "I know you can do it, just perform well."
He is not acting emotionally, but has actually seen Zhu Yilong's performance in the short drama, and his talent is remarkable.
Coupled with his image, the evolution of his Confucian and handsome temperament creates a strong visual contrast, which is definitely very effective.
“Well, I will go to the audition, and if I don’t pass, forget it.”
Zhu Yilong nodded and said solemnly.
Zhou Yutang didn’t say anything.
Although Brother Long looks handsome on the outside, he is usually quiet and doesn't talk much, but he is actually soft on the outside and strong on the inside, and is very independent.
It’s not just about acting well, it’s about risking everything to pass the audition!
The unknown Zhu Yilong said to himself silently in his heart.
He cherishes and appreciates the opportunity Zhou Yutang gave him, and understands that Zhou Yutang must have shouldered a certain amount of pressure.
So no matter what, I have to thoroughly understand this role and pass the audition with my strength. Otherwise, if my ability is not enough, taking shortcuts and forcing the performance will be a hindrance. That is really sorry for Zhou Yutang's call "Brother Long".
Among the four people in the dormitory, Xu Jin is not the same as everyone else. He seems to be from the second generation of rich people. He is drunk in KTV bars every day. It seems that he has not been seen since the beginning of school.
Among the remaining three people, Zhou Yutang is talented and is recognized as having outstanding talent.
Zhang Ruojun is from Beijing and has connections with his parents. He had already played a supporting role in a TV series two years ago.
Zhu Yilong's background is relatively ordinary. He is an ordinary Beidian student from an ordinary family in Hubei Province. His only acting experience is starring in school short plays. If there is no accident, the development of his acting career will be very difficult.
Neither as talented as Zhou Yutang, nor as well-educated as Zhang Ruojun, all Zhu Yilong can do is work quietly.
Since the beginning of school, he is the only one in the dormitory who has never missed a single morning exercise or missed a class, no matter how windy or rainy he is.
Besides attending classes, his daily life is also very boring. He is either filming short plays with students from the directing department or in the school film studio. There are many movies there. You don’t have to spend money and you can go there over and over again. Look, that is the holy place in Zhu Yilong's heart.
From Robert Downey Jr. to Dustin Hoffman, the wonderful performances of those top movie stars made him fascinated and he was crazy about nourishing himself.
In the dormitory.
Everyone is doing their own thing.
Zhou Yutang is replying to Senior Sister Zhang Xuan’s message.
Since I added Senior Sister Yang Mi on QQ last time, I also added several of her roommates.
Aside from Yang Mi, the two senior students Yuan Shanshan and Zhang Xuan also occasionally chat with me.
Today, Senior Sister Zhang Xuan suddenly said that we had a chance to go out for a meal together at the famous Stone Age restaurant outside the school. Zhou Yutang said that he was busy recently and might not have much time.
At this time, Zhang Ruojun was so happy that he was about to play the second male lead in his life. He was holding a broom, crying and praying to Buddha:
"For you, I will change my mind." I turned into a werewolf and became crazy because of you~~~”
It’s all about emotion, without any skills.
This is how to vent your inner excitement.
Zhu Yilong took the biography written by Zhou Yutang and began to read silently word by word carefully.
This is the first time for the three of them to appear in a TV series. Zhang Ruojun suggested that they must celebrate.
So we went straight to the Red Coral Hotel, which we often go to next to the school.
The three of them filled a box of beer together, eating skewers and bragging. From time to time they looked at the big white legs walking by in short skirts and hot pants, and they happily rated the girls passing by.
College life is so simple and beautiful.
Then when he came back, Zhang Ruojun was vomiting in the bushes downstairs.
This guy can't drink enough. He gets drunk after one bottle, gets confused after two bottles, and can't stand the third bottle.
This is the main reason why Zhou Yutang calls him a thin dog.
I don’t know if he was drunk or dreaming. Zhang Ruojun was smiling stupidly and muttering nonsense about wanting to prove himself to his father.
Thankfully, he didn't go upstairs to vomit again. The two of them helped him to the bedroom, helped him take off his shoes, and finally helped him get into bed and lie down together.
Zhou Yutang really didn't want to pay attention to him.
Hold the basin and take a shower to wash away the smell of alcohol.
Brother Long also wiped Zhang Ruojun's face with a wet towel, and placed a bottle of mineral water next to the bed to prevent him from waking up thirsty. He was extremely attentive.
After doing all this, Brother Long also took a shower, and then sat at the desk, reading the original novel and continuing to study the character biographies.
The night is already deep.
Zhou Yutang was lying on the bed, but his consciousness was very clear.
After doing some calculations, after spending all the miscellaneous money recently and investing in this drama, I only have less than 100,000 left in my bank card.
“Oh, why am I so poor?”
This is definitely a question worthy of deep reflection.
The royalties he earned were not enough to spend.
Suddenly I remembered standing in the corner of the hotel that night and watching the lively scene of Huang Xiaoming shouting and hugging before going out.
Zhou Yutang suppressed his throbbing thoughts and slowly exhaled.
The road must be walked step by step, and the meal must be eaten one bite at a time.
After sorting out my thoughts, I made it clear that I have to take two steps now.
The first step, no matter what, is to finish filming the drama "Want to See You" first. It is the foundation of his life!
In this real world, there is no point talking about anything else. If you want to stand out, you can only achieve real results.
The second step is to continue writing novels. Now fame on the Internet can also be monetized. This is a sustainable development path.
When funds are abundant in the future, he will look for opportunities to hoard another wave of copyrights. Zhou Yutang also surfs the Internet a lot. He reads novels written by both men and women. He is very optimistic about the film and television rights for the adaptation of several novels.
As for the rest.
We will talk about it later, do the things in front of you first.
Maybe one day a rich woman will see through my strength and get the supplementary gold card?
Zhang Ruojun's thunderous snoring could be heard in the dormitory, and Zhu Yilong's voice deliberately lowered and silently recited his biography.
And Zhou Yutang, who was unknown, finally stepped into this world of luxury and wealth.
(End of this chapter)