Chapter 259 It’s impossible to be a match
“I love you walking alone in a dark alley
I love you without kneeling
I love you and confront despair
I refuse to cry.”
It is said that the most useful way to make someone hate a song is to set it as your ringtone.
Since the release of this song, [Lonely Warrior] has become Gu Wei’s cell phone ringtone.
Recently, he has considered whether to change his ringtone to another song.
Gu Wei, who was sleeping in bed, was awakened by the singing. He rubbed his slightly aching head, reached for the phone on the bedside, and looked at the time. It was already past 10 a.m.
The shooting of [Xiu Chun Knife 2] officially wrapped up yesterday, and a wrapping banquet was held in the evening.
Gu Wei drank a few more drinks under the toasts of everyone, and exercised a lot when he came back in the evening, so he slept until the morning of the next day.
After seeing the name on the caller ID, Gu Wei cleared his throat and answered the phone.
"Director Han, this is Gu Wei."
The person who called was none other than Han Sanping, the chairman of China Film Group Corporation.
“Gu Wei, I didn’t disturb your rest, did I?”
"No, [Xiu Chun Dao 2] just wrapped up yesterday, and today I am preparing to pack up and go back to Beijing.
Director Han, what do you want from me?"
I am a little confused at this time. Why did Han Sanping call him.
He is currently cooperating with China Film Group on two and a half projects. The shooting of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" has been completed. The later stage is the matter of director Lu Yang and has nothing to do with him.
[Detective Chinatown 2] He has promised to maintain China Film’s share of investment in the first film, but the amount of the 10% investment still needs to be discussed.
After all, this second part is 100% about making a lot of money. Except for the main control [Wei Tianxia], other investors need to pay a premium.
Just how much of the premium depends on how much other resources the investor can provide. If there are more other resources, the premium will be less, and if there are less, the premium will be more.
China Film, China Lighting, and Wanda are all like this, and they have no objections to this.
Everyone is optimistic about the future box office of [Tang Detective 2]. The most optimistic one is Wang Changtian of Guangguang, who now has a huge trust in Gu Wei.
I don’t think it’s a problem for [Tang Detective 2] to surpass the current box office champion [Fast and Furious 7].
The other half of the project is the script "The Road of Life" written by Han Sanping's daughter Han Jianu. The script has been revised several times and is becoming more and more perfect.
Gu Wei expressed his attitude and promised to finance the filming of the film.
Han Sanping did not allow China Film to participate in the investment in order to avoid suspicion, but after all, it was his daughter's script. If there were any problems during post-production and release, he would definitely help solve it, so it can be regarded as half a project together.
"I heard that the crew of [The Great Wall] asked you to play a role two days ago, but you rejected it?"
Han Sanping asked gently on the other end of the phone.
"Director Han, I really don't have time. The subsequent filming schedule is very full~"
Gu Wei explained.
In fact, the crew of [The Great Wall] gave Gu Wei the role played by Lu Han in the original version, but Gu Wei read the script they sent and there were more scenes than he saw in the original version.
It must have been to invite him, so I added a lot of drama to that character.
But Gu Wei is really not interested in playing the role of a Hollywood star, even Matt Damon.
Even though he had fame and resources, he couldn't afford to take the initiative to befriend Zhang Yimou.
With his box office appeal, if there is a suitable role, Lao Mouzi will definitely take the initiative to find him. Even if he can't think of it, the management will give him suggestions. After all, no one has trouble with money.
Although [The Great Wall] did well at the box office, its reputation was not good, which is consistent with its status as a co-production.
All co-productions, whether they are from China, the United States, China, Japan or China and South Korea, are basically not good at the box office. They either fail at the box office or have a very bad reputation. Without exception.
So Gu Wei declined the invitation without hesitation.
Han Sanping on the other side of the phone paused after hearing Gu Wei's words.
“I know you are very busy now and your schedule is very full.
It’s just that the film [The Great Wall] is very important to China Film.
If you are serious If you don’t want to play an important role, can you come and make a guest appearance?
It’s only for a day or two and it won’t delay your other things.
Just do me a favor. "
Han Sanping really wanted Gu Wei to star in [The Great Wall], but he did not use his status to pressure others, but sincerely asked Gu Wei for help.
"Third Master, you said so. , how can I refuse. "
Gu Wei said with a wry smile.
He finally knew what it was like to film for favors. With his fame and status, he still could not completely avoid this situation.
He had to give Han Sanping face. Regardless of his status as the chairman of China Film and Television, Gu Wei had been taken care of by him since his debut. From "Xiu Chun Dao" to "Detective Chinatown", if he hadn't been optimistic about Gu Wei, The filming and release of the movie will not go so smoothly either.
Because of his presence, he helped Gu Wei fend off the hostility of many other film and television companies. Without China Film, when [Tang Detective] and Feng Xiaogang's [Private Customization] were competing in the ring, Huayi Brothers might What means will be used.
"Haha~ I'm sorry to trouble you this time. If you have anything to do in the future, just tell me.
Although I am older, I am still a bit thin-faced in the circle, as long as it is not a principle If you have any questions, I will help you if I can."
Han Sanping smiled and promised.
"Mr. San, you are so polite. Miss Han and I have a movie to collaborate on. We are both our own people."
The friendship of starring in "The Great Wall" was exchanged for Han Sanping's commitment, and the relationship between the two has taken a further step. It’s not a loss.
After a few more polite words, Gu Wei hung up the phone. Yang Mi, who was lying sideways, was awakened by Gu Wei's call.
Putting her white and tender hands on Gu Wei's strong chest, a round and slender thigh rode on Gu Wei's body, her body pressed tightly against his side, and she looked like she was sleeping. very good.
"Who is calling you so early?"
Yang Mi opened her sleepy eyes and frowned slightly, like a lazy cat.
"It's already past 10 o'clock, Sister Mi."
A hand placed on Gu Wei's chest scratched it out of habit. The touch of the muscles was very good, and the slender The jade hand slid down naturally.
“It’s not even noon yet. We’ve finished shooting the movie, so of course we need to take a good rest.
Who disturbs people's dreams so early in the morning? "
"China Film's Han Sanping~"
Gu Wei said with a slightly raised corner of his mouth.
"Han Sanping? "
Yang Mi muttered something in a low voice, and then exclaimed:
"Chairman of China Film, Mr. Han Sanye, Zuo Shan Diao?"
"Next time I see Director Han, do you want to tell him that you called him Zuo Shan Diao?"
Gu Wei said to Yang Mi with a smile.
“Um~ A slip of the tongue, definitely a slip of the tongue.
I have always admired Director Han very much. I have always heard about his deeds before, but it’s a pity that I was only one-sided.”
Yang Mi added.
"Do you have any other projects to cooperate with China Film Group?"
She knew that one of the producers of the just-finished "Xiu Chun Knife 2" was China Film Group, and it seemed that Gu Wei was involved in the industry. We have always had a good relationship with China Film Group.
But Yang Mi was surprised when Han Sanping called him personally. He was the chairman of China Film Group Corporation and one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry.
“I was asked to play a role in the blockbuster film [The Great Wall] co-produced by China and the United States, but I rejected it.
Director Han wanted me to come over and make a guest appearance as a friendly appearance. "
As soon as Gu Wei finished speaking, Yang Mi heard his hands tighten, and Gu Wei couldn't help but take a breath.
"Sister Mi, please be gentle, take good care of your own happiness. . "
Gu Wei frowned and blurted out.
"I'm sorry~ What you just said shocked me. ”
Yang Mi apologized repeatedly.
“Is it the Hollywood-level blockbuster [The Great Wall] directed by Zhang Yimou?”
She asked again.
"Yes, this is probably the only movie named [The Great Wall] in China right now."
Gu Wei said nonchalantly.
"You rejected this movie, what do you think?"
Yang Mi's voice rose a little, and she was very puzzled.
“The role I was initially given was just a supporting role with a little more drama. The real protagonist of this drama is Matt Damon. It’s not interesting to support him.”
Gu Wei explained.
“You are so”
Yang Mi really didn't say the next words for a long time.
“I don’t even know how to say hello to you. In a movie of this level, all the domestic actors are eager to participate. Even if they just show their faces, it will be bragging rights in the future. Why do you just Don’t you cherish it at all?”
Yang Mi felt sad about Gu Wei’s waste of resources. If she could get the invitation, she would not give up even if it only had one line and a few scenes.
A movie of this level with director Zhang Yimou is the top resource she dreams of.
“I’ve already said that I’m not the protagonist, and I don’t have any investment in the movie. For the salary, I can’t afford to play a supporting role.
So what if it's "The Great Wall", I feel like my other movies won't necessarily be worse than it. "
What Gu Wei said was true.
"Then did you agree to a friendly appearance later? "
"Well, the original invitation sent to me by the crew was rejected, but Director Han called me personally, and I had to give it to him because of his face.
Fortunately, he was very considerate of me and helped me change my role into a guest appearance. ”
Gu Wei is actually quite satisfied with the revised cameo. He can gain popularity without wasting time, which is more cost-effective.
“[Left Ear] After that, your box office appeal was noticed by everyone. You single-handedly brought the box office of a small-budget movie to more than 700 million, which is really an exaggeration.
Han Dongfei wants you to participate in the show to use your influence to promote it, so that more people can enter the theater. ”
Yang Mi analyzed.
Gu Wei also understands this very well. He is now just like Shen Teng in the future. Any comedy movie where he participates will definitely attract a large number of audiences to watch the movie.
Afterwards, the Happy Twist team became so shameless that no matter what they filmed, Shen Teng was always taken over, even if he only had a supporting role in a few scenes, he would be promoted as a starring role.
There is even a movie "The Hotel Where the Sun Never Sets" starring Huang Cailun. Shen Teng himself does not appear at all. There is only a paper figure of his image in the movie.
"The investment in [Great Wall] is said to be US$150 million. The cost is too high. I can understand what Director Han did."
(End of Chapter)
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