Chapter 311 Fortunately, I met you
Time flies by, and it’s already September in the blink of an eye.
A large part of the filming of [Tang Detective 2] has been completed.
During the lunch break that day, Gu Wei received an overseas phone call from China.
[The Richest Man in Xihong City] starring Shen Teng and Zhang Tianai officially wrapped up yesterday after more than three months of filming.
The person who called Gu Wei was Zhao Mingcheng, the general manager of the film and television company, who was also the producer of the movie "The Richest Man in Xihong City".
"Have you communicated with directors Yan Fei and Peng Damo? How long is the post-production cycle?"
Gu Wei asked.
“After communication, the two directors expect the film to be released in 2 to 3 months.
However”
Zhao Mingcheng on the other side of the phone paused.
“Is there any problem?”
“[Happy Twist]’s movie [Charlotte’s Trouble] will be released at the end of September. That film is also directed by two directors.
< br>They need nearly a month to promote the movie, and then our film’s post-production will be delayed a bit.”
Gu Wei frowned slightly.
"It's early September now, and I plan to have this film [The Richest Man in Xihong City] released on the Spring Festival schedule in 2016. There's still about five months left, so there's still time.
And people are promoting their own movies. That’s right.”
“I understand, boss, although the director will not be here at that time, our company has the most professional editors, so the progress should not be delayed too much.”
Zhao Mingcheng continued. I also reported to Gu Wei some things about the company this month.
“By the way, go to the company’s copyright library and look for a novel called [11th Division Agent Princess].
Give it to the editorial department and ask them to adapt it into a TV series based on the novel.
[The Richest Man in Xihong City] is finalized, and this is the next project of the company. "
Gu Wei started to explain the work again.
"Yes, boss, do you still need to use the name of the original novel in the newly written script? "
"The protagonist of the novel is called Chu Qiao, and the script is called [The Biography of Chu Qiao].
When the script comes out, you send an invitation to Zhao Liying and ask her to play the heroine. "
"Boss, don't you consider the actors in our company? "
Although the personnel and finance of the agency and the production company are separate, because of Gu Wei as his boss, Zhao Mingcheng still subconsciously thinks that everyone is a family.
"Our company's A few actresses still can't handle this kind of drama with a female protagonist.
Zhao Liying is just right. ”
[The Legend of Chu Qiao] has achieved unprecedented good results in the original time and space, and it is definitely one of the most popular TV series in 2017.
Zhao Liying's performance is one of the main reasons for the success of this drama.
Other characters can be changed, but the heroine certainly cannot.
It is very possible that a popular domestic entertainment TV series such as this could earn at least 100 or 200 million yuan, or as much as 400 to 500 million yuan in net income.
Gu Wei did not want to put any risk in a TV series that was destined to be a hit just to promote his own star.
If his actors are not good enough, the TV series will not be as popular as the original time and space.
Who can make up for the hundreds of millions of missing profits?
After hanging up the phone with Zhao Mingcheng, Gu Wei called Yang Liwen again.
[The Richest Man in Xihong City] After filming, Zhang Tianai was free.
Lu Yang's "Xiu Chun Dao 2" has been scheduled for this year's Lunar New Year.
With Gu Wei and Yang Mi starring, this version of "Xiu Chun Dao 2" will definitely not have a low box office.
At that time, Zhang Tianai, who plays "Ding Baiying" in it, will make a small splash.
[The Richest Man in Xihong City] will be released shortly after the Spring Festival. With excellent box office results and reputation, Zhang Tianai, as the heroine, will reap another wave of dividends.
In Gu Wei's estimation, her status can basically be pushed to the level of a first-line actress at this time.
After Zhang Tianai's "Prince Concubine's Promotion" became popular, although she became very famous, her actual performance was that she was the heroine of a popular online drama.
And after half a year, she had two hit movies with the supporting actress and the leading actress, with both popularity and performance, and she was a proper first-line actress in domestic entertainment.
Gu Wei told Yang Liwen that he should be cautious when accepting roles and endorsements for Zhang Tianai in the second half of the year. It is better to be less than excessive. After the two movies are released, her resources and commercial value will definitely soar, so now No need to rush for quick success.
After hanging up the phone, Gu Wei looked at Nazha who was eating not far from him.
He has made arrangements for the two main female artists in the company.
Nazha has become as popular as an A-list actress since the hit "A Little Smile Is Allure".
When the film they are currently filming [Tang Detective 2] is released, the actual performance of the movie will also be there.
In Gu Wei's opinion, "KIKO" is as important as the so-called heroine "Chen Ying" in terms of roles and importance in the movie.
The most important thing is that "KIKO" is the official CP of "Qin Feng".
And the character design of a girl with a high IQ in the second dimension will definitely attract fans.
When the movie is released, Nazha, the second female lead, will definitely gain more than the female lead, Liu Yifei.
This can be regarded as Gu Wei's selfishness.
After all, although Liu Yifei is his good friend, Nazha is his real one.
Nazha, who was eating, saw Gu Wei staring at her, a little confused, thinking that rice grains were on her face.
He reached out and wiped his face left and right. When he found that it was not there, he smiled happily at Gu Wei.
Gu Wei was speechless, thinking to himself.
‘Fortunately it was me who met me, otherwise I would have been deceived all the time with my stupid look! ’
The afternoon shooting was uneventful and went as smoothly as ever. After working together for a month, the crew was like a high-performance engine that would run efficiently as long as it was refueled.
In the evening, after work, Gu Wei did not eat at the hotel. Instead, he simply cleaned himself up and took his executive agent Yang Dan to a date.
Although his current assistant has been replaced, to be honest, it is okay for Xiao Chao to run errands, do physical work, or organize personal belongings for Gu Wei, but Yang Dan has to do anything really .
A high-end Japanese restaurant in midtown Manhattan.
Gu and Wei were led by waiters in kimonos to a Japanese-style tatami private room.
The sliding door opened, and Miss Jingtian and her female manager were already waiting inside.
She is wearing a pale pink dress with lace decorations on it, her beautiful black hair is spread out, her face is fair and flawless, her facial features are exquisite, bright and generous.
Gu Wei couldn’t help but sigh after seeing it, ‘What a flower of wealth in the world’.
"Teacher Gu, we meet again."
When Jingtian saw Gu Wei come in, a sweet smile appeared on his fair and tender face.
"Thousands of miles away on the other side of the ocean, Miss Jing can still invite me to get together. It's so difficult for me to keep the appointment!"
Gu Wei and Jingtian sat opposite each other on the tatami. Yang Dan and the other party's agent were sitting behind and to the side of the two people.
"You have already told me to call me Tiantian, Teacher Gu, have you forgotten?"
Jingtian said pretending to be dissatisfied.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault. I'll punish myself with a drink later.
Don't take every bite of Tiantian, Teacher Gu. You can call me Gu Wei or Brother Wei. My friends all call me that."
Gu Wei said naturally.
“Haha~”
Jingtian covered his mouth and chuckled, looking at Gu Wei with a pair of big moist eyes.
"I remember Brother Wei, how much younger are you than me, right?"
Gu Wei shrugged and said:
"I'm not judging by age, although it's sweet Tiantian, you are a little older than me, but you look so young and beautiful. It’s okay to call me Brother Wei. Do you want me to call you Sister Tiantian?”
“No, just Tiantian, just call me Sister.” They all call me old.”
These are just jokes about Jingtian. After Gu Wei has achieved his current fame and status, although he is young, people in his circle know him, unless he is that age. Those who are much worse off will usually be called Brother Wei.
Just like Lu Han and Huang Zitao, who is bigger than Gu Wei.
But if Gu Wei calls Brother Lu or Brother Tao, which one of them would dare to answer.
In society, when dating older brothers and sisters, age is not the only factor. Status is an important factor.
Jingtian sent a WeChat message to Gu Wei during the day today, saying that she happened to be in New York, knew that Gu Wei was filming here, and wanted to ask him out for a meal. Anyway, he had time in the evening, so Gu Wei agreed.
The two chatted for a while, and all the Japanese food they ordered was served.
It’s actually very simple, sashimi, sushi, and some caviar, but there are more types, and some are very rare ingredients.
“His restaurant has three Michelin stars, and the ingredients are all carefully selected high-end seafood or famous brand aquatic products.
This is the top-quality bluefin tuna belly, dipped in the Osetracaviar (Ose) next to it. Caviar), the taste is outstanding."
Jingtian introduced it to Gu Wei very enthusiastically.
Gu Wei was not polite and directly picked up the pink and tender tuna fillet, dipped it in the dark and translucent caviar and put it in his mouth according to Jingtian's method.
I feel that this fish is very oily and melts in your mouth. It tastes like cool and dense ice cream, with a unique flavor.
“Not bad, it tastes good~”
Hearing Gu Wei’s praise, Jingtian was happier than eating delicious food himself.
“No need to introduce it to me, you can eat it too.”
Gu Wei said.
“Okay~”
As he said that, Kageda picked up a shiny sweet shrimp nigiri sushi and ate it in small bites.
"By the way, Tiantian, why did you suddenly come to New York?"
Picking up another piece of salmon sashimi and putting it into the bowl, Gu Wei asked casually.
"The movie [Kong: Skull Island] produced by [Legendary Pictures] will be released soon, and I am the female supporting role.
So I came to America."
Kingtian returned naturally road.
"[Legendary Pictures] Hollywood in Los Angeles is located on the Pacific coast of the southwest of the United States, while New York is on the Atlantic coast of the southeast. The two places are very far apart.
Could it be that [King Kong] ：Skull Island】Start in New York ”
Gu Wei thought for a while and asked with some confusion.
“I’m here to attend the [New York Film Festival] for a few days, which is at Lincoln Center.
Brother Wei, if you are interested, you can come and have a look.
With your reputation and status, the organizer will definitely be very happy if you can participate."
Jing Tian suggested something positive.
When she said this, Gu Wei also remembered that although the [New York Film Festival] is not as good as [Cannes] and [Berlin] and other big film festivals, it can still be regarded as an international A-class film festival.
He has some impressions of this film festival. He remembers that Wang Baoqiang's earliest film "Hello, Mr. Tree" won the Best Actor at the "New York Film Festival".
"I don't have the time. I am very busy filming now, and the daily shooting tasks are very tight."
"That's it."
Jingtian was a little disappointed, she She also thought that if Gu Wei could go, the two of them could walk the red carpet together.
"By the way, Brother Wei, what kind of role do you think I am suitable for?
Since my debut, I have filmed many movies, movies and TV series, and I have also tried it with big investors, big directors, and big stars. .
But the results always seem to be unsatisfactory.”
Jing Tian frowned slightly and said a little lowly.
She is very familiar with Gu Wei's experience since he started his career, so she is extremely envious of his situation where he is famous for his acting.
She feels that she is no worse than Gu Wei in terms of resources. She has acted in many dramas, but all of them were not popular. Not only did she not become popular, she also had to be scolded by the audience.
"Is this it?"
Gu Wei looked at Jingtian, her big watery eyes were full of confusion.
"Tiantian, have you been making movies now?"
"Yes, don't all actors want to make movies?"
"You are right, actors ultimately hope to go to the big screen to prove themselves.
But one thing is that the film has higher requirements on personal acting skills.
And it is only two hours It is difficult for the audience to remember you.
So if you want to make a movie that will be a hit, you will have to make a big hit and your acting will be very good.
If you can't achieve these two things. Point, it’s better to make a movie than a TV series.
In fact, in comparison, TV dramas are more popular, and good acting can gain more popularity and national popularity. "
Gu Wei picked up a shining silver squid nigiri and slowly put it in his mouth, feeling that the tentacles of the little squid were still moving in his mouth.
"Then
Brother Wei, do you have any TV series that are suitable for me? I can invest in them. Money is not an issue. "
Jingtian asked somewhat directly.
"It's a pity that our company has no suitable projects for you in the near future."
Gu Wei slowly shook his head.
Of course he knows what Jingtian plays will be popular, but why should he help her.
Gu Wei's dramas are all hits, and there is no shortage of investment money.
And the last two years have been the time when Jingtian entered Hollywood and created the big sweet movie universe.
Those with good resources have no friends.
When Gu Wei said this, who knew what she was really thinking after hearing this.
Seeing Gu Wei's refusal, Jingtian didn't ask again.
The two of them chatted while eating and drank some sake.
It was getting dark gradually. After a good meal, Gu Wei took Yang Dan to say goodbye to Da Tiantian, and promised to invite her out for dinner after returning home.
After Gu Wei left.
Jingtian’s face was calm, thinking about what he just said.
"Sister Chen, do you think Gu Wei is right?"
The agent Chen Jing sitting behind her thought for a while.
“That makes sense. It’s hard to imagine that he is so young and has not been in the industry for a long time. He has such a thorough understanding of movies, TV series, popularity, and nationality.
No wonder he is so popular now. His films and TV series are all hits and he has never failed.
It seems that he really has this vision and strength.
I thought about it carefully, and the most famous female stars in the entertainment industry now basically became popular through TV series.
Start in movies only after you have gained fame and status. ”
“Then me.”
Jingtian hesitated.
“Don’t worry, you are no longer purely in the domestic entertainment industry, this is Hollywood.
Although what Gu Wei said is right, there is a female star who became an international star purely through movies. Superstar."
Chen Jing said.
“Zhang Ziyi?”
"Yes, you have now entered Hollywood and can follow Zhang Ziyi's original route.
And with [Legendary Pictures] as your backing, your journey will only be smoother than hers.
Now we The goal is not to simply become popular in domestic entertainment, but to become an international superstar."
Chen Jing cheered Jingtian excitedly.
“Well~ I understand, I must work hard to develop in the direction of international Zhang!”
Jingtian clenched his fists, looking like he had been beaten to death.
“Of course, you have to continue to build a good relationship with Gu Wei.
His status in domestic entertainment is extraordinary, and he is now recognized as a box office elixir.
If there is an opportunity to work together in the future, he will also be a good helper.”
“If possible, I certainly hope to get as close to him as possible. After all, Gu Wei doesn’t care about his status, reputation, or appearance. There is nothing to criticize in terms of value or character.”
Jingtian looked at the sky and seemed to be thinking about something, and murmured.
(End of this chapter)