Chapter 369 It doesn’t matter if I gamble with him
Yang Liwen knew that Gu Wei was joking, so she put a stack of scripts on the table in front of Gu Wei and smiled.
“Boss, these are the scripts that I have been looking for from you recently, and I need to respond as soon as possible.
Several of them are from big companies, big directors, and big productions, and I have specially marked them.
There are also promises that can give you a certain share of investment”
Gu Wei was used to this, and he knew that even so many scripts might have been screened for him by his agent.
It can only be said that popular stars really have no shortage of filming, especially after you have proven your box office appeal, there are many companies and directors in the industry who want to cooperate with you.
Just like when Shuangzi was at her most popular, she filmed more than a dozen TV series a year, and her pay was calculated on a daily basis. Even so, there was still an endless stream of crews looking for her.
Just because she is famous and has fans following her.
What's more, Gu Wei, a top figure whose popularity, fame, and popularity are far above Shuangzi, don't have too many crew members who want to hug him.
Everyone knows that as long as Gu Wei joins the crew, the TV series will definitely not have to worry about not having a platform to buy it. The movie has its own popularity and a large number of fans watching the movie. It can basically be said that you can make money while lying down. The difference is that you earn more and earn less.
In this case, which crew does not want to cooperate with him?
It’s just a matter of handing over a script. If by any chance Gu Wei takes a liking to it, investors will immediately come to the door waving checks. The green light will be given all the way from filming to release. Don’t be too happy.
Asked his assistant to make a cup of coffee for Yang Liwen, and he read them one by one.
Yang Liwen was also sitting on the sofa on the side of the office. She picked up the steaming latte, blew on it, took a slow sip, and waited quietly for Gu Wei.
At Gu Wei's current stage, most of the scripts he can get in front of him have merit. They are either big companies, famous directors, or the stories are very exciting, and he reviews them more carefully than before.
I just came out of Ni Ni’s place in the morning, and now I received an invitation related to her in my hand.
[The Legend of Wukong], a Journey to the West themed movie adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name.
The movie is produced by [Xinli Media] and directed by Guo Zijian. The total investment is about 200 million. The role that Gu Wei is looking for is naturally the protagonist "Monkey King".
The name Guo Zijian may be unfamiliar to most viewers. In fact, the famous "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was co-directed by Zhou Xingchi and Guo Zijian, and he was also one of the screenwriters.
It's just that Zhou Xingchi's name is too big, and his limelight has eclipsed everyone. Everyone only knows that "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is Zhou Xingchi's work. As for co-director Guo Zijian, everyone has ignored it.
Of course this is only from the perspective of ordinary viewers. Director Guo is still very famous in the industry.
Gu Wei remembers that the heroine "Azi" in this movie was played by Ni Ni, and he doesn't know if the crew has sent an invitation to Ni Ni now.
Because he had read the novel "The Legend of Wukong", Gu Wei also went to see the movie after the movie version was released.
The special effects are good and the fighting scenes are exciting, but just like "Qi Men Dun Jia", which Ni Ni is about to shoot, the story line is too weak, there are many plot holes, and the adaptation of the original work is terrible.
The final ticket sales of the original version were more than 600 million. After all, it still made money. If Gu Wei joins, the box office will definitely be higher, but it may have an impact on his reputation.
It’s a piece of cake, so put it aside for now.
Gu Wei read for a long time, flipped through all the scripts, and finally selected 4 alternatives.
In addition to "The Legend of Wukong", there are also "The Devotion of Suspect X" directed by Su Youpeng, "Youth" directed by Feng Xiaogang and "The Predecessor 3" directed by Tian Yusheng.
Pick up the last two scripts.
"What's going on with Huayi Brothers? I remember that my relationship with them has always been very normal. These two movies should be their key projects this year. Are they all looking for me?
[Predecessor] Forget it , Director Feng is more or less dissatisfied with me, he also asked me to play the male lead in his movie?"
Yang Liwen smiled.
“Boss, you still underestimate your status in the eyes of these film companies.
As of the release of [Xiu Chun Dao 2], the total box office of the movies you starred in has reached 57 Billions of dollars.
What's more important is that all of these movies were box office hits, and none of them made a loss.
Especially last year's three films "Left Ear", "Monster Hunt", and "Spring Knife 2" have completely proved your high box office appeal.
Now you are recognized as one of the actors with the highest box office appeal in domestic entertainment.
The ultimate goal of Huayi in making movies is to make money. Of course they hope to cooperate with you to get higher box office. ”
Gu Wei nodded.
These four movies will all be launched in the second half of this year, and with Gu Wei's schedule, he can only choose one.
First of all, exclude "The Legend of Wukong". Compared with other movies, it fell short in terms of box office and reputation.
Then there is [The Devotion of Suspect X], which is a mystery and suspense film adapted from the novel of the same name by Keigo Higashino.
The producer is [Enlight Media], which we have always cooperated with, and the director is Su Youpeng, who we have a good relationship with. However, as a suspense film, the domestic box office limit of the film is too low.
Even if Gu Wei joins in, it will definitely make money in the end, but the final box office may not be as good as [The Legend of Wukong].
And fans of the original work will probably be very harsh on the movie. No matter how Director Su changes it, there will always be problems of this kind, and it will still be useless.
“Can Huayi give up its investment share in these two movies?”
Gu Wei asked again.
“[Expedition 3] is OK, but we have to discuss the specific share.
[Youth] may not be possible. This movie is fully produced by Feng Xiaogang’s [Dongyang Mira] and involves When it comes to the gambling agreement between Director Feng and Huayi, Huayi itself doesn’t even have an investment share”
Yang Liwen explained.
The gambling agreement between Huayi and Feng Xiaogang is not a secret in the industry, and Gu Wei is also aware of it.
To be specific, Director Feng established a leather bag company called [Dongyang Mera].
In order to tie up this great director, Huayi spent 1.05 billion to buy 70% of the shares of [Dongyang Mira] from Director Feng, but Director Feng also had to ensure the annual net profit of [Dongyang Mira] The profit must be above the specified amount. If not, Huayi will be compensated with corresponding cash.
After the gambling agreement was signed in September 2015, Director Feng received 1.05 billion in cash, but he was also tied up. He had to work hard to make movies every year for the benefit of [Dongyang Mira], otherwise he would have nothing in his pocket. The money has to be paid back again.
Gu Wei thought for a moment and threw [Youth] aside.
Although this movie has gained both word-of-mouth and box office success, Gu Wei is not short of a hit movie, so he does not have to work for Feng Xiaogang.
[Predecessor 3] Although it has average ratings, it has a high box office. Gu Wei can take advantage of this opportunity to make a lot of money, and he can also maintain his "golden status" of being undefeated at the box office.
“Please politely refuse the others. Let’s communicate with Huayi and strive for the maximum investment amount for [Predecessor 3]!”
Seeing that Gu Wei had already made up his mind, Yang Liwen put down her hand. Coffee cup with a serious look on his face. "I understand, I'll do it now!"
After finishing speaking, he packed up the scripts on the table and turned around and left Gu Wei's office.
Maybe Huayi had already made a plan to cooperate with Gu Wei. Yang Liwen communicated very smoothly with the other party. In the afternoon, they had already made a general intention to cooperate with the other party.
According to Gu Wei's request, we obtained as much of the investment share as possible, and finally the two parties reached an agreement. The total investment of [Expedition 3] was 100 million, and Gu Wei's salary of 40 million was converted into 40% of the investment amount. Huayi The brothers only need to come up with 60 million for the salary of other actors and filming funds.
At the same time, Gu Wei also received a call from Wang Zhongjun.
"Mr. Wang is so polite. This is our first time working together. I believe that as long as we work together, the box office will not be a problem. I have always believed in Huayi's strength."
After being polite to Wang Zhongjun for a long time, Gu Wei suddenly thought of something and asked.
"Mr. Wang, I have read the script of [Expedition 3]. Who do you plan to find to play the role of the heroine "Lin Jia" in it?"
Wang Zhongjun's voice paused. It seemed that Gu Wei would ask this question, so he said tentatively:
"Huayi has a new actress named Yu Wenwen. She has good conditions in all aspects. Director Tian Yusheng and I both prefer her to star. The heroine.
Mr. Gu, do you have any advice? "
" Gao Jian dare not say, Mr. Wang and Director Tian's vision must be fine.
But since I joined the movie, I have to consider the box office in the later stage. In my mind, the box office of [Expedition 3] will hit more than 1 billion. Is it true that a new actress cannot support such a high box office? ? "
After Gu Wei finished speaking, he clearly heard Wang Zhongjun across from him take a deep breath.
"So, Mr. Gu, do you have any favorite actresses? ”
Gu Wei pretended to think for a while.
“Um
I think Ni Ni is good, both famous and acting. Mr. Wang might as well consider it?”
“No problem, I’ll meet Director Tian right now Next, send an invitation to Ni Ni!”
Wang Zhongjun agreed without hesitation.
"Hahaha, Mr. Wang, I wish us a happy cooperation. I believe this movie will achieve a result that satisfies both of us."
[Huayi Brothers] President Office.
Wang Zhongjun hung up the phone.
"Brother, this Gu Wei is so greedy. He asked for 40% of the investment share at once. It is obvious that our movie is about to be worked for him!
And his salary is too high. In order to reduce his investment share, our costs have doubled.”
His younger brother Wang Zhonglei complained when he saw him hang up the phone.
[Predecessor 3] In Huayi’s original filming plan, the investment was only 30 million, including 20 million actors’ remuneration and 10 million filming funds.
After all, it is just an urban romance film without any big scenes, so the money is enough.
But after Gu Wei joined, his own salary was 40 million, and the original investment of 30 million was not enough.
And in order to prevent him from occupying too much of the investment share, Huayi could only increase the investment cost of the film, spending 60 million in real money on filming, so as to reduce Gu Wei's share of the film's remuneration. to 40%.
If he still gets 30 million, it means that Gu Wei holds 57% of the shares, then this movie will really be made for him.
Of course, even if the investment amount is doubled, there is no need to worry about not being able to spend it. When it comes to making movies, there are ways to make movies with less money, and ways to make movies with more money. You can spend whatever money you have.
"Haha, not only does Gu Wei want a higher share, but he also just suggested that I change to his favorite heroine."
Wang Zhongjun smiled and said to his younger brother.
“What?
He might have gone too far. After all, he is just an actor. He has the final say on his own company's movies and no one else cares about them.
This is our Huayi film, he is a bit over the top! "
Wang Zhonglei said angrily.
"I don't think so. In my opinion, what he said makes sense."
Wang Zhongjun said with a smile.
"Brother, why are you talking to him? We have promised this role to Wenwen before."
Wang Zhonglei was a little anxious.
"Be patient~"
Wang Zhongjun patted his younger brother on the shoulder.
“Gu Wei told me that he is confident that the box office of the movie will exceed 1 billion. Since he is confident, I will satisfy him no matter what he says!”
"1 billion?
Gu Wei is really sure of this. Although we have discussed it before, according to the box office of the first two movies of 129 million and 251 million, even if Gu Wei joins, the third movie will get 500 million There should be no problem with it.
More than 1 billion is too exaggerated.
There are only about 10 movies that have exceeded 1 billion at the domestic box office. Ours is just a romance movie, so it can be that big. High box office? "
Same as before, although Wang Zhonglei also agrees with Gu Wei's box office appeal and thinks that it will be no problem for him to star in a movie that will be a hit, but it is a bit ridiculous to exceed 1 billion.
"Hahaha!
Since Gu Wei has this confidence, why not let me gamble with him~
There is no loss if we lose, but if we win, we will make a lot of money! ”
Wang Zhongjun is the president after all, and he is more generous and courageous than his younger brother.
“I’ll contact Director Tian later and then send an invitation to Ni Ni.
Let me tell Yu Wenwen that she didn’t succeed in playing the heroine this time, but she will have another chance in the future.
After all, we are one of our own, so don’t be coldhearted. "
Wang Zhongjun then made a series of arrangements.
"I'll do it right away"
(End of this chapter)