Chapter 552 Why should I look for Lei Jiayin when there is Gu Wei?
“I am quite interested in this script. Let’s communicate with Guangguang. If I want to star, I must first get a part of the investment share and normal salary. It’s okay to convert investment, but the ratio shouldn’t be too small.
Secondly, my schedule is tight, and the crew needs to postpone the start of filming.”
Gu Wei’s two requests don’t matter which actor in the industry makes them. It's all about being a big star when it comes out, and the only thing left is to revise the script.
However, Yang Liwen doesn’t think the boss’s request is excessive at all. With Gu Wei’s current fame and box office appeal, as long as he is willing to star, the production company and the crew will agree to any request. After all, everyone is filming The purpose is to make money, and joining Gu Wei means a guaranteed profit. It is normal to meet his requirements. No one has trouble with money.
"Understood, I will communicate with the light side now and try to get the results as soon as possible."
Gu Wei nodded.
He doesn’t take this movie that seriously. The low-budget romance film is not very popular. Gu Wei will definitely get better results than The Original Time and Space by participating in it, but it will definitely not reach the level of [Tang Detective] 2], [Mermaid] is such a phenomenal hit.
If he accepts it, he will make a good film and earn at least a small target of pocket money. If he doesn't accept it, it will not have any impact on him.
There is still a big gap between "Cohabitation in Time and Space" and films like "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth" that have made their mark in film history.
But think about it, in the past ten years, there have been only a handful of movies that have topped the box office. If the requirements for accepting roles are really raised that high, there will only be a few movies that Gu Wei can star in.
Yang Liwen worked very efficiently and quickly conveyed Gu Wei's meaning to the light side.
[Zhenledao Media], boss Xu Zheng and director Su Lun are excited about the news coming from the light side.
To be honest, Xu Zheng’s original plan was to use two actors for the male lead of "Cohabitation in Time and Space". The young Lu Ming cast Liu Haoran from Chen Sicheng, and the middle-aged Lu Ming cast Lei Jiayin.
When I sent the invitation to Gu Wei, I thought it had something to do with the light, so I tried my luck and didn't hold out much hope.
Who would have thought that Gu Wei, a blind cat who rarely takes on external roles, would become interested in this low-budget film.
"Director Xu, it's good news that Gu Wei is willing to star, but our film is a low-budget romance film. The original planned shooting cost was only 40 million, which is just enough for Gu Wei's salary."
Although he was happy, Su Lun still considered the most practical issue.
“You don’t have to worry about this. With Gu Wei starring in the movie, are you worried that you won’t have enough investment? Just find a lighting company and add more money.
And Gu Wei always brings money into the group when he stars in movies. There is news over there The news also requires a certain investment share
I have experience with this kind of light. Su Youpeng's "Left Ear" is a good example. We can follow that model."
After saying that, he took two steps back and forth to think about it.
"Gu Wei will definitely not reduce his salary for acting in a movie like ours. After his salary is converted into investment, he must ensure our and Enlight's investment share, so the investment cost of the movie must be at least 100 million.
Su Lun, your first movie was a big production with an investment of hundreds of millions. Are you happy? "Xu Zheng turned around and asked with a smile.
"Director Xu, don't make fun of me. I used to do it cautiously with a small cost of 40 million, but now I suddenly invested hundreds of millions, otherwise this You should be the director." Director Su looked a little helpless. She graduated from the Directing Department of the Central Academy of Drama and has been working under Xu Zheng. This project [Super Time Investment] is the first commercial film she directed independently.
"Haha, I don't think what you said is sincere, and you are a little bit suspicious of being good at being cheap.
Gu Wei's movies have always been successful at the box office. I believe you are under pressure with an investment of 40 million, but now Although you have invested hundreds of millions, you should have no burden."
As he spoke, Xu Zheng raised his eyebrows and said jokingly: "If you are really worried, it's not impossible for me to come. I would have been there long ago. I want to cooperate with Gu Wei once."
"Hehe. What, I can actually handle it." After being exposed by the boss, Su Lun quickly took back his words.
"Gu Wei plays the role of young Lu Ming. Should middle-aged Lu Ming still find Lei Jiayin?" Su Lun began to communicate with Xu Zheng about some issues regarding the role.
"No need, try to increase the proportion of Gu Wei in the movie. Let him play the middle-aged Lu Ming. Then he can pretend to be more mature. It's not easy to act young, but it's easy to act mature." Xu Zheng thought I understand very well that it is unrealistic for young Lu Ming and Gu Wei to grow into Lei Jiayin in middle age.
Su Lun nodded, she also knew that since Gu Wei planned to join, the biggest selling point of their drama is undoubtedly him, and the audience will most likely buy tickets for him. Of course, it must be shown to the audience. What they want to see.
"The male protagonist is Gu Wei, who is more suitable for the heroine?"
"Since the cost of the project has increased now, it is natural to choose a famous female star who is more suitable for Gu Wei ." Xu Zheng touched his chin, "How about Yang Mi? This year's "Three Lives Three Worlds" is very popular, and "Xiu Chun Dao 2" is also very popular at the box office."
"I always think she is good in movies. I almost missed something, my expression is not as natural as in the TV series"
"What about Naza from Gu Wei's company? The non-mainstream girl in [Tang Detective 2] did a good job, and she also has a sense of coherence with Gu Wei." "She looks a little immature, but the heroine "Gu Xiaojiao" is not Very suitable." Su Lun shook his head.
“Why don’t you look for Liu Yifei? Her nationality is no worse than Gu Wei.
And Gu Wei’s first movie [Xiu Chun Knife] was based on Working with her, the two of them acting as a couple after so many years will definitely be an eye-catcher!"
Su Lun nodded unconsciously after hearing Xu Zheng's words.
"Liu Yifei is very suitable in all aspects. Gu Wei will star with her, which can be regarded as the ceiling for casting in domestic entertainment love movies. But does she have a schedule?"
"I heard that she is filming Chen Guofu's movie, called "Second Generation Fairy", is also a fantasy romance movie like ours.
Haha~ If I can work with Gu Wei, I believe she will have a schedule no matter what. ”
Just as Yang Liwen thought, as soon as Gu Wei showed a little interest, Guang Guang and Zhen Ledao agreed to all his requests.
After three-party negotiations, "Cohabitation in Time and Space" has been transformed from a low-cost fantasy romance film with an investment of 40 million to a large-scale production with a production cost of 120 million.
Of course, 40 million of this is Gu Wei's personal investment converted from his salary.
That is to say, the actual production cost of the movie, excluding Gu Wei's salary, was 80 million.
Guangguang, Zhenledao and Guwei each accounted for one-third of the investment share.
As for the publicity and distribution expenses when the movie is released, the three parties will jointly contribute according to their shareholding ratio.
According to Guardian's request, the movie originally scheduled to start shooting in the second half of the year has also been postponed to the end of the year.
Although their investment share has become smaller, [Enlight Media] and Xu Zheng, as investors and producers, are very satisfied. We are all smart people. It is natural whether half of 10 or one-third of 100 is more or less. All clear.
Although Xu Zheng is very concerned about money, he also knows that "Cohabitation in Time and Space" is not a blockbuster series of movies like "Journey on the Road" that is already famous.
With Su Lun as a new director and a small-budget investment, the likelihood of the movie becoming a hit is really low.
However, with the addition of Gu Wei, the entire movie has undergone earth-shaking changes. It can be said that it has transformed from the most ordinary romance film in the industry to a hot project that is anticipated by everyone.
According to Hollywood, a B-level small-cost production becomes an A-level large-scale production.
For him, this is not a gift of investment shares, but a pie in the sky.
Wang Changtian from Guangguang knew about this and specifically called Gu Wei.
Originally, it was customary to send invitations to Gu Wei, and he didn't expect that the other party would actually accept it. Normally, Guangguang would produce a lot of independent films every year, but Gu Wei didn't like any of them, so he just fell in love with Xu. fight for this project.
“.The script is quite interesting. I have never worked with Director Xu Zheng before, so this is my first time.
Liu Yifei? Since it is the intention of Director Xu and Director Su, I have no objection. .
We have cooperated twice before, and I believe the effect will be good this time."
In the office, after chatting with Wang Changtian for a while, Gu Wei hung up the phone and smiled.
[ "Cohabitation in Time and Space" He joined simply as an actor and investor, and it was relatively late in time, so he didn't need to put much thought into it.
And although it is a fantasy romance film, most of the plot actually takes place in a house. There are no difficult special effects shots, and it is relatively easy to shoot.
"Boss, the time is up, it's time for you to set off."
Just as I was thinking about it, the assistant knocked on the door and came in to remind me.
Gu Wei raised his hand and looked at his watch.
"I'll change my clothes and leave immediately"
(End of this chapter)