Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

Although Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran said that they would not relax their requirements for roles because of Teacher Huang Lei's intercession, in fact, when it comes to the dinner table, their requirements will still be relaxed.

There is nothing we can do about it. What matters in China is human relationships.

So Zhou Cheng will set a bottom line for himself. The bottom line is the principle, which cannot be touched. Then based on the principle, he will adjust it upward. This is Zhou Cheng's standard for dealing with others. This standard is Zhou Cheng's floating line.

If all the requirements are above the standards, everyone is happy. If they are below the standards and above the bottom line, then it depends on how much favors and benefits the other party can use in exchange.

This time it was not just teacher Huang Lei's favor, but also Cui Xinqin's favor. In addition, Zhu Yilong's performance was as abnormal as Teacher Cui said, so Zhou Cheng didn't mind giving him another chance.

"Brother Li, that's how it is. Give him three days to familiarize himself with the script. If his performance is really not good enough, then we will consider replacing him."

"Okay, anyway, Zhou Tienan's role hasn't been confirmed yet. We won't start rehearsals until September, so there's still plenty of time."

Chen Li had no objection to Zhou Cheng's arrangement. The two had a tacit understanding from the beginning. Zhou Cheng was responsible for the casting of young actors, while Chen Li was responsible for communicating with the veteran actors. However, the recruitment of young actors was nearing completion.

But these veteran actors haven't completely won it yet.

"I have read your script and I like the role of Principal Sun very much."

There were three people in an elegant tea room near Ditan Park. Chen Li sat respectfully on the other side of the tea table. Hearing the man's words, he understood that he would definitely have a change, so Chen Li did not answer the conversation and looked at the main seat.

The middle-aged man on board waited for him to continue.

"It's just that your script didn't dig enough into the role of the principal. This is a very deep character. In addition to his superficial hypocrisy, he also has hidden evil..."

The man was making tea according to his own steps in an orderly manner, from boiling water, selecting tea, warming the pot, and washing the tea, all in a smooth and smooth manner without any sloppiness, while telling Chen Li his own point of view.

After the man finished speaking, Chen Li said flatteringly: "Teacher Huang is indeed a recognized performing artist in the industry. I have heard before that you have a profound understanding of the characters in the script. Today, I saw that you are truly worthy of your reputation."

"They are all false names." The man waved his hands casually, and the slightly raised corners of his mouth still showed that he was very impressed by Chen Li's praise: "Drink tea, this is the authentic Lao Ban Zhang, which is generally not available outside."

The man poured out a total of six small cups. Apart from him and Chen Li, his manager was sitting next to him. The man handed two of the cups to them.

"Thank you, Teacher Huang. I can get some credit today." Chen Li took the small cup of tea from the man with both hands and imitated the man and drank it in one gulp. Apart from the bitterness and a hint of sweetness, there was nothing special about it.

However, Chen Li's face still showed the feeling of aftertaste. He gave the man a thumbs up and praised: "Good tea, Teacher Huang's tea is indeed the best."

"As long as you like it, have another cup." The man handed another small cup to Chen Li.

Chen Li took it with both hands, but did not continue to drink. Instead, he looked at the man and started talking about the topic: "Teacher Huang, I wonder if you will accept this play?"

"Teacher Huang can take it, but you have to agree to a few conditions." The man did not answer, and the agent sitting next to him suddenly interrupted. Chen Li looked at the middle-aged man, and he just looked at him coldly, without saying anything.

Blame the agent for interrupting and understand that this should be his condition.

Chen Li was shocked when he saw him, and they decided on three actors to play the role of Principal Sun. Teacher Li Guangfu was the first one he visited. Unexpectedly, the other party had already accepted a TV series and could not move the time. Hou Dali said this

Shi Zheng was on vacation in Europe with his family and saw no one at all. The only teacher he contacted was Mr. Huang Teng, but he was a bit domineering.

"First of all, the role of the principal needs to be adjusted. This remote school was initiated by the principal. It was also the principal's idea to use the donkey to get water to get wages. It was even the principal's idea to let the coppersmith pretend to be a donkey to get water. Therefore, the role of the principal was

It must be aggravated, explore the inner emotions of the principal, and become the protagonist..."

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At Yanjing Film Academy, Zhou Cheng was silent as he listened to Chen Li's narration, but he did not interrupt Chen Li and asked him to continue.

"In addition to the need to revise the script, Mr. Huang's agent also said that the remuneration for his play should be based on the theater's standard and per performance, but the remuneration for the movie cannot be less than 1.2 million. If it is any lower, he will not be able to follow

My company has confessed. And this is the price after a 30% discount."

"One million and two hundred thousand, why didn't he grab it?" Even Chu Ran was a little dissatisfied after hearing this. He looked at Zhou Cheng who was silent and continued to ask Chen Li: "Doesn't he have other demands?

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"Teacher Huang requested that his son play the role of Zhou Tienan. In Teacher Huang's words, having father and son appear together in a play is also a gimmick and will also promote our later publicity." When relaying this condition, Chen Li was somewhat agitated.

I feel it’s too much: “His son’s salary is 300,000 yuan. That means the two of them have a total salary of 1.5 million yuan.”

"Huang Yushan?" Chu Ran asked in surprise. When Chen Li nodded and Zhou Cheng looked confused, he explained to him: "This is a student from the 03-level acting department of the Chinese Opera. He is about the same size as me, but his acting skills are unknown."

How about it? He is a famous figure in school. I heard that he and Zhang Mo even had a fight over a girl."

"Zhang Mo? Teacher Zhang Guoli's son?" Zhou Cheng asked in surprise. The development of the other world doesn't seem to be like this, right?

"Yes, that's him." Chu Ran continued: "It is said that these two people are currently chasing Yang Luyao. Neither of them are good birds. They are a pair of trash."

"Haha, Master Chu is so angry. Did he lose to them in picking up girls?" Gu Xintong looked at Chu Ran's indignant look and joked. Now she is gradually integrating into this small group.

"Master Chu, can I lose to them in picking up girls? Master Chu, I rely on my talent to pick up girls."

"That's right, if Mr. Chu relied on money to make his way, any girl wouldn't be able to catch him." Zhou Cheng agreed, looking at Gu Xintong's dissatisfied look, and then added: "Brother Tong, you are an exception, we don't treat you as a girl."

"Tch, I don't like him either." Gu Xintong replied unconvinced.

After a few people joked for a while, Zhou Cheng looked at Chen Li and continued to ask: "Does he have any other requests?"

"Aren't these demands enough?" Gu Xintong on the side couldn't stand listening anymore: "Revising the script, high salary, and bringing people into the team, he has taken all of these."

Zhou Cheng shook his head and smiled at Gu Xintong: "You must know that our filming is also a business. Actors make money from acting, so it is not too much to ask for a higher salary."

Gu Xintong asked unconvinced: "What about revising the script and bringing people into the team?"

"As long as his suggestions are reasonable, it is not a problem to modify the script. It is also a good thing to listen to the suggestions of some veteran artists. As for bringing people into the group, as long as the actors are suitable, there is no problem." Zhou Cheng heard what Chen Li had just said and said

There were not many other emotions, but he was very calm. Unlike Chu Ran's anger, Zhou Cheng thought that Huang Teng's request was normal. If he didn't mention a single request and just agreed to star, it would be abnormal and more worthy of vigilance.

"Aren't you angry at all?" Gu Xintong asked in surprise. Chu Ran and others on the side also looked at Zhou Cheng.

"One thing, it's mainly because he doesn't have much respect for Brother Li and looks down on our project." Zhou Cheng's answer surprised several people.

After listening to Zhou Cheng's words, Chen Li waved his hands hastily: "It doesn't matter if you look down on me. After all, I am a newcomer and have not proven myself yet."

Zhou Cheng disagreed with Chen Li: "Even if you are a newcomer, you are still a director. Respecting the director is a quality that an actor must have."

"Aside from being angry that he treated Brother Li with disrespect, you were not angry at all with the other requests he made?" Gu Xintong still didn't believe that Zhou Cheng had such magnanimity.

"You are angry because you are from a different perspective. You are representing the producer now, so you are considering the interests of the producer." After Zhou Cheng answered Gu Xintong's question, he continued: "In the future, when you become an agent, you will be working with the producer.

Other producers will also encounter such problems when negotiating. Then you won’t think so."

Gu Xintong was unconvinced and said: "I won't open my mouth like a lion like him."

"That can only mean that you are not qualified." Zhou Cheng shook his head: "This circle pays high prices and pays the money on the spot. Don't reveal your bottom line at will, and pay attention to negotiation skills. If the negotiation is successful, we will break up. Everyone.

We are all in the same circle. If we didn’t cooperate in this drama, maybe we will in the next drama.”

Only then did Gu Xintong truly understand that Zhou Cheng was not angry, and said to Zhou Cheng sincerely: "I understand. Thank you, Brother Cheng."

"Let's just forget it?" Chu Ran looked at Zhou Cheng in surprise.

"Of course we can't forget it. We can't solve it head-on. We have to find ways to solve the problem from the side." Zhou Cheng took out an invitation from the drawer and said to Chen Li: "The first chapter of "The Sun Also Rises" by Jiang Wen the day after tomorrow.

Premiere. I heard that Mr. Huang Teng will also attend the premiere. I will come to talk to him. If we can’t reach an agreement, forget it."

"Is this invitation from Taihe Media?" Chu Ran looked at the envelope outside the invitation: "I'm afraid Zhou Kaiwen will also talk to you about Jia Yue."

"It's just a matter of solving it together." Zhou Cheng smiled, looked at the hot-eyed Gu Xintong and said, "Brother Tong, are you interested in being my female companion and attending the premiere together?"

"Me?" Gu Xintong pointed at herself in disbelief, her eyes full of surprise.

"Of course it's you. I can't attend the premiere and bring a big man with me." Zhou Cheng reached out and pushed Chu Ran's head aside.

"Tch, I don't care about Master Chu. I'm going to take the driver's license test the day after tomorrow. I will definitely get her this time." Chu Ran curled his lips at Zhou Cheng disdainfully.

"Hey, your expression is so vulgar..."