China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

At the agreed time in the evening, Lu Pingan and Ge You met at the private kitchen.

The two have met several times before, and they are not strangers to each other, but they have never cooperated before.

At the same time, the two of them are in the same circle, so they can talk about things quickly.

Lu Pingan showed him the script and introduced the theme of the movie.

Ge You expressed interest after learning about it.

In fact, although he said he doesn't take on normal roles, the main reason is still based on the platform.

The script is very good, he will definitely accept it, and he will definitely accept a blockbuster movie like Lu Ping An.

Among the blockbuster plans currently known in China, the only ones left are Lao Mouzi's House of Flying Daggers and Lu Ping'an's Wonderful Night.

House of Flying Daggers will not look for Ge You. The two of them are not in the same circle, so it is difficult to cooperate.

The only people who can cooperate with him are probably Feng Dapao and Lu Ping'an, who is also from the Beijing circle.

So now I see that the script is interesting and the characters are warm, so things are going smoothly.

1.5 million salary, market price.

It won't be this price after "Cell Phone" is released.

After dealing with Ge You and returning to the courtyard, Yan Danchen had already put away the bath water.

Lu Pingan took off his clothes and lay down in his arms with Yan Danchen in his arms. The sound of the two laughing and joking soon turned into the sound of rushing water.

After taking a shower after exercising and lying on the bed, Lu Ping'an promised Yan Danchen: "The next part will let you be the real heroine."

Lu Pingan had no intention of letting Yan Danchen act in the drama Wonderful Night.

She can't act either. She signed a contract with Zhang Guoli a few days ago and will join the cast of "The Fragrance of Sophora Flowers in May" tomorrow, cooperating with the "Iron Triangle" and playing the role of Mo Ho.

As his real girlfriend and the red flag of his family, if he is not given a role in this film, he must be comforted in the next film.

However, Yan Danchen nodded at Lu Ping'an's nose and said, "Just follow your own plan and don't worry about me."

"If you say that, I'll have to take care of it even more."

"No, really, I don't want to burden you."

Yan Danchen hugged Lu Pingping's neck and said, "I want you to create easily, not to cater to anyone."

"The considerate little Chenchen."

Lu Pingan pinched her chin and said seriously, "But you will be the protagonist in the next film, and you will be the heroine. This is also my plan."

After Yan Danchen heard this, he happily pressed forward. He reached down with one hand and played with Lu Pingan's hair with the other hand, teasing Lu Pingan on his face: "Xiao Pingan, you are so good to me."

Lu Ping'an turned around like a dragon: "Then, let's do something bad."

"Ahahaha, I was wrong."

The next morning Yan Danchen went to the crew. Although the filming was in Beijing, the capital was also very big, so it would take half a month to see him there.

At noon, Lu Ping'an met the future pop king of Milk Tea Week.

"Hello, Director Lu."

"Hello, Jaylen."

One is a supernova in the film industry, and the other is a supernova in the music industry.

They are all young people. They were strangers at first when they met, but after they became familiar with each other, they had many things in common.

One appreciates the other's musical talent, and the other praises the other's film talent.

After exchanging business talk, the conversation turned to basketball.

The common language between boys is that simple.

The two quickly made an appointment to play ball.

As for the project, we chatted quickly after we had the basics. The other party accepted the order for the same reason as Ge You.

Films by great commercial directors are a great addition to him.

At the same time, this is a commercial film with strong Chinese culture. Milk Tea Zhou, the person who calls "Chinese style the most awesome", will naturally be interested.

Milk Tea Week’s biggest worry is that she won’t perform well.

Of course this is not a problem, it is just a cameo anyway and does not require much acting skills.

However, Lu Pingan also said: "Although this is a cameo, if the film starts a series, you have to be prepared."

"Wonderful Night" is the only one in Lu Ping'an's plan.

If the next two films are really to be filmed, they would actually be most valuable if they were placed in Hollywood.

But we don’t rule out the possibility of filming a second part.

So now it’s time to get vaccinated.

"I don't have a problem, just tell me in advance."

Milk Tea Week agrees.

In this way, the guest appearance cannot be regarded as a guest appearance. Lu Ping An paid 500,000, including a promotional song.

In response to this request, Milk Tea calmly spread her hands on Zhou Zhou: "No problem, I have inspiration now."

Lu Ping suddenly felt that he had tricked him.

Why does it feel like he is a time traveler?

So of course he can't let him finish it: "Don't worry, just go back and write slowly, polish it slowly, there will be enough time."

"All right."

Milk Tea Zhou showed a little regret on his face.

After talking about the matter, the two signed the contract, had dinner, and went to the studio for a walk. In the afternoon, they separated.

Lu Ping'an and Fan Wei met that night.

In fact, for the protagonist, Lu Pingan most hopes that Guorong will play the role.

Guorong's rating is still very high.

But he is taking care of Aunt Mei now and has no time, so he simply doesn't think about it.

In addition, Fan Wei's rating is also very good, 0.1 higher than Guorong, so there is no problem.

Fan Wei just finished starring in a movie this year called "July for Car Watchers."

He is not afraid of acting. He has been in the industry for 20 years and is a pure old actor.

Regarding Lu Pingan's movie, after reading the script and characters, he also said that he had no problem.

Of course there are still problems, but time is a bit tight.

This year he still has to attend the Spring Festival Gala, and the second half of the year will be rehearsal time, so he doesn't dare to delay.

Lu Ping'an told him that the filming of the film would start in early October and would take up to a month and a half.

Fan Wei made a phone call after learning about it.

After chatting for a few words, he handed over the phone without hanging up.

"Old Zhao wants to have a few words with you."

Lu Pingping answered.

"Director Lu, why don't you contact me when you start a project? I'm just a professional in acting."

"Teacher Zhao, you can come if you want. I have left a role for you, but you are not suitable for the protagonist. The protagonist's character is a bit silly, you know."

"Haha, yes, that's good. I'll come and take a look the day after tomorrow. You don't have to worry about our Lao Fan. It won't be a big problem in a month and a half. Don't worry, leave it to him."

"Okay, then the day after tomorrow I will sweep the couch at home to treat you."

After the phone call, the matter was finalized.

As for what he said to Lao Zhao, Lu Ping'an actually had a plan for it.

Just let the old villain in the film make a cameo appearance, and also bring in Gao Xiumin to play the role of the one who introduces work to the protagonist.

With the Iron Triangle gathered together, there is something to watch.

Fan Wei has it all figured out and everything is basically settled.

Next is the matter of project investment.

At this time, all interested investors already know the general situation of the project.

Lu Ping'an's first foray into comedy is a transformation in many people's eyes.

After all, Lu Ping An's previous movies were very distinctive, and most of them were science fiction.

As for a director's transformation work, it is naturally accompanied by optimism and disapproval.

Generally speaking, most people are optimistic about it.

The cost given by Lu Ping An this time is 45 million, production + special effects.

As for the actual cost, based on Lu Ping'an's own directorial fee of 3 million, the production fee actually only costs about 16 million.

The museum is still a small scene, but there are really many objects in it, and the cost is a bit more than expected.

As for the 3 million director's fee, this price is extremely high, second only to the current Lao Mouzi, but no one has any objections.

The Huabiao Award for newcomers does not work in this regard.

In the field of commercial films, Lu Ping An is fully qualified to command this price, or even less.

First of all, "Source Code" became a hit, and his salary has already exceeded the 1.5 million level, making him a top actor in China.

Besides, he is now worth a fortune in Hollywood.

Although Hollywood's second film is considered a low-budget film by outsiders and has not yet been released, the first film was a huge hit and now he is worth a salary of 300,000 to 500,000 US dollars.

So the current salary is very reasonable.

When "Happy Death Day" becomes a hit again, his salary will really rise to more than 2 million US dollars.

Such remuneration is unbearable in China. Like Lian Kit, if he really wants to film, he will have to reduce his remuneration.

But it is also a reflection of status.

In the end, 15 million was taken out of the 45 million, with a price of 30%, and 28 million was recovered. The ones who took the share were still taken by the film companies, media companies, and theater companies involved in distribution.

Huayi, Enlight, and China Film are still here. Eagle Emperor takes over Xiangjiang Distribution and splits the accounts. They are also cooperating with Golden Harvest. The theater lines of the two companies do not overlap, so there is no impact if they cooperate at the same time.

There are several other companies that have won the remaining shares at a premium of more than 100%.

There was also a coal boss among them. The coal boss showed up. Lu Pingan paid special attention to him and planned to try the water in the future. Everyone said that the coal boss was good and he was also very interested.

After the matter is finalized, the next step is to claim the actors.

Huayi asked if it wanted South Korean actors.

Korean dramas have become a huge hit in mainland China this year.

We are currently in the honeymoon period between China and South Korea. This year, 67 Korean dramas have been introduced to the country, including blockbusters such as "Blue Life and Death".

Therefore, South Korean actors, in conjunction with the increasingly powerful Korean Wave, have gradually become one of the traffic codes in the mainland.

Huayi's reasons are also very good. Now without Guorong, but with South Korean actors joining, at least it will be much more beneficial to enter the South Korean market.

But Lu Ping'an didn't have any good impression of South Korea, and even felt nauseated, so he refused directly.

In the end, Huayi claimed two roles.

A guest appearance by Tang Monk: Huang Xiaoming.

One of the main actors, the male protagonist’s new love interest in the film, and the narrator: Li Binbin.

For the remaining Hua Mulan, Huayi recommends Fan Xiaopang.

Lu Pingping refused.

It's not that I don't like this person, it's just that he's inappropriate.

Hua Mulan is a heroine with a heroic appearance. How about a foxy girl playing the role?

Fan Xiaopang's guest appearance as Yang Yuhuan is almost the same. Daji would be the most suitable for her if there was a museum, but it's a pity that there is not one in the museum.

After thinking about it, Lu Pingan thought of Zeng Li.

Later, the role of "Aunt" played by Zeng Li and Zhao Lusi had the look of wearing a battle armor, which he thought looked pretty good.

Moreover, Zeng Li's face is relatively saucy. I think putting on armor and styling it will have a good effect, so I can let her try it.

If it doesn't work, change it again. Anyway, there is enough time.

Lu Pingan then called Yan Danchen. They had just worked together and should have a number.

But when Yan Danchen found out about it, she asked if Zeng Li could come and if her other friend Qin Lan also wanted to watch it and play a guest role in other roles.

Lu Ping'an didn't refuse for the time being, he just asked her to come and have a look. He also wanted to meet this person.

After the call, Gao Yuanyuan called and said she was coming to see him.

She had said she would come to him before, but now she was finally free.

Lu Pingan didn't refuse. Regardless of whether she came for the person or the role, Lu Pingan was professional in casting and would not mess around.

After hanging up the phone, Liu Qianqian also shouted that she wanted to visit the set. Then Sister Hua asked if there was any way to arrange a guest appearance for Fan Xiaopang.

Okay, they all come together.

Lu Ping'an suddenly thought about it and decided to create an exhibition hall of the four ancient beauties!

It's all a cameo anyway, just give me a shot.

Gao Yuanyuan, Qin Lan, Fan Xiaopang and Liu Qianqian.

Well, the looks are pretty good.

Everyone gave their opinions on the choice of the protagonists, and the ones who liked it the most were Fan Wei and Ge You. I simply used these two as the first and second male characters instead of changing them.