Huayu is free to do as you like

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 recently come to you for, and I need to respond as soon as possible.

Several of them are 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, who is far ahead of Shuangzi in terms of popularity, fame, and status, doesn't have too many crew members who want to embrace 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.

Under such circumstances, which crew would 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, and the green light will be given all the way from filming to release. Don't be too happy.

Asking his assistant to make a cup of coffee for Yang Liwen, he read through them one by one.

Yang Liwen also sat on the sofa on the side of the office, 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 to play 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 remembered that the heroine "Azi" in this movie was played by Ni Ni, and he didn't know if the crew had extended an invitation to Ni Ni.

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 looking for me?"

[Predecessor] Forget it, Director Feng is more or less at odds with me, so he wants me to play the male lead in his movie? "

Yang Liwen smiled.

“Boss, you still underestimate your status in the minds of these film companies.

As of the release of "Xiu Chun Knife 2", the total box office of the movies you starred in has reached 5.7 billion.

What's more important is that all of these movies were box office hits, and none of them made a loss.

In particular, last year's three films "Left Ear", "Monster Hunt", and "Embroidered 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.

Huayi's ultimate goal 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, we exclude "The Legend of Monkey King". Compared with other movies, it fell short both at the box office and in terms of 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 been cooperating 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.

"[Predecessor 3] Yes, we have to discuss the specific share.

[Youth] may not work. This movie is wholly owned by Feng Xiaogang’s [Dongyang Mera] and involves a gambling agreement between Director Feng and Huayi. Even Huayi itself does not 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.

Specifically, 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 Mera] from Director Feng, but Director Feng also had to ensure that the annual net profit of [Dongyang Mera] must be within the specified amount. If not, Huayi will be compensated in cash accordingly.

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 to pay back the money in his pocket. .

Gu Wei thought for a moment and threw [Youth] aside.

Although this movie was a hit at both the word-of-mouth and box office, Gu Wei was not short of a hit movie, so he didn't have to work for Feng Xiaogang.

Although [Predecessor 3] 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.

"Reject everything else politely. Let's communicate with Huayi and try to get the maximum investment amount for [Predecessor 3]!"

Seeing that Gu Wei had made up his mind, Yang Liwen put down the coffee cup in her hand with a serious look on her face.

"I understand, I'll do it now!"

After finishing speaking, he packed up the scripts on the table and left Gu Wei's office.

It may be that Huayi had already made plans for cooperating with Gu Wei. Yang Liwen communicated very smoothly with them, and they had already made a general intention to cooperate with them in the afternoon.

According to Gu Wei's request, he got as much of the investment share as possible. In the end, the two parties reached an agreement. The total investment in "Expedition 3" was 100 million. Gu Wei's salary of 40 million was converted into 40% of the investment. Huayi Brothers only needed to come up with 6,000. Wan Lai used it as salary for other actors and funding for filming.

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, 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"?"

Wang Zhongjun's voice paused. He seemed not to have expected Gu Wei to ask this question, so he tentatively said:

"Huayi has a new actress named Yu Wenwen. She has good conditions in all aspects. Director Tian Yusheng and I both prefer her to play the female lead.

Mr. Gu, do you have any suggestions? "

"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 period. In my mind, the box office of [Expedition 3] is going to 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.

"Mr. Gu, do you have any favorite actresses?"

Gu Wei pretended to think for a while.

"Forehead

I think Ni Ni is good, both famous and acting. Mr. Wang might as well consider it? "

"No problem, I'll meet Director Tian and 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’s 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 work for him!

Moreover, his salary was too high. In order to reduce his investment share, we doubled the cost. "

His younger brother Wang Zhonglei complained when he saw him hang up the phone.

[Predecessor 3] Originally, in Huayi's filming plan, the investment was only 30 million, including 20 million actors' salary and 10 million filming funds.

After all, it's 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 real money on the 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, or ways to make movies with more money. You can spend whatever money you have.

"Haha, not only does Gu Wei want a high share, he 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 must have gone too far! "

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 calm and don't be impatient~"

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 I say!"

"1000000000?

Gu Wei is really sure about this. Although we have discussed it before, but based on the box office of the first two films of 129 million and 251 million, even if Gu Wei joins, there should be no problem in getting more than 500 million for the third film.

More than 1 billion is too exaggerated.

Currently, there are only about 10 movies with a domestic box office of over 1 billion. This is just a romance movie. How can it have such a high box office? "

As before, although Wang Zhonglei also agrees with Gu Wei's box office appeal and believes that it is no problem for him to star in a movie that will be a hit, but breaking 1 billion is a bit ridiculous.

"Hahaha!

Since Gu Wei has this confidence, it doesn’t matter if I take a gamble with him~

If we lose, we have nothing to lose. If we win, we will make a lot of money! "

After all, Wang Zhongjun is the president, 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 feel cold. "

Wang Zhongjun then made a series of arrangements.

"I'll do it right away"