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"I'm quite interested in this script. Let's communicate with the company. If I want to star in it, I must first allocate a part of the investment share. It's okay to convert the normal salary into investment, but the proportion cannot be too small.

Secondly, my schedule is tight and the crew needs to postpone the start of filming."

Gu Wei's two requests, no matter which actor in the industry put them forward, were just outright showmanship, and the only thing left to do was to revise the script.

However, Yang Liwen didn't think the boss's request was excessive at all. With Gu Wei's current fame and box office appeal, as long as he was willing to star, the production company and the crew would agree to any request. After all, the purpose of filming is to make money. Gu Wei If Wei joins, it means he will make a sure profit, and it is normal to meet his requirements. No one has trouble with money.

"Understood, I will communicate with the light side now and strive to get the results as soon as possible."

Gu Wei nodded.

He doesn't think much of this movie. Low-budget romantic movies are not very popular. Gu Wei's participation in the movie will definitely achieve better results than The Original Time and Space, but it will definitely not be as good as "Tang Detective 2" and "Mermaid". This kind of phenomenal sales.

If he accepts it, he will make a good film and earn at least a small amount of pocket money. If he doesn't accept it, it won't 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's work efficiency was very high, and she 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, are you worried that you won't have enough investment? Just find a lighting company and add more money.

Moreover, Gu Wei has always brought money into the group when he stars in movies, and the news coming from there is that he also needs a certain share of investment.

We have experience with this kind of light. Su Youpeng’s previous movie "Left Ear" is a good example. We can follow that model."

After saying that, he took two steps back and forth and thought.

"Gu Wei will definitely not lower his salary for 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 is a big production with an investment of hundreds of millions. Are you happy? "Xu Zheng turned around and asked with a smile.

"Director Xu, please stop making fun of me. I was very cautious with the small cost of 40 million, but now I have invested hundreds of millions. Otherwise, you should be the director." Director Su looked helpless. She graduated from the Central Committee of the CPC Central Committee. I have been working under Xu Zheng in the Directing Department of the School of Drama. This project [Super Time Investment] is the first commercial film she has independently directed.

"Haha, I think what you said is not sincere, and you are a little bit suspicious of being a good person.

Gu Wei's movies have always been successful at the box office. If you were to say that you were under pressure from the original investment of 40 million, now that you have invested hundreds of millions, you probably won't be burdened anymore."

Xu Zheng raised his eyebrows and said jokingly: "If you are really worried, it's not impossible for me to come. I have long wanted to cooperate with Gu Wei."

"Hehe. What's that? In fact, I can still bear it." Su Lun quickly took back his words after being exposed by his boss.

"Gu Wei plays the role of young Lu Ming. Should middle-aged Lu Ming look for 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, and she also knew that since Gu Wei planned to join, the biggest selling point of their drama would undoubtedly be him, and the audience would most likely buy tickets for him. Of course, they must show the audience what they want to see.

"The male lead is Gu Wei, who is more suitable for the female lead?"

"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, "Xiu Chun" The box office of Knife 2 is also very high.”

"I always feel like she missed something when she acted in movies. Her expressions are not as natural as those in TV series."

"What about Naza from Gu Wei's company? The non-mainstream girl in [Tang Detective 2] did a good job, and she and Gu Wei are quite similar."

"She looks a little immature. It's not very suitable to play the female lead "Gu Xiaojiao"." Su Lun shook his head.

"How about looking for Liu Yifei? Her nationality is no worse than Gu Wei's.

Moreover, Gu Wei worked with her in his first movie "Xiu Chun Knife". The two of them acting as a couple after many years will definitely be an eye-catching hot spot! "

Su Lun nodded unconsciously after hearing Xu Zheng's words.

"Liu Yifei is very suitable in all aspects. Gu Wei and she will star together, which can be regarded as the ceiling for casting in domestic entertainment romance movies. But does she have a schedule?"

“I heard that they are filming a movie by Chen Guofu, called [Second Generation Fairy], which is also a fantasy romance film 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" was 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.

In other words, 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 the request of Guardian, 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 cares 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 jumped from the most ordinary romance film in the circle to a hot project that is anticipated by everyone.

According to Hollywood, a B-level small-budget 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 this and made a special call to Gu Wei.

Originally, it was customary to send invitations to Gu Wei, but 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 Zheng's 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 Director Xu and Director Su’s intention, I have no objection.

We have collaborated twice before, and I believe the results 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 his time was relatively late, 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 simple 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 right away"