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Unconsciously, August has passed.

In addition to "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" and "Eight Hundred", several romance films were released on the Chinese Valentine's Day on the 25th.

"Wild Oats" starring Ma Sichun, Zhong Chuxi, and Huang Jingyu, "Little Women" starring Emma Watson, a Hollywood romance movie, and "I'll Wait for You at the End of Time" starring Li Hongqi, Li Yitong, and Fan Wei.

"Wild Oats" failed.

The box office on the first day of release was 37.45 million, and then it dropped to 5.5 million the next day due to the Waterloo of word of mouth.

The audience's evaluation of the movie was that it was pretentious and incomprehensible. Director Xu Zhanxiong made almost all the mistakes that a new director would make.

From the picture presentation of the film, it can be seen that he wanted to imitate the literary and artistic atmosphere of "In the Mood for Love" and many old movies, but in the end he created a kind of low-end luxury texture.

A first-class production team and first-class resources finally presented a third-rate answer sheet.

The box office situation of "Little Women" was similar, basically a one-day trip to the theater.

It's not that the movie is bad, it's just that Chinese people have lost interest in Hollywood movies now, and Hermione's appeal in China is basically zero.

She was cute when she was young, but her popularity has become worse and worse as she grew up.

Among the three movies, only "I'll Wait for You at the End of Time" got a good box office result, with a box office of over 300 million in the first week.

However, it also fell sharply after the Chinese Valentine's Day, and it is difficult for the final box office to break 500 million.

The filming of "The Crowd" has gradually entered the later stage. For the filming of the movie, Gu Wei specially called Lu Yang and Guo Fan to guest star in two shots and play themselves in the movie.

After filming in the daytime, the four people including Rao Xiaozhi went out for dinner in the evening.

"Gu Wei, your "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" has broken the box office of 2.5 billion today, right?" Lu Yang asked while everyone was drinking and chatting at the dinner.

Gu Wei opened his mobile phone and took a look.

"2.536 billion~"

"Everyone thinks that the market is not good after the epidemic. Who would have thought that your first domestic film to be released would have such a strong box office?" Guo Fan sighed.

"The main reason is that the movie is well made. I watched [Zhou Chu] and it was really bold. Both the plot and the actors' performances were very exciting.

The quality of the movie is good, and with Gu Wei's appeal, it is not surprising that it has achieved the current results."

Lu Yang gave a very high evaluation of [Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils]. After saying that, he looked at Gu Wei.

"Is there any hope that the total box office will exceed 3 billion?"

Gu Wei hesitated: "It's hard. It has been released for more than 20 days, and the current single-day box office results have dropped.

The movie got the extension key, but it would be good if the box office could reach 100 million in the second month.

I estimate that the landing point is about 2.7 or 2.8 billion."

"The box office results of [Eight Hundred] are also very good," said Guo Fan.

"Guan Hu is still capable, and with the support of many stars, the current box office has exceeded 1 billion. I saw that Maoyan's box office forecast is 1.5 billion.

It is said that Huayi invested 500 million to produce [Eight Hundred], and there is no pressure to make a profit."

Several people talked about their current work while eating.

".Recently, I have taken on a costume TV series from New Classics Media and iQiyi, and it is in the preparation stage."

"Brother, have you started filming a TV series?" Gu Wei asked in surprise.

Lu Yang debuted as a film director, and this is the first time he has directed a TV series in so many years.

"The script is quite attractive to me. It is adapted from the novel of the same name written by Ma Boyong, called [The Wind Rises in Longxi], a costume spy film."

After saying that, he looked at Gu Wei.

"The role has not been decided yet, how about you play the leading role?"

"Me?" Gu Wei smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"After [The Crowd], I took on [Celebrating Yu Nian 2], and then Bona's [Changjin Lake]. That film will take half a year to shoot.

Some time ago, I met Mr. Hou of [Noon Sunshine], and took on another drama he had in his hands. My own company also has two TV series waiting for me to participate."

"I understand. You are so popular now, and there is nothing I can do about it." Lu Yang expressed his understanding.

In fact, all the popular stars in the entertainment industry are in this state. Gu Wei is relatively good. He does not overlap with other projects. He produces only three or four TV dramas a year at most.

When Shuangzi was at her peak, she filmed several dramas at the same time. She could film more than ten dramas a year. She did it just to make money. She didn't care about her acting skills at all.

Of course, she won by quantity, while Gu Wei took on the top resources in the circle.

"Mr. Gu, you have to leave time for me. We have agreed on this before," Guo Fan said with a smile.

He was referring to the sequel of "The Wandering Earth". The second part was originally scheduled to be a prequel, with Wu Jing taking the lead role, and the third part was a sequel, starring Gu Wei, the "Liu Qi".

"Don't worry, I will definitely give you time, but the second part hasn't started shooting yet, so it's still a long way to wait for me to shoot the third part."

"The script for the second part has been completed, and we are currently working on the early stage of setting and making props. I expect to start shooting next year."

Gu Wei touched his chin: "At least you can't start shooting in the first half of next year. Wu Jing and I are in the crew of "Changjin Lake" together, and I guess he won't be able to spare the time."

Guo Fan waved his hand: "Not so fast. The second part has a more grand scene, sufficient funds, and many things need to be prepared. It's fast to start shooting in the second half of next year.

After saying that, he remembered something: "By the way, I actually have another project in my hand, which is about the evacuation of overseas Chinese."

"Like "Wolf Warrior 2"?" Rao Xiaozhi asked.

"It's different. It's adapted from the real event of the evacuation of overseas Chinese from Libya.

It tells the story of diplomats evacuating overseas Chinese. The force value is not that high. It mainly highlights the difficulties and hardships of the evacuation. "

Lu Yang was very interested: "This subject is good. The main theme movies are so popular now. If it is well made, the box office will definitely be quite good!"

Guo Fan smiled bitterly: "I know that too, but at present, all my energy is on the sequel of "The Wandering Earth". It is difficult to be distracted to work on this project."

He looked at the people present: "Who of you is interested in taking over this project?"

Gu Weixian shook his head: "I definitely can't. I don't have time to make a movie, let alone direct it myself."

Lu Yang also waved his hand: "I still have to prepare for the TV series I just took over, and I can't spare time in a short time."

Guo Fan finally looked at Rao Xiaozhi.

"Director Rao, do you have plans for a new movie after filming this movie?"

"Uh, no, do you have a script for this project? "

Guo Fan was a little embarrassed: "Uh~ I'm still working on this, but if Director Rao can take over, the script work will be handed over to you"

Gu Wei laughed and said: "Good fellow, Director Guo, the project you mentioned is all just an idea. You want to trick us into taking over without even the most basic script. It's pure empty-handed tricks!"

Rao Xiaozhi was also dissatisfied and said: "No one is so fooling as you. When filming "The Wandering Earth", there was at least a script and design drawings. Now you just start to trick others with an idea.

Lu Yang laughed and said: "Director Guo started with an idea, and then it all depends on personal charm to organize the game, right?"

Facing the doubts of the three people, Guo Fan did not feel embarrassed at all, and still had a smile on his face.

"How can you say that I rely on deception? I have already thought of the main plot of the movie.

There was a civil strife in a certain country, and the embassy was short of staff. The former diplomat was ordered to go to the country to assist in the evacuation of overseas Chinese.

Everything was going well. When the work was completed, he unexpectedly learned that a group of compatriots were trapped, so the diplomat went back into the war zone and successfully led his compatriots on the road home with his experience and wisdom.

Look, how complete the story is!"

"Then what?"

"Then what?"

Rao Xiaozhi said: "The main content of the story should be the various difficulties encountered by diplomats during the evacuation of overseas Chinese. What is this part about?"

"Well, if Director Rao takes over this project, it's up to you how you want to shoot it. My team has collected a lot of relevant information before, and it will definitely help." Guo Fan said with a smile.

Gu Wei and Lu Yang both laughed.

Rao Xiaozhi was a little helpless, but Guo Fan once again used his eloquence to move him.

At this point, Gu Wei also remembered that the project he was preparing seemed to be [A Thousand Miles Homeward Journey], so he also followed suit and advised a few words.

"Since Mr. Gu has said so, I will take over, but I have to wait until I finish "The Crowd" before I start preparing."

"No problem, the movie is not in a hurry. Director Rao, please let me know if you need anything. I will send you all the relevant information later."

Lu Yang was also a little itchy at this time: "Can you give me a producer? I can also go to the crew to help when I have time.

By the way, if you need investment, I can invest some."

"Me too, if Director Rao directs, I will definitely invest here," said Gu Wei.

"No problem, I estimate that this movie will require at least 200 to 300 million yuan in investment.

We will decide the specific share later!" Guo Fan agreed readily.

Gu Wei was also very surprised that he took on another high-quality project after drinking, but this is the role of the circle.

Lu Yang and Guo Fan are all old acquaintances of Gu Wei. Everyone is in the same circle, and they will think of each other first when there is a project.

There are many similar circles in the film and television industry. On a larger scale, there are Beijing circles, Shanghai circles, Northwest circles, etc. On a smaller scale, it is a small circle composed of a few friends with similar status and who get along well.

For example, Gu Wei, Wu Jing, Guo Fan, Shen Teng, Ma Li, Allen and other comedians from Happy Twist, and the iron triangle of Xu Zheng, Ning Hao and Huang Bo.

After drinking, they returned to the hotel room and were greeted by Reba after entering the door.

"Haven't you rested yet?"

Gu Wei had told her in advance about the dinner party in the evening, but he didn't expect Reba to be waiting for him.

"Waiting for you"

Reba was wearing a black silk nightgown, which looked very cool.

It was a suspender on top, revealing her tender shoulders and a large area of ​​snow-white skin. The lace hem only reached the root of her thighs, and her two round and white long legs were stretched out, making people want to touch them.

She hugged Gu Wei's arm, and a unique fragrance of girls came.

After entering the room, Gu Wei sat on the sofa, and Reba sat on his lap.

"Aren't you sleepy so late?"

Gu Wei put his big hands on the other's white and smooth thighs.

"It's OK~

By the way, I have good news for you~"

"What?"

Reba's body was soft, and Gu Wei's attention was all on her. He held her in his arms with a little force and kissed her white neck.

"I knew you didn't care. Today, the Hundred Flowers Awards announced the list of nominees for this year, and you were nominated for the Best Actor." Reba's breathing was a little rapid.

"This, I expected it.

"Better Days" has won the Hong Kong Film Awards, so it's not normal to be nominated for the Hundred Flowers Awards."

"Do you think you can win the award?"

"Nine out of ten"

"So confident?" Reba was a little surprised.

Gu Wei smiled and said, "I'm telling the truth.

I didn't think I had much chance when I was nominated for the Magnolia Awards before, because "Joy of Life" was more popular than deep, and the Magnolia Awards considered the actors' acting skills and the subject matter of the TV series more.

The Hundred Flowers Awards are different. The full name of the Hundred Flowers Awards is the Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards. It pays more attention to the popularity of actors and works in the hearts of the audience. I don’t know who I can lose to in this round? "

"Hehe~ You are really not modest.

Why did you drink so much with several directors at night? "

"Not much, we ate and drank while chatting."

At this point, Gu Wei remembered something.

"I just drank a few more glasses. It seems that Rao Xiaozhi was in the worst condition at the end. Maybe tomorrow's filming will be delayed."

"Is Director Guo Fan filming the sequel of "The Wandering Earth"? " Reba asked curiously.

She met Guo Fan on the set today, but the two did not have much communication because they did not have a rivalry.

"The Wandering Earth" is the first domestic science fiction masterpiece recognized by everyone. It will also have its own place in the history of Chinese film, so Guo Fan has a very high status in the film industry. It can be said that he is a god.

"Yes, it is being prepared, but I estimate that it will take at least a year to start filming."

"Are you still the lead actor? "

Gu Wei shook his head: "The second part is the prequel, telling the story before [The Wandering Earth], and "Liu Peiqiang" played by Wu Jing is the male lead.

Currently, this series of movies has two sequels, and I am the male lead of the third one.

The time sequence is roughly [The Wandering Earth 2-Start Wandering], [The Wandering Earth 1-Escape from Jupiter], [The Wandering Earth 3-Goodbye Solar System]."

"Is that so"

Reba thought about it, put her slender arms around Gu Wei's neck, looked at him with a pair of beautiful eyes, and asked in a coquettish voice: "Are there any roles I can play in the last two parts? ”

[The Wandering Earth] is definitely a top resource in the circle, even a small supporting role can attract a lot of attention.

Besides, Reba has never had many film resources, so she can only rely on Gu Wei in this regard.

“Well, the third part currently only has a framework, and the script has not been completed. The second part has already been written. As for the role that suits you.”

Gu Wei thought about it, the heroine of [The Wandering Earth 2] must be Zhang Tianai. She played the wife of "Liu Peiqiang" in the first part, and happened to play the young "Han Duoduo" in the second part.

As for other female roles, either play the female staff member "Hao Xiaoxi" of the United Government, or play the female villain who defeated the space elevator.

“There is really one, not too many scenes, but it is almost the level of the second or third female. Wait until I say hello to Guo Fan and let you play it.”

Gu Wei plans to recommend Reba to play the female staff member of the United Government, and leave the female villain to Clara.

“Really?” Reba was surprised. She just asked casually, but she didn’t expect Gu Wei to really arrange a role for her.

“Of course, when have I ever lied to you? ”

Reba hugged Gu Wei excitedly, her excitement was beyond words.

“Don’t be too happy too soon, I just said that the earliest we can start shooting is the second half of next year, and we don’t know how long it will take for the movie to be released”

“Then wait, it’s worth waiting for such a good opportunity”