I didn't want to be an actor

How come together?

I'll convince you to star in "Changjin Lake"!

Director Huang Jianxin came together...

Shen Liang knew that there was a high probability that he would not be able to refuse - Huang Jianxin was also one of Shen's mother's old leaders...

He is also from Dong Han's family.

Huang Jianxin was initially affiliated with Xiying Film Studio...

The difference is that he joined Xiying Film Studio directly after graduating from Xi'an University.

Then in 1983, he entered the directing department of Beijing Film Academy for further studies.

Well, like Hanshanping and Mijiashan, they belong to the same class!

In fact, Huang Jianxin was very good when he was a director in his early days. "Stand Up Straight, Don't Lie Down", "Back to Back, Face to Face" and "Black Cannon Incident" were all very bold themes...

And the reputation is also very good.

So why is he not famous in the director field?

Probably because I haven’t experienced the strict selection of European film festivals!

In 2002, he was transferred from the West Film Studio to the China Film Co-production Company by his old classmate Han Shanping, and was invited to be the Chinese producer of the new film "Kill Bill" directed by the famous Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino.

Then, he began to adjust his identity, transitioning from director to producer.

Later, Chen Kexin went north and invited Huang Jianxin to join him. Huang Jianxin became the producer of commercial blockbusters such as "The Call to Action" and "October Siege". He achieved both box office and word-of-mouth success, and he became recognized in the industry as the number one producer of Chinese films.

In 2009, at the invitation of Han Shanping, the two jointly created two parts, "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" and "The Founding of the Party"...

Later, Han Shanping retired and he began to cooperate with Bona. He was also the producer of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" and "Operation Mekong"!

He was also the director producer of last year's "My Motherland and Me".

"Changjin Lake", produced by the National Film Administration, is a gift film, also called a mission film.

Found him directly.

The film was originally scheduled to be released this year, but the project was approved on October 25 last year.

At that time, we were not planning to make a blockbuster, so Wu Jing was not invited at the beginning. Isn't this because the plot disrupted the plan? Thousands of people were trapped in Dandong, and everything including the rental of equipment and food counted for money.

In the film and television industry, as long as you join a group, you will get paid. You will not do anything, but you will also have to pay wages to the staff, and you will also have to pay rental fees for equipment rental!

Yu Dong... After settling the accounts, this is not possible. It must be made into a large-scale production, so as to ensure the return of the money.

A super production that will definitely invite heavyweight actors to participate.

Third invitation to Wu Jing!

Wu Jing agreed to star, and then Shen Liang was cast.

Shen Liang refused for the first time and told him clearly, "I am preparing a work to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea... There is no schedule!" ’

Yu Dong sent the script over...

"Winter and the Lion" script...

Basically, the 7th Company and other volunteers were completely suppressed by US artillery fire. How many people were killed...

Very tragic!

In addition, "Winter and the Lion" depicts how Americans salute the ice sculpture martyrs not with their hats off, but with flamethrowers!

But the movie was short of filming and hats off...

Therefore, Shen Liang really feels that the film "Changjin Lake" has a wonderful temperament, a bit like a mixture of "Li Yannian" and "King Kong River"...

Still declined, the reason being ‘I couldn’t make up the time! ’

This is also the third invitation, and I brought Huang Jianxin and Wu Jing with me.

Yu Dong said: "We can wait until the end of the year to start filming..."

"Can you make it in time?"

“The three directors shot separately, so it’s not a big problem!”

Shen Liang said directly: "Okay, I agree to star!"

"We invited Brother Chen Kai, Lin Chaoxian, Xu Ke... Do you agree?"

"You have come three times, and this time you have brought Director Huang and Brother Jing. If I don't know what's going on, I won't know what's going on!"

…

Artists really can’t help themselves most of the time!

"Changjin Lake" is a gift film. Shen Liang rejected Yu Dong twice, which is understandable. After all, the schedule is really not suitable, but if he refuses again, Yu Dong will directly ask the people above to speak...

It's not impossible...

"Changjin Lake" eh!

It’s a gift film, and it’s personally selected by the general, how can you refuse?

Shen Liang was a little worried about this;

In addition... although the project "Changjin Lake" is not excellent, it is still passing...

Anyway, it’s a mission film, just act it!

Now that the deal is settled, we naturally want to have dinner together...

Yu Dong was very happy and picked up the wine glass: "With you two as ballast, I feel more at ease about "Changjin Lake"!"

"...I still have to thank Mr. Yu for his persistence!"

Yu Dong waved his hand: "There are rumors in the world that Wu Jing and Shen Liang are the ballast of the box office. If you two come here, I will feel more at ease!"

Shen Liang smiled: "I think that for a big production like "Changjin Lake", anyone can be used as an actor, but Mr. Yu cannot be missing!"

"How to say?"

"Most people would not dare to invest in such a large investment!"

Indeed, as the chief producer of "Changjin Lake", Yu Dong took the highest risk in the film "Changjin Lake". Naturally, he made more money when making money, and he lost more money when he lost money...

In a sense, he is also taking a big gamble.

It’s a real gamble!

In the original time and space, when "Changjin Lake" was officially launched, "Emergency Rescue", which Yu Dong invested heavily in, failed miserably...

Yu Dong shook his head: "It's just a slap in the face to pretend to be fat..."

Huang Jianxin interjected: "The risk is still very high..."

Shen Liang nodded: "I think so too, many people say that patriotic business is very profitable!

Actually, it is not. Patriotic business, especially main-theme movies, is hard to make money because it is scrutinized by too many people. Every pore is discussed by people, and few can make it! "

Yu Dong said: "So, the pay should be cheaper..."

Shen Liang asked in confusion: "Mr. Yu, don't you know? Generally, I don't charge for movies that are approached by me... I participate in the investment..."

"Then you are the same as Wu Jing!"

"How much did Brother Jing invest this time?"

Wu Jing smiled: "18%..."

Shen Liang nodded and said casually: "Then I will also take 18%!"

"I count 18%, mainly because I can only invest 100 million... They calculated that the cost of this play is definitely more than 1.2 billion... I invested 100 million, and they counted it as 18%..."

Hearing this, Shen Liang looked at Yu Dong: "Mr. Yu, if I invest 200 million, how much investment share will be calculated?"

"...You want to invest 200 million? ”

“Help you share a little…” Shen Liang nodded: “Besides, I will join hands with Brother Jing, so the probability of loss is not high…”

Yu Dong immediately said: “Thank you very much, Shen Liang, you have solved the urgent problem. No wonder everyone calls you Brother Liang!”

“…How much share do I have?”

“You should also invest 100 million…I will give you 18%!”

“17, 1% less than Brother Jing…After all, he is the male lead!”

“Two male protagonists…”

“Two male protagonists?”

Shen Liang looked at Wu Jing, who nodded: “Two male protagonists!”

“Then I will also take 18%…”

“No problem,” Yu Dong asked again: “What do you think about the actors?”

Wu Jing said: “I have no opinion, try to use more manly ones…”

“Of course… Soldiers should look like soldiers!”

Yu Dong then asked Shen Liang: “What about Brother Liang? "

"I have an idea," Shen Liang said, "Since this is the prequel to Steel Company 7, let's bring in the guys from Soldier Assault... Xing Jiadong, Duan Yihong, Zhang Guoqiang and the like..."

"...Wang Baoqiang?"

"Forget about Brother Baoqiang..."