This actor needs more money

Chapter 489 Bet

In this wave, Ding Xiu stayed strong.

I have to say that Bald Xu is not authentic and looks a bit ugly when he eats.

In the last movie Bao Qiang made, he lost money to make his movie. Afterwards, it was a big hit at the box office and he didn't give anyone a red envelope. Bao Qiang was kind and didn't say anything.

Now that the third part of the "囧" series has been released, Bald Xu once again approached Bao Qiang and asked for a reduction in his salary, just like last time. Bao Qiang did not shirk and agreed.

Not only did he agree, but he also refused to pay a penny and invested his salary into shares. If the movie lost money, he would also lose money along with it.

No matter how you look at it, it is kind.

As a result, Guangtou Xu quit the job and was not offered a shareholding. He only asked for a reduction in his salary to maintain his strength.

In fact, situations like the two of them are quite common in the industry. Generally, big directors don't pay very much when selecting young actors for filming.

In the director's opinion, although the money you make when filming here is small, your chances of becoming famous are high.

I'll set up a stage for you and give you a chance to become famous. You've got a big deal, so what more money do you need?

Young actors think the same way. Opportunities are rare. The less money you have, the less money you have. If you become popular in a recurring role, there are plenty of opportunities to make money.

Both parties reached a good consensus.

But the problem between Baoqiang and Xu Zheng now is that Baoqiang is not a small actor, and Xu Zheng is not a big director.

Bao Qiang has been famous for many years, and he has won several international movie stars. Among Mesozoic actors, who dares to say that his acting skills are better than his?

The scripts placed on Wang Baoqiang's desk every year can be one meter high, and there is no shortage of filming.

As for Bald Xu, he has only directed one movie so far. Although "Thailand" has a high box office, in the final analysis, he has not accumulated enough and is still far away from being a top director, unless he can prove himself in the next movie.

In other words, Guangtou Xu’s current status as a celebrity is not to the point where he “underestimates” Wang Baoqiang.

When encountering this kind of situation, you either have to play the emotional card. Since you treat someone as a protector and a friend, you naturally can't let others suffer.

It doesn't matter if the salary is less, just invest in some shares and make money when the movie is released as compensation.

If you don’t want people to buy shares, then that’s fine. In business, the salary is whatever the salary is. According to the market price, no one owes anyone anything.

Xu Guangtou is good, he is both responsible and upright.

They won't pay the market price, and they won't be allowed to buy shares. They have an attitude that asking you to act is to give you a chance, and don't be disrespectful to flattery.

Wang Baoqiang continued: "I read the script and asked someone to analyze the market. Hong Kong's "囧" will definitely make money."

"I admit that I only wanted to make a fortune by investing in the stock."

"Now that I'm not allowed to make any money, and my remuneration isn't based on the market price, it's natural that the negotiation has collapsed."

"I don't lack this kind of heat, so why bother licking my face to please."

"Did Huang also cut his salary to star in the film?" Ding Xiu asked a question.

Wang Baoqiang is helpless, which is why he has had less contact with Huang Bo recently.

"Can he not star? The tens of millions he earned in the last film can be regarded as thanks to Xu Zheng. If I find him this time, it will be difficult for him to refuse."

Huang Bo and Xu Zheng were in their honeymoon period, and Xu Zheng was inseparable. He had a falling out, and his relationship with Huang Bo was also a bit delicate.

Ding Xiu sighed softly and patted Wang Baoqiang on the shoulder: "Forget it, I won't do it if I don't do it. I'll find a time to ask Lao Huang for a drink later, and let's talk things over."

"A career is a career, we can't let others affect our brotherly relationship."

Wang Baoqiang nodded: "Yes, I think so too."

After the backlog of troubles in his heart was resolved, Wang Baoqiang no longer chatted, but chatted with Ding Xiu about childhood movies.

"Brother Xiu, this movie is so bad, how much box office can it earn?"

From his professional point of view, it is a complete mess, the plot is terrible, the director's shooting skills are terrible, and the actors' acting skills are also very exaggerated, including Yang Mi.

If Yang Mi hadn't invited him to watch this kind of bad movie, he wouldn't have bothered to watch it.

Before coming, he did some homework and checked the cast list. Of the nine leading actors named first in the title, only two were professional actors. The remaining seven were either singers, idols, variety show stars, or third-party actors. Make a movie in one go.

Add in an amateur director with a background as a novelist, and with this combination, it's hard to imagine that any good movie could be made.

"Whatever, there must be hundreds of millions." Ding Xiu said not sure.

Although the movie is bad, the starring role is Yang Mi, a four-year-old actress, so it still has some appeal.

In addition, it is an adaptation of a novel, which has its own popularity, and the director is the author Guo Jingming. All things considered, the box office is still over 100 million.

Wang Baoqiang echoed: "I think it's about the same, it should be within 1.5 billion."

Then his face turned bitter: "You said you would let me speak later. What should I say? It's not good to praise me. It's too unconscionable."

From behind, Yang Mi’s voice with a hint of resentment came:

"I mean, you two, can you say bad things behind my back as the leading actor?"

Ding Xiu and Wang Baoqiang were shocked, their eyes met, and they exchanged a few words with their eyes in the blink of an eye.

"When did she come?"

"I do not know."

"It's awkward."

"Kind of."

"Ahem." After coughing twice, Wang Baoqiang simply looked up at the starry sky in the theater.

Ding Xiu was staring at the big screen, looking intently as if he was attracted by the plot.

Yang Mi: "..."

I'm convinced, it's the first time I've met such a thick-skinned person.

If we hadn't known each other for a long time, she would have almost fallen out.

She was not here before. She just watched the two people whispering from a distance and wanted to come over and listen.

Who knew it was all complaints.

After being caught and revealed, the two of them acted as if nothing had happened, and she was fuming with rage.

"How about making a bet on whether the box office of this movie can exceed 1.5 billion. If I win, you two will each agree to a condition."

"No gambling."

"I am sworn in with gambling and drugs."

Wang Baoqiang and Ding Xiu both shook their heads.

There's no benefit at all. It's a crappy gamble. Besides, 1.5 billion is not safe. If the film studio really wants to do it, it's not difficult to spend more on publicity. 1.5 billion is not that difficult.

"Then the bet is 500 million on the box office." Da Mimi confronted the two men: "If the box office exceeds 500 million, you two promise me a condition. If the box office does not exceed 500 million, I will also promise you a condition."

Ding Xiu and Wang Baoqiang looked at each other and made plans.

Damimi is very popular now, and she is a four-star actress, so it is difficult to do things with her.

Especially Bao Qiang, who also wants to be a director himself. Acting is a difficult problem. If Yang Mi is needed in the future, it will really be a big help.

"I bet." Wang Baoqiang placed the bet.

"Any conditions are acceptable?" Ding Xiu asked uncertainly.

He thought that if possible, he would tell Da Mimi not to leave and just stay in the company and stop messing around.

Yang Mi hesitated for two seconds, then said with a touch of tenderness and firmness: "Of course!"

Baoqiang: "..."

Oh shit, I'm still young.

As expected of Brother Xiu.

"Okay, it's a deal." Ding Xiu agreed.

Yang Mi stretched out her palm and waved it in front of Ding Xiu, asking him to give him a high five.

"Snapped!"

"It's a deal."

Wang Baoqiang also wanted to extend his hand, but as soon as it reached mid-air, Yang Mi withdrew her hand, her eyes completely not on him.