The day I got married with a big star

Chapter 717 Bargaining!

Seeing these righteous colleagues in front of him, Xu Jie was stunned.

It's as if he is an enemy of the people if he doesn't play the male lead.

However, the words of these people all hit his weakness.

It was bullshit to say that he has acting skills and a mass base.

Money, everything is because of money.

The big stars can't be invited, and the small ones are obviously too expensive. Isn't the root of everything because the film budget is too small?
With a budget of 7000 million, if he really had to spend half of it to pay the actors' salaries, even he himself would feel distressed.

To be honest, he doesn't feel bad about spending the money on film production, but he really loves spending the money on hiring stars.

This is not the same as shooting variety shows before.

Variety shows have sponsors, and a title can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, so I'm not happy if I don't invite celebrity sponsors.

However, now, there are no sponsors, and there is no sponsorship fee of several hundred million yuan. There are only three parties with a total investment of 7000 million yuan, and one of them is him.

It doesn't hurt to spend other people's money, but it hurts to spend your own money.

"Let's talk about the male lead and other actors first." Xu Jie thought for a while and said.

This time, he did not refuse.

Of course, there was no answer.

The reason for this is mainly because among the five leading actors, the salaries of three actors have not yet been determined.

Su Yun has confirmed that the remuneration will be paid in the form of box office share. Although the agreement has not been signed yet, who will let the other party be his wife?
If the remuneration of the male lead, Liu Qing and Ding Mengni can be determined, then it will be easier to decide on the male lead.

If you have money, choose a male celebrity from the whiteboard.

Without money, he could only bite the bullet and give it a try.

If it doesn't work, then find Hu Zhen and ask someone to come to the rescue.

"Male No. [-]? I think Cheng Qiao is pretty good. Among these few people, he is considered a relatively famous male star." Han Jialun pointed to a name on the whiteboard.

"I think Chang Shaokun is also good, little fresh meat, he is super handsome, look at the photo." Biting Wen raised her phone as she spoke.

Inside was the photo of Chang Shaokun she found on the Internet, but before that, she really didn't know this person.

"You guys are not good enough. The most suitable candidate should be Fang Yi. I remember that he acted in a Gongdou drama, which was the youth version of the emperor. He not only has experience, but also looks good." Wang Wen said.

It's just that the person she's talking about is still the person on the whiteboard.

While everyone was discussing, Xu Jie frowned.

The person on the whiteboard is the candidate for the male number one, not the male number two candidate.

You must know that every artist above has a salary of 1000 million.

If the male number two also costs 1000 million, then the male number one has no choice at all.

"Stop, stop for me!"

Xu Jie knocked on the whiteboard and said loudly: "Don't you think it's too extravagant to spend 1000 million to hire a male number two?"

He even spent 1000 million for the male number one, and he was even called the male number two.

In his opinion, the male number two cannot exceed 500 million.

"Mr. Xu, we just saved 1000 million. Of course, we need to raise the standard of the male lead." Wang Wen said naturally.

"That's right, the popularity of these few is already very average, and many of them are even third-tier artists. If the standard of the second male lead is lowered, the box office appeal will be worrying." Wen Biting said worriedly.

"Agreed, the position of the male second can't be any lower!"

"..."

Xu Jie finally understood that these people were discussing the leading role on the basis that he would play the leading role.

The male lead has been determined, so these people on the whiteboard are naturally the best candidates for the male lead.

Xu Jie was depressed.

The reason why he was swayed by everyone's persuasion was that he wanted to save some money for the crew and spend the money wisely.

But now it seems that the 1000 million was not saved at all, it was all given to the male number two by this group of prodigal sons.

"Okay, Fang Yi is tentatively selected as the male second, let's talk about other roles." Xu Jie sat down.

Once the five protagonists are confirmed, the other actors are easier to choose.

Of course, the main reason is that supporting roles don’t need celebrities, even top-notch entertainers can do it, and they can even find group performers around the film and television city to replace them when filming. After all, like this kind of romance film, everyone’s attention will be concentrated on the main character.

In less than an hour, the main actors have been determined, and the rest are really passers-by.

The first crew meeting is over.

Everyone disbanded and contacted the actors one after another.

Xu Jie is no exception.

He went back to the office, found Ding Mengni's cell phone number, and called her.

Soon, the phone is connected.

Before Xu Jie could speak, he heard Ding Mengni's voice from inside.

"Mr. Xu, hello."

"Hello, Mengni, are you busy now? Is it not disturbing your filming?" Xu Jie asked.

It's not yet noon, if the other party is on the set, he should be filming now.

"It's not busy. My play has already finished. I'm resting and reading the script recently. I'll wait until the Spring Festival is over before taking on the play." Ding Mengni said politely.

Xu Jie thought to himself: As expected of a wealthy daughter, being an actor even gives him winter vacation.

"Mengni, I wonder if your second uncle told you that I want to find you to make a movie?" Xu Jie asked.

"Second Uncle? No, by the way, I'm in Shenzhou and I haven't returned to the capital yet. Teacher Xu, what movie do you want to make?" Ding Mengni asked curiously, with a hint of joy in her voice.

In her eyes, Teacher Xu is an all-rounder, whether it's food shows, variety shows, or movies, they are all masters.

The most important thing is that you can learn a lot from the opponent's hands.

"It's like this. Do you still remember the PK between me and Zheng Guoliang? The script has been written, and the production team is almost ready. I'm looking for actors recently, and there is a role of a court lady who I want to ask you to play. It's the female number three. , I have a lot of scenes with my wife, do you want to try..."

"Yes, yes!"

Before Xu Jie finished speaking, Ding Mengni expressed her attitude impatiently.

She was also present in the PK between Teacher Xu and Zheng Guoliang at the time, and being able to act in Teacher Xu's movie is also a kind of support.

What's more, to be able to play against Su Yun again, this is a wishful thing.

In fact, she has always been dissatisfied with her performance in the movie "The World", and feels that she still has a lot of room for improvement.

Now that she had a second chance to cooperate with Su Yun, she certainly couldn't miss it.

"Director Xu, when will your film start? Do you need me to prepare anything in advance?" Ding Mengni asked eagerly.

"There is no rush for these. I will give you the script and write down what you need to learn. I will call you today to ask about the salary. How much is your movie salary now?" Xu Jie asked .

"Salary? What salary? As long as Mr. Xu, you give me a bite to eat." Ding Mengni said with a smile.

what?
Xu Jie was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help feeling secretly in his heart: If actors like Ding Mengni didn't even have to pay for the sake of art, that would be great.

Of course, he just thought about it casually. After all, actors also have to buy clothes and cosmetics, so how can they just feed themselves?At least give some money to buy fruit.

"Meng Ni, thank you for your trust and support, but if you are familiar, you must be paid, otherwise how will I use you in the future?" Xu Jie said seriously.

"Okay, then I won't be polite. Is it okay to pay [-] yuan?" Ding Mengni asked.

"..."

Xu Jie smiled wryly.

For an artist like Ding Mengni, can one hundred thousand be called a salary?
He also mentioned Ding Mengni when chatting with Su Yun a few days ago, and Su Yun told him that Ding Mengni took on a TV series after filming the movie "Human World", and she was still the second female lead.

Taking the domestic TV drama market as an example, at the level of female number two, even a lesser-known actor can earn tens of thousands of dollars a day.

So the 10 yuan is Ding Mengni's salary for one or two days.

"Mengni, this is my first time making a movie. The budget is relatively small and the crew is relatively poor. I accept your kindness. I will definitely introduce some good characters to you when I have the opportunity." Xu Jie was a little touched.

What is this called?
This is called sending charcoal in the snow.

"Mr. Xu, you are too polite. I am too happy to have the opportunity to learn from you and Sister Yun. I will definitely seize this opportunity." Ding Mengni said.

"Well, wait for my news."

After Xu Jie finished speaking and put down the phone, he was filled with emotion for a moment.

Such a person, even without Ding Zhenye's investment, he would still use it.

Know gratitude.

And it is the grace of dripping water that springs up to repay each other.

Xu Jie immediately called Hu Zhen again.

"Mr. Xu, have you made up your mind? Who are you going to use?" Hu Zhen asked, he had been waiting for Xu Jie's call.

"Old Hu, I have chosen someone, but in terms of the salary, I wonder if it can be lower?" Xu Jie asked.

With Ding Mengni's selflessness, he is ready to bargain with Hu Zhen again.

To be honest, with Ding Mengni's salary of 1000 yuan, now he is even more reluctant to spend [-] million yuan to hire an artist.

"Ah? Mr. Xu, all I give you are friendship prices, true friendship." Hu Zhen said with a wry smile. He had never been so honest as he is today.

He is a broker, but also a businessman.

Usually when negotiating contracts with the film crew, it is common to falsely report film remuneration.

But this time, lying about his son is definitely an understatement.

In fact, he didn't dare to report to Xu Jie.

On the one hand, he did enjoy the dividends of "Delicious History", not only promoting the stars, but also earning a lot of money.

Although Xu Jie has left Beijing TV Station, the "Delicious History" program group still chooses to cooperate with him. It can be seen from this that Xu Jie still has a strong influence in the "Delicious History" program group.

On the other hand, the other party is now the director of two variety shows on Beijing TV Station. If you have a good relationship with the other party, you can definitely make money through variety shows.

"Well, for your sake, 800 million, no less." Hu Zhen gritted his teeth and said.

"Old Hu, don't be like toothpaste. In fact, this role is very rare. It will take a few days. Let me see 500 million. If you don't say anything, I will accept it as default. Goodbye!" Xu Jie hung up after finishing speaking. Telephone.

"what?"

Hu Zhen was dumbfounded.

Me, I haven't spoken yet!

This, this is too overbearing, right?
By the way, who do you use?

Why don't you say something?

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(End of this chapter)