let go of that director

Chapter 288 Finalized
morning.

Li Chengyou was discussing the new year's work arrangement with An Taihe at the company, when he suddenly received a call from Li Zhengzai.

After connecting, Li Zhengzai said with a smile: "Chengyou, I have read the script, do you have time these two days, find a time to sit together."

As I said before, the alumni of Dongguk University naturally formed a circle just like the ancient teachers and the same year.So after the box office of "The Unspeakable Secret" broke through 300 million and basically the dust settled, Lee Seung-woo took out the script of "Travel to Busan".

In the circle of Dongguk University, Cui Minzhi and Han Shikyu are too old to be suitable for the role. Either the schedule is not coincidental, or they are not very interested in "Travel to Busan". Therefore, in the circle of Dongguk University , Lee Jung-jae became the first choice for a movie actor.

As for the other Dongguk University alumni, Zhao Yincheng and others, they are well-known, but their acting skills and popularity are not enough, and their box office appeal is also much worse. Li Chengyou didn't consider them at all.

After all, "Train to Busan" is expected to invest nearly 100 billion yuan, and Lee Seung-woo must be cautious in choosing the leading actor.

If Lee Jung-jae is also not interested, then Lee Seung-woo will invite Kong Liu as originally planned.

But judging from the current situation, since Li Zhengzai took the initiative to call, there is a high probability that the leading actor will be determined if nothing unexpected happens.

In a flash, these things flashed through his mind, and Li Chengyou said with a smile: "When will Brother Zhengzai be free these two days?"

Li Zhengzai said, "How about tomorrow morning?"

Li Chengyou responded with a smile: "OK."

After finishing the call, Lee Seung-woo called Son Ye-jin again.

"Nu Na, have you read the script, what do you think about it?"

He had intended to invite Son Ye-jin before, so when he presented the script two days ago, Lee Seung-woo also gave Son Ye-jin a copy by the way.

Sun Yizhen smiled and said: "The script is very good, I am interested, if you are free these two days, let's find a time to chat."

Li Chengyou smiled and said: "Okay. I called Nuna, and I also wanted to meet Nuna. How about tomorrow morning? It happens that Brother Zhengzai is also interested in the script. I made an appointment with him tomorrow. Let's meet and talk together?"

"Senior Li Zhengzai? You invited him to play the leading role?"

Sun Yezhen was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, she understood.

Both Lee Seung-woo and Lee Jung-jae were born at Dongguk University. The film industry is big and small, and there are only a few actors with box office appeal in Chungmuro. There is such a relationship. In terms of actor selection, Lee Seung-woo Definitely give priority to your own people.

After thinking about it, Sun Yizhen smiled and said, "Okay. Let me know when you confirm the location."

After finishing the phone call with Son Yejin, Lee Seung Woo called Lee Jung Jae again.

Talking about inviting Son Yejin to the party, Lee Jung Jae had no objection when he learned that Lee Seung Woo invited Son Yejin to play the leading role.

the next morning.

During this period of time, Lee Seung-woo was not idle either. After the script of "Train to Busan" was completed, he has been making preparations for the scene script and Fuhuadao. With such sufficient preparation, Lee Jung-jae and Son Ye-jin have even more confidence in the film.

They are all acquaintances, either alumni from the same school, or have cooperated before. After in-depth communication, the schedule was finalized, and the matter was confirmed like this.

The production of "Train to Busan" will start in mid-April, and the shooting time will be about three and a half months.

Unlike other directors, Lee Seung-woo has his own film and television company, and has the ability to independently fund the filming. In addition, this film has passed the market verification in his previous life, so after the male and female protagonists are determined, preparations can begin soon.

of course.

It’s not good to eat alone. In view of the good cooperation with CJ before, the film will also rely on CJ to distribute after the film production is completed. After confirming that Lee Jung-jae and Son Ye-jin will star, Lee Seung-woo quickly reached a cooperation with CJ.

In fact, after the script of "Train to Busan" came out, CJ had already read the script. After several cooperations, CJ had great confidence in Lee Seung Woo, so the two sides finalized the cooperation very quickly.

no doubt.

Lee Seung Woo must be in the lead, controlling the autonomy of shooting.

As for the TV series that I promised to cooperate with tvN before, the shooting time will be after the film is completed, and the production will start around October.

In addition to the two leading actors, Lee Jung Jae and Son Ye Jin, there are references from previous lives. As for the main supporting roles, it doesn’t matter if they are too minor. Lee Seung-woo still invited the two to star in Ma Dong-seok, and did not bother to find other actors.

Busy, time flies fast.

In a blink of an eye, another half month passed, and the time came to late January.

After nearly a month of screenings, the screening period of "The Unspeakable Secret" has also come to an end, and it is about to be drawn.

After the box office performance exceeded 1 million moviegoers on January 3, it broke through 300 million again on January 1. Finally, the day before the draw, on January 12, the moviegoers barely broke through 400 million. The director's career has been painted with a lot of ink and color.

at the same time.

Lee Seung Woo also received calls from Lee's father and Lee's mother, and the two will return to South Korea on January 1.

night.

Lee Seung Woo's apartment.

Knowing that Li's father and Li's mother are coming back, IU couldn't help feeling a little nervous: "Li Chengyou, after your uncle and aunt come back, do you want me to come and see you?"

Lee Seung Woo: "..."

I think a lot.

Shaking his head, Li Chengyou said: "They will go back to Gwacheon immediately after they come back, and they won't stay in Seoul. After all, they haven't been back for a few years, and there are many relatives and friends who need to visit. After the Spring Festival, my uncle will go back to Huaxia to continue to take care of him. business, don’t have much time to stay in Korea, and won’t live with me.”

"Uh, can't you stay here?"

IU was taken aback, and asked, "Where do uncle and aunt live? Hasn't the house in your hometown been sold?"

Lee Seung-woo said: "I just stay in Korea for a few days, just find a hotel. I have already arranged the hotel for them. I originally said that I would let them stay with me for a day, and then go back to Gwacheon. But this time I am going back to Korea. Boji didn't plan to stay for a long time, he will return to Huaxia in five days, so he is very tight on time, he still needs to get together with those old friends, and he said on the phone that he will return to Gwacheon that day, so he won't stay in Seoul any longer."

IU said: "What about you? Will you go back with them when the time comes?"

Li Chengyou shook his head: "I still have things to do here, I will go back on New Year's Eve."

Going back too early caused a lot of trouble, and Lee Seung-woo didn't want to go back too early.

Once we go back, we will inevitably see Jin Zhiyun again, and I don't know if it will be awkward for both parties.

He probably won't, but I don't know what Jin Zhiyun thinks.

And Mother Li and Mother Jin...

I hope that there will be no embarrassing topics brought up again.

(End of this chapter)