This actor wants to pay more

Chapter 150 Invest by yourself, be the hero by yourself

Ding Xiu watched it very seriously, this was the first time he watched Kung Fu.

In this movie, he was just a cameo, not the lead actor. He didn't participate in the outline of the story, and he didn't participate in the post-production, so he didn't know everything about it.

After watching it, there are a lot of laughs, and Zhou Xingchi's acting skills are also very good.

Others don't know, but he knows that most of the roles are actually played by Zhou Xingchi.

Zhou Xingchi performed it himself first, and the others followed him.

One person has to play so many roles at the same time in the crew, the acting skills can be imagined.

One will be Bao Yazhen, one will be ghost, one will be younger brother, one will be elder brother Chen, and one will be tailor. It might be crazy to change someone else.

That is to say, Zhou Xingchi, who is a director, producer, screenwriter, and starring actor, can control it.

After watching the movie, Ding Xiu and Qin Lan went out of the movie theater. The two walked arm in arm. As they walked, Qin Lan suddenly said:

"Have you noticed that the protagonist of this movie doesn't seem to have a name?"

I was attracted by the plot before and just laughed, but now I realized that the main character in it didn’t seem to have a name.

No one ever called his name.

In brother Chen's mouth, he called that who, in the mouth of the fat boy he was called boss, in the mouth of the renter's wife he was called Sipu Street, and the timeline was pulled forward, when he was a child he was called fool.

In short, nameless.

"It's not just the protagonist, the others don't have names, they're all nicknames." Ding Xiu recalled: "Charterer, Charterer, Ghost, Tailor, Coolie Qiang, Ah Zhen, etc."

Qin Lan asked curiously, "Didn't you ask Zhou Xingchi when you were on the set?"

Ding Xiu narrowed his eyes: "I'm just a soy saucer, why ask this, but I guess the director wants to express the appearance of sentient beings."

There is no doubt that Zhou Xingchi succeeded.

It's not like Journey to the West, which made people shouted incomprehensible eight years ago, this time's kung fu is completely the culmination of Zhou Xingchi's comedies over the years.

No matter from a professional point of view, the audience's point of view was impeccable.

Some people say that the core of comedy is tragedy, which entertains the public by stabbing others, but while this Kung Fu is laughing, it seems to be haunted by something.

A young boy with no power, no power, no name and no name was a kind-hearted young man, inspired to help justice, "broke his fortune" and bought martial arts cheats, he stood in front of the little girl and stretched out his fist at the bad guys.

Then he was beaten and urinated all over.

Years later, he became a gangster, earning a living by collecting protection fees, no different from those who bullied him back then.

He happened to meet the girl whom he had protected when he was young, and she held out a rainbow-colored lollipop. He froze for a moment, recalling the past, and then slapped the lollipop on the ground, stealing the girl's money.

In the casino, the charterer and the charterer fought against the Huoyun evil god. At the critical moment, the kindness in his heart made him pick up the wooden stick and swing it towards the evil.

Just like back then, he was beaten again.

It's just that the fight this time opened up the two veins of Ren and Du, allowing him to thoroughly learn the palm of the Tathagata.

From good to evil, and then from evil to good, this movie seems to be telling the audience something.

Qin Lan thought about it for a while, then asked doubtfully, "Since she is the face of all living beings, what is the role of the dumb girl?"

Ding Xiu shrugged: "Vulnerable groups, ordinary people at the bottom, they are bullied, but they cannot speak."

"What about the main character?"

"The protagonist represents justice, but this justice is a bit miserable. He was defeated by evil again and again, and in the end he almost joined forces. However, in the casino, the protagonist was beaten into such a ghostly state by Huoyun evil god. I think it should be hanged. Fantasy."

Qin Lan shuddered.

Hearing what Ding Xiu said, why do you think this movie is a bit scary?

There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand readers, and Ding Xiu is just expressing his own opinion.

After Kung Fu was released, there were a lot of interpretations on the Internet, and they said everything.

While the popularity is high, the box office results are also exploding. The release time of this movie on Hong Kong Island is half a month earlier than that in the mainland.

More than half of the screening here, and the box office results over there have come out.

[-] million box office.

You know, the population of Hong Kong Island is only five or six million. Leaving aside elementary school students and seniors in their [-]s and [-]s, the real audience is estimated to be two to three million.

Calculated based on tens of yuan for a movie ticket, the box office of [-] million means that more than [-]% of the audience have bought tickets.

This result is the highest-grossing box office in the history of the Hong Kong Island film industry.

Last year, the star-studded Infernal Affairs was only over [-] million.

Compared with Hong Kong Island, the mainland has a larger population and a larger market. Although the attendance rate is not that high, it cannot stand the crowd.

Easily cut close to [-] million box office.

The movie became popular, and the participating actors followed suit. Unlike Zhou Xingchi's absolute hero style in the past, this time there are more Kung Fu group dramas, and many of the characters are outstanding.

Such as the charter woman, such as Huang Shengyi who doesn't have many roles, such as brother Chen, the boss of the ax gang.

As one of those missing from heaven and earth, Ding Xiu, the killer, also received the audience's attention.

But many people saw him in the subtitles after the movie ended.

"I said the killer is a bit handsome, so it's Ding Xiu."

"Only Ding Xiu can do such a smooth fight."

"Charter, the fight between Charterer and Huoyun Cthulhu is too illusory and unreal, including Master Xing's."

"The Iron Wire Fist of the Hong Family, the Twelve-Road Tan Kick, and the Wulang Bagui Cudgel are more exciting, and the part between the Iron Wire Fist and the Killer in the shop is also good."

"However, if you want to talk about real kung fu, the first one out must be Wulang Bagui stick. His movements of kicking the gun and picking up the gun can be seen as coming from a Beijing opera troupe. It is not very practical. It depends on Tie Xianquan and Ding Xiu's strength. Bajiquan."

"I admit, Ding Xiu's martial arts moves are amazing to me."

This movie is called Kung Fu, and Kung Fu is naturally indispensable. More than half of the scenes are played, and there are more than a dozen scenes.

Every pick is wonderful.

The scene between Ding Xiu and Zhao Zhilin in the tailor shop was also compared by netizens.

Some martial arts enthusiasts identified Zhao Zhilin as the master of Hongquan, and the discussion became more intense.

For a while, Ding Xiu received more than a dozen media appointments for interviews, and they all asked him which one was stronger, Baji or Hongquan.

Of course, he would not directly answer such things that clearly offend people, but only said: "It depends on the mood of the director and screenwriter."

After autumn, the weather gradually turned cold, and the middle-aged Lao Qin came to Ding Xiu's house dressed as if for winter.

In the yard, Ding Xiu was practicing swords in the yard in short sleeves.

Without saying a word, Qin Gang just watched quietly, with admiring eyes.

Many people said that Ding Xiu was able to get to where he is today because he was lucky and had a good face.

But how did they know that Ding Xiu had been practicing martial arts for so many years, and he practiced whenever he had time, never stopping, and he shed countless sweats.

Surrounded by beauties, and don't worry about eating and drinking, if it were someone else, he would have stopped practicing.

For example, Baoqiang and Shaolin Kungfu have been put aside for a long time.

"call!"

After a long time, Ding Xiu received his power and spit out a breath of white air from his mouth.

Putting the long Miao Dao on the weapon rack, Ding Xiu picked up a towel to wipe off his sweat: "Come to work?"

"Yeah." Qin Gang narrowed his eyes with creases, and raised the briefcase in his hand: "I brought all the contracts."

Ding Xiu threw the towel away: "Go into the room and chat."

In his eyes, it is not a contract, but money.

In the living room, the two sat down facing each other. Qin Gang took out the script and the contract: "This old man's new movie, Flying Daggers, starring Liu Dehua, your second male lead."

"How much is the salary?" Ding Xiu asked for money.

"Seven hundred thousand."

"Done."

Qin Gang was stunned: "Don't you even talk about it?"

Ding Xiu took the script and looked at it: "I know the rules."

There are only two types of people in the film and television drama industry, movie cafes and TV cafes.

Some people only accept movies, and some only accept TV dramas. The positioning is different and the price is different.

Although it is not stated clearly, it is a fact that there is a chain of contempt in the film and television industry, and those who act in movies are indeed a bit more critical than those who act in TV dramas.

Although Ding Xiu has also made movies, but not many, his home field is still in the field of TV dramas. Once a person like him steps into movies, his salary will be cut in half.

It is impossible for the director to hire him according to the market price of the TV series.

No matter how good the fish is in the pond, it still bows its head in the sea.

Flipping through the script, Ding Xiu said indifferently: "Old Qin, you can do it, Baoqiang has just fixed a male number two, and you just give me one here, are you afraid that I will run away?"

Baoqiang left the company just to be able to film with Liu Tianwang.

Saying he didn't care, Lao Qin cried to death in secret, his hair turned gray.

"I don't dare to take credit for this. This time, Zhang Yimou personally named your name, and it has nothing to do with me."

Zhang Yimou doesn't have a management company. A director like him may not make a movie for several years. If his artists rely on him for food, they will starve to death sooner or later.

And he doesn't need the help of artists to make money, the investment is high, the risk is high, and it takes energy, so it's not worthwhile.

Generally, directors are signed under the banner of film and television companies to work for others, and those who are a little bit more critical cooperate with film and television companies, and the two parties have an equal relationship.

Zhang Yimou is a top-level director, with a bunch of investors behind him at any time. He contributes his talents, and the investors contribute money, using the box office sharing model.

In the film crew, he also has a lot of power, and he has the final say on everything.

The investor only needs to pay the money, and doesn't care about other things. When the time comes, the movie will be released and just collect money.

Because he doesn't have a brokerage company, so Zhang Yimou's casting is all from the market. Needless to say, he must find someone who can afford the box office.

The second male and the second female can be close, but they must also be popular, in line with the character of the character, and don't overwhelm the male lead.

Ding Xiu had worked with Zhang Yimou on heroes before, and he had a good impression of him, and he was very suitable in all aspects, so he was pulled over.

When Ding Xiu signed the contract, Qin Gang leaned his elbows on his knees and asked casually, "[-], how do you plan to spend it?"

Ding Xiu didn't even think about it: "Change to a convertible sports car."

"What about the original Audi A6?"

"Give it to Xiaolan."

Qin Gang bared his teeth.

This kid is really willing to spend money on picking up girls.

"I have an idea, do you want to hear it?"

"As long as it's not borrowing money, I will listen to anything."

Qin Gang kept silent.

Ding Xiu: "..."

"Fuck, is it really a loan?"

"Ahem." Qin Gang cleared his throat: "Then let me put it another way, can we cooperate?"

Ding Xiu: "Whore for nothing?"

"Don't be so ugly, I haven't finished talking yet."

"Okay, okay, you say."

Qin Gang sat upright and said seriously: "To be honest, Baoqiang's departure hit me hard, but I don't blame him, but my own incompetence."

Glancing at Ding Xiu, he asked, "Based on your conditions, you should have played the number one role long ago. Why can't you do it?"

Ding Xiu crossed his legs, and said relaxedly: "The producer is too late to praise himself, so there's nothing wrong with me."

In the early years, the environment in the film and television industry was not bad, and film and television companies and investors all served directors.

The director's casting is also found in the market, and whoever is more popular and more suitable for the role is chosen.

Now film and television are booming, with small investment and big rewards. It belongs to the profiteering industry. Capital has begun to intervene. They set up film and television companies, sign directors and artists, and set up a stove to cook and eat by themselves.

The film and television company takes out the script, injects funds, recruits a group of investors, and then pushes its own artists to occupy the main roles.

It doesn't matter if the artist is not popular, just find a few popular artists from the market to play with.

It is very difficult for outsiders to play the leading role.

There is nothing wrong with this approach, it is in line with the market environment, and it is also human nature. Ask yourself, if Ding Xiu makes a movie someday, he will definitely give priority to Gao Yuanyuan and Qin Lan.

Of course, businessmen seek profit, and if you are very popular, they are willing to ask you to be the male number one.

For example, Liu Dehua, the male lead who can't finish.

The problem is that Ding Xiu is not Liu Dehua, he is not so popular that people are willing to ask him to be the male lead and rely on him for food.

"Yeah, the producers are all promoting their artists." Qin Gang said with emotion: "No accident, in the next two or three years, your apex will almost be the male number two."

"It's still the best case scenario."

He added another sentence.

"I've been thinking about it for a long time these days. There is only one way to break this situation, and that is that we have the right to speak in the crew."

Ding Xiu's face changed slightly, and he sniffed: "You speak lightly."

"Nothing in the world is difficult for those who have a heart." Qin Gang crossed his fingers and said solemnly: "I have some money in my hand, and you also have money in my hand. If we invest in a movie together, won't we be the masters of the house?"

Ding Xiu's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "Okay, Lao Qin, if there is such a trick, we should say it sooner. If it is a play invested by the company, then we can play any role we want."

Qin Gang smiled, he thought so too.

This is also the only way to make Ding Xiu the number one male in the short term.

Excited, Ding Xiu asked: "How much money do you have now?"

After pondering for a few seconds, Qin Gang said, "There are still about three million yuan."

More than half of the money was mortgaged for houses and cars, plus years of savings, and borrowed from friends.

Ding Xiu rolled his eyes and raised his middle finger at him.

For a [-]-episode normal-level TV series on the market, less than [-] million yuan is required. This is still an urban drama, and there is no need for a set, and it is shot on a ready-made street.

If a costume drama needs to set up a scene, rent a venue, and increase the cost of service, it cannot be done without adding three to five million.

Invite two more well-known stars in the play, and the cost will add another two to three million.

Roughly speaking, fifteen million would be enough.

Qin Gang wanted to buy the leading actor for three million yuan, which was simply a dream.

Qin Gang was not discouraged, but said seriously: "I have three million, you must have more than two million, don't deny it, I know how much money you have, add [-] in ambush, we have six It's more than one million, and we will do more commercial performances later, and it will not be a problem to make up seven million."

"Xiao Lan must have five or six hundred thousand. If you borrow a few hundred thousand from Gao Yuanyuan, wouldn't you have eight million?"

"Besides, you are the male number one. If you star in with zero pay, how can you convert one million resource stocks into one million? That's nine million."

As he said that, Qin Gang looked up at the roof: "How much did you pay for this house?"

Ding Xiu sighed: "Old Qin, you should be grateful that this is a harmonious society. Really, if someone had said these things to me in the early years, the grass on the grave would be several meters high."

　I really don't want to be an actor

　　
　
(End of this chapter)