China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Chapter 228 Guo Fan, Jin Chen and Casting Shake the Circle
["The Revenant" had a box office of 3 million in the first 2.36 days, please don't treat it as a literary movie! 】

[The revenue of 3 days in the first weekend was 5900 million US dollars, "The Revenant" topped the weekend box office in North America! 】

[Maoyan predicts a box office of 6.93 million, and "The Revenant" has a double harvest at the word-of-mouth box office! 】

["Steel Armor" has a good reputation and lost to "The Revenant" at the box office, and Chinese people trust Li Mu's films more. 】

In fact, the performance of "The Revenant" in the domestic film market is not very good. Take "Cohabitation in Time and Space", which was just released some time ago, as an example. This film Li Mu hired a new director Su Lun, and the film production cost It's only 1000 million yuan, or RMB, but what about its box office results?

"Cohabitation in Time and Space" has a domestic box office of 11.8 billion yuan!

Even if it includes 6000 million ticket subsidies, the actual box office is still a very scary figure.

On the other hand, the production cost of "The Revenant" was as high as 1.2 million, which is still in US dollars. Converted into RMB, it is more than 8 million, which is more than 80 times the production cost of "Cohabitation in Time and Space". As a result, the domestic box office is only predicted to be about 7 million. It seems that Li Mu has missed this time, but looking at the entire Huaxia Internet, there are very few netizens who make fun of Li Mu's failure or the end of his talents.

Even most netizens are exclaiming that Li Mu has created another miracle.

Why is this happening?

First of all, the main target group of "The Revenant Hunter" is not domestic, and most netizens know this well.Let alone about 7 million box office in China, so what if you can't get 1 million?Director Li Mu is going to make money from Yankees this time!
The first weekend of the North American market was $5900 million in three days, the weekend box office champion in North America. Although this achievement is not outstanding in director Li Mu's works, you must know that the first week champion in North American film history, the first day champion in film history, and the highest record in a single day in film history are all It's Director Li's work, but if you check the information carefully, you will know, not to mention the figure of three days in the first weekend, how many total North American box office of director Hua Xia's total box office can exceed this figure?
Besides, everyone knows that the biggest goal of "The Revenant" is actually the Oscars, so what if the box office is low?Maybe director Li Mu will come back with another statuette next year!

"It's already awesome, and you can't ask Li Mu's film to have a box office of over [-] million in the first week in North America, right?"

"The top directors in mainland China and Xiangjiang have been shattered in the past few years, and it seems that Li Mu is the only one who has always maintained a high level of creation."

"You think the only file is nonsense?"

"To be honest, I don't envy Li Mu's high box office results, but I envy Liu Yifei's eyes when he looks at him. Whether a person has you in his heart, his eyes can't lie."

"Really, looking at the collection of Li Muliu and Yifei's same-frame videos edited by netizens at station B, it really perfectly interprets the idiom 'with affection'."

……

During the hot screening of "The Revenant", director Shen Junsheng came to Li Mu to discuss the casting of "Return to 20 Years Old". The two discussed for about an hour, and most of the roles that were finally determined were actors from the original time and space. But there are also some characters that are different from the actors in the original time and space.

First of all, the biggest change must be the heroine. The original time-space heroine was Yang Zishan, and this time-space is the white soldier. This was decided early on.

There is also the role of the heroine's grandson. The role of the original time and space was played by Lu Han. This time and space must not continue to use this configuration. The biggest problem is that Lu Han has not yet officially debuted at this stage.

Director Shen Junsheng proposed to invite Yang Yang, and Li Mu nodded in approval.

In addition, the heroine also has a granddaughter. Yin Yuhang played the role of the original time and space. In this time and space, Li Mu proposed to replace it with Jin Chen. Shen Junsheng has never heard of this actress at all, but this is normal, Jin Chen just stepped in this year. Entering the entertainment circle, she only played a small role named Hou Jian in "Seven Weapons: Peacock Feather".

"I saw this girl on TV some time ago, and then I searched for it. I think this girl is pretty good. You can ask someone to find her contact information and invite her to audition."

"I'll do it later." Shen Junsheng nodded and agreed while thinking, "It's not bad to be told by President Li, this girl has met a noble person this time."

"Who do you plan to use as the lead singer of the band?" Li Mu asked Shen Junsheng.

Shen Junsheng is the director, but as a result, most of the actors were decided by Li Mu. Although Shen Junsheng is recognized by the whole network as the number one tool director under Li Mu, but the tool director is also a director, isn't he?The rights that should be given still need to be given a little bit.

In the end, Shen Junsheng did not raise his head and said: "In my opinion, I should use Di Lire. This character is set up as an ordinary college student. He is said to be the lead singer of a band. In fact, his singing skills are also very average. I think Di Lire is very suitable. Beautiful, seductive, and energetic, in line with the basic setting of the lead singer of a college student club."

Li Mu nodded: "Alright, since you think it's appropriate, then let's make an announcement."

……

After the main actors of "Back to 20" were basically confirmed, Li Mu began to worry about the preparations for "Shark Beach".

The casting of "Shark Beach" does not require him to worry too much. The main actor of this movie is actually only the heroine, and now the heroine has been confirmed to be played by Yang Mi. For the other actors, choose a few with your eyes closed That's fine, it's all a trick anyway.

The real trouble is the choice of director for the film. Now Li Mu really doesn't have a suitable candidate at hand.

Director Lin Chaoxian can do it, but now he and Wu Jing are filming "John Wick" in the United States. Li Mu has a few assistant director candidates who have been with him for several years, but among them the most outstanding Li Mu still needs to use them himself. Whether it is the preparatory work for "The Hunger Games 2" or "The Fault in Our Stars", this meeting has already begun. These assistant directors under Li Mu are now busy with these two tasks. One thing, the few remaining assistant directors are okay as assistants, leading a movie with a cost of 1500 million US dollars, it still seems a little insufficient.

If you really can't find a suitable candidate, maybe the film "Shark Shore" can only wait for director Lin Chaoxian to finish "Quick Chase".

……

Beijing.

A residential building.

Sun Ran helped Guo Fan tidy up his clothes while encouraging him with a smile and said, "You're so handsome. You're talented at first glance. Don't worry, Huashang Media will definitely sign you."

Guo Fan walked up to the half-length mirror and took a photo. He was quite satisfied with his outfit today. He turned his head and smiled at his girlfriend Sun Ran: "It doesn't matter if you don't sign. If Huashang Media doesn't sign, I will go to Wanda. If you sign me, you will raise your own money to make your second film, I believe that if it is gold, it will always shine, the difference is only sooner or later."

Sun Ran nodded with a smile.

Of course she knew that with Guo Fan's ability, there must be a film and television company willing to sign him, and she also knew that with his ability, he would definitely find someone who would vote for him to make a movie, but she also knew that Guo Fan's ambition was never to be an ordinary director.

In 1995, 15-year-old Guo Fan, after watching Cameron's "Terminator", was so excited that he didn't sleep all night. On that day, the blood in his whole body was boiling, and there was a voice in his heart telling him : "I want to be a science fiction film director!"

In the college entrance examination, Guo Fan applied for the Beijing Film Academy, but failed, and finally entered the law major of Qiongsheng University. At this time, it seemed that he and his dream were getting farther and farther away, but Guo Fan never gave up on his ambition. , He often asks himself in his heart: "When I am 80 years old, when I lie on a chair and recall the time, will I regret giving up my movie dream?"

"Will."

So after graduating from university, Guo Fan became Beijing Film Academy. While working in various film crews, he accumulated knowledge of the film industry. Finally, after a few years in Beijing Film Academy, Guo Fan applied for Beijing Film Academy again, and this time he succeeded.

Sun Ran and Guo Fan were classmates in high school, and the two established a relationship in college, so Sun Ran knew Guo Fan's ambitions well, knowing that he not only wanted to be a director, but his greatest ambition was actually to be a director of science fiction films. A great director of sci-fi films like the idol James Cameron.

In the past, Guo Fan's idol was only James Cameron, and Li Mu has been added in recent years.

When Guo Fan saw "Inception" for the first time, he was already amazed by Li Mu's director talent. Later, "Gravity" led the global 3D movie storm, and this movie was even earlier than "Avatar" directed by idol Cameron!
Under the leadership of Li Mu, Huaxia Film was ahead of the world for the first time. At this moment, Director Li Mu's position in Guo Fan's heart was no less than that of Director Cameron.

Some time ago, Guo Fan's directorial debut was officially released. Although the total box office was only 722 million, he still received an olive branch from Wanda Films.

For Guo Fan at this moment, joining Wanda Films seems to be a good choice, but if he wants to realize his sci-fi dream, he may have to join Huashang Media.

That's why he asked his girlfriend to dress up for him today, and he is going to Huashang Media to recommend himself.

It would be best if he succeeds, but if he fails, he will give up. At that time, he will take over the olive branch from Wanda. As for the sci-fi dream in his heart, after he becomes famous in this industry, There will be opportunities in the future.

……

While shopping, Jin Chen suddenly received an unfamiliar number.

"Hello, is this Miss Jin Chen? I am the assistant vice president of Huashang Media. My surname is Zhang. This is the case. Our Huashang Media is preparing a new movie, which will be directed by Shen Junsheng. The new movie There is a very important supporting role in the film, Director Shen Junsheng and President Li Mu appointed you together, now Huashang Media officially invites you to audition, I wonder if Miss Jin Chen is interested?"

Jin Chen stopped in the shopping mall, she was silent for four or five seconds, and then replied in a very calm tone: "Please tell Director Shen Junsheng and President Li Mu that I am not interested in supporting roles. play the heroine."

After finishing speaking, Jin Chen decisively hung up the phone.

Just kidding, who is Jin Chen?A little transparent one with no connections and no background. Some time ago, she managed to play the role of Hou Jian in "Seven Kinds of Martial Arts: Peacock Feathers", but she didn't splash at all. Now she never wears a mask when she goes shopping, and she never wears a mask. Never been recognized.

She is a little transparent in the entertainment industry who has no contracted company, no agent, and no assistant. How can it be the turn of Director Shen Junsheng and Director Li Mu to appoint a role together?
Who is the director Shen Junsheng?
The director of "Lost in Thailand" has a box office of 15 billion in the mainland!

Who is President Li Mu?
The total box office of the directed works exceeds 50 billion US dollars, ranking among the top three top directors in the world!

A role assigned by these two people, how important is this role, right? !
It turned out to be just a female partner? !

Such a low-level deception technique is used to deceive fools and fools into believing it!

……

"Mr. Li, just now Vice President Liu's assistant told me that she had already invited Jin Chen, but she rejected it. I heard that the other party asked to be the protagonist, otherwise she would not act." Assistant Liang Bing reported to Li Mu road.

Li Mu raised her head in astonishment: "Did she take the inviter as a liar? With the strength of our company and her current position, would she reject our invitation?"

Liang Bingdao: "It is indeed possible, but recently it has been heard in the circle that we are planning to shoot a new movie, and many companies are recommending actors to us. Vice President Liu Siying means that it is not good if we don't even see each other. Just meet other people first, use the ones that are suitable, and see if there are other roles that can be properly arranged if they are not suitable."

Li Mu nodded: "Let Liu Siying and Shen Junsheng decide for themselves, I won't interfere."

"I'll go and talk to Vice President Liu later," Liang Bing said.

Li Mu nodded.

Although he knew that Jin Chen most likely took the caller as a liar this time, he still didn't intend to ask his subordinates to call again.

First of all, the role of the heroine's granddaughter is indeed not too important. In fact, as long as she is about the same age and more beautiful, she can use anyone, and there is no need for Jin Chen.

Secondly, there is a saying that luck is a part of strength. Li Mu actually does not agree with this statement [-]%, but sometimes he has to admit that luck is very important in many cases.

Li Mu originally wanted to give the other party a chance. If she lost this opportunity with her strength, it would only be her bad luck.

After hearing that Huashang Media was preparing two new films, the entire Huaxia entertainment circle became a sensation. All the major agencies showed their talents in Crossing the Sea of ​​the Eight Immortals. Many well-known actors were desperately looking for a way out, but Jin Chen actually got the chance Just missed it, isn't this bad luck?
After a while, the assistant Liang Bing knocked on the door again and came in: "Mr. Li, there is a man named Guo Fan who wants to see you. He claims to be a director. I just checked the identity of his self-introduction. He is indeed a director. There is only one work called "The Adventures of Li Xianji", which has a national box office of 722 million, and it was released just a while ago."

Li Mu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Guo Fan?"

Liang Bing nodded: "Yes, Mr. Li, have you heard of him?"

Li Mu nodded: "Please come in!"

After a while, assistant Liang Bing led a man in his 30s in. Li Mu stood up from behind his desk and held out his hand. The two shook hands. Then they sat down. Assistant Liang Bing prepared tea for them.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Guo Fan got straight to the point.

"Director Li, you may not have heard of my name, but your name is the goal I want to pursue all my life. I am Guo Fan, and I graduated from the Management Department of Beijing Film Academy. Huashang Media has the opportunity to participate in film production, assistant director assistant, assistant camera assistant, and even field affairs. However, I also have my own requirements, that is, to stay in the big crew as much as possible. In the crew that directed the film."

Li Mu raised his head and said with a smile, "Assistant assistant director? I'm afraid this is a little bit of talent, I have seen your "The Adventures of Li Xianji", the movie is very good."

Guo Fan also said with a smile: "No matter how great your talent is, it's useless if you don't have the opportunity to display it. My ultimate goal is to become a director like you, Director Li, and to make Gravity, The Martian, and Inception." "Film works like this. But before that, the first thing I need is to let Director Li see the plasticity in me. Assistant director assistant or field manager is of course not an important position, but he can still give full play to my personal ability I believe Director Li will give me a chance to catch up with you after you see the talent in me."

Li Mu picked up a script from the desk and handed it to Guo Fan, saying, "You read this storyboard script first, and then tell me your opinion."

Guo Fan took it with both hands and saw the words "Shark Beach" written on the cover.

(End of this chapter)