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Chapter 92 Shanshan is here
The filming of [Gu Jian Qi Tan] was completely over, and Gu Wei and his party flew back to the capital from Hengdian.

This fairy tale drama with an investment of hundreds of millions has nothing to do with Gu Wei in a short time.

It is now September, and according to the normal process, the post-production of [Ancient Sword] will take at least 9 months. After all, there are many places that need to use special effects.

It will be released in July next year, and the time in between will not bring him any fame feedback.

The filming of "Ancient Sword" Gu Wei's salary is 200 million, an average of 4 per episode, and Yang Mi's salary is more than 800 million.

There is also a big gap in the pay of the male and female protagonists.

This is also normal. Although Gu Wei is considered a movie star, he has also been a director.

But the most important thing for a TV drama studio to find an actor is fame and popularity. If you can bring ratings, the studio will be willing to pay a high price.

Compared with Yang Mi, Gu Wei's current reputation is too far behind.

During the filming of [Ancient Sword], there were some media exposures, and there were only over 100 million followers on Weibo.

Huanrui can give him 4 episodes because he is a partner.

You must know that the original version of Li He only received 1 episodes for filming "Ancient Sword".

But when "Ancient Sword" was released in 14, Li He became popular, and his TV drama salary soared to 55 per episode.

It can be seen how popular the show was at the time and its blessing to the actor's reputation.

During a summer vacation, an unknown actor in the 18th line rose to become the top star in the domestic entertainment industry.

Gu Wei's personal income, including film remuneration and endorsements, is all accounted for by the studio.

Movies and TV dramas are invested in the accounts of the film and television companies. Although they are all his companies, the accounts still need to be clearly distinguished.

Come to the company, meet with agent Yang Liwen, and deal with some company affairs.

Zhao Mingcheng is not in the company, and Zhao Mingcheng attaches great importance to it as the first TV series filmed by the company's master.

He is the producer of the show himself.

Now I am filming with the crew in Xiangshan Film and Television City, and it will take some time before I can come back.

Gu Wei was sitting in his office, and Yang Liwen handed over a stack of scripts.

"Mr. Gu, this is an audition invitation from other companies and crews recently."

Gu Wei took it over and looked at it slowly.

Suddenly he pulled out a script.

What is the status of this TV show now?
Yang Liwen glanced at the name [Shanshan is coming].

she thought about it

"This drama is invested and produced by Shanghai Juku Culture Communication Co., Ltd. Speaking of which, we have dealt with this company before."

"Oh? Why don't I have any memory." Gu Wei thought for a while, but he had no memory at all.

"Mr. Gu, do you still remember, when our studio was first established last year, you asked me to buy the copyright.

At that time, the studio's funds were limited, and when we were discussing with Gu Man about the copyright of "A Little Smile Is Allure", a company in Shanghai was competing with us.

This is Shanghai Juku. "

"You said that, I remembered, there is indeed such a thing." Gu Wei was stunned.

Yang Liwen hesitated

"Mr. Gu, after buying the copyright of Gu Man's novel, I got to know Gu Man and some people from Juku Company.

In fact, [Shan Shan is Coming] is an adaptation of Gu Man's novel, but in fact it was a gift from Gu Man when he sold [Why Sheng Xiao Mo]. "

"Is there such a thing?" These are indeed things that Gu Wei doesn't understand.

Yang Liwen nodded.

"Of all Gu Man's novels, only [Why Shengxiaomo] is the most famous, popular and has many fans.

The original novel of "Shanshan is Coming" is called "Shanshan Comes to Eat", and the response was mediocre when it was released.

Later, Gu Man sold the film and television adaptation rights of "Why Shengxiaomo" to Juku Company for 100 million yuan, and this novel was also transferred as a gift. "

"Then why did Juku start filming [Shanshan is Coming] first?"

Gu Wei remembered that "Shan Shan is Coming" was released earlier than "Why Sheng Xiao Mo".

"According to the people from Juku, their company pays special attention to the IP [Why], and specially invited the director Liu Junjie from Wanwan, who once filmed the popular idol drama [Prince Turns into a Frog], to direct it.

The actors also found Zhong Hanliang, who is very popular in Wanwan, and Tang Yan, a popular actress here, and everything was created according to the standards of popular TV series.

And "Shan Shan Is Coming" started filming in order to allow director Liu Junjie to better integrate with the mainland crew, with less investment and low cost.

I heard that [He Yi Sheng Xiao Mo] is even used for the venue. "

After hearing what the manager said, Gu Wei was not only not worried, but was very happy.

"The crew sent me an invitation for an audition. Have they invited anyone else?"

"I heard that Zhang Han was also invited."

Gu Wei stood up, walked back and forth a few steps, bowed his head and thought for a while.

"In this way, you should contact Gu Man first. She is the original author of the play and one of the editors. She has a certain right to speak in casting.

We bought the copyright of her novel, and we will cooperate in the post-shooting. She must give this face.

Then you contact the people from Juku, and since they don't pay much attention to this drama, ask them if they are willing to accept investment.We can pay a premium. "

In showbiz, when actors need to compete for a role.

False competition: Conquer the director with strength, and get the role with acting skills.

Real competition: relying on relationships, relying on contacts, bringing funds into the group, bribing directors, unspoken rules
Of course, in some large-scale production projects, producers and directors will also first consider the actor's acting skills and the suitability of the role. After all, only if the film is shot well, everyone will gain both fame and fortune.

But if you meet a role that everyone is suitable for, then let's see who is better under the counter.

Just like when Zhang Jizhong filmed "The Legend of Condor Heroes" a few years ago, Yang Guo had two candidates for the male lead, Huang Xiaoming and Nie Yuan.

The acting skills and image of the two can be said to be on par, and no one has an advantage.

In order to better fit the role of Yang Guo, Nie Yuan specially underwent plastic surgery and performed bone cutting.

But in the end the crew chose Huang Xiaoming.

It is said that it won by one vote, only short of the vote of producer Zhang Jizhong.

Although "Sculpture of the Gods" made Huang Xiaoming's reputation even higher, it is rumored that he did not make any money from filming this big drama, and the inside story is thought-provoking.

"Understood, Mr. Gu, I'll take care of this right now."

Two days later, Gu Wei had nothing to do, so he was writing songs in the company's office.

He took the time to go to the piano store and bought a Yamaha piano and put it in the living room.

When I am alone at home at night, I play a song, my slender fingers dance on the keys, and the melodious sound of the piano floats in the empty room. It feels great.

On the third day, Yang Liwen brought good news to Gu Wei.

Juku agrees to Gu Wei's investment request.

[Shanshan is coming] The planned total investment is 3000 million, they can allow Gu Wei to invest 1000 million, but only 25% of the shares.

As long as Gu Wei invests, the hero is his.

"Juku's calculations are really good. [Shanshan]'s entire crew is their people, and the venue is also [Why Shengxiaomo]'s venue. It's a modern drama, and I didn't find any popular stars, and I didn't need it. How could it cost 3000 million to do special effects?
Forget it, it was originally their drama, since we want to join, we have to abide by their rules.

Reply to Juku, I agree to invest. "

Gu Wei has nothing to hesitate. This is the rule in the circle. If you want to join other people's projects and you don't have the resources they need, you have to pay a premium, and what they say is what they say.

If it were an investor from another industry, believe it or not, the show would dare to call the filming cost to 5000 million.

At that time, I will use other people's money to make my own drama, and the rest will be pure profit.

However, Gu Wei is not at a loss. With the popularity of "Shanshan Is Coming" after its release, he has made a lot of money with an investment of 1000 million and 25%.

What's more, there is also the blessing of the male lead of the popular drama to his popularity.

Being famous and making money is a win-win situation.

"In terms of remuneration, how much does Drama Cool give?"

"300 million. 【Shanshan is coming】There are 34 episodes in total, and the average episode is close to 9."

Gu Wei was a little surprised
"The remuneration is generous."

"Mr. Gu, you just finished filming [Gu Jian Qi Tan]. Although it hasn't been released yet, it is a fairy tale drama with an investment of hundreds of millions. The industry is also very optimistic that this drama will be a hit.

So if you find your crew now, you will get a higher salary.

Juku's offer is reasonable. "

Yang Liwen explained.

Some time ago, I invested 2000 million in Wu Jing's [Wolf Warrior].

The company has launched a new drama [Prince Concubine's Promotion] with a total investment of 500 million. This drama basically has no stars, and all the actors and actresses are at cabbage prices. The money is spent on filming, so it can be so cheap.

There is 1250 million left in the company's account, and after investing in [Shanshan], it is a bit stretched.

Gu Wei thought about it, and simply invested the remaining 200 million US dollars in the film and television company.

(End of this chapter)