China Entertainment: Sister, I don’t want to work hard anymore

It is worth mentioning that the 35-episode TV series "Bu Bu Jing Xin" has a total investment of 3500 million yuan.

Among them, Huiyang Pictures, as the producer, invested 2000 million yuan, accounting for 57% of the total investment share of the show.

In addition to Chu Hui's Huiyang Pictures, Zhao Baogang contributed 500 million yuan, Zhu Zhibin contributed 500 million yuan, Huang Lei contributed 200 million yuan, Chen Haowei contributed 100 million yuan, and the Jiang sisters contributed a total of 200 million yuan.

Chu Hui and Zhu Zhibin, who served as producers, only received a symbolic salary of 50 yuan each.

Director Lin Yufen’s salary was 150 million.

As the leading actor in the drama "Step by Step", Chu Hui received an average salary of 18 yuan per episode, with a salary of 630 million yuan.

In fact, with Chu Hui's current status and influence in the TV industry, he can definitely earn 20 yuan per episode.

This time he only received 18 yuan per episode because he was kind and would rather suffer some losses himself to save costs for the crew.

Compared with Chu Hui, who is on the front line, Song Yi, who is still a newcomer, only received a salary of 1 yuan for one episode this time, with a total salary of 8000 yuan.

As for the second male lead Chen Xiao's salary, it is only 7000 yuan per episode, and the total salary is 24 yuan.

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The entire crew of "Bu Bu Jing Xin" had a total remuneration of 1260 million yuan. Chu Hui, who was the highest paid, accounted for one-half of the total remuneration of the show.

Apart from the leading actor Chu Hui, the one with the highest salary is the veteran Hong Kong star Liu Songyan who only appeared in 6 episodes. The total salary is 60 yuan, and the average salary per episode is 10 yuan.

Although Huang Lei's wife Sun Li had fewer roles, less than 5 episodes, Chu Hui still offered her a salary of RMB 7 per episode, for a total salary of RMB 35.

Fortunately, most of the actors in the crew are relatively unknown newcomers, which also allows Chu Hui, the producer, to devote more funds to the production of this drama.

In addition to the 1260 million yuan in salary, the crew of "Bu Bu Jing Xin" still has about 2240 million yuan in funds, which can be used for the costumes, filming and other aspects of the show.

In addition, "Bu Bu Jing Xin" is a costume drama and a Qing palace drama. The etiquette in the drama is very many and complicated, which is very different from filming a modern drama.

To give a simple example, the way ancient people walk is very different from that of modern people, especially those in high positions.

Many actors in the crew are newcomers and have never filmed costume dramas or Qing palace dramas. Naturally, they are lacking in performance series such as etiquette.

In order to successfully film the movie "Step by Step", Chu Hui specially conducted a 10-day "etiquette exercise" in the company conference room before starting the filming:
In order to make the actors' words and deeds in the play have the style of the ancients, Chu Hui also specially hired Zhang Xiaolong to serve as the "etiquette instructor" of the play "Step by Step".

Zhang Xiaolong is not only an actor, but also has a master's degree in ancient Chinese history and a professor and master's tutor at the Central Academy of Drama. He has good looks, acting skills, and talent.

Because his teachers come from the same school, strictly speaking, Zhang Xiaolong can be regarded as Chu Hui's Chinese opera teacher.

As the male protagonist, Chu Hui, along with Song Yi, Chen Xiao, Lin Gengxin and others, participated in the etiquette instruction class of his senior brother Zhang Xiaolong.

"In this play, we are particular about how to kneel down and salute, and how to do a half-squat salute."

"When you kneel down to say hello, whether you kneel on your left leg or your right leg, and the height of your kneeling, etc. all have their own particularities."

"In addition, there are also differences in the etiquette given to the emperor, the queen, and the queen mother."

"The emperor is given the ritual of three kneels and nine prostrations, and the queen dowager and empress are given the ritual of six kneels and three kneels..."

Seeing Zhang Xiaolong giving a lecture on the stage, Chu Hui also listened very seriously, and other actors naturally did not dare to neglect him.

In fact, Chu Hui also knew in his heart that the etiquette mentioned by Zhang Xiaolong may not necessarily be consistent with history. It is more of an artistic design rather than a historical restoration.

Because in Chu Hui's view, there is no way to restore history, we can only get as close as possible.

But because of the trivial matters, it was impossible for Chu Hui to stay in the conference room every day and learn etiquette knowledge and practice.

For example, during the recent period, in addition to preparing for the drama "Bu Bu Jing Xin", Chu Hui is also preparing for another drama - "The Days of Living with a Stewardess".

Like the upcoming "Bu Bu Jing Xin", the drama "Living with a Stewardess" is also adapted from an online novel.

The drama "Living with a Stewardess" tells the story of the pure love life of Lu Fei, a white-collar worker in Shanghai, and Ran Jing, a stewardess.

Although the drama "Living with a Stewardess", whether it is the original novel or the script, is very pure love, there is no large-scale content, and the male and female protagonists do live together.

But because the word "cohabitation" could not pass the review, Chu Hui had no choice but to compromise and find a way to modify it.

As for the male and female protagonists of the play, Chu Hui is currently considering Wen Zhang and Tong Liya.

After Ma Yili read the script "Living with a Stewardess", she also expressed her position to Chu Hui, hoping that Chu Hui could let Wen Zhang star. In fact, Chu Hui doesn't have a big problem with who will play the leading role in this drama. Anyway, he doesn't act himself, as long as he can make money.

Moreover, after Wen Zhang became popular through the drama "Struggle", he can be regarded as a second- and third-tier actor. Let him play the leading actor in the drama "Living with the Stewardess", and it will be more beneficial to cooperate with Tong Liya. sale of the play.

The reason why Chu Chu did not use his own company's artists to star is because the company is currently full of novice actors. Chen Xiao and Lin Gengxin are not well-known. If they were to play the male lead, they might have to lose money.

In addition, the relationship between Chu Hui and Ma Yili is not to mention that Xiaowen is definitely the first choice, and he also has an explanation for Commander Ma.

After all, a long time ago, before he was with Commander Ma, Chu Hui promised Commander Ma that he would save a drama for Xiao Wen.

That afternoon, when Chu Hui came out of the conference room and saw Zhang Jianing sitting outside the door, he was slightly startled and asked: "Jianing, why are you here?"

It is worth mentioning that Zhang Jianing is Chu Hui's Chinese drama junior sister. Like Song Yi, she has tried to audition for three dramas: "Yanjing Love Story", "Snow Leopard" and "Bu Bu Jingxin", and was eventually cast in all of them. Swish down.

Although Zhang Jianing looks average, he seems to be quite well-behaved and sensible. Chu Hui personally likes him better.

Because Zhang Jianing was listed as a candidate three times in a row and he was eventually eliminated, Chu Hui felt somewhat guilty towards her.

Therefore, Chu Hui was a little surprised to see Zhang Jianing in the company this time, thinking that she was here to seek revenge.

Zhang Jianing smiled and explained: "Brother, I'll wait for my uncle to finish class."

After hearing Zhang Jianing's words, Chu Hui suddenly realized: "Teacher Zhang Xiaolong is your uncle?"

Zhang Jianing said proudly: "Yes, I didn't expect it."

Chu Hui smiled and nodded: "Well, I really didn't expect that."

Zhang Jianing then said: "Brother, let me tell you something again. The Chen Xiao you just signed is also my classmate."

Chu Hui smiled and replied: "Oh? Really? I know, I seem to have heard you talk about it before."

"Now that you're here, come into my office and sit for a while and have a cup of tea."

Zhang Jianing was not shy and replied with a smile: "Okay."

While making tea, Chu Hui asked Zhang Jianing: "Jianing, senior brother didn't choose you this time. Are you disappointed?"

Zhang Jianing did not deny it and told Chu Hui the truth: "To be honest, senior brother, I am quite disappointed."

"But I also know how fierce the competition is in this industry, so I feel better that I am not the only one who failed."

Chu Hui smiled and praised: "Yes, you have a good attitude."

"Although we didn't succeed in cooperating this time, I can assure you that if there is a suitable role for you in the future, I will definitely notify you."

Zhang Jianing smiled and said gratefully: "Thank you, senior brother. Next time you film a new movie, I will come to audition."

Without waiting for Chu Hui to answer, Zhang Jianing continued: "But senior brother, you have such a bad eye for selecting people. You actually signed Chen Xiao from our class."

Chu Hui asked with interest: "What do you mean? Is Chen Xiao very popular in your class?"

Zhang Jianing said "hmm" and said, "Yes, he is the most popular male student in our class. Every girl in our class likes him, every one of them."

Chu Hui smiled and asked: "Everyone? Including you?"

Zhang Jianing hesitated for a moment and said sheepishly: "Uh... I like her too, but it's not the kind of love between men and women, it's the kind of love between classmates."

"Maybe it's because he is better. Anyway, we all like him very much..."

There is a saying that explanation is cover-up, cover-up is fact.

Although Zhang Jianing kept explaining, Chu Hui still felt that Zhang Jianing might like or have a crush on Chen Xiao.

In fact, even if Zhang Jianing likes Chen Xiao, Chu Hui thinks it is quite normal and is not surprised.

After all, Chen Xiao is indeed good-looking, especially his costume style, which is even better than modern costumes. He is a proper handsome man in costume.

If Chen Xiao didn't look good, Chu Hui would decisively sign Chen Xiao to his company. (End of chapter)