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

Although Chu Hui was confident in himself, he was not sure about the movie's box office.

It was also his film directorial debut, and Chu Hui did not dare to spend too much money to invest in the movie "A Man on the Road".

No matter how much money is saved, the production cost of the movie "Unfortunately" will be at least 400 million yuan.

In 2009, a movie with an investment of 400 million was already very rare and a very small production.

Even if this is the case, in order to recoup the cost of a movie with an investment of 400 million, the box office must reach at least 1200 million yuan.

Moreover, from 2009 to the present, in just a few months, Huiyang Pictures has planned to continue filming two dramas, "Step by Step" and "Living with a Stewardess."

In addition, Huiyang Pictures also invested 500 million to prepare and film "Defense of Marriage" directed by Zhao Baogang and starring Huang Lei, Tong Dawei, Ma Yili and others.

In addition, before this, Chu Hui used most of his income to stock up on houses and buy Tencent stocks.

However, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if no one supports it, Chu Hui has to spend 400 million to invest in the movie "Unfortunately", so there is still no great pressure.

A huge loss of 400 million, Chu Hui can completely bear it.

"I'll send the script to your email. If you have any ideas after reading it, please call me back as soon as possible."

When he learned that Chu Hui was preparing to make a movie and invited him to star in the film, Xu Zheng agreed without even thinking about it.

"If the script is not good, I will definitely not take it. If the script is good, I will definitely act. I hope you can understand."

When he learned that Chu Hui invited him to star in his first film directed by himself, Wang Baoqiang did not agree immediately.

"Baoqiang, I wrote a script for you. It's a movie script..."

Even if the script doesn't work, it doesn't matter. He can change it. Xu Zheng shouldn't do too many things like changing the script and lines on the spot.

In fact, it's not just Xu Zheng. In the film and television industry, any actor who has some pursuits will want to make movies.

After talking to Wang Baoqiang on the phone, Chu Hui then dialed Xu Zheng's number.

Wang Baoqiang smiled and said, "Okay, I'm quite busy these days. I'll try to give you a reply within 10 days."

Chu Hui knew very well that for the movie "Unfortunately" to be successful, two good actors, Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng, were indispensable.

After so many years of filming plays and TV series, what Xu Zheng wants to make the most is movies after all.

Chu Hui naturally understood this truth and replied with a smile: "Of course, business cannot be a friendship."

"We can't ruin our lifelong brotherhood because of a bad play."

When he received the call from Chu Hui, Wang Baoqiang was still in Zhangjiakou, filming the TV series "Forward for New China".

After confirming the filming of the movie "On the Road", Chu Hui immediately contacted Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng.

Wang Baoqiang looks silly, but in fact he is not a blindly loyal person, and he is measured in everything he does.

Xu Zheng understands better than anyone else the importance of opportunities to him, so every time there is an opportunity to make a movie, he is not willing to let it go.

On the phone, Wang Baoqiang said gratefully: "Brother, thank you, but what I want to say is that before I can act in this play, I still need to read your script."

A few years ago, in order to appear in the movie "Crazy Stone", which was self-made and directed by Ning Hao, Xu Zheng played a small role without even being paid.

Because Xu Zheng knows very well that as an actor, acting skills are only basic skills, a stepping stone, and the most important opportunity.

What's more, Chu Hui's ability to write, direct and act in TV series is no longer a secret in this circle.

Even if the movie script written by Chu Hui cannot reach a high level, it will not be too bad. It is definitely guaranteed.

Knowing that Chu Hui planned to direct a TV series and transition into a movie director, Xu Zheng didn't want to miss this opportunity. What if Chu Hui was the next Ning Hao?

Xu Zheng didn't want to miss this opportunity to hug his thigh.

Therefore, Xu Zheng didn't even read the script and said readily: "No problem, Director Chu, I have a schedule, when will it be filmed? I can join the team at any time!"

Chu Hui smiled and replied: "Brother Zheng, it's not so fast. The script has just been reviewed and is still in preparation. It will probably take a few months."

Xu Zheng then asked: "Director Chu, can I read the script first?" Chu Hui smiled and said, "Of course, I will send the script to your email, and you can tell me your email."

Xu Zheng smiled and nodded: "Okay, okay, I'll send it right away."

That night.

Xu Zheng received the script from Chu Hui at his home in Yanjing and started reading it in his study.

Xu Zheng's wife Tao Hong, after putting her daughter Xu Xiaobao to sleep, could not wait for her husband to return to the bedroom, so she went to the study to look for him.

Seeing Xu Zheng sitting in front of the computer and looking at the computer screen with a smile, Tao Hong smiled and said: "Which beautiful woman are you chatting with and smiling so happily?"

Xu Zheng was watching in fascination when he suddenly heard his wife Tao Hong's voice. He was also startled and said, "Why did you come in without knocking on the door? You scared me."

Without waiting for Tao Hong to answer, Xu Zheng continued: "I'm not chatting with anyone. I'm reading the script. The script written by Chu Hui invited me to play the male lead."

When Tao Hong heard the name "Chu Hui", he didn't feel unfamiliar, but he was also surprised.

Because she knew clearly that her husband and Chu Hui basically had nothing to do with each other in private.

Tao Hong asked curiously: "Chu Hui? Is it the actor Chu Hui?"

Xu Zheng smiled proudly and said: "I don't know, Chu Hui is not only an actor, but also a screenwriter, director and producer."

Tao Hong has not cooperated with Chu Hui, but he also knows that this young man has an impression and knows that he is not bad looking. After all, his drama has not been broadcast on TV in the past few years.

But Tao Hong never knew that Chu Hui was not only good at acting, but also talented as a director and screenwriter, and he couldn't help but appreciate him a little more.

Seeing that her husband had been reading the script, Tao Hong didn't want to disturb him, so he went back to the room by himself.

After reading the script of "People on the Road", Xu Zheng immediately called Chu Hui and expressed his stance to Chu Hui, asking Chu Hui to leave the role of boss to him and not to find anyone else. .

Chu Hui also took this opportunity to reveal to Xu Zheng that his financial situation was not very good for the time being, and he might not be able to pay him much for the film.

In addition, Chu Hui also revealed to Xu Zheng that he had invited Wang Baoqiang to work with him on the drama "Unfortunately".

Because he was optimistic about the script and the production team of "A Man on the Road", Xu Zheng felt that it would be a pity to miss it, and did not bargain with Chu Hui.

Obviously, what Xu Zheng lacks is not money, but opportunities.

In Xu Zheng's opinion, if the drama "A Stranger on the Road" can be as popular and popular as "Crazy Stone", it might be possible to make a sequel in the future.

It was because of his supporting role in "Crazy Stone" that Huang Bo gained a foothold in the film industry. In just a few years, he starred in more than ten movies such as "Crazy Racing" and "Bullfighting". It has become a veritable movie card, achieving overtaking in corners.

Although Xu Zheng debuted earlier than Huang Bo, he has also become a popular TV actor because of many popular dramas such as "Li Wei Becomes an Official", "Spring Splendid Pig Bajie", "Love Through Time and Space".

But in the film industry, Xu Zheng has never done much, and was even pushed out of his position by Huang Bo.

Therefore, Xu Zheng cherishes this opportunity to star in "The Lost Road" and does not care about the salary.

For example, Xu Zheng's movie "Nightclub", which he collaborated with Li Xiaolu and Qiao Renliang last year, had a ridiculously low total cost of only 200 million. He also received almost no salary, only a symbolic red envelope.

Moreover, Xu Zheng is also a veteran. He knows better than anyone else that most movies are owed money, only a few can make back their money, and even fewer make money.

All in all, even if Chu Hui didn't give him a penny, Xu Zheng would still be willing to star in the movie "Unfortunately".

If Chu Hui didn't ask him to act in a movie, Xu Zheng would have wanted to write his own script and become the director and make the movie.

A few days later, Wang Baoqiang also called Chu Hui and told Chu Hui that he was willing to star in the drama "Unfortunately".

Wang Baoqiang also fell silent after learning that the cost of the movie "A Man on the Road" was only 400 million, and that Chu Hui could only give him a salary of 30 at most.

Fortunately, after discussing it with his agent, Wang Baoqiang got his agent's consent and decided to participate in the movie "Unfortunately".

In Chu Hui's view, after the two lively combinations of Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang were confirmed, the movie "On the Road" has basically been half successful.

As for the other characters in the movie, with Chu Hui's current connections in the industry, as long as he opens his mouth, there will definitely be many friends willing to help. (End of chapter)