Chapter 462 Old Boy
Seeing that the time was almost over, Zhang Hehuan got up and went to the restaurant.
When he met An Ran and Yongshi outside the restaurant, Zhang Hehuan laughed and said, "The arrival of the two big stars makes the new star field shine brightly."
An Ran said: "You are really hypocritical, we are also part of the New Star Domain."
Yongshi said: "Mr. Zhang, is the Korean TV series still going well?"
Zhang He nodded happily and said, "Smooth, smooth!"
An Ran said angrily: "Of course it went smoothly. The National Goddess partner, I guess I feel happy every day."
Yongshi said: "Quan Zhixian, I like her very much. She is really charming. Are you playing a couple with her in this drama?"
An Ran said: "It's not always a mother and son." She had some resentment about this. It was clearly a script written by Zhang Hehuan and a TV series released by the Korean company in Xinxingyuan. Why didn't she let herself play the heroine? Of course, she also read the script and thought that this role was indeed more suitable for Quan Zhixian, but she still wanted to play with Zhang Hehuan in her heart.
Zhang Hehuan laughed and said, "Couple."
An Ran said deliberately: "Is there a passionate scene?"
Zhang Hehuan said: "As soon as you said that, I'll remind me, and I'll go back and add some passionate scenes."
An Ran reminded him: "I heard that you were almost beaten by Quan Zhixian's fans last time. I advise you to think twice before doing it. The passionate scene was so exciting at that time, but the consequences were very serious."
Yongshi laughed, and she also saw the scandal between Zhang Hehuan and Quan Zhixian. Quan Zhixian is a national goddess in South Korea. If Zhang Hehuan really acted in passionate scenes with her, she would probably offend many people.
They came to the room, An Ran took the initiative to make tea, Yongshi got up to help, and Mu Xichun arrived with Rao Xiaozhi.
Zhang Hehuan laughed and said, "Director!"
Rao Xiaozhi said: "Mr. Zhang!" He took two steps almost. Facing the big director who gave him the opportunity of this little boss, Rao Xiaozhi must show considerable respect.
Zhang Hehuan shook hands with him and introduced Rao Xiaozhi to An Ran and Yongshi. After introducing it, he smiled at Rao Xiaozhi and said, "I don't need to introduce them?"
Rao Xiaozhi nodded. He is not a big director, but An Ran and Yongshi are undoubtedly both actresses with considerable popularity. Yongshi plays the heroine in the first-line production "A Chinese Ghost Story". An Ran is a Mu Girl and the starring actor of "My Savage Girl". Rao Xiaozhi also understood that Zhang Hehuan called them over and basically determined the starring lineup. He had no say in this regard.
An Ran and Yong Shi both greeted Rao Xiaozhi. They had never heard of Rao Xiaozhi before. I wonder why Zhang Hehuan knew so many big directors, so why did he find an unknown drama director? This movie saves money so much?
Zhang Hehuan greeted everyone to sit down, Mu Xichun arranged for the serving, and Zhang Hehuan said straight to the point: "Director Rao, An Ran plays Bai Hui, Yongshi plays He Rui, how do you think the roles of the two of them are in line? If you think it is not suitable, just say it."
Rao Xiaozhi dared not say it was inappropriate. In fact, he was happy to see them starring. First of all, their appearance was the best choice. He had also seen their works. An Ran's acting skills were very good. Although Yongshi was not an acting player, she was also very good-looking. Her temperament had a resentful smell, which was particularly in line with the thriller film.
Rao Xiaozhi said: "It's so suitable. Mr. Zhang has a great vision!" He cherished this opportunity to direct the movie, so he bit the bullet and flattered Zhang Hehuan.
Zhang Hehuan said: "It's not that I have a strong vision, I won't hide it from you. They are both contracted artists from our company. They don't have to leave any other people's land. Of course, they are close to their own people when they have the chance. They don't even need to pay for their own money. This time they are playing in a friendly manner, hahaha..."
Rao Xiaozhi understood that he was hinting that he was already mentally prepared for the pay before coming here, but Zhang Hehuan's words made him re-estimate it.
Zhang Hehuan said: "Director Rao, you have read the script. In your opinion, you can control the budget of this movie within a range, don't worry, just say it!"
Rao Xiaozhi had long known from Mu Xichun that this movie was produced at a low cost. Zhang Hehuan had just pointed out to him that neither female leads would need a pay. He thought in his mind that if he made a budget too high, he might miss this opportunity. He removed the pay of the two female leads, reduced the cost to the lowest, and made the movie well. He quickly calculated it in his heart.
Rao Xiaozhi said: "Removing the pay of the two starring actors is not considered promotional, I estimate that the cost can be two million."
Zhang Hehuan looked at Rao Xiaozhi in shock. Rao Xiaozhi complained in his heart, "He wouldn't think it's too much if two million yuan is too much?" Such a good book, if the cost is compressed, it will affect the quality of the movie. He emphasized: "If the cost is compressed, it may affect the quality of the film. I like the quality of this film very much, so I can not give it guidance."
Mu Xichun wanted to laugh a little. The earliest budget for Zhang Hehuan's movie was 10 million, but now it has been voluntarily compressed to 2 million by Rao Xiaozhi. Both the starring actor and the director have offered not to pay for the film. This situation is rare in the mainland film industry, which proves that the script of this movie is really great.
Zhang Hehuan said: "Director Rao, I will pay as much as you pay. Since you refuse to say it, I can only refer to your past standards and improve it on this basis. What do you think of 500,000?"
Rao Xiaozhi didn't expect to give him so much: "I really like this movie, and the pay doesn't matter."
Zhang Hehuan said: "You are not the contracted director of my company. I can't take advantage of you for nothing. I just decided. I'll give you five million in the budget for the movie, which is probably enough."
Gu Zhuo/span>Rao Xiaozhi nodded repeatedly and said, "Enough, enough, but not so much, the budget of three million is very surplus."
Zhang Hehuan smiled at Mu Xichun and said, "Look at the other person, Director Rao, he will consider it for our company."
Mu Xichun said: "After lunch, we will officially enter the signing process. Director Rao thinks when can the camera be turned on? How long will the shooting cycle take?"
Rao Xiaozhi said: "The filming can be started at the end of the month. The drama does not require many outdoor scenes, basically they are indoors, and there are not many actors. If it goes well, the filming can be started in the middle of the month. I guess it should be able to finish filming within a month."
Mu Xichun nodded and looked at Zhang Hehuan and said, "That is to say, all the movies can be completed by the end of July."
Zhang Hehuan said: "You can hand it over to Donggua later and let him try the equipment first."
Mu Xichun said: "But the Halloween schedule is probably too late. In the later stage, the review will be submitted, and the theater screening needs to be coordinated. I guess Christmas will also be the earliest." She thought to herself, should Zhang Hehuan use this small-cost video to compete in the Christmas season again? The Christmas season has "Old Cannon" released by them. If the two movies are played together, it is likely that their family will be beaten up.
Zhang Hehuan said: "Don't deliberately choose schedules. This movie is very low, so we don't have box office pressure." He turned to Rao Xiaozhi and said: "Director Rao, just be confident and bold. You don't have to consider the schedule and promotion of the movie, and don't have to consider whether to make money or not. My only requirement for this movie is quality, and you have to help An Ran and Yongshi realize the potential of them."
Rao Xiaozhi nodded and said, "Okay! I will do my best." His cell phone rang, and Rao Xiaozhi picked up the phone: "Yang'er, yes, I'm in Nanjiang, yes, yes, yes! New Star Domain, what? Ah! Then... I'll ask."
Rao Xiaozhi felt a little embarrassed when he put down the phone: "Mr. Zhang, I am a friend."
Zhang Hehuan said: "Is there something wrong? Then let's end it soon."
Rao Xiaozhi said: "No, he is also a director major. Recently, he is in Nanjiang and wants to welcome me. I heard that I am in the company, so he also wants to come and have a look."
Zhang Hehuan laughed and said, "Okay, welcome him to visit."
Mu Xichun said: "Who is your friend?"
Rao Xiaozhi said: "His name is Xiao Yang, and he graduated from the Advertising Director Department of Beijing Film Academy."
Zhang Hehuan was stunned for a moment: "Xiao Yang? Singing?"
Rao Xiaozhi said: "He is singing now and has made a group, but he has not made any trouble. The music industry is more difficult to get along with than the film industry."
Zhang Hehuan said: "What is the name of the combination?"
"Old boy!"
Zhang Hehuan said: "What is his partner's name?"
"Wang Taili, Mr. Zhang has heard their songs?"
Zhang Hehuan said: "No!" In the past world, the combination of these two should be called the Chopstick Brothers, and they have become popular with the two songs "Old Boy" and "Father".
Xiao Yang is a treasure. Although he looks ordinary, he is definitely a box office elixir. His combination with Wang Taili is also famous in the music industry.
Zhang Hehuan said: "Please come over quickly, I'll wait here."
Rao Xiaozhi thought he had heard it wrong. His friend was worse than him. It would not be so important to Zhang Hehuan. Rao Xiaozhi thought it was because of his own reasons. He was a little moved. Zhang Hehuan, as the boss of the New Star Domain, valued him so much, and even his friends showed such respect. It was really touching.
Mu Xichun knew Zhang Hehuan very well. It was definitely not because Zhang Hehuan was willing to stay. He should be interested in Rao Xiaozhi's friends.
Xiao Yang rushed over quickly. With Wang Taili, he was fatter than Zhang Hehuan's impression, which made him look more honest, and he looked a little lustful when he smiled, with an ordinary image, without the temperament of a celebrity, and was the kind that could not be found in the crowd. Wang Taili was older and more mature and persistent.
Xiao Yang is very modest and low-key. When Rao Xiaozhi introduced him, he stretched out his hands to shake hands with Zhang Hehuan: "Hello, Teacher Zhang, I especially like your music."
Zhang Hehuan said deliberately: "Which song do you like?"
Chapter completed!