The thing is like this. Ever since Li Hyuk promised to enter, Bona Pictures has been in contact with several major investors such as Huali Film and Television, Enlight Pictures, and Power Studio. However, things have not gone smoothly because
Bona Pictures' appetite is too big, and other companies will not agree.
Li Hyuk is the initiator of the project. This historical officialdom drama adapted from an online novel can be said to be a scarce and unpopular subject in the market now, but it is because of Li Hyuk that it has attracted the attention of countless people.
Various gossips are flying all over the Internet, and there are rumors that the original cast of "Ming Dynasty 1566" will be invited to star. This TV series is well known among senior drama fans, and many people evaluate it as the best TV series in China.
As a result, everyone was curious about what kind of TV series Li Hyuk was going to make. It wasn't until Master Sanjie, the original author, revealed that his novel "Guanju Yipin" had been awarded the film and television adaptation rights, that everyone guessed part of the situation.
The hype has picked up, and the project has gained initial attention. Although the subject matter is unpopular, out of trust in Li He, several investors have fought for investment shares, which has become a scene in the industry recently.
After returning to China, Li He immediately held a joint meeting with several representatives to discuss the investment share. But the most important thing is that the project is actually still in the early preparation stage, and it will definitely not be possible to start filming this year.
Soon, Li Hyuk will have to go to Hollywood to participate in the filming of Damien Chazelle's new film. There will be "Operation Mekong" in the second half of the year, and there is also "In the Name of the People" to be determined. So this project has to come to the end.
It won't be promoted until next year, so it will take a long time for everyone to slowly reach an agreement.
"Oops," Li He sighed while sitting in Da Mi Mi's office.
Da Mi Mi chuckled and asked: "Why, are you living a retirement life ahead of schedule?"
Li He shook his head and said, "I have a big head, and several parties refused to give in. The quarrel made me dizzy."
"Who asked you to return home in a hurry? Why not hide in Italy?" Da Mi Mi was very upset about his vacation being ruined.
Li He shrugged and said: "I don't want to either. This is not Sister Duoduo saying that they are about to fight. I thought that if they don't cooperate, I will have to invest more, so I quickly came to be the peacemaker."
"I didn't expect them to argue fiercely, but they refused to leave or give in, right?" Da Mi Mi said with a smile.
"Yeah, now I have to go out and hide for a while, but it's your fault." Li He said.
Da Mi Mi shook his head and said: "I have to go to work too. I have to promote the last part of the "Tiny Times" series, as well as "Pumping Heart" with Li Yifeng, and "Rescue" with Bai Doufu.
I have to film, and I’m also filming "Xiu Chun Dao 2: Shura Battlefield" directed by Lu Yang."
Li He exclaimed: "Good guy, you are busier than me at work, but how is the quality? Don't make them all bad movies!"
Da Mi Mi rolled his eyes and said: "The competition among our female stars is very fierce. Last year I was only ranked 31st on the celebrity list. If I don't work hard this year, my position as the number one female star born in the 1985 generation will not be secure."
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"Come on, I still think that the quality of the works of star actors must pass the standard." Although he did not agree with Da Mi Mi's concept, Li Hyuk did not stop him. After all, Da Mi Mi is also an independent person, not a vassal. The two have different careers.
planning.
In this way, in order to avoid this trouble, just a few days after Li He returned to China, he hurried to Los Angeles to meet Damien Chazelle.
Speaking of Damien Chazelle, he has also been quite depressed recently. Initially, Emma Watson was chosen as the heroine of "La La Land", but he didn't expect that this eldest lady has a very difficult temper.
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Because "La La Land" is a musical, the leading actors need a lot of time to practice dancing. As the male lead, Li Hyuk naturally has no objections and is happy to go. But Emma Watson is quite difficult.
, she asked the crew to fly to London before she would cooperate with the rehearsals. Damien Chazelle was dumbfounded when he heard this condition.
You must know that the production cost of "La La Land" was actually only 30 million US dollars. Funds were already tight, but now you have to fly to London specially for Emma Watson. Isn't this deliberately torturing?
In addition, Emma Watson also hopes that Warner Pictures will replace the male lead Li Hyuk. The starring role of Li Hyuk was finalized by Warner Pictures and director Damien Chazelle, and even the actor contract was signed.
If you want to change it, you can change it. Who will pay the liquidated damages?
In the end, Damien Chazelle said that he couldn't afford it and was looking for another heroine. After hearing Emma Watson's series of sexy moves, Li Hyuk said that he was confused. What is going on? How did he offend this actress?
One of the Gryffindor Triangle?
Li Hyuk didn't understand, so he didn't think too much about it, but concentrated on dancing practice. According to the director's requirements, Li Hyuk had to practice for at least a month to reach the standard for starring in the film.
The crew did not wait too long for the heroine. After considering a number of candidates including cousin Jennifer Lawrence, model worker Jessica Chastain, widowed sister Scarlett Johansson, etc., the crew finally selected Stone Sister Ai
Ma Stone.
Emma Stone has Broadway stage performance experience and a certain foundation in musicals. Although she is not as popular as the others above, she has a good reputation in the industry.
Li Hyuk and Emma Stone met for the first time in a coffee shop in Los Angeles. Emma Stone was very interested in the film, but asked to meet Li Hyuk to understand the situation because she was interested in a person.
Chinese actors are worried.
It seems that except for the eldest brother Cheng Long, other Chinese actors have suffered great criticism in Hollywood, and there is no way around it.
"Hello, Miss Emma Stone." Under the introduction of Damien Chazelle, Li He met Emma Stone.
Although both are called Emma, this Emma is obviously more mature and polite, and at least she doesn't act like a big name.
"Hello, Lee, I didn't believe Director Chazelle had been praising you, but this meeting has greatly changed my impression of you," Emma Stone said.
"Thank you. In fact, after you get to know more deeply, you will find that I am actually better." Li He boasted about himself without any obstacles.
Emma Stone covered her mouth and smiled: "You are really different. You are different from the humble Chinese people I know."
Li He raised his eyebrows and said: "It's not that difficult to admit your own advantages frankly, but being too modest is hypocrisy."
"I agree. What do you want to drink? I'll treat you." Emma Stone said.
Li He called the waiter over and said to Emma Stone: "It's our first time meeting you, please give me a chance to treat her!"
"Okay, I want a latte." Emma Stone did not insist and asked Li He to treat her.
"Then I'd like cappuccino, and please give me some of your pastries." Li He handed the order to the waiter and said to Emma, "I got up to practice dancing in the morning and didn't eat. I hope you don't mind."
"It doesn't matter, I actually didn't eat either." Emma Stone admired Li He a little now. This Chinese was a little different.