Early the next morning, as soon as Tang Wu woke up from her sleep, she received a call from Xu Weizhou. She looked a little surprised. After all, Director Xu had just finished filming the singing movie and had been working hard for three or four months. Now it was time to take a vacation.
Thinking of yesterday's brief script reading, Tang Wu felt a little hesitant, thinking that Director Xu wanted to persuade her to film again.
But she is really not very interested in the script "Seven Personalities", or even not interested at all. Recently, her mind has been filled with the plot scenes of "Steel Horn", and recently, she even refused to participate in it.
"Steel No." has a trace of regret.
Therefore, when she received a call from Xu Weizhou, Tang Wu wanted to refuse to answer the call for a moment, but Director Xu was her boss after all, and she could not forget the kindness of knowing and meeting him, so she answered the call: "Director Xu, so
morning."
"Is it early? You little girls are too sleepy." Xu Weizhou said with a smile: "It's almost noon now, haven't you gotten up yet?"
Tang Wu looked at the time and saw that it was already 10:40 in the morning. She felt a little embarrassed at once: "That's it, Director Xu, I usually sleep for about ten hours. I read a novel for a while last night and didn't wake up until early in the morning.
Fall asleep."
"It's a good thing to be able to sleep. When I'm my age, being able to sleep quietly for six hours, let alone ten hours, is a luxury."
Xu Weizhou said with a smile, then changed the subject and explained his purpose: "Yesterday I contacted Tan Gaohan from Guangguang's agent and got the script of "Steel Number"..."
Tang Wu perked up: "Have you read it?"
Xu Weizhou nodded and said: "After reading it, it is indeed a rare and good script. It is not surprising at first glance, but the details are revealed. Every character and the fate of each character makes people cry while watching it."
Tang Wu feels the same way: "Indeed, and in my opinion, once this "Steel Horn" is made into a movie, it will be the absolute classic love movie in the history of Chinese movies in the next ten years. It is ranked second and no one will
Dare to be number one again."
"Romance movie?"
Xu Weizhou nodded slowly and said: "I would like to hear your specific views on this script again. Apart from the love in the play, what is it about this script that you will never forget?"
"Besides the unforgettable love, what moved me the most was the attitude of different people facing death when the ship encountered the glacier and capsized. Those who have faith, those who are calm, those who value responsibility more than life
More important people, those gentlemen who still give priority to women and children in the face of disaster..."
Tang Wu recalled the content of the script and couldn't help but feel excited as she spoke: "This not only reflects the original beauty of human nature, but also reflects some of the values of society at that time. Of course, in the script, I also saw some human nature.
The ugly side, but I choose to forget these. I am willing to remember the glory of humanity and the tragedy of this disaster."
Xu Weizhou couldn't help but applaud Tang Wu's speech. He smiled and said: "Yes, Xiao Tang, having such an opinion means that you have thoroughly read the core content of this script. Now, let me tell you good news.
, last night, after my discussion with Mr. Tan, and with Han Sen’s approval, they finally decided to let me direct the filming of the script of "Steel Number"..."
Tang Wu slowly opened her mouth, showing a look of surprise. She suddenly filtered out some of Xu Weizhou's subsequent words. She only learned that the other party was directing "Steel Horn". In an instant, she blurted out: "Director Xu
, if I play the heroine, do you think it’s suitable?”
"Of course it's appropriate."
Xu Weizhou nodded and said: "Whether it's your appearance or your speech and behavior, you are born with the temperament of an old aristocratic lady. This was shown in your first movie "Chinese Princess", and this "Steel Horn"
"In ", the heroine Deng Qingsi matches your image and temperament very well. You only need a little training to restore the real Deng Qingsi."
"The real Deng Qingsi? Is there really such a person in history?"
"As long as you believe it in your heart, then she really exists."
When Tang Wu heard this, she fell into deep thought.
She recalled the description of Deng Qingsi in the script. Rather than saying that Deng Qingsi was an old aristocratic lady, it would be better to say that she was a woman who had to marry a fiancé that she was completely uninterested in in order to solve the family's declining situation.
To put it more simply, she is a flamboyant socialite, a flower in the greenhouse.
It is not difficult for Tang Wu to perform such a role well, but if she wants to perform it brilliantly, make it fresh in the memory of all audiences, and even become a representative character in Tang Wu's career, Tang Wu needs to think carefully.
For example, label Deng Qingsi with some personality, behavior, hobbies, tastes, etc., slowly flesh out the character, and then fully engage in it, turning yourself into the real Deng Qingsi.
Just when Tang Wu was lost in thought, Xu Weizhou said again: "Tan Gaohan and I had a lot of conversations late at night. There was no argument about the choice of the heroine. We both felt that you fit the character of Deng Qingsi very well. As for one of the paragraphs
In fact, there are many solutions to the nude scene, either using nude substitutes or directly cropping the scene. However, this nude scene is the top priority. It serves as a link between the past and the next in the entire movie and cannot be deleted...
"
When Tang Wu heard this, she nodded silently.
How could she not know this? After all, the nude scene needed to be drawn by the protagonist Li Wei with paper and pen. It was precisely because of this painting that the elderly Deng Qingsi saw it decades later.
A subsequent series of reminiscence shots.
It can be said that the entire movie relies on this painting to advance the plot. With this painting, Deng Qingsi can enter into memories.
"My suggestion is to use a naked substitute."
Xu Weizhou said: "Any great work is inseparable from the dedication and sacrifice of actors."
"I'll think about it again."
Tang Wu said.
Xu Weizhou nodded: "I am leaving for Guangguang Group today. The preparations for the entire crew will be carried out by me. I plan to start filming after autumn, so you still have a long time to think about it. Don't rush to reply to me."
After receiving Tang Wu's consent, Xu Weizhou hung up the phone. In fact, he was not very sure whether Tang Wu was determined to act in this movie. After all, Tang Wu was already considered successful and had no shortage of fame and fortune.
Her personal representative work is that she is a very high-quality actress. Even if she does not star in "Steel," there are still a lot of scripts for her to choose from.
However, if he wanted to have a masterpiece that would leave a lasting name in history, Xu Weizhou thought that now was a very good opportunity.
After exercising in the gym, having lunch, and taking a nap for dozens of minutes, Xu Weizhou left for Guangguang Group to sign a directing contract with Tan Gaohan for "Steel No."
But what he never expected was that the meeting place for Tan Gaohan and him was not at Guangguang Group, but in a very brand-new office building that had just been renovated on the Fifth Ring Road. It was a long way from the city business center where Guangguang Group was located.
It's a long distance, almost out of the capital.
After arriving at the place, Tan Gaohan was already waiting in front of the office building.
The office building has three floors in total.
However, it is more like a huge factory than an office building. The exterior wall seems to have just been renovated and is very bright. There are four big characters "Cen Luo Wan Xian" printed on it. Even from a distance of one or two kilometers, you can see
Seeing these majestic four golden characters, especially under the sunlight, they emit a beautiful golden glow.
When you walk into the factory, you can see that there is a very large space of more than 2,000 square meters. The first floor is all exhibition halls. There are some desks and chairs that have not yet had their plastic films removed, and the middle is empty.
Looking up, you can see the huge glass skylight on the third floor, which allows direct sunlight to shine in, making it very bright.
Only then did Xu Weizhou realize in hindsight that the whole building seemed a bit like a bird's nest.
The second floor is for offices, and the third floor is for leisure, entertainment, restaurants and other facilities.
"here it is……"
Knowing this, Xu Weizhou couldn't help but wonder and asked.
Tan Gaohan smiled and said: "Director Xu, this place is called Senluo Wanxiang, and it is also Han Sen's personal studio."
"Such a big studio?" Xu Weizhou was a little shocked.
It was not that he was shocked by such a large studio, but that Han Sen had such a large personal studio at such a young age. He immediately reacted and asked: "Han Sen is not an artist of Guangguang Group? He
Didn’t you just sign the contract for one year? Are you setting up a personal studio now? Are you terminating the contract with Ray?"
"It's not that the contract is terminated. Han Sen's establishment of his personal studio was unified by the Enlight Group and is legal and compliant. So Director Xu, don't worry. Even if you cooperate with Han Sen's personal studio, the various resources of the Enlight Group
, it will still be used by Han Sen’s studio.”
"In other words, in the form of affiliation? Isn't this the same treatment as Li Ang?"
Xu Weizhou couldn't hide his surprise. He didn't know much about Han Sen. Even though he was famous all over the country, he only had great influence in the music world. In the film world, although Han Sen was considered famous, he was still far from famous.
It’s not something that big directors like Xu Weizhou would pay special attention to.
All he knew about Han Sen was a little encyclopedia research before going to bed last night.
Now it seems that Han Sen's achievements, strength and influence far exceed what he knew from the information.
Feeling emotional for a moment.
The younger generation actually has such a terrifying figure.
Immediately, he came back to his senses: "In other words, all the copyrights of the script "Steel Number" belong to Senluo Wanxiang? If I want to sign a contract, I can only sign with Senluo Wanxiang?"
"Theoretically, yes." Tan Gaohan nodded.
Xu Weizhou remained silent for a long time.
Having been in this industry for so long, he has a clear grasp of some of the benefits.
The studio Senluo Wanxiang has just been established. As a leading director in China, he announced that his next film will be cooperating with the little-known studio Senluo Wanxiang. The market valuation of this studio will definitely skyrocket.
A terrifying situation.
He hesitated for a while, and while visiting the studio, he asked: "How much money are you going to invest in preparing "Steel"?"
Tan Gaohan replied: "According to Han Sen's request, the entire Steel Ship needs to be restored to a 1:1 model, so the cost is huge. The investment scale is temporarily estimated at 500 million."
Xu Weizhou paused. It wasn't that he looked down on Han Sen, but after all, Han Sen had just debuted for a year. Even in the past year, Han Sen risked his life to make money, could he earn 500 million?
He shook his head and said: "With all due respect, without the help of Enlight Group, the biggest financial problem cannot be solved, and this "Steel" may have difficulty in production."
Tan Gaohan said with a smile: "The Guangguang side has actually read the script earlier, and they directly refused to invest in this movie, so we can only find foreign aid to attract investment. Judging from Han Sen's current popularity and strength, he is a
There should be no problem if someone can raise 500 million in capital from the capital market."
Xu Weizhou fell into deep thought. After a moment, he added: "If we restore the steel ship at a 1:1 ratio, I personally think that 500 million is far from enough. At least 700 million can be used to achieve the most perfect effect.
"
"With 700 million, it needs a box office of more than 2 billion to make back the money, and with a box office of 2 billion, it can enter the top ten movies at the annual box office."
Xu Weizhou said slowly: "If you are really willing to give it a try, you must be prepared for the bankruptcy of the studio and related companies at any time."
Even Tan Gaohan was silent now.
In his previous budget, the filming of "Steel" only required one or two billion, but when Han Sen proposed to restore the real scene 1:1, he doubled the budget, which would cost about three to four billion.
The 500 million he reported to Xu Weizhou just now was actually too high.
But I didn't expect that Xu Weizhou would be even more ruthless and directly said that it would take at least 700 million to produce the most perfect work.
Now Tan Gaohan is a bit clueless.
To be honest, the investment cost of 700 million is too high, and anyone would give up if they were not very confident in this script.
But in the end, Tan Gaohan still said: "Even if we lose money, we will have to start all over again. Moreover, with Han Sen's current strength and popularity, he is still very popular in the market. Even if it is 700 million, it can be prepared."
."
Now even Xu Weizhou gave Tan Gaohan a thumbs up: "You have courage."
After speaking, he no longer struggled with whether the other party needed to use his fame to promote the value of the studio, and directly followed Tan Gaohan to the conference room. During the period, he also took the time to make a phone call and asked his assistant and lawyer to come with the seal.
Sign a contract.
Xu Weizhou also owns a company, and all daily contracts are signed by the company, which can be regarded as risk aversion. Therefore, even if the company goes bankrupt and liquidates, it has little to do with Xu Weizhou.
But this is just a precaution to avoid risks. If there are no risks, then everything is happy.