The filming of The Legend of the Condor Heroes came to Hengdian Film and Television City.
There are hundreds of crew members here, and every day just eating costs hundreds of thousands.
The crew first held a simple opening ceremony outside the hotel.
A lot of media came to interview.
[May I ask Director Qian, you are filming a martial arts drama again after such a long time... Because as I said before, in fact, you have basically filmed the martial arts drama. As far as we know, the screenwriter of this drama
It’s Qi Ji. So what did Qi Ji write in the script that moved you so much? That he was actually willing to give up his promise and start filming a martial arts film again?]
The reporter got straight to the point right from the start of the interview.
Qian Sansui held the microphone and replied calmly: "Of course it's because of the story. I believe everyone already knows Qi Ji's script quality from some of the film and television dramas that have been broadcast before. I just have nothing to say.
.And this time our Legend of the Condor Heroes is completely different from the previous martial arts themes. This time we will interpret martial arts from a brand new angle. You will know when it is broadcast, so look forward to it.
"
Then the reporter's camera focused on Feng Muyu again.
[Xiaoyu, this is your second collaboration with Qi Ji. Do you have any new expectations this time? 】
Feng Muyu said seriously: "My biggest expectation is that I can interpret the role well this time and bring you a brand new, um, Feng Muyu screen image that is different from what everyone knows."
[Xiaoyu’s ambitions are so high at such a young age. Maybe you will be the fourth little flower this year and you will have great hope.]
Hearing what the reporter said, Feng Muyu raised her eyebrows: "Sister reporter, don't say that. Everyone is in this circle. I also know what to say and what not to say. You are so
You are just asking for trouble. Si Xiaohua is the sister we have long recognized, and I am me, I am Feng Muyu."
Seeing Feng Muyu speak so forcefully.
The reporter who wanted to stir up trouble seemed very embarrassed.
Then everyone turned the topic to Qi Ji.
[Qi Ji, your Three Kingdoms game is so popular recently. How did you come up with the idea of designing such a game? 】
Qi Ji: "I didn't expect it. I just thought it was interesting. I suddenly had such an idea in my mind. I didn't expect that everyone would like it so much. I was a little flattered myself, so I would like to lend you everyone's lens here."
To the audience across the country, thank you for your support of our game. Thank you very much. But today is the press conference for The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Please don’t mention other irrelevant things. Let’s just focus on asking about the drama. Thank you.
Everyone."
At a press conference, dozens of media were present.
This is the face of the card.
the next day.
News that filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has officially started.
Naturally, it made the front pages of various entertainment newspapers.
[Director Qian Sansui’s new work The Legend of the Condor Heroes was launched in a low-key manner at Hengdian Cinemas. This is another S-level film and television drama project that Entertainment has successfully launched after the explosion of "The Silent Truth"! And it is also a martial arts drama!]
[At the press conference of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Qian Sansui praised Qi Ji's screenwriting ability! He bluntly said that Qi Ji's screenwriting has raised the standard of China's screenwriting industry to a higher level! ]
After finishing the launch conference.
Qi Ji also conducted a five-day script reading with the crew.
Then the filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" officially started.
Because of the early plot of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Qi Ji doesn't actually need to appear.
So according to the schedule, Qi Ji and the crew took three days off.
Then he flew to Shangjing.
These days, it is the casting of the project "Yue Fei" that director Su Wu has taken over.
For the image of the character Yue Fei, Qi Ji and Su Wu agreed that the actor must be chosen well.
Because this character is loyal to the emperor and patriotic.
These four words, loyalty to the country, are the core for this character.
So the choice of Yue Fei's actor is the top priority!
Once the actors are selected, the movie is half done!
Therefore, Qi Ji and Su Wu did not dare to neglect.
In the past period of time, Su Wu has been looking for many actors in the circle.
Finally, a list of 5 people was drawn up.
Today, we want all five people to put on Yue Fei's clothes and formally set their makeup to see who is the most suitable one!
Qi Ji and Su Wu worked together and finally settled on 27-year-old actor Zhao Xuanmin.
This actor's character... Qi Ji and Su Wu both thought he was that person.
And it’s been almost ten years since Zhao Xuanmin debuted.
It is very popular in China.
He is one of the few male actors with box office appeal.
Known as a billionaire box office actor.
Everything is decided now, but in the evening, when we are officially ready to sign a contract with this actor.
Something went wrong.
As one of the most popular actors in China at the moment.
Zhao Xuanmin wants a salary of 12 million, plus 3.5% of the box office share.
In the drama "Yue Fei", the largest investor is Shunli Entertainment, followed by Su Wu's company.
When Qi Ji heard the news, he immediately exploded.
This remuneration far exceeded Qi Ji's budget.
Su Wu, on the other hand, patted Qi Ji's shoulder and said, "The current market situation is like this, and this... is already the friendship price given by Zhao Xuanmin."
As a first-line director, Su Wu sometimes has no right to speak.
In China's entertainment industry right now, actors' appearance fees are indeed skyrocketing year by year.
There were even reports before that a certain actress could earn hundreds of millions for one movie.
It seems to be a matter of course in the industry that actors are paid high salaries.
But Qi Ji couldn't accept such a thing.
The entire filming budget of "Yue Fei" is about 80 million.
Zhao Xuanmin is going to take away 12 million of them?
This is something Qi Ji cannot accept at all and will never let it happen.
Qi Ji: "Director Su, as an investor, actors like this are really too expensive..."
Su Wudao: "He is indeed the most suitable. It's the principle of being expensive."
Qi Ji: "It's too expensive! Although at present, he is the Yue Fei I want..."
Su Wudao: "I talked to his agent and he can't lower his position anymore. If he lowers his position again, he won't be able to take on other people's roles in the future."
Qi Ji hummed.
After reaching the level of Zhao Xuanmin, his salary is actually affected by many factors.
If he casually gave Qi Ji an appearance fee of 1 million.
Then how much should he charge for other movies and TV series in the future?
Top actors sometimes cannot lower themselves.
This is a concept called coffee position.
More than twenty minutes later.
Qi Ji met Zhao Xuanmin himself.
The two shook hands, and Zhao Xuanmin's face was full of apology: "Brother Qi Ji, we must cooperate next time we have a chance!"
Qi Ji said: "Brother Zhao, I really like your acting skills! What a pity, we almost had a fate this time!"
Su Wudao: "Next time Brother Qi Ji makes a top-notch production, I'll invite you again!"
Zhao Xuanmin said: "When the time comes, I will definitely participate!"
Regarding the collapse of the discussion with the crew of "Yue Fei", it's Zhao Xuanmin's side.
It's actually a very normal thing.
When negotiating a contract, it is normal for the negotiation to fall apart.
On the way to the airport, Zhao Xuanmin's agent held the information in his hand and said: "This "Yue Fei" should be a movie specially made by Qi Ji for his "Five Thousand Years". It is normal not to spend too much money.
"
Zhao Xuanmin smoked a cigar and said calmly: "This is Director Su and the screenwriter of Qingteng. It's a pity. The book is still very good, but it's a bit too sad. There won't be any movies like this in the market.
Too much box office.”
The agent said: "As for Qi Ji, I have tried my best to reassure him. The problem is not big."
Zhao Xuanmin nodded: "Well, we still have to build good relationships with people. We can't say that just because we didn't cooperate once, we won't contact them in the future."
"Of course, I'm not a fool."
Qi Ji sent Zhao Xuanmin away, and the familiar actors started to play in his mind again.
at last.
He thought of someone.
…
When Meng Liang returned to his rental house, his girlfriend had already fallen asleep.
He simply made himself some food.
He was a little tired after taking a day of flat photos today.
At this time.
His phone rang.
The caller ID is Qi Ji.
His expression suddenly became a little embarrassed.
Qi Ji asked him to audition for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" before, but he didn't go.
After this incident, he and Qi Ji had no further contact.
Look at this phone call from Qi Ji.
He didn't know whether to answer or not.
"Why didn't you answer Qi Ji's call?" His girlfriend didn't know when she had sat down next to him.
Seeing that Meng Liang was still in a daze, she grabbed the phone and answered Qi Ji's call.
"Hey Lao Meng, where are you?" This was Qi Ji's plain voice.
"Qi Ji, I am Meng Liang's girlfriend! He is taking a shower!"
"Sister-in-law!"
"If you have anything to do, just tell me directly."
"I have a movie to shoot here, and I think Lao Meng's image is very suitable for this role!"
"Wow! Okay! Where is it? He will come tomorrow!"
"Hahaha! Why don't you discuss it with him? Last time I asked him to come to the audition, he didn't come!"
"I can decide!"
"Okay, come to Beijing XXX tomorrow. There isn't much time. If you don't come tomorrow, I'll contact other people."
"Don't worry! If he doesn't want to come tomorrow, I'll break his legs and carry him over for you!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The girlfriend hung up the phone on Qi Ji, gave Meng Liang a deep look, and said sincerely:
"There are not many friends like Qi Ji. If you don't go this time, you will never have such friends again in your life!"
Meng Liang sighed and said, "Why don't I know this? But Qi Ji is such a popular star now. If I go, won't it just become a matter of taking advantage of the popularity and getting involved?"
Hear this.
The girlfriend was so angry that she punched him hard: "Are you a fool? How many people are vying for this kind of fate! If you don't go, let's break up!"
My girlfriend sees it very clearly.
If Qi Ji doesn't want to take you to play.
forget about it.
Everyone, you take your sunny path, and I'll cross my single-plank bridge.
But now Qi Ji is willing to take you to play.
What an opportunity this is.
This is an opportunity that many people cannot ask for.
In the entire entertainment industry, there are hundreds of thousands of art school graduates every year.
In the end, someone can be popular, or in other words, someone who can make movies and support himself.
How many are there?
Qi Ji has already extended a golden olive branch.
Meng Liang, this idiot, didn’t know how to catch it??
This night.
The two talked all night long.
Meng Liang finally agreed to give it a try.
The next night, Qi Ji, Su Wu, Gu Pingting and others met Meng Liang at a private restaurant in Shangjing.
As soon as Meng Liang came up, he drank three glasses of wine by himself.
Su Wu pushed up the frame of his glasses and felt that Qi Ji's roommate really had a bit of Yue Fei's strength in his heart.
Qi Ji patted Meng Liang on the shoulder and said, "Since you're here, let's give it a try tomorrow to see if you can do it!"
Su Wudao: "Your image is still very good! Maybe it's just the lack of acting experience, but that's not a problem. Through my hands, there are dozens of newcomers who have become famous over the years, hahaha!
"
Su Wu talked about his resume very seriously and proudly.
no way.
As a first-line director in China.
His play is his ability to make people famous.
So at this moment.
When I met the director of the play "Yue Fei", he was actually Su Wu.
Meng Liang felt a little stupid.
Not only was he stupid, he had even reached a state of confusion.
but.
He also figured it out.
Since Qi Ji is willing to take him to play.
Then try it yourself!
As for the final result, it all depends on God’s will!
"Qi Ji, Director Su, I will definitely work hard!" Meng Liang didn't know what to say.
Finally, I had another glass of wine.
It wasn't until Qi Ji quickly persuaded him to stop that he stopped.
the next day.
Su Wu gave Meng Liang a line from "Yue Fei".
Meng Liang's one thought is clear, and all his thoughts are clear.
Performed very well.
even.
Even better than Zhao Xuanmin’s performance!
"Okay, okay! Meng Liang, you are the Yue Fei in my heart!" Su Wu was very excited.
Originally Qi Ji brought his roommate over.
He didn't take it seriously.
After all, it's just a chance to audition.
But now I really look at it.
have to say.
Qi Ji's eyes were still very vicious.
Meng Liang's performance was really good.
Qi Ji is indeed a person who can write a character like Yue Fei!
In his heart, he once again sighed at Qi Ji's screenwriting ability. Su Wu put his arms around Meng Liang's shoulders and said, "Then it's settled! You are our Yue Fei!"
Su Wu's words made Meng Liang's whole expression change.
He took a deep breath and said seriously: "Director Su, Qi Ji, I will definitely live up to your expectations! I will definitely perform our movie well!"
Qi Ji smiled and said, "Just perform normally."
Meng Liang successfully signed the contract and agreed with Su Wu that he would officially join the team and start filming in one month.
Qi Ji went to the airport with him.
Qi Ji flew back to Hengdian.
Meng Liang, on the other hand, returned to Chaoyang City.
In a rental house, my girlfriend is already waiting anxiously.
"How about it? Is it done?" She almost jumped up.
Meng Liang's face looked very ugly at this moment.
Her excitement suddenly collapsed: "You are stupid again, right? What a great opportunity this is, you won't offend Qi Ji to death, right?"
"It's done!"
"Are you really...what?"
"It's done! I've been spotted by director Su Wu! I'm going to star in a blockbuster!"
"Hahahaha! Really? And it's director Su Wu?!? Oh my god! You are so strong, husband!" Tears suddenly welled up in the girlfriend's eyes.
Meng Liang's girlfriend and he were childhood sweethearts.
The relationship between the two has been very good since childhood.
His girlfriend is an ordinary salaryman, but she also knows that Meng Liang has always had a yearning for the entertainment industry and acting in his heart.
At this moment.
The door seemed to be finally opening to him.
The two of them hugged each other in the rental house and started crying with excitement.