Chapter 40: The cast of 'Dragon King, the Son-in-law of the City' starts
March 5th, Saturday, the weather was sunny.
Today, the filming of "Urban Son-in-law Dragon King" has been officially confirmed. It will be exclusively produced by Penguin Video, with director Wei Fan filming and serving as the chief producer.
The original author Pu Dinglie serves as the chief screenwriter, and Wang Jin and Zhang Wei serve as associate screenwriters.
The filming cost is 5 million yuan.
This was the result of Wei Fan taking the script to Penguin Film and Television for discussion. The project was favored by Penguin, which invested 1 million and took away 10% of the dividend rights.
In other words, after this film is uploaded to Penguin Video, in addition to the fixed share, 10% of the total revenue will go into Penguin's pocket.
This result is very good.
With someone sharing the risk, Wei Fan can feel a little more at ease.
Moreover, the production capital has been increased by 1 million, which may be insignificant for a big movie. Just get some special effects and use them for publicity. After a few days, the hot searches on Weibo are gone.
But for a drama series produced with a low budget, it can already be much more generous.
Wei Fan came to Beijing Art Institute with the assistant director, production team, makeup team and photography team.
Checked into the guest house of Beiyi School with great fanfare.
Now, all the students at Beiyi University know that there is a serious crew produced by Penguin Film and Television. They are going to film the TV series adaptation of "Urban Son-in-law Dragon King" with the same name, and they choose actors in our school.
The crew is planning to cast new actors, and the director is also a senior from Beijing University of Arts.
In an instant, the students in the performance department were all in a panic!
Many students are eyeing this opportunity. It doesn't matter whether they make money or not, the main thing is to have a role.
Qualifications!
Actors with performance experience will be more likely to find a crew after graduation.
And if this drama becomes popular, he will be a well-known actor who has appeared in a certain popular TV drama.
You were so shining when you were a student, how can you still do it when you go out?
Of course, this is the fantasy of many acting students...
Most people may only play a small role, have a few lines, appear in one episode and then die.
There are only so many male protagonists, female protagonists, male and female supporting actors, and if there are just a few more unspoken rules, there won’t be many left for them to run for.
etc!
Unspoken rules?
Male director?
Male screenwriter?
In their prime, girls of different looks have some thoughts...
Who wants to find out which room the director and screenwriter live in?
In the girls' dormitory 520, Zhu Yinyin listened to everyone's discussion, her eyes shining brightly.
She had known the news for a long time and had established a relationship with the author of the original work. At least when it came to casting, her starting point was much higher than others.
The original author's face...at least allowed her to survive the first round of auditions.
Moreover, she had already researched the two main female characters in the book "Urban Son-in-Law Dragon King" and done enough homework.
When it comes to performance, she believes she can beat others!
Now that the crew has arrived, it's time for her to take action.
Open WeChat and find Pu Jie...
...
That night.
The dean of the school's acting department, the dean of the directing department and the vice president received this outstanding alumnus together.
What is a Distinguished Alumni?
Those who can donate to the school, provide employment opportunities, and are famous.
Wei Quan wanted Pu Jie to come to this dinner together so that he could show his face in front of the school leaders so that he could help him with anything in the future.
Rejected by Pu Jie.
It's not social fear, but...he has an appointment tonight.
After finishing typing early, Pu Jie put on the new coat he bought for himself during the Chinese New Year.
I glanced at the messages on my phone, put a smile on my face, and went out.
Inside the 520 girls dormitory.
Zhu Yinyin was holding her cell phone, her face uncertain.
Seeing Jiang Yuhan putting on makeup with happy brows, I felt a bad premonition...
"Yuhan, do you want to have dinner together tonight?"
"If I don't care about Yinyin, I'm going to have steak with my friends tonight."
"Oh? Which friend? Do I know him? He can't be my boyfriend, right?"
Jiang Yuhan's face turned red.
"That's not it. Not yet... We're just ordinary friends."
You're not the kind of ordinary friend who always criticizes you, right?
"Oh... why don't you take me with you? I'll help you with your advice. I just want to eat steak too."
Jiang Yuhan showed a look of hesitation on his face, and then said: "No...it's not good, I didn't tell anyone either."
"There's nothing wrong with it. We sisters will eat with him together, which will give him an advantage. Let's go, let's go~"
Zhu Yinyin had already put away her makeup and started pulling Jiang Yuhan with her.
Jiang Yuhan is a soft-hearted person and doesn't know how to refuse.
"Then... well, don't talk nonsense, we are really... just ordinary friends."
Her speaking voice was as thin as a mosquito's fly, and with her blushing face, who could believe that this was an ordinary friend?
Zhu Yinyin didn't believe it anyway.
The two went out hand in hand with their mobile phones in hand.
Under the bright light of Zhu Yinyin's mobile phone screen, the WeChat chat box was revealed.
[Zhu Yinyin: Are you free tonight? Do you want to watch a movie together? 】
[Pu Jie: Uh... I have an appointment tonight, sorry]
[Zhu Yinyin: Are you having dinner with the crew? I can wait for you to leave before looking for you]
[Pu Jie: No, I probably don’t have time today, let’s talk about it another day]
[Zhu Yinyin: Okay...]
...
In the school guest house, Pu Jie came to meet with Wei Fan. The main reason was that the audition for actors would start tomorrow, and the two of them decided on some matters.
The leading actor Wei Fan has already been arranged, Guan Yunpeng.
He is a slightly famous actor.
He has appeared in some supporting roles before, but this is his first movie in which he plays a leading role.
Wei Fan showed Pu Jie a photo of him wearing makeup.
Strong, handsome, with sharp eyes and crooked mouth!
Although he didn't know why a photo could express sharpness, Pu Jie saw sharpness and bohemianism in his eyes.
"How is it? Do you have the style of the Dragon King?"
"Yes, yes, this crooked mouth is definitely there! It's so dragon king!"
Pu Jie felt that the image of the Dragon King was exactly the same as the one in the book. Just put a photo there and twist his mouth, he is the Dragon King!
"Come, look at this again"
It's another photo, it's the same man just now, wearing ordinary clothes, looking at the front and smiling.
Thin, sunny and honest.
The contrast with the previous one is huge, the sharpness in his eyes disappeared, and he became an ordinary honest person.
At first glance, he looks like a new employee in the office, someone who can bully anyone.
"this!"
Wei Fan said with a smile: "Not bad, right? This is a picture of the Dragon King's daily life. The one above is an explosive picture. The two forms can be switched at will. When I read your novel, I thought of him!"
"This actor is very powerful. He is so honest when he plays a coward, and he is also domineering when he plays the Dragon King. He was born for this drama. What do you think of him playing Long Aotian?"
Pu Jie also had to admire Wei Fan's casting skills, and his confidence in this drama increased a bit.
Paired with his novel background + gold medal screenwriter Wang Xiang's first draft + two professional gun screenwriters' adaptation + Wei Fan's script control, it's definitely a success.
"That's it! It's him! I can't watch Dragon King without him."
"Hahaha!"
The two reached a consensus on the male lead.
Wei Fan quietly said again: "The acting is pretty good, and it's not expensive..."
Pu Jie gave a thumbs up, which meant that the director understood the arrangement.
"As for the heroine and supporting actress..."
Wei Fan slapped his chest: "The heroine Xiaotong will be auditioned, the supporting actress Lin Jiayao... If you have any recommendations, I can bring you an audition tomorrow. As long as the image and temperament match the role, I will definitely respect your opinion."
This has been made clear.
Just send your unspoken actress over as a formality.
Everyone is in this business and knows everything.
"Are you auditioning for the heroine? Then...senior, you don't have any favorite candidates?"
Wei Fan looked serious: "The heroine's role runs throughout the entire drama. I need a newcomer who agrees with her role to play the role and reach the level of co-starring with Guan Yunpeng. Only in this way can we ensure the foundation of the actors in this drama."
Pu Jie was in awe!
This is because I don’t have an actress myself, because my character as a screenwriter is much higher than mine.
"The senior level is still high! I have worked hard for this drama and sacrificed my personal interests..."
Wei Fan waved his hand calmly.
"Originally this is what I should do"
Seeing Pu Jie leave with admiration in his eyes, Wei Fan felt proud.
Choosing the right actors does not conflict with that...
It’s all done, wouldn’t it be beautiful?
And during the process of screening, many actresses are thinking, they will wonder if others have approached the director in the middle of the night to talk about the film. If others have gone and they haven't, wouldn't it be the end?
We have already come this far, and we are still one step away from becoming the heroine. Why not be cruel to yourself...
In this way, the actresses became entangled with each other.
Of course, Pu Jie would not have thought of these things.
He was walking to the school gate humming a tune, preparing to spend a romantic and sweet night.