Everyone was eating and chatting, mainly Cao, Zhang and Wu, while the others were complimentary.
"This cooperation is thanks to Mr. Cao and Mr. Zhang. Come on, let me toast you two."
"Mr. Wu, you're welcome."
After three rounds of drinking, Boss Wu raised his glass and made a toast. Lao Zhang accompanied him. Cao Xuan also raised his glass to express his gratitude. Gao Yuanyuan and Jia Jingwen took the initiative to refill the wine for the three of them.
This clinking of glasses can be regarded as the finalization of the cooperation on "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword".
Fanxing provided money and resources from all parties in the mainland, Lao Wu provided money and distribution channels in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and Zhang Guoli was responsible for production and related contacts.
Lao Zhang gets 10% (including his salary and part of the production costs), and the remaining 90% is divided equally between Fanxing and Lao Wu. The total investment exceeds 25 million+, which is considered a large-scale production in a TV series.
The remuneration of several of the leading actors is relatively discounted. For example, Cao Xuan, his remuneration is based on the cost price and then converted into it.
In fact, for Cao Xuan, 25 million is not something he can't get out of "Legend of Hot Blood" to replenish his health.
But this is not the only project Fanxing is working on, and there is no need to invest all the funds in it. The main reason why Fanxing attracted Lao Wu to join the project was because of his connections in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
This is not just a collaboration on "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword", Fanxing also has "Love Through Time and Space", "Journey to the West", "Golden Fen Family" and even "Armor Warrior".
In the future, they will gradually enter the Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asian markets through Lao Wu's connections. The price of a single series may not be high, but the sum of the scattered episodes is less than a few million. Not to mention, there are always new works produced in Fanxing.
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Because of this line, Cao Xuan valued it more than the drama itself.
In fact, Cao Xuan had tried it before and talked to some TV stations in Taiwan through Wu Zhongxian, but the progress was not very smooth.
Those TV stations bully students, keep prices low, and are so picky that they don't make enough money.
But it's different through Lao Wu's channels. Lao Wu's company sells them directly, and gives Lao Wu some share based on the profits. With Lao Wu's connections there, it's much easier than Fanxing to find it himself, and the price is also higher.
Once cooperation is achieved, the remaining details can be discussed and discussed by everyone.
The director is co-directed by Lai Shuiqing from Lao Wu's company and Chen Hanzhu from Fanxing. Lao Zhang serves as the producer, and Lao Wu and Fanxing will also send additional producers to assist.
In terms of screenwriting, Lao Zhang is the main one, and Fanxing will also participate. In fact, the script is almost written now, and the main thing is to revise and improve it.
The shooting locations are mainly bases around Beijing, and I am afraid that many scenes will be built, which will also cost a lot of money. At the same time, some outdoor scenes will be in other places, and the script will be reviewed later.
As for the actors...
Lao Zhang, who had been introducing me, didn't say anything anymore and hid behind to see what the two bosses had to say.
The scene was silent for a few seconds. Zhang Wuji didn't need to say anything. As long as Cao Xuan wanted to act, he couldn't find anyone else.
In fact, before this, Lao Wu and the others selected the now popular Su Youpeng, who happened to be Lao Wu's, well-known enough, and whose image fit the bill.
But after Cao Xuan entered the scene, they immediately abandoned Su Youpeng. After all, no matter how popular he was, he could not compare to King Cao.
On the contrary, Cao Xuan was a little hesitant. He had seen the original version of Zhang Wuji and felt that his image was not particularly consistent with Zhang Wuji.
But he couldn't stand the constant persuasion from inside the company and Lao Zhang, so he slowly thought about it.
Although Zhang Wuji has an indecisive personality and looks like an honest young man, he is actually a handsome guy. Many descriptions used in the original work show that he is a handsome, elegant, and lovable handsome guy.
If he wasn't handsome, Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo, Xiao Zhao, Yin Li, Yang Buhui, Granny Jinhua and many other female characters would fall in love with him when they see him.
This is definitely the treatment of a handsome guy, and can be compared to Jin Yong's other handsome guys.
Yang Guo, Duan Yu, Linghu Chong, and most of the female characters are loved by everyone and are fond of them.
In contrast, simple male protagonists like Guo Jing and Di Yun can only rely on their character to impress girls.
Of course, there are people like Wei Xiaobao who rely on shamelessness, but special circumstances are not included. Moreover, even Lord Wei is praised for his handsome appearance, and his appearance is above the standard.
This tells us that we must have a good skin when traveling in the world...
There is no problem with the image. The remaining difference between Zhang Wuji and Linghu Chong depends on Cao Xuan's own ability.
There are many cases where the same actor plays two Jin Yong martial arts heroes.
For example, Brother Xiao Qi, Yang Guo + Linghu Chong, were scolded badly. Guo Jing + Linghu Chong, another soft-boiled guy who got Chapter 404, was also scolded. Huang Jiao has starred in Wei Xiaobao and Yang Guo, and has a good reputation.
Not very good.
On the contrary, Huang Rihua played Guo Jing and Qiao Feng, both of whom were well received, and Jet Li, whose roles of Linghu Chong and Zhang Wuji were also more distinctive.
Maybe Lao Li can act, but Lao Cao can't?
Previously, Cao Xuan had always felt that he was best suited for Linghu Chong and Yang Guo, but when it came to playing Yang Guo, he really didn't necessarily think he could compete with Bai Gu, the pinnacle.
As for Zhang Wuji, Su Youpeng was overtaken by him. The other versions were really not particularly classic, so Cao Xuan was confident to give it a try.
Cao Xuan took the male lead, and the other roles were divided between the two families according to needs.
At first, Cao Xuan wanted to win Zhao Min for Hu Jing, and then Zeng Li Zhou Zhiruo, Tiantian Shura Field...
However, Lao Wu’s money was not in vain. He started this project to praise Jia Jia, and the first character who was destined to die was Jia Jingwen playing Zhao Min.
He even deliberately stirred up scandals between Cao Xuan and her to increase the popularity of the drama.
Lao Cao didn't know if Lao Wu really valued money or if he had some hidden special psychology, why he always wanted to hype Jia Jingwen as the wife of the king.
Zhao Min decided by default that Hu Jing did not want to play the role and was not suitable for Zhou Zhiruo. There were few other roles, so he simply made a guest appearance as the girl in yellow shirt and did not get deeply involved in the project.
Zhou Zhiruo, one of the two heroines, was now free. Cao Xuan hesitated for a long time between Zeng Li and Gao Yuanyuan, and finally decided to push for the higher position.
Zeng Li played Yin Susu, and she happened to have a role opposite Cao Xuan, who played Zhang Cuishan in both roles.
I played both his wife and his mother, well, it’s quite exciting when I think about it...
Of course, Cao Xuan would not treat his wife badly if he treated no one badly. Fanxing's other projects have always been fully open to Hu Jing and Zeng Li. As long as they are suitable, they can choose whatever they want.
Therefore, the good thing is that the two of them are not particularly stubborn about playing Jin Yong's heroine.
The heroine of Jin Yong's drama is still Jin Yong's drama starring Cao Xuan. Compared with this year's hit "The Swordsman", Zhou Zhiruo's role can steal the show.
Now Gao Yuanyuan wants to take it, although he won't be supported, but the short-term contract of two years is out of the question.
In fact, after seeing the huge popularity of "Love Through Time", I am already very inclined to sign a long-term contract with Fanxing, but I still want to delay it and strive for a good contract.
Now that the role of Zhou Zhiruo was offered, Gao Yuanyuan signed the contract immediately without saying a word.
The contract is for eight years, one drama per year, three of which have female protagonists.
However, there are already two "Armor Warriors" and "Eternal Dragon Sword", and theoretically there is only one with a female protagonist.
But that being said, if Gao Yuanyuan really became popular, Cao Xuan would not let her play a minor role, and she would still be a starring role at the bottom line.
Gao Yuanyuan was very satisfied with the contract, and Zhang Yadong even treated Cao Xuan to a meal to express his gratitude.
At the dinner table, Cao Xuan looked at the two of them and pondered that the soft-hearted man had broken up with Qu Ying, and it seemed that the supermodel's next relationship would be to poach Da Meiyuan.
To be precise, Zhang Yadong fell in love with someone else!
If the two of them get into a fight, will he be helping his friends or his own artists?
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The male lead and the two female leads were decided, and the rest was taken care of. Lao Zhang played Cheng Kun, and the Iron Triangle was also brought over, but Zhang Tielin did not play Yang Xiao.
This guy is so disgusting, if it weren't for Lao Zhang's face, Cao Xuan would have kicked him.
Therefore, Yang Zuoshi still found Jiao Enjun to play the role according to his wishes. Lao Jiao is a friend of Cao Xuan and is also from Taiwan, which is in line with Lao Wu's ideas.
The two major financial backers joined forces and this role was immediately decided. As for Zhang Tielin, he got the role of a deer stick guest. He is a womanizer and a lustful person, which suits him very well.
Xiao Zhao is also a Taiwanese actor. Lin Yichen, who has just debuted, was mentioned by Cao Xuan, and Lao Wu immediately decided.
For Taiwanese actors like this, the companies behind them are all connected. For this drama, Mr. Wu used resources to support them, and he will return to other companies' dramas next time.
So Lao Wu doesn't care which company he is from, as long as it's a Taiwanese artist, he won't lose money.
Yin Li is played by Yang Xue from Fanxing Company. Cao Xuan would hardly choose anyone else for such a pure and ruthless yandere character.
Yan Kuan played Song Qingshu, a moderate male supporting actor, which helped a lot.
The role of Yang Buhui was given to Dong Xuan. Although it is not as good as Mu Nianci and Mu Wanqing, it is better than nothing. Anyway, Jin Yong's drama has a great match, so it is not a loss.
If Zhang Zijian has a schedule in the future, he will play Ku Toutuo. If there is not enough schedule, he will play a Mingjiao leader or Chang Yuchun. Anyway, Cao Xuan has filled all the stars' actors.
From this point of view, Lao Wu was somewhat at a loss and Fanxing took advantage.
But Cao Xuan has always been very particular about his partners. If someone suffers a loss here, he must make up for it there.
"The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" cannot be moved, but "The Eight Parts of the Dragon" still has a paragraph.
Among the artists under Lao Wu Company, there happens to be a little Asian whirlwind Lin Zhiying.
Cao Xuan got involved, and Lao Wu got a Jin Yong male lead, and Zhang Beard had an "Asian superstar" to hype up.
The most important thing is that both families owe a favor to Cao Xuan. Lao Wu has made up for the loss of "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword", and Fanxing can continue to fill roles in "Dragon".
They both win, Cao Xuan wins...
After the banquet, everyone chatted happily. Soon after, Fanxing and Lao Wu's Changhong Film and Television Group announced the filming of "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword".
The topic of Cao Xuan reprising his role as Zhang Wuji after Linghu Chong immediately hit the headlines.
The reunion with Taiwan's sister-in-law Jia Jingwen also made countless people excited.
As for Gao Yuanyuan, the actor who plays Zhou Zhiruo, because he is not very well-known yet, he has not announced it yet. Instead, he is using the role to hype up the role and has contacted all the popular actresses.
One is Mr. Zhou, the other is Xiao Tao Hong, and some are said to be Yuan Li and Jiang Qinqin.
The actresses from Hong Kong and Taiwan were not spared, not to mention the new generation, even Vivian Chow and Michelle Reis were involved...
Sohu.com also held a special poll, and the one who received the highest number of votes was Hu Jing.
It’s not that everyone wants Hu Jing to play the role, the main reason is that everyone wants to see how Cao Daguan can face two queens-in-law at the same time.
Wouldn't it mean that the melon truck overturned - melons were everywhere!
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ps: Recommending the book "The Wealth Myth of Time Travel", I am currently writing about the stock market, the protagonist is a banker, and the author is a girl.
