Chapter 172
"Where is the script? Show it to me!"As soon as he arrived at the teahouse, Director Lai He couldn't wait to say
"Give!"Lin Beifan took out the script.
After the other party got the script, he read it immediately and didn't care about anything.
Lin Beifan smiled helplessly, called the waiter, ordered a pot of tea, and some snacks, while eating While waiting.
About half an hour later, Director Lai He put down the script and exclaimed:"This idea is so great!"
"The sun is in crisis and the earth is about to be destroyed. In the past, everyone's idea was to build a spaceship and escape, but they never thought of taking the earth with them! Wandering for thousands of years, for an unattainable dream!"
As he said that, he glanced at Lin Beifan with admiration.
"Mr. Lin, your grand ideas and sky-breaking imagination really surprised me! I'm sure that when this movie is made, it will be popular all over the country and around the world! Lin
Beifan smiled faintly.
There is no Liu in this world, so the concept of"The Wandering Earth" is the first of its kind in this world.
Therefore, Lin Beifan is also very confident that when this movie is made, it will definitely be amazing. worldwide
"Can it be photographed? Lin Beifan asked.
Director Lai He nodded:"It can be shot, but it's a bit difficult for me!"
Lin Beifan was stunned:"Why do you say that?" Director Lai
He frowned, spread his hands, and said with a wry smile:"I used to be just a small director, and all I shot were small scripts!" This is the first time I have received such a great script. There are many big scenes in it. If you don’t have experience, I’m afraid you won’t be able to film it well and you’ll be disappointed!"
"So what are your thoughts? Lin Beifan asked.
Director Lai He took a step closer and said,"It's best to find another director to jointly shoot and learn from each other's strengths!"
Lin Beifan thought seriously:"How about Director Shen Ning?" He is very good, especially good at portraying human nature. Every time I watch it, I want to slap him twice! Our movie is indispensable for its depiction of human nature, which is his specialty! Moreover, you have worked together before, so there should be no problem in working together again!
Director Lai He nodded:"Okay, please ask him to come over and have a look!" Lin
Beifan called Shenning to make an appointment.
What a coincidence, he happened to be nearby, so he immediately ran over excitedly.
After reading the script, he also frowned:"I can also make this movie. In human nature It’s no problem to leave the characterization to me! But I also have shortcomings. I have never filmed a blockbuster movie, and I can’t handle big scenes well!"
"This is also my shortcoming!"Director Lai He added.
Then, the two looked at each other. They still couldn't solve the problem together.
Lin Beifan also became distressed. There are a lot of big scenes in this movie. If it is not shot well, it will lose a lot of points.
Now that we have come up with this The script, if you want to shoot it, shoot the best one, or don't shoot it at all.
At this moment, a figure appeared in my mind.
Director Sun Shan.
Director Sun Shan is a top director in China. He is especially good at making big-budget movies. War movies are his specialty. The bigger the scene, the better.
When watching war movies, just look for his brand.
However, the two have never collaborated before, so I don’t know if he will agree.
Think of it. Here, Lin Beifan picked up his cell phone and made a call to Sun Shan.
About half a minute later, the call was connected, and director Sun Shan's hearty laughter came from the phone.
"Haha, you kid, you are finally willing to call me. I thought you had forgotten me, old guy!"
"Look what you said, I've been thinking about you! During the Chinese New Year and the holidays, when did I not send you a WeChat message? In my circle of friends, you are the person who has received the most blessings from me!"
"Sent in bulk?"
Lin Beifan:"……"
"Haha... stop talking nonsense and tell the truth! Lin
Beifan immediately became serious:"I'm planning to shoot a big movie recently, it's a science fiction doomsday themed movie!" Since the scenes are grand and involve some war scenes, this is your specialty, so I want to ask you to be the director!"
"Let me ask you this, will you act in this movie?"
"Of course I acted, and the role was not low!"
"You just have to act. I've accepted this movie. When will we meet to finalize the matter?"
This straightforward and refreshing energy made Lin Beifan confused:"You agreed so quickly, and you didn't even read the script?"
"What else are you watching? Are there any bad movies you’ve made?"
Lin Beifan:"……"
"You should be in Jiangnan City. I will fly over to find you tomorrow. Just wait for me!"
Lin Beifan:"……"
After hanging up the phone, Lin Beifan was stunned.
I didn't expect Director Sun Shan to be so easy to talk to. He settled the matter in just a few words. It was so unexpected.
On the other side, Director Sun Shan hung up the phone and was very excited.
"Haha, I can finally cooperate with that kid! Xiao Liu, book my flight ticket for tomorrow immediately. I’m going to Jiangnan City to discuss cooperation with that brat Lin Beifan and make a movie!"
Assistant Xiao Liu was confused:"But Mr. Sun, we still have a movie on hand.……"
Mr. Sun waved his hand impatiently:"Push it down first! No matter how good this movie is, it will only be made in China. It is meaningless! I want to make a big movie now, and I also want to become famous internationally, haha!" said Fortunately, I booked a flight for the second day, but because I couldn't wait any longer, I flew here in the evening.
On the morning of the second day, still in the small teahouse, Lin Beifan and two directors greeted Mr. Sun.
As soon as Mr. Sun saw Lin Beifan, he immediately gave him a bear hug.
Then he patted Lin Beifan's arm and burst into laughter:"I can finally work with you! I'm telling you, if your role is too low, I won't do it! Where is the script, let me see it!"
Lin Beifan took out the script, and the other party immediately put on his glasses and read it carefully.
He read very slowly and it took him about an hour to finish.
After reading it, I closed my eyes, my cheeks trembled a little, and I seemed very excited.
After half a minute, he slapped his thigh and said excitedly:"Okay! This script is so good! The world is in crisis, and then it takes the earth to run away. What a great idea, what a grand blueprint!"
"I've been making movies for so many years, why can't I think of this?"
"I have a strong feeling that when this movie is made, it will shock the whole world!"
"So, you accepted this movie? Lin Beifan smiled.
Mr. Sun replied without hesitation:"I have to take it!" Otherwise, I’m afraid I’ll never receive such a good movie again in my lifetime! This movie is very likely to be the pinnacle of my film career, and it may even be the ultimate success! Lin
Beifan said quickly:"Old man, these words are serious. You will not live to be a hundred years old!"
Mr. Sun laughed heartily:"I like what you say!"
Then, Lin Beifan pointed to the two directors Lai He and Shen Ning and said,"They are also the directors of this movie and are responsible for part of it!" However, you are the chief director, and they are the assistants, specially working for you! Just train them, don't give me face! Mr. Sun smiled and nodded.
He knew these two young directors. They had worked together on"The Glorious Laborer" and they left a deep impression on him.
"OK! I still know the level of your two directors. One is good at science fiction and the other is good at human nature, but he is not good at big scenes, haha! Just follow me when filming, it’s up to you how much you can learn! Directors Lai He and Shen Ning were overjoyed:"
Thank you very much, Director Sun. We will toast you with tea instead of wine!""
"You two are welcome, please!"
For a while, the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves.
At this time, Mr. Sun looked at Lin Beifan and asked expectantly:"Which role are you playing? If this movie doesn't have you, no matter how good it is, it will be difficult to make it abroad!
Lin Beifan laughed and said:"I play the Chinese diplomat Zhou Zhezhi."" (To read exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
"Zhou Zhezhi? Mr. Sun
's eyes widened, he looked Lin Beifan up and down, and nodded with satisfaction:"Okay!" Although you look younger, your acting skills completely make up for it, no problem at all!"
"However, this role is very important and represents the image of our China! I hope you can polish him more and bring him to life. It's best to create a classic character that the whole world will remember!
Lin Beifan said seriously:"I will definitely do it!""
Then, the two parties discussed cooperation matters.
The investment was only a few hundred million, and Lin Beifan could fully afford it, so he paid it all.
But in terms of specific interest distribution, Mr. Sun Shan was not only responsible for the overall situation as the chief director, but also used his team and People with connections come to shoot, and they contribute the most. You can't let people work in vain, so Lin Beifan gives 10% of the box office share. The two directors Lai He and Shen Ning also contributed, so Lin Beifan gave them 1% of the box office share as remuneration.
The rest , it all belongs to Lin Bei
After the matter was settled, Lin Beifan informed his tenants about the matter.
Lin Beifan: Dear friends, good afternoon everyone, my landlord is planning to make a movie again!
Lin Beifan: This is the first film that director Sun Shan and I collaborated on. It is a science fiction doomsday theme with a total investment of about 800 million! Since the script has just been finalized, many roles have not yet been decided. We would like to inform you and hope that everyone will be prepared!
Lin Beifan: The characters we need now are...
As Lin Beifan announced the information, all the celebrity tenants were not calm.
"Damn it! Top superstar + top director, this is a powerful collaboration!"
"It's still a science fiction theme, with a total investment of 800 million. It's aimed at the global market!"
"necessary! The landlord has become famous abroad. If he doesn’t target the global market, I won’t believe it!"
"Yes, if it was just the domestic market, there would be no need to cooperate with Director Sun Shan!"
"In other words, as long as you star in this movie, you have a chance to become famous abroad?"
"Be like the landlord and become an international star?"
……
This matter quickly spread throughout the entertainment industry, and many top celebrities and superstars were not calm.
You know, they have been successful at home, and now they are in urgent need of opening up overseas markets and going global.
Now, the opportunity is right in front of them, how could they remain indifferent?
"Do you have a tenant quota for Lin Beifan?"
"No, didn't you say you don't care about it?"
"It was not rare before, but now it is very rare! As long as I have the chance to star in this movie, I will become popular abroad, you know?"
"I know, but those spots are tightly covered by others, so you can't get them at all!"
"No matter what method you use, hurry up and get me a place, otherwise you are the only one asking!"
"Oh, alright!"
……
This kind of thing happens everywhere in the entertainment industry.
Everyone was fighting to get a spot in the 287 auditions.
Even Bai Yuluo was not calm, holding Lin Beifan's arm and acting coquettishly:"If there is a role suitable for me, book one for me!"
Lin Beifan was speechless:"You are so direct, you are not polite at all!"
Bai Yuluo blurted out:" It's necessary, why should you be polite to your husband?"
Lin Beifan:"Huh???"
Bai Yuluo immediately changed his mind:"I mean, why should you be polite to your own brother, don't you think?"
"There is no need to change your words, your Sima Zhao’s heart is known to everyone! Lin
Beifan thought seriously:"There is a role that is really suitable for you. That is my secretary and the future Chinese diplomat!""
Then, Lin Beifan told the situation about this role.
After hearing this, Bai Yuluo was very excited:"Okay, this role is really suitable for me, I want it!"
"However, let’s go through the process!"
Lin Beifan warned:"After all, the director of this movie is Sun Shan. He is a veteran. He takes this movie very seriously and pays close attention to every role. He would rather miss than waste!"
"Don't worry, I know how to do it! By the way, who is the protagonist of this movie?
Lin Beifan's eyes were complicated:"This is an ensemble play, there is no protagonist!" As long as the acting is good, everyone is the protagonist!"
A week has passed, and the audition meeting for"The Wandering Earth" has finally begun.
The location is in a conference room in the Phoenix Community.
Because most of the celebrity tenants live here, it is more convenient to audition here.
On that day, most of the Chinese stars Everyone came.
Every two steps I met a celebrity artist, and everyone gathered together in twos and threes to talk. It was very lively.
Fortunately, the place was big enough, otherwise it would not be able to accommodate so many people.
Director Sun Shan also came.
After not seeing each other for a few days, he looked several years younger. He had a bright smile on his face and walked with a breeze.
He was shocked when he saw this scene:"So many people are here!"
Lin Beifan smiled and said:"It's all for your face!"
Mr. Sun shook his head and said with a smile:"I don't have that much face!" Over the years, I have held dozens if not hundreds of auditions, but I have never seen so many people, even many old guys have been recruited!
He glanced at Lin Beifan and smiled again:"I feel more confident about this movie!""
The two walked into Phoenix Community talking and laughing.
When the celebrities saw it, they all said in unison:"Director Sun, the landlord!
Mr. Sun said with a smile:"Everyone is here!" In order not to waste everyone's time, our audition will start now! Everyone, come one by one in order!"
"good!"Everyone nodded.