NOVEL WEB Chapter 165
The director did not read the script immediately but wanted to read the lyrics and music of the music. Although Xia Haoyang was a little surprised, he only thought about it for a moment. He immediately reacted, agreed with a smile, and handed the music manuscript paper to Director Liu Chang.
"Wow, so many?" Director Liu was a little surprised. Xia Haoyang gave him a dozen pieces of manuscript paper.
\"There are more than a dozen original pieces of music, and a few old pieces of music for which copyright fees have been paid. We will find people to sing them again." Xia Haoyang explained.
"They are all male voices. Isn't there one suitable for Tara to sing?"
Xia Haoyang looked at Tang Wanqi again and said, "There are a few songs, but not many."
"I'm a fan of Tara. The four pieces of music from Teacher Xia's recent mini-album are quite good. Well, actually every song of Tara is good, hahaha." Director Liu Chang explained.
"Haha, Director Liu, do you want to read the script?" Xia Haoyang took the initiative to mention the script.
"The sun is shining here. Let's find a nanny car and go there to rest before we talk." Director Liu suggested.
"Okay, let's go." Xia Haoyang agreed.
So a group of three people walked to a nanny car, turned on the air conditioner, and asked someone to make three cups of coffee. Only then did Director Liu take the script and read it carefully. After reading for about twenty minutes, Director Liu closed the script, frowned and said nothing, thinking about something, while his hands were still tapping rhythmically on the script.
After a minute or two, Director Liu came to his senses and said to Xia Haoyang, "Does Teacher Xia have any preference for actors?"
Xia Haoyang said frankly: "I think Wanqi is suitable for the female lead. I don't have a plan for the male lead, but I prefer Wang Jun Chuan. It is said that his salary when filming "Desperate" last year was around 800 million. It is not expensive and has superb acting skills. I I personally like him."
"Where are the other three main supporting actors? Are there any trends?" Liu Chang continued to ask.
"One of them is a singer from our company who is also responsible for singing the OST, and the other two have no inclination." Xia Haoyang explained.
"If that's the case, the two main actors don't have to spend money, and the songs cost almost nothing. The elderly versions of the protagonists can go to Yanying to find some teachers to make guest appearances. Junior Sister Wanqi and I will invite them together. In this case, I It is estimated that the production cost is 2 million. This will reduce the box office pressure a lot, and coupled with Tara's popularity, if nothing else, you will not lose money." Director Liu said frankly.
"5000 million?" Xia Haoyang and Tang Wanqi looked at each other.
"Why, it's too expensive. I can probably save a few million if I save more, but 4500 million is the lowest." Director Liu said.
"No, what I want to say is that I have prepared million for the production fee." Xia Haoyang said frankly.
"No need, you don't want to invite big names, why not Wang Junchuan? He is my buddy, 800 million was the market price last year, and it is not enough now, but 1200 million can be won, plus the other two supporting roles, A few actors will not earn more than 2000 million. To run such a drama, 5000 million is enough. If you give me million, there is no place to spend it." Director Liu Chang said carelessly.
"What does Director Liu mean?" Xia Haoyang asked with some doubts.
"I mean I took it, but I have a condition." Director Liu said.
"What conditions?" Xia Haoyang asked.
"I want Tara's autograph." A rare hint of shyness appeared on Director Liu's face.
Xia Haoyang and Tang Wanqi did not leave that day, but wandered around the Yanmenguan Great Wall to take pictures. In the evening, they returned to the county town with Director Liu to find a restaurant to have dinner together. At the dinner table, Tang Wanqi asked: "Why is my senior brother willing to take over our film? We have asked other directors before, but we all had concerns."
"Hahaha, I told you, I am a fan of Tara. I originally thought that Teacher Xia's film was made to praise Tara, so I wanted to take over the filming, so I sent my resume to your company, but I have been here for the past two days. I have been busy working on a short charity film here at Yanmen Pass, but this can be completed in a few days. During post-production, I can prepare for this new movie without any delay." Director Liu said cheerfully.
"It seems that Director Liu is a temperamental person." Xia Haoyang said with a smile.
"I've seen the music movie Mr. Xia shot. What's it called? Anyway, the songs are very nice and the plot of the MV is also very good. I'm a fan of Jiang Mengyan, hahaha." Director Liu was embarrassed. Touch your head.
"That musical movie is called "Cry Cry"." Tang Wanqi added.
\"Yes, yes, I heard that Teacher Xia also wrote the script, right."
"Yes." Xia Haoyang nodded.
"Senior Brother Liu, aren't you worried that this film won't make enough money at the box office, which will affect your ability to take on new scripts in the future? What if there is no employer to let you film another script? Aren't you worried?" Tang Wanqi seemed to be asking Director Liu Chang Very trustworthy.
"I don't care what other directors think, but I said this afternoon, if the cost of the film is controlled at 5000 million or 2 million, it won't be a big problem. There is no pressure on the box office. If you really invest 5000 million, even if you ask A well-known actor, the box office will cost million yuan. I guess I really won’t be able to recoup my investment and will have to lose money. million yuan was used to make this film. To be honest, the director’s salary is a little less, hahaha, but I don’t mind. Tara’s signature It’s worth it.” Director Liu Chang said frankly.
"Then I wish us a happy cooperation. If there is really a problem of funds, Director Liu can speak at any time. I have prepared funds here." Xia Haoyang raised his glass and made a toast.
"It's a pleasure working together. Regarding the other actors, does Mr. Xia have any arrangements or needs?" Director Liu asked.
"What do you mean?" Xia Haoyang didn't know what Director Liu Chang was talking about.
"What I mean is, did I choose the other actors based on the script, or did the company have any deliberate requirements, such as appointing someone or specifying that someone is not needed." Director Liu said frankly.
"I have designated enough, and the other directors are all up to you. We will no longer interfere with the script. We are only responsible for paying for it. Of course, our studio will produce the music ourselves." Xia Haoyang said.
"Okay, please, Mr. Xia, please leave me the script. I'll read it tonight and give it to you tomorrow."
"No need, Director Liu should finish this short film first. I will keep this script with you. When the time comes, you can come back to Yancheng and come to our company to sit down. I will ask Tara to sign it for you in person." Xia Haoyang said with a smile.
"Oh, oh, why are you so embarrassed? It's settled. By the way, Jiang Mengyan doesn't have a boyfriend yet." Director Liu's expression looked a little vulgar.
"Director Liu, Xiao Mengyan is only seventeen years old and still in high school. And she is very well-behaved. She definitely doesn't have a boyfriend." Xia Haoyang said with a smile.
"Hahaha, the weather is very good today, come on, eat vegetables, eat vegetables."