I really don't want to be trending with big stars

Chapter 180 She Has Not Been Well Recently

Director Xu is honest. Now that he has finished the film trial and he is satisfied, he has to help others to settle the matter.

So today in Lu's production office of Penguin Video Company, the main team members of the crew, Lu's producer, screenwriter, and director had a short meeting on the choice of heroine.

At the meeting, Producer Lu did not express his opinion, and asked the opinions of the other two people, who was more suitable.

So Director Xu took the lead and said: "Producer Lu, I think Miffel is a good actor, and she is more suitable for the heroine of the play."

The screenwriter's eyelids twitched when he heard Director Xu's candidate, thinking of the middle-aged man's commission, he immediately jumped out to object.

"No, I think the other two actresses are more suitable than this Miffel. I suggest choosing one of the two."

When Director Xu heard this, he couldn't do it.

He has already promised the other party, and if the matter is not done, he can't explain it to the other party.

If it was in the past and there was no audition last night, maybe he would take a step back and give the screenwriter this face, not wanting to get too stiff with the other party.

But this time, he couldn't back down, so he could only stick to his own opinion and let Miffel participate.

Then he reiterated it again, insisting on his opinion.

The screenwriter was actually a little strange, thinking that as long as he objected, the matter would be settled.

But he never expected that Director Xu's attitude this time would be so tough.

Here comes the problem.

Facing Director Xu's insistence, even after receiving the 500,000 favor fee, he is still riding a tiger, unable to compromise and let that Miffel act as the heroine.

Under normal circumstances, apart from the employer, he has the absolute right to decide the role.

But unfortunately, this play is not his original creation.

He is only in charge of adapting someone else's novel, so he is equal to the director in terms of role decision-making power.

The one who can really make the final decision can only be the management, and the management has handed over this power to Penguin Video.

So this power falls in the hands of the producer in charge of the show in Penguin Video.

As the producer of Penguin Video, seeing the two colleagues who had disagreements on the issue of the heroine, and each of them refused to give in, their heads were getting bigger.

"What are you two doing?"

Producer Lu said angrily: "This show is about to start filming, and now even the heroine hasn't been discussed yet. There are so many differences and opinions between the screenwriter and director!"

"Produced by Lu."

Director Xu explained: "I personally tried Miffel, and her acting skills are absolutely passable, and she fits perfectly with the heroine I imagined."

"Producer Lu, the two actresses I'm talking about, I've tried acting myself, and they're definitely much better than Miffel."

The screenwriter paused for a moment, and then said: "Also, the other party's reputation in the circle is better than that of Miffel."

Director Xu said angrily: "We are looking at acting skills, not word of mouth."

"Anyway, I don't agree to use Miffel." The screenwriter bit his opinion to death.

Director Xu snorted coldly: "I insist on using Miffel."

"Enough! What's the noise!"

Producer Lu was also angry.

For the sake of a heroine candidate, the team is almost disbanded, and this drama is still a fart!
"This matter, I will decide by myself!"

"." The two were speechless for a while.

Well, it's all down to luck.

Producer Lu took the portfolios of the three actresses and looked at them seriously.

Director Xu murmured in his heart that he must choose Miffel.

The screenwriter murmured in his heart, don't choose Miffel.

Producer Lu had never seen any of these three actresses, and didn't know them well, so he didn't know which one to choose for a while.

At this time, he looked up and saw Director Li walking over.

"Hello, Director Li." Producer Lu shouted.

The other two followed suit.

Director Li frowned and asked, "What are you arguing about? I heard it even as I passed by the door."

Faced with Director Li's question, Producer Lu said awkwardly: "There are three candidates for the heroine of the show "The Master". Everyone has no consensus, and I don't know which one to choose."

"Show me."

"Okay." Producer Lu handed the materials of the three actresses to Director Li.

Director Li took a look, they were Xie Yuyan, Miffel and Yu Xiaojiu.

Xie Yuyan just participated in the hit drama "The Silent Truth". Miffel also participated in the reality show of Director Wan before. As for Yu Xiaojiu, she is one of the heroines of "Golden Branch Desire".

In other words, these three women all knew Song Yi.

He hesitated for a while, and said to Production Landing: "I'll give you an opinion. You can ask Production Song for his opinion. He has contacted all three actresses, so he may be more clear."

"." Produced by Lu.

Originally, as a producer, he was not willing to consult other producers' opinions, so wouldn't he appear to be incompetent?

But now that Director Li suddenly brought it up, he didn't ask, which seemed a little bad.

After all, people are their own leaders.

And now there is a gossip in the company that he will be promoted to deputy manager soon.

"Okay, I'll listen to Director Li, and I'll ask Production Song for his opinion later."

Director Li nodded, and before leaving, he reminded: "Hurry up, you guys, it's the Chinese New Year now, time is short and the task is tight, don't procrastinate, shoot it as soon as possible."

"Understood, Director Li."

After Director Li left, the screenwriter and Director Xu looked at Producer Lu and asked, "Producer Lu, what should we do now?"

"What else can I do? The leader has already spoken, so I can only lick my face and ask people."

Producer Lu looked at his two colleagues angrily, feeling very depressed.

This time, it was really embarrassing and lost at home.

Not long after Song Yi arrived at the office today, a familiar man knocked on the door and walked in.

This time, Director Wang of Dragon TV did not ask Director Li to lead the way, but came to find him directly, wanting to discuss with the other party about the manuscript fee.

This kind of thing can't be explained clearly on the phone, so I can only come to the door for an interview.

Compared to last time, both of them are much more familiar with each other.

Song Yi looked at Director Wang and asked tentatively, "Director Wang, you came to me suddenly. Is there something wrong with the script I gave you? Are you dissatisfied with the director?"

"No."

Director Wang shook his head and smiled, "On the contrary, after reading the scripts of your first three episodes, our director was very satisfied, and decided on the spot, saying that the drama will be written by you."

"is it?"

Song Yi smiled modestly and said: "It's good that the director is satisfied, I'm afraid that I won't be able to do it and waste your time, so now I can write more confidently and boldly.

It's just this kind of thing, Director Wang, you can call me directly, and you don't need to make a special trip. "

"I'm not just here to tell you about this, but actually there's one more thing I want to discuss with you."

Song Yi asked: "Director Wang, tell me, what's the matter?"

"Because the director is very satisfied with your script, let me call you directly to show my sincerity."

Director Wang smiled and said, "That's why I want to discuss with you about the manuscript fee, how much do you think is appropriate?"

"Uh"

Song Yi was stunned for a few seconds, then smiled and said: "Director Wang, for this kind of thing, you can just give it whatever you want, I didn't ask for it."

"According to our original funding plan, the total investment of this drama is only 2500 million. If it is written by a screenwriter in Taiwan, the manuscript fee is actually not much, and it is estimated to be around 1 million."

Director Wang paused and said: "But you are not from the station, so you can't follow this standard, not to mention that I made a promise with you before, and I will try my best to help you get more.

So after discussing with other people in the station, I can finally give you a manuscript fee of about 3 million. What do you think? "

"3 million?" Song Yi was a little surprised.

He never expected that the TV station would be so generous this time.

It seems that this script of mine really satisfies them.

Director Wang thought that Song Yi thought that 3 million was too little, and said, "Mr. Song, if you are not satisfied, you can tell me the number, and I can go back and discuss it with the director."

"No, no, Director Wang, you misunderstood."

Song Yi quickly explained with a smile: "3 million is not too little, but too much. I am a new screenwriter, how can the manuscript be sold so expensive.

You go back and help me tell your director, saying that I don’t charge a penny for this script, and spend all the money on filming, trying to make a better TV series. "

"Not a penny?" Director Wang asked in surprise.

"Ah."

Song Yi nodded and said: "Since Director Wang believes in my ability, found me, and considers me a friend, then as your friend, I am willing to contribute my own strength to the organization's anti-corruption and anti-crime work."

"Mr. Song, I can't even catch up with your ideological awareness." Director Wang didn't expect that he would get such a result.

Song Yi said this, no doubt giving himself enough face.

If I go back and tell the director, it will undoubtedly be a great achievement!
At this time, Producer Lu knocked on the door and walked in with the information of the three actresses.

Seeing someone in Song Yi's office, he quickly smiled and said, "Song Zuo, please do your work first, and I'll come back later."

"Need not."

Director Wang stood up and said, "I've finished chatting with Mr. Song and I'm about to leave. You just chat and don't worry about me."

"Well then, I won't keep you."

Song Yi also got up and said: "Director Wang, if you need to find my younger brother in the future, just call me directly. It's the same as communicating on the phone, so you don't have to run away in person."

"okay, I get it."

Director Wang shook Song Yi's hand and said with a smile: "The filming will start in the future, I guess I will have to trouble you often."

"You're welcome, I should do it."

After sending Director Wang away, Song Yi returned to the office, poured a cup of tea for Producer Lu, and asked, "Producer Lu, what do you want me to do?"

"There is something I want to ask for your opinion."

Producer Lu put the information of the actress in front of Song Yi, and said, "I'm in charge of the filming of "The Master" recently, and now because of the disagreement between the screenwriter and the director, I'm stuck on the choice of the heroine. I don't know who to choose.

After Director Li heard about it, he said that you have been in contact with these actresses, and suggested that I come to hear your opinion. "

When Lu Zao said this, he just wanted to tell Song Yi sideways that it was not I who wanted to come to you, but Director Li who asked me to come to you.

Song Yi naturally understood what Lu Zuo meant.

He looked at the three actresses in his hand, and smiled helplessly in his heart. This old Li really never forgets the opportunity to benefit himself.

From the point of view of Director Li who knows some inside information, if nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely choose Yu Xiaojiu, who belongs to Song Tang's banner, as the heroine.

But Director Li was wrong this time.

Song Yi didn't intend to let Yu Xiaojiu act in this play, because in his plan, he wanted Yu Xiaojiu to play "Gao Xiaoqin" in his "In the Name of the People".

Although this play was filmed by Dragon TV, as a screenwriter, I don't want them for a penny. At that time, it should be no problem to give up one or two places for me as an actor.

Excluding Yu Xiaojiu, the rest are Xie Yuyan and Miffel.

To be honest, it doesn't matter to him which of these two people he chooses.

But Song Yi thought of the last drama, Xie Yuyan was still generous, and did him a big favor temporarily, and he didn't ask for any reward. He felt that he should also express his gratitude and repay her.

"Producer Lu, if you want to listen to my opinion, I personally think that Xie Yuyan is better."

Song Yi analyzed: "In the hit "The Silent Truth" that was just finished, she is divided into two roles. Although she is not too brilliant, her acting skills are still online.

In addition, she has also acted as the heroine of many costume dramas before, so her experience and image should be suitable for your drama.

the other two
Apart from the appearance, this Miffel is relatively sweet, but her acting skills are far behind the other two.

As for Yu Xiaojiu, she has only acted in two Gongdou dramas in succession. The image and personality of a bad woman are a bit deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Suddenly acting as the heroine of a fairy tale drama may make people a little bit out of the drama. "

After listening to Song Yi's analysis, Producer Lu made sense and decided to adopt his opinion.

But it can't be expressed in the mouth.

"Okay, thank you Producer Song for your valuable advice, I will seriously consider it."

Lu Zuo stood up and said, "Then I won't disturb your work, let's go."

"Okay, walk slowly."

Song Yi sent Lu Zao away, and finally got free.

He picked up his mobile phone and called Wan Dao, who was recording Running Man.

Tang Wanqing had already flown for a day, and she was new to personnel affairs, and he still had to care about the other party's physical condition.

But you can't ask the other party directly about this kind of thing.

"Hello, Producer Song." On the phone, Director Wan's voice came.

Song Yi smiled and asked, "Are you free now? Is it convenient?"

"convenient."

"I want to ask you something."

Song Yi said: "During the recording of the program, was Tang Wanqing in good condition?"

"well enough."

Director Wan knew about the relationship between Song Yi and Tang Wanqing, so he was stunned for a few seconds and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a conflict between you and Teacher Tang?"

"No, you misunderstood."

Song Yi explained with a smile: "She's not feeling well recently."

"Physical discomfort?"

"Yes, so when recording the show, you help me stare at her a little bit, and try to keep her from strenuous exercise."

"Ok, no problem."

Director Wan agreed: "I will adjust the content of the program appropriately, so don't worry."

"Thank you then."

On the other side, Producer Lu returned to his office and said to the screenwriter and director who were waiting for him: "Okay, the matter of the actress has been finalized, and then hurry up and let the actress come to sign the contract, and then start filming."

"Who did you choose as the actress?" the screenwriter and Director Xu asked in unison.

"Thank you Yuyan!"

When the editor heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, 500,000 was stable.

Director Xu was in a much more complicated mood.

After leaving Lu's producer's office, Director Xu looked at his screenwriter with some dissatisfaction.

The two have cooperated not once, and they both know who the other is.

He asked the other party suspiciously: "Why do you have to object to using Miffel today?"

The screenwriter glanced at the other party meaningfully, and asked, "Then why do you insist on using Miffel?"

"Do you know that you have hurt me?" Director Xu glared at him, then turned and left.

He is now thinking about how he should deal with Liang Yudong and Miffel and appease each other.

The screenwriter looked at the other person's angry back, smiled disdainfully, and said in a low voice, "Whether you suffer or not is none of my business, as long as I don't suffer."

In the evening, Director Xu took the initiative to meet Liang Yudong and Miffel.

The two of them thought that the dust had settled and they came to tell them the result.

As a result, as soon as he sat down at the table to eat and drank the first glass of wine happily, Director Xu gave Miffel a bolt from the blue.

"At the meeting today, the matter of the heroine has been settled, and you have been rejected."
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