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Chapter 270 Xu Qing’s Repayment

For an actor, good resources are far more important than making money.

After all, isn’t it easy to make money after being popular?
Although Qi Wei does not lack resources, this does not mean that his company does not lack artists.

Especially now that there are more and more women who have had relationships with Qi Wei, the film and television resources in Qi Wei's own company are no longer enough to allocate, and arranging resources for them has become a headache.

For the time being, we still need to help them find resources outside.

And this inevitably involves the exchange of interests.

In the drama "Swordsman", Zhang Jizhong needs Qi Wei's high popularity to attract investment and at the same time provide guarantee for the future ratings of the drama after it is broadcast.

In exchange for benefits, Zhang Jizhong is willing to give Qi Wei a very high premium for the film, and is also willing to give some important roles in the drama to Qi Wei.

This is what Zhang Jizhong means.

In a play, whether an actor is suitable for a role is the result of the game between the director and all parties. It does not mean that the audience says he is not suitable.

Besides, actors themselves are responsible for controlling roles, so in a drama, there is a lot of room for maneuver in casting.

An actor can definitely benefit a lot from a major CCTV drama like "The Swordsman", even if he only plays a supporting role in it, but it's not the kind of role that doesn't have many scenes and is dispensable.

Arranging some of his women to be in this drama is also an explanation of what he has done for them.

And this is one of the reasons why Qi Wei is more tempted.

But despite being tempted, Qi Wei still did not agree immediately, but wanted to gain greater benefits for himself.

So Qi Wei said: "I have had a martial arts dream since I was a child. I have always dreamed of playing a hero in a martial arts drama. When our company was first established, we immediately actively prepared for "Little Li Flying Knife". This is also to fulfill the dream of playing a hero in a martial arts drama." I have a martial arts dream, and Linghu Chong is also my favorite character."

Zhang Jizhong nodded. As an insider, he knew very well that the production of martial arts dramas is relatively complicated and requires a very mature production team. This is also an important reason why most film and television companies do not know how to produce martial arts dramas when they are first established. s reason.

"So, are you willing to play the role of Linghu Chong?" Zhang Jizhong asked with a smile.

Qi Wei nodded and shook his head, and replied: "I do have the idea of ​​playing Linghu Chong, but people often cannot help themselves in the world. Many things are not what you want to do. Director Zhang should know my difficulties. , if I must play Linghu Chong, I need Director Zhang to agree to a few conditions."

"What conditions?" Zhang Jizhong asked, his expression becoming serious.

After Qi Wei paused for a moment, he slowly said: "If "The Swordsman" wants to be successfully adapted into a film and television drama to be broadcast in the mainland, it will definitely have to be significantly adapted if it wants to pass the review, which is likely to affect people. I don’t know how Director Zhang will adapt the setting and plot, but I don’t want it to affect my image in the hearts of my fans, so I need to be involved in the script adaptation.”

After talking in circles, Zhang Jizhong finally understood that Qi Wei wanted the right to adapt the script.

In the film and television industry, this is a relatively common thing. After all, not all actors are the director's puppets. Many actors who are pursued by the person in charge will more or less add their own understanding when studying the role, and It won't be performed exactly according to the script.

This is especially true for popular actors, such as Jiang Wen. Even when faced with an international director like Director Chen, he is not dishonest. In "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin", the two of them had a falling out because of different opinions on the script. Pass.

Although it is all for the sake of the show, the actor's behavior is actually a challenge to the director's authority to a certain extent, and it is impossible for a director to condone it.

Especially those powerful directors will not allow this kind of behavior.

Therefore, the condition mentioned by Qi Wei made Zhang Jizhong frown.

Qi Wei watched the change of expression on Zhang Jizhong's face, and then said: "Although Jiang Wen and I are good friends, Director Zhang can rest assured that I will not imitate him. I still respect the director very much. I have worked with him before We all get along very well with the directors. I make this request just in case, and I will not interfere with your work, Director Zhang."

Just because you don't know how to intervene doesn't mean you won't intervene.

In fact, Qi Wei was still dissatisfied with the film produced by Zhang Jizhong in later generations. He wanted this right because he had the idea of ​​​​exercising this right.

But Zhang Jizhong didn't know that. In his opinion, Qi Wei had collaborated with so many directors, including great directors like Zhao Baogang and Li Shaohong, and he had never heard of Qi Wei having any trouble with them.

Zhang Jizhong thought for a while and finally acquiesced.

"Are there any other conditions?" Zhang Jizhong asked.

Qi Wei continued: "I heard from Senior Sister Xu before that Director Zhang's film will be shot entirely in real locations and will be shot all over the country. If this is the case, it may take more than half a year to film."

Zhang Jizhong nodded and answered truthfully: "The plan is to shoot for more than half a year."

"Although I very much support Director Zhang's real-location shooting, it is difficult for me to squeeze out the schedule for more than half a year."

"The Swordsman" has started preparations this year, and filming will start next year.

But Qi Wei has also arranged some work for next year.

At the beginning of next year, Qi Wei will be filming "Young Man Bao Qingtian", and in the second half of the year, he will join the filming of "Hero".

Although there are still several months left to film "The Swordsman", Qi Wei also has other work during this time.

One album a year must not be left behind, and the production of next year's album will be completed during this time.

If something unexpected happens again, there will definitely not be enough time to film "The Swordsman".

Zhang Jizhong also conducted a detailed investigation of Qi Wei before coming here. He also knew that Qi Wei was a busy man and it was really difficult to squeeze out such a long schedule.

Zhang Jizhong pondered for a moment and then asked: "Then I wonder how long you can spare?"

Wang Jinghua answered for Qi Wei: "My artists can only guarantee a four-month schedule at most."

Zhang Jizhong shook his head, "The four-month schedule is not enough time for filming."

After all, Qi Wei's Linghu Chong will be played throughout the entire drama, so he almost had to shoot it all over again.

Qi Wei replied: "If there are no other things, I can stay on the crew until the filming is completed, but suddenly something needs to be done, then I can't help."

Zhang Jizhong was silent for a while and asked: "Then can you accept working overtime and filming day and night?"

"I am willing to follow Director Zhang's arrangement."

"In this case, I can agree, but I still hope you can spend more time on this drama." In the end, Zhang Jizhong agreed.

"By the way, there is also the salary for this drama," Qi Wei said again.

"Why, do you think it's too little? If it's not enough, you can add a little more. This is easy to discuss."

Qi Wei shook his head and said, "No, it's Director Zhang who gave you too much."

There were actually people who thought the film was overpaid. This made Zhang Jizhong laugh, and he asked: "Then how much is appropriate for you to refuse?"

"I think 300 million is more appropriate."

200 million is Qi Wei's normal salary for filming now, but considering that the film "The Swordsman" requires a high investment and a long schedule, there is no problem in charging a little more.

300 million is okay, but 400 million is a bit much.

This is not because Qi Wei thinks he earns too much. In fact, this is something he has carefully considered.During this period, capital had begun to enter the film and television industry, mainly the television industry, and this also led to an increase in actors' remuneration.

The growth rate is still relatively large, but it is far less crazy than later generations.

At this time, the highest paid mainland actor is Ge You. He is now starring in a movie and can earn nearly 300 million yuan in salary plus dividends.

In terms of remuneration, Qi Wei is on par with Ge You.

This is mainly because of Qi Wei's high popularity, and Qi Wei can only get such a high salary in TV series, but not in movies.

This is similar to those traffic stars of later generations. Those traffic stars of later generations may get tens of millions or even hundreds of millions in remuneration for making a TV series, but if they make movies, they may only get a few million remuneration.

In fact, at this time and later generations, it was generally more profitable for actors to make TV series than movies.

There is no way, at this time the film industry is in a slump, it is very difficult to attract investment for film production, and actors need to make sacrifices in terms of salary.

In any case, actors' salaries are increasing. As an actor, Qi Wei naturally hopes that the salary will be as high as possible.

But Qi Wei is not just an actor now, he is also the boss of a film and television company.

He doesn't want to "drain the talent" in terms of remuneration, because this will increase the cost of film and television production, so it is necessary to control the actors' remuneration.

Of course, Qi Wei does not have to sacrifice his own interests.

So Qi Wei looked at Xu Qing and said softly: "Senior Sister Xu, I know you have made a lot of sacrifices for this drama, but you have to understand that a drama attaches great importance to an actor, and the value of an actor is very important. To a large extent, it is reflected in the salary.
The success of "Never Rest" is also inseparable from your wonderful performance, and I believe the same is true for "The Swordsman"."

When a movie you film becomes a big success, your net worth will rise accordingly. This is a very simple truth. However, in order to win the role of Ren Yingying in "The Swordsman", Xu Qing made certain sacrifices in terms of salary. of.

"Then how much remuneration do you think I should give Xu Qing?" Zhang Jizhong asked.

"I think we can double our current base."

40万的片酬翻了一倍也就80万，多的40万离祁魏降的100万还少了60万呢。

Zhang Jizhong looked at Xu Qing, looked at it for a while, nodded, and said, "Well, I also think you are worth the price."

Zhang Jizhong would naturally agree to Qi Wei's request, and Zhang Jizhong was even prepared to make up the remaining 60 to other actors recommended by Qi Wei.

Zhang Jizhong looked at Qi Wei again and asked, "Are there any other conditions?"

"I don't know how Mr. Zhang's investment in this drama is going. Our company currently has some extra funds. If Mr. Zhang needs it, our company can invest part of it."

"I still have a big investment gap in this drama. Now that you are willing to invest, this is no less than providing help in times of need!"

Zhang Jizhong doesn't care at all how much Qi Wei wants to invest, he just wants a banner for Qi Wei's investment now.

After all, the film and television dramas invested by Qi Wei have not yet suffered losses. With Qi Wei's investment, it will be easier for Zhang Jizhong to attract investment from outside.

"Director Zhang is too polite. This is what I should do." Qi Wei replied with a smile.

In fact, Qi Wei didn't plan to invest much. At most, he would invest the salary he earned from this drama.

There is no way. Although "The Swordsman" is very promising, the investment is too high. Even if it is profitable, this drama will not make much profit.

So investing in this drama is not a very cost-effective thing.

The main reason why Qi Wei invested was because he wanted to occupy the identity of an investor. When the time comes, he will be more famous by inserting people into this drama.

Of course, Qi Wei also had the idea of ​​selling favors to Zhang Jizhong.

The film and television industry pays great attention to interpersonal relationships. After "The Swordsman", Qi Wei still had the idea of ​​​​continuing to cooperate with Zhang Jizhong.

After all, his later films "Dragon" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" were still very popular.

You don’t have to act in these dramas yourself, but there’s still no problem in putting a few people in them.

The matter of Qi Wei starring as Linghu Chong in "The Swordsman" will basically not change, and the two parties who reached the cooperation have become happy.

They exchanged some polite words, and when they were about to leave, Zhang Jizhong said: "I think Zhang Ziyi is suitable for the role of junior sister Yue Linshan, not because of you, but because I think she is really suitable. I have also called her before. , but she declined. I know you have a good relationship with her. If possible, I hope you can help me persuade her."

"I do have some friendship with her, but I'm not sure whether I can persuade her."

Qi Wei thought that since Zhang Ziyi refused, she naturally had her reasons for refusing.

Although Qi Wei was confident that he could persuade Zhang Ziyi, he didn't want to force her.

"Just do your best and obey fate. I can accept whether this happens or not."

"I know, I'll talk to her about it."

After the chat, after Wang Jinghua sent Zhang Jizhong away, Xu Qing did not let Qi Wei leave.

Xu Qing gently pushed Qi Wei to the sofa, and she leaned against the door and locked the door directly.

"Senior sister, do you have anything else to say to me?" He took the hairpin that Xu Qing threw at him, watched her lick her tongue seductively at him, and unbuttoned the shirt one by one from top to bottom. Open, Qi Wei asked with a smile.

"I went to your concert yesterday and your performance was wonderful."

"Thank you." Qi Wei watched her slowly walk over and sit astride him.

"Why didn't I realize you were so attractive?" Xu Qing looked at Qi Wei with a look of fascination. She took Qi Wei's hand and put it on her thigh, placing it in front of her.

"Why, wasn't I attractive before?" Since she took the initiative, Qi Wei naturally became less honest.

"How could it be? You are the most charming person I have ever seen. I am becoming more and more obsessed with you."

She added: "Did you recommend me to Zhang Guorong?"

It's about "Suspect". Qi Wei did recommend her to Zhang Guorong, but she was not the only one, but also Yu Feihong, Zuo Xiaoqing and so on.

"You know everything." Qi Wei's expression remained unchanged.

"Well, Leslie Cheung has already contacted me and asked me to audition."

The shirt on her body had been taken off and the high heels on her feet had been thrown off. Xu Qing looked at Qi Wei and said:
"You recommended me to audition for "Suspect", and you took care of me so much for "The Swordsman". How do you want me to repay you for such a great kindness?"

"Sister, this is what you deserve after your efforts."

"Then what I paid is far from enough."

As soon as the words fell, Xu Qing began to bend down and give.

Extraordinarily proactive.
(End of this chapter)