After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 383 Wandering Earth
"Boss Lu, why don't we find a place to talk?"

Guo Fan showed delight, obviously having heard Wu Jing talk about this before, but he also felt a little guilty.

Science fiction themes are different from military themes. After all, military themes take place in the real world and have relatively fewer big scenes.

But science fiction movies, especially those about the future world, cost a lot of money for every frame of special effects and can take up dozens of minutes.

In the past few years, he has been working on the production budget and storyboard scripts. 3.5 million yuan can only support the completion of the film without affecting the plot.

Despite this, more than 4000 shots were cut from the original 1900 shots. If the film is to reach an excellent standard, at least these shots must be added.

This is not just a matter of a funding gap of 1.5 million yuan. The minimum required funds must be doubled, and the final total production cost may reach million US dollars.

"Why? Director Guo is afraid of scaring me?"

Lu Liang smiled, seeing Guo Fan's guilty conscience, and obviously knew that this was not something that could be solved by adding tens of millions more.

"Mr. Lu, you are joking. You have handled many projects worth billions. How can such a small project scare you?"

Guo Fan laughed dryly and kept flattering the audience. He had high expectations for this movie.

As long as he succeeds in making the film, regardless of whether it is a box office success or not, he will be able to go down in film history and create a precedent for domestic science fiction.

Screw the arrogance of intellectuals. There is no such thing as leaving a name in film history in front of investors.

"Director Wu, is there a reception room here?"

Lu Liang smiled calmly, intending to see how much money he would need to scare him, and then looked at the curious Xiao Wang: "Let's go and listen together?"

"Let's go." Xiao Wang nodded quickly.

In Wolf Warrior 2, his Pusi invested 2000 million yuan, and with the final total box office of 60 billion yuan, it can earn at least 1.8 million yuan.

The film project that Lu Liang is interested in can probably make money, so how could he not be interested?

"Mr. Lu, Principal, please come this way."

Wu Jing smiled and invited several people to the reception room.

Guo Fan quickly took out the tablet computer he carried with him and shared the more than 1900 deleted hand-drawn shots with Lu Liang.

He spent six years preparing for this film, and it is not an exaggeration. The complete film has a total of 4230 shots, and each shot was drawn by painters from CAFA or PyeongChang Academy of Fine Arts based on his imagined scenes.

However, due to the pressure of production funds, they had to reluctantly delete 1930 shots.

When he made this decision, his heart bled every time he deleted a scene.

Deleting 4230 from 1930 means that at least two years of six years of hard work have been wasted.

Because of this, I suffered from insomnia for a long time and almost died.

Fortunately, reality left him with no time for Yu Yu, and he was soon faced with the dilemma of not being able to raise 3.5 million yuan in filming funds.

In the past three months, he has successively approached new and old capital giants in the entertainment industry, including China Film, Huayi, Ali, and Xinli, but could only raise 200 million yuan.

When Guo Fan was about to give up, Wu Jing appeared and expressed his optimism about the script. He was willing to play a cameo role for free and recommended it to Lu Liang.

"Mr. Lu, what do you think?"

Guo Fan asked cautiously.

Now there is only one last hurdle left. As long as Lu Liang nods, all the hardships will be over and good times will come.

“These shots are indeed not meaningless.”

There were nearly two thousand original shots, but Lu Liang didn't have time to look through them all, so he just looked at a few dozen symbolically.

It can be seen that Guo Fan is very attentive. Each original painting is accompanied by dense text explanations to explain the meaning of the shot.

There are many shots that look shocking just by sketching, which are even more impressive than the ten thousand thrusters.

He pondered for a moment and said with a smile, "Director Guo, if we want to achieve the standard of excellent production, how much money is needed and how much money is still lacking? You should have an answer in your mind. Be bold and tell me the number."

Guo Fan pinched his thigh hard, trying to suppress his excitement. He had waited for a long time and finally waited until today. He almost sang it out.

After hesitating for a while, he asked, "Mr. Lu, what do you think if the production budget is increased to 600 million yuan?"

When these words were spoken, everyone present, except Lu Liang, Wu Jing and Xiao Wang, widened their eyes and were terrified.

Wu Jing really didn't expect Guo Fan to be so bold.
With 2 million yuan, there is still some left over for making two Wolf Warrior movies.

Converted into US dollars, it is as high as 9000 million US dollars, which can be ranked among the ranks of super blockbusters in the international arena.

The 21 million yuan does not include the post-production promotion and marketing costs. At least another million yuan will be required for promotion and marketing. In other words, if the box office of this film is not more than billion yuan when it is released in the future, it will be considered a loss.

There are no more than five movies that have grossed 21 billion yuan so far, including Wolf Warrior 2.

It's not that easy to achieve.

Xiao Wang was surprised and secretly observed Lu Liang's reaction. He suddenly felt that he would agree.

Unexpectedly, Lu Liang turned his head to look at him and asked with a smile: "Are you interested in participating in the investment? Make some contribution to domestic science fiction?"

"If you follow, I will follow." Xiao Wang said without hesitation.

He also earned tens of millions from Wolf Warrior 2, so Lu Liang would definitely not let him pay a big share.

So with the money earned from Wolf Warrior 2,
It's definitely enough to invest in this movie.

"Okay, I'll pay 300 million for the 400 million funding gap, and you'll pay 100 million."

"no problem."

After a few simple words, the two of them finalized the 400 million investment.

Guo Fan's eyes widened, and he suddenly understood what it felt like when Wu Jing said that Lu Liang was straightforward.

He felt a little guilty, and always felt that he had to pay something, and he felt very sorry: "Mr. Lu, do you have any actors you are optimistic about?"

This movie is mainly about storytelling and scene-shooting, and as long as the actors' acting is not too awkward, they can basically do the job.

Even if the actor's acting is awkward, he is confident that he can train him well with the 400 million yuan of funding from the financial backer.

"The original cast members Zhao Jinmai, Wu Jing and Meng Da will remain unchanged. Let's change the male lead. He doesn't look likable." Lu Liang didn't know Zhao Jinmai, but Guo Fan thoughtfully provided a photo. She did look like a female high school student, which was in line with the character setting in the play.

There is no doubt about the acting skills of Meng Da and Wu Jing, but he doesn't like the male lead. He can't put it into words, but he just doesn't like him.

Lu Liang turned around and asked, "Do you have any recommendations?"

In the entertainment industry, he only knows some pretty actresses, and he doesn't know many male stars. He also doesn't know how their acting is or whether their reputation will be ruined.

He has read the entire plot and knows that both the male and female protagonists are the triggers for a series of events. To put it bluntly, they are just tools.

So there is no need to worry that a rash change of the male lead will cause the movie to flop at the box office.

"He's in his twenties, has good acting skills, and good character. I have to think about it."

Xiao Wang looked thoughtful, and Guo Fan suddenly suggested in a low voice: "Principal, what do you think of Wu Fan?"

The movie has already grossed 21 billion yuan before it even started filming. He is under a lot of pressure and urgently needs a young actor to save him.

There are many male stars to choose from in this age group, and the four top returning male stars are basically all suitable.

"That bastard has played around more than me. Sooner or later, his reputation will fall apart. If you're not worried about your movie being banned, then choose him."

Xiao Wang took a glance. He had worked with Wu Fan before when they filmed a homemade variety show about pandas.

The sadist wanted to make a move on Li Manli, but was slapped twice in private by him.

At that time, he knew that this guy liked to date people who were all under 18 years old.

Guo Fan smiled awkwardly and dared not say anything.

If the movie was banned because of the actor, Lu Liang would probably have him thrown into the river and drowned.

"Then let's go with Xiao Huangbo."

Xiao Wang suddenly looked at Lu Liang, who looked puzzled: "Who?"

"Don't you know him?" Xiao Wang was surprised: "He is among the Crown Princesses."

"Who?"

Lu Liang narrowed his eyes. He knew Huang Bo. His whole outfit was high-end except for the low-end display screen.

The cast of the Princess Weiyoung is full of handsome men and beautiful women. How could there be such a person?

"The principal should be talking about Peng Yuchang. This kid's acting skills are really good."

Wu Jing took over the conversation with a smile and was helping him choose a "son". He also felt that Peng Yuchang would be more suitable.

Lu Liang was still confused, and Xiao Wang said unhappily, "It's the father-in-law who always quarrels with Zhang Tian in the drama."

He was very skeptical whether Lu Liang had watched this online drama, which was invested by Lu Liang and cost him two million yuan in sponsorship fees.

"Think of it, it's him."

Lu Liang laughed and thought about the other person's appearance in the drama. At least he looked much more pleasing to the eye than the original male lead.

After they decided on the cast, he said to Guo Fan, "Director Guo, please come to my company tomorrow to sign the contract."

Like Xiao Wang, he has no intention of paying out the money and will wait for the box office share of Wolf Warrior 2 to arrive and then transfer it directly.

It would not be more than three months at the latest, and Guo Fan had no objection. There was still 200 million in the account, so he would use it first.

Suddenly, there was sufficient funding of 600 million.
He felt that his back was much stronger when he walked.

As the cooperation was finalized, several people walked out of the lounge and Wu Jing went on stage to give a speech.

“Does domestic science fiction movies have a future?”

Xiao Wang was skeptical. He was simply following Lu Liang's lead. If Lu Liang didn't invest, he wouldn't invest either.

"Can you please stop being so vulgar? What's wrong with supporting domestic science fiction movies?"

Lu Liang glanced at them out of the corner of his eye, drinking juice boredly and admiring the female guests.

He and Xiao Wang, like the other Wangs present, were avoided by everyone within a two-meter radius, and no one dared to approach them to talk to them.

It made him bored.

"If you say this, do you believe it yourself?"

Others may still pay for their feelings, but Lu Liang has no chance of doing so. As he himself said, he has not reached that level yet.

"I believe it." Lu Liang nodded. He is a sentimental man, otherwise he would not have taken the initiative to increase the production budget of the film.

While making a little money, why not help the rise of domestic science fiction films?

“It’s so fake.”

Xiao Wang looked disgusted, and Lu Liang suddenly raised his eyebrows and asked, "What about that woman?"

Xiao Wang followed her gaze and his face darkened: "She is ugly without makeup and she is very scheming."

"Have you played with her?" Lu Liang was surprised. He remembered that the woman's name seemed to be Zhang Xi.

"Yeah, less than a month."

"What about that one?"

"Qin Lan? I'm worried that she'll play with you."

Xiao Wang spoke earnestly, speaking in the tone of a person who had experienced it: "Liangzi, the sea of ​​suffering is endless, it is not too late to turn back. The girls in the entertainment industry who can make it are not good people."

He saw through this a long time ago, so he has been playing with internet celebrities, changing one every few months, and enjoying his freedom.

After all, internet celebrities only want to attract traffic, but those female stars in the entertainment industry are all aiming to marry into wealthy families.

　There will be more later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)