Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 99 Rich and willful

Got a positive answer.

Li Luo opened the script and read it carefully.

The core of the story is still about enemies loving and hating each other, just like the name of the movie Love Has Next Life, the hero and heroine cannot love each other because of hatred, and both are shot and fall under a ginkgo tree.

The two agreed to meet again in the next life.

But as time goes by, one person becomes a ghost and the other has his afterlife.

It's easy to refill the tea when it gets cold.

But once the bond is broken, the promise made in the previous life can no longer be continued.

After reading the whole article, it is a pity.

The script is written in a light and concise manner, but it tells the story of an unending love story between a human and a ghost.

The story is good.

But from a business perspective, it has little value.

The thin script was read quickly.

Li Luo closed it.

"How about it?"

Yu Feihong couldn't wait to ask: "Do you like this story?"

"Ah."

Li Luo hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

But he tapped the script with his fingers again, frowned and asked, "Is this the Ah Jiu, the bandit, the monk, and the ghost you mentioned last time?"

"Yes."

Yu Feihong was a little excited and said quickly: "I came across this story six years ago and fell in love with it, so I got the film adaptation rights last year."

"This is the third version of the script that has just been revised."

"When I first met you."

Pinching Li Luo's thigh, she bit her lip and said, "I just thought you were suitable. Later, this image became clearer and clearer, so I wanted you to play the role of A-Ming."

"I am Ah Jiu."

“Can I take a picture?”

Li Luo flipped through the script again: "If I remember correctly, we can't film a ghost story, right?"

Any movie of this type.

In the end, it's either mental disorder or everything is man-made.

Anyway, ghosts are such awesome things.

It is not allowed to exist.

"You don't have to worry."

Yu Feihong said confidently: "I chose to shoot it, so of course I am sure it will be released."

Oh~
This statement is really made with confidence.

"Ok."

Li Luo flipped through a few pages casually, nodded and said, "Since you want to shoot it, then invest two or three million and try it. When the time comes, just let me know in advance and I'll make time for it."

"The remuneration is easy to negotiate, just give me a symbolic dollar."

The gentleman in front of me is a man who is not short of money.

His original plan was to gain a foothold in the television industry and then find a way to break into commercial films.

Although it’s not quite the same as what I planned.

But since Feihong is his close friend, he decided to accompany her to test the waters.

"A dollar?"

The last sentence almost made Yu Feihong drop her jaw.

Not to mention the male lead.

Hiring an extra would cost more than this in a day.

"Which one of us is following which one?"

Li Luo blinked at her and gently rubbed her thigh with his palm: "I have earned money from you, do I need to earn more money from you? The saved film remuneration will be invested in the production cost."

"When filming, you won't feel constrained."

The naked words made Yu Feihong's earlobes turn red.

I felt inexplicably moved.

"You don't need to help me save money, just give me what I should give."

She looked at Xu Qing who was playing cards seriously, and let Li Luo play tricks on her. She said proudly: "What can two or three million do? I plan to attract 30 to 40 million investment."

“We must make a good film.”

"30 or 40 million?"

Now it was Li Luo's turn to be stunned, and he couldn't help but touch the other person's forehead.

Not hot.

Why are you talking nonsense?

"what are you doing?"

The noise attracted the attention of several people playing cards nearby, and Yu Feihong was so scared that she slapped his hand away.

"what's wrong?"

"Ok?"

Xu Qing and Jiang Wen raised questions one after another.

"Sister Qing."

Li Luo couldn't say anything directly to Yu Feihong, so he could only ask indirectly: "When we were filming Swordsman, how much was the total investment for that drama?"

I just read the script and it can be said to be a pure romance film.

Art films.

There is very little commercial value in it.

Moreover, the domestic market for this kind of pure love art film is extremely small, and it is possible to lose money even if you spend several million to shoot it.

It cost 300 to 400 million to shoot the film.

This is crazy!

The most important thing is that he had never heard of this movie at all. He had no impression of this movie with an investment of 300 to 400 million yuan. One can imagine its box office performance.

The most likely scenario is that he will rush to his grandma's house.

"Forty million for external publicity."

Xu Qing tapped the table with his mahjong and thought for a while: "The actual amount should be around 35 million, but I don't know the exact amount."

Li Luo opened his hands to Yu Feihong at the right time.

The meaning is self-evident.

"Swordsman" invited many stars, had various big scenes, and was filmed on location everywhere. Such a large production only cost more than 30 million. How could she dare to spend that much money on this romantic art film?

Moreover, neither he nor she had any box office guarantee.

No matter how you look at it, it's a losing deal.

"You mean the Feihong movie, right?" Jiang Wen shrugged while holding a cigar in his mouth. "If you want to achieve the desired effect, you have to spend money."

Talking about budget with Jiang Wen is bullshit.

This guy is also good at squandering money when making movies.

Li Luo remembered a little anecdote. When filming the movie Let the Bullets Fly, just because Jiang Wen liked the red soil from Yunnan Province, he pulled several truckloads of red soil from thousands of miles away to Guangdong Province to pave the ground.

“Don’t worry about the money.”

Yu Feihong shook her head and said lightly: "I just want to film the story in my heart for those who like it to appreciate."

"Correct."

Jiang Wen gave a thumbs up and said, "This is the attitude you need to have when making a movie."

That's right.

That's the attitude.

The investors of "The Sun Also Rises" were so disappointed that they felt their hearts were bleeding.

"Sister Feihong."

Li Luo didn't want to complain about that guy, so he looked at Yu Feihong again: "Why don't you find a leading actor who has box office appeal? This kind of thing is not a joke, you have to consider it carefully."

But he forgot too.

The one in front of me is also an extremely willful person.

"Just say whether you want to act or not."

Yu Feihong was a little angry and said in a crisp voice: "Don't talk to me about investment and box office. I just want to film this story. You are the male lead I have chosen. It's that simple."

Everyone else knows her character.

Looks weak and fragile.

In fact, he has his own ideas, and the other party also has the ability to squander them.

"play."

Li Luo didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and held out her hand: "Whatever you say, I'll do it. You're my sister after all."

Rich and willful, this woman insisted on jumping into the pit.

What else can he do.

Come play with me!

"That's pretty much it."

Yu Feihong high-fived him with satisfaction.

After the deal was settled, she spread out the script and talked enthusiastically about how each scene would be filmed, trying to restore the style of the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China as much as possible, and everything was done to perfection.

Li Luo also understood why such a large investment was needed.

If you pay too much attention to details.

Expenses naturally flow out like water and cannot be stopped.

Since persuasion is useless.

At that time, I can only try my best to act better. There is a high probability that I will lose money, it is just a matter of how much. Just think of it as earning reputation.

The two of them were discussing the script, while the other side was shouting and playing cards.

Everything seemed joyful.

"correct."

Li Luo leaned aside again and asked in a low voice: "What does Brother Yu Dong do?"

"Bona."

Yu Feihong said lightly: "I'm doing publishing."

Li Luo finally realized who the other party was. Yu Dong, the CEO of Bona, is indeed in charge of distribution now, but in the future he will gradually get involved in investment, production and other fields, and grow into a giant in the industry.

This senior.

It's definitely worth making some good friends.

Night rises.

A group of people were called to the kitchen to start making dumplings.

The sounds of laughter echoed throughout the small courtyard.

The Internet is ever-changing.

Driven by waves of popularity, Li Luo's votes successfully overtook others and came in first place.

Don’t give Huang Haibing’s fans a chance to turn the tables.

Just a few days later, the crew announced that they would begin to release the list of actors selected by fair, just and open voting from highest to lowest number of votes.

Reporters also captured pictures of Li Luo and He Qun happily chatting in a coffee shop.

And blocked him for a brief interview.

"Yes."

"I like the character Zhang Danfeng very much."

"Mr. Liang Yusheng has portrayed him very flesh and blood, a true gentleman and a chivalrous knight. This is a great challenge for me. I certainly hope to have the opportunity to play Zhang Danfeng."

"But the specific situation still depends on them. What I say doesn't count."

“I hope I can have this honor!”

“Thank you fans for voting for me. I hope I will not disappoint everyone.”

"Competitor?"

"There is no competition. Everyone wants to contribute to domestic dramas. Hai Bingge is a good actor. I feel a lot of pressure, but I still have confidence. This is the strength given to me by fans."

"The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber?"

"Yes, yes, yes. The specific broadcast time depends on the arrangement of the producers. I am also looking forward to seeing the finished film."

"Which female character do you like?"

"Of course I like them all, hahaha, just kidding."

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes?"

"Teacher Zhang Zhongzhong is my mentor. I congratulate him on the long-lasting ratings of his new drama. We will definitely work together if we have the chance."

After this report came out.

The production team of The Legend of the Condor Heroes also immediately released an announcement online, stating that they would comply with the wishes of the fans. Li Luo has been confirmed to play Zhang Danfeng, and they hope to bring a good show to the audience.

There were protests, indeed.

But it was soon drowned out by press releases on various websites.

This kind of shady operation.

It's very realistic and cruel, but that's life. As the ultimate beneficiary, Li Luo no longer accepts any interviews about casting.

Just get the role.

There's no need to jump out and show off.

For the next period of time, he stayed at home to study the script and the original work, carefully trying to figure out the character's personality.

Possessing the skill of a thousand faces.

It is more adept at subdividing personality traits.

The character of Zhang Danfeng is a talented knight-errant with a distinguished family background, outstanding appearance and talent. He behaves in a carefree and unrestrained manner. When he feels like it, he can load a cart of good wine and drink with others.

When I feel love, I can cry bitterly.

Don't care what others think.

He has a broad mind and is able to care about the suffering of the people and give up national hatred and family feuds for them.

The aura of a poet who sings and cries is not easy to act out, so he could only strengthen Zhang Cuishan's scholarly spirit and blend it with some free and easy vibes.

Next, it depends on the director's needs.

The calendar turned a page.

The year 02 passed away quietly, and the brand new year 03 followed.

After saying goodbye to a group of familiar friends, Li Luo packed his luggage and headed to Zhuozhou Film and Television Base.

Zhuozhou is not far from the capital, and the drive takes only more than four hours.

He directly hired a taxi to come here.

We will have to move to Ningxia for filming later, and driving by ourselves would just be a hassle.

Although it is only a county-level city, Zhuozhou has a very profound cultural heritage. It is said that Huangdi and Chiyou lived in the wild in Zhuolu here, hence the name. Liu Xuande and Zhang Yide were also from Zhuozhou.

There is nothing wrong with the outstanding people and beautiful scenery.

The preliminary shooting of The Legend of the Condor Heroes was carried out here.

The cold wind was howling and snowflakes were flying everywhere.

White smoke continued to rise from the roadside stall, and waves of fragrance filled his nose. Li Luo couldn't help but lower the window: "Master, please drive slower. What is that? It smells so good."

"We have come to Baoding, what else can we expect?"

The taxi driver in Beijing did not forget to say something, and then continued: "Donkey meat hot pot!"

"Taste it?"

After a few hours, Li Luo's stomach was empty.

Smell this again.

I can't stand it.

Even if you arrive at the hotel soon, you still have to have a bite first.

"I'm not hungry."

The driver swallowed his saliva and braked the vehicle close to the stall.

This trip usually takes two days.

The men in Beijing are very particular and don't do things that involve eating and taking things at the same time.

"master."

Leaning out of the car window, Li Luo waved at the vendor: "Is this donkey meat hotpot?"

"Two dollars each, five dollars for three." The bald vendor in an apron stomped his knife quickly and shouted, "How many guys want to come?"

"Two five-dollar ones."

Li Luo took out a banknote from his wallet.

Nowadays, a meal at a roadside stall can be bought for basically one dollar and fifty cents, but consider that it is donkey meat.

The price is not expensive.

"How many?"

The vendor packed the goods into bags and handed them to others skillfully.

"Two for five dollars." Li Luo repeated patiently.

"Two dollars for one, five dollars for three." The bald vendor tightened the knife handle in his hand and looked at him expressionlessly: "How many do you want?"

"I want two for five dollars."

Li Luo was also confused and handed over the money directly.

"You guys are having a hard time talking." The taxi driver couldn't stand it anymore and leaned over to shout, "I want two steamed buns, each with five yuan of meat."

There was a dense stamping sound, obviously with a hint of anger.

Li Luo and the driver looked at each other in confusion.

After a while, he stared at the roasted donkey meat in his hand in a daze. The crispy dough was stuffed with bright red donkey meat.

There was so much meat and the pie was so big that it couldn’t fit in one bite.

The heat is steaming.

The rich aroma fills your nose directly.

"Let's go."

I forced one on the taxi driver who kept refusing. He took a bite and enjoyed the crispy, fragrant and soft texture.

As the two of them struggled to eat, they soon arrived at the hotel designated by the crew.

After paying the fare, Li Luo took out his heavy suitcase.

About to enter the hotel.

At this moment, a black Toyota commercial vehicle suddenly appeared, rushed onto the porch, and stopped abruptly in front of him.