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Chapter [-] "Mythology" starts

Things in the foreign exchange market gradually came to an end, and Zhang Yi immediately devoted his energy to the preparation of the new film.

Zhang Yi changed the script of "Mythology" a lot, and also checked the relevant materials involved in it. This script took Zhang Yi a lot of time and energy. Although the story is still the original story, it has undergone earth-shaking changes.

"Mr. Liao, what do you think of this movie?" Zhang Yi asked President Liao in Yindu Agency.

"Mr. Zhang is indeed the number one screenwriter in Hong Kong. This script is very good, very good!" Mr. Liao said with a smile.

"How does Mr. Liao think this movie is feasible? I'm afraid that helicopters and even troops will be used to shoot this movie!" Zhang Yi said, looking at Liao Yiyuan who was opposite him.

"Using the army?" Liao Yiyuan frowned. It may not be a big problem to use the helicopter, but it is a bit uncertain to use the army.

"I want to shoot a few war scenes with a grandeur. You may be able to find extras with thousands of people, but it is obviously impossible for those extras to show the aura of the army, especially the elite and strong soldiers of Qin! War, we must It looks like a war. As the Qin State that unified the six countries, there is no doubt that the army and horses are strong. If ordinary extras are used, it is very likely that the strong soldiers will be photographed as mobs." Zhang Yi glanced at Liao Yiyuan and said, "I To restore the ancient battlefield in the film, I want to show the world the military power of the Great Qin thousands of years ago!"

Zhang Yi is indeed not very dissatisfied with the several war scenes in the original version.Although there are a large number of people, it gives the impression that it is a group of mobs, holding weapons and waving them there.That's not fighting, it's playing around.

To be honest, those few war scenes.Not as shocking as the later new version of "Three Kingdoms".It is undoubtedly sad that the war drama of a movie is not as good as that of a TV series, although the years of the two are different.

Liao Yiyuan looked at Zhang Yi, a little shocked, and showed the world that the meaning in the words was obviously not a joke.Then he asked, "What's the estimated budget for this movie?"

The original version invested more than 1 million yuan, but the prices at this time cannot be compared in the same breath, regardless of the actors' remuneration.Or prop making, etc.

"I don't know much about the prices in the mainland. I can't estimate how much it will cost to restore the Qin Dynasty's military equipment, clothing, etc. But this film will use a lot of special effects, especially the Qinhuang's underground palace. Yindu institutions can invest How much?" Zhang Yi thought for a while, then asked.

He is making movies now, and he is not short of money.In order to get the desired effect, you don't care how much you spend.He will not worry too much about whether the cost can be recovered due to the high cost in the end.

Upon hearing this, Liao Yiyuan looked at Zhang Yi, pondering in his heart.Zhang Yi has made several big productions in a row, with an investment of tens of millions. Now he wants to make this movie big, and he is directing it himself.The investment will certainly not be less than other movies.

But Yindu Organization is not as rich as Zhang Yi is now, and it is not a private company, so it cannot be as unscrupulous as him.Do not treat money as an investment of money.

"1000 million." Liao Yiyuan said immediately, "Yindu's institutions are not comparable to the film companies of Golden Harvest Shaw Brothers."

"The rest, I will invest myself, as much as I have." Zhang Yi said immediately, he certainly did not expect Yindu institutions to invest much.He just wanted to borrow the connections of Yindu Institution in the mainland.

"That's good. However, there is nothing wrong with the helicopter issue. As for the military issue, I need to report to the higher authorities." Liao Yiyuan said immediately.

The mainland cannot be the same as the United States today. As long as you spend money, not to mention the army, fighter planes and warships are fine.It is still possible to use the army if the main theme of the movie is supported by the state.But "Myth" is clearly not.

"When Mr. Liao reported it to the above, you can ask me by the way, just say that I, Zhang Yi, want to build a movie theater in the mainland with an investment of hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars. Is there any preferential policy?" Zhang Yi smiled and said immediately.

"Mr. Zhang really wants to invest hundreds of millions to build a movie theater in mainland China?" Liao Yiyuan stood up in shock when he heard this.Hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars is definitely a huge investment for the mainland today, and it will definitely attract the attention of the country.

Now that the mainland is open, many people invest in the mainland, but it is definitely a sensation to invest hundreds of millions in one go like Zhang Yi.If this is the case, for the mainland, the effect he has played is definitely not as simple as investing a few hundred million.The impact is definitely not limited to the economic aspect, and the role played by the political aspect is also immeasurable.

"Of course! This time I go north to make a film, I can implement this matter. Moreover, I am also very interested in investment in other fields." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Good! Good! I will definitely report this matter to the higher authorities!" Liao Yiyuan said a little excitedly when he heard it.

"Hehe, let's continue talking about the movie." Zhang Yi smiled and said, "In this movie, apart from Professor Gu's role being decided to be played by Yuan Hua, the other male and female protagonists have not yet been decided. I wonder if Mr. Liao has any suggestions? "

"Mr. Zhang can decide on this matter. However, I personally hope that there will be an actor from mainland China among the male and female protagonists." Liao Yiyuan said.

really!Zhang Yi actually thought of it from the very beginning.

"How about letting Li Lianjie play the male lead? After all, there are many actions involved in this film, and after all, he came from a martial arts school and won several championships. Naturally, there is no problem with the actions involved in the film. In addition, he No matter in the mainland or Hong Kong, they are well-known." Zhang Yi looked at Liao Yiyuan and said immediately.

"Well, that young man is really good. I will get someone to contact him and let him come to Hong Kong as soon as possible." Liao Yiyuan nodded, and then said, "I don't know who the heroine, Mr. Zhang, belongs to?"

"I have a candidate in my mind, but I don't know if she is willing or not?" Zhang Yi said after thinking about it.

"Oh, who is it? Are there any actors in Hong Kong who don't want to take on Mr. Zhang's play? Could it be Ms. Zhou?" Liao Yiyuan said with a smile when he heard it.He really couldn't think of anyone in Hong Kong who would not want to take on Zhang Yi's role.

The Miss Zhou that Liao Yiyuan was talking about was naturally Zhou Huimin.When Zhang Yi heard this, he was taken aback. He never considered Zhou Huimin playing the role of Princess Yushu of Fanbang from the beginning to the end.Because the filming was too tiring and tossing, he didn't want Zhou Huimin to suffer because of filming.Moreover, Zhang Yi didn't think Zhou Huimin was the best candidate for Yushu.

"Xiao Min is not very suitable, and there are some conflicts in the schedule." Zhang Yi said, "I'm talking about Zhao Yazhi."

"Zhao Yazhi. Well, a typical oriental beauty, she is really suitable." Liao Yiyuan nodded immediately after hearing this, and said, "Miss Zhao Yazhi has cooperated with Mr. Zhang before, so why not refuse?"

"Hehe, if the shooting is in Hong Kong or the shooting cycle is shorter, she probably won't refuse." Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Ask her first."

Zhang Yi really felt that Zhao Yazhi couldn't be more suitable for the role of Princess Yushu.Whether it is appearance or acting skills, there is no problem.It's just that Zhao Yazhi is now divorced, and she has three oil bottles at home, and although "Ip Man" made her a big hit, she has almost quit the entertainment circle now, and there are countless films that she rejected.

And "Mythology" can be filmed in Hong Kong and in studios, but there will definitely be many scenes shot in mainland China, and they are all on location and big scenes, which cannot be completed in a month or two.

That's why Zhang Yi was worried that Zhao Yazhi would refuse.Moreover, in Zhang Yi's view, this refusal was justified.After all, at this time she is not only an actress, but also a mother.

Just as Zhang Yi guessed, after Zhao Yazhi got Zhang Yi's invitation to act as the heroine of the new film, he didn't immediately agree, but was hesitant and entangled.If it was someone else, she might have already directly rejected it.But Zhang Yi, she had to hesitate.

In the end, being a mother trumped being an actor.

"Ayi, did sister Zhi refuse?" Zhou Huimin frowned as she watched Zhang Yi hang up the phone, and asked immediately.

"Miss Zhao is an amazing mother." Zhang Yi nodded and said immediately.For Zhao Yazhi's refusal, Zhang Yi respected it. Not every mother who is an actor can give up this opportunity for her children.

"Then who will play Yushu?" Zhou Huimin asked immediately.

Zhang Yi looked at Zhou Huimin, and said immediately, "Xiao Min, why don't you play the role, but the cycle of this film may be a bit long, and it will be very tiring."

"Can I do it?" Zhou Huimin asked.In fact, she also likes the role of Yushu very much, but she never thought of playing it herself.

"Okay! Why not. I'll find Uncle Zhan and ask him to transfer your schedule. Let's take advantage of the filming and travel to the mainland." Zhang Yi said with a smile. (to be continued..)