Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 154 I will play the leading male role.

Old Liu's arrival was a great help to Chen Cheng.

He naturally knew Lao Liu's artistic level.

When he was on the set of Curse of the Golden Flower, Chen Cheng snatched away the right to finalize the makeup for Empress Gong Li from Lao Liu.

If Chen Cheng didn't have the ability to cheat, he would definitely not be able to beat Lao Liu.

However, even though Lao Liu arrived.

But the pay certainly cannot be based on the pay from the Curse of the Golden Flower crew.

One is an investment of hundreds of millions, and the other is an investment of 1000 million.

It's not of the same magnitude at all.

Of course, Lao Liu is not picky.

In fact.

For the people behind the scenes, if they can continue to shoot films, the benefits will be very good.

to this end.

When it comes to filming, Chen Cheng considered Zhang Lu.

Like Chen Cheng, Zhang Lu is also a director signed by Hengdian Film and Television and is a colleague of Chen Cheng.

However, Chen Cheng knew that although Zhang Lu was a director, he was a photographer before.

This is also normal.

Working as a photographer and then becoming a director is a pretty good way to advance.

"Zhang Lu, how are you doing lately?"

Chen Cheng called Zhang Lu.

He didn't explain the situation first.

The main reason was that Zhang Lu was a director, and he was afraid that it would be embarrassing for him to be a cinematographer.

Zhang Lu said, "I'm taking a break now. I'm going to be filming a drama in two months."

"Two months later. So, I have time in these two months."

"That's a bit of time."

"Want to make some extra money?"

"you say?"

"I recently took on a small-budget movie and I'm in need of a director of photography. You were a photographer before, are you interested?"

"I'm interested, of course I'm interested."

"Let me first say that this is a low-budget production, with an investment of only 1000 million."

"A low-budget movie is still a movie, much better than my TV series. I've been asking the company recently if they can get me some movie resources, but nothing works."

"That's great. Come back to my place. I'm sorry to bother you. For now, I only have the position of Director of Photography. The pay may not be that high."

"What are you talking about, Chen Cheng? You are doing me a favor. I can't thank you enough. Besides, I have always wanted to work in the film industry. But I never had the chance. Let alone making extra money, I would be willing to work for you for free."

"I won't work for free. I'm not Zhou Paopi. That's it."

"Okay."

Chen Cheng breathed a sigh of relief when Zhang Lu agreed.

otherwise.

Chen Cheng really didn't know who to invite.

of course.

Chen Cheng invited Zhang Lu and also agreed to Lao Liu.

On the one hand, both actors are talented enough and don’t need too much pay.

On the other hand, Chen Cheng can also cover it up.

otherwise.

You should get a top behind-the-scenes producer like Huo Tingxiao.

Such a senior person.

When Chen Cheng spoke on the set, he had to be polite to Huo Tingxiao.

Isn’t this making yourself uncomfortable?

……

The team behind the scenes took care of it.

Chen Cheng quickly entered the casting time.

The mobile resources are very strong.

As a customized drama for China Mobile, they also customized a lot of roles for Chen Cheng.

This is also normal.

Chen Cheng has hardly ever seen any investor who doesn't hire actors.

As an investor.

It’s not just about investing in you and making money for you.

In order to maximize profits, they will also stuff in actors, behind-the-scenes teams, and even directors... and so on.

This is not.

When Chen Cheng auditioned on the day, China Mobile brought in more than a dozen actors.

"Oh my god, it moves so hard."

Audition room.

Producer Sun Jianjun secretly smacked his lips.

He only got one or two actors over, and also said he would listen to Chen Cheng's opinions.

Movable side.

Just say it directly, among these ten actors, you must give me at least three roles.

"Ahem... Director Chen, aren't we going too far in moving?"

Sun Jianjun looked at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed: "You are the capital side, you have the final say."

Although Chen Cheng is the chief director.

But he has a better understanding of this drama and is more confident about it.

In addition, this drama is more of a comedy, so acting skills are not particularly required.

"Well, let them come in and audition."

Sun Jianjun felt some regrets.

Should have known.

He also brought in seven or eight more.

Although it is not necessarily certain, the more you get, the greater the probability, right?

"Hello, teachers. My name is Huang Shengyi. I am here to audition for the role of Little Crayfish."

The first actor to come in was Huang Shengshengyi.

Chen Cheng also felt emotional.

Mobile strength is strong.

It's not just the ability to stuff people in.

Better at finding actors.

This is not.

As soon as he came in, he was a big shot.

Huang Shengyi.

For a small production like this with an investment of only 1000 million, an actor like her would generally not come.

But they still invited her over to save face.

Needless to say.

Chen Cheng had no objection to this.

Sun Jianjun and Wu Jingyuan, who accompanied Chen Cheng to the audition, had no objections either.

They are eager to have such big names come.

Next is Fan Binbin.

Seeing Fan Binbin, Chen Cheng said, "Teacher Binbin, did you go to the wrong crew?"

Fan Binbin said: "Director Chen, you want to chase me away."

"how come."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "I was thinking, our crew can't afford such a high film budget."

Fan Binbin is just a minor character in The Siege of October.

But in "Love Call Transfer", he is also a big star.

But they came because they knew the situation on this side: "Director Chen, I am just an ordinary actor. I will get the same pay as everyone else, I have no objection."

undoubtedly.

This one was also pulled here by China Mobile.

and so.

In fact, the movie "Love Call Transfer" was said to have an investment of only more than 1000 million yuan.

But in reality, he didn't care too much about the cost of the actors.

Or.

In the past, the production side of the business kept the actor costs very low.

Like Huang Shengyi, Fan Binbin...they both receive a starting salary of 300 million.

Not to mention.

There are other well-known actors in this drama. Soon.

Such as actress Qin Hailu, actress Song Jia, actress Yi Nengjing...are all relatively well-known stars.

It really depends on the market price.

The production budget of more than 1000 million is probably only enough to pay the salaries of these actors.

But whatever happened to them.

How could Chen Cheng not like these actors who are well-known, have decent acting skills and can get low pay?

but.

Chen Cheng has something he likes even more.

Those are the two actresses recommended by producer Sun Jianjun’s…friends.

These two actresses are not particularly famous, but they have been in the circle for a long time but have never made it big.

Their acting skills are totally up to par.

More importantly, their pay was only a friendly price of 3 yuan.

Chen Cheng was stunned.

3 yuan.

It really is 3 yuan.

This 3 yuan is not the salary that Chen Chengding set.

Chen Cheng is not so stingy.

This was decided by Sun Jianjun.

As for why this price is set.

Sun Jianjun told Chen Cheng that both actresses had a dream of making a movie.

Not to mention 3 yuan in pay, they would be willing to act even without any pay.

This made Chen Cheng sigh at how awesome Sun Jianjun was.

No wonder he can have sex with so many actresses.

……

This is off topic.

It is impossible that China Mobile and Sun Jianjun have the final say on "Love Call Transfer".

Although they recommended quite a few actors.

But in this film, there are more than a dozen female supporting roles.

This is simply hard to imagine in other films.

But in this funny blind date movie, everything makes perfect sense.

then.

Chen Cheng then pulled Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan over for an audition.

Chen Cheng also considered Yang Mi and junior sister Liu Yifei.

But think about it.

Yifei and Yang Mi's temperaments don't quite match the characters in the play.

It's not a good idea to force them to come.

Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan are okay. They are both amateurs and people don’t have any preconceived impressions of them.

Fortunately.

Two people inside.

Yuan Shanshan successfully auditioned for the role of "Zhou Xinrui".

As for Zhang Xiaofei, she also auditioned, but Chen Cheng felt that she was not suitable.

Later, Chen Cheng considered letting Xiao Zhangfei audition for the role of Li Miao, the female supporting role in the play who loves her dog more than her boyfriend.

But after thinking about it, Chen Cheng felt that it was still not appropriate, so he gave up.

Although we are classmates.

But it was impossible for Chen Cheng to force his classmates to join the crew.

But Zhang Xiaofei was more relaxed.

Seeing that Chen Cheng seemed to feel bad, Zhang Xiaofei said, "Chen Cheng, don't let your imagination run wild. It's my fault that I didn't get that role in the audition."

"No, you're not bad either."

"Yes, I'm definitely not bad. I just have bad luck, but it's okay, life is more than just one or two plays. If I can't handle it this time, I'll try next time. Who knows, maybe I can make a comeback in the future."

"Little bandit, you really have a chance."

Looking at Zhang Xiaofei's confident smile, Chen Cheng was also moved: "You are right, life is not just one or two plays, there are still a lot of good plays waiting for you."

"Yes, Chen Cheng, please treat me to dinner tonight."

"no problem."

……

"Okay, all the roles are done."

It took a week to finalize all the roles.

But just when Chen Cheng was about to finish work.

Sun Jianjun said, "Well, Director Chen, it seems that the male lead has not been confirmed yet."

"Protagonist?"

Chen Cheng touched his head.

It really is.

All the roles, including a lot of supporting actresses and the leading actress, have been confirmed.

The only thing is that the male lead has not been confirmed.

This is not to say that no actors have come to audition for the leading male role.

A male actor was recommended for mobile.

China Film also recommended one.

But Chen Cheng didn't think these people were very good.

of course.

This is also why Chen Cheng has higher requirements for the male lead.

As for the reason.

In fact, throughout the entire drama, all the other characters, whether the heroine or the supporting actress, only appear in passing, one by one.

The real role is played by the male lead.

At the same time, the male lead is also the funny man of the whole play, and he represents the style of this drama.

For the role of the male protagonist, Chen Cheng naturally had to be stricter.

The actor who played the leading male role in the previous life was Xu Zheng.

This is a funny guy.

of course.

For now, Xu Zheng is not particularly famous, at least in the film industry.

Chen Cheng originally thought.

Xu Zheng will also come for the audition.

But I waited for a long time before I found out.

It’s not that Xu Zheng didn’t come for the audition, but some resource providers recommended Xu Zheng.

But later Xu Zheng took on another drama and didn't come.

Xu Zheng didn't come.

Chen Cheng felt that some other actors were not suitable.

In the end, the male protagonist gave him the slip.

"What should I do?"

Chen Cheng had a headache: "China Mobile is urging us to start filming. Director Sun, do you have any actors to recommend?"

"I only have actresses here... er... no, my friend has more actress resources."

Chen Cheng called Han Sanping of China Film Corporation.

Han Sanping couldn't think of who would be more suitable for a while.

After all, around 07, there were not many funny male actors in China.

When it comes to movies, the mainland’s comedy scene is still dominated by veterans like Ge Da Ye.

The combination of Ge You and Feng Xiaogang is also known as Feng-style humor.

But this kind of humor will soon be obsolete in the future.

"Chen Cheng, do you have any male actors that you are familiar with and that are suitable?"

Han Sanping asked.

"No."

Chen Cheng shook his head.

For a moment, Chen Cheng couldn’t think of any one that was particularly suitable.

"You guys, are you too strict with the male protagonist?"

“There are some, but the previous actors were really not suitable.”

"What should I do?"

"Let me think about it."

"Forget it."

The person on the other end of the phone interrupted Chen Cheng and said, "Since you can't think of one, you can act it out."

(End of this chapter)