Abstract Art Award Winner

Chapter 73 I understand your evil intentions, you understand my pretense of reserve

After sitting down, there was normal greeting.

Guo Fan kept mentioning some of Wu Jing and Zhou Le's works, and Zhou Le found that Guo Fan seemed to be quite awesome, and he even knew all the films in which he had played supporting roles before.

The other party said that he had actually noticed him a long time ago, but was unable to cooperate due to further studies.

But Zhou Le was certain that the other party had just checked the information last night.

Moreover, his previous resume was not even that easy to find, and even the supporting roles did not appear in Baidu Encyclopedia.

Finally, when all the dishes were served, Guo Fan raised three cups first.

He also began to talk about his purpose without leaving any trace.

"Alas, the film industry feels strangely difficult right now. I've been meticulously polishing this script for years, and I truly feel it's going to be a hit. I even gave up on those popular stars for this reason. All the actors were carefully selected by me."

Seeing this, Wu Jing picked up the wine glass again.

"What? Are you having trouble? Isn't it too early to talk about theaters and distribution? This movie took half a year to shoot, so the final production will take a long time, too."

Guo Fan sighed again: "It's not about that. Actually, with Brother Jing, I don't have to worry about theatrical distribution. At worst, I can pull off a publicity scam and put Brother Jing in the center. The main thing is... well, I won't say anymore."

Wu Jing is an impatient person and doesn't like to beat around the bush.

"Just say it. Now that we've come this far, why are you being so fussy?"

"It's mainly about money. I begged everyone and even sold my house. Now I have raised a lot, but it's still a long way off."

Wu Jing looked at Guo Fan, as if he saw himself when he first made a movie.

Guo Fan then took out the script.

"Brother Jing, take a look at this script."

Wu Jing understood what the other party meant, but after all, Wolf Warrior had not been released yet, and he didn't know how much the box office would be. If he didn't make a profit, he would be poor.

So I just started reading the script silently.

Then Guo Fan also gave Zhou Le a copy.

Zhou Le was quite interested in science fiction. After seeing the title of the script, he realized that he had read this book before.

That was a pirated version I found online when I was just a supporting actor.

Thinking about it now, I still feel a little regretful.

After all, supporting genuine products is everyone's responsibility.

It’s just that the original novel is not long, but the script I have now is much longer than the original novel.

It took about ten minutes to flip through it.

Zhou Le found that this script seemed quite interesting. Although a lot of things were added in the middle, and there were many more characters and plots, the main storyline has now become a road movie. It is still very close to the original, but more in line with the artistic form of film.

After reading it, Wu Jing looked at Zhou Le.

"how do you feel?"

Zhou Le thought: "The script is really good, but because I have read the original novel, I found that some plots are missing. But I can understand it, after all, it is for the review."

Zhou Le is well aware of the power of the river crab god.

Because some novels in the past would disappear while I was reading them.

"Yes, I have considered this aspect, but I didn't expect that Mr. Zhou is still a fan of the original novel. This way, I think it will be easier for him to act in the movie."

Zhou Le smiled: "Yes"

But he quickly reacted: "Wait a minute, Director Guo, acting in a movie?"

Guo Fan showed a matter-of-fact expression: "Yeah, isn't Mr. Zhou the male lead?"

Zhou Le was confused.

When did I agree to be the male lead?

I only drank less than two taels, is that too much?

He looked at Wu Jing suspiciously: "Brother Jing, can you agree to this for me?"

Wu Jing was also a little confused: "No, I just said I would bring you over for dinner today."

Then Wu Jing looked at Guo Fan: "Did you guys talk privately?"

Guo Fan also shook his head blankly: "No."

The three of them looked at each other in confusion.

But soon Guo Fan had an epiphany.

"Oh, that, I was just wondering what to say, because yesterday Brother Jing said he would bring Teacher Zhou over to meet us, and then I remembered that Director Ning Hao had just filmed a movie called "Dying to Survive" a while ago, and Teacher Zhou was in it, so I called and asked.

Director Ning Hao spoke very highly of Mr. Zhou, saying that his acting was very spiritual and full of life, and he highly recommended it to me. This is probably my fault, as I may have subconsciously thought of Mr. Zhou as the leading man. Yesterday, all I could dream about were scenes of Mr. Zhou filming, and I actually forgot we hadn't even started talking about this yet.

Zhou Le: “.”

Suddenly I felt that Director Guo had a bit of a tea-like air.

But compared to Jiang Jie on the previous variety show, Guo Fan's words did not make people dislike him. Instead, they thought he was quite funny.

But Zhou Le thought about it again, the reason why Guo Fan's behavior was not offensive was because he directly used himself as the male lead, which was a real benefit.

It is mutually beneficial and win-win for everyone.

"Director Guo is so kind to me, but I've never played the leading male role before, and I don't know if I can handle it."

"Of course I can. Absolutely. Three years ago, in 14, I felt that Mr. Zhou would be famous. I don't have any other special abilities except that I'm good at judging people. Besides making movies, my only hobby is making friends. So, Mr. Zhou, come on, and be the leading man in my place."

"But don't we have to audition? It's such a good script."

"No, why would I want to audition? My eyes are the camera, so auditioning is a sheer waste of time."

Wu Jing sat between the two of them and listened.

What Guo Fan meant was that just come directly, I have chosen you anyway.

All Zhou Le said throughout the whole process was "I want to go."

As a result, the two of them kept pulling each other for a long time.

Finally, I couldn't bear to listen any more.

"I really don't know what's wrong with the brains of you smart people. One of you is lying, and the other is pretending. Can't you just speak more clearly?"

"Since none of you want to say it, let me say it for you. Le'er definitely wants to be the leading male role. Director Guo, it depends on how much you can offer, or how much you plan to ask for."

Zhou Le naturally didn't want to say the number on his own initiative.

"Director Guo, let's talk. We're all friends. I really think we hit it off right away. Director Guo, tell me a number. I'll ask my agent later. After all, I don't have any idea about these things right now. My agent has always negotiated for me."

Wu Jing resisted the urge to roll his eyes.
When Zhou Le was not famous at all, Zhang Han asked for one million, and he dared to ask for ninety-nine.

Now you say you have no idea?
But after hearing this, Guo Fan sighed again.

"Ugh."

Just at this moment, Zhou Le suddenly felt like an electric current flashed through his mind.

He had already guessed what the other party was going to say.

Because what the other party was going to say had even been foreshadowed in advance.

When they met and greeted each other at the hotel entrance, Guo Fan said something.

"When I have money in the future, I will definitely ask you to act in a movie with me."

At that time, we just had to wait until we had money.

While eating just now, Guo Fan kept talking about being poor.

But now Zhou Le is actually very optimistic about this drama.

Thinking about the fact that I am about to set up a studio, although the goal is to be affiliated with an Internet giant, I still need to work hard on my own in the future.

Thinking back to when he returned to Noon Sunshine’s headquarters, Lu Wei told himself that Jin Dong and Wang Kai would continue to contact Noon Sunshine in the form of cooperation.

This means that they will sign artists themselves at that time.

If you open your own studio, you naturally can no longer think in a cow-and-horse way.

As expected, Guo Fan said, "Actually, I really want to give Teacher Zhou a good salary."

So before the other party finished speaking.

Zhou Le made up his mind.

"No need, Director Guo."

Guo Fan was stunned, thinking that Zhou Le disliked his poverty and was going to refuse to cooperate.

"Director Guo, I've thought about it. It's really not easy to make 'The Wandering Earth,' so I don't want any salary. Besides, I still have several million yuan in my hand, and I should be able to get some of it after the new year. I can invest it then. I don't ask for anything else, as long as Director Guo doesn't let me lose money."

Guo Fan was overjoyed after hearing this!

He originally planned to find a way to reduce Zhou Le's salary to 100,000 yuan. After all, Wu Mengda, whom he had contacted before, only offered 200,000 yuan.

Because that's all he can offer.

Moreover, the previously chosen leading actor ran away and paid a penalty of 150,000 yuan for breach of contract.

At that time, Zhou Le will give 100,000 and Zhao Jinmai will give 50,000.

But I didn’t expect Zhou Le to be willing to invest on his own initiative.

Not only do you not have to take it out of your own pocket, but someone will put it in your pocket!

At this critical juncture, a few million can solve many urgent problems!

Guo Fan was so excited that he stood up.

I wish I could go up and hug Zhou Le and kiss him a few times!
"My benefactor!"

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