"First of all, let's be clear...... That is, we may not be able to make money on this film. I hope we all be mentally prepared for this. ”

Jiang Chao thought about it and said slowly,

Lao Qi and Zhan Zeming were both stunned.

Jiang Chao's main purpose in making this movie is to see Zhan Zeming's strength, and secondly, to polish the production team, and then familiarize himself with the film industry and the process of making movies, so as to lay a good foundation for the future launch of science fiction movies such as "Three-Body Problem" and "Ball Lightning".

Therefore, Jiang Chao did not go for the purpose of making money. Based on this consideration, Jiang Chao hopes that this movie will be less messy, and hopes that it will be a high-quality movie made with heart.

After a pause, Jiang Chao said again: "We have to spend the limited funds on the blade." In the case of actors, the first thing we consider must be acting. According to the setting of our movie, looks and traffic are not so important. ”

Zhan Zeming was immediately overjoyed when he heard this, Jiang Chao's thoughts coincided with his, and he couldn't help but glance at the old man proudly.

The old man was a little angry, and he wanted to say something, but Jiang Chao said again: "Of course, the old man's words are not unreasonable, if you can make some money, of course it is better." In this way, I also know a few heavyweight people, and I will contact them after the official start-up to see if I can invite one or two to come over and make a cameo. ”

The old man's eyes lit up: "It's okay to make a cameo in friendship! Boss, who do you know?"

Jiang Chao suddenly thought of someone and smiled slightly: "How is Wu Bufan?"

The old man's eyes widened suddenly: "Do you know such top traffic?"

Jiang Chao smiled casually: "You may not be able to invite you over, but you can try." But it's too early to say this, let's first discuss the question of where to find the actors in those important roles. ”

Zhan Zeming thought about it seriously, "We currently have a few roles that we have to think about. Generally speaking, there are generally two kinds of actors recruited by the crew, one is recruitment in the circle, and this old man has channels. There is also a kind of recruitment outside the circle, which I generally don't recommend, people with no acting experience, too many NG times will drag down the progress of the entire crew. ”

Jiang Chao nodded.

Zhan Zeming said: "Most of the unimportant supporting roles, the old man said that he has a way to solve them. ”

Hearing this, the old man smiled slightly, and said a little proudly: "After all, I have been in this business for some years, and some young actors can still buy my account." I also had a little bit of a network when I was in Kyoto, and I was able to solve it except for a few key roles. The price is very low, you can endure hardships, and the quality of your acting skills is also guaranteed. ”

Zhan Zeming continued: "In addition to the male and female protagonists, there is also a more troublesome role. That is the old village chief, this character has a more complex personality, although there are not many scenes, but the requirements for acting skills are very high. ”

Jiang Chao thought for a moment: "Is there a suitable candidate?"

Zhan Zeming sighed: "There is no such role candidate in the circle of the old man. I think of a few people, but I'm afraid those old actors are not available to participate in small-budget movies like ours. Our current actors' minds are stuck here. ”

Jiang Chao gnawed his nails lightly before he said slowly: "Let's hang up the recruitment notice first." Audition a batch and then talk about it. ”

As it should be. After deciding to do it, Lao Yu and Zhan Zeming set out to do it.

Not long after sending the two away, someone suddenly knocked on Jiang Chao's door. At this time, Jiang Chao was reading the script, and said without raising his head: "Please come in." ”

The door was pushed open, and it turned out to be Zhou Xinru.

Jiang Chao was a little surprised, after the last incident, Jiang Chao was about to forget the "legacy" left by the former young owner of Donglong in Xingyu Film and Television.

"What's the matter?" Jiang Chao's tone couldn't hear the emotion.

Zhou Xinru pursed her mouth, revealing a pitiful look, and said in an aggrieved tone: "Boss, you are back! When you are away, they all bullied me!"

Jiang Chao put down the script in his hand and said casually: "Sit down and talk slowly." ”

Zhou Xinru has learned enough lessons during this time. In the past, when Donglong dominated Xingyu Film and Television, she was like a hostess, and she offended people a lot. After all this time, she finally recognized the reality. She is not highly educated, and she is very arrogant and disgusting many times, but her ability to observe words and emotions is definitely not low, and she knows which people should offend and which people cannot.

Zhou Xinru is unwilling to give up her career as an actress, and she will not give up the ship of Xingyu Film and Television until she finds a home. Therefore, although few people in Xingyu Film and Television like her, she still stays here in vain, just waiting for an opportunity.

Jiang Chao looked at Zhou Xinru seriously, and suddenly laughed: "Then tell me, how did they bully you?"

Zhou Xinru didn't know if she was acting. Suddenly, the circles under his eyes turned red, which made people feel sorry for it. If she acts, it means that her acting skills are there, and they are not low! Jiang Chao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, no wonder he could fascinate the young master of Donglong.

"I'm obviously an actor in Xingyu Film and Television, but they don't let me play my own play! And the reason is that I'm too beautiful! Where is there such an excuse? They are just announcing personal vendettas!"

Jiang Chao blinked, and suddenly glanced at Zhou Xinru meaningfully, "I'm afraid it's more than that, right?"

Zhou Xinru was slightly stunned, and then slowly collected her expression. She also went to learn more about Jiang Chao, and knew that this new boss was not as easy to fool as the rich second generation before, so she said embarrassedly: "That...... Another reason is that this character has a bed scene, so I asked if I could delete this part of the scene, and they didn't want to ......"

Jiang Chao did not speak.

Zhou Xinru hurriedly raised her head: "But...... I don't think there's any need for such a scene...... Doesn't that mean it......? Why are people embarrassed to make such a scene?"

Jiang Chao said with a serious expression: "Do you know, those mature actors, real actors...... As long as the plot requires it, as long as this character can be shaped well, no matter how big the coffee position is, no matter how big the scale, they can accept it. Maybe the audience will watch it with curiosity, but the actor should not have such emotions, it should be pure. And this drama ...... The scale is limited, and there is no need to use naked substitutes, if you can't accept this sacrifice, then you are really not suitable to be an actor. ”

Jiang Chao's words are relatively heavy. Sure enough, Zhou Xinru showed an expression of wanting to cry again, and said pitifully: "I ......"

Jiang Chao looked at it and felt a little unbearable, waved his hand and asked, "If you want, you can try the position of female number two." ”

Zhou Xinru suddenly showed a hesitant expression: "Female No. 2?"

Jiang Chao said calmly: "If you don't want to, I won't say it." ”

To be honest, Jiang Chao hasn't thought about how to deal with Zhou Xinru's problem yet. Terminate the contract with her directly, it seems too unkind, keep it, firstly, Xingyu Film and Television can't spare the energy to broker Zhou Xinru, and secondly, Zhou Xinru really has nothing to praise, it is really appropriate to say that she is a chicken rib.

Jiang Chao thought for a while and added: "And you also know the current situation of Xingyu Film and Television, and the salary can only give you the salary within the budget, and it is impossible to give it to you according to the standards of the previous Donglong period." If you really like acting, think about it. ”

Zhou Xinru fell silent.