This time, it wasn't Lin Chen who took the script to Jihai Media.

On the contrary, it was talking in the reception room of Xinghuo Film and Television.

Obviously, Jihai Media attaches great importance to this cooperation, not only Luo Tao, the minister of the TV series, came to check it personally, but Lin Zhongjun also came.

The two of them began to read a script in their hands.

The first 3 episodes of "Langya Bang" roughly talk about three things.

The top of the Langya list, a pseudonym into Beijing!

Nihuang recruits relatives, reunion in the palace!

Xuelu has formed an alliance, and dark horses have emerged!

These three episodes can be regarded as slowly kicking off the whole drama, and all parties are shining on the stage, of course, the most important thing is that Mei Changsu, the young marshal of the Red Flame Army Lin Shu back then.

It can be said that the main line of "Langya Bang" at the beginning is revenge!

Blood feud, Mei Changsu wants to avenge his father.

The revenge of comrades-in-arms, when 70,000 soldiers were framed by traitors and buried their bones in Meiling, how could this revenge not be avenged?

Both Luo Tao and Lin Zhongjun were very satisfied with these three episodes of scripts, and they also held several meetings on the investment in Lin Chen's new drama in the past two days.

In the end, they decided to settle down, and everything depends on the script.

If the script is good, then eat it all if you don't say it.

If the script is average, then part of it should be voted for, not for anything else, just for the name Lin Chen.

Originally, Lin Chen was a little worried about filming the costume drama Lin Zhongjun, and the directors all had their own professionalism.

At present, among the first-line TV drama directors in China, the top few are all in their own fields, such as urban, ancient costumes, martial arts, and the Anti-Japanese War.

Not to mention anything else, take Ding Qiubai as an example, he originally started with a large-scale costume drama, but he went to the film industry to shoot a youth campus drama, and in an interview, Ding Qiubai also said that his failures were multifaceted.

For this reason, after Lin Zhongjun had a detailed understanding of Lin Chen's information, he felt that Lin Chen was suitable for filming sitcoms and spy war dramas, and Lin Chen's script in this regard was also one in a million.

So, it's really a bit too difficult for costume dramas.

As a result, after reading the script of these three episodes, Lin Zhongjun overturned his previous assertion.

There are not many characters in these three episodes, but there are many lines but they are not chaotic, what each character should do and what should be done is carried out unhurriedly.

This is the same as "The Pretender", there are many lines but not chaos, and there are many characters but not chaos.

Although these three episodes may not be able to see the general outline of the whole story, at least it is good from the script alone.

At this time, Luo Tao also finished reading the script, and he looked at Lin Zhongjun.

Make eye contact, and everything is silent.

This drama must be eaten in its entirety.

But of course, the negotiations need to be done step by step.

Therefore, Lin Zhongjun said: "Mr. Lin, what is the total investment of this drama?"

"The current estimate is 80 million. ”

Lin Chen said an approximate number: "This is still expected, but it is estimated that there is a great possibility that the filming will exceed the funds." ”

The investment in "Langya Bang" has exceeded 100 million, although part of the reason is the salary of the actors, but the filming and production of this drama is not low.

Otherwise, why do many people blow the noon sun on their conscience?

Everyone is not stupid.

What is the name of the cutout drama you shoot like Yang, it is announced that it is hundreds of millions, it seems to be 300 million or 500 million.

This is a typical example of playing the audience as fools, and as long as you watch a few episodes of that show carefully, you can understand what it is about.

As for the production cost of "Langya Bang", it is as high as 110 million, but after watching the excellent production of the crew, I believe many people feel that the money is actually spent less.

This time, Lin Chen wanted to shoot "Langya Bang" with the original cast of "The Pretender", on the one hand, for publicity, and on the other hand, it was actually to save money.

But no matter how much money is saved, the production cost of this "Langya Bang" cannot be low.

What's more, the actor's salary can be given a friendship price, but you want people to make a free cameo?

How is it possible, even if you have a prostitute among friends, you have to give money.

The investment in the drama "The Pretender" was 60 million, but in the end, it was overspent by 5 million.

As for the drama "Langya Bang", Lin Chen feels that it is possible that the final production cost is hundreds of millions.

So the question is, how many episodes are there in such a drama, and how can the cost be recovered?

These are all things that need to be taken into account.

After Lin Zhongjun learned about the production cost and number of episodes of "Langya Bang", he also thought about it and said: "What is your expected investment in this drama, Director Lin?"

"Our Spark Film and Television Association will invest 40 million, accounting for the majority. ”

Lin Chen said: "As for the remaining 40 million, if you Jihai Media can't eat it, then pull a third party." ”

This is normal in the investment circle, generally in order to share the risk will be pulled to invest in many parties, after all, the money is not easy to make, and no one dares to put eggs in a basket.

A drama like Lin Chen, which invested 40 million by himself, is also a rare case in the industry.

There is no way, everyone is afraid of losing.

If a drama loses, the impact is not only the production cost, but also for listed companies like Bada Film and Television, the stock price will fluctuate greatly.

"Three Lives and Three Worlds", which fought with "Wolf Warrior 2", saw what kind of pit Light Media had become.

As for the TV drama circle, the suspension of "Snail House" forced Huayi Brothers to suspend trading, by the way, this drama is also the first TV series in the history of Huaxia TV that directly affects stocks.

The sensation caused by "Snail House" can be said to have swept the whole of China.

It is precisely like this, whether it is a TV series or a movie, film and television giants clearly understand that it is impossible to put eggs in a basket.

Not to mention anything else, the "Let the Bullets Fly" with Jiang Wen's extremely obvious style has created countless miracles, and the word-of-mouth and box office have all accounted for it.

But Jiang Wen's next investment of 300 million yuan in "One Step Away" was not light.

Because of this, film and television companies also understand that nothing is impossible in this world.

Film and television are risky, and investment needs to be cautious.

Therefore, Jihai Media is no longer confident in this "Langya Bang", and it needs to be considered even if it wants to eat it all.

"Director Lin, if the hero and heroine of this drama can be starred by Jihai Media, then we are willing to take over the rest. ”

Lin Zhongjun was interrupted by Lin Chen before he finished speaking: "You don't have to think about the male protagonist of this drama, I said at the beginning that the original cast of "The Pretender" will be used, but the heroine you have a suitable one for you, and at the same time, several other heavy roles can also be given to you." ”

Lin Chen said this very confidently.

"Done. ”

In the end, after deliberation, Lin Zhongjun decided to take a gamble, and they ate all the remaining investment shares of this "Langya Bang".

When leaving, Lin Zhongjun also said: "Regarding the casting conditions, you can send them to us as soon as possible." ”

"Okay, I'll do it as soon as possible. ”

Lin Chen smiled: "Happy cooperation!"

"Happy working together!"

Lin Zhongjun also said.

Even if the matter is settled, after Lin Zhongjun and Luo Tao left, Yuan Ye also said: "Mr. Lin, I thought Jihai Media would not agree." ”

"They're going to say yes. ”

Lin Chen shook his head slightly and said: "If they want to go further in the TV series, then they must still suppress Mile Film and Television in the next drama, so even if they are gambling on them, they have to eat it, otherwise the rest of our funds will find Mile Film and Television, and they should be in pain." ”

Things are indeed as Lin Chen guessed.

On the way back, Luo Tao was a little worried: "Mr. Lin, I haven't read all the scripts of "Langya Bang" after all, we invested 40 million just to watch the first 3 episodes, won't this be too ......?"

"I know what you mean, but there's no way around it. ”

Lin Zhongjun shook his head slightly and said: ""The Pretender" can be hyped up through publicity, that is because in addition to Lin Chen, we will invest in one family, but if "Langya Bang" pulls a third party, then "Langya Bang" will be successful, and we will be passive." ”

Luo Tao was a little worried: "But what if "Langya Bang" fails?"

"So it can only be gambling. ”

Lin Zhongjun chuckled and said: "Instead of investing in a part, it is better to be single, which is also the opinion of our Pang Zong." ”

Well, since even Mr. Pang said so, Luo Tao didn't say anything anymore.

I only hope that Lin Chen can continue to hang up.

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The heroine of "Langya Bang" is the lord of Nihuang County, and the setting of this is Mei Changsu's childhood sweetheart's fiancée, and the friend of King Jing Xiao Jingyan.

At the beginning, her father died on the battlefield, and she was ordered to fight in the bloody battle of Chu in the Qingyin Pass, annihilating 30,000 enemies, and guarding the south from then on.

In the end, she finally stayed with Nie Duo, the former general of the Red Flame Army who relieved the crisis of the water war.

From the reader's point of view, it is unbearable for any heroine and other people to be together.

No matter how reasonable it is, the plot of sending off the girl is dissatisfying.

Therefore, Lin Chen felt that the adaptation of the TV series was very good, and directly cut off the line of marrying Nie Duo, and Lin Chen felt that Liu Tao's sister's acting skills were really praised, which was a lot of points.

The role of Mei Changsu Qiao Geng can be played, and there is no pressure.

In the same way, the role of Nihuang must also be able to perform a sense of presence and performance highlights, Lin Chen will first take a look at the candidates for Jihai Media.

If it's not reasonable, then it's no wonder he's not.

While Lin Chen was thinking, the office door was opened.

Zhang Qing came in, and he said to Lin Chen: "Director Lin, are you going to prepare the crew?"

"Yes. ”

Lin Chen handed the script of "Langya Bang" to Zhang Qing and said, "You look at the script first!"

After taking a general look at the script, Zhang Qing was not surprised.

In the next drama, Lin Chen said that he wanted to make a big one, and this "Langya Bang" is indeed big enough from the perspective of the script.

So he smiled and said: "Director Lin, what do you say you need me to prepare, don't worry, I will definitely be a good assistant director." ”

"Remove the word 'vice'. ”

Lin Chen's words confused Zhang Qing.

Remove the word 'vice'?

After chattering twice, Zhang Qing raised his head violently and said with wide eyes in disbelief: "Director Lin, you, what do you mean this drama makes me take it...... To be a director??"

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