The Matrix, when Zhang Fan announced the news. The whole of China is talking about this matter.

Zhang Fan wrote, directed and acted by himself, with a total investment of one billion yuan. This is unprecedented in the history of Chinese films. In Huaxia, an investment of more than 100 million yuan can be regarded as a big investment.

Even a few of the more famous directors have never directed a movie of more than one billion yuan. In the Huaxia market, a box office of more than one billion is considered a bursting market, and a movie with a total investment of one billion is too risky.

Now, Zhang Fan really has to play big. One billion investment, science fiction theme, the goal is to create a science fiction blockbuster in China.

entertainment industry, when the news is announced. Countless artists were alarmed. A super blockbuster with a billion investment, if you can participate in it, there are definitely a lot of benefits.

What's more, this movie is written by Zhang Fan, and Zhang Fan's talent has been proven. This summer, Longteng Entertainment has released a two-step cartoon.

"Kung Fu Panda" was released in July, and the Chinese box office was as high as 2.8 billion yuan. Even in the big market of North America, Kung Fu Panda has also earned $230 million.

The global ticket sales were 736 million US dollars, which created the history of Chinese films. And the Ice Age, which is now being screened, is still causing heated discussions around the world, and the box office is no worse than Kung Fu Panda.

And for these two animated films, the screenwriter is Zhang Fan. These two movies are enough to illustrate Zhang Fan's ability to write stories. Now, Zhang Fan has invested a billion yuan to write, direct and act in the sci-fi blockbuster "The Matrix", this opportunity. Not to mention that domestic actors sharpen their heads and want to act, even actors from other countries want to play the roles in it.

At the Dragon Artist Guild, Dragon Entertainment Group announced the role requirements. The heroes and heroines of The Matrix have been decided. The male advocate is fan, and the female protagonist is Leng Yuefei.

The script of The Matrix was modified by Zhang Fan into a Chinese background. The background and characters in it are also Chinese. Zhang Fan appeared as a savior, and Leng Yuefei appeared as the heroine.

As for some other actors, Zhang Fan was announced through the Artist Guild. And the specific remuneration situation was given.

This salary is the same as Zhang Fan's consistent style, and the salary is relatively low. The salary of Zhang Fan and Leng Yuefei starring is only 20 million. This is especially true for the role pay of other characters.

In terms of actors' salaries, Zhang Fan's budget is 50 million yuan. Accounting for one-twentieth of the total investment in films, this proportion is already very low.

For this movie, most of the production budget will be invested in special effects and props. After all, The Matrix is a science fiction film, and there are still a lot of special effects used.

Zhang Fan is reluctant to let the audience see the special effects for five cents, in terms of special effects technology, Longteng Group's current technology is not weaker than those special effects companies in Hollywood.

So in terms of special effects, Zhang Fan doesn't have to worry about it at all. Although the investment of one billion yuan is already considered a lot. However, we must also take the use of funds seriously to ensure that every penny is used reasonably.

For the Matrix, Zhang Fan is also full of ambitions. The Matrix was the beginning of Zhang Fan's official impact on the world. Zhang Fan wants to use this film to fight Hollywood blockbusters head-on, and it is a global fight.

"It's going to be hilarious this time. ”

In the hotel, Leng Yuefei couldn't help but say as she looked at the list selected by Zhang Fan. Lively, indeed lively. There are countless people who sign up for each role.

Several super first-line superstars have also come to run for roles, not to mention the first-line and second-tier ones. It can be said that almost the entire Chinese entertainment industry has submitted auditions.

"yes, they all want to come in. Now I'm afraid to answer the phone. ”

Zhang Fan's words made Leng Yuefei laugh happily. At Zhang Fan's point, he couldn't bear to take care of Huaxia's sophistication. Now many people want to have a personal favor with Zhang Fan.

This makes Zhang Fan naturally cautious in choosing roles. And very discreetly. The first is that the acting skills must be passed, which must not be sloppy.

The second is to consider other issues such as the artist's morality. For directors, selecting actors can be a technical job.

Fortunately, Zhang Fan is different from ordinary directors, he invests by himself, and the crew has the final say. If you change to another director, just the people who are stuffed in by investors are enough to give people a headache.

"yes, this time you're making a big move. But it makes too many people move. Especially a few super first-line ones, they have always wanted to impact the intercontinental superstar. In the country, they are not short of fame. Instead, they have the opportunity to show up abroad......"

Leng Yuefei couldn't help but say, and Zhang Fan also nodded. Yes, at present, there are several super first-line promotions in China. At present, there are as many as 13 super first-line in China.

These thirteen people are all actors. At present, all of these thirteen super first-line products are focusing on the film industry.

They also want to hit the intercontinental giants, but it's not so easy to hit the giants. The requirement for impacting an intercontinental superstar is to have a certain reputation abroad, otherwise they will not be able to become an intercontinental superstar no matter how famous they are at home.

But while looking around at foreign fame, we must also keep an eye on our own fame at home, and we can't let fame decline. This is difficult to do, after all, sometimes it is difficult to reconcile domestic and foreign tastes.

Zhang Fan stared at the thirteen lists in his hand, each of these thirteen people was an old actor. Acting naturally goes without saying. Now these thirteen people want to star in this movie, which is naturally a kind of happiness for Zhang Fan.

The most important thing is that these people have reduced their salaries with resources. You must know that the salaries of these people in China are not low. Pulling a random person to star in a movie will cost at least forty or fifty million.

And now Zhang Fan's salary is very low, even if it is an important No. 3 or No. 4 role, the salary is only about 2 million.

But these people don't care, even if there is no pay, they don't have any ideas. What they want now is not money, but fame. As long as they can participate, if the quality of the movie is better, what they get is a height that they can't reach with tens of millions of publicity.

In addition to the super first-line, the huge first-line and second-line lineup below also made Zhang Fan laugh.

"Since they're willing to come, okay, let's have an all-star lineup. ”

Zhang Fan's words made Leng Yuefei stunned.

"All-stars?"

Leng Yuefei asked curiously.

"yes, All-Stars. Even if it's a dragon set, the star is enabled. I'm sure there will be a lot of people who will be willing to make cameos. ”

Zhang Fan's words made Leng Yuefei's eyes light up. Yes, all-stars, even if it's a trick, it is estimated that they will all participate. After all, the popularity of "The Matrix" is very high, and they can be regarded as a reasonable popularity.

The film "The Matrix" is destined to be a super hot blockbuster in China, and it can always increase a little fame if it can rub the popularity of this movie.

Zhang Fan quickly selected some lists, and then sent the lists. Notify the audition, finalize the role as soon as possible, and start shooting as soon as possible. After all, filming the Matrix is time-consuming.