201. Finalize the actors
"That's a shame. William heard Xu Shi say this, and immediately said regretfully.
This time he came to Xu Shi was actually an accident, he was invited by a friend this time, and he happened to see Xu Shi on the catwalk.
He also knows Xu Shi, and what Xu Shi just said is not exactly polite, he has indeed watched Xu Shi's two movies, and he also likes "One Man's Martial Arts" the most.
Although he doesn't understand Chinese culture and doesn't understand the meaning of martial arts, from another perspective, taking martial arts as an ideal organization can completely interpret the meaning of this movie.
And just like he said, he really appreciates Xu Shi's fighting and wants to try a different fighting style.
"By the way, I don't know how long Mr. Xu's film shooting cycle is, maybe we can catch up. William asked without giving up.
Xu Shi thought for a while and said: "After I go back this time, I will start the film immediately, and it will take at least half a year to shoot, and it is estimated that it will be almost October by the time the filming is completed." ”
William frowned, pondered his time in his heart for a moment, and then sighed: "Then I really missed it, I hope we will have a chance to cooperate next time." ”
"Of course, I look forward to the next cooperation, and I also hope to discuss with you some shooting about the filming of drag racing scenes, every time I watch the drag racing scenes you shoot, I feel like adrenaline is crazy secretion. Xu Shi said with a smile.
William was also a little proud of being praised by Xu Shi, this is indeed his forte, not to mention the United States, even in the world, no one can surpass him in this regard.
"Haha, you also have a drag racing scene in your movie? Actually, I also watched your "Hackers", in which the drag racing is too unreal, if the actual shooting effect is absolutely explosive. It seemed that Xu Shi was interested, and William began to chatter.
Xu Shi knew that he was talking about that part, which was the part where Truman and Lily made trouble in the virtual world, and some of them were drag racing scenes, but they were cartoonish, not real shots.
"The plot needs it, and I don't have any confidence in such a scene, I can only play to my strengths and avoid my weaknesses, I am now going to add some to this play, but it still depends on the effect of the shooting, if it is not good, I will not put it in. Xu Shi said.
William seemed to think of something, and suddenly said: "Otherwise, I'll help you shoot the drag racing scene, and you can help me shoot the fight scene? ”
"Is this okay?" Xu Shi was really moved.
"Of course, you just need to adjust the time, the drag racing scene shouldn't be the main scene in your movie, right? William said.
Xu Shi was moved by William's words, but this is only a verbal agreement between the two of them, and the details still depend on the situation.
And Xu Shi still had a request, he said to William with some seriousness: "William, if this is really the case, then no matter what, as long as I use the fight scene I designed, I must name the action director on it." ”
This is what Xu Shi must strive for, although it seems to be a matter of course, but in fact it is not like this.
In another time and space, Xu Shi knows that many Chinese actions are used as martial arts in Hollywood international blockbusters, but there is no name in the finished film, and Xu Shi doesn't want such a thing to fall on him.
William also knew such a thing, and after a pause, he said: "Of course, if the cooperation is really successful, I can still guarantee this." ”
The two sides have reached a verbal agreement on this, but whether such an agreement can be implemented depends on the actual operation.
chatted with William for a while, and had a meal together, and Xu Shi returned to Huaxia the next day, while Gu Youlan still had to stay in Milan for a few days to deal with the follow-up.
As soon as Xu Shi arrived at Jingwumen, he was called by Xu Mei.
"Xiaoshi, take a look at these scenic partners and see if there are any that can be cooperated. Xu Mei handed Xu Shi a stack of materials and said.
Xu Shi was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion: "What do they need to cooperate with us?" Sister, haven't you read these two scripts?"
Xu Mei was also stunned when she heard Xu Shi say this, "You mean that these two movies are not suitable for scenic cooperation?"
Since the last time Leshan Giant Buddha cooperated with "Fengyun", the number of visitors to the scenic spot has skyrocketed in a short period of time.
And it has also added a new source of income to them, and it is foreseeable that after the second and third rounds of broadcasting, the number of tourists in the scenic area will increase.
This effect has made many people in the scenic spots red-eyed, especially those half-dead scenic spots, and now that they heard that Xu Shi was going to shoot a movie again, they naturally hurriedly ran over to seek cooperation, and the type of movie was no longer in their scope of consideration.
First from the paradise, and now there is the Leshan Giant Buddha, Xu Shi has completely proved himself with these two successes.
So this time I came to a lot of scenic spots, especially some of the scenic spots that competed with the Leshan Giant Buddha in front, and this time I made a lot of money, and I must win one.
These people regret it to death in their hearts, especially some of the scenic spots that are the closest to the Leshan Giant Buddha, and these people don't know the inside story yet.
Xu Shi heard Xu Mei's words and said depressedly: "My eldest sister, it is impossible for "God of Medicine" to have scenic scenery, and most of "The Witch" has to be filmed abroad, so we have nothing to come up with to cooperate." ”
Xu Shi figured it out, Xu Mei hadn't read the script at all, in fact, it was the same whether she watched it or not, anyway, she didn't care about the filming of the movie, as long as Xu Shi said to shoot, then invest.
This aspect is also the benefit of the dictatorship of Jingwumen, basically as long as it is an investment in films, there is no need to hold a meeting to discuss, as long as Xu Shi speaks.
"Well, I thought I could make some money. Xu Mei was even more depressed than Xu Shi.
However, she reminded Xu Shi, and Xu Shi thought for a while and said, "You go and see if there is any suitable community to cooperate with the developer."
Isn't our "Love Apartment" going to be filmed soon, you can use this cooperation to find a community with a better reputation, not to shoot in it, but you can use their exterior scenes, which can be regarded as advertising, which is also an income. ”
Xu Mei's eyes lit up, and it seemed that it was really okay to hear Xu Shi say this.
"But it's not a lot of money to do this, after all, it's just a scene area, and it's just an exterior location, how much money can those developers come up with?
And the current houses are all sold in advance, and the foundation is almost sold after the foundation is laid, how can they still cooperate with us?" Xu Mei asked suspiciously.
Xu Shi said with a smile: "This is simple, it will not be long before we find some open second and third phases, and we will shoot the exterior of their first phase."
As for the advertising fee, it is better to say that the VAM agreement is directly signed and the money is paid according to the ratings. ”
Xu Shike is not worried at all, he knows how popular "Love Apartment" was in his previous life, and just the exterior scene attracted many people to visit.
It's just that Xu Shi heard that the environment in that community is not very good, and it is not like a TV series.
So what Xu Shi wants to find this time is a community cooperation with a good reputation, which will not ruin the reputation of the TV series.
You must know that this is a collection of money, unlike a previous life that does not collect money, and it is natural that you need to bear certain consequences if you collect money.
It is conceivable that after the broadcast of this TV series, the price of the community will definitely rise, although it is impossible to rise a lot at once, but the increase is certain.
If the community is not good, then the reputation of the TV series will also deteriorate.
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it. Xu Mei said.
"Let them go back to the scenic spot, if there is a chance to cooperate next time, we will contact them in advance." Xu Shi could only refuse these scenic spots.
He also wanted to make more money, but he couldn't sacrifice the film's performance.
Xu Mei also knew the seriousness of the matter, so after Xu Shi finished speaking, she went to the people in those scenic spots to explain the matter clearly to them.
And Xu Shi's side began to screen movie roles, especially the role of "God of Medicine", and several people had been signed before, but he has not really decided on the role of Lu Yingfu until now.
In the movie he adapted, the role of Lu Yingfu is also more important, and like the original play, it plays a vital role in Cheng Yong's final choice.
In the original play, the reason why Cheng Yong started to do generic drugs again was even at a loss, and Lu benefited a large part of the reason.
The same is true in the script adapted by Xu Shi, and the acting skills required are still relatively high.
As for the role of the pastor, Xu Shi already had a candidate, or he came to the door by himself, as soon as he came, Xu Shi decided to use him, and he didn't even need to audition.
"Brother Huang, you're finally here, welcome. Xu Shi greeted with a smile.
The role of the priest was played by Huang Bing.
At the beginning, many people thought that Huang Bing was just suitable for some small roles, as well as unserious roles, which was a common idea of many audiences.
But when Huang Bing starred in several dramas one after another, everyone found out that this Huang Bing, who was not amazing, was still a clothes rack, and what clothes he wore looked like a person, and there was no sense of abruptness at all.
It is precisely because of this that his current acting skills have been praised by the vast majority of people in China, no matter how good or bad the movie box office is, no one will say that there is a problem with his acting skills.
When Huang Bing recommended himself, Xu Shidu still didn't believe it, he didn't know how he had such a big attraction and how he attracted Huang Bing.
"Haha, Mr. Xu, I have to take care of it this time. Huang Bing said with a laugh.
"Brother Huang is joking, this time Brother Huang can join our crew, which is a blessing we have begged for. ”
"Brother Xu, Brother Huang, you guys don't blow each other in business anymore, the goosebumps I heard fell to the ground. Lin Yuming said funny on the side.
"Haha, please come in. ”
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"What does Brother Huang mean to let Yuming play Lu Benefit?" Xu Shiwei said with a slight frown.
He really didn't expect Huang Bing to have such a request, in fact, it's almost the same, with a coffee position like Huang Bing, it's not a big deal to bring an actor in, I believe that many people welcome him to do so.
Huang Bing nodded and said: "Yes, but don't worry about it, everything still depends on whether he is suitable or not, if you think it is not suitable, I will not force it, just do what you want, everything is based on movie effects." ”
After saying this, Huang Bing continued: "Actually, Yuming has already obtained the role of Guan Gu Magic in your company's "Love Apartment", but after I read your movie script.
I feel that this script is really very good, so I hope he can play the role of Lu Ying.
If he can play this role, it will be of great help to his future acting career, it just so happens that he is now in the transition stage, and the role of Ugly Ugly last time has already made him receive a lot of praise.
If he can participate in the role of Lu Yingli this time, then he will succeed in his transformation in one fell swoop. ”
Lin Yuming also said on the side: "Brother Xu, don't worry, I will definitely do my best, and I have also stayed in some leukemia exchange groups during this time and learned some things about them."
I believe I can play it well. ”
He looked at Xu Shi with some expectation, of course he knew that if he could play it successfully this time, then he would be able to completely transform into a successful one.
has been in the entertainment industry for so long, of course, he also understands that the difference between the career life of traffic stars and powerful stars is too great.
So that's the fundamental reason why he's looking for transformation, and he doesn't want to wait until he's older and be completely abandoned.
Xu Shi thought for a while and said, "Then you try the play first, if you can, it's you." ”
The reason why Xu Shi agreed so happily is actually more because he does not have a suitable actor.
If Lin Yuming can act almost the same, with the addition of Huang Bing, then the effect of the movie will definitely not be bad.
"Okay, you say. Lin Yuming immediately said with a straight face.
Xu Shi made a phone call, asked someone to buy some xiaolongbao, and then said to him: "You eat these xiaolongbao." ”
Xu Shi didn't say much, but Lin Yuming understood the meaning of Xu Shi's doing, he really knew about leukemia and knew what he should do at this time.
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"Brother Huang, Yuming, I hope we have a happy cooperation!" Xu Shi shook hands with Huang Bing and Lin Yuming.
Lin Yuming had passed Xu Shi's test just now, and Lin Yuming didn't lie to him, just the scene where he ate xiaolongbao just now also proved that Lin Yuming really worked hard, not coaxed him.
"Haha, then we have a good time working together. Huang Bing also said happily.
Lin Yuming is a member of his studio, and he does this for the development of the studio, and now there is only one of his studios besides him that can barely support the scene, if Lin Yuming can also hold up, then the benefits to him are also very great.