Chapter 47: "Shooting the Condor" Audition (2)
After "Hu ......" hung up the last call, looking at the mobile phone that was shut down because there was no power, Sister Li was a little helpless.
Ignoring the resentment in Sister Li's eyes, Fang Siyi continued to deal with things.
A film and television drama, especially a costume drama, although it does need to be idolized, it does not mean that it must be shoddy.
As his own personal costume drama, Fang Siyi is naturally very attentive.
is different from "Chef Fang" and "Flower Thousand Bone".
"Shooting the Condor" is definitely one of the well-known costume dramas in the whole of China!
Such a situation naturally caused a little trouble.
First of all, the number of people who know about it means that any mistake will be infinitely magnified.
Secondly, there are several classic dramas in front of Zhuyu, and the remake is extremely difficult.
Secondly, and most crucially, it is no longer possible to find suitable actors.
Especially actresses.
As one of the top three popular works of Mr. Jin, the hero and heroine in "Shooting the Condor" are really not easy to find.
It's easier for an actor to find that kind of face-dignified, but an actress ......
Although among the previous versions, the Weng version of Huang Rong is the most deviated from the original work, but it is definitely the most classic one, although there have been good remakes of various versions later, but no one has been able to reach the height of the Weng version.
Maybe it's just like the impact of first love on a person, so even if the Weng version is recognized as a mistake, it can't stand that this is almost the first time that most people have really noticed the appearance of Huang Rong as an actor, and naturally they have preconceived ideas that Huang Rong should be like this.
However, in today's circle, I want to find a girl who meets Huang Rong's original character......
It's too hard.
Although Huang Rong is not advocated as the first beauty in the world in the original work, a few simple descriptions are enough to make anyone have a very strong impression of the character of Huang Rong.
That is, the first impression.
In this case, it is very difficult to restore the original character design, not to mention the need to respect the plot.
Filming the kind of desert solitary smoke and various large-scale war scenes is enough to test a director's skills.
In fact, if it weren't for this, Fang Siyi would not have filmed any TV series at this time.
As for "4S", which was filmed with Little Fox, Fang Siyi does not plan to direct it himself.
First of all, there is no time, with Fang Siyi's expectations, I am afraid that it will take at least half a year to shoot the entire "Condor Shooting", plus post-production, it will take at least eight or nine months, and 4S is aiming at next year's summer vacation, and the schedule is naturally staggered.
Since the schedule cannot be staggered, it inevitably means that certain sacrifices need to be made.
Therefore, Fang Siyi can only regretfully resign from the position of director and become an actor with peace of mind.
Of course, with his identity, even if he is the leading actor, he must not be underestimated.
After all, in addition to the identity of the starring actor and investor, he himself is also the original author.
Sister Li looked at this thick TV series report, and asked with some puzzlement: "Are you ...... Isn't it too much?"
"More?" Fang Siyi said with a smile: "Where is this? This drama may have to add 50% to the budget." ”
"It's not...... Siyi. Sister Li said with a wry smile: "The current budget has reached 200 million...... Plus 50% ......"
"Sister Li. Fang Siyi looked at Sister Li, looked at her with a very strange gaze, and asked puzzledly, "The company has no money?"
"That's not for nothing. Sister Li shook her head, looked at the statement in her hand, and said seriously: "Through successive investments in recent years, the company's total liquidity is about 500 million, but it can be taken out." ”
"Isn't that enough?"
"But ......" Sister Li said helplessly: "300 million TV series, have you ever considered recovering the cost?"
"Ha, the adaptation of Mr. Jin's work, there is no TV station yet?"
"Of course it will, but ...... Is there still a market for martial arts dramas now?"
"Sister Li. Fang Siyi shook his head and said helplessly: "Martial arts dramas have always had a market, okay? The difference is just that there is no successor to today's stars." ”
"But 300 million ......"
"Sister Li......" Fang Siyi knows that this can't be Sister Li's short-sightedness, but after all, it is a big project of 300 million, and it is already a very outstanding Class A investment in China and even in Hollywood.
But to be honest, if it is really filmed exactly according to the original book.
Don't say 300 million, I'm afraid I can't take 500 million!
This also requires the fact that the main creators are not big-name stars.
After thinking about it, Fang Siyi simply chose an answer that left Sister Li speechless.
"This drama, I use it to practice, and 300 million, not only me, but Dream can afford to lose, so why don't I shoot it? Otherwise, why do I still have auditions for this drama? As for investment...... You ask the light and the forty thieves, if you are willing to invest, then take them to play, if you don't want to, it's not that we can't take out the money. ”
Saying this, Sister Li was completely helpless.
You can't say no, right?
After all, Fang Siyi is the boss.
However, with 300 million outdated TV series, will anyone be willing to invest?
However, it is obvious that Sister Li's worries are a little unnecessary.
Although Fang Siyi obviously said before that this TV series was just a matter of playing tickets, it was just to fulfill one of his dreams, but in the end, he still brought over an investment of 200 million.
80 million rays, 120 million 40 thieves.
Then Dream invested 100 million to make up 300 million, and the filming plan of this TV series was started.
Of course, before the busy behind-the-scenes preparations, the most critical thing is the choice of the heroine.
For this reason, Fang Siyi directly made a draft on iQiyi.
That is, to choose the Huang Rong in people's hearts.
The champion will get the role of Huang Rong in the new play.
As soon as the news came out, it completely ignited the entire entertainment industry.
Invest 300 million!
Fang Siyi's first costume drama!
And the champion will also be qualified as the heroine of Fang Siyi!
Under this kind of blessing, how many female artists can endure it?
But obviously, in the initial stage of the audition, 80% of the female artists were directly brushed down.
In fact, Fang Siyi's selection qualifications are not very strict.
First of all, it must be in line with the unique beauty of Jiangnan women, that is to say, XJ girls and those female artists who obviously have the characteristics of northern girls have all been brushed off.
Secondly, it is necessary to have a foundation in dance, preferably a student of a dance academy, and the best one is good at folk dance.
However, just these two simple ones are enough to brush down 80% of today's female artists!
Not to mention, there is an even more stringent condition.