Chapter 88: Zhou Chongguang and Lin Xiao
The Little Times series is a miracle!
It is enough to be recorded in the history of Chinese film.
It's not just the box office record of 1.7 billion it has set.
The combined investment of the "Little Times" tetralogy is about 220 million yuan...
The cost may seem high, but in reality it is nowhere near as expensive as it seems, and it doesn't require the same set as a costume film, nor does it require a high special effects fee like a VFX blockbuster.
And Guo Jing's reputation is here, and some brands are willing to pay for sponsorship.
It is said that Guo Jing's real cost of filming "Little Times", that is, the money of the investor Lay's, was less than 20 million!
Tsk, that's a big deal!
In addition to making money, in terms of shooting, Director Guo has taught traditional filmmakers a good lesson!
"Little Times" adopts the method of set shooting, and in 79 days, director Guo, who transformed for the first time, completed the shooting of all shots.
And in the post-production process, he cut these shots into two different films, which are "Little Times" and "Little Times: Aoki Times" that we can see.
made two movies at the cost of one movie, and earned the box office of two movies, which is quite good in cost control.
This technique was also used in Small Times 3: The Age of Assassination and Small Times 4: The End of the Soul...
One of the impacts of "Little Times" on the entire film industry is that it has led to a number of youth movies, especially the concentrated appearance of movies with "Little Fresh Meat" and "Best Friends" as selling points.
In fact, the biggest selling point of the "Little Times" series is Guo Jing himself!
Investors know this very well, and for investors, as long as the film can be released on time, then the business is done - the quality of the movie, in fact, when they decided to let Guo Jing be the director, they were not so care.
It's like Xu Hui's current mentality.
Just know that your investment can make money!
But now it's happening, it doesn't seem like he needs to invest...
“… I talked to Zhang Zhao last year, and he said that the film and television adaptation rights of "Little Times" are in his hands..."
Xu Hui drank water and chatted: "If you hand it over to Huiwen Distribution, I don't think it's any different from Lay's Distribution..."
If you are only responsible for the distribution, you can't make any money, and you have to take a reputation, so Pao Hui decided to say NO!
“… We're looking for you to star in Little Times!"
Yang Xiaohu glanced at Guo Jing, who motioned for her to speak.
“… You're not kidding, are you?"
Cannon Hui was shocked!
Who gave you the guts to invite him to star in "Little Times"?
No, what does Guo Jing's brain think?
……
My Zhou Chongguang must be like this: his face is the face that appears in the column of the magazine every issue, the face that has attracted countless girls to be crazy and obsessed, feminine and a little evil, the golden brown eyebrows are as thick as two daggers, the eyebrow bones are raised high, so that his eyes are embedded in the deep canyon, and the straight nose bridge makes his facial features have a depth that Asians can't have!
Except that the eyebrows are not the same as Xu Hui, Guo Jing is completely Zhou Chongguang shaped according to Xu Hui's appearance!
Not only him, but many fans of "Little Times" also strongly recommend Xu Hui to play Zhou Chongguang.
Because he is the most archetypal character!
Guo Jing originally wanted Xu Hui to direct and act in "Little Times", but unfortunately, Huiwen Tianxia seems to have no interest in the "Little Times" series, or Xu Hui's film plan does not have the project of "Small Times".
So, he decided to take matters into his own hands!
He's going to be a director!
As a home, he has reason to believe that the footage he took is the most in line with the original.
The first premise is to find the most suitable actor for the role.
For the role of Lin Xiao, Guo Jing didn't deliberately look for it, Yang Xiaohu took the initiative to jump out!
Lay's is very happy, Yang Xiaohu's popularity is here, and with her participating, at least it can ensure that the box office will not be too bad.
For Yang Xiaohu, the big IP of "Little Times" can at least ensure her box office appeal...
Guo Jing is most concerned about Lin Xiao is Zhou Chongguang!
After all, Zhou Chongguang is one of the most popular characters, and he is his favorite character.
This role must be selected by himself!
Finally, I can get what I want.
must let Xu Hui star in "Little Times", when he told the investor of his idea, that is, Lay's Pictures, Zhang Zhao persuaded him to dispel this idea.
“… It's a little difficult, Xu Hui won't take on the show easily!"
It's a pity that Zhang Zhao's advice is useless, he is Guo Jing, full of confidence.
So far, as an actor, Xu Hui has starred in "Embroidered Spring Knife", "The Wind", "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic", "Sunshine Sisters", "My Little Black Dress", "Search", a total of six movies, except for "Search" is the leading actor, the others are supporting roles or tricks.
Purely from the perspective of the actor, there is no logic at all, and it looks very casual...
To put it simply, he doesn't want to do that!
Zhang Zhao once discussed the cooperation of "Little Times" with Xu Hui at the cocktail party, and it was obvious that he had no idea.
Guo Jing does not believe in evil, there is nothing difficult in the world, as long as he is willing to climb!
First of all, according to the most normal process, Guo Jing first contacted Xu Hui's agent, that is, Chen Sangsang, who did not inform Xu Hui at all and refused directly!
How is it possible, Xu Hui plays Guo Jing's movie?
Jokes?
Guo Jing wanted to visit in person, and then learned that Xu Hui was filming in Zhejiang.
But how can you find an excuse to visit the class?
After all, he can't fight with Xu Hui!
At this time, he paid attention to Yang Xiaohu!
Although I don't believe Xu Hui's bunch of scandals, in Guo Jing's opinion, how can such a handsome blue child like women?
Like-sex attracts, heaven and earth are reasonable!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken a fancy to him at first sight!
However, Yang Xiaohu must have a good relationship with Pao Hui, so he expressed his meaning and wanted to hook up with Yang Xiaohu... No, get to know Xu Hui!
……
Guo Jing began his own persuasion: "Director Xu, in fact, when I was writing "Little Times", I was describing Zhou Chongguang, and what I was thinking of was you..."
Pao Hui waved his hand, with a polite face: "It's okay, you write, I don't charge royalties!"
“…”
One sentence choked Guo Jing, and he suddenly didn't know how to continue...
“… Can you wait for Xiao Si to finish speaking?"
Yang Xiaohu was about to vomit blood, Xu Hui must have done it on purpose!
“… You should have guessed it, I really want you to play Zhou Chongguang, and the little fox plays Lin Xiao..."
Sorting out his mood, Guo Jing continued to advise.
He's ready to look at the thatched house!
Be sure to make Xu Hui feel sincere...
Yang Xiaohu helped: "Look, how good, we can work together, and we are still acting as a couple!"
“… Outer part... Little four, let me say first, you can ask me to star in your movie, that is to look up to me, I am very grateful, but unfortunately I have no interest in other people's works, and I have no idea of taking on the drama for the time being..."
"But, you just promised me..."
Stopping Yang Xiaohu, who wanted to speak, Xu Hui continued: "Moreover, I don't have time!"
Guo Jing also wanted to persuade: "... Director Xu, I am very serious about preparing for my first movie, I don't know if you have watched "Little Times", we have done research and data analysis, and the potential audience of "Little Times" is as high as 20 million!"
“… Congratulations to Director Guo! Unfortunately, I don't have time!"
The cannon glow is not salty or light.
"You don't have time, then why do you want to accompany Tong Li to play "Search"?"