As the producer of the TV series "Dragon Sakura", after Yasuji Tamagawa changed the screenwriter to Qin Han, the two met once and revised some of the still unsatisfactory parts of the script. After that, the script discussion meeting was held again. However, this time, in addition to Qin Han and Tamagawa Yasuji, there were less Fujita Yasaki, and three more directors - Takashi Komatsu, Renhei Tsukamoto, and Nozomihiro Karaki.

These three are all directors with considerable strength and experience in the industry, although they are not top-notch, but there is absolutely no problem in controlling a TV series.

In the conference room of TBS TV, the five of them discussed for more than two hours to further optimize and improve the script.

This time, there was no team cancer, and the work went smoothly.

“…… So, let's do it, the script revision is officially completed, and then Mr. Qin Han will come up with the completed version of the script according to the opinions put forward by everyone today. Yasuji Tamagawa looked at his watch, "Now, in addition to the selection of actors, the preliminary preparations for this TV series are basically completed." We still have some time, do you want to discuss the issue of actors?"

Other staff needed to shoot TV dramas, such as art costumes and props, as well as camera lighting recordings, etc., can be directly transferred from the TV station, which is very convenient and basically does not need to be worried.

So the only thing that needs to be thought about is the selection of actors.

After Yasuji Tamagawa raised the topic, the atmosphere of the discussion quickly became enthusiastic, and the three directors expressed their opinions, and Koji Tamagawa, who was the producer, also expressed his opinions from time to time.

However, Qin Han, as the original author and screenwriter who has a considerable right to speak, did not express his opinion, but just listened silently.

Takashi Komatsu, who has neatly combed his hair, suits and leather shoes, and wears gold-rimmed glasses, does not look like a director, but more like a scholar, said: "The main officer of this TV series, who plays the leading role of Kenji Sakuragi, I think it is most suitable for Abe-san to play the role." ”

Although the otaku who are familiar with the second dimension, when they hear the key words "Abe, man", the first thing that comes to mind is a car mechanic wearing a one-piece overalls. He always likes to sit on a park bench, the zipper on the front of his clothes is wide open, revealing his strong pectoral muscles.

The fascination and joy of this "good man" when he was dredged by a man has long become a classic meme on the Internet. It's just that the Abe-san in Komatsu Takashi's mouth refers to Abe Kuan.

This model-turned-actor is currently the most popular Mesozoic handsome uncle on the screen, with an impeccable figure, plus facial features like Greek sculptures like East Asians, which makes countless uncles control girls to fall into its charm.

Of course, in terms of acting skills, he is also one of the best actors in Dongying, and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor many times.

In the previous life of Qin and Han, Takashi Komatsu had directed "Dragon Sakura" and "The Man Who Can't Get Married", and he worked happily with Abe Kan.

However, in this world, as soon as Takashi Komatsu opened his mouth, he proposed to let Abe Kuan play the starring role, and the main reason was the original comic of Qin and Han.

Because when he was setting up the characters, he drew the image of Abe Kuan in the TV series "Dragon Sakura" in his previous life.

Since it is a TV series adapted from comics, from producer Yasuji Tamagawa to the three directors, they must read the original work of Qin and Han.

Therefore, when the comic image is preconceived, it will also have a subtle impact on the choice of actors.

Takashi Komatsu offered to let Abe Kan play the starring role, which was quickly recognized by others.

"Kenji Sakuragi in the manga does have Absan's shadow in it. ”

"I also think that only Absan can fully express the courage and charm of the protagonist. ”

"Abe Kuan was the actor who ranked first in popularity and national favorability in Toei last year, and it was indeed a good idea to choose him, and the ratings are definitely guaranteed. But I wonder if I'll be able to invite you?" said Yasuji Tamagawa.

With Abekuan's status in the rivers and lakes, I don't know how many performances are invited every quarter. Whether such a big coffee can be invited, even a well-known producer like Koji Tamagawa is not sure.

Because it's a problem that money can't solve.

The salary of Dongying actors is not too much compared to other countries around the world. For example, Qin Han's childhood sweetheart and girlfriend, Yui Aragaki . In her previous life, she became one of the hottest actresses at the moment in 2016 with a "Shameful but Useful Escape", but her salary was only about 2 million yen per episode of TV series.

This price, whether it is a major private TV station or a state-run NHK, is about the same.

Actors who appear in TV series never expect to make a fortune with their salaries, and what really makes money is the commercial activities such as advertising endorsements obtained after becoming famous with TV series performances.

The income of this piece can reach several times or even more than ten times the income of the film.

"The actor is tentatively Abe-san, and I'll try my best to convince him to play. Moreover, with such an excellent original, I am sure that Absan will be impressed. Tamagawa said.

The actor who has chosen a role, and the next is the second role, the female teacher Mako Ino.

This role has many roles but is not heavy, and with Abe Kuan, the leading actor who is as dazzling as the sun, there is no need to find another actress of the same level as Abe Kuan, such as Yuki Amami.

Blindly stuffing too many well-known actors will make the TV series lose its center of gravity, making people feel that they don't have a good sense of balance after watching it.

In the end, several people still chose the actor of Mako Ino in the previous life, Kyoko Hasegawa, to play this role.

The two leading actors are preliminarily finalized, and next, there are several young actors. What I mean by that is that people are selected through auditions. This expands the range of options and allows you to discover as many potential new people as possible. Yasuji Tamagawa suggested first.

He is a producer, and this suggestion is also very reliable, so Qin Han and the three directors immediately agreed.

But then, Yasuji Tamagawa smiled embarrassedly and said, "However, for the role of Naomi Mizuno, I'm afraid there is no need to go through an audition to choose someone." Because, I have received a request that cannot be refused. ”

Regarding the existence of related households, the three directors who have been in the industry for many years have long been surprised. But to say that it is not pleasant, there is still a little bit in my heart.

Because in this case, no matter what kind of crooked melons and cracked dates are stuffed into the crew, they have to pinch their noses and endure it. This often has a very big impact on the quality of TV series.