Chapter 562: Meeting (2)
accidentally met Jiang Hudong and his party in the Chinese Cuisine Pavilion, which made Zixi feel very good. After he entered Hollywood, the time to stay in South Korea for a year was too limited, and most of his friends were actors, singers and MCs in the Korean entertainment industry, so there were very few opportunities to meet or communicate with friends. Although there is contact through Twitter from time to time, this kind of communication in the air lacks the face-to-face care and warmth between friends, and is not perfect.
Director Kang Di-gyu and director Kim Kyu-tae also straightened their mentality, and it was naturally best to be able to persuade Zixi to participate, even if it didn't work, they couldn't be too disappointed. As the producer of director Jiang Digui, he carried out all the preparatory work in the early stage, and he was the first to speak: "Zixi xi, it's a pleasure to see you again, I didn't expect that in just a few years, you will have today's achievements, it's really terrifying!" ”
"Yes! It's been five years, and I still remember the first time I met director Jiang Digui, or in the film crew of "Tai Chi Flag Flying", and the newcomers at that time were thanks to Director Jiang Digui's appreciation, so that I was able to participate in that kind of big-budget film. There is also director Kim Kyu-tae, who was in the [Yellow Handkerchief] crew back then, and our cooperation was still very pleasant. Zixi is sincerely grateful to director Jiang Digui, although he was only a soldier in the cameo [Taiji Flag Flying] back then, and there were not many shots, but it is precisely because of his experience in facing such big scenes that he is so handy in Hollywood today.
Director Jiang Digui smiled slightly, of course he remembered this young man back then. At that time, although Zixi had just debuted for a year, he had already had the opportunity to play the role of a Hollywood blockbuster, and his future was limitless. Director Jiang Digui later learned that he had blamed himself countless times in his heart for not realizing Zixi's strength earlier, otherwise he would never have let him just play a small trick.
Director Kim Kui-tae has the same feeling, Zi-hee, who was a newcomer back then, and Han Jiaren, were in and out of the same crew, and Director Kim Kui-tae still had an opinion on this, thinking that the two of them only had to talk about love and had no intention of working. However, both of them are newcomers and supporting roles, and their work attitude on the scene is very good, and the completion of the shooting is not bad, so they are not too embarrassed. It's just that I didn't expect that Director Kim Kyu-tae really looked away, and Zixi had today's achievements, which he couldn't have imagined. Fortunately, the relationship with Zixi was okay back then, otherwise Director Kim Kyu-tae would not have come out to meet him today.
Kang Di-gyu and Kim Kyu-tae are still film and TV series directors, but Zixi has already mixed up in Hollywood and has become a new generation of Hollywood superstars and stars, and the two directors have to sigh at one person's opportunity and luck. But now is not the time to sigh, Director Kang Di-gyu remembered for a while, and went straight to the point: "I want to come to Zixi and listen to Kim Tae-hee Xi tell you clearly about the purpose of our meeting today, right?" ”
Zixi nodded and said, "Yes, Director Kang Di-gyu and Director Kim Kyu-tae are preparing to shoot a big-budget TV series this time, and they want to invite me to be the leading actor of the show." ”
"That's right!" This time, director Kim Kyu-tae said: "This time, KBS TV and South Korea's Taewon Entertainment Company jointly invested in the filming of a spy war drama about North and South Korea. Director Kang Jee-gyu was hired by South Korea's Taewon Entertainment Co., Ltd. as a producer, and I was the director of the show. After research by the two companies, it was decided that Kim Tae-hee would be the heroine of the drama and play a criminal psychoanalyst in the state security sector to prevent terrorist acts. The male protagonist is an elite member of the criminal syndicate, the national security department and the North Korean security service, and after careful consideration, director Kang Dikyu and I wanted to invite Zi Hee Xi to be the male lead of the film. ”
Zixi took a sip of water and asked, "Then I want to take the liberty of asking, are the investment and script of the TV series ready?" In addition, I also want to know the time and schedule of shooting. ”
Zixi was able to ask such a question, which did not surprise the two directors, and there was a hint of joy. Director Kang Di-gyu said, "Funds can be put in place at any time, and if Zi Hee Xi can participate, both companies promise to increase the amount of investment." As for the filming time and script, then you have to ask Director Kim Kyu-tae, because he is one of the screenwriters of the show, and the filming of the TV series is also managed by him. ”
When both Zi-hee and Kim Tae-hee looked at him, Director Kim Kyu-tae took over the topic, took out a brown paper bag from a leather bag placed beside him, and said, "The script has not been completed for the time being, but I brought the outline of the script today, as well as the introduction of the roles of the male and female protagonists." As for the filming time, we are planning to start early next year, and the first shooting locations have already been chosen, which are Hokkaido, Japan, and Akita Prefecture on the island of Honshu. As for other filming locations, they are still being selected for the time being, and director Kang Digui is in charge of this. ”
Both Zi-hee and Kim Tae-hee took the brown paper bag, took out the documents inside, and looked at them carefully. When they read the outline of the script and the introduction of the characters, director Kang Digui continued: "Because this is a spy war TV series, which not only involves the Republic of Korea and North Korea, but also the special intelligence departments of Japan and other countries, we are ready to choose suitable filming locations in different countries, and temporarily decided that in addition to some filming locations in South Korea and Japan, Hungary, Russia and China are waiting to be investigated, and even the United States is also within the scope of our investigation." It is precisely because there are still many shooting spots that need to be investigated, so the shooting time will be placed at the beginning of next year. ”
At the time of Jiang Digui's introduction, Zixi had basically finished reading the outline of the script. The drama is a large-scale spy war drama, telling the story of the elite members of the National Security Service (NSS, the abbreviation of the National Security Service) and the criminal organization. IRIS is the name of the play, and it is also the abbreviation of the International ReactionIndividuall System, which is a mysterious organization engaged in acts including assassinating high-ranking government officials, spying on state secrets, and subverting the government.
As for the male and female protagonists, the male protagonist has been an elite member since the 707 Assault Team, and later joined the NSS and became an elite member of it, with a genius mind, calm and decisive action. After becoming an important member,,I also had a relationship with the heroine who is also an elite member of the NSS.,Engaged in the prevention of terrorist acts as a criminal psychoanalyst.。 After the betrayal of their best friends and closest comrades-in-arms, the male protagonist is in danger and dies several times. In the end, he was forced to cooperate with the North Korean secret intelligence department and return to South Korea to investigate the truth of the matter, thus leading to the "IRIS", a criminal group hidden behind the scenes.
Although it is only the outline of the script, Zixi can already see from it that the scenes and scenes described by the screenwriter of the play are magnificent, and the plot is interlocking and exciting. In the plot, not only South Korea's intelligence services are involved, but also North Korea's special intelligence services, as well as Japan, the United States, Russia, and other countries' special intelligence services. Of course, these are all fictional, but it can be seen that the screenwriter just wants to eliminate the estrangement of hostility and distrust between different countries and different intelligence agencies through cooperation between different countries, and hopes that North and South Korea can truly work together and move towards reunification.
"Director Kim Kyu-tae, is this the outline you wrote?" After reading the outline, Zixi really wanted to see the real script, and hurriedly asked Director Kim Kyu-tae, "Isn't the script finished yet?" I want to see the full script. ”
Director Kim Kyu-tae and director Kang Di-gyu were already laughing in their hearts, and they didn't feel abrupt at all. Because it is impossible to see the full script without becoming an official actor in the crew. But now Zixi's request proves that he is optimistic about this TV series and likes this script.
Director Kim Kyu-tae said, "The script has not been completed for the time being, because there is still a lot to improve. In addition, it is also necessary to cooperate with director Jiang Digui to inspect the progress of the location, so as to better complete the script. Therefore, before the official start of filming, the script will continue to be revised. ”
Zixi nodded in understanding. He has not filmed Korean movies and TV dramas, and the director and screenwriter will make temporary changes to the script according to the audience's likes and dislikes, as well as the popular themes today, which is also the most common filming method and process of Korean TV dramas.
Director Jiang Digui looked at Zixi with a smile, knowing that he was already moved, and now he only needs to add a fire, and said: "We also know that Zixi's current value and salary are not necessarily worthy of our TV series." After research by Won Entertainment and KBS Television Production Bureau, we are ready to give Zi Hee Xi a salary of 50 million won per episode, and the filming of 20 episodes is 1 billion won, which is already the top income among Korean actors. Although this is not a lot, and it is far from Zixi's salary in Hollywood, we can also arrange the shooting schedule completely according to Zixi's schedule to meet your requirements as much as possible. ”
It can be seen from the words of director Kang Di-gyu that Taewon Entertainment and KBS TV are trying their best to fight for Zixi's filming, but they don't have enough confidence.
Zixi put down the script outline and said, "Director Kang Di-gyu and Director Kim Kyu-tae, although I haven't seen the complete [IRIS] script yet, I'm really interested in this TV series." In it, I saw a well-planned suspenseful plot, a contest of strength between countries, and a variety of hot scenes, which will be very exciting when filmed. ”
Director Kim Kyu-tae was hee-hee and asked, "So is Zi Hee Xi the actor who agreed to star in this TV series?" ”
Zixi shook his head and said, "Although I am very optimistic about this TV series, I still need to talk to my agent about the details, because my work and itinerary in South Korea are still handled by my agent Luo Xiuzhe." Therefore, regarding the starring, it is still necessary for Brother Xiuzhe to negotiate in detail with KBS TV and Taewon Entertainment. I don't think the two directors will be able to do this, right? ”
Director Kim Kyu-tae smiled bitterly, he was indeed too anxious. Even if Zixi agrees to star now, there are still countless procedures to be completed, but it can't be completed with just one sentence. In addition, if there is Zixi's appearance, a luxurious signing ceremony is needed as publicity. What's more, he and director Jiang Digui have no right to decide Zixi's final salary, and giving a salary of 50 million per episode is only the initial expectation, and what will be the worst in the end depends on the result of the negotiations between Zixi's agent and the two companies.
However, today's meeting was generally pleasant and friendly, and the result was what everyone wanted, and the most pleasant of them was Kim Tae-hee, except for the two directors. She didn't say a word in the overall meeting, but she had already made a decision, if Zixi dared to refuse this TV series, she would give him a little color. One crying, two troubles, and three hangings are already lagging behind, and she wants Zixi to see the new means for women to subdue their husbands in the new era. And the reason why Zixi did not refuse, but was full of interest, the important thing is not only because he is optimistic about the script, but also because of Kim Tae-hee, the lethality of the sentence "intimacy with the male protagonist" is more important than anything else.
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