Chapter 277: The Great Production
"It's so late, what's the matter, I'll talk about it tomorrow."
After dinner, Zhang Chu and Zhang Jingchu were reading the script in the living room, when Wang Jinghua's phone suddenly called.
"Director He will leave tomorrow, if you don't have anything important, come over and meet."
The director of the play Wang Zhongjun said today proposed to meet Zhang Chu.
Wang Jinghua also hinted to Zhang Chu before that he was not in a hurry to agree, why is he so active now?
looked back at Zhang Jingchu.
"It's cold and slippery, I'll talk about it tomorrow."
After speaking, Zhang Chu hung up the phone directly.
"Sister Hua is looking for you something?"
"Well, I met with Wang Zhongjun today, Huayi has a play for me to play, and the director wants to interview me now."
"That's the right thing, or else...... You better go! ”
As soon as Zhang Jingchu finished speaking, her mobile phone rang again, and when she picked it up, she saw that it was still Wang Jinghua calling.
"Sister Hua, she ......"
Zhang Jingchu was a little panicked.
Zhang Chu looked helpless: "Take it!" ”
Zhang Jingchu hesitated for a moment, but still connected the phone and pressed the speakerphone.
"Jing Chu, is Zhang Chu with you?"
Hearing this, Zhang Jingchu immediately blushed.
Without waiting for her to speak, Zhang Chu took the mobile phone over.
"Sister Hua, where are you meeting?"
"That's right."
Probably sensing the dissatisfaction in Zhang Chu's tone, Wang Jinghua quickly reported a position, and then hung up the phone.
"This ...... What to do? ”
Zhang Jingchu's face was full of panic.
"What to do?"
"We ......"
Zhang Chu smiled: "Do you think she doesn't know anything?" ”
Wang Jinghua is a good person, and she already knew the relationship between the two, otherwise why would she sign Zhang Jingchu?
It's hard to think that I am talented.
On the one hand, it is to sell a good thing to Zhang Chu, and the other reason is probably to grasp the uncontrollable factors that may occur in the future in advance.
"Sister Hua, she ...... Know. ”
Zhang Chu smiled, this silly girl.
"Why don't you go over and meet the director together, maybe you can get a role."
"Nope."
Zhang Jing refused without thinking about it, the secret was discovered, she just wanted to hide now, how dare she go forward.
Zhang Chu also understood Zhang Jingchu's thoughts, so he didn't force it anymore.
"Wait until I get back."
After changing his clothes, Zhang Chu went out.
When she was about to go out, she put down this sentence, which made Zhang Jingchu blush.
"You...... Drive slowly and stay safe. ”
She really looks like a caring little daughter-in-law.
When I went downstairs, it was already dark and the snow was getting heavier.
I really don't know what Wang Jinghua thinks, this kind of weather has to let him pass.
Fortunately, the place where I made the appointment was not far from Zhang Jingchu's home, and I drove for half an hour.
"I've arrived, which room?"
"I'll have someone go down and pick you up."
I hung up the phone, and after waiting for a while, I saw a young man come out and look around.
Zhang Chu got out of the car and beckoned to the young man.
"Brother Chu."
Zhang Chu knew the other party, Wang Jinghua's assistant.
"Let's go! It's so cold. ”
Zhang Chu's tone made the young man not dare to say anything.
On this snowy day, it was night again, and he called people out, and if it was him, he had to complain in his heart.
Entering the private room, in addition to Wang Jinghua and the Wang brothers, there was also a middle-aged man in his forties in the room, with a mustache and gold-rimmed glasses, looking like a cultural person.
"Zhang Chu, come on, I'll introduce you."
Wang Jinghua said, giving Zhang Chu a look.
Give some face!
"This is He Yuan, He Dao."
Although Zhang Chu was unhappy, he would not lose Wang Jinghua's face in front of so many people.
"Director He, this is Zhang Chu."
"Director He."
Zhang Chu said hello.
He Yu nodded, his eyes fell on Zhang Chu's body and looked at him, looking at his reaction, he should be very satisfied.
The script in his hand, He Fang has been repeatedly polished for many years, and the reason why he has only come up with it until now is because the scene of this story is too grand, and the funds required are not affordable by any company before.
finally waited until someone was interested in this script, and couldn't wait at all, so I arrived in the capital in a hurry.
"You should know the general content of the story, right?"
When they were eating together at noon, although Wang Zhongjun didn't say it too carefully, Zhang Chu also roughly understood.
To be honest, he didn't understand what this story was trying to express.
The current Zhang Chu is not when he first entered the showbiz, he doesn't understand anything, he can only act according to the script.
He also learned to look beyond the surface of the story and appreciate the core hidden in it.
But what is this story about?
A wanted military lieutenant and a Tang envoy who was full of thoughts about returning to China, the two were hostile at first, and later joined forces to deal with horse thieves in order to protect the caravan.
And then ......
Nothing else.
By the way, there is also a general's daughter in this story.
"I got a rough idea."
He Yu nodded: "How is it?" Interested? I heard Mr. Wang say that you have to read the script to settle it, but the preparations on my side will start after the New Year. ”
What do you mean?
The heavy snow called him here just to force him to make a statement.
Zhang Chu didn't know Director He, and he didn't know why Wang Jinghua valued him so much.
Obviously, Wang Jinghua didn't want Zhang Chu to be so happy before, but now he suddenly changed his mind, only because of Director He.
At this time, Wang Zhonglei suddenly said: "Zhang Chu, what are you hesitating about?" Can't trust us, or can't you trust He Dao? ”
"Xiao Lei, what are you talking about!"
Wang Zhongjun seemed to be scolding his younger brother, but his eyes kept looking at Zhang Chu.
"Zhang Chu, Xiao Lei drank before he came, don't take it to heart, but this drama, the company really attaches great importance to it, with an estimated investment of 80 million, which can't be compared with Hollywood, but it is also a big production in China, Director He personally directed, you and Jiang Wen co-starred, and other actors are also ready to invite the first line in China, such a lineup is rare in China."
Wang Zhongjun is indeed right, with an investment of 80 million, such a big deal is really not much.
"Who is the heroine going to use?"
Since Wang Zhongjun said that all actors are ready to use the domestic first-line, the heroine's coffee position naturally can't be lower?
Wang Zhongjun and He Yu glanced at each other, and finally Wang Zhongjun spoke.
"It's not finalized yet, but a few actors are already talking, like Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, and Li Bingbing."
Zhang Chu now understood why Wang Jinghua was suddenly so active.
Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing are both the most valued actors under Wang Jinghua
As for Zhang Ziyi, it may just be an intention, and the final heroine candidate is very likely to be produced among Fan and Li.
No matter who you choose, Zhang Chu is the key to this play.
With an investment of 80 million, Huayi has never gone through such a big deal since its establishment.
The Wang brothers naturally want to ensure revenue efficiency as much as possible.
Nowadays, the most popular in China is Zhang Chu, as long as Zhang Chu can participate, the box office market at home and abroad will be all certain.
Especially in Europe and the United States, Wang Zhongjun's ambitions are not small.
"Mr. Wang, did you bring the script?"
When Wang Zhongjun heard this, his expression was slightly stunned, he thought that as long as the investment amount and the main creative lineup were put out, Zhang Chu would definitely have nothing to say, and he would be able to agree immediately, but he didn't expect to read the script.
"I brought one."
He Yu said, taking out a script from the bag hanging on the back of the chair.
Zhang Chu took it and only read the opening part.
is basically the same as what Wang Zhongjun said before, there are two protagonists in the story.
One of them is Captain Li, who did not give a specific name in the script.
This Lieutenant Li had made great achievements in war and was rewarded by the emperor, but because he was unwilling to slaughter unarmed old and young women and children, he clashed with his superiors, which led to a mutiny.
The former heroes of the frontier also became wanted criminals of the imperial court, and could only make a living as the escort of caravans.
There is also a Dongying sent Tang envoy to Qi, he was sent to Chang'an since he was a child, because of his outstanding skills, he was deeply loved by the emperor.
But he wanted to return to Dongying wholeheartedly, and asked the emperor for advice several times.
So the emperor asked him to arrest Captain Li, who had caused the mutiny, in exchange for letting him return to China.
"Director He, which of these two roles are you going to let me play?"
In comparison, the role of Laiqi is fuller, but he is not very willing to let Zhang Chu play a Dongying devil.
And Captain Li's words......
I feel that ginger lines are more suitable.
"The guards are here."
Really.
"Director He!"
Zhang Chu closed the script.
"When I finish reading the script, I will reply to you before the fifteenth day of the first month at the latest."
Speaking from the heart, Zhang Chu didn't really want to take this play, but it was not good to refuse in person, so he could only delay it first, and then find an opportunity to discuss it with Wang Jinghua.
Seeing Zhang Chu's resolute attitude, although Wang Zhongjun was a little dissatisfied, he was helpless.
"Okay, Zhang Chu, your side...... As soon as possible. ”
It was too late, Zhang Chu had just eaten dinner, sat for a while, and then got up to say goodbye.
Seeing this, Wang Jinghua also walked out.
"Zhang Chu, I think this play is good, it's a big production, and what is the big director in charge, as long as the cast is not bad, it will definitely be popular."
Zhang Chu waited for Wang Jinghua to finish speaking, and then he spoke: "Sister Hua, I know you want to praise Fan Bingbing or Li Bingbing, but this drama ...... Let's talk about it! Wait for me to call. ”
Originally, I wanted to discuss with Wang Jinghua, but Zhang Chu was not in the mood now.
Wang Jinghua also wanted to explain, but it could be seen that Zhang Chu had already gotten into the car, so he could only sigh helplessly.
She could feel that Zhang Chu's tone was obviously a little dissatisfied.
Forget it, you can't lose the big because of the small.
As soon as the car entered the gate of the community, Zhang Chu suddenly received a call from Zhang Jingchu.
"Hey, Zhang Chu, you...... Are you back? ”
Zhang Chu was about to speak, when he suddenly felt that Zhang Jingchu's tone didn't seem quite right.
"What's wrong? I just entered the community. ”
"Then you can ...... You can...... Can you buy me something? That's it...... That thing. ”
What?
"What's that?"
Zhang Jingchu's tone was a little anxious.
"That's the one, women use it every month."
Women use ...... every month
Suddenly, Zhang Chu felt like he had been poured a basin of cold water on his head.
It can't be such a coincidence, right?
Aunt Jingchu, you play with me!