I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 469 Agree and Investment (34)

How to come together?
Convince you to star in "Changjin Lake"!

Director Huang Jianxin also came...

Shen Liang knew that there was no way to refuse - Huang Jianxin was also one of Shen's mother's old leaders...

He is also from Mr. Han’s department.

Huang Jianxin was originally affiliated with Xi'an Film Studio...

The difference is that he joined Xi'an Film Studio directly after graduating from Xi'an University.

Then in 83, he entered the directing department of Beijing Film Academy for further studies.

Well, like Han Shanping and Mi Jiashan, we are classmates!
In fact, Huang Jianxin was very good at directing in the early days. "Stand Up, Don't Lie Down", "Back to Back, Face to Face", and "Black Cannon Incident" are all very bold themes...

And the reputation is also very good.

Then why doesn't he have a big reputation among directors?
Maybe it’s because I haven’t experienced the rigorous selection process at a European film festival!

In 02, he was transferred from Xi'an Film Studio to China Film Co-production Company by his old classmate Han Shanping, and was invited to serve as the Chinese producer of "Kill Bill", a new film directed by the famous Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino.

Then, he began to adjust his identity, transitioning from director to producer.

Later, Chen Kexin went north and invited Huang Jianxin to join him. Huang Jianxin became the producer of commercial blockbusters such as "The Warlords" and "The Siege of the City", which were both box office successes and well-received. He also became the industry-recognized No. 1 producer of Chinese films.

In 09, at the invitation of Han Shanping, the two jointly created the two-part series "The Founding of a Republic" and "The Founding of a Party"...

Later, Han Shanping retired and began to cooperate with Bona. He was also the producer of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" and "Operation Mekong"!

He was also the executive producer of last year's "My Country, My Parents".

"Changjin Lake", produced by the State Film Administration, is a tribute film, also known as a mission film.

Found him directly.

Originally, this film was scheduled to be released this year, and the project was launched on October 10 last year.

We didn't plan to make a blockbuster at that time, so we didn't invite Wu Jing in the beginning. The epidemic disrupted the plan - thousands of people were trapped in Dandong, and the food and equipment rental were all charged.

As long as you join the film and television industry, you have to get paid. Even if you do nothing, you still have to pay the staff and pay rental fees for equipment!

Yu Dong…after doing the math, he realized that this wouldn’t work, he had to make it into a super-large production, only in this way could he guarantee a return on investment.

A super production must invite heavyweight actors to participate.

Please invite Wu Jing for the third time!

Wu Jing agreed to act, and then it was Shen Liang's turn.

Shen Liang refused the first time and told him openly, "I'm preparing a film about the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea... I don't have time!"

Yu Dong sent the script over...

Winter and the Lion Script...

Basically, the 7th Company and other volunteer soldiers were completely suppressed by the US artillery fire, and as many people as they went up died...

Very tragic!
In addition, "Winter and the Lion" describes that Americans did not take off their hats to salute the ice sculpture martyrs, but used flamethrowers!
But the movie lacks a hat tip...

Therefore, Shen Liang sincerely feels that the temperament of the movie "Changjin Lake" is quite wonderful, a bit like a mixture of "Li Yannian" and "King Kong River"...

Still declined, saying "I can't make it in time!"

This was also the third invitation, and Huang Jianxin and Wu Jing were brought along.

Yu Dong opened his mouth and said: "We can wait until the end of the year to start filming..."

"Will it be in time?"

“It’s not a big problem if the three directors shoot separately!”

Shen Liang said directly: "Okay, I agree to act in it!"

"We have invited Chen Kaige, Dante Lam, and Xu Ke... Do you agree?"

"You've come here three times, and this time you brought Director Huang and Brother Jing with you. If I don't show tact, I'd be ignorant!"

……

Artists really have no choice in many cases!
"Changjin Lake" is a tribute film. It is understandable that Shen Liang rejected Yu Dong twice, after all, the schedule is indeed not suitable. But if he refuses again, Yu Dong will directly ask the people above to speak...

It's not impossible...

"Changjin Lake"!

It's a tribute film, and the director personally appointed him. How can you refuse? Shen Liang was a little worried about this;

In addition... the project of "Changjin Lake" is not excellent, but at least it is passable...

It’s a mission film anyway, so just act it!
After the deal is done, we naturally have to have dinner together...

Yu Dong was very happy and raised his glass: "With you two as ballast, I feel much more confident about "Changjin Lake"!"

“…I still have to thank Mr. Yu for his persistence!”

Yu Dong waved his hand: "Rumor has it that Wu Jing and Shen Liang are the ballast stones of the box office. I feel much more at ease if you two come over!"

Shen Liang smiled and said, "I think for a big production like "Changjin Lake", any actor can be used, but President Yu is the only one who cannot be missing!"

"How to say?"

"Most people wouldn't dare to invest in such a large amount of money!"

Indeed, as the chief producer of "Changjin Lake", Yu Dong took the highest risk of the film. He made a lot of money and lost a lot of money...

In a sense, he was also taking a gamble.

It’s really a gamble!
In the original time and space, when "Changjin Lake" was officially launched, Yu Dong's huge investment in "Emergency Rescue" failed miserably...

Yu Dong shook his head: "It's just a pretense..."

Huang Jianxin interjected: "The risk is still very high..."

Shen Liang nodded: "I think so too, many people say that patriotic business is very profitable!

Actually, it’s not true. Patriotic business, especially mainstream movies, is hard to make money because it is scrutinized by too many people and every detail is discussed. Few people can make it! "

Yu Dong said: "So, it would be better if the pay could be cheaper..."

Shen Liang asked in confusion: "Mr. Yu, don't you know? Generally, when people come to me for a movie, I don't charge for it... I participate in the investment..."

"Then you are the same as Wu Jing!"

"How much did Brother Jing invest this time?"

Wu Jing smiled: "18%..."

Shen Liang nodded and said casually: "Then I'll take 18% too!"

"I calculated 18%, mainly because I could only afford 12 million... They calculated that the cost of this play must be more than 18 billion... I invested million, and they calculated %..."

Hearing this, Shen Liang looked at Yu Dong and said, "Boss Yu, if I invest 200 million, how much investment share will it be?"

“…You want to invest 200 million?”

"I'll help you share some of the burden..." Shen Liang nodded: "Besides, I'm working with Brother Jing, so the probability of losing money is not high..."

Yu Dong immediately said, "Thank you so much, Shen Liang. You helped me out of my urgent need. No wonder everyone calls you Brother Liang!"

“…Then how much is my share?”

"You should also invest 18 million... I'll give you %!"

"17, 1% less than Brother Jing... After all, he is the male lead!"

"Two male protagonists..."

"Two male protagonists?"

Shen Liang looked at Wu Jing, who nodded: "Two male protagonists!"

“Then I’ll also get 18%…”

"No problem," Yu Dong asked again, "What do you think about the actors?"

Wu Jing said: "I have no opinion, just try to use something more manly..."

"Of course... Soldiers must act like soldiers!"

Yu Dong then asked Shen Liang: "Where is Brother Liang?"

"I have an idea," Shen Liang said, "Since this is the prequel to the Seventh Steel Company, let's bring in all the people from Soldier Assault... Xing Jiadong, Duan Yihong, Zhang Guoqiang, and the like..."

“…Wang Baoqiang?”

"Forget about it, Brother Baoqiang..."

(End of this chapter)