Didn't you say that we would lose money after filming?

That’s right, what Xia Yuan was going to give to Chu Zhongtian was the protagonist of this movie, that is, the role of John.

If this move is shown to uninformed people, they might wonder, isn't this a movie with strong American symbols and cultural elements? Is it really okay to let an Asian person play the leading role?
But in fact, America is still a country of immigrants. There are people of all races in this country. Therefore, with the intersection of multiple nationalities and races, everyone lives on the same land. Over time, many conflicts have erupted, and then today's very magical situation has been created.

There is no other country on this planet as abstract as America.

In this country, there are naturally quite a few Asians, and the largest number among them is the Chinese.

This is due to the legacy of early Chinese laborers, their descendants, and the Hanxia people who came over during the gold rush.

There are even so many Chinese people that it is outrageous. In addition, the character of John, although played by a white person in the original film, also has a white background.

But the reality is, even if the race of this character is slightly changed, it won't be a big deal and will not have any impact. The only characters whose race cannot be changed are the second male lead, the elite white Biederman III, and some black characters, which cannot be changed.

Even changing the character of John to an Asian would be a better choice to fit the story background.

Because in "Cellmates", John is a bad guy who is born bad from childhood to adulthood. The judge ruined him partly because of that, but a bigger part of the reason was because of his family environment and discipline.

It is really far-fetched to apply his family environment to white people in America today, because white people can get much more social welfare than other races, so most of them will not be as miserable as John, who has no father or mother to love him since childhood, except for a few people.

Then when he was a teenager, he started to gang up on people with guns and steal checks. He then played the role of a master of human body outlining, emptied the magazine and missed a shot, and was thrown into jail.

He even became a big boss in the prison.

Such a background story would be reasonable even if it happened to black people, but it would not be so reasonable if it happened to white people.

But it is not only reasonable to prevent black people from being burglars, but also to Asians who have little access to social resources and have little say in the upper class. This is especially true for Asians in America. In an environment where gangs are prevalent, many lower-class Asians do not have an easy life, and many families rely on subsidies and relief to survive.

So there is no problem at all in changing this character to an Asian.

Chu Zhongtian also opened the script and looked at this character.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t look at it, but once you do, your pupils will basically tremble.

As expected! As expected! If you believe Xia Yuan’s lies, even your good leg will be broken!

Good role?
He didn’t find anything good about it. Throughout the whole article, Chu Zhongtian only saw two words: abstract.

Nothing but abstraction.

Chu Zhongtian raised his head and looked at Xia Yuan in shock.

It was indeed Xia Yuan! The films he produced never disappointed anyone.

Xia Yuan also said calmly at this time: "You don't have to look at me like that. John is already the most normal one among all the characters."

He was not lying about this. John is indeed the most normal among all the actors.

What else can Chu Zhongtian say?

Refusal is impossible.

He could only nod and accept such a strange and abstract role.

Then, the protagonist’s business is done.

But is it easy to find other actors?
Since this work is also a test for them and it is not a big production, they only plan to invest 4000 million US dollars.

4000 million may not seem like a lot.

But you have to know that this number is no small amount, because they are new here and they have to add the exchange rate to look at the cost. They can't do the same as the Americans, which is just an ordinary 4000 million.

Their 4000 million should be treated as 2 million RMB!

This is the advantage of making movies in Hollywood. Due to the exchange rate, you spend the most money but end up losing the most.

Now the senior sister's system has been upgraded, and the rebate multiplier is 6 times. As long as it is operated properly and the anger of those minority groups is successfully aroused and they fight back, a rebate of million US dollars can be obtained.

Converted into RMB, that’s 17 billion!

This number is already incredible. Xia Yuan has been making films for five years now and receives dividends and remuneration every year. His total net worth is only about 20 billion!
If this movie succeeds, it will double his wealth in one go! One movie will equal five years of hard work!

How can this not be exciting?
But no matter what, the exchange rate exists, and 4000 million can only be regarded as a small production in America where capital is prevalent, and their funds cannot be used indiscriminately.

This time, Xia Yuan was not going to use any big names. The reason was very simple, mainly for two reasons.

The first reason is that big names are well-known and have strong box office appeal.

There is no comparison between the big names in Hollywood and the big names in the Hanxia film industry. No matter how big the big names in the Hanxia film industry are, they are only big in Hanxia. If they cross the border, they are almost the same as other third-rate actors, and no one pays attention to them.

But those big names in Hollywood, even if you put them in any corner of the world, they are still big names, true international superstars.

If this were used, it would be truly incredible.

Another point is that big names are expensive!
It's outrageously expensive. Compared with other high-paid stars, Han Xia's is nothing.

The salary of the protagonist in a superhero movie ranges from 8000 million to million US dollars.

Film queen Sonia received a salary of 130 million US dollars.

Various international superstars and household names all received a salary of no less than 50 million US dollars.

Even the most outrageous one can reach 300 million US dollars.

What is this concept? It is said that the actors in Hanxia Film Industry are paid too much, but compared with others, there is really no comparison.

But their price-performance ratio is there, and there is a reason why they are so high.

But for Xia Yuan, it was not necessary at all.

First of all, it is a small production with a cost of only 4000 million. If they really invite big names, the funds may be exhausted.

Secondly, Hollywood is really big, and it doesn’t mean that other actors are no good except for these big names.

Many unknown actors actually have good acting skills, but they have always lacked an opportunity.

This place is known as a dream-making place. It was unknown a moment ago, but there are many examples of a work becoming a hit. The degree of involution here is far beyond what Hanxia can compare to. The environment here is hundreds or thousands of times worse than that of the Hanxia film industry.

But at the same time, in Hollywood, as a low-level actor, you have no way to get ahead, but in Hollywood, there is still a glimmer of hope. That's the difference.

So Xia Yuan’s idea was to choose from those unknown and cheap actors.

Actors' pay in Hollywood is like a diode. Some are very expensive, which is prohibitive; some are cheap, or even free. As long as you give them a chance, they will act for free.

During the following period of time, Xia Yuan started to make arrangements and entered the actor selection stage.

After he announced the casting call through an agency, he began to prepare.

The next role to choose is also very simple.

It can be said that from the outside, it is no different from other Hollywood movies.

Black people must have it, and white people must have it too.

L/_GBTQ, also required.

In Xia Yuan's words, he is also a human rights activist and he also wants to be correct.

He is very concerned about the interests of minority groups.

What? You're not L/_GBTQ?

That's right, that's even better.

Because you are playing L/_GBTQ!
An audition is currently taking place in a studio in the Hollywood Hills.

Xia Yuan was standing on a box, with a cigarette in his mouth, wearing sunglasses, and holding a loud speaker in his hand, shouting in English.

"Don't miss it if you pass by! Movie auditions! Auditions are open! First come, first served! First come, first served! Opportunities are fleeting!"

"Do you want to be famous? Do you want to soar to the sky? Do you want to be on the big screen? Do you want to be the boss of Su Po? Then what are you still hesitating about!? Why don't you sign up quickly!? Don't doubt it! The person standing in front of you now is the most famous master director in Hanxia, ​​the director of the 2032 Olympic Games! The creator of the ninth miracle, Director Xia Yuan! Come and you will be able to play a handsome role immediately, making your bitch worship you, your parents love you to death, and your classmates and friends envy and hate you to death, mother f*cker! Liquid!"

(There are still three chapters to go, which will take until after 12 o'clock, but as usual, it will be counted as today's update and will not take up tomorrow's.) (End of this chapter)