Huayu is here for you

Chapter 154 says this

However, this investment share isn't free. Domestically, it can be auctioned off, and the highest bidder wins! As for Disney, Lin Yu will have to negotiate personally. How much of a premium he can get depends on his negotiation skills, although Lin Yu's negotiation skills are terrible! But he should be able to hold onto the bottom price.

Moreover, Disney had given him face some time ago, so Lin Yu would naturally reciprocate in kind, even if the reward was small, since Lin Yu also needs to make a living!

The day after Lin Yu made the call to Jackie Chan, he announced that casting for his new film would begin soon.

This time, Lin Yu didn't bother with any self-selection; he went straight to a public audition and even released several roles that had already been reserved.

Movie Title: Wanted. (This film will be released worldwide.)

Estimated investment: US$70 million! (Exaggerated)

Two male leads: Lin Yu and Cheng Long.

Female lead: Liu Yifei!

Second female lead: Liu Shishi!

Male lead organization members/important male supporting roles: four. (Ages around 30-40, those with action film experience preferred)

Male villain role: One, requirements: over 40 years old, those with experience playing villains will be given priority.

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On the day Lin Yu issued the announcement, the entertainment industry was like a bomb had been dropped into it, instantly creating a huge uproar!

The actors, those with connections, used them, and those without connections, were also trying their best to grit their teeth and try to break through this wall.

Especially in Hong Kong, the action actors all felt that their good fortune was about to arrive. They not only tried every means to contact Lam Yu and Starlight, but some even called Jackie Chan directly.

However, amidst the public's astonishment, the name Liu Shishi officially entered the public eye!

"Who is this Liu Shishi? How did she get cast as Lin Da's second female lead right off the bat? Is she another one of Da Tiantian?"

"I've never heard of her having any representative works. Is Director Lin preparing to promote another newcomer?"

"Nonsense! Don't you guys check people's resumes? This is someone from Sugar Man! Isn't this practically the same as being an artist under Starlight Entertainment?"

"Wow! Now that you mention it, it's so true! Director Lin still takes good care of his own people, just like always!"

"What you're saying is unnecessary. Which film and television company doesn't take care of its own artists?"

While the media and netizens were discussing it, the CEOs of various companies also began to have their own ideas.

Lin Yu has already disclosed the investment costs, is he thinking of taking a share of the pie? After all, Lin Yu has never released this kind of information when announcing the establishment of a new film project before!

So—those who had Lin Yu's contact information called Lin Yu without hesitation, and those who didn't have Lin Yu's contact information called Xing Guang directly!

For a time, Lin Yu's phone was ringing off the hook with calls to the company's customer service! The phone rang non-stop for an entire day.

Fortunately, Lin Yu had already reached an agreement with Disney overseas before releasing the news. The investment was 16 million yuan, accounting for 20% of the company. The publicity fee was waived, and the distribution fee would be calculated separately.

Otherwise, Lin Yu would really doubt whether he had had a chance to communicate with Disney in the past two days.

The following day, Lin Yu, along with Miss Liu and Cheng Long, who looked like he hadn't slept well, held a press conference.

In the lounge before the press conference, Lin Yu and Ms. Liu sat together, while Cheng Long sat opposite them.

"Brother, you don't seem to be in a good state! What's wrong?" Lin Yu asked with some concern, holding Liu's small hand. "And you're still talking? You turned off your phone, which makes things easy for you, but your company's customer service is clueless too. Now all those people are coming to me to contact me." Cheng Long looked at the couple who were still showing affection in front of him and said with a resentful expression, "Brother, why don't you just turn off your phone too?" Lin Yu was completely puzzled.

"Can I be the same as you? There are some calls I just can't ignore."

Linyu: ————

"Hey! Director Lin, I noticed you're listed as the male lead in the movie you posted?"

"Oh! The male lead in this movie is quite young, and your age is indeed a bit inappropriate, brother. Besides, haven't you already read the script?" Lin Yu smiled and said.

Cheng Long was immediately dumbfounded: "??? Director Lin, I suspect you're messing with me! And you didn't even tell me which role I was playing! I always thought I was playing Lin Yun! If you're playing Lin Yun, then—what am I playing?"

"You're playing the male lead's father! Lin Yun's biological father in the story."

"That enemy of the Assassin's Guild? But isn't he just a supporting character? At most, he's the second male lead! Director Lin, you're going too far! No matter what I say—"

"Alright, brother, you can complain to me after you've read the new script," Lin Yu interrupted directly.

He then waved behind him.

Xiao Min, who was temporarily acting as Lin Yu's assistant, quickly stepped forward after seeing Lin Yu's gesture and placed the script that Lin Yu had given her in advance in front of Cheng Long.

Cheng Long looked at Lin Yu with some suspicion before frowning and opening the new script in front of him.

However, as the papers were turned over, Cheng Long's slightly furrowed brows gradually disappeared.

In this new script, Lin Yu has significantly increased the screen time of the male lead's father. Although he still doesn't have as much screen time as the male lead Lin Yun, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is on par with Lin Yun as the male lead. Moreover, he has unexpectedly come to like this character a little.

"Sigh—! Director Lin! I can only say, you truly are something else!" Jackie Chan said with a hint of helplessness after finishing the script.

It must be admitted that he is perfectly suited for this role; it's almost as if the role was tailor-made for him. Therefore—

"I did the acting! Director Lin, but—you can't do this again! I'm not young anymore, I can't take this kind of treatment!"

Lin Yu and Miss Liu couldn't help but smile at Cheng Long's smug expression, which seemed to suggest he had gotten a good deal. They really hadn't expected Cheng Long to have this side to him.

"Uncle Long, I've read the new script too. I feel your character should be quite popular. He sacrifices everything for his son, but it ends in tragedy. It's sure to resonate with many viewers." Miss Liu suddenly spoke up. "Hehe—you two are in cahoots, so of course you're on Lin Yu's side. You promised to make a movie for me, but look what happened! I'm practically playing a supporting role to you two, right? So you'd better make Lin Yu compensate me, or this won't end here." Cheng Long looked like a shrewd businessman.

Miss Liu: "??? Well! In the short time I was saying one sentence, my senior brother has already been dragged into another movie?"