Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 210 Cast, Crew, and Summer Vacation

After several rounds of discussions, Jing Tian still insisted on joining the cast of "Diamond Lover".

Play the heroine Mi Duo.

That is the silly and sweet role played by Tang Yan before.

So the new drama project was officially launched.

Zuibai Entertainment invested 2000 million yuan in cash, 1500 million yuan in director fees, and 1500 million yuan in screenwriter fees.

The total investment is 5000 million, accounting for 71.4% of the share.

Jing Tian's company, Xingguang Art Color, invested 1000 million in cash, accounting for 14.3% of the share.

Youku and Sohu each invested 500 million in cash, accounting for 7.15% respectively.

The total investment was announced to be 7000 million yuan, but the actual investment was 4000 million yuan.

The original work had a total investment cost of 1.5E, but the bulk of the money was taken by Korean actor Rain, who received a salary of 3600 million.

No wonder the Koreans’ impression of China at that time was that people there were stupid and had a lot of money.

You should know that the treatment of celebrities in South Korea and Japan is notoriously low.

Seeing that China is so generous, how could I not come here to make a fortune?

The original script had 68 episodes, but Cheng Xi compressed it to 50 episodes, which translates to a production cost of approximately 80 yuan per episode.

For a modern drama, it’s not low.

Cheng Xi cut out some of the plot where the two sons of the jewelry company were fighting with each other.

The focus is on adding roles and subplots to the two female protagonists, Reba and Jing Tian.

This changes the drama from being a drama starring Rain and Tang Yan to a drama focusing on two female protagonists.

After all, we are promoting Reba, and Jing Tian as well.

Especially for the role of Reba who plays the female star Gao Wen, Cheng Xi did more filling in.

This makes the character more three-dimensional and full, and his personality is more likable.

I believe that after the show is broadcast, Reba’s popularity will reach a new level.

After the funding was finalized, Cheng Xi held a small press conference, just like when he was preparing for "The Empress of China".

Everyone was very excited to see that Teacher Zuibai was going to start a new drama.

After the press conference, Cheng Xi promoted it on Weibo as usual.

Everyone left messages again.

[Hahahaha, is Mr. Zuibai finally going to support Da Tiantian? ]

Let's make a bet, who's tougher in "Drunk White Fire" or Jing Tian's "Fight"?

Jing Tian has always worked with big names in movies, but I didn't expect she'd actually be willing to act in a TV series.

[It's obvious. They're going to ask Teacher Zuibai to help them overcome their difficulties, so that everyone won't blame Da Tiantian if every movie fails.]

[The above post is making me laugh to death! If this movie fails again, I think Da Tiantian’s heart will be broken! ]

Jing Tian had been following Cheng Xi's announcement on Weibo.

Prepare to forward it as soon as possible.

I didn't expect to see everyone's comments.

I felt sad again for a while.

So I sent screenshots of these comments to Cheng Xi.

[You have to film me well this time. I don’t believe that my TV series will fail.]

"It's okay. Think about it the other way around. Your unstoppable nature is what makes you memorable to the audience, and what makes you recognizable."

【.】

[It's true. You're currently gaining popularity. Didn't you see that netizens are calling you "Da Tiantian"? That proves they have a good impression of you.]

[When a drama really becomes a hit, all of these people will become fans, understand?]

【Really? 】

After seeing Jing Tian sent this message, Cheng Xi did not reply.

After being comforted by Cheng Xi, Jing Tian felt that what he said made some sense.

I felt much more comfortable and thought:

You, my rogue junior brother, are not only a rogue, but also good at comforting people.

In fact, Jing Tian didn’t know that Cheng Xi’s specialty in comforting people was not this.

If she had tried it, she would know what true demon-slaying and defense was.

When the news that Zuibai was going to start a new drama spread, major entertainment companies contacted Zuibai Entertainment.

Now, every drama starring Zuibai is a hit.

The role basically requires a test to grab.

Moreover, people in the industry have heard that Zuibai Entertainment recently acquired a novel website, spending more than 400 million yuan.

I'm quite short of money.

So many people joined the group with money, hoping to impress Teacher Zuibai.

The companies that came to request roles also knew that the female lead had basically been confirmed.

The target is to compete for the male lead and the male supporting role.

Within a few days, Li Wentao delivered a flood of resumes to Cheng Xi's desk.

This was the rough selection he had made for himself.

When Cheng Xi saw a few old friends, especially when he saw Li Chen, the big wronged guy, in the resume handed over.

I thought to myself: Brother, you really like my play.

Come here every time.

Moreover, he brought in capital, which shows that his company is really giving him great support.

So Cheng Xi simply came for an audition this time and brought money.

Unless there are too many options, the final choice will depend on the actor's acting skills and suitability for the role.

After several days of auditions, the cast was finalized:
Among the two female protagonists, Reba plays Gao Wen and Jing Tian plays Mi Duo.

Zhu Yilong plays the doctor Lei Yiming.

Xiao Liang, the young president of the jewelry company, is played by Peng Guanying.

As for Li Chen, I'm really sorry for this modern drama.

Especially many topics about jewelry fashion, which really don't match Li Chen's rustic style.

Next time, my nephew.

Due to the change in the role, Xiao Liang, originally played by Rain, became the main male supporting role.

Jin Chen plays Liu Siyuan, who works against Mi Duo in the jewelry company.

For this purpose, Cheng Xi specially asked Jin Chen to cut his hair short to fit the role.

Li Yitong plays Xiao Liang’s ex-girlfriend Ye Qi.

To be honest, Cheng Xi felt that Li Yitong's image was a bit similar to the actor in the original work.

She even looks a bit like Li Qin.

They are both sweet but capable. This role is well played and has some highlights.

Of course, she was too brainless and impulsive in the original work, which was illogical.

Cheng Xi and the company's screenwriters also took great pains to arrange a reasonable plot for her.

After the main actors were in place, Li Wentao began to contact various investors to provide Cheng Xi with a crew.

In addition, makeup, props, costumes and shooting locations are confirmed.

"Diamond Lover" is scheduled to start filming in a week at the Yanjing 798 Art District.

Because Cheng Xi and Reba still have to prepare for exams this week and there is no summer vacation.

It would be troublesome to run around then, so it would be better to wait until the summer vacation officially starts on July 7st and then go to the crew to concentrate on filming.

Yenching Film Academy.

"Brother, how did you do on the test today?"

"Is there even a need to ask? If a director who earns 6 million RMB can take these basic knowledge tests, then it's a piece of cake."

Hearing her brother's arrogant answer, Reba smiled gently.

Asked about Nazha again.

"Naza, what about you?"

"I think I should be able to pass."

Zhan Wuzha still maintains her fine traditions.

At this time, Cheng Xi and Ermei were walking in the college.

The two beauties were dressed very coolly and didn't need to wear hats, glasses, or masks to cover their faces at school.

The youthful atmosphere that came to his face really made Cheng Xi enjoy it very much.

Especially since the two sides had different perfume scents, he could tell who they were even with his eyes closed.

After finishing her exams, Nazha immediately went to the studio and brought Cookie out for a stroll.

I saw Cookie being led by a leash, walking around with Nazha.

When I see a tree, I want to pee on it.

Male Teddy is just trouble.

And it's almost July now, and it's really hot in Yanjing.

Cookie stuck out its tongue and laughed while drinking the ice water that Nazha fed it.

"Naza, how about I castrate Cookie? He's too naughty."

Unexpectedly, when this was said, Reba disagreed at first.

"Brother, don't be so cruel. Cookie is only one year old, and you want to castrate her."

"You're right, little cutie. At least let it have a taste of being a man for once before castrating it."

"Eh~~~"

At this time, Cookie seemed to realize that Cheng Xi was not a good person.

He barked at him.

Naza laughed when she saw this.

But he immediately squatted down and touched Cookie's head, still muttering to himself:
"Be a polite little puppy, this is school, don't yell."

"Your father was just joking with you. He won't really castrate you."

Seeing how Nazha patiently treated the cookie, Cheng Xi couldn't help but feel that this was the right gift.

But now you are taking advantage of the fact that you have two mothers and don't take your father seriously. This is very unethical.

Just wait and see how I teach your mother a lesson when I get back.

I'll let you come and witness it with your own eyes.

This morning Cheng Xi finally finished his last exam.

There are the most general education courses in the first and second years, and in the third year, most of the courses are professional courses.

So he is in a better mood now.

Finally, I don’t have to look at the key points marked by the teachers.

So boring.

I thought that in a few days I would have to join the crew and work for another month.

Cheng Xi felt a pain in his balls.

It looks like I need to find Jin Xiaoluo to go to the gym and do more squats soon.

Improve your physical fitness in advance.

At this time, Cheng Xi's cell phone rang. Cheng Xi looked and saw that it was Jin Chen calling.

"Cheng Xi, remember to come over this afternoon. I'm taking graduation photos, and you can give me flowers."

As soon as Cheng Xi pressed the answer button, he heard Jin Chen's artillery-like voice.

"You guys at Beijing Dance Academy really don't know how to choose the right time to take graduation photos in the afternoon on such a hot day."

"Every class in the school is arranged in chronological order. Don't be so long-winded. Just come."

"Okay, okay, you tell me the position and practice, and I promise to do it."

I must go to Jin Chen's graduation ceremony.

To put it bluntly, she is the first woman Cheng Xi has met since his rebirth.

I thought of the first time I met Jin Chen at Sohu.

Jin Chen is still a junior, and I am a freshman.

In the blink of an eye, she graduated and I was about to become a junior.

Time flies really fast.

When I was a freshman in college, I always hoped that college life would end quickly so that I could go out into the society and make money.

It was not until graduation season in my junior and senior years that I realized how reluctant I was to leave school.

After entering society, I miss the leisurely and carefree youth in college all the time.

"Jinchen will have his graduation ceremony this afternoon. Who of you will go and play with him?"

Cheng Xi said to Ermei.

Nazha: "Brother, I have an exam this afternoon, so I probably won't be able to go."

Reba: "Brother, I also have an exam, but Sister Jinchen has already graduated. Isn't that too fast?"

Cheng Xi: "Yeah, we are all juniors, right? Xiao Nazha will be a sophomore too. I still remember the fun of welcoming her last year."

Nazha: "Hehe, at that time, Senior Brother was as black as charcoal."

Reba: "Brother, please bring me a gift this afternoon. Wish Sister Jinchen a happy graduation!"

Cheng Xi thought:

It looks like I have to go to the meeting alone this afternoon. I hope Jin Daxi doesn't do anything weird.

Reba: "Brother, Nazha, let's go and pick out gifts."

So the three of them and the dog went outside the school again to pick out Jin Chen's graduation gift.

(End of this chapter)