Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 77 Friendship is friendship, interests are interests

"You think too highly of me, Mr. Huang. I'm even here to act as an extra."

"Haha, let's talk business now."

Huang Lei smiled, keeping a gentle and harmless smile on his face:
"I have a drama in the works. The project has been approved, the script is finalized, and it's been filed with the radio and television authorities. The subject matter is what the market needs, the lead actors are almost confirmed, and there are still a few roles to be filled. One of them is very suitable for you. Are you interested in taking a look at the script?"

"My pleasure, Mr. Huang."

Jiang Yang sat upright, leaning forward slightly, mobilizing his acting skills, and deliberately revealing yearning in his eyes.

It was exactly what I thought.

If Huang Lei just wanted to recommend him to other film and television companies for signing, there would be no need to specially call him to a private space like an RV to talk.

Something that can be made clear with just a phone call or a message.

He was called over specifically to find actors for his play.

Jiang Yang knew very well that Huang Lei was an old fox in the circle.

He has a good grasp of the ways of the world and speaks nice words, but he is actually very shrewd and will not give up opportunities for himself for no reason.

The reason why he took a liking to me was not only because of my acting skills, which Huang Lei appreciated.

Another reason is that I am a newcomer now, the price is cheap and the cost performance is high.

"Xiao Jiang, have you ever acted in a movie before?" Huang Lei stood up and went to the locker to get the script, and changed the way he addressed Jiang Yang.

“No.”

"Then I am your mentor."

Jiang Yang smiled and nodded, his hands naturally folded on his legs.

If Yang Chaoyue were here, he would definitely say, "Yes, yes."

At this time, Yang Chaoyue should be waiting for me in the square for dinner, right?

Huang Lei placed the script on the table: "Read the script here. I won't disturb you. Forget the content once it's out. Don't leak it."

The script material is very simple, printed and bound on A4 paper, and the font is Songti.

Layout by scene, character, and lines
The name of the play is "A Little Farewell".

Jiang Yang has an impression of this drama.

It is a popular satellite TV series that tells the stories of three families about children's education, parent-child relationships, and other topics.

The content is very close to real life.

It resonated strongly with the audience.

On Beijing Satellite TV, Zejiang Guards was broadcast on two channels simultaneously and was a popular TV series that year.

During the broadcast period, netizens discussed it a lot.

In 20 minutes, Jiang Yang finished reading the contents of the script.

After getting a general understanding, I checked the information about the behind-the-scenes staff of the show and the actors who have been selected so far.

There are two famous leading actors, Huang Lei and Hai Qing.

Other confirmed characters include Zhang Zifeng, Chen Xiaoyun, and Zhao Jinmai.

The water in the kettle was bubbling.

Huang Lei took out the tea set, used the purple clay teapot as the main brewing vessel, and the glass cup as the fairness cup to divide the soup and tea.

After brewing a cup, he pointed the cup holder towards Jiang Yang: "Xiao Jiang, don't just focus on reading the script. Have a sip of tea and moisten your throat."

The people behind the scenes hadn't finished reading the script, and that was what Jiang Yang was most concerned about.

I can't take care of these things right now. Huang Lei has already brewed tea for me to give me face.

Jiang Yang took the covered bowl of tea and sniffed it. The tea soup was misting and steaming, and it was obvious that it was a good tea.

He sipped his breath, making a rustling sound. "Pu'er? It tastes smooth, not astringent. Is it ripe Pu'er?"

"You know about tea, Xiao Jiang." Huang Lei was a little surprised.

Although he is young, he knows how to appreciate tea.

With just one bite, you can tell the difference between raw and cooked Pu'er tea.

"I learned this from my dad. He drinks tea all the time. He says that if he pours water a second slower, the flavor will be thicker."

“What kind of tea can you drink?”

"Longjing tea has a strong flavor, white tea has a grassy aroma, and my favorite is black tea." Jiang Yang took another sip, his eyes focused on the tea.

“Why black tea?”

"Black tea is cheap, 3 yuan a bottle, I only drink Master Kong's."

"You kid..."

Huang Lei knew that Jiang Yang was not in the mood to discuss tea ceremony with him at the moment: "Read your script!"

Jiang Yang turned the script to the page about the behind-the-scenes personnel.

Mainly look at three positions.

Director, screenwriter, producer, and executive producer.

These four positions usually have a lot of say in film and television dramas.

They are also people who are very worth making friends with.

The director of "A Little Farewell" is Wang Jun, the chief producer is Xu Xiaoou, and Huang Lei serves as the artistic director. All three have the right to choose the actors.

There is no need to say much about Huang Lei.

The names of the other two people seem unfamiliar. You don’t need to pay attention to the TV series and movies they have participated in producing before, after all, they have nothing to do with you.

Jiang Yang cares about the social impact of the dramas he will be involved in producing in the future, whether they can attract national attention, what the ratings are, and whether they will be blockbusters or popular.

Mobilize the attributes you have acquired.

Searching through my memory to find some key information.

Wang Jun will direct several hit TV series in the future, including "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" and "A Little Joy".

In the future, Xu Xiaoou will participate in the production of "Fighter of the Destiny", "Legend of Fuyao", "There Are Trees in the South", "The Legend of Nobuyuki", "Nothing But Thirty", "Twenty Not Confused", "A Little Willingness", and "A Thought Across the Mountain".

"Which role do you want me to play?" Jiang Yang closed the script and talked about business in a respectful tone. Huang Lei smiled and said, "Can you play the role of Zhang Xiaoyu?"

"Zhang Xiaoyu is a mischievous but kind-hearted boy in the play."

Jiang Yang talked about the problem of his compatibility with the role he played:

"Emotional expression can be acted out, body posture can be corrected and modified, but the deviation in age compatibility cannot be changed. Zhang Xiaoyu is only 15, and I am already 18."

"Age doesn't matter. You have a smooth face and a strong sense of character development, which can be enhanced with makeup. If you have any ideas, let's discuss your salary requirements."

"Is the pay determined by the number of episodes, or by the proportion of roles, or is it a package of the entire project?" Jiang Yang said in a humble and gentle tone.

When talking about the film remuneration, Huang Lei's expression became much more serious.

Jiang Yang obviously had an idea of how to calculate the pay for TV dramas.

Although he is young but very experienced, he can explain three methods of calculating TV drama pay.

In fact, there is a fourth method, which is calculation by division.

Actors reduce their initial fixed pay in exchange for a certain percentage of the ratings, online playback volume, advertising revenue and other indicators after the TV series is broadcast to calculate the share.

Jiang Yang probably knew about this profit-sharing method, but he knew it was not enough, so he didn't say it out.

The other two leading actors in this drama are both child stars.

Zhang Zifeng has starred in the modern medical drama "Mind Game" and the urban emotional drama "Brilliant Life".

Last year, a movie that combines comedy and suspense elements, "Detective Chinatown" directed by Chen Sicheng, was shot and released in theaters a week later.

He is currently starring in the drama "Little Farewell" and is paid based on the number of episodes, with a total salary of 150 million.

Zhao Jinmai played Xiao San Ya in "When Human Heart Meets Kind Heart" two years ago, and played Ling Meiqi in the children's fantasy comedy "Balala the Fairies" last year.

Now he is also paid according to the number of episodes for starring in this drama, which is 110 million.

According to the producer, the third lead role will also be played by a child actor of similar price.

Because child stars’ acting skills are guaranteed.

The remuneration is controlled in the range of 150 million to 100 million.

Huang Lei certainly wouldn't tell Jiang Yang about this. He leaned forward slightly and said, "The package price for the entire collection is 10."

"10?" Jiang Yang pondered for a moment.

"Xiao Jiang, I know this price isn't high for a TV drama lead. You're a newcomer, and as a teacher at the Beijing Film Academy, I can tell you responsibly that what newcomers value most is long-term planning."

Seeing Jiang Yang pondering, Huang Lei continued with a serious tone:

"You don't have a historical viewership record, and you don't have data to support it. To be able to get this price is actually very good."

He patiently asked, "Do you know what you need most right now?"

Huang Lei patted Jiang Yang's shoulders again and again, gradually increasing the force: "It's an opportunity for exposure, it's endorsement of your work, it's the accumulation of connections."

Jiang Yang was tired of hearing this kind of PUA in his previous life.

There are professors in school who always say they are doing this for your own good, but they keep the research results for themselves.

When I first entered the workplace, I was the department leader who described overtime as an opportunity for rapid growth.

At work, a senior who claims to introduce you to a big shot, but actually makes money from the agency fee.

Exploitation is packaged as a gift to conceal its business nature.

Friendship is friendship, and interests are interests.

Even though I know it’s a loss, I have to accept it for the sake of opportunity.

"I don't think this price is acceptable." Jiang Yang shook his head and refused.

Huang Lei narrowed his eyes slightly, picked up the pen on the table, and unconsciously turned it around: "Is it the calculation method of the salary, or is it the price that makes you dissatisfied? Tell me, I can help you negotiate with Director Wang."

10 yuan is just the starting price.

Normally, a new actor's pay per episode is between 3000 and 1.5 yuan.

The normal price for a newcomer to play this role is around 20.

The actor who played this role in the original drama was Hu Xianxu, who had previously starred in "Armor Hero: Xingtian".

The pay for starring in this drama is 140 million.

Huang Lei, the old fox, quoted himself 10 yuan to leave himself room for bargaining.

"I think what you said, Mr. Huang, makes a lot of sense. At this stage, I shouldn't be concerned about the salary. I should make long-term plans. So I don't need the salary, just the food."

Huang Lei was stunned, and the pen in his hand stopped spinning: "Zero pay?"

Jiang Yang laughed and said, "Young people, why talk about money? Didn't Zhang Yimou get through it all the same way back then? Accumulating experience is the most important thing."

Huang Lei's slightly raised shoulders relaxed: "Ah, right, right."

He had just started to paint a picture, but the other party swallowed it without even chewing it.

The bargaining was so good that I was speechless.

wrong.

Something is not right.

Jiang Yang doesn't seem like the kind of kid who can be easily fooled.

"Is there still a vacant actress for the female role of Rose in the script?" Jiang Yang suddenly asked.

really.

There are requirements for zero pay.

This kid is testing his bottom line.

I want to exchange resources with him by reducing his pay.

"Let Yang Chaoyue play the role of Rose?" Huang Lei saw Jiang Yang's thoughts at a glance.