Chapter 670 Scene (10,000-word update!)
The news that Lu Yanhe would not be starring in "Doomsday" was once again announced through the American magazine "Variety" under Chen Ziyan's arrangement.
Darren Wilson maintains open relationships with major American media outlets. The reason for releasing this information through Variety again is twofold: firstly, Variety was the first to release information about Lu Yanhe's activities in Hollywood, and secondly, if Variety releases this information as well, it will be the most credible and least likely to arouse suspicion from Chen Pinhe's side.
In fact, Chen Ziyan had previously hinted to the domestic media that although Lu Yanhe had been in contact with "Doomsday," the production team was in talks with another male actor in China, implying that the project was not going to happen. This time, however, the American media officially confirmed that Lu Yanhe would not be joining the project.
Of course, the main event isn't here.
Through Hua Ruzhen's words, some people in the film and television industry learned that Lu Yanhe had only recently officially withdrawn from the project because "Doomsday" was being downgraded to a B-movie due to Tom Felton's departure.
For those in the industry, this is a very normal decision and a very understandable choice.
Given Lu Yanhe's current position, if he were to act in a Hollywood B-movie, he would probably be ridiculed or even mocked by people in China.
So when this news spread, combined with Chen Ziyan's previous statements to the media, people in the domestic entertainment industry began to speculate about who the actress who was in contact with Parameter was.
Many people have asked about Chen Ziyan.
Of course, Chen Ziyan couldn't say anything.
She smiled and said she didn't know, she had only heard it mentioned by Parameter.
Fortunately, communication and connections between the domestic entertainment industry and Hollywood are not yet very close, and information flows between the two sides are not so smooth.
Therefore, despite many people speculating, no one has ever uncovered any truly useful information.
Only those directly involved, upon hearing these rumors, began to have doubts.
Chen Pinhe immediately went to ask Zhang Yuezhen.
"Have you looked into it? Is this true or false? Is 'Doomsday' going to be downgraded to a B-movie?"
Zhang Yuezhen: "I've already asked. Don't worry, it's all fake news. I guess Lu Yanhe's side is trying to save face. Parameter is contacting other actors to find an A-List to replace Tom Felton. If they were going to downgrade it to a B-movie, why would they still be looking for an A-List?"
"What if we can't find it?" Chen Pinhe asked.
Zhang Yue was taken aback.
"Didn't you say before that my acting contract was already going through Parameter's legal department? What if they downgrade this film to a B-movie in the end? Once the contract is signed, wouldn't I be obligated to act in it?"
When Chen Pinhe thought about how the entire entertainment industry was talking about who had taken on the role in the film, and how if everyone found out it was him and the film was actually downgraded to a B-movie, he felt that all the reputation he had worked so hard to build over the years would be ruined.
Zhang Yuezhen could tell what her husband was thinking with just one look.
She asked, "Then what should we do? Are we going to withdraw the contract?"
"Can we bring it back?"
“If they can’t turn on the equipment on time, then our contract is actually invalid,” Zhang Yuezhen said.
"If it's downgraded to a B-grade film, will the contract become invalid?" Chen Pinhe asked.
Zhang Yuezhen looked troubled.
“This was not stipulated in our contract.”
“Since there was no agreement, we should withdraw the contract as soon as possible,” Chen Pinhe said. “If Parameter really does downgrade it to a B-movie and I still have to act in it, then I’ll become a laughing stock.”
Zhang Yuezhen's face was full of anger.
"Do you think this could be a conspiracy by Lu Yanhe?"
"conspiracy?"
"Are you deliberately creating this illusion to make us voluntarily withdraw from 'Doomsday'?" Zhang Yuezhen asked.
Chen Pinhe was taken aback at first, then asked, "Using his own withdrawal from the 'Doomsday' project to trick us into withdrawing from 'Doomsday'?"
Zhang Yuezhen: "I heard a rumor before that Lu Yanhe never intended to take on the 'Doomsday' project from the beginning. They were in contact with Midoriya's 'Godless'. Although this movie has not been officially announced yet, it is said that a deal has been reached."
Upon hearing this, Chen Pinhe frowned and asked, "What movie is 'Godless'?"
Zhang Yuezhen: "Green Valley is making a fantasy film, and Lu Yanhe will play a supporting role in it."
Chen Pinhe's brows relaxed when he heard the words "supporting role".
He said, "You should communicate with Parameter. If it really is downgraded to a B-movie, it won't be appropriate for me to act in it anymore. No, we still need to get the contract back. If we get scammed, they'll have the contract, and I won't be able to explain myself."
Zhang Yuezhen said, "But if we ask to take back the contract now, it will make Parameter dissatisfied with us. What if we really fall into Lu Yanhe's trap?"
Chen Pinhe said, "Lu Yanhe is going to act in 'Godless' and has announced that he will not act in 'Doomsday'. At worst, I will not act in 'Doomsday'."
Zhang Yuezhen hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
She wanted to say that it wasn't easy for her to help Chen Pinhe get the movie.
She wanted to say that this movie wasn't something Chen Pinhe could just act in whenever he wanted or didn't want to act in.
However, faced with Chen Pinhe's uncompromising expression, Zhang Yuezhen fell silent again.
She knew Chen Pinhe's hypocrisy, how much he cared about his protection, and his true attitude towards Lu Yanhe, as well as his deep-seated unease and cowardice.
Zhang Yuezhen knew all of this, but she couldn't say it.
In order to save Chen Pinhe's face, Zhang Yuezhen had no choice but to ask Parameter to get the contract back.
Even at this time, there were no reports in the United States that "Lune Riess will focus his main efforts on the development of Source Code".
Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan thought a lot and made many plans, but they didn't understand Chen Pinhe well enough.
They didn't anticipate... how much Chen Pinhe cherished his reputation, even before the news of director Lune Ries broke.
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If there were another person in this world who knew that Lu Yanhe was a transmigrator, that person would be very puzzled as to why Lu Yanhe, who already had so many works that had been proven successful in another world, would still accept so many original film and television works from this world.
To put it bluntly, to some extent, Lu Yanhe did not see himself as someone who merely wanted to achieve "success".
He is slowly integrating into this world and into his own emotions.
Therefore, having already achieved success, he wanted to experience something "unproven".
He cannot presumptuously say that he doesn't care about the outcome of success, nor can he shamelessly say that he wants to achieve success on his own.
If he really thought that way, the script for "Lost in Thailand" would never have come about in the first place.
But just as people know etiquette when their granaries are full, humans are ultimately creatures living on a web of meaning.
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But there are others who are different from Lu Yanhe, who are still willing to take risks to "pursue" certain things.
Chen Pinhe has an advantage that Lu Yanhe can never surpass—his seniority and status, as well as the connections and background he has accumulated over the years.
Even if Lu Yanhe won every Best Actor award in the world, he could never have more seniority than Chen Pinhe.
However, it is precisely because of Chen Pinhe's experience that he has a natural weakness: the cost of taking risks.
Why is it that Chen Pinhe, in his position, can reduce his output?
Even if he only makes one film or TV series every year or two, it won't affect his status at all.
On the contrary, if he doesn't carefully select projects and lowers his standards to take on more roles, and one of those projects flops badly, it could damage his reputation.
Therefore, the reason why Chen Pinhe wanted to make "Destruction Day" is because international influence is a relatively weak point for him at this stage.
Because he primarily gained international acclaim in the film industry, he isn't really considered an international star in the mainstream sense.
This was done with the aim of taking the business to the next level.
However, even if he didn't act in "Doomsday", it wouldn't really matter.
At most, it will just continue to maintain the status quo, and nothing will change.
If Doomsday could put him in a situation where he is ridiculed by everyone, even if it could also take his career to the next level, the former would definitely be more worthy of his attention.
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Lu Yanhe hadn't expected to receive feedback from Zebi Doyle of Parameter so quickly:
Lu, you previously said you were willing to recommend Jiang Jun for the role in "Destruction Day". Perhaps we can discuss this in more detail?
Almost simultaneously, Chen Ziyan also received news that Chen Pinhe had proposed to Parameter that he would temporarily not sign the performance contract for "Destruction Day".
Chen Ziyan told Lu Yanhe, "Parameter is very angry."
Lu Yanhe asked, "Why?"
“What else could it be? This project was already in jeopardy because of Tom Felton, and now Chen Pinhe is refusing to sign the contract… If this news really gets out, wouldn’t it make the industry lose even more confidence in the film?” Chen Ziyan said. “I immediately stopped the reports about director Lune Reese shifting his focus to Source Code, to avoid Parameter finding out about us and taking their anger out on us.”
Lu Yanhe: "No wonder Zebi Doyle came to ask me about Jiang Jun so quickly."
“They definitely need to secure a lead actress to restore everyone’s confidence in the film,” Chen Ziyan said. “I heard that Jiang Yuqian has already signed a contract.”
Lu Yanhe: "So fast?"
“I subtly inquired, and it seems she hadn’t heard about the news that ‘Doomsday’ would be downgraded to a B-movie, and hadn’t considered it at all,” Chen Ziyan said. “Of course, even if ‘Doomsday’ is downgraded to a B-movie, Jiang Yuqian can still act in it, since her role is the female lead, unlike Chen Pinhe, who doesn’t play the male lead.”
Lu Yanhe understood what Chen Ziyan meant.
Different actors occupy different positions, and the industry and market have different positioning and expectations of them. For some actors, taking a role in the same play is considered a high achievement, while for others it is considered a low achievement.
“I will have Lu Qingzhen communicate with Robin. Jiang Jun is the best option for Parameter now, and we have the initiative in the negotiations,” Chen Ziyan said. “Actually, Jiang Yuqian signed her contract with them too early. She should have delayed it and formed an alliance with Jiang Jun to negotiate with Parameter together. In this way, they can get better pay terms.”
"Sister Yuqian is probably more concerned about these projects right now."
“That’s true.” Chen Ziyan nodded. “She faces even fiercer competition; in fact, there are several other actresses vying for her attention.”
Lu Yanhe said, "I just don't know if they can find an actor to replace Tom Felton for the movie 'Doomsday'."
Chen Ziyan said, "Actually, I have an idea."
"Huh?" Lu Yanhe was taken aback.
Chen Ziyan said, "The male lead in 'Hurricane 2,' which you had a cameo role in, Derian Dylan, is also a client of Darren Wilson, isn't he? Although you didn't act in 'Doomsday,' Darren Wilson knew about the 'Doomsday' project."
Delan Dylan is a top Hollywood star who has appeared in numerous commercial films and is a box office legend.
Chen Ziyan said, "Darren Wilson is actually very clear about what the situation is with 'Doomsday.' If other agents were really worried that the 'Doomsday' project wasn't good enough, Darren wouldn't have these thoughts. I plan to remind Zeby Doyle."
"But didn't Zeby Doyle consider inviting an actor of Delian Dylan's caliber before?"
“We definitely can’t get him to agree to this,” Chen Ziyan said bluntly. “Although ‘Doomsday’ is a big production, it’s nothing special for Delion. You can tell by looking at Delion’s projects in recent years. He only participates in two types of films: one is commercial blockbusters that he can control, and the other is art films that are clearly aimed at winning awards. He is a superstar with excellent box office results. On the other hand, he also wants to win awards and get proof of his acting skills.”
"Destruction Day is not a film that can help him win an award."
“But this is an opening for us to get involved.” Chen Ziyan’s eyes gleamed as she said, “Doomsday is a good project, right? Although it may not win awards, we all know that from a scriptwriting perspective, it is actually a very exciting science fiction story.”
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"It's definitely a passable story."
Chen Ziyan: "If we can persuade Derian Dylan to join 'Doomsday' through Darren, do you think Parameter would agree to join the 'Doomsday' project? Not as an actor, not as a screenwriter, but entirely as a producer, and at the same time, get a certain share of the investment, of course, a share that can enjoy priority in profit sharing."
Lu Yanhe was extremely surprised.
"ah?"
What surprised and puzzled him the most was that he didn't understand why Chen Ziyan thought she could persuade Derian Dylan to join "Doomsday" through Darren.
Chen Ziyan nodded at Lu Yanhe.
"Have you forgotten that Darren just asked you to campaign for Edward Hodgson in his award race?"
Lu Yanhe suddenly realized.
—Derek Dylan has only taken on two types of films in recent years, one of which is award-contending films.
Derian Dylan wants to win an award.
In Darren Wilson's view, Lu Yanhe has the power to influence the Asian segment of the thousands of eligible voters in the college.
"You think this can be a deal?" Lu Yanhe found it strange.
“It’s not exactly a deal, but with that connection, plus our collaboration on *Hurricane 2*, Derian Dylan would definitely be willing to build a good relationship with you,” Chen Ziyan said. “As an actor, you’ll consider all sorts of factors when you accept a film role. *Doomsday* is a perfect fit for Derian Dylan in every way, but it lacks something that would make him absolutely determined to star in it. If we could provide him with a few more reasons to take the role, the chances of him agreeing would be much higher. Of course, all of this is on the premise that Parameter also believes Derian Dylan is the most suitable candidate, and that they need to be willing to involve us in the process to win him over.”
"Just for Derian Dylan, Parameter would be willing to let us into the game?"
"With so many setbacks and problems encountered with 'Doomsday,' do you really think Parameter's confidence in it won't be affected at all? For a film with such a large investment, approaching $100 million, they definitely want others to share the risk," Chen Ziyan said. "For them, firstly, we are non-Hollywood capital, so our entry poses no threat to them; secondly, the performance of our Linghe Productions films in the Chinese market, coupled with Hollywood's covetousness of the Chinese market, gives us an advantage that other capital cannot match. Especially the two Asian roles—they've been looking for Chinese actors, which basically reflects their emphasis on the Chinese market."
Lu Yanhe nodded, agreeing with Chen Ziyan's opinion.
“Only on this basis can we discuss Derian Dylan,” Chen Ziyan said. “The premise is that we can persuade Derian Dylan.”
“To persuade Derian Dylan, we need Darren to step in.” Lu Yanhe returned to the point Chen Ziyan had made at the beginning.
“Yes.” Chen Ziyan nodded. “And Darren will tell Derain what the benefits of starring in ‘Doomsday’ are for him: a movie with great box office prospects, a force in Hollywood that, while not mainstream, can still play a role in his award quest, and the friendship of a prominent filmmaker who has connections with all the major factions in the world film industry.”
Lu Yanhe's idea, which initially seemed absurd, suddenly became concrete and even seemed to have practical operability after Chen Ziyan's layer-by-layer analysis.
“I know that many times, many ideas are idealistic, but you can only know what problems you will actually encounter and then find ways to solve them if you think about them first and then do them. If you don’t do them because your ideas are idealistic and you don’t dare to put them into practice, then you are truly stuck in idealism,” Chen Ziyan said. “Dare to think and dare to do, otherwise, in Hollywood, a place where you are unfamiliar with people and where others set the rules, it will take forever to successfully break into it.”
Looking at Chen Ziyan's confident demeanor, Lu Yanhe truly felt the differences between people.
You can really tell what a person is good at by looking at where they are willing to take risks, provided, of course, that they are not a gambler.
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Chen Ziyan decisively bought a ticket for the next available flight and flew to the United States again.
This time, she went to see Darren Wilson.
In most cases, the relationship between different agents of an artist is not very good.
Because for them, this celebrity is a piece of cake.
If more time and benefits are allocated to one person, less will be allocated to another.
This is a competitive relationship.
However, Chen Ziyan had far more connections with Darren Wilson than Lu Yanhe did with Darren Wilson.
Moreover, Lu Yanhe also noticed that Chen Ziyan and Darren seemed to be slowly developing a very special friendship.
From a higher perspective, Lu Yanhe keenly sensed that the two of them actually saw each other more as collaborators than competitors.
Lu Yanhe believes that this is mainly because one's main battleground is in China and the other's is in the United States, so there is actually a lot of room for cooperation between them.
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Lu Yanhe had no idea how Chen Ziyan had talked to Darren Wilson when she went to the United States.
He's already started preparing for the filming of "Friends" next month.
To this end, Lu Yanhe revised the script one last time and sat down with Bai Jingnian and Hu Siwei to seriously discuss the specific plans for filming this season.
Last year was their most relaxed and enjoyable year of filming. They filmed three days of rehearsal, two days of actual shooting, and two days of rest every week. Everyone in the crew was comfortable.
They hope to continue using this model this year as well.
Even though this shooting method increases production costs significantly, it ensures that the pacing of each scene remains at an optimal level, preventing any signs of rushed production or shoddy workmanship.
However, this model requires the entire crew to dedicate approximately three months to the filming of the series, especially those working on set.
The biggest difference between this model and the usual three-month shooting cycle for a film is that, although the entire shooting cycle for a film is three months, the actors for each scene are different, and the specific shooting time for the actors can be coordinated. If something happens and they need to take a few days off, it can all be coordinated.
Filming and broadcasting simultaneously means that even if you have a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, you still have to be on set that day to perform the scene because of the filming schedule. This places much higher demands on the actors in every aspect compared to regular filming.
Of course, only Friends can do this.
Thanks to the groundwork laid in the early stages, it's safe to say that every time this series is produced, it's guaranteed to be a hit.
Even with the critically panned third season of "Friends" and its plummeting ratings, the show still made a fortune in advertising revenue and broadcasting rights from video platforms and overseas streaming services.
This show has no pressure to lose money. The main creators have reached a consensus to polish the performances and lines of each episode of this sitcom like the old masters used to polish the scripts of Spring Festival Gala sketches. Only by polishing them to a high standard can they make a show in such a "luxurious" way under the current circumstances.
Of course, there is another crucial reason, because it is a sitcom.
Basically, there are only a few scenes, and filming one episode only takes one day.
If a drama with the same theme as "Chinese Paladin" were filmed like this, it might take a year to finish filming.
After discussion, everyone felt that filming and broadcasting simultaneously might indeed be a bit too rushed.
Last year, when Lu Yanhe was going abroad to attend a film festival, he had Li Zhibai make a cameo appearance in two episodes.
Although the effect was quite good, the fact that Lu Yanhe appeared in two fewer episodes still drew criticism from many viewers of "Friends".
Bai Jingnian said, "Our current season consists of 16 episodes, with two episodes airing per week. Under normal circumstances, it will be broadcast in eight weeks. However, there are usually Spring Festival Gala programs or other situations in the middle, which will delay the broadcast by a few episodes. In the end, the broadcast time will usually be extended to ten weeks or even twelve weeks. We need to learn from last year's experience and not just leave ourselves two episodes for backup. If something really happens to someone, the production pressure will increase."
Hu Siwei also agreed, saying, "I think so too. I suggest we reserve at least four episodes for later broadcast."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"Last year was because Friends reunited for the first time, and the third season of Friends received such bad reviews. We didn't know if the plot of Friends would satisfy the audience, so we wanted to film and broadcast simultaneously, and see if we could make some adjustments to the subsequent filming based on the audience feedback after the broadcast. But in fact, we didn't encounter any plots that the audience particularly disliked or that required modification or adjustment."
“This year there are fewer such worries, as we don’t have to film and broadcast at the same time anymore. However, if we film it all at once, it will still be a bit tiring for everyone, and it’s easy to get tired. Our drama is different from other types. Our drama mainly has these scenes and characters. If we film it all at once, I will at least gradually get a little tired of acting.”
Bai Jingnian nodded.
“I agree with Yan He’s point. As a director, I actually feel the same way.”
Lu Yanhe said, "I think, firstly, rehearsals are still necessary. Last year, we had a single rehearsal where we didn't offer any suggestions for revisions, and basically all of them were used in the final broadcast version, right? Rehearsals are extremely important for sitcoms. Secondly, filming really requires protecting the actors' condition. I'm not saying that actors are precious and need protection, but sitcom actors especially need to be relaxed and at ease, which is different from acting in other genres. Last year, everyone on set was very happy, so on camera, everyone's state was perfectly in sync. So, don't make us film one scene after another; it will be exhausting."
Hu Siwei said, "One day for rehearsal, one day for filming, and one day for rest. Do you think this arrangement is appropriate? The rest day is for flexibility. If the filming doesn't go smoothly and we don't finish filming on the rest day, we'll continue filming on the rest day."
Bai Jingnian: "I think it's a good idea. What about Yan He?"
“Sure.” Lu Yanhe nodded. “In addition, I have another suggestion. The company has signed many screenwriters, right? And there are screenwriters you know who you want to mentor. If they are free, you can invite them to watch our rehearsal on the day of the rehearsal and give us a suggestion. No matter what the suggestion is, as long as it is adopted in the final version, they will be credited as the screenwriter for that episode and paid their fee.”
Bai Jingnian and Hu Siwei both showed expressions of shock.
Is this okay?
“Why not?” Lu Yanhe shook his head. “Although I don’t have as much experience making sitcoms as you do, I have a personal understanding that sitcom writers are very different from writers of other works. A sitcom must have a main creative person who gives the core concept. Then, it needs a large number of different creators to brainstorm ideas and come up with jokes. No matter how rich one person’s vision and experience are, it will always be narrow compared to ten or a hundred people.”
Hu Siwei: "This would be a great opportunity for them. Apart from Friends, which production team would offer them such an opportunity to meet with the crew, learn from them, or even be credited as a screenwriter?"
Lu Yanhe: "In this industry, you absolutely learn from practice."
Bai Jingnian: "Those in high positions must have a broad mind and be magnanimous. You make me feel ashamed. In another drama on Aurora Video, many people did not give their names like you."
“The rules of the game are different,” Hu Siwei said. “But this time, what we’re doing will definitely bring about some changes in the industry. Yan He, are you okay with us using this approach as a selling point?”
"I'm fine with this, what's wrong with it?"
“That’s excellent. We need to send this kind of signal to the industry again and again.” Bai Jingnian patted Lu Yanhe on the shoulder. “Even a screenwriter like you still believes that different screenwriters have different ideas and can provide good content for a successful work like Friends. Other veteran screenwriters, who rely on their seniority and take it for granted to take ideas from assistants, young screenwriters and newcomers, should think twice.”
Hu Siwei said to Lu Yanhe: "When we were filming in Beijing and Taiwan before, there were usually seven or eight people who were actually involved in the screenwriting work for a film, but at most three of them could be credited. Many newcomers participated in the creation of more than a dozen scripts, but on their resumes, they were still newcomers with no credited works."
"It just goes to show how terrible the environment in this industry is," Lu Yanhe said. "But even you and Director Bai can't change this situation, can they?"
"Ha, you really overestimate us." Hu Siwei laughed self-deprecatingly. "At least for a producer like me, it takes a lot of effort to ensure that the person who actually did most of the work gets credited. Don't be fooled by the fact that screenwriters are in a weak position. In their own circle, they still bully the weak. It's like a daughter-in-law who has turned the tables. She's a daughter-in-law in front of the production team, but she's a ruthless mother-in-law in front of junior screenwriters and assistants."
Lu Yanhe was completely taken aback by Hu Siwei's words and was stunned.
Hu Siwei said, "Do you remember that the script for 'Friends' wasn't actually written by you? At first, we found a very experienced screenwriter to write it, but we all know what the final product was. We don't even know who he found and who found whom, and how many hands it went through before it was just a perfunctory script."
Lu Yanhe certainly remembered.
The script was terrible; he told Hu Siwei directly that the script was no good.
Then, he wrote a few episodes himself and gave them to Hu Siwei.
Hu Siwei was shocked, and then, Lu Yanhe began his real career as a screenwriter.
"Lost in Thailand" only officially entered the development stage after that.
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Sure enough, when Friends announced that this season would adopt a "one-day rehearsal + one-day filming" shooting model, and that "X young writers will be invited to observe and provide feedback on rehearsal days; if their feedback is adopted, they will become credited writers for that episode and receive corresponding remuneration," it immediately sparked cheers from Friends viewers.
Because this season of Friends has entered the formal production stage.
This has also sparked heated discussions within the industry.
However, to their surprise, many people in the industry reacted to their approach in the following way:
Is Lu Yanhe out of ideas, having messed up the script, and trying to make up for the shortcomings of this season's script through this method?
Lu Yanhe was stunned.
I didn't expect this kind of reaction from the industry.
In response, Hu Siwei immediately posted a message on her WeChat Moments, saying:
Yan He's script is good enough, but what's even better than that is that he never takes credit or thinks his script is perfect. He understands sitcoms better than any of us—it's an art form that can always be improved. I'd like to share with you all what Yan He told me and Lao Bai: A sitcom must have a main creative person who provides the core concept. Then, it needs a large number of different creators to brainstorm ideas and come up with jokes. No matter how rich one person's vision and experience are, they will always be narrow compared to ten or a hundred people.
Hu Siwei's post on WeChat Moments was screenshotted by many people.
This sparked another round of heated discussion.
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At this time, Chen Ziyan returned from the United States.
She told Lu Yanhe that Derain Dylan wanted to meet with him.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanhe immediately realized that Chen Ziyan must have gained a lot from her trip to the United States this time.
"Darren went to persuade Delion?"
Chen Ziyan said, "I don't know if he was convinced, but Darren did tend to let Delian Dylan take on 'Doomsday'."
"Why is that?" Lu Yanhe asked.
Darren said, "He was interested in the script for Source Code and wanted Derian Dylan to star in it. He hoped that Dylan would take on the role in Doomsday as a bargaining chip to get Source Code. After all, Source Code was directed by Lune Reese and written by you. Our two companies were developing it together."
"Darren has his eye on 'Source Code' for Delan Dylan? That's not a big-budget film," Lu Yanhe said. "Does a film with that kind of budget deserve Delan's price tag?"
"You've got it wrong. He's eyeing the potential profits of 'Source Code' and wants to get involved, invest, and get a piece of the pie. He also advised Derain that 'Source Code' is a worthwhile project for him to invest in and star in—good value for money, with a bright future." Chen Ziyan shrugged and sighed, "These people, they all have such sharp eyes, they know what's good."
Lu Yanhe understood.
The reason they chose "Source Code" is precisely because it is a project with a low production cost but a high potential for box office returns and ultimate profits.
"What does Derain want to talk to me about if he wants to meet with me?" Lu Yanhe asked.
“He probably sensed your desire to make a name for yourself in Hollywood from the projects ‘Buried’ and ‘Source Code’,” Chen Ziyan said. “Although no one has explicitly told me anything, I suspect he wants to collaborate with you more deeply.”
Lu Yanhe suddenly realized.
"Sure."
Chen Ziyan: "In addition, he probably also wants to test you personally to see how much support you would give him if he really has a chance to compete for the Olympics in the future."
Lu Yanhe: "Meeting once doesn't count."
“Then you’re mistaken. The more successful a person is, the more they believe in meeting people in person. Many people believe that only by actually meeting someone can they see what kind of person they are,” Chen Ziyan said. “Seeing is believing. Many people are very arrogant and think that no one can hide anything from their eyes.”
Lu Yanhe: "So, are you that kind of person, Sister Ziyan?"
"More or less," Chen Ziyan said. "I may not believe everything I see, but for me, not seeing something doesn't necessarily mean it's true."
Lu Yanhe nodded thoughtfully.
Chen Ziyan said, "Jiang Jun's side has already gone through the contract process. It was not easy. In the end, they negotiated a salary of $650,000. It's a pity."
Compared to Lu Yanhe's $1 million salary for starring in "The Mist," $650,000 is indeed a bit low.
However, this is indeed the highest salary Jiang Jun can currently receive in Hollywood.
After all, although Lu Yanhe had not acted in any Hollywood movies at the time, many of the movies he starred in had already gained international attention and had a good reputation, which would help "The Mist" sell in overseas regions.
When will they officially announce this news?
"They plan to officially announce the news after the contract is signed," Chen Ziyan said. "They will announce Jiang Yuqian first, and then Jiang Jun."
In Hollywood, film promotion follows a very stable rhythm and schedule.
Announcing the cast is one of the most common promotional methods used in the early stages of a film's publicity.
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