Chapter 281 If I were a girl, I would definitely like Meng Bai
. As the end of the year approaches, the casting of "Peace Hotel" has finally come to an end.
Hu Guang signed contracts with the selected actors and set a schedule for after the New Year.
Meng Bai planned the early preparations for the crew, went to Harbin and discussed the design of "Peace Hotel" with Yang Lei, and then flew back to Blue Island.
However, he did not rush to the set of "Psychological Crime 2", but turned a corner and went to the Oriental Film Metropolis in the West Coast Bay Area first.
The filming location of "The Wandering Earth" is here.
"All the scenes are here, and a total of eight studios are used, covering nearly 100,000 square meters."
"This is a transport vehicle, all of which are real scenes built by the props team. And this metal exoskeleton armor was specially ordered from New Zealand Weta Digital."
"Going over there is a model of the planetary engine. But for now, there is only a framework, and the details will not be completed until after the New Year."
"..."
Guo Fan took Meng Bai to visit the bustling, complex and extremely spacious studio.
Looking at the props and scenes that have basically taken shape around him, Meng Bai couldn't help but secretly marvel.
I remember that when I came here last time in the middle of the year, there was nothing here. In just half a year, it has completely turned into a "doomsday earth".
As one of the main creators, Meng Bai witnessed the hardships along the way.
This can actually be seen from Guo Fan.
I remember that when "My Deskmate" was released, this guy was still a fat man with a bloated figure.
As a result, after more than a year of busy work, he lost a lot of weight, and the edges and corners of his face were revealed.
"Thank you for your hard work." Meng Bai looked at Guo Fan seriously and said.
"This is just the beginning." Guo Fan said indifferently: "This is the first step of a long journey. It won't be too late to talk about the hard work after the movie is released."
"That's right." Meng Bai looked at the busy staff around him, "Are there any difficulties now?"
"Insufficient funds, the actors have not been decided, and the script... Oh, there is a script."
Guo Fan smiled and sighed: "It's mainly a funding problem. The money from Wanda has not arrived yet. In addition, there is a gap of about 30 million."
Although there is support from China Film and Meng Bai's help, the crew still doesn't have enough funds.
Gong Geer has also visited dozens of film and television companies in the past six months. Many are interested, but when it comes to paying, they hesitate.
After all, domestic science fiction movies have never had successful experience before.
Whoever comes, they will hesitate. Since
it is impossible to open up sources of income, the crew can only think of ways to save money.
Gong Geer, the producer, really spends every penny.
Except for props, scenes, and post-production special effects, which are related to the quality of the movie, the rest of the aspects are saved as much as possible.
Even the space suits and space capsule interiors in the plot were discussed with the crew next door, asking if they could be borrowed.
"Which crew is next door?" Meng Bai asked curiously, "Is it also a science fiction film?"
"Director Ning Hao's new play is also adapted from Liu Cixin's novel "Rural Teachers", and it is also a science fiction theme."
Guo Fan introduced: "But they are going for the style of absurd comedy. I heard that the leading actors are Huang Bo, Shen Teng and Xu Zheng."
Speaking of this, the old man said enviously: "Alas, with this lineup, there is no shortage of investment."
Indeed, Huang Bo and Xu Zheng are the mainstays of domestic comedy films.
Although Shen Teng became famous later, he has become a top new comedian in the domestic entertainment industry thanks to last year's hit "Charlotte's Troubles" and the blessing of the Spring Festival Gala for several years.
Plus, director Ning Hao doesn't even need to read the script. Just the names of these people are worth at least 1 billion in box office.
With this almost guaranteed advantage, it is much easier to attract investment than the hard-working "The Wandering Earth".
Meng Bai naturally understood Guo Fan's envy, and patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's okay. There is still a funding gap at Wanda. I will ask someone to help."
"Meng Bai, if I were a girl, I would fall in love with you."
"No, no, no, Brother Guo, let's not do these awkward things." Meng Bai waved his hand quickly, "By the way, shouldn't our crew also select actors?"
"I was just about to tell you." Guo Fan regained his serious expression, "We also plan to start casting during this period. You are the chief screenwriter, and you understand the requirements of the role. Please help ask."
"Okay." Meng Bai agreed immediately, "When is the schedule, so I can be prepared."
"The current plan is to start filming in April next year, and it will take four to five months to shoot."
"Okay, I see, let's discuss it when there is a suitable candidate."
——After
getting a general understanding of the current progress of "The Wandering Earth", Meng Bai returned to the crew of "Psychological Crime 2".
As soon as he arrived at the set, he saw Bai Lu and Zhao Jinmai playing and fighting.
"You two can actually play together." Meng Bai watched for a while and couldn't help but sigh.
Bai Lu was born in 1994, and Zhao Jinmai was born in 2002, an age difference of 8 years.
I don't know whether I should say that Bai Lu is childish or that she is young in mind.
"Hello, Teacher Meng!"
"Hello, Teacher Meng..."
Seeing the big boss suddenly refreshed, the two girls hurriedly greeted him.
"Hello." Meng Bai responded and looked at Bai Lu, "How is the recent filming?"
"Not bad." Bai Lu grinned, "At least it didn't delay the crew's filming progress."
This girl's role in "Psychological Crime 2" is the previously mentioned "Minan", the heroine in the future movie version.
The reason why she took this role is mainly because Meng Bai plans to let Li Qin be the heroine in next year's movie.
The two girls are somewhat similar in appearance, which is just right as a connection between the web drama and the movie.
As for why Li Qin was used as the heroine of the movie version...
one is that the character image is suitable, and the other is to introduce resources.
After all, he still plans to let her come to Arc Light after the other party's contract expires. There can't be no benefits at all.
Yes, that's right, that's the reason.
It's definitely not that some people want to see Teacher Li in a police uniform.
After chatting with Bai Lu for a few words, Meng Bai looked at Zhao Jinmai next to him.
"Maimai, you should be almost done filming here, right?"
"Yes, it will be wrapped in a few days."
Meng Bai nodded, looked at her, hesitated for a while and said: "I have a role in a movie project here that is quite suitable for you. You can come and try it after New Year's Day if you have time."
The movie he mentioned was not "Psychological Crime", but "The Wandering Earth".
There is a little girl character named "Han Duoduo" in the script, and according to the setting, she is a junior high school student.
He saw Zhao Jinmai just now, and suddenly felt that her image was quite suitable.
(End of this chapter)
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