Chapter 332 will be a big hit after it is aired
After the dinner, Gao Yalin said goodbye to the two children and drove back alone.
At this time, he was still full of sighs. More than ten years had passed in a blink of an eye. The former "Liu Xing" and "Xiao Xue" had grown into young girls and boys and could help him.
In fact, he didn't really have much hope before coming here today, but the two children strongly requested it, and he didn't want to let them down.
Gao Yalin has been rejected too many times recently, and he feels a little bit depressed.
He had originally discussed with the director and another producer that if things didn't work out, they could just take the 30 million yuan in the bank and start filming first, and worry about the money for post-production later.
The last time the main creators were chatting together, director Li Lu even said that if they really had no money, he would mortgage his own property to continue filming the TV series.
This shows how difficult the crew's situation was at that time.
In fact, judging from the script of "In the Name of People", it is normal for them to encounter this situation.
In the entertainment industry, no matter how much is invested in a film or TV series in the early stages, if it cannot be broadcast in the end, all the investment will be wasted and not a penny will be recovered.
The scale of their drama is the largest among domestic TV dramas in the past decade. When opening the script and looking at the names of high-ranking officials, which investor would not be worried?
Not to mention ten million, even if one thousand dollars is thrown into the water, it will make a sound, but if you invest it in this drama, you won't see anything.
Even if it was Gu Wei, if he didn't have the foresight to know that "In the Name of People" would not only be broadcast on satellite TV, but also become a hit on the entire Internet and become the hottest phenomenal drama of the year, he would not have agreed to invest just by looking at the script.
"Hello? Lao Li!
You and the academic administrator should come to the company later. I have good news to tell you.
What good news? Don't worry, you'll find out when we meet!
One hundred percent surprise for you.
OK, see you later!"
After hanging up the phone with director Li Lu, Gao Yalin looked at the blue sky outside with a smile on his face.
It feels like the clouds have lifted and everything seems to be getting better.
The next day, in the meeting room of [Weiming World] Company.
After signing the contract, Gu Wei closed the pen and handed it to the assistant next to him.
"Mr. Gu, thank you so much. On behalf of all the creative staff of [In the Name of the People], I would like to thank you for your contribution to the TV series!"
Director Li Lu grabbed Gu Wei's hands with both hands and looked very excited.
After meeting yesterday, Gao Yalin said that he had found an investor willing to take 90 million yuan in one go. His first reaction was not happiness, but questioning, thinking that Gao might have been cheated.
After all, they themselves know best what their drama is like. Besides, there are not many companies in the entire entertainment industry that can come up with 90 million at a time, and they have basically visited all of them.
After Gao Yalin explained, he and producer Tsung-Dao Lee were still skeptical.
They have all heard of Gu Wei, the hottest new-generation star in the domestic entertainment industry. However, it doesn't make sense that he would invest nearly 100 million yuan in your TV series just because he has a good relationship with your two juniors.
However, since Lao Gao was so confident, the two of them simply prepared all the materials and came over today to check out the situation. It was not until he met Gu Wei in person and finally signed the contract that he felt completely relieved.
"Director Li, you don't have to be so polite.
The first reason I was able to invest was because of my relationship with Teacher Gao.
Secondly, I really like the script of "In the Name of People".
Teacher Zhou Meisen is really amazing. Nowadays, there are very few screenwriters who dare to write like this and write so well.
I hope the crew will live up to this wonderful story and make a true classic!"
Gu Wei said seriously to Director Li Lu.
"Mr. Gu, don't worry. I took on this play because I valued Teacher Zhou's script. We have invited many veteran actors and powerful celebrities in the entertainment industry. Everyone is willing to act in it at a low price because of the script.
We also have the support of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Golden Shield Film and Television Center, so we are sure to produce an excellent film."
Director Li Lu spoke very sincerely, and Gu Wei nodded after listening.
The two major producers of the TV series [In the Name of People] are the Supreme People's Procuratorate Film and Television Center and the Golden Shield Film and Television Center. You can tell their backstage background just by listening to the names.
The Supreme People's Procuratorate did not mention it, but the full name of the Golden Shield Film and Television Center is [Golden Shield Film and Television Center of the Logistics Support Department of the Central Military Commission]. I just want to ask you if it is awesome.
Gao Yalin actually came from the Air Force Repertory Theatre, a member of the official military system, and enjoyed the treatment of a deputy regimental commander.
You want to ask why the crew is short of money even though they have such a strong background?
In fact, except for professional film and television production units such as China Film Group and major film studios, some domestic official units with the name of film and television centers cannot get money when producing film and television dramas.
We can only provide certain assistance in certain aspects, but there is definitely no money. We need partners or other investors to provide money.
This is the case with "Operation Mekong" which Gu Wei just finished filming. It was originally co-produced by the Ministry of Public Security, but the money had to be paid by "Bona".
The official will only tell you what you can shoot and what you should shoot, and will not interfere with the specific investment and shooting at all. Of course, if you have any difficulties, they will definitely help you solve them (except for money).
"By the way, Director Li, have we found all the actors for this play?"
Gu Wei suddenly asked.
Li Lu was stunned for a moment, then reacted. He frowned slightly and looked at Gu Wei's young and handsome face opposite him.
"Um~ Mr. Gu, actually if you want to play the male lead "Hou Liangping" that's fine, but you're a little too young, so you'll have to put on makeup to look older.
I've also watched Nirvana in Fire before, and I believe your acting skills are no problem."
"Haha~ Director Li, you misunderstood. It's not that I want to play the male lead."
Gu Wei really has no interest in the role of "Hou Liangping".
Although he is the absolute protagonist in the TV series, the character itself is designed to be a traditional great and glorious image, and no matter how good his acting skills are, there is no room for him to perform.
The characters who really left a deep impression on people in "In the Name of Life" were Hou Yong, a "small official with huge corruption", Qi Tongwei, who was "half a step ahead of God", and Li Dakang, who did everything for GDP.
These supporting characters are real and flesh-and-blood, and coupled with the performances of powerful actors, they are finally loved by the audience.
The protagonist "Hou Liangping" really can't be blamed on the original Louis' poor performance. It's entirely a problem with the role. The actor didn't have room to perform.
Just like another anti-gangster drama "Kuang Biao" with the same theme a few years later, can you say that Zhang Yi's acting skills are bad? He was also beaten by Zhang Songwen's "Gao Qiqiang".
Some roles have a lot of room for development, and if performed well, it is easier to resonate with the audience.
"I saw a role called 'Gao Xiaoqin' in the script, and I happened to have a good sister named Zeng Li, who graduated from the 1996 class of the China Film Academy and was a classmate of Zhang Ziyi and Mei Ting. Her image and temperament were very suitable for the role."
Gu Wei said.
"I know Zeng Li. She played the leading female role in Detective Chinatown, the film that was released before you, Mr. Gu. Her image is indeed more suitable for this role.
I was originally thinking of inviting her classmate Hu Jing to act in the role, but now it seems like a coincidence, so Hu Jing doesn’t have to travel back from Malaysia.”
Li Lu thought for a moment and said with a smile.
Gu Wei chatted with Director Li Lu for a while, and the two discussed the actors who would play the main characters in the TV series.
Director Li mentioned some people who were not much different from what Gu Wei remembered.
The main actors such as Xu Yajun, Zhang Fengyi and Wu Gang have already been confirmed.
"Director Li, I went back and read our script several times yesterday. The role of Zheng Shengli, the son of Zheng Xipo, has too many scenes and is rather abrupt. It has little to do with the main anti-corruption plot.
I think it’s worth considering cutting it out.”
Gu Wei put forward some of his own opinions. When watching the original version, he was also annoyed by the little yellow-haired boy, so he just skipped over him when the role came up.
"I'll go back and discuss with Lao Zhou how to modify it. It has little to do with the main plot, but it will definitely satisfy you, Mr. Gu."
Li Lu agreed readily. He thought it was a minor issue and he had to listen to the investor's opinions.
After seeing off Li Lu, Gao Yalin and their group, Gu Wei called Yang Liwen to his office.
"Tell Zhang Songwen that I've asked him for a role in In the Name of the People. He can join the crew right after filming starts."
In his company, there was only one actor with good acting skills like Zhang Songwen who could be squeezed into the crew, so he simply asked the director to give him the role of "Cai Chenggong", the childhood friend of "Hou Liangping".
When the TV series becomes popular, you will become familiar to the audience.
The acting skills of other people in this kind of drama are not good at all, they are all beaten, so it’s better not to mention it.
"The crew started filming after the New Year, and our company's finance and audit staff also joined the crew as normal. Although I was very generous with the money, the normal procedures must not be omitted."
Then Gu Wei gave another instruction.
In the evening, at Zeng Li's home, after the two of them had a quiet meal and cleaned up, Gu Wei took out the script of "In the Name of People" from his bag.
"Sister Li, let me show you something good!"
Zeng Li washed the dishes, wiped his hands, and took it.
"What movie?"
"I'm investing in a new drama, a 120 million RMB anti-corruption production, starring all talented actors. It's definitely a great show!"
Gu Wei introduced it.
Zeng Li looked through it for a while, then looked up with some concern and asked:
"This script is too explicit, can it be broadcast?"
Gu Wei reached out and held her in his arms, his face full of confidence.
"Of course I can, when have I ever done anything that made a loss?
This drama is absolutely a phenomenal hit!"
“I don’t know if it will be a hit, but if it is filmed according to the script, there will definitely be a lot of interested viewers.
This involves corruption at that level, and the screenwriter really dared to write it!"
Zeng Li stretched out a white finger and pointed upwards, a look of amazement on his face.
She has been filming for so many years, and in terms of scale, this script is definitely one of the best.
Gu Wei lowered his head and sniffed Zeng Li's fragrant hair.
"Have you seen the role of Gao Xiaoqin in the script? I've already reserved it for you. The filming will start after the Chinese New Year.
Although "Andy" in "Ode to Joy" and "Gao Xiaoqin" in this drama both portray strong women, there are still many fundamental differences between them.
Sister Li, if you want to act well, you have to do some homework on your own.
After these two dramas are aired, you will definitely become a big star, and you will never be short of roles in the TV drama industry in the future."
After hearing what Gu Wei said, Zeng Li showed a satisfied smile on his face.
She is not very career-oriented and doesn't care much about her popularity, but Gu Wei always thinks about her and considers her in everything. This makes Zeng Li feel the happiness of being cared for.
She put down the script, turned sideways in Gu Wei's arms, raised her head slightly to look at the handsome face so close to her, stretched out her slender hand to stroke Gu Wei's cheek, her eyes becoming more and more moist.
"You've done so much for me, how can I repay you?
My little man!"
Gu Wei lowered his head and looked at Zeng Li's unparalleled beautiful face.
He bent down and kissed her red lips lightly, with a wicked smile on his face.
"It depends on your performance~Sister Li."
Then he leaned close to Zeng Li's ear and whispered softly:
"Are you sure I'm a little man?"
The hot air hit her ears, and she remembered that Gu Wei had come back the day before yesterday, which made her unable to get out of bed for more than half a day.
The clean and flawless face was dyed crimson even to the ears.
The delicate hand patted Gu Wei's chest lightly and powerlessly.
"Don't do what you did the day before yesterday, know when to stop!
Your health is important~"
Gu Wei opened his big, innocent eyes.
"But Sister Li, you really liked it at the time, and you looked even better the next day, your skin was much more hydrated than before!"
"Hate it, don't say that, I'm just concerned about your health!
You are young now so you don’t feel anything, but you can’t keep doing this. You need to be moderate.”
Gu Wei thought about his physical fitness which had been increased to 95 points, and his qualities in all aspects had completely reached the limit of ordinary people.
"Don't worry about that, I'm a natural talent!
I’ll prove it to you now~”
As he said that, he picked up Zeng Li and walked towards the bedroom.
(End of this chapter)
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