Let her come!
This was said proudly, but Guo also knew that when he said this, the pressure on the entire crew increased.
Feng Luo is not just any nobody, so even if it is a friendly price, his pay cannot be low.
If a third-tier star is hired to play this important supporting role, the remuneration may only be a few hundred thousand or even hundreds of thousands.
But if we replace them with first-tier stars, especially those who are currently in the limelight, it is not impossible for this number to increase 100 times.
Can Feng Luo's acting skills and popularity bring so much profit to this movie?
Judging from the fact that she has been making bad movies recently but fewer and fewer audiences are buying them, it can be seen that the possibility that the answer is "no" is not low.
The screenwriter hesitated: "Are you sure? Feng Luo's salary will definitely not be low, right?"
"I think we can really give it a try." Guo Rang had obviously thought it over carefully. "Feng Luo's current personality is different from before. It really fits the overall tone of this movie."
The screenwriter didn't dare to make a judgment on such things, so he could only nod gently: "Since you have decided so, I will definitely fully support you...but as for the salary, we should discuss it."
The pay for first-line stars would be astronomical if they were cut a few times.
Fortunately, the lead actor Zhang Wei himself is not a famous actor, and the highest-ranking characters played by other actors are only second-tier.
Even if Feng Luo was the only one coming, Guo Rang felt that the crew could still afford the pay.
"Let's find a place to talk. For such a big matter, we need to communicate face to face." Guo Rang, who had never done such a thing, looked very serious. "Where is Feng Luo now? When is he available?"
"Just add the work WeChat and ask. I just asked for it." The screenwriter lowered his head and pushed Feng Luo's work WeChat to Guo Rang. "Bargaining is a technical job. You must be careful."
"Don't worry!" Guo Rang was quite confident about this.
Through the company's channels, he has basically understood that for an actor like Feng Luo to play a supporting role in this kind of movie, the maximum pay is 30 million.
Guo Rang's initial plan was to first reduce the price to 15 million, and then gradually increase it. As long as the final price did not exceed 20 million, it would be considered a success.
Soon Feng Luo also accepted the friend request.
Feng Luo also got straight to the point and sent a message: "Hello, producer Guo Rang, I'm Feng Luo, do you have any casting options that are more suitable for me?"
At this stage, the movie script definitely cannot be shown to Feng Luo.
But no matter what, a movie cannot be without an important supporting actress.
Guo Rang picked up his phone and replied, "Hello, Mr. Feng Luo. The crew has a role as an accountant who oversees the protagonist's spending, but we haven't found a suitable actor yet. I think you're more suitable."
It doesn’t really matter whether the other party is really Feng Luo or Feng Luo’s agent.
As long as they are the ones who can decide the pay, it will be fine.
Feng Luo quickly sent a message: "Accountant? Are there many scenes and roles?"
When it comes to matters that are closely related to one's interests, one has to ask; Feng Luo never hesitates in such matters.
We are all professionals, so just get down to business.
If we wait until the script is down or even after filming starts before discussing related matters, it will easily cause all kinds of unnecessary disputes.
Guo Rang responded quickly: "Don't worry, there are a lot of scenes and shots. If it weren't for the restrictions of the plot, she would actually be comparable to the heroine."
Feng Luo also typed quickly: "Okay... Is it convenient for us to discuss the salary now? If we have agreed, can you send me the script to take a look?"
The discussion about film pay is here! As long as the pay is kept lower, the pressure on the box office will be less.
With his heart pounding, Guo Rang typed a line of words in the chat box, "Our crew can offer 15 million yuan for the film. Can you accept it?"
Just as I clicked send and the message showed that it was still being transmitted, Feng Luo actually received a message first.
Feng Luo: "I know your crew faces more challenges, but no matter what, you must guarantee me at least 8 million yuan in salary. I believe I can still bring so much value to the film. Can you accept it?"
In fact, as a veteran who has been in the entertainment industry for many years, Feng Luo has long been aware of his own value.
If she faces a weaker producer, it is not impossible for her to ask for a salary of 30 million.
Even if it is a very popular role and a very luxurious filming team, it is not difficult to get an eight-digit salary.
But... this time Feng Luo had his own ideas.
The funding for a film is always limited, let alone a film made by Kuiguang Group for resource exchange.
Feng Luo believed that with the ability of Kuiguang Group, even if the quality of "The Richest Man in Jinhai City" was not as good as "The Black Robe Inspection Team" and "The Wandering Blue Star", at least it would not be a bad work.
It is certain that it will be a "masterpiece" with a box office of over 700 to 800 million yuan.
But all this is based on the assumption that "no accidents occur". If the salary you ask for is too high, it means that the crew must cut other expenses within the limited funds.
The costs of other actors and staff will be reduced, the purchase of props and special effects will become more difficult, and the quality of the film will inevitably decline...the risk of film failure will also increase.
Feng Luo is very clear about his current needs - no matter what, he must make a movie of acceptable quality as soon as possible to firmly lock in the traffic that has finally returned to him.
But it is not easy to find a movie of acceptable quality that also has the attribute of being made "as soon as possible".
It's like someone wants to make a bad movie.
Even if the director of a terrible movie really wanted to make a bad movie, it’s just that the final product was a bit unsatisfactory.
The only film that has quality assurance, will start shooting soon, and has a good relationship with Feng Luo is "The Richest Man in Jinhai City" produced by Kuiguang Group.
Although Feng Luo failed to win first place in the variety show and failed to get the leading role, there is no rule that stipulates that she cannot join the crew as an ordinary actor afterwards.
As for the issues of pay and casting, Feng Luo no longer insisted on it.
As long as the shots, plot and visuals are up to standard and the pay is not insultingly low, she can accept it.
Instead of taking a share of the salary for this movie, it would be better to give up a little of the salary to improve the quality of the movie, and rely on this movie to consolidate the reputation that has been hard-won.
It’s better for her character to collapse from an elegant goddess to a strong woman than to be gradually forgotten.
I believe that since I offered such sincere conditions, the crew of "The Richest Man in Jinhai City" would have no reason to refuse.
At the same time, a message suddenly appeared on Feng Luo's mobile phone screen: "Our crew can offer 15 million yuan for the film's salary. Can you accept it?"
Unlike what Guo Rang guessed, this time Feng Luo was really talking on the phone himself.
Whether her career can take off again depends largely on her performance in recent times.
It’s more reassuring to handle such an important matter personally.
So when both sides saw the other side's offer, they were stunned.
This is just like a customer offering to buy something for 100 yuan, but the boss only charges 50 yuan. There is an inexplicable awkwardness.
"Teacher Feng Luo, this, this is not a bit too low?"
Guo Rang looked at the figure of 8 million and felt a little unsure - with Feng Luo's status and the strength of Kuiguang Group, the price would never come to this level.
Feng Luo looked at the other party's relatively sincere offer and replied, "That's enough, that's enough. It's absolutely enough."
It was quite unexpected that Kuiguang Group, a fast-growing and resourceful entertainment company that was not inferior to Yuefu Group, would have such an attitude.
Back then, when the Kuiguang Group was still very small, Feng Luo had sent an email inviting cooperation.
The rejection at that time was so decisive.
This is enough to show that the Kuiguang Group is not that interested in her.
She cares more about the quality of the film than the pay.
The budget of the program team of "The Richest Man in Jinhai City" is definitely not as sufficient as the previous two films. I absolutely cannot make things worse for the crew at this critical moment.
Guo Rang was a little bit incredulous: "Is it really enough? Don't worry, Mr. Feng Luo, our crew's budget is relatively sufficient, you don't have to complain about your pay."
The crew has abundant funds, and Yang Ruoqian just said that if it is a matter of pay, he can add another budget.
Under the circumstances, isn't it a bit unreasonable to give Feng Luo such a small amount of money?
However, Feng Luo's attitude was very firm: "No, the extra budget can be invested in the film, polishing more details and plot, making the pictures and special effects better... Compared with the salary, I want to see this movie succeed more."
Guo Rang, who had never seen such a situation before, was a little dumbfounded.
The two people who can give him an answer now are Qi Mu, but she unfortunately lost in the competition for the leave quota and is now forced to rest at home. It is impossible to contact her during the entire seven-day holiday.
The second one is Yang Ruoqian.
But Mr. Yang had just told him that the crew would make their own decisions on any issues... and it had only been a few minutes? If he still disturbed Mr. Yang's vacation after making it clear, it would be like telling his boss that he was incompetent and whether he still wanted to work in the company?
After struggling for a long time, Guo Rang came up with a compromise plan: "Teacher Feng Luo, how about this, 10 million, this number looks better, how do you think?"
Feng Luo hesitated: "Is it really okay?"
After haggling for quite a while, the two finally reached a consensus: "It's really no problem, don't worry."
Feng Luo would not refuse to take a little more money, and was in a very happy mood: "Okay then, happy cooperation?"
Guo Rang was in a very good mood after receiving the unexpected surprise: "Happy cooperation!"
Judging from Feng Luo's words and actions, she is quite optimistic about the subject matter of this film and is willing to devote her whole heart to it.
This undoubtedly gave Guo Rang a shot in the arm.
Feng Luo sent another message: "Let's find a place to sign the contract. I also need some time to familiarize myself with the script."
"Okay, I'm free today, how about you?"
"I'm drinking coffee downstairs in your company now. I'll be up soon in about ten minutes."
After successfully negotiating the cooperation, Guo Rang showed a rare satisfied smile on his face.
Feng Luo is indeed straightforward, which is consistent with her personality.
The screenwriter at the side saw his producer's expression and knew that the deal was probably half done, so he smiled and said, "It looks like it's done... Did Feng Luo agree to our offer?"
"It was won for 10 million." Guo Rang still found it hard to believe. "It seems that Feng Luo really wanted this role."
"Tsk tsk, isn't this a win-win cooperation?" The screenwriter laughed, "The crew saved money, and Feng Luo got the role she wanted... There was no game, no loser."
"Why do we have to distinguish winners and losers?" Guo Rang smiled. "As long as the quality of the film is good, everyone is a winner... We can make money, the actors can become famous, and the audience can enjoy watching it."
“Indeed!”
…
While the new film crew was busy planning the filming, other employees who had taken leave within the group were also happily working.
Although there are fewer employees at work, the work arranged by Yang Ruoqian is basically just to maintain the normal operation of the company, and the workload is actually smaller than usual.
Of course, the normal workload is not that heavy.
"Well, it's basically like taking a holiday in the company." An employee was a little bored after finishing the work at hand, so he chatted with his colleagues, "Fortunately, it wasn't that difficult to get into the company back then..."
"Haha, when I joined the company, my family invited all the relatives to dinner."
"It's called overtime, but there's no leader to supervise us."
"Is there a possibility that, first, the leaders don't care about us much; second, none of the leaders who wanted to apply for leave were successful, and now they are all on vacation at home."
"I never thought that I would have to rush to work overtime..."
"This is Kuiguang Group. Just work hard. What I fear most now is that the company will suddenly disappear one day. I really dare not slack off."
Ding-a-ling…
Just when the employees were taking a break to chat, there was a slight ringing sound from the front desk.
Since most of the front desk staff’s applications for leave failed, the remaining employees had to work part-time at the front desk.
The employee who had just said not to slack off immediately stood up, walked to the front desk and answered the phone.
"Hello... um, yes, this is Kuiguang Group, who are you?"
"ah?!"
"Well... I'm really sorry, we may not be able to make the decision on this matter. We have to wait for the leader to come back. How about you add our work WeChat first, and we will notify you when there is news?"
"Oh, our leaders are on vacation now. It seems that there is no way to contact them at the moment. I'm really sorry."
"It's not tiring. Working here is more relaxing than taking a vacation."
"Okay, okay, you're busy."
After saying this, the employee hung up the phone, added WeChat, and returned to his seat.
Colleagues who had nothing to do immediately came over and asked curiously, "What are you doing?"
"Uh, it was a staff member from some bureau who wanted to ask our company to shoot a promotional video or something." (End of this chapter)
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