In the previous life, the movie "The Martian" had a high box office and sparked a great deal of discussion after its release.
Zhao Ye was naturally very willing to do something that could both make money and increase his influence.
The Martian was quickly approved, and the Shanghai Animation Film Studio seized the opportunity to announce that it would open auditions to actors from all over the country.
Since most scenes in this movie are performed by one person, the choice of the lead actor is very important.
The news of the audition immediately caused a sensation in the domestic entertainment industry.
First of all, this film has an investment of up to 1 billion RMB, making it an absolute mega-production and a rarity in China.
It is clear that "The Martian" is aimed at a global audience, and it will be difficult to make a profit in the domestic film market alone.
Secondly, the hottest topic around the world recently was immigrating to Mars, so filming "The Martian" at this time would definitely attract global attention.
At this moment, many big stars in China have expressed their desire to audition for "The Martian" and are willing to lower their fees or even forgo their fees.
This movie features a lot of solo scenes for the main character. After its release, it will definitely become a global hit, and the protagonist might even become an international superstar with a skyrocketing net worth.
In China, even top-tier stars rarely earn more than 10 million RMB per film. However, in Hollywood, they might earn millions of dollars, which translates to tens of millions of RMB.
In addition, there are various endorsements from major European and American brands.
Therefore, many male stars in China are extremely eager to play the lead role in "The Martian".
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Shanghai Animation Film Studio.
Xu Xiangming had just finished a meeting when he called Zhao Ye.
"A good image, looking like a tough guy, with a military bearing, able to endure hardship, and good acting skills!"
When asked by Xu Xiangming, the studio director, Zhao Ye gave his simple requirements for the male lead in "The Martian".
Because of the huge investment in this film, the actor playing the male lead will be required to undergo long-term astronaut training at Galaxy Technologies for at least six months. The training period is expected to be very arduous. In addition, with the pre-production work for the film, the actual filming time may not be until the second half of next year.
"Chairman Zhao, do you have a suitable candidate?" Xu Xiangming asked.
"Li Lianjie, Cheng Long, Wu Jing, Zhang Hanyu, Louis Koo..." Zhao Ye casually rattled off some names.
Among these people, Li Lianjie has the best image and temperament, and he also has a certain degree of fame in Europe and America, making him the best choice for the lead role in "The Martian".
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiangming also considered Li Lianjie as his first choice.
After ending the call, Xu Xiangming had someone send an audition invitation to Li Lianjie.
On the other end of the phone, Li Lianjie and his agent had already arrived in Shanghai and were staying at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Lee Yeon-jae was originally in Hollywood, but as soon as he heard that "The Martian" was recruiting actors, he immediately returned to China.
Although he has some fame in the United States, it is difficult for him to get roles in big-budget Hollywood films.
Globally, Shanghai Animation Film Studio is more powerful in creating stars. Although it is only a Chinese film company, every big-budget production is stunning and leads the global film trend.
In this lifetime, Jackie Chan's achievements and global influence, thanks to his film "Independence Day," far surpass those of Lee Lianjie.
Lee Yeon-jae's highest-paid film in Hollywood was the sci-fi flop "The Universe," which earned him $7.5 million, while Jackie Chan's Hollywood salary exceeded $10 million.
Therefore, Lee Yeon-jeol was extremely eager to star in the movie "The Martian".
The audition invitation from the Shanghai Animation Film Studio immediately delighted him, as not every male actor gets the opportunity to audition.
"The Shanghai Animation Film Studio just contacted me, inviting me to audition for the male lead in 'The Martian'! If I can get the role, I'd be willing to take half the pay..." Li Lianjie said excitedly to his agent after hanging up the phone.
Upon hearing this, the agent also became excited.
Although Li Lianjie was a big star, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio did not value that.
Some films make actors famous!
Many films produced by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio are like this: even a complete newcomer can become an overnight sensation and a global star as long as they can star in a film produced by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio.
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The more prosperous and powerful a country is, the larger its film market will be.
In 2003, the total box office revenue of the Chinese mainland film market reached 1 billion.
Currently, the total size of China's mainland film market exceeds 5 billion RMB.
However, the total box office in mainland China is growing rapidly, and it is very likely to exceed 10 billion RMB by 2004.
Zhao Ye's Oriental Media Group has been rapidly expanding its Oriental Cinema network across China. To date, there are 651 Oriental Cinemas and 7,506 screens nationwide.
Recently, Oriental Media Group has undergone a new round of integration and plans to list on the A-share market for financing. Its subsidiaries include Oriental News Agency, Asia Television, Shanghai Animation Film Studio, Oriental Cinema Circuit, Oriental Publishing House, Oriental Printing Plant, Qidian.com, and various newspapers and magazines, etc.
With the rapid development of China's economy, the domestic entertainment industry is bound to experience explosive growth, and the Chinese film market will inevitably become a very important box office globally, even surpassing the United States.
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