Chapter 141 This time we are cooperating with the military
However, before Su Zi could leave the gymnasium, he was caught by Qian Shupeng.
"Why are you running? Can you discuss the script for the second season of The Ferryman?"
"You're not planning to sell the script to other people, are you?" Qian Shupeng looked Su Zi up and down with suspicion.
Su Zi turned back helplessly and freed his arm from Qian Shupeng's hand, "How is that possible? The audience at the scene all said they wanted the original cast. I can still change the director. I'll shoot it for you and I'll invest."
"I'll send you the script for Season 2 later. If you don't have any other work for the time being, you can start preparing for filming."
Qian Shupeng's expression changed instantly, and he rubbed his hands, "No work, don't worry, I can also perform well in the second season."
The investment has been secured, the script has been finalized, and the three leading actors have agreed to participate in the second season. All he needs to do is shoot and he doesn't need to raise investment. It's really easy for this director.
Qian Shupeng smiled secretly in his heart, thinking that he had made the right decision to listen to his mother and come to find Su Zi!
"Then go and get busy. You are not needed here anymore."
Su Zi pouted his cheek and said, "Just throw it away after use, but I'll give you money, Shupeng has learned it!"
She snorted, turned and left. Behind her, she could faintly hear a song revealing Qian Shupeng's happy mood, but it was a little unpleasant to the ear.
After returning to the hotel, she first dealt with the messages she needed to reply to.
Su Yuehe had already announced the casting news for the filming of Special Forces two days ago.
The requirements for participating were announced in advance, but the one-month military training alone scared off most of the actors.
All the people that Su Zi chose to invite rejected her invitation, and their responses were very official, saying that they didn't have time.
She knew that once she announced that the drama was produced in cooperation with the military, these people would definitely not refuse.
But she doesn't want all the actors chosen to take advantage of the opportunity to gild themselves. She hopes that those who are chosen can film the filming seriously and not do anything weird.
All messages processed are rejections.
Just when she was feeling a little disappointed, a phone call suddenly came in.
When I picked up the phone, a strange female voice came in, "Excuse me, is this Mr. Su?"
"I'm Songbai Entertainment's agent. I heard that you're planning to film a special forces drama recently. One of my artists, Deng Yancheng, is very interested in the drama. I wonder if he has the honor to audition for the male lead role."
Deng Yancheng? Su Zi seemed to have some impression of him, having seen his photo. He didn't quite fit the character's appearance requirements.
He tends to be quiet and bookish.
But it’s not impossible.
"You know the audition requirements?"
"I know that I need to undergo a month of military training and I am not allowed to accept any notices during the filming period. To be honest, Yancheng is currently looking for an opportunity to make a transition."
"Yancheng has been playing various male supporting roles. Because of his overly gentle appearance, many crews feel that he is not capable of taking on the role of the male lead."
"But President Su, you have a unique vision. Everyone has different shining points in your eyes. Even if I don't pass the audition, Yancheng will benefit a lot from your guidance."
The other party spoke sincerely, as if getting her advice was a blessing.
His words and deeds were meant to elevate Su Zi's status, but they didn't give people the feeling of being flattered.
"You're welcome. It's not really guidance. If you can accept these requirements, please add my contact information. I'll send you the audition location later."
"Okay! Thank you, Mr. Su."
"You're welcome."
After the call ended, Su Zi received another call one after another.
Some calls came from their managers, some from the artists themselves, and they all accepted the training requests.
Most of these people are so obsessed with a role that they keep playing the same style of roles afterwards and are eager to transform themselves.
Su Zi never refuses anyone who comes to him.
After deciding on 20 people to audition, Su Zi was no longer in a hurry.
Next is the extras. She plans to hire college students and then issue them internship certificates.
At that time, everyone will receive military training together.
College students may not be able to attend classes, but if they are asked to participate in this kind of real-life outdoor CS training, they will be more excited than anyone else.
You can even touch a real gun, and you might even be willing to pay for it.
She assigned this task to three sports students to contact and arrange.
They have graduated this year and officially signed employment contracts with Su Zi.
He is usually a bodyguard, and sometimes he also works as an assistant and driver.
With a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan, including food and accommodation, the three of them are working very hard.
After arranging the work and closing her eyes to rest for a while, she compiled a list of all the actors who had auditioned and sent it to Ning Zhuqing.
Not long after I sent the message, Ning Zhuqing called me.
"I've seen the list you sent, Suzi. We'll audition first, and then we'll do a background check on the ones that are selected."
"Last time you said you wanted to film the actual gunfire, and your request has been approved. Just let me know when you're ready to film, and I'll cooperate with you."
Su Zi sat up happily, "Great! Leaders, please rest assured that I will live up to your support!"
"Come on, I hope you and I can achieve satisfactory results together."
“I’ll show up on the day of the audition.”
"good."
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After finishing the call with Ning Zhuqing, Su Zi hurriedly contacted Hu Bingxin.
"Xinxin, can you give me your father's contact information? I want to discuss a cooperation with him."
She could not afford the investment for this drama by herself, and according to the rules for the use of props, the crew had to bear the loss of missiles during filming, which required support from two major investors.
The military is likely to bear the losses in this regard alone, but Su Zi is unwilling to do so. She feels that military funds should not be used in this area.
There are also requirements for selecting investors for this kind of drama, and the first choice is local patriotic enterprises.
The first family she thought of was the Hu family. The Hu Group made its fortune by operating storage warehouses, and the storage warehouses they sold were also discarded after being requisitioned by the state.
In the beginning, the storage warehouse was developed by Hu Guiguo and several classmates and submitted to the state. Later, the state developed an even more powerful storage warehouse and supported Hu Guiguo in starting a business with the storage warehouse, which led to the Hu Group today.
The second person that comes to mind is Murong Mingyue. The largest charity foundation in Longguo is run by the Murong family. Every year, more than 15 million people receive assistance from the Murong family’s charity fund.
"It sounds like your cooperation project is very big. If you are in such a hurry, I will give you my father's contact information right away."
"This time we are cooperating with the military." Su Zi only said this one sentence, and Hu Bingxin pushed away the boy who was leaning on her shoulder.
“Wait!”
She wanted to find out, but was worried about delaying Su Zi's business.
Ask later.
After getting Hu Guiguo's phone number, Su Zi called him.
After a while, the other end picked up the phone. "Hello, who is this?"
"Mr. Hu, I'm Su Zi. I'm sorry to bother you at this time. I'm currently planning to shoot a military drama, which has been approved and supported by the military. I would like to ask if you are interested in investing in it?"
Hu Guiguo waved his hand to signal his assistant to go out.
“How much do you need me to invest?”
"Please listen to what I have to say before deciding whether to invest. Because the filming requires a lot of large-scale scenes with real guns and live ammunition, according to the props rules of the crew, the loss of missiles in this regard will be borne by the crew."
"Some big scenes require special effects, which are very expensive. If you invest, I can't guarantee that you will make money, but I can guarantee that you will break even."
“Even if I don’t make money, I’m willing to invest.”
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