Chu Yu refused to play the female lead, so Tao Biyun had to choose another actress, even if it was a compromise, the drama still had to be filmed. It's estimated that filming will be completed by early next year, and the drama will enter post-production. At that time, Tao Biyun will have free time, and filming can begin immediately.
These days, the first generation of directors in China had not yet matured, and Tao Biyun was also forced into this role. This was her first time acting in a TV series. Before, she had only worked on news channels, so this was a crossover for her.
Even so, she had more experience than other directors.
Chu Yu explained her thoughts in detail, and Tao Biyun had already guessed what she wanted to do. The editor-in-chief of this book, Qiao, was there, so it must not have been for nothing.
Editor-in-Chief Qiao's eyes widened in disbelief. He never expected that Chu Yu would want to adapt this book into a film or television series. What did it mean to adapt a book into a film or television series? How many TV series have ever been broadcast in China? Which TV series didn't draw huge crowds when it aired? "The Businesswoman" is a popular novel with a convoluted and exciting plot. If it could be adapted into a film, it would be no less impressive than Hong Kong gangster dramas or foreign action films.
Originally, it was thought that Chu Yu only had a little money and was just helping his sister publish a book. Who knew that what he wanted was more than just money and fame. The best-selling novel had barely been released and was already thinking about making a movie.
It would take at least a year and a half to actually film it, and even longer for post-production and broadcast on television. A year or two in total is quite normal. By then, the book should sell at least a million copies, and its influence should not be underestimated.
The book became a bestseller, and the TV series followed suit, with readers watching the series after finishing the book.
Editor-in-Chief Qiao could hardly believe it; who would have thought that the "Director Tao" Chu Yu was referring to wasn't the tour guide Tao, but the director Tao?
Editor-in-Chief Qiao was just a junior editor; his studio had only four staff members—it was practically a small workshop. The boss was a half-baked second-generation official whose family disapproved of him running the studio and hadn't provided any resources or support. In short, they had no powerful backers.
Chu Yu suddenly went all out, and Editor-in-Chief Qiao was panicking!
"Editor-in-Chief Qiao, could you tell Director Tao about the sales of this book?"
Editor-in-Chief Qiao was flattered and immediately stood up. "Director Tao, I am the editor of this book. In less than a month since its release, 'The Businesswoman' has sold tens of thousands of copies, and the publisher has also placed an order for tens of thousands more. The publisher is currently working overtime to reprint it, and I believe that the sales of this book will definitely continue to rise in the future."
Tao Biyun had been to Xinhua Bookstore and knew that the book was selling well. Actually, she didn't need to go to the bookstore; she took the bus here today, and two female students on the bus were discussing the book, which shows how popular it is.
Tao Biyun is a news director by training. Even if she were to switch to television dramas, she would be more suited to traditional period dramas. It's not that she looks down on popular romance and business dramas, but rather that she's afraid she wouldn't be able to do them well.
As the saying goes, "Don't take on a job you're not qualified for," Tao Biyun pondered.
"Chu Yu, thank you for thinking so highly of me and entrusting me with such an important task. To be honest, I've read this novel carefully. Although some parts are a bit exaggerated, it's a very readable popular novel. Even I, with a critical eye, finished it without realizing it. I think it's very suitable for a TV series, but I'm afraid I'm not. How about this, I have a few new directors I can introduce to you. You can contact them and see which one is more suitable."
New directors are struggling to get ahead, and this product is cheap and easy to use, but they lack experience.
Tao Biyun gave Chu Yu a list, and Chu Yu looked closely and saw a familiar face on the second line.
This person is one of the first generation of directors in China. Although he is currently unknown, he will make a name for himself internationally in a few years and win various awards at home and abroad.
This person debuted in television dramas and later switched to making movies. Finding him to make this film must guarantee its quality.
However, such a great director usually makes profound and serious dramas, so he may not be able to make a good popular drama like this.
Chu Yu's gaze sharpened, and she saw a familiar name—
Zhong Buyi.
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