Rebirth of the Great Entertainment Empire

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The host and guest sat down.

Wang Fulin couldn't wait to persuade again: "Mr. Xu, I know you are not short of money, I know you are busy, and I know that you will not participate in this "Three Kingdoms" because of our mere 250 yuan per episode. "Romance"... Each episode is only paid about 250 yuan, which is probably the lowest salary in the Chinese film and television industry. Therefore, most of the actors who participated in this drama did not come for money. I think some of them People may come here for fame, but I am more willing to believe that most of them come here to leave a good drama with me that can withstand the precipitation of history... Mr. Xiao Xu, your appearance and temperament are very different. It is Zhou Gongjin who is reborn, I sincerely hope you will reconsider!"

When Wang Fulin said that the salary for participating in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was only about 250 yuan per episode, Chen Derong couldn't help but asked Xu Cun in a low voice: "Will someone play "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" with such a small salary?"

It’s no wonder Chen Derong would ask this question, it’s really that the salary is too low—now, if Phoenix TV’s film salary is calculated by episode, the salary of the main actors (excluding the leading role) is about 5,000 yuan, and TVB’s salary is slightly lower A little, but there are also three or four thousand yuan. It is really hard for Chen Derong to imagine that the protagonist only gets about two hundred and five yuan per episode!

Xu Cun explained: "Old Wang is the number one TV drama director in the mainland. His "Dream of Red Mansions" was rebroadcast hundreds of times in three years (it was rebroadcasted more than a thousand times in the previous life), known as the "Chinese TV drama". A wonderful chapter in history" and "an insurmountable classic", with Wang Lao as the chief director of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" will definitely be a good drama! Moreover, the Chinese TV Drama Production Center and CCTV have already released a statement Come on, we must do our best to create this historical drama... They are not just talking, they have as many as 20 assistant directors for Director Wang, screenwriters, Three Kingdoms film and television story writing, script reference, literature, etc. There are as many as 20 editors, and as many as 200 behind-the-scenes personnel. This still has a clear job, and there are even more people who don’t have a specific job. Director Wang and the others have made an appointment with the military region, and the military region will send Two divisions of the People's Liberation Army came to assist them in the filming of this big drama... such a big drama, not to mention the 250 yuan salary, even if there is no money, there will be countless people rushing to act."

After listening to Xu Cun's explanation, Chen Derong was speechless secretly!

In Chen Derong's view, the lineup of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is too exaggerated-you must know that Phoenix TV and TVB's big dramas use at most twenty or so behind-the-scenes personnel. It's amazing, when filming "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", more than a thousand extras were used to rehearse the battle between Song and Mongolia for three days, and it is still a good story in the Xiangjiang film and television industry!

But even the "Legend of the Condor Heroes", which made Xiangjiang people proud, is completely worthless in front of this "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"!

Seeing that Xu Cun seemed to know their "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" very well, Wang Fulin immediately said: "In June this year, the "Three Kingdoms" leading group was established. In August, the script writing meeting was held, and the screenwriting team was established. The crew reached a consensus , fully respecting the original "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and referring to the valuable historical materials in "Three Kingdoms", adapted the 120 chapters of the novel into an 80-episode script. The Southern Expedition and the Northern War are composed of five parts, and the three points belong to Jin. Zhou Gongjin's role is mainly in the second Chibi War. I estimate that the Chibi War will be filmed in four to five months. We can discuss the shooting time of other Zhou Yu's scenes... …Mr. Xu, I sincerely hope that you can consider the role of Zhou Gongjin!"

Liu Bei's invitation to Zhuge Liang was nothing more than three visits to the thatched hut. Wang Fulin asked himself to play Zhou Yu three times before the dishes were ordered. His heart was so dishonest that Xu Cun was embarrassed to refuse!

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Cun changed the subject and said, "Old Wang, why did you decide that I would play Zhou Yu? I think I'm actually quite suitable to play Cao Cao."

To Xu Cun's embarrassment, Wang Fulin simply shook his head and said, "You are too young, and you are far from Cao Cao in my heart."

After all, there are still important things to ask Xu Cun, so Wang Fulin, who felt that this sentence was a bit harsh, immediately added: "There are clear instructions from above that this drama should highlight the values ​​of "advocating benevolent governance and opposing tyranny", and we are required to treat This play carries out some artistic processing, respecting the ideological tendency of the original work "supporting Liu and opposing Cao", that is, let us beautify Liu Xuande and vilify Cao Mengde. Therefore, in our play, Cao Mengde is not a hero but a villain... And, Cao Mengde There are so many scenes, and it takes a long time..."

Xu Cun doesn't care whether Cao Cao is a hero or a traitor. Xu Cun seems to have played too many roles in Cao Cao's scenes for too long. It took two or three years to shoot, which is simply impossible for Xu Cun, a busy man!

Therefore, although Xu Cun likes the role of Cao Cao very much, he is destined to have no relationship with Cao Cao.

Seeing Xu Cun's expression of regret, Wang Fulin immediately said again: "Zhou Gongjin is also a hero, the reason why Cao Mengde failed to unify the world is mainly because he was defeated by Zhou Gongjin in the Battle of Chibi!"

Xu Cun really felt Wang Fulin's sincerity.

but--

When selecting actors, Li Fazeng and Gu Fengli, the casting directors of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", visited Beijing Film Studio, Bayi Film Factory, Beijing People's Art, Qingyi, Children's Art, General Political Department, Air Administration and other units. Xu Cuncai did not believe so many units There is no one who is suitable to play Zhou Yu, not to mention the very good Hong Yuyu who played Zhou Yu in the previous life.

Therefore, Xu Cun did not immediately accept the role of Zhou Yu, but asked bluntly: "Old Wang, you are looking for me this time, you should not just want me to play Zhou Yu, right?"

Hearing Xu Cun's question, a trace of embarrassment immediately appeared on Wang Fulin's face!

Seeing Wang Fulin was a little embarrassed to say, Zhu Xiaoping, who had already had a meal with Xu Cun and was one of the playwrights, answered, "Mr. Xu, Mr. Wang heard that you have an unfinished film and television base in Hengdian. Director Wang wants to help you build this cinema just like Xie Tieli did.”

Hearing Zhu Xiaoping's words, Xu Cun said: "You just said that you want me to pay for you to build the location for "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" for you, and even help me build a movie theater..."

What Xu Cun didn't expect was that before he could express his thoughts, Wang Fulin severely criticized Zhu Xiaoping and said, "Little Zhu, how can you say that? We are begging Mr. Xu for this matter, what are we doing?" Help Mr. Xu!"

Regarding Wang Fulin's criticism, Zhu Xiaoping, who was still a junior, quickly put his neck away, not daring to speak anymore!

After criticizing Zhu Xiaoping, Wang Fulin turned to Xu Cun, and said sincerely, "Little Mr. Xu, your appearance and temperament are really suitable for playing Zhou Gongjin!"

After a short pause, Wang Fulin said again: "Although the center and CCTV have said they will fully support us in filming this drama, our funds are still very tight, otherwise we can't squeeze the actors' remuneration...Xiao Mr. Xu, you Look...can you...can you also sponsor us some filming locations like sponsoring Director Xie and the others?"

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