Chapter 271 Stop the Project

When filming Painted Skin 1, Peirong's temperament was gentle and a good wife and mother.

Zeng Li and Chen Minghao recommended Mei Ting to Lin Nan.

Now they are filming Painted Skin 2.

Mei Ting couldn't miss the schedule and her temperament didn't match, so Zeng Li came.

"I say, you are really a family that helps each other."

Lin Nan looked at Zeng Li in front of him and made a joke.

"Director Lin, you are joking. It was Mei Zi who instigated me to ask, saying that she would complete the sequel for her. If it's not suitable, forget it, haha."

Zeng Li's face does have a heroic spirit.

If she plays the second female role of Princess Jing, it should be okay.

"This play is different from the role of Mei Ting in Painted Skin 1.

She only had literary scenes at that time, but in this play, there are many martial arts and other scenes."

Lin Nan reminded.

"Director Lin, you underestimated me a little."

Zeng Li could hear that she had hope.

Lin Nan remembered that Zeng Li had many violent scenes when filming "Time and Space Cruise".

He shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't underestimate her. Come and sign the contract when the time comes.

The film will start shooting this month. I will meet Director Wuershan in advance."

"No problem, thank you Director Lin."

In terms of casting, Lin Nan still prefers to use acquaintances because he knows them well and it is convenient.

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"Ip Man 2" can be described as a hit.

How to say it, the audience may need a perfect hero who can fight and take care of the family.

Ip Man in the movie just meets this requirement.

"Ip Man 2" earned 94 million in 6 days, and the box office exceeded 100 million in the first week..."

Regarding the performance of this movie, Lin Nan Pictures is much more low-key, and it will be fine to share the profits when the time comes.

It's different on the Yinghuang side. They send out more than a dozen press releases almost every day.

This is the first time Guo Degang has been a director and a leading actor.

I don't know if he took out all the money earned by Deyun Club in the past two years.

The premiere was quite large, with many celebrities coming to support it.

When answering questions from reporters on the spot, he said that the box office would exceed "Ip Man 2".

Lin Nan really had no impression of this movie.

But he knew that the audience was probably not interested in Tang Bohu, who was black, fat and short.

As expected.

After the first day of the release of "The Three Smiles of the Scholar and the Beauty", the media did not even give the first-day box office data.

It just said in general: the first-day box office was less than 600,000.

Many netizens were mocking.

"The people who dance Errenzhuan make movies, the people who tell crosstalk make movies, and all the crossovers are bad movies..."

Sometimes, the audience is not so easy to fool.

Guo Degang's movie, which cost two million US dollars, was a waste of money.

...

Wu Ershan came to the company.

"Director Lin, I have found other actors from the film studio.

Once the costumes and props are in place, the crew can officially start filming."

Wu Ershan was a little excited when he said this.

Lin Nan could see that the other party was a little impatient.

"How long will it take for Xiying and Ningying?"

The design and production of costumes and props are handled by those two companies.

"Because of the foundation of the first film, this time it will be done in ten days at most."

Lin Nan calculated the time and it was almost the middle of the month.

"Then start shooting on the 20th."

"Okay."

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"I heard from Yinghuang that many managers said they would start "Ip Man 3."

The agent said with a smile.

After these two movies, Zhen Zidan has become a stable first-line action star and is very popular.

The latest endorsement offer has reached eight figures a year. And there are many advertising invitations.

"What does Mr. Yang mean?"

Zhen Zidan nodded and asked, with a "successful" smile on his face.

"I guess they are considering the offer for you, haha..."

The agent just finished speaking and suddenly thought of something, his face suddenly darkened.

"This time we have to take the initiative, they need you."

Zhen Zidan sneered when he heard this.

"If Mr. Yang talks to me about the third film, how much will the salary be?"

"Ten million... No, thirty million!"

Zhen Zidan looked at his agent fiercely. Jackie Chan and Jet Li had worked hard for so many years to get a price of tens of millions.

"Is this possible? After all..."

Zhen Zidan stopped talking halfway, thinking about his current popularity and the reports outside.

He felt that he could ask for thirty million. He was already a unique Kung Fu superstar. Scarcity makes things valuable!

Jackie Chan and Jet Li have long been unable to beat them...

"Okay, thirty million."

At this moment, Zhen Zidan felt that he was about to replace Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

...

Linnan Films disclosed the casting of "Painted Skin 2" to the outside world.

"Fox Demon Xiaowei: Zhou Xun."

"Huo Xin: Huang Xiaoming."

"Princess Jing: Zeng Li."

"Monster Catcher: Zhu Yawen."

"Sparrow Spirit: Yang Mi."

"The Sirius Queen: Xie Nan."

...

This cast has caused a lot of discussion in the circle and on the Internet.

"I can tell at a glance that Director Lin chose this role..."

"They are all familiar faces!"

"I am looking forward to the second part. When will it be released?"

Lin Nan is currently chatting with Zhou Xun and Huang Xiaoming.

Unlike other actors, these two can be regarded as the most expensive members of the "Painted Skin 2" crew.

"Director Lin, why don't you be more generous and add more?"

"Brother Xun, maliciously increasing film remuneration will disrupt the market!"

Lin Nan joked.

Huang Xiaoming smiled and shook his head, "I'm only half as good as you, and I didn't even say anything."

Zhou Xun glared at Huang Xiaoming, "Sister, I have several movie queens."

"Okay, I can't afford to offend you."

The remuneration Lin Nan gave the two of them was their current market quotation.

Weekly news, six million. Huang Xiaoming, 3.5 million.

Seeing that Lin Nan only smiled and said nothing, Zhou Xun no longer shouted for a pay increase, but joked:

"By the way, after the release of "Super Body" in July, will your Yifei's salary be able to reach 10 million? Well, there is a high probability that it will go up.

So envious! It would be great if I could act in a Hollywood movie, and the pay would easily beat me..."

"When that movie is released, there will be a premiere in China. Remember to save time to come and support it."

Lin Nan ignored Zhou Xun and reminded him about "Super Body".

"No problem, I'll definitely come and support you."

Huang Xiaoming was the first to express his stance!

…

The three of them chatted for two hours, and Lin Nan heard a lot of news.

Li Bingbing has already negotiated with Wang Zhonglei that when the contract expires this month, he will not renew it and will open his own studio.

Huang Xiaoming also planned this. When his contract expires in July, he will leave Huayi and become his own boss.

"Everyone is a sensible person!"

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In two weeks, the box office of "Ip Man 2" has reached 180 million, and it is about to cross the 200 million threshold.

Donnie Yen's popularity has reached an extreme level.

In Lin Nan's opinion, it is Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" who is popular, not Donnie Yen himself.

After all, he is very different from Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The latter two have their own characteristics and styles, which were created in one movie.

But Donnie Yen does not have this kind of accumulation and precipitation, and has no characteristics of his own.

As a qualified businessman, Yang Shoucheng temporarily put aside his dissatisfaction with Zhen Zidan. He asked someone to communicate with the latter's team.

At this time, the atmosphere in Yang Shoucheng's office was extremely silent.

The floor was littered with pieces of porcelain.

Huo Wenxi and a middle-aged man from the marketing department stood in front of the huge desk, looking at Yang Shoucheng with a frosty face, not knowing how to persuade him.

After a long time, Yang Shoucheng spoke.

"He said it himself, 30 million?"

"Yes, he said it himself. The manager said it was because of the cooperation in the first two movies..."

"Haha..." Yang Shoucheng sneered.

"How many people in the entire film industry are worth this price? Has he made a name for himself in Hollywood, or is he out of his mind?"

"With the momentum of "Ip Man 2", he dared to raise this price. After the movie is released and the bragging is over, we can discuss it again." Someone from the marketing department suggested.

Yang Shoucheng suddenly thought of something, "Does he quote the same price for other dramas?"

Huo Wenxi's eyelids twitched, "It seems... not."

"How many?"

"About ten million."

"Okay, okay, very good..."

Yang Shoucheng suddenly became very calm. He took out his mobile phone and made a call.

"Director Lin, it's me..."

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Lin Nan couldn't believe his ears.

Is that guy Zhen Zishan going crazy?

"You want this price if you bite me to death?"

"Yes, very arrogant."

Lin Nan suddenly started thinking in his mind.

"Director Lin?"

…

A few minutes later, Lin Nan picked up the phone again.

"Director Yang, I'm here.

I'm going to stop this project. "

When Yang Shoucheng heard these words, he was at a loss for a moment.

He just called Lin Nan to talk about this matter. He had not thought about stopping the project, nor was he willing to stop it.

"Director Lin, I will solve this matter, don't worry..."

"This time I can take advantage of the momentum of "Ip Man 2" and threaten 30 million. Next time it may be hundreds of millions. I am not short of this project."

Lin Nan said angrily.

Yang Shoucheng really regretted making this call at this moment.

"Then it stopped like this?" Yang Shoucheng asked unwillingly.

"Shelv it indefinitely, or replace it with someone else in two years."

Lin Nan replied without any room for negotiation.

…

After hanging up the phone, Yang Shoucheng's expression became even worse.

"Director Yang, Director Lin really wants to stop "Ip Man"? But this is obviously a money-making project..."

"Stop."

Yang Shoucheng looked up at Huo Wenxi and said in a low voice, "Don't worry about that guy anymore. This project will be stopped..."

Ying Huang releases a lot of movies every year, but the profitability of "Ip Man" is far from what other movies can match.

Especially the current one, which has exceeded 200 million...

When Huo Wenxi was about to leave the office, Yang Shoucheng added.

"I don't want to see him in any future movies produced by the group or in movies that he participates in investment in."

"Yes, I understand, Director Yang."

…

Lin Nan didn't take this matter to heart.

In his opinion, there are so many projects, and putting one on hold will have no impact at all. In fact, it will save worry.