Chapter 48 0048: Low Cost, Big Production

"Done!"

This morning, Django finished changing the lines for the finale, and then checked it three times from beginning to end. Overall, there were generally no problems.

It is basically impossible to avoid a single bug. All we can say is to make most of the plot as logical as possible.

He put the revised script away and came to the mirror. He was shocked by how he looked now. He had heavy dark circles under his eyes, bloodshot eyes, and that sad stubble, which made him look much more haggard.

I immediately went to the bathroom and did a complete facial cleansing.

"The charming and handsome boy is back."

Django is possessed by narcissism, and the corners of his mouth keep rising.

I took a nap for more than an hour, had lunch and then went to the company.

Mo Lan, Gu Yao, and Gong Li were also notified and came over. After seeing each other for half a month, they found that Jiang Ge had changed a lot. He was brighter, more confident, and a little more mature.

"This is the revised version of "Little Fish and Flowers". Let's see if there are any missing parts." Jiang Ge distributed the script to the three of them.

In an instant, the sound of turning pages echoed in the office.

About an hour or so.

Rao's expression was as cold as Mo Lan's. After reading the brand new script, he couldn't help showing an appreciative smile: "This is a blockbuster that will make a huge splash in the martial arts drama pool and break the boundaries created by capital." Traffic Myth.”

Gong Li was very impressed with Jiang Ge. Half a month was neither short nor long. The key was that the changes were not only those that everyone talked about that day, but also more details: "This script is so perfect that no flaws can be found."

Gu Yao smiled like a flower and said with great expectation: "Jiang Yuyan will definitely become one of the most dazzling female villains in Chinese film and television dramas."

Django only half-heard such words. The success of this drama is foreseeable, but the problem is that a good drama may not be a hit. It mainly depends on the audience's feedback after it is broadcast.

Mo Lan took the script, pondered it for a moment, and asked, "As for the name, should you still use "Little Fish and Flowers"?"

What she meant was that since Jiang Yuyan was the main recommendation, would it be better to change her name?

Jiang Ge said without hesitation: "There is no need to change the name, because the story still starts and ends with Xiao Yu'er and Hua Wuque. All people and things revolve around them. If we use 'The Legend of Jiang Yuyan' Or something else, then the center of the story will be deviated. Furthermore, we want to create an accident so that the audience can inadvertently discover that the highlight of the whole drama is Jiang Yuyan, instead of focusing on Jiang Yuyan from the beginning. "

Mo Lan nodded, that makes sense.

Jiang Ge entered another topic and said: "Since there is no problem, let's talk about the formation of the crew."

The director, the actors in the other main roles, the filming location, etc. all need to be determined in advance before talking about it.

well……

The contract signed by the old man covers everything from the script to the actors, director, and post-production.

The investment money has been collected long ago, and the money is used to repay the bank loan.

What a shame for my son.

Mo Lan took over the conversation and pointed directly at the key question: "How much budget do we have for the filming of this drama?"

Django held out five fingers.

Mo Lan nodded slightly and said, "About fifty million."

"Cough cough cough..." Jiang Ge twitched the corner of his mouth and said quickly: "Sister Wodi, you said one more zero."

As soon as these words came out, three faces were shocked.

Five million?

Just kidding, it’s not even enough to hire actors. If you hire top traffic, it will be gone in two days, let alone a TV series with thirty or forty episodes. Moreover, it is a martial arts drama, which requires professional martial arts, stand-ins, wire equipment, Conform to the Tao and so on.

During this time, Mo Lan did his homework as a producer and even a producer in advance, and understood the current situation of film and television drama shooting. He frowned and said: "Five million, I'm afraid it's a little less."

Jiang Ge sighed: "The original budget for the drama "Jiang Hu" was 50 million, but you all know what the company's situation is now. NetEase Cloud Music's settlement cycle has not yet come, and there is not that much on the account. money."

Mo Lan naturally knew the difficulties faced by Huafeng Media, but it was rare to have such a good script that could not be held back by the budget. He said: "We can try to attract investment for this "Little Fish and Flowers". The quality is here, there is no need to worry about no one investing money.”

Jiang Ge thought for a while and said: "Let's first decide on the big spenders such as actors and directors, make a rough estimate of the approximate cost, and then discuss raising investment."

Mo Lan understood what he was worried about.

At present, the capital side of the domestic film and television industry likes to get involved in casting matters. The situation of Huafeng Media is different. It has almost lost its right to speak in this regard. If they invest at will, Gu Yao's current popularity , there is a high probability that it will be replaced.

Therefore, she had no objection and decided it was feasible first.

Gu Yao and Gong Li remained silent because they were not qualified to participate in the decision.

Jiang Ge said optimistically: "Not every big-budget movie will be a classic. For example, this year's Mango TV's "Love Is Within Reach" may not necessarily produce excellent works with a small budget, just like last year's "Integrity Storm" produced by Central China Eighth Film and Television Network. , this is a basic fact that no further proof is needed in the film and television drama market, and big productions can be produced at a low cost.”

Having said that, big money is indeed more secure.

Mo Lan had no way to solve this problem, so she just said, "The expensive ones may not be suitable. We will select actors with high compatibility according to the characteristics of the characters."

Jiang Ge said first, "Jiang Yuyan will naturally be played by Gu Yao. As for Gong Li, can you bear with it and play Yan Nantian?"

Gong Li has already let it go. She will definitely have the opportunity to play the leading role in the future. She smiled and said, "No problem."

Jiang Ge nodded and said, "What I mean is that the first role will be changed to Jiang Yuyan, Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque, and Murongxian, Su Ying and Tie Xinlan will be demoted to the second role. We just need to decide on these key roles, and the others will be left to the director to choose."

Afterwards, everyone spoke freely and recommended the actors they thought were suitable.

A good TV series or movie not only needs a good producer, screenwriter and director, but also actors with solid acting skills.

The TV series "Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque" is adapted from Gu Long's novel "The Twins of the Legend". Although the plot has been greatly changed, Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque are still important characters throughout.

Although Jiang Yuyan is the main character now, Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque are also needed to set off the main rivals.

To put it simply, the acting skills should be of the same level, so that they can compete with each other, but no one will overshadow the other.

Soon, the actors for the second-rank Murongxian, Su Ying and Tie Xinlan were determined. They are three third-tier actresses who often play the third and fourth female roles. Their age, appearance and figure are just right. They will not overshadow Gu Yao, but they can also play well. The most important thing is that the price is moderate, about 50,000 per episode.

Next is the highlight, the selection of actors for Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque.