Chapter 1133

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Staying up all night playing games every day is definitely not a good thing. For the sake of her body and mental state, Luo Quan only played until seven o'clock this time before going to sleep, which can be considered one of the earlier times she slept in these few days.

The next day, the "New Compilation of Chinese Mythology" she talked about last night ushered in a real peak of popularity.

The reason why it is called real is mainly because when it hit the trending list last night, it was already nearly eleven o'clock at night. At this time, many people had already slept. Even if it hit the trending list, the number of people who saw it was not as many as during the day.

And the trending topic "Luo Quan Talks About the Primordial" was like being injected with chicken blood, hanging on the trending list all the time. As long as you open Weibo, you can see it at first glance. You can't help but pay attention to it.

When netizens knew that this was the background setting Luo Quan made for the new movie about to be filmed, they all marveled at her big brain and serious work attitude.

A background setting could be written for tens of thousands of words. If this were expanded into a novel or script, wouldn't it be over a million words?

Compared with some so-called blockbusters in the country, this comparison shows that the gap is simply not too big.

"Speaking of which, is Luo Quan finally ready to film a blockbuster?"

"How many hundreds of millions are you planning to invest this time? Now, less than 500 million is not enough to qualify as a big production."

"With Luo Bao's financial resources, she shouldn't cry poor or use any rhetoric about betting her entire net worth, right?"

"Hahahaha, I feel that current special effects blockbusters like to do this set. Either the director bets his entire net worth, or the box office is below a certain amount and he loses everything. If you film well, the box office naturally won't be low. If you don't film well, no matter how much you sell misery, it's useless."

"Luo Quan shouldn't sell misery, and might even arrogantly say that her funds are sufficient and special effects can be made casually."

"Just kidding, she is the boss of Unreal Studio. If anyone lacks special effects, it won't be her turn to lack them."

"Looking forward to the official announcement of the movie, hope there will be a few more stars I like."

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Usually, this trending topic wouldn't hang for so long.

However, Luo Quan had just accepted Director He's task here, and Weibo estimated that it had also received the news, so various preferential treatments were arranged directly.

Strike while the iron is hot. Luo Quan saw that the popularity was so high, so she posted a Weibo:

"Yes, a magic epic masterpiece will start filming in the second half of this year. This should also be my first attempt at this kind of commercial masterpiece in the country. I am still very uneasy inside.

Also, this movie is the beginning of a series of movies. Many sequels and personal movies will be filmed later, so many excellent actors are needed, regardless of age and gender. As long as you have an actor's certificate, if you are interested, send your resume for an audition. The next star of tomorrow might just be you."

A plain official announcement, almost without any rhetoric or scene words, just telling everyone that I am going to film a new movie, big production, and there will be sequels later. Now come to film, maybe you won't act later. If you are interested, come to me.

If it were at the beginning of the year, Luo Quan saying this sentence probably wouldn't really have many famous actors paying attention.

After all, at that time, she had just offended a big shot in the film circle, and everyone was afraid of her, fearing that they would be involved with her and then hated by the big shot.

So the two movies she filmed in the spring were all responded to by a group of third- and fourth-tier actors who sent her resumes.

Everyone knows what happened later. The box office of the two theatrical movies was over 5 billion. From the movie to the director to the actors, they swept many domestic and international awards and directly pushed a third-tier green-leaf actor to become the Cannes Best Actor.

This is not turning stones into gold; using "turning into diamonds" might be more appropriate.

At this time, people in the film circle discovered that Luo Quan seemed to be a big shot herself.

She doesn't need to fear anyone, and it's not that she can't do anything without anyone's support.

Luo Quan herself is the backer, and mixing with her, even if you drink a little soup, you can get unimaginably rich returns.

If you are lucky enough to become the male or female lead, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say you are soaring.

"Luo Bao is indeed quite innocent. She was eating rice and livestreaming, and suddenly she was scolded onto the hot search. Even when the incident happened, she had just played games all night."

Playing supporting roles often has outstanding performances, but playing the lead role can't support the box office at all.

After filming these two movies, Xiao Yang directly jumped to become a top star in the entertainment industry. Film contracts, endorsements, and variety show invitations were directly packed in sacks, and his number of fans also directly multiplied several times.

Every time he appears on the trending list now, he is telling people how huge an improvement he got from this cooperation with Luo Quan. That is a degree that 99% of stars in the entertainment industry would be jealous of to the point of breaking their teeth.

After Xiao Yang, Luo Quan's latest work is "The Knockout."

Although because she was unable to do two things at once, she gave the director's position to someone else.

But as long as the script is written by her, this play will definitely not be bad.

And everyone knows that when Luo Quan writes a script, she will write down the specific steps of how to film this scene in important plots, so as long as this director is not a stupid pig, "The Knockout" becoming an explosive drama should just be a matter of time.

And the two main characters of the TV series, one is Zhang Yi, one is Zhang Songwen, one of these two will definitely be able to skyrocket in popularity because of "The Knockout."

Currently, most people on the internet guess it will be Zhang Yi. After all, he is the first male lead, and this drama is evidence. In terms of plot character portrayal, it will definitely focus more on him.

Of course, the film circle doesn't pay attention to TV series all the time. From the perspective of the entertainment industry's contempt chain, film people are the batch standing at the very top.

Of course, in front of the current Luo Quan, no one should be qualified to put on airs in front of her.

Once, an opportunity to win the Cannes and Huabiao Best Actor awards was placed in front of them, but they didn't cherish it. After it was taken away by others, they regretted it too late.

Now Luo Quan is going to film a movie again. Although it has been clearly stated that it is a commercial blockbuster and not aimed at winning awards.

But the three major film awards in China don't have as deep a prejudice against literary and commercial blockbusters as foreign countries.

Abroad, if you film a commercial blockbuster, it basically equals saying goodbye to various awards, unless you film it very explosively, reaching the level of founding a school.

Just like "Avatar," "Titanic," "Lord of the Rings," these can still win many major awards.

But if you don't have this level, then there is probably no play, at most winning a Best Visual Effects.

However, there are not so many stresses in the country, and even if your box office is high enough, you can occupy some advantages for award evaluation.

Therefore, Luo Quan's "Primordial" series, even if it is destined to miss international awards, as long as the box office is high enough, there should be no problem winning a few awards in the country.

Such a lottery ticket destined to scratch out an award, if missed, you will regret it for at least several years, so as long as there is a schedule, everyone intends to come and try.

There must be many people who want to participate this time, the competition is also unusually immediate, and big names are gathered. The probability of stars without much fame being selected is not high.

But if you don't try, then there is no chance at all.

Thus, in less than half an hour, Luo Quan's inbox was filled with audition videos from all over the world.

Thinking back to the beginning of spring, when she filmed a movie and chose a role, it was really too difficult. After flipping for a long time, she couldn't see a single first-tier big name.

Now top stars are walking everywhere, but now it's her turn to pick, and let these big stars taste what it's like for thousands of troops to cross a single-plank bridge.

With this thought in mind, Luo Quan opened the email and started casting.

"Teacher Ni Xuejian... hmm... acting as the Ancestor Hongjun is quite good, it's just that the voice is a bit hard to handle. Fortunately, when the Ancestor is preaching, the audience doesn't need to hear it anyway, so it can be a bit blurry.

With Teacher Ni Xuejian's level, mastering the mentality of this Saint among Saints should be no problem."

"Wang Xiaoling, the Master of Tongtian should be very suitable for him. Young handsome guy, acting is better and cooler when the expression is cold."

"Cheng Kun, can act as the Ancestor Luo Hou. That kind of feminine and handsome temperament is very suitable for acting as this kind of person in the magic way. Give him long hair, and the temperament simply can't be too top-notch."

Luo Quan looked at these familiar big stars and arranged roles for them one by one in her heart.

However, casting is all these big stars who have been famous for a long time. After the final decision, the salary in this piece is estimated to be very high.

The good news is that if you don't choose little fresh meat, the salary is estimated to be not as exaggerated as the previous traffic blockbusters.

So Luo Quan's courage in casting is also quite big. As long as it is a good actor and fits the role, there is no need to consider the salary, just write down the name.

Anyway, no matter how high the salary is in the end, it won't reach the point where one person occupies 60-70% of the filming budget.

Just at this time, a phone call suddenly came in.

Luo Quan picked it up and saw that it was actually Director Jiang Wen calling.

"Haven't been in touch for a long time, Director Jiang. Why are you calling?" Luo Quan held the phone and asked knowingly.

"Luo Quan, you are too unloyal. Why didn't you look for me when you wanted to film a blockbuster?" As soon as Jiang Wen opened his mouth, he brought a sense of humor, which seems to be a talent of people in Beijing and Tianjin.

Listening to them talk is like listening to a joke; it's so interesting.

"Isn't this still casting? Since you mentioned it, Director Jiang, based on our friendship, I have to arrange a role for you no matter what." Luo Quan doesn't have many acquaintances in the film circle, and Jiang Wen counts as one.

Although the two haven't cooperated yet, they have met on many occasions and often communicate, quite a bit of a friendship between generations.

So Luo Quan is still very willing to let Director Jiang appear in her movie. Don't look at Jiang Wen as a director, but his acting skills are definitely at the Best Actor level.

"I watched this subject matter of yours twice all night last night; it's simply too interesting. If you hadn't already planned to film it, I would have wanted to film one!" Jiang Wen's voice was as excited as thunder. "Has anyone acted as that Ancestor Hongjun? I just like this role."

"Yo, it's really a coincidence. This role was given to Teacher Ni Xuejian. Why don't you talk to the old man?" Luo Quan said regretfully.

"Teacher Ni? Then forget it." As a junior, Jiang Wen didn't have the guts to snatch food from the mouth of such a top-tier senior.

"Director Jiang, I actually have a role that is quite suitable for you, which is Jiang Ziya in the Investiture of the Gods." Luo Quan had a sudden inspiration and arranged such a role for the silent Jiang Wen.

"Jiang Ziya, will this character be too serious?" Jiang Wen frowned.

He has a casual and jumping personality and doesn't like this kind of rigid character.

He actually likes characters like the Monkey King. It would be even better if he could curse a few dirty words in the play.

"Setting is setting, but you can change the character setting yourself. As long as you can perform the wit of Jiang Ziya who is calculated and can always find a way to break the situation in a desperate situation.

As for whether it is a serious Jiang Ziya or a funny and humorous Jiang Ziya, there is actually no big difference. Moreover, this is a commercial blockbuster, and the latter version should be more in line with the public's taste.

After all, Jiang Ziya has a lot of scenes in the Investiture of the Gods, and like Nezha, Yang Zhao Jian, and Ji Fa, he will have quite a lot of scenes."

"Okay, then send me the script for the Investiture unit and let me study it carefully." Jiang Wen didn't hesitate for too long and took this role.

As a director, when Jiang Wen acts as an actor, he will participate in the director's work to a considerable extent.

So movies he participates in also have a very strong Jiang-style flavor.

And after this script was taken away by him, I don't know what it will look like in the end.

But one thing is certain: he will definitely not just change Jiang Ziya's lines.

"By the way, please help me ask Uncle He You. If he is free next year, I have a position for Shen Gongbao here. See if he is interested.

After acting as a comedy character for so many years, Uncle He seems to have no serious negative characters except for 'The Banquet', right?" After sending the script, Luo Quan asked Jiang Wen for a favor again.

"He really doesn't have any movies to film recently. I'll help you ask, but I can't guarantee he will take it." Jiang Wen didn't say it to death.

Although he has a deep relationship with He You, He You has rarely filmed movies recently, and he has a bit of an intention to retire. Unless he encounters a very good movie or has a major favor to return, it is highly likely that he won't be invited.

Jiang Wen is interested in the subject matter of the Primordial, but if it really comes to plot depth, it is mostly not as good as "Farewell My Concubine."

Luo Quan and He You don't have any human favors. So although Jiang Wen took this errand, he also knew in his heart that it was mostly impossible.

Luo Quan actually knew it too, but you always have to try everything. What if it succeeds?

After chatting with Jiang Wen, Luo Quan continued to cast for the first part of the Primordial.

This time the funds are sufficient, and it is necessary to create an amazing effect.

So Luo Quan's casting is measured by both fame and acting skills.

However, after she finished selecting this pile of roles, when notifying these stars, some episodes appeared.

She can choose so many actors to perform on the same stage, but these actors may not necessarily be willing to co-star in a movie with certain people.