Chapter 726: Afraid of People Running, Rushing to Send Money

Seeing Jin Li felt quite different about the script given to her this time.

Because she had seen the previous version, she knew how big the changes were.

Almost the entire story line was changed, only the most essential parts of the previous version were retained.

This kind of change can be called a major blood transfusion.

Seeing Jin Li just provided an idea, letting them have a reference direction.

The director sounded very important, but how the script was specifically changed also depends on how the screenwriter thinks.

After reading this script, Seeing Jin Li was also a bit amazed at Director Chu's courage.

Almost all changed!

It was a brand-new direction, combining her ideas, presenting a new story that was both cruel and funny.

The second part of Dawn didn't continue to talk about the story background of the first part, but came with a time method, leaping to five years later.

In the 5th year of the doomsday, people have found ways to deal with the zombie and mutant animal crisis, and have developed various evolution agents, establishing many bases.

People with the same appearance as Ruan Ruanruan and Ji Ruibin appeared in a certain base.

Their appearance is an adult appearance, but their memories are all rewritten, having completely different experiences from Ruan Ruanruan and Ji Ruibin.

It's just that the appearance is similar, and the life encounters are not the same at all.

But in fact, this base is a very famous cloning base, specializing in researching the life code of human beings.

The genes of Ruan Ruanruan and Ji Ruibin were extracted by some special means, and then cloned by cloning.

"Dawn 2: Apocalypse" tells a story of resistance.

A story of clones awakening consciousness and then resisting, and finally finding the true origin.

The story throws out many doubts at the beginning.

The occasionally chaotic memories, the not-so-real world, the sounds echoing repeatedly in dreams.

With the advancement of the plot, the audience followed the protagonist's vision and discovered the secret of this base, which triggered new doubts.

"Who am I?"

"Where is the real me?"

"As a product cultivated in an experimental base, am I a real human being?"

Seeing Jin Li saw the end and felt that Apocalypse is also a journey for clones to find their origin, revealing the conspiracy of the cloning base.

The cloning base cultivates clones, not really wanting to save the world, exploring the mysteries of genes, and finding a way to solve the virus.

The true purpose of the power holder behind the scenes is to establish a world completely dominated by clones.

From the moment clones are born, a program is written, and they cannot disobey the orders of the power holder.

He hypocritically built an Eden, and hypocritically packaged beautiful sugar-coated shells, letting clones immerse in them.

So in the script, when the clones of Ruan Ruanruan and Ji Ruibin awakened consciousness and wanted to explore the secrets of the base, they were also blocked by clones.

These clones, all of them had awakened consciousness and restored the original body's memory!

They prevented Ruan Ruanruan and Ji Ruibin from finding the truth, thinking that life now is not bad, and restoring the cruel memory fragments of the doomsday will only hurt them more.

Ruan Ruanruan pulled companions who could be pulled, while exploring the truth that had been sealed for five years.

Finally, it ended with the real Ruan Ruanruan being resurrected by the clone Ruan Ruanruan.

After reading the whole script, Seeing Jin Li couldn't help but praise Director Chu's brain hole.

The scene jumped to the doomsday that restored order five years later, bringing a fresher worldview to the audience, but the suspense remained, and the problems not solved in the first part continued to be pursued in the second part.

Originally thought that the second part could finish talking, but the ending was stuck on resurrection.

After Ruan Ruanruan was resurrected, what level did the virus in her body reach?

Will she become the strongest in the world?

The code she was missing was hidden in the clone!

Is Ruan Ruanruan going to take revenge?

With a series of questions, the audience will start to look forward to the third part.

If the first part is the tragedy of people trying to adapt to doomsday life after the doomsday outbreak.

Then the second part is a story built with "Ruan Ruanruan" as the absolute protagonist.

Starting from the second part, the creative team put the core of the story on the character "Ruan Ruanruan," and the plot was changed to be more interesting.

Although the time spent on the newly written script was not as much as the first version compiled at the beginning, the story line was very complete, and Seeing Jin Li felt that the level of the second version was higher.

But this doesn't mean that the first version, which spent a lot of thought, was useless.

In fact, the first version was very useful, because it further perfected the worldview of Dawn.

Because the worldview was set, the screenwriter could quickly produce the second story in the same worldview.

Whether it is the first version or the second version seen now, the worldview used is actually the same.

Seeing Jin Li spent three days reading this script and called Director Chu directly.

"This version is more innovative, when will it start filming?"

Director Chu was stunned and asked back: "No other opinions?"

Seeing Jin Li shook her head: "No, the plot is very complete, and there is no mistake."

She paused and smiled: "Director Chu, I have a hunch that the second part of Dawn will be a big hit."

Chu Chenliang's hanging heart finally landed.

Seeing Jin Li's "Counterattack" was a big hit this year, and the results had long thrown "Dawn" far behind.

After all, Dawn couldn't enter the top ten of mainland film and television.

Many people in the industry think she has a set of script selection and has vision.

In addition, she is very metaphysical and full of luck. As long as the project she can look favorably on, there is no one that is not popular.

From film and television dramas to variety shows, this truth can be verified.

So since Seeing Jin Li was not very satisfied with the first version of the script, he followed the screenwriter to change the second version without stopping.

When changing, he also realized the shortcomings of the first version. It was indeed full of shortcomings, the plot was too old-fashioned, and it could only be considered qualified in commercial blockbusters, not excellent.

He was also holding his breath, thinking about changing a better second version.

Now that even Seeing Jin Li recognizes the second version, Director Chu's heart also landed steadily.

Chu Chenliang thought for a while and said: "Finalizing the script is just the first step. Scene preparation and prop production also take a lot of time."

"It definitely won't be filmed in the winter vacation next year. Strive to start filming in the summer vacation next year, and it will start at the latest by the end of next year."

Seeing Jin Li comforted him in turn: "Sci-fi blockbusters involve a lot of special effects production. The more fully prepared, the faster the filming speed will be."

"As long as it is filmed, it will be online very quickly with your team's production speed. Director Chu, don't be so anxious, slow work produces fine work, let's take our time."

Chu Chenliang thought so too.

He smiled and said: "I was in a hurry to shoot the second part before, just because I was worried that the heat of the first part would be consumed in these few years, and people would no longer look forward to it, then I would lose the early advantage."

"But since your 'Counterattack' was a big hit, netizens started to inventory your past works, among which 'Dawn' was on the list, and the heat of Dawn that should have ebbed didn't decrease but increased."

"Not to mention domestic, many foreign audiences are also looking forward to this drama. Compared with 'Counterattack,' they will prefer to watch 'Dawn,' which is more in line with their understanding of popcorn blockbusters."

"Because you are backing it up, I am not anxious, and I can look forward to the reaction of overseas fans in turn. When the time comes, the publicity can be launched globally."

Chu Chenliang said ambitiously: "The script is finalized, I can start investment promotion. This time, many global film parties want to cooperate with us."

"Seeing Jin Li, cooperating with you is my luck!" He sighed.

Seeing Jin Li was ashamed and said modestly: "No, no, it's Director Chu's script that is well written and filmed well, so my role has the opportunity to go out of the circle. The key lies in the excellent crew and good script."

Chu Chenliang shook his head, "The blockbusters I filmed in the past, the script and production didn't drop the chain, and the stars invited were also big traffic and strength, but there were few that could become popular."

"So whether you achieved me or we achieved you, I understand."

"I won't say other thanks. I keep them in my heart. In the preparation stage of Dawn 2, I will reserve some film sales dividends for you."

"The dividend ratio will not be very high, just as a heart of mine, don't refuse when the time comes."

Seeing Jin Li was really surprised when she heard this.

When she signed the first part of Dawn, she only took pure remuneration and didn't participate in any dividends.

This is not surprising. Director Chu is also an internationally renowned director. In the field of shooting special effects films, no one dares to call himself the first if he says he is the second.

He brought his own production team, which was very excellent, so in the shooting, Director Chu was a very strong party.

Stars can't get very big benefits.

And now Dawn is going to shoot the second part, which is a sequel launched on the basis of the first part's big hit.

Already having high popularity as a base, as long as it is not filmed too badly, the box office results can be said to reach the qualified line.

In this kind of movie that is determined not to lose money, it is very difficult for stars to mix a foot in the film dividends.

Director Chu also occupied an incomparably

Now that he wanted to give her a share of the box office, Seeing Jin Li felt a bit flattered.

It wasn't that she couldn't afford to take this share, but there was actually still a gap in status between the two parties; Director Chu didn't need to curry favor with her like this.

Even if she didn't participate, many actors with strength and international popularity would scramble to film this movie, even if it meant lowering their own pay.

Seeing Jin Li said, "Director Chu, please reconsider; there's no need to be so impulsive."

"When filming the first 'Dawn,' I gained a lot of knowledge about shooting special effects films, and this series has also made me who I am. Even if you didn't give me a share, I would still take the role."

Director Chu said with calm composure, "Just treat it as me being old and prone to overthinking, always afraid that you'll run off, so I hope to bind myself to you through benefits."

"Otherwise, I'll be restless all day, unable to sleep or eat, lacking energy... just treat it as caring for an old man like me."

Seeing Jin Li:...

Since he had already put it that way, if she still didn't agree, Director Chu might truly suspect that she didn't want to film the second installment.

After all, the script for the second installment hadn't even come out yet, there had been no external investment solicitation, and no actors had been recruited; even the letter of intent hadn't been drafted.

Seeing Jin Li said with a wry smile, "Fine, if you dare to give it, I dare to take it. Bring it on."

She hung up the phone, and Gu Cheng, who had been watching from the side, asked, "Was that Director Chu calling to talk to you about 'Dawn 2'?"

Seeing Jin Li nodded.

She thought of something and asked, "I've only been paying attention to the performance of 'Counterattack' and haven't been following other films. Is the buzz for 'Dawn 2' very high recently?"

Gu Cheng also knew Seeing Jin Li's habit; if she didn't look at something, she wouldn't look, putting more energy into other things.

He nodded, "And it's not just 'very' high."

"Ever since 'Counterattack' became famous overseas, many fans have been looking for your past films, and they unanimously agree that 'Dawn' suits their tastes better."

"I remember you also flew abroad before to participate in promotional activities for 'Dawn,' but none of them had the impact that 'Counterattack' brought this time."

"Whether it's domestic or foreign fans, they are spontaneously voting. On the lists of movies people want to see sequels for, 'Dawn' is at the top. 'Counterattack 2' is also on the list, but the buzz isn't as high as 'Dawn'."

Seeing Jin Li said, "Right now, 'Dawn' is still in its peak popularity period, which is why it's on the list. By next year, it will quickly drop off. For youth inspirational movies, the most important thing to look at is youth."

"Inspiration is also a main thread, but it appears more charming when watered by youth."

After chatting casually with Gu Cheng, she sent a message to Sister Fang, telling her that the script for "Dawn 2" had been finalized and that filming could start next summer or, at the latest, the end of the year.

It was still early, so Sui Lingfang didn't call to ask, just sent a message.

【It has been registered in your schedule; I will remind you when the time comes.】

This matter came to an end, but Seeing Jin Li didn't expect Director Chu's actions to be so fast.

The script had only been finalized for three days when Director Chu sent the contract to Chenxi Entertainment.

Not only did he invite Seeing Jin Li to be the female lead for the second installment, with her pay calculated at the industry-topping price of 50 million, but she would also enjoy an additional 5% box office share.

These generous contract terms made Sui Lingfang unable to resist calling Seeing Jin Li, asking cautiously:

"Are you sure you didn't cast a spell on Director Chu? A 5% box office share for a film that is obviously going to be a huge hit."

Seeing Jin Li:...

"Director Chu called me earlier to say the script was finished, and after I read it, he talked to me about the film's profit-sharing issue."

Sui Lingfang asked curiously, "How did you two talk? Why was Director Chu willing to give you 5% of the box office share?"

If it were a low-budget film with investment from Chenxi Entertainment and Seeing Jin Li joining, giving the actor a 5%–10% share wouldn't be strange.

But this is "Dawn 2"!

An IP that is obviously not going to be bad, with the first installment having built up so much popularity, the second installment could recover its costs no matter how poorly it performs.

Giving away 5% of that—isn't that like cutting off a piece of his own flesh?

Seeing Jin Li said, "At first, I was stunned when I heard it, and I told the director that I didn't need a box office share, as I had already promised him I would continue to star in 'Dawn 2'."

At that time, the status of both parties hadn't changed, and Seeing Jin Li still had to rely on the film's popularity to consolidate her own position.

Who could have imagined that just a year later, the status of both parties would have shifted.

Instead, it was Director Chu who urgently needed Seeing Jin Li's popularity to add bricks and tiles to the film.

"But Director Chu was worried I would run off, so he insisted on stuffing the box office share into my hands; otherwise, he said he wouldn't be able to sleep soundly."