Chapter 105: Casting is Decided by the Crew

Han Sanping played quite fancy.

A *The Founding of a Republic* succeeded, so follow this template and do it again.

The same screenwriter team had already begun creating *Beginning of the Great Revival*.

Only China Film Group taking the lead could organize a lineup of hundreds of stars, performing for free, low-cost production.

This kind of model, ordinary companies couldn't do it, only had the share of envy.

After *The Message* reached 150 million in 8 days, the daily box office became very unsatisfactory, only a few million every day.

"Lin Dao, this film was shot very brilliantly, but it was too oppressive and cruel.

The comments are also mostly positive, very objective, but precisely because of this, it caused many audiences to hesitate..."

Huayi specifically did a cinema line survey.

Walking down this data, the final box office of *The Message* should only reach about 200 million.

"Just like that, investment of 50 million, final box office 200 million, it's okay."

Lin Nan nodded and said after listening to Yue Jun's report.

After *The Founding of a Republic* was taken off the screen, China Film Group directly arranged *Hunt*, which was officially released today.

Although Liu Yifei had already seen this film in Venice, she still called Shu Chang to go to the cinema today.

The media was also reporting this matter.

"Golden Lion film *Hunt*, officially released today."

Quite a few actors in the circle even posted on Weibo, showing their movie tickets and reviews.

"Around us, 'hunting' can be seen everywhere..."

"The glamorous entertainment circle is originally a huge hunting ground."

……

Guo Fan greeted Lin Nan and began to run the promotion for *Source Code*.

This was after all the former's first movie; it was inevitable to borrow Lin Nan's fame in the promotion, and the latter didn't care about this point.

Since Xu Zheng got the director and male lead of *Lost on Journey* from Lin Nan, he was indeed dutiful.

Besides Wang Baoqiang, other roles were all carefully chosen by Xu Zheng.

5 million production cost, he strove for professional actors, and the salary couldn't be high.

Lin Nan took a look at the cast list; they were all very cost-effective.

"Regarding the start time, what thoughts do you have?"

Unlike Lu Yang, he could arrange directly, but for Xu Zheng and Xue Xiaolu, Lin Nan still had to give some autonomy.

Xu Zheng obviously also did quite a bit of homework.

"I think, since we're filming the awkward things that happen on the way home for the Spring Festival, we might as well film during the Spring Festival travel rush."

This way, the atmosphere background, actors blending in, can all be done most realistically..."

Lin Nan quite agreed with this idea.

"Then start filming during the Spring Festival. At that time, the company will send a producer and supervisor to the crew."

"Mm, also want to thank Lin Dao for the opportunity this time, I will cherish it." Xu Zheng followed the conversation and said.

"You really want to switch to directing?"

Lin Nan asked directly.

The other party didn't deny it.

"Actors are always picked and chosen; someone like me with no background is hard to get some good resources.

In my view, being a director is the best promotion path. Thank you again Lin Dao for giving me this opportunity."

Xu Zheng said seriously, very naked, but also very realistic.

Not saying anything else, at this moment, Lin Nan admired Xu Zheng; he saw reality clearly, and the plan was also very clear!

"Mm, wish you success."

……

Teacher and student's films, released at the same time, head-on competition, this was very worth watching.

Lin Nan's *Hunt*, Tian Zhuangzhuang's *The Warrior and the Wolf*.

The former, surrounded by films like *The Message*, still got a box office of over 7 million on the first day.

And *The Warrior and the Wolf*, only over 100,000 on the first day...

Lin Nan remembered what Tian Zhuangzhuang said to him.

"I can't do commercial films, can only sell copyrights, you don't learn these..."

How miserable *The Warrior and the Wolf* was at the domestic box office, the copyright outside should have sold just as well.

Otherwise, over these years, there wouldn't be people investing in Tian Zhuangzhuang time and time again.

He was different from those old guys who went to China Film Group to beg for food and counted on film support funds.

Quite a few acquaintances ran over to joke with Lin Nan. "This time, Director Tian's face is really wonderful, haha..."

When Tian Zhuangzhuang accepted the interview, he also looked at it very openly.

"I had this psychological preparation very early; the film industry belongs to all filmmakers, and even more belongs to young people..."

This pattern was very big.

Lu Zheng was now a shareholder of Wanda Film Industry, and his status in the circle instantly rose by several levels.

Now it could be considered that he had both money and resources from Wanda.

*My Beautiful Boss*, a city romance-themed film, just an opening press conference, the scene was comparable to the premiere of a big production.

Many people arrived; Ning Hao, Huang Xiaoming, etc., were all guests of honor.

"President Lu, Lin Dao asked me to wish Starlight Splendid's film smooth filming and big box office."

Hearing Yue Jun's words, Lu Zheng was stunned first, then immediately revealed a smile.

"Mm, thank Lin Dao for me."

"No problem."

After Yue Jun walked toward the crowd, Lu Zheng looked at Jing Tian who was a bit disappointed.

"The press conference is important, let's go over..."

…………

Lin Nan was giving Liu Yifei a make-up lesson.

Being a producer is not something you can do just by reading books.

What exactly to do, problems that might appear in the middle, how to coordinate, he helped her sort it out.

"So troublesome."

Liu Yifei tilted her head, leaning on Lin Nan; only in private would she be so casual.

"Why, regret it?"

"Hmph, I don't regret it."

Liu Yifei's personality of never admitting defeat was the point Lin Nan liked most.

"Now, I'm just taking you through all the work content; being a producer doesn't mean letting you do miscellaneous things.

Will give you a team; you only need to sit in the center and coordinate all sides."

Lin Nan said with a smile.

Liu Yifei nodded slightly. "The script, should pass the review very quickly, right?"

"Almost." This certainty, Lin Nan still had.

……

The Film Bureau had always had a green channel for several great directors.

Not two days later, information about *Brotherhood of Blades* appeared in the list of approved scripts and film filing list.

The entire film and television circle all looked over.

"Film: *Brotherhood of Blades*; Production Party: Lin Nan Film Industry;

Screenwriter: Lin Nan; Producer: Liu Yifei;

Director: Lu Yang..."

Media with well-informed sources, such as Sina, got more information.

"Ancient martial arts, cost 30 million, ensemble play, one female lead (young)..."

Even if there was only this little information, for the industry, it was enough.

Lin Nan Film Industry started to get involved in martial arts films?

No matter what the market for martial arts films was now, Lin Nan could let Liu Yifei be the producer; he couldn't possibly pit his own girlfriend, right?

In other words, being able to let his own girlfriend be the producer, this must be a good movie!

"How many roles? When is the audition casting?"

"That female role!"

……

Instantly, the circle became lively.

30 million cost, China Film Group and several other companies all had some thoughts.

"Chairman Han, this film forget it..."

"Chairman Wang..."

After Lin Nan continuously rejected several old friends, it was finally quiet.

As a result, immediately after, it was a large number of film and television companies and agencies going to ask Yue Jun about audition casting.

"Tell them, the casting of this play, the company doesn't interfere, it's decided by the crew."

"Mm, then I'll reply to them like this."

Regarding the casting matter, after it spread, everyone had thoughts.

What is called decided by the crew?

The crew currently only had two people, the director and the producer!

That is to say, get Lu Yang, or Liu Yifei nods?

This sounded like it was easier than getting a role from Lin Nan's side.

"Yawen, how is *Love is Not Blind* prepared?"

As soon as Wang Jinghua got the news, she thought of Zhu Yawen.

"Flower Sister, something up?" Zhu Yawen could vaguely guess something.

"Hehe, want to ask you to help inquire about the audition casting situation?"

In Wang Jinghua's view, Zhu Yawen was really too lucky, classmates with Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, and the relationship was quite good.

Not long ago, didn't he get the male lead of *Love is Not Blind*.

"Flower Sister, I suggest you go directly to Director Lu Yang..." Zhu Yawen said with a smile.

He wasn't stupid; if he wanted a role, he would definitely call, but consuming his own favors for others was absolutely impossible.

Wang Jinghua understood Zhu Yawen's meaning and didn't force it anymore.

……

Lu Yang was unknown before, but suddenly a large group of people who wanted to "know" him appeared these two days.

"Low-key, these people's purposes are all impure, the flattery is all fake..."

Lu Yang continued to hide at home, drawing his storyboards.

The director didn't show up, and Liu Yifei, this producer, was also very hard to contact.

Very few people knew the latter's private phone number; the vast majority of people only had Liu Mu's contact information...

Actresses born in the 80s were all prepared to ask Liu Yifei for roles.

Yang Mi was a bit uncomfortable; before, others were the female lead, playing Little Dragon Maiden, she could only play the small supporting role Guo Xiang.

Now she really wanted this female lead, but Liu Yifei was the producer...

It was very tangled!

……

Cai Yinong had already given up her previous thoughts; even she hadn't been a film producer, so what could she take to let Liu Shishi catch up to Liu Yifei?

"Sigh. Shishi, when the audition casting starts, I'll accompany you..."

"Mm, thank you sister."

In Cai Yinong's view, this female lead role, big flowers definitely wouldn't go.

The young actresses who could compete were just those few; she could guess who would be there.

It was nothing more than Yang Mi, Tang Yan, these young actresses who were currently popular; as long as Liu Yifei didn't act, everyone had a chance, it just depended on how to operate.

Liu Mu was very emotional; back when her daughter was still small, she often took her to auditions.

In a blink of an eye, it changed to others coming to her to ask for resources and roles.

"Xixi, quite a few people called these two days."

"Mom, who are they?"

"Agencies that wanted to sign you before are all there, and some individuals, all wanting to recommend or self-recommend to you, this 'producer'."

After Liu Mu finished speaking, she dotingly stroked her daughter's long hair; she was very satisfied with this situation now.

"It's a pity Changchang took another play, otherwise it could be given to her."

Liu Yifei looked regretful and began to look at the list summarized by Liu Mu. ===== CHAPTER 106 =====