Chapter 361

Facts have proven that the three people Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and Tong Dawei combined still have strong box office appeal.

"American Dreams in China" reported 30.15 million on the first day, and with rave reviews, it showed strong box office potential.

In the eyes of the industry, this is another movie with a floor of 300-400 million and 500 million not being high. China Film's investment this time was profitable.

Various domestic films are announcing their release dates one after another, and Lin Nan Film Industry hasn't fallen behind either.

"Produced by Lin Nan Film Industry, directed by Guo Fan, and starring Luo Jin, Wan Qian, Reba, Tang Yan, Sun Yizhou, and others, the sci-fi romance film 'About Time' is scheduled for August 1st..."

Just as Lu Yang's movie hit 500 million, Guo Fan followed closely behind, plus "Finding Mr. Right" which ended its run at the end of March.

Three movies, two of which have been released, and the combined box office has already broken 1 billion, not counting those trailer advertisements.

For a time, Lin Nan Film Industry became the object of discussion in the industry again; this profitability is too strong.

"Lin Dao, the special effects for 'The Four 2' have all been finalized."

"Then notify Enlight and have them send someone over."

Lin Nan didn't even look up and replied directly.

Counting the time, the script review for "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" should have results in these two days.

He took out his phone and hesitated before dialing.

Waited for thirty seconds, no answer; called again, still no answer; called a third time, hung up in one second!

"Han Dong, how come you're not even answering the phone? Hahaha..."

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh out loud; he planned to go to China Film again in the afternoon to wander around.

What kind of role is Zuo Shanshan?

That is a mountain king who has entrenched himself for decades, with numerous subordinates, surviving through the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Beiyang era, and the Manchukuo period without declining.

Such a character, to put it bluntly, is a bandit leader, but to put it another way, he is also a local emperor among bandits.

He must naturally carry a powerful oppressive force and the aura of someone in a high position.

Act? Can the oppressive force and aura acted out be as natural as the gestures of someone who holds great power and has lived in a high position for a long time?

Old Han, isn't he someone who holds great power and has lived in a high position? And he happens to be in the film and television industry too.

A top director must also be a qualified actor.

Thinking about it this way, isn't Han Sanping more suitable for this role than any actor?

News came out from Huayi's side.

"Director Feng Xiaogang's new film 'Personal Tailor' has successfully wrapped up filming today. The company will ensure the film lands smoothly in the New Year slot."

Many people in the industry had their attention attracted by this news.

Counting it up, "Personal Tailor" only filmed for less than two months, right? It's really fast!

But shouting about going to the New Year slot right after finishing filming is enough to show how much confidence Feng Xiaogang has.

Some producers and movies aiming for the New Year slot have to consider it carefully.

Anyway, looking at Ning Hao's appearance, "No Man's Land" is definitely going to take root in the New Year slot, and he won't be afraid of anyone who comes.

"Come on, I'm rooting for you, take it in one go, muma."

Liu Yifei kissed Lin Nan with a grin and waved her fair, tender fist at him.

"Those who know, know I'm going to China Film; those who don't, would think I'm going to the battlefield." Lin Nan teased with a smile.

"Oh, it's about the same, just treat the opponent as Han Dong, take him down."

Miss Liu's metaphor felt quite appropriate.

When Lin Nan ran to China Film again and saw Han Sanping, the other party's face instantly turned black.

It was almost as if the words "not welcome" and "get lost quickly" were written on his face.

"Han Dong, don't be so distant..."

"If it's about the movie project investment, you can sit down and talk; if it's still about playing some crooked ideas, turn around quickly and get out."

"Also, bringing him over without reporting to me, go write a self-criticism later and bring it over." Han Sanping scolded the secretary again.

The secretary was also confused at this moment; didn't you say before that he could be brought in directly? Why suddenly write a self-criticism?

Lin Nan waved his hand at the secretary, signaling him to go out first, and then spoke to Han Sanping with a smile.

"Han Dong, look at Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen, and the others; which one of them hasn't been both a director and an actor? You seem to have only made cameos.

Of course, you are definitely no worse than them, a 400 million box office club director. Come try the second male lead! He's a local overlord!"

Lin Nan's flattery might have hit the hoof again; Han Sanping was clearly amused to the point of anger.

"Hehe, in the end, you've made up your mind to have me play that what, that what 'Zuo Shanshan'?"

Lin Nan nodded subconsciously: "That character just needs the aura and oppressive force of someone in a high position, a sinister and cunning personality, and the habit of being suspicious by nature..."

The more Lin Nan spoke, the darker Han Sanping's face became; he hurriedly changed his words:

"Let's just talk about being in a high position; no matter how well the actors in the industry act, can they be as real as you?

You are the helmsman of the industry, definitely strategic, considerate, and meticulous; just adapt a little, and you'll definitely get into character..."

Lin Nan's voice got lower and lower, because Han Sanping had already picked up the landline on the desk, "Security department, come to my office, drag someone out for me, now, immediately, right away..."

"Sigh, don't, Han Dong. If you do this, I'll really go find Chairman Ren."

"Damn it, still threatening me? You go ahead..."

"Hey hey, don't grab the tools, Han Dong."

Lin Nan watched Han Sanping pick up a file bag from the desk, about to throw it over; he immediately dodged, fortunately wearing sportswear.

Just out of the office, he heard the familiar sound of the file bag hitting the door.

But Lin Nan still felt that Han Sanping was a bit "gentler" than the first time.

When going downstairs, he really saw four security guards walking towards him; they greeted him and then brushed past.

"This is going too far! Really calling people?"

Lin Nan ran to the parking spot in one breath, got in the car and waited; in less than three minutes, those four people turned back again.

Seeing Lin Nan's car from afar, they even waved with a smile, counting as a greeting?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt he had to use his trump card. Lin Nan took out his phone and called Yue Jun.

"Lin Dao?"

"Notify Han Jia, have her come to the company tomorrow, no, the day after tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I'll tell her in a while."

Ending the call, Lin Nan drove away from China Film.

Outside, "American Dreams in China" took 3 days to climb the threshold of 100 million box office, reporting 103 million.

The acting skills of Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and Tong Dawei also became the focus of discussion and comparison.

The three are all top male stars in the mainland, so it's inevitable they'd be compared.

But sometimes, what you fear is what comes.

Although the movie had a very good reputation, the past grievances and gossip about the three of them all popped up at once.

Who snatched whose resources, who sabotaged whom; the internet was truly a lively scene.

Lin Nan was staying at home, scrolling through Weibo, giving Han Sanping two days of buffer time; he couldn't pursue too tightly.

"Passed review?"

Scrolling through news and finding his own company, this was quite rare.

The speed of media dissemination is truly fast; in less than half an hour, the entire film industry seemed to know.

"The official website of the Film Bureau shows that the new script submitted by Lin Nan Film Industry has passed review. The script is adapted from the novel 'Tracks in the Snowy Forest', script title: 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain'."

The entire film industry paid attention to this whole piece of news.

Because Lin Nan only said at the beginning of the month that his new movie was being prepared. And Lu Yang and Guo Fan couldn't start their next movie so quickly.

Then, this "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" is likely Lin Nan's new script!

"Get ready, the phone will have to be busy in a while."

Liu Yifei pouted and complained.

She knew that there would definitely be a large number of people coming to inquire about the movie's casting, although it hadn't been officially filed yet.

"Look, here it comes."

Lin Nan shook his phone at Liu Yifei, but it wasn't an actor's, it was Wang Changtian's.

"Hello, Chairman Wang?"

"Is it this movie?"

"Right, it's this one, the investment amount is over 100 million; in a few days, after I handle another matter, we'll sit down and discuss the investment share."

"Good, I'll wait for your news. However, what matter still needs you to handle for a few days?"

"The matter of asking Han Dong to play 'Zuo Shanshan', haha..."

Lin Nan said with a smile, and Liu Yifei on the side was also amused. Because the phone was on speaker, there was deathly silence on the other end, but it definitely wasn't hung up.

After a long time, Wang Changtian finally came back to his senses, "You're not joking, are you?"

"Of course not, I've already gone to see him twice."

"Got scolded out?"

"Yeah, but, I still want to try to fight for it, hehehe."

"You, you're really iron-headed, be careful about being thrown out next time." Wang Changtian also started joking.

"That definitely won't happen, next time I'll let someone else go."

"Who?"

"Confidential."

Not long after hanging up Wang Changtian's phone, Wanda's also came; he gave the same explanation to Ye Ning as well.

However, for groups like Shanghai Film, Emperor, and Western Film, Lin Nan didn't make any promises, only able to say tactfully that the investors were already enough.

"Looks like this is Lin Dao Nan's new movie, keep an eye on the movements over there at all times; this movie has quite a few roles!"

In the film and television industry, a large number of film companies, talent agencies, and actors were all eyeing "The Taking of Tiger Mountain".

Everyone could still look up "Tracks in the Snowy Forest", which has numerous roles; even after adaptation, it's impossible to reduce too many roles, and it might even increase roles.

Lin Nan of course still had his usual habit: prioritize his own people and those around him who could be squeezed in; anyway, there were only a few.

Lin Nan's office.

It wasn't Han Jia's first time coming here, and she was quite familiar.

"Senior Lin, is it really an investment of over 100 million?"

"Yes, the investment for this movie is over 100 million."

Lin Nan looked at Han Jia, who had a surprised look, and could imagine her mood.

Being an assistant director for a movie with an investment scale of over 100 million for the first time, surprise, pressure, nervousness... all kinds of emotions should be there.

"Calling you over today is for serious business. Assistant director, time to work!"

"Casting?"

"Right, the organization gives you a task: go lobby an actor to participate in this movie."

Hearing this, Han Jia instantly sat up straight, looking solemn and serious.

"Senior Lin, don't worry, whoever you want to find, leave it to me.

I also know quite a few big names in the industry from Old Han's side... they will all give Old Han face!"

Uh...

Looking at Han Jia, who seemed a bit "silly", Lin Nan didn't know what to say.

Did she really not realize that there would be anyone Lin Nan couldn't invite and still needed her to lobby?

"Han Dong, I'll leave it to you."

Han Jia was stunned, as if she hadn't reacted.

"Senior Lin, what did you say? My dad?"

A moment later, she asked blankly.

Lin Nan smiled embarrassedly, "Right, invite Han Dong to play 'Zuo Shanshan'..."

At this, Han Jia was truly dumbfounded.

"I, I, you, Senior Lin, you're bullying people too much. You didn't have good intentions when you asked me to be the assistant director at the beginning, right?"

Han Jia glared at Lin Nan and questioned.

"How can you say that? Someone of Han Dong's status, think about it, would he care about the nickname Zhang Dapao gave him?

I just think that Han Dong has lived in a high position for a long time, and playing 'Zuo Shanshan' would be more natural and realistic..."

Lin Nan started to bluff, no, started to reason.

"But, although I've joked about this with my dad, but... can it work?"

Han Jia felt Lin Nan's reasoning made sense, but was still a bit hesitant.

Letting herself lobby Old Han, this felt weird no matter how she thought about it, but she couldn't figure out where it was weird for a while.

At this time, Lin Nan was still "reasoning".

"I've set my mind on Han Dong playing this role; if I can't invite him, the crew might keep dragging it out.

Dragging it out, it'll be August, September; Old Jiang is afraid he won't let you wander outside, make-up exams, make-up exams..."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Han Jia immediately glared: "You're bullying people!"

"I wouldn't dare; if you go back and say this to your dad, he'll kill me." Lin Nan shook his head.

Just when he thought he would have to spend a lot of words, Han Jia spoke up.

Her eyes rolled around, her face carrying a hint of cunning and determination:

"As long as you agree to a few conditions, I'll help you persuade my dad."

"You say." Lin Nan nodded immediately.

"My graduation work, the short film, you sign on as executive producer."

"Can do."

This is a small matter; Lin Nan guessed it should be an idea given by others; Han Jia definitely didn't have this awareness.

"My graduation thesis, I want to write about the content of the movie 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain', you help me sign it."

"Can do, anything else?"

"Just so much for now, I'll talk about it if I think of it later."

Lin Nan laughed and nodded, "Fine. Then Han Dong?"

"Leave it to me, I'm an only daughter, he has to listen to me!"

Looking at Han Jia, who was patting her chest and sounding confident, Lin Nan thought of a sentence.

"This cotton-padded jacket, it's leaking air!"

Half an hour later, Lin Nan personally sent Han Jia out of the company building.

"You have to give some effort, I'm counting on you."

"Don't worry, leave it to me; I'm now first the assistant director of 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain', everything else comes later..."

Watching Han Jia get in the car and leave, Lin Nan suddenly realized a problem and felt a bit of lingering fear.

"Once Han Dong knows I abducted his daughter to deal with him, will he kill me?"

(End of chapter)