Chapter 267 April, "Painted Skin 2", A Qing Dynasty Drama

Lin Nan had carefully considered the issue of signing people from the brokerage company before.

Some people are more suitable to be actors, and some people are more suitable to be stars.

Lin Nan can accept both, and he can sign both.

However, he also hopes that all contracted artists can have some acting skills and not be too incompetent.

Therefore, there is a training period in the contract of the newcomers, the purpose is to let them lay some foundations in school so that they will not understand nothing.

"There are many good prospects who have signed with an agency before taking the art exam. After that, we can slowly select them from among the current students."

Yue Jun and Jiang Yuerou visited the three major colleges this time, but in the end they only gained one newcomer.

But this can be regarded as a good preparation. I will be more familiar with it next time, and I won’t be as unprepared as I was the first time.

Lin Nan saw the admission list announced by the Nortel Performance Department. There were many familiar names, and several child actors were all admitted.

Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan, Li Xian...

Lin Nan suddenly thought of Reba.

"Although the first two years are mainly for her to lay the foundation in school, she should have an agent and a reserve assistant. You should arrange it as soon as possible."

"Well, I will make arrangements in the next two days."

…

Andy Lau's "Future Police" is officially released.

Since "The Martian", domestic science fiction films have had a reference template for comparison, at least that's what netizens and audiences do.

The box office of 5.9 million on the first day showed a lot of problems, and the Internet was full of ridicule.

"Wang Jing made another bad movie!"

"It's completely pseudo-science fiction, with fake special effects, ridiculous plot, and plagiarism..."

"This movie shouldn't focus on special effects. It's more like a low-budget action comedy..."

"With an investment of 200 million, I can't figure out where the money went?"

"China Film should not invest in such a deceptive movie..."

Lin Nan estimated that Han Sanping was definitely having a headache again at the moment. There was no need to guess in this movie, he would definitely lose blood.

Several movies to be released in April have begun to be promoted with great fanfare.

Among them, "Ip Man 2" and "Dulara" are the most eye-catching.

The former has the blessing of the first film and is jointly produced by Lin Nan Pictures and Yinghuang;

For the latter, Xu Jinglei alone started the topic and was very good at stirring up the conversation.

In the entertainment industry, it is not easy for a woman to get ahead. She must have a noble person, and Xu Jinglei has never stopped having noble people...

At the same time, Ning Hao's Bad Monkey announced the cast list of "The Robbery".

The information in the male protagonist column made actors and actresses in the industry raise eyebrows.

Lei Jiayin, who just signed a contract with Shanhai Media, got the leading role in a movie by a big director? Is there really no default decision?

When Yang Mi learned the news, she was still very excited, which showed that she was right to strive to sign a contract with Shanhai Media.

"There is a high probability that it is not an internal decision. I heard that Lei Jiayin and Zhang Yi both auditioned, and Director Ning chose the former."

Zeng Jia saw what Yang Mi was thinking at a glance and spoke.

"Is that so?" the latter asked doubtfully.

"Yeah. You've had a lot more announcements and endorsements recently, so you can wait for "Painted Skin 2"."

Zeng Jia nodded and Yang Mi's eyes lit up.

"Don't even think about the female lead. You can fight for the second female lead. "The Robbery" is only a 50 million movie, but "Painted Skin 2" is different.

The investment for the first part was over 100 million, and the second part will only be even higher..."

Yang Mi thinks what Zeng Jia said makes sense.

There are rumors outside that the heroine of the second part will probably still be Zhou Xun. She is self-aware and she will definitely not be as good as Zhou Xun, so she will try to get the second female lead!

…

Lin Nan even admired Wu Ershan.

This guy heard that the script of "Painted Skin 2" had been reviewed and came over again.

"Have you finished filming "Sword Laughter"?"

"It was completed a year ago, and the post-production process has just been completed recently."

Wu Ershan knew everything and mentioned what happened last time again.

"Director Lin, are you still planning to direct "Painted Skin 2" yourself?"

This question was very naked and not covered up at all.

Last time Wu Ershan came to the company to recommend himself and prepared a lot of things.

When he was on the set of "Painted Skin" before, Lin Nan could tell that Wu Ershan was talented, but he was also partial to science.

"The investment for the sequel must be more than 100 million, do you understand what I mean?"

To Wu Ershan, these words were almost a death sentence.

A movie that costs hundreds of millions to produce cannot be left in the hands of someone without much experience.

"I...I understand what Director Lin means. Can I apply for the position of assistant director with you?"

Wu Ershan asked seriously, but Lin Nan did not answer, but took out a script from the cabinet.

"Let's do this. I'll give you half a month to draw the storyboards. Bring them to me when the time comes."

"Director Lin?" Wu Ershan was a little confused. Didn't he already reject him?

"At least let me see what the sequel you have in mind looks like before I can consider it."

Lin Nan knew very well that the same script would produce different effects in the hands of different directors.

He wanted to see Wu Ershan's creativity and had other ideas.

"I, within ten days, I will bring all the footage over and ask Director Lin for guidance."

Wu Ershan immediately expressed his stance and was very decisive.

Twenty minutes later, Lin Nan was the only one left in the office.

"Let's take a look at his storyboards first. If it doesn't work, I'll direct it myself. If there are any unexpected surprises, even better, just come over and be a 'worker', haha..."

Lin Nan thinks his idea is very good.

…………

Outside the world, a post titled "Young directors should not be narcissistic" caused heated discussions in the industry.

The poster is a member of the Film Censorship Board.

I wonder if Ning Hao has been submitting "No Man's Land" too frequently recently, which has annoyed this powerful old man.

This person criticized directly in the post by name.

"Ning Hao has been immersed, lost and narcissistic in the honors of "Stone" and "Racing", unable to extricate himself and unable to see the reality clearly..."

Now, everyone is reminded of the fact that "No Man's Land" was killed again and again.

Although the other party quickly deleted the post, the impact it caused cannot be suppressed.

There are a lot of discussions online.

"You are 65 years old, why don't you retire? The old man is too 'conscientious', haha..."

"You are old at heart. Are you very skilled at surfing the Internet?"

"How many young directors are qualified to be narcissistic?"

"This is not just about Director Ning Hao, right? Does Director Lin Nan have a role..."

…

Lin Nan felt a little baffled. The title of this post was very clear, it was aimed at all young directors! Has he been harmed by Chi Yu?

"Director Han, what is the old man doing?"

Lin Nan called specifically to inquire about Han Sanping.

"All of them are in their sixties. The bureau wants them to withdraw early. They are frozen right now."

"Then what? Posting out of nowhere to cause trouble?"

“‘No Man’s Land’ was the trigger.

Now I am telling you clearly, please go and tell Ning Hao that this movie should either be remade or just pretend it has never been made. China Film’s investment is regarded as a loss..."

If Han Sanping can say such words, it seems that these old men will most likely not be able to retreat early.

"Okay, I'll go tell him."

Lin Nan felt a little sympathy for Ning Hao. He had given an ambiguous answer before, but this time he directly sentenced him to death.

When Ning Hao received the call and listened to Lin Nan's message, he was silent for a few minutes.

"I know, it's impossible to pretend it hasn't been filmed...

After I finish "Heist", I will rewrite the script of "No Man's Land" and reshoot the second half. "

Lin Nan could tell that Ning Hao was in a bad mood at the moment, so he didn't talk much.

"Let's work on "The Robbery" first, and then take your time. If you're short of funds, just let me know and I won't bother you."

The people in the circle are watching the excitement this time.

…………

Qingming Festival is also a good time.

It’s a pity that a group of domestic films failed to live up to expectations and were beaten by “Alice in Wonderland”, which only had a 3D version.

"Changchang and I went to see it. Anne Hathaway's The White Queen was very beautiful."

Liu Yifei told Lin Nan about this Disney movie.

"In my eyes, she's not as good-looking as you."

Regardless of whether there is a trap or not, Lin Nan definitely has a trap.

"Ah? You are becoming more and more, well, glib..."

Obviously, Miss Liu was very satisfied with Lin Nan's attitude. She rolled her eyes at Lin Nan with a smile and said angrily.

…

Many netizens are beginning to worry about Lin Nan's "Thieves".

Because Andy Lau's "Future Police" is too popular.

After the box office reaches 50 million, it is almost dead, and there is a high probability that it will not reach 60 million.

Sometimes Lin Nan is also curious. Logically speaking, Liu Tianwang's acting skills are not bad, but the movies he accepts frequently lose money, as if he never chooses scripts.

However, Lin Nan is still confident about the quality of "Thieves".

Ying Huang can't wait for the release of "Ip Man 2".

"Director Lin, we are going to mention the premiere in advance and build up the excitement and topic in advance."

Yang Shoucheng still has great ideas.

"sure."

"Director Lin didn't come when the first part premiered. This time we must be there."

Lin Nan did not refuse this request. With the first film as a foundation, the results of the second film are definitely not bad.

"I'll make time."

"Director Lin can bring Yifei with him, haha."

What an old fox! Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

He went alone, or took Liu Yifei with him. Obviously the latter was more topical.

…

The annual Cannes Film Festival has begun its final round of film selection.

Lin Nan was lucky enough to be invited, but he was self-aware.

"Thieves" is a purely commercial film and it is impossible to get nominated, so Lin Nan refused.

He also sent a thank you email and promised that if there are suitable works in the future, he will definitely bring them to Cannes. After all, of the three major film festivals, only Cannes has not been to Lin Nan.

"Golden Palm, Golden Palm..."

After muttering a few words, Lin Nan felt a little drifting. He was really dreaming about the Palme d'Or.

After thinking for a while, Lin Nan decided to include both the Golden Bear and the Golden Palm in his career plans as a director, and he had to give it a try no matter what.

"Director Chen can do it, so can I..."

…………

Very few graduate students from Nortel apply for deferment of graduation for two consecutive years.

Zhao Yanzi has contributed a record this time.

Because they belong to the same period, Lin Nan, Huang Xiaoming and others were compared by the media.

Lin Nan Pictures, third floor.

This should be the first time for all signed artists to gather in the company.

Lei Jiayin, who had just got the role of "Little Northeast", was obviously in a very good mood. He was greeting Reba, the prospective junior, but the smile on his face really didn't look like a good person.

Zhang Yi was much more stable. Perhaps he was taking care of the atmosphere on the scene and chatting with Yang Mi.

When Lin Nan came in, the four people instantly quieted down.

"Director Lin."

"Director Lin."

...

Lin Nan nodded and looked at Reba.

This girl really gave a good impression at first glance. It seems that her personality should be very good.

"Nothing particularly important, just let you meet each other and get to know each other."

Several people smiled and relaxed a little.

"In the future, when there are more people, there will definitely be competition for resources. This is inevitable no matter which agency."

Lin Nan's words calmed the four people instantly, especially Reba, the newbie, who looked a little nervous.

"Of course, there are not many people now, so you don't have to think about these things, haha..."

Lin Nan's tension and relaxation really made people breathe heavily.

"Hey, Director Lin is really good at bluffing. I make a living by my acting skills. As long as the acting is better than mine, I will admit defeat even if I can't win, haha."

Zhang Yi was not shy at all, and he also wanted to liven up the atmosphere.

"Today I invite you to dinner, the meaning is very simple. Whether there are few people now or many people in the future, don't have internal conflicts.

In addition, Shanhai Media will not have any one brother and one sister, understand?"

Lin Nan knew that it might be very harmonious in a short period of time, but as time goes by and there are more people, there will definitely be cliques and groups of two or three, which cannot be stopped.

But at this moment, the agency is just being established, and he still hopes to avoid this situation as much as possible.

The four people nodded in tacit understanding.

"I understand, the first brother is you, the first sister is Yifei, hehe..."

Lin Nan looked at Zhang Yi speechlessly, this old oil stick, he really knows how to talk!

Lei Jiayin and Reba laughed beside him, and Yang Mi became a little restrained.

"Director Lin, when will the cast of the company's "Painted Skin 2" be confirmed?"

Yang Mi couldn't help asking. Among the four people, she was the only one who cared about this.

The other three, Lei Jiayin took "The Big Robbery", Reba was not considered in the past two years, and Zhang Yi just signed with another crew.

Lin Nan glanced at Yang Mi, "Wait a few days, you should have a chance."

Hearing this, Yang Mi instantly felt relieved. In her opinion, this was no different from a promise.

"Well, thank you Director Lin."

At noon, Lin Nan fulfilled his promise to treat everyone to a meal. It was the first time for several contracted artists to have a meal together.

Within two hours, photos of Lin Nan and his group appeared on the Internet.

Among them, Reba, as a newcomer, was particularly eye-catching.

Everyone in the industry knew that this was the newcomer signed by Shanhai Media at Shanghai Theatre Academy.

…………

Cai Yinong sighed as she watched the news.

She really didn't expect that Lin Nan's agency would come to Shanghai Theatre Academy to sign a newcomer, and a minority.

But this look is pretty good. She thinks Tangren can also sign one later.

Cai Yinong called his assistant in.

"How is the budget for that TV series going?"

"Mr. Cai, the budget has been made, but the script is not ready yet.

After all, the screenwriters have to read the original novel thoroughly before they can start adapting it."

The assistant was a little curious why Cai Yinong suddenly asked about this.

"What about the casting on Director Li's side?"

Cai Yinong knew that casting and script writing were carried out at the same time.

The script will follow the original novel, and the casting can also be selected according to the original novel.

"Director Li said that Hu Ge's makeup photo is really not good-looking, he is not suitable for this kind of play."

Cai Yinong frowned when he heard this.

If you want to say which actor in Tangren is really good in the circle, it is only Hu Ge, and the others... are far behind.

"What about Shi Shi? Should be fine?"

"No problem, the look is very good."

Cai Yinong was relieved when he heard this.

This play was originally to promote Liu Shishi, but it's a pity that Hu Ge couldn't be added, otherwise it would be more perfect.

"Notify Director Yue Jun of Lin Nan Pictures and tell him the budget first."

"Okay, Mr. Cai."

After the assistant left, Cai Yinong leaned back in his chair. After this TV series, Tangren and Lin Nan Pictures had nothing to do with each other.

……

"No need to prepare clothes so early? The premiere of "Ip Man 2" is still a few days away."

It is said that there are no ugly women, only lazy women, but Liu Yifei is also beautiful when she is lazy, let alone when she is diligent.

"It is precisely because there are only a few days left that I have to choose it in advance.

These sets are all picked by them for me. Which one do you think is the best match?"

Liu Yifei raised her eyebrows at Lin Nan and asked with a smile.

"Choose a number with your eyes closed. The one you count is the one you want, haha..."

Lin Nan made a joke, but he didn't expect Miss Liu to really do it. She was so cute.

…………

Ying Huang sent out the invitation to the premiere of "Ip Man 2" several days in advance.

This movie, co-produced with Lin Nan Pictures, was favored by many people in the industry.

No matter whose face it was for, everyone promised to be on time.

"Director Lin, Tangren's budget has arrived."

"How much?"

"The initial budget is 50 million."

Lin Nan nodded.

"For a costume drama, this amount is not bad. Anyway, we only account for 40%. You should contact them as soon as possible."

Yue Jun had just left Lin Nan's office when the latter's phone vibrated.

"Cai Yinong?"

"Hello, Mr. Cai? Well, I already know the budget... Is there anything else?"

...

When Lin Nan asked that question, he guessed what Cai Yinong was going to say.

The income brought by Hu Ge's participation in "Painted Skin" is far beyond the reach of Tangren's TV series.

At least, there are many movies willing to invite Hu Ge to audition for the male lead or male second, but not many of them are of high quality.

"The core actors of "Painted Skin 2" have not changed. This was decided a long time ago. The others have not started to be selected yet. I will consider it when the time comes."

Lin Nan did not give Cai Yinong an accurate answer, but I believe she can hear the meaning.

Although Hu Ge and Lin Nan are friends, there are better relationships.

"Well, thank you Director Lin..."

As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, Cai Yinong understood the meaning. Hu Ge had no chance this time.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan smiled and shook his head.

"After this Qing Dynasty drama, the cooperation is over..."

Today is still one thousand words short.

Tomorrow, three updates will make up for it.