Chapter 40 The Crew of "Urban Son-in-Law Dragon King" Starts Filming

March 5, Saturday, sunny weather.

Today, "Urban Son-in-law Dragon King" was officially confirmed to be filmed, exclusively produced by Penguin Video, and directed by Wei Fan and served as the chief producer.

The original author Pu Dingle served as the chief screenwriter, and Wang Jin and Zhang Wei served as deputy screenwriters.

The filming cost 5 million yuan.

This is the result of Wei Fan taking the script to Penguin Film and Television to discuss the project. Penguin was optimistic about the project, invested 1 million, and took 10% of the dividend rights.

In other words, after this film is on Penguin Video, in addition to the fixed share, 10% of the total revenue will go into Penguin's pocket.

This result is very good.

With someone sharing the risk, Wei Fan can also feel a little more at ease.

Moreover, the production funds have increased by 1 million, which may be insignificant for a big movie. It can be used for publicity and promotion, and it will not be used for a few days of Weibo hot searches.

But for a low-cost drama, it is already much more generous.

Wei Fan brought the deputy director, production team, makeup team and photography team to Beijing Art.

Checked into the guesthouse of Beijing Art School with great fanfare.

Now, all the students of Beijing Art School knew that there was a crew produced by Penguin Pictures, which was going to shoot a TV series of the same name adapted from "Urban Son-in-law Dragon King", and they were selecting actors at this school.

The crew was going to use new actors, and the director was a senior from Beijing Art School.

In an instant, the students of the acting department were all excited!

Many students were eyeing this opportunity. It didn't matter whether they made money or not, the main thing was to have a role.

Qualifications!

Actors with performance experience will find it easier to find a crew after graduation.

And if this drama becomes popular, they will be well-known actors who have starred in a certain popular TV series.

They were so shining in their student days, what will happen when they go out?

Of course, this is the fantasy of many students of the acting department.

Most people may only play a small role, have a few lines, and die after one episode.

There are only a few male protagonists, female protagonists, male and female supporting roles. If a few more are decided by the unspoken rules, there will not be many left for them to compete.

Wait!

Unspoken rules?

Male director?

Male screenwriter?

The girls, who are in their prime and have different looks, have some ideas.

Who will ask which room the director and screenwriter live in?

In the girls' dormitory 520, Zhu Yinyin listened to everyone's discussion with a sparkling light in her eyes.

She had known the news for a long time and had contacted the author of the original work. At least when casting, her starting point was much higher than others.

The face of the original author at least allowed her to pass the first round of auditions.

Moreover, she had studied the two main female characters in the book "Urban Son-in-law Dragon King" and did her homework.

In terms of performance, she believed that she could definitely surpass others!

Since the crew has come, she should also use her means.

Open WeChat and find Pu Jie.

That night.

The dean of the acting department, the dean of the directing department and the deputy principal in charge of the school received this outstanding alumnus together.

What is an outstanding alumnus?

Those who can donate to the school, provide employment quotas, and are famous are all.

Wei Fan wanted Pu Jie to come to the dinner party to show off in front of the school leaders so that he could help them in the future.

Pu Jie refused.

It was not because he was socially anxious, but because he had an appointment tonight.

After finishing typing early, Pu Jie put on the new coat he bought for himself during the Chinese New Year.

He glanced at the message on his phone, smiled slightly, and went out.

In the 520 girls' dormitory.

Zhu Yinyin held the phone with a gloomy expression.

Looking at Jiang Yuhan who was putting on makeup with a happy look on her face, she felt a bad premonition

"Yuhan, are you going to dinner tonight?"

"No, Yinyin, I'm going to have steak with my friends tonight"

"Oh? Which friend? Do I know him? Is he your boyfriend?"

Jiang Yuhan blushed.

"Not yet. Not yet. We're just ordinary friends"

Not the kind of ordinary friends who get spun around, right?

"Why don't you take me with you? I'll help you with some advice. I just happen to want to eat steak."

Jiang Yuhan showed a hint of hesitation on her face, and then said, "No, no, I didn't tell anyone."

"Nothing wrong, we sisters will have dinner with him, it's a bargain for him, let's go~"

Zhu Yinyin had already put on her makeup and started to pull Jiang Yuhan with her.

Jiang Yuhan was a soft-hearted person and didn't know how to refuse.

"Well, then, don't talk nonsense, we are really just ordinary friends."

Her voice was as thin as a mosquito, and with that blushing look, who could believe that this was an ordinary friend?

Zhu Yinyin didn't believe it anyway.

The two of them went out hand in hand with their phones.

Under the bright light of Zhu Yinyin's phone screen, the WeChat chat box appeared.

[Zhu Yinyin: Are you free tonight? Do you want to watch a movie together? ]

[Pu Jie: Uh. I have an appointment tonight, sorry]

[Zhu Yinyin: Are you having dinner with the crew? I can wait for you to leave and then come find you]

[Pu Jie: No, I don’t have time today, let’s talk about it another day]

[Zhu Yinyin: OK.]

In the school guesthouse, Pu Jie came to meet Wei Fan. The main reason was that the actor audition would start tomorrow, and the two of them confirmed some matters.

The male lead Wei Fan had already been arranged, Guan Yunpeng.

He was a little-known actor.

He has played some supporting roles before, but this is his first starring role in a movie.

Wei Fan showed Pu Jie a photo of him wearing makeup.

Strong, handsome, with sharp eyes and crooked mouth!

Although he didn’t know why a photo could express sharpness, Pu Jie saw the sharpness and bohemianism in his eyes.

"How is it? Do you have the style of the Dragon King?"

"Yes, yes, this crooked mouth is definitely there! It's such a dragon king!"

Pu Jie felt that the image of the Dragon King was exactly the same as the one in the book. Just put a photo there and twist his mouth, he was the Dragon King!

"Come, look at this again"

It's another photo, it's the same man from before, wearing ordinary clothes, looking at the front and smiling.

Thin, sunny and honest.

The contrast from just now is huge, the sharpness in his eyes disappeared, and he became an ordinary honest person.

At first glance, he looks like a new employee in the office, someone who can bully anyone.

"this!"

Wei Fan said with a smile: "Not bad, right? This is a photo of the Dragon King's daily life. The one above is an explosion photo. The two forms can be switched at will. When I read your novel, I thought of him!"

"This actor is very good. He is really honest when he plays a coward, and he is domineering when he plays the Dragon King. He was born for this drama. What do you think of him playing Long Aotian?"

Pu Jie also had to admire Wei Fan's casting skills, and his confidence in this drama increased a bit.

Paired with his novel background + the first draft of gold medal screenwriter Wang Xiang + the adaptation of two professional gun screenwriters + Wei Fan's script control, it is definitely possible.

"That's it! It's him! I can't watch Dragon King without him."

"Hahaha!"

The two agreed on the male lead.

Wei Fan quietly said again: "The acting skills are good and not expensive."

Pu Jie gave a thumbs up, which made the director understand the arrangement.

"As for the heroine and supporting actress."

Wei Fan slapped his chest: "The audition for the heroine Xiaotong, and the supporting actress Lin Jiayao, do you have any recommendations? I can bring an audition tomorrow. As long as the image and temperament match the role, I will definitely respect your opinion."

This has been made clear.

Just send your unspoken actress over as a formality.

Everyone is in this business and knows everything.

"Are you auditioning for the heroine? Doesn't the senior have any favorite candidates?"

Wei Fan looked serious: "The heroine's role is throughout the whole drama. I need a newcomer who can agree with her role to play the role and reach the level of co-starring with Guan Yunpeng. Only in this way can we ensure the foundation of the actors in this drama."

Pu Jie was in awe!

This is because she doesn’t have her own actress, her character is much higher than that of a screenwriter.

"The senior level is still high! He worked hard for this drama and sacrificed his personal interests."

Wei Fan waved his hand calmly.

“Originally this is what I should do.”

Seeing Pu Jie leave with admiration in his eyes, Wei Fan felt proud.

Choosing the right actors does not conflict with that.

Now that it’s all done, wouldn’t it be beautiful?

And during the process of screening, many actresses are thinking. They will wonder if others have approached the director in the middle of the night to discuss the film. If others have gone and they haven't, wouldn't it be the end?

We have already come this far, and we are still one step away from becoming the heroine, so why not be cruel to yourself.

In this way, the actresses became entangled with each other.

Of course, Pu Jie would not have thought of these things.

He was walking to the school gate humming a tune, preparing to spend a romantic and sweet night.