Entertainment: The Road to an Actor Starting from a Villain

Wubai glanced at Zhou Xuanlan who was on the side.

With this big Buddha around, he has to be careful when he speaks.

"Mr. Zhou, our investment this time is not too big, and most of the cost is on scene props."

"So in terms of actors' remuneration, we definitely can't give that much."

Zhou Chen nodded to express his understanding.

He had read the script, this woman "Big Shot" was a crime film, and the villain Zhao Tai was the illegitimate son of a real estate group, and she was feasting and feasting all day long.

It costs a lot just to spend on this role.

Fortunately, most of this movie is shot on location, without those special effects and the like, which has saved a lot of money.

Otherwise, the tens of millions of investment will be spent soon.

Making a movie is a very expensive thing, and there are not a few movies that stop shooting every year due to financial problems.

This is why most directors are unwilling to offend those big money owners.

Although Zhou Chen understood, Zhou Xuanlan who was sitting behind the table couldn't wait.

"Director, tell me what salary you can offer!"

Wubai's face turned bitter. Sitting next to him was a big man who was both a player and a referee. He really didn't know what to say.

After hesitating for a while, he raised the price level in his heart again, and said:

"100 million!"

"Teacher Zhou, how about 100 million?"

Although the price of 100 million for the male second is low, it is still acceptable.

After all, Zhou Chen is just a low-level actor now.

Wubai felt that he could just recruit someone to perform on Hengdian Street, and if he was given 2 yuan, the other party would agree.

Zhou Chen had a thoughtful look on his face, what about the salary?
It depends not only on the worth and role of the actor, but also on the investment of the movie.

Xu Ke's "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate" invested hundreds of millions, and Zhou Chen's salary was 500 million.

Wubai's "Big Shot" invested tens of millions, and Zhou Chen was paid 100 million for the film.

From the looks of it, Xu Ke was rather stingy.

Therefore, just when Zhou Chen was about to agree, Zhou Xuanlan said coldly:

"No, the price is too low! I know you think Zhou Chen's reputation is not high now! But after the release of "Scorching Sun" directed by Cao Baoguo, the situation will change."

"Director Wubai, you can't make judgments based on Zhou Chen's current situation. We don't accept it!"

The reason why Zhou Xuanlan was willing to use all the resources of Sega, a start-up company, to Zhou Chen was because of the other party's acting skills in "Scorching Sun".

Although it was only 3 minutes, Zhou Xuanlan judged that the opponent would definitely be able to become famous with this role!

Therefore, it is impossible to sign Zhou Chen for 100 million!

Wubai just felt tired. The main investment in this movie was the parent company of Sega Films, Huanyu Group.

He felt that if Zhou Xuanlan fought for such a high salary for Zhou Chen, wouldn't that be the same as putting the money in the left hand in the right?

"Is this necessary? Mr. Zhou! It's all Sega's money!"

Wubai sighed.

"Besides, hasn't Director Cao's movie been finalized yet? What if our movie is released first?"

"I can't make this investment in an uncertain future!"

He let out a breath and said in a deep voice:
"To be honest, even if you are here, I can only give a salary of 100 million yuan!"

"I can only give you 100 million!"

Zhou Xuanlan's eyes widened, she was provoked again and again today, she couldn't bear it!

As an investor, as an upper management of the company, how could she have been so angry!

Zhou Xuanlan turned her head and glanced at the silent Zhou Chen. This bastard was also trying to fight for his salary, but he just sat there without saying a word.

Simply too much!
good!If you don't say it, I won't say it either!
She sat on her seat and turned her head, unwilling to talk to the two of them again.

There was an exceptional silence in the conference room.

After a while, Wubai finally got impatient with waiting.

"Mr. Zhou, if you are dissatisfied with the 100 million salary, we can still talk in our free time, but the audition is still going on, so let's not waste time!"

Zhou Chen also said:
"I'm not dissatisfied with the salary, but I just accepted a role from Director Xu Ke!"

"Director Xu Ke gave me a salary of 500 million~"

His deep voice echoed in the conference room.

"It's not that I think the fifth director's rating is too low, it's just that the comparison really makes me a little confused."

Xu Ke said before that he asked Zhou Chen not to reveal what role he played in "Flying Armor of the Dragon Gate".

Zhou Chen's expression can only be a little vague.

In fact, it is taboo in the industry to show off which movie you get paid for.

But Zhou Chen didn't like Wubai's feeling of contempt for him.

Zhou Chen is very dissatisfied that you don't want to audition and let him show his strength, but you are only willing to give a salary of 100 million.

That's why he said how much money he got in "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate".

The role with a salary of 500 million really surprised everyone.

The eyes of everyone present looking at Zhou Chen changed again.

Zhou Xuanlan's reaction was the fastest, and she said pleasantly:

"Zhou Chen, when did you hook up with Director Xu Ke?"

This week, Zhou Chen was fine, and he got an important role from director Xu Ke without making a fuss.

Xu Ke's movies are undoubtedly much higher than Wubai's.

But immediately her face turned dissatisfied again.

"Zhou Chen, you actually signed a contract outside behind the company's back!!"

Just didn't listen to the company's opinion and chose the villain role.

Now you are still signing the contract behind the company's back!
This is very serious, and it is easy to make people feel that Zhou Chen's wings are hardened and he wants to fly solo!

This is a serious violation of the company system!
But now Zhou Chen ignored Zhou Xuanlan at all, but looked at Wubai and asked:
"Director, do you think our salary can be negotiated again?"

Wubai was silent for a while. From what Zhou Xuanlan said, Zhou Chen got the role from Xu Ke by himself.

If Zhou Chen really has this ability, it's not that he can't pay more for the film.

"200 million after tax!"

Wubai said:

"No matter how much, I can't give it away! 200 million after tax is my limit."

Seeing that Zhou Xuanlan still wanted to speak, Wubai hurriedly said:

"Mr. Zhou, this movie is invested by Huanyu, you should be very clear about how much money is on the books!"

"It's not that I'm not sincere, but that I only have so much money!"

Zhou Xuanlan thought for a while, then nodded to Zhou Chen.

It seems that the crew really has no money left.

Under Zhou Xuanlan's supervision, Zhou Chen signed two contracts, one with Sega and one with the crew.

When the filming is finished, Zhou Chen can receive more than 100 million salary.

Why more than 100 million?
Because there is still a part to be distributed to the company!

Only when the interests are shared equally can we maintain a good relationship!