Chapter 476 Da Mimi Is Starring in a Blockbuster Movie

As early as when "Honghuang: The Fall of Heaven" was released, Zhang Yimou had the idea of ​​making a monster movie.

But he has always been cautious, and the script has been revised for a long time, and it has not been finalized.

During this period, he has not been idle. He has made two art films with good ratings, so it is not a waste of time.

This time he came to Jiang Heng with the intention of putting the new film on the agenda.

"Director Jiang, I think this version of the script should be OK!" Zhang Yimou said in a deep voice in the office.

He led the screenwriter team to make various revisions before, and also sent the revised script over.

But Jiang Heng said every time after reading it, you are the director, just make your own decision, and rarely give any suggestions.

Because in Jiang Heng's view, Zhang Yimou's ability is already top-notch among all domestic directors.

As long as he is not coerced by capital, there is no problem in doing "China-US co-production" and letting Hollywood screenwriters write scripts with Chinese elements.

"Okay, I've been waiting for your film for a long time! Do you have any specific ideas, actors, funds?"

"Well, in terms of funds, it will be about 800 million or 900 million yuan!"

Jiang Heng smiled, "Don't say 800 million or 900 million, just shoot it according to the amount of 1 billion!"

"That, that's really great!"

Zhang Yimou smiled innocently. As a director, he naturally hopes that the budget can be larger!

"As for the actors, I want to ask Yang Mi to play the leading role?"

"Oh, do you think she is more suitable?"

Jiang Heng asked back, but he was not surprised at all.

Although Zhang Yimou was born as a director of art films, he was not at all pretentious in using traffic stars.

"Zhao Family Class" has worked with them before, not to mention the queen of the popular hit drama!

"Yang Mi is very popular, and her image and acting skills are also very good..."

Jiang Heng nodded slightly, "It's really not bad. In fact, I have always wanted her to be the heroine, but unfortunately there is no one who is too suitable..."

Now, it was Zhang Yimou's turn to laugh awkwardly.

Among all the female artists under iQiyi, the most embarrassed one is Yang Mi. Even he knows it, Jiang Heng can't have not noticed it...

However, he is in a superior position and doesn't think about other things.

Yang Mi was chosen because she is now famous and her salary is slightly lower.

Although the new film has invested more than 1 billion, Zhang Yimou has always been careful in spending money.

He mentioned the names of several actors, and Jiang Heng generally agreed, but also inexplicably rejected one.

Zhang Yimou was puzzled, but Jiang Heng didn't explain, after all, the collapse of the house was a matter of a few years.

As for now, the person he recommended to be more optimistic about is.

After talking about the actors, the two talked about special effects scenes.

The production of this part is naturally dominated by the Good Time Special Effects Company, which is also the main reason why Jiang Heng dared to invest 1 billion yuan.

After all, more than 70% of the investment in this film will be used for special effects, and the cost is controllable!

This chat lasted for more than two hours, until Cui Zhenzhen knocked on the door and said that there were other schedules, Zhang Yimou got up and said goodbye.

"Then I'll have someone notify Yang Mi?"

"Okay, you can discuss the details with Mr. Du!"

Although he invested 1 billion yuan in Zhang Yimou's new film, he didn't just leave it alone.

Jiang Heng chose a producer for him, Du Huan, the CEO of iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video.

This was agreed in advance, and Lao Mouzi was not surprised. He stood up and said goodbye and left.

Returning to his office in iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video (artistic director), Zhang Yimou thought about it and decided to make the call himself.

As for favors, it's better to keep them to yourself.

"Hello, Yang Mi?"

"Director Zhang?"

Yang Mi, who was rushing to the airport by car, was a little surprised because she had very few interactions with Zhang Yimou and didn't know why he suddenly called her.

But she was able to thrive in the entertainment industry and was quite smart.

"Director Zhang is looking for me. Is there something good?"

Zhang Yimou smiled, "I guess so, but it's more of an important task!"

"You say!"

"It's like this. I've been preparing a fantasy special effects blockbuster, and now I'm ready to officially start it. I want to invite you to be the heroine!"

"Really, oh, that's great, thank you so much Director Zhang!" Yang Mi was really overjoyed.

Although Zhang Yimou's level of directing fantasy and special effects blockbusters has not yet been verified, and it is not known whether he will make another "The Promise", it is still a special effects blockbuster, the kind that has invested over 100 million US dollars!

Zhang Yimou said: "Don't be happy in a hurry. The filming task is very heavy. First of all, all actors have to undergo professional training for three to six months, and no one can be exempted. Secondly, you can't overlap during the filming. You must be able to do it, then promise me. If you can't, just pretend I didn't make this call."

Yang Mi was indeed hesitant after hearing this.

Because she has too many roles, if she wants to become the heroine of Zhang Yimou's new film, she has to spare nearly a year, which is a big price.

But the temptation of being the heroine of a special effects blockbuster is really big for her.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh secretly, it's still easier to make Director Jiang's film, the training and shooting time are short.

Even if it doesn't overlap, it's acceptable!

"You...!"

Hearing Zhang Yimou's voice, Yang Mi, who was dreaming, hurriedly said: "I am willing, I am willing, Director Zhang!"

"Okay, then I wish us a happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

After hanging up the phone, Yang Mi had a bitter face and a very sad expression, "This is a big loss!"

The assistant also said, "Yes, it will take about a year, how many less movies will be filmed?"

Yang Mi began to pick her fingers, counting which movie she had to turn down and terminate the contract. She was really getting sadder and sadder.

"Sister Yang Mi...!" The assistant was hesitant to speak.

Yang Mi sighed, "It's okay to earn less, after all, the opportunity is rare!"

The heroine of a blockbuster movie can determine the status of an actress. I don't know how many people are willing to reduce their pay to participate in the movie. It's rare that Zhang Yimou thought of using her.

"I want to say, are you still going to the airport?" The assistant looked at her with a helpless expression.

"Oh, then why are you still going? Of course you're going back to the company. If I had known earlier, I should have talked more with Director Zhang just now!" Yang Mi said in annoyance.

After hearing this, the driver turned around in front and drove towards the iYouTeng Film Building.

Yang Mi called Zhang Yimou again and said she wanted to treat him to a meal.

Zhang Yimou said he had other plans in the evening and declined.

…

Dilraba Dilmurat had a nice lunch with her assistant at noon, and the assistant suddenly said, “Should we invite Director Jiang to dinner to express our gratitude?”

“Ah, yes, please?”

Dilraba Dilmurat also felt that she should express her gratitude to Jiang Heng, because it was stressful for them to be together.

The assistant was a little excited, “Of course, she’s the heroine of Director Jiang’s new film, a role that many people dream of, a role that can change the trajectory of their lives, so we must express our gratitude!”

Seeing that Fat Di was still a little numb, the assistant said, “He can not come, but you can’t not invite him!” (End of this chapter)