Chapter 864 Extra 5: A project that cannot be refused, a New Year's first fishing trip of 2020 went well.
Just when Chen An was about to buy a big goose, the private phone in his pocket rang.
I took it out and saw that it was Yu Dong calling.
"Hey, Director Yu, what's the good news? You called me."
"That's of course a great thing. My boss asked me to tell you that there's a big project for you."
"Mr. Yu is such a joker. I remember my company has no projects."
Chen An frowned, feeling something was unusual.
"Hahaha, I dare not joke with Director Chen. As soon as I recommended it, the senior leaders all hoped that you, Director Chen, would be in charge. It is simply what everyone expects."
"Where is Director Chen? How about we talk in person?"
Chen An raised his head and looked at the rippling water: "Then let's have a good chat."
"That's fine, that's fine. I'll go to Director Chen's company for a visit."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Wei immediately asked, "What do you mean?"
"Wouldn't you know it when you meet me?"
"Let's stop here for today." Chen An stood up and prepared to leave.
The two men packed up and drove away, leaving no trace, as if they had never been there.
"I feel like you are joking, Mr. Yu." Chen An looked at Yu Dong with a forced smile.
In Chen An’s office in the Light Year Pictures building, the two looked at each other.
Yu Dong still kept smiling, "Director Chen is the popular choice and the unanimous choice of the senior leaders."
"I just mentioned it casually."
"So it's a mission or something?"
Chen An rubbed his brows and continued to ask: "You spent five years writing and two years carefully polishing the script, and you are willing to hand it over to me?"
"There is no such thing as a task or not, it's all our own initiative." Yu Dong didn't answer directly, but his meaning was clear: "Let alone a five-year script, even if it's ten years, I'd be willing to let Director Chen direct it."
"Haha, you really think highly of me."
Chen An sneered, but did not refuse.
Looking at the script of "Changjin Lake" in my hand.
He had no reason to refuse the New Year work celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party.
Yu Dong was relieved to see that Chen An had agreed. Of course, what he did was not fair, but he also had his own reasons.
In such a cold winter, it is what everyone wants to see if the top directors in the domestic film industry can be brought over.
From top to bottom, everyone tacitly agrees that this kind of thing is going to happen, and resources do need to be concentrated.
Chen An weighed the script in his hand and asked, "Is it too late for me to take over a project of this level now?"
"Don't worry about that. The crew has already started preparations. Director Lin and Director Xu are also participating in the filming. You are the chief director."
Originally he was a co-director, but when Chen An came, he became the chief director, and his status is clear.
Yu Dong assured that time was absolutely urgent, so the crew handed it over to Chen An to ensure normal and rapid operation.
"But." Yu Dong suddenly smiled awkwardly and said, "I wonder if Director Chen is interested in the project?"
"Oh, you're planning to go light years away?" Chen An laughed, "Tell me more about it."
"Director Chen is such an open-minded person, hahaha!"
Yu Dong laughed out loud, thinking that being able to pull the other party in would relieve some of the pressure.
After all, the investment in the movie was too huge, and the budget of over 10 billion made his scalp tingle.
He wanted to make it a big event, but the funds required were too huge.
The two of them talked for a while, and Chen An took 30% of the shares. After all, it was the other party's project, and he was already the second largest producer after the other party.
20% of the funds + 10% of the director’s salary as equity.
This is already a discounted price. Chen An seldom takes on external projects. The starting price in Hollywood is US$2000 million plus a commission of more than 10%, depending on the situation.
"With the addition of Director Chen, we are like adding wings to a tiger." After getting Chen An on board, Yu Dong felt that success was not far away.
And it did share a lot of financial pressure. Chen An didn't care about the other party's flattery, and said calmly: "As for cooperation, since the old leaders are optimistic about it, I have no intention of refusing it."
After the talks were almost over, both parties quickly found their respective teams to draft a contract and sign it, very quickly.
On the day of signing, Bernardo announced in a grand manner that the project would be directed by Chen An and co-produced with Light Year Pictures.
Promotion has already begun in the name of Chen An’s new film.
As the new film after "Dying to Survive", it is still attracting much attention. After all, Chen An, who used to produce one or two films a year, has not had any news about his new works for two years.
Now that there was a project, Chen An directly handed his two ideas over to the company to start writing.
Chen An was still used to life in the courtyard house. After all, he had lived there for many years. After applying for permission and renovating the house, he moved back.
Although it cannot be expanded, the yard is still large, and the previous decoration is indeed a bit old.
"I'm finally back. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable not seeing the two trees in the yard."
Chen An stood at the window of the study on the first floor and looked up.
The sycamore trees in autumn have a kind of quiet beauty, and they would definitely look beautiful if they grew into a large forest.
Under the sycamore tree, Zeng Li sat on the swing that was once used by Hei and waved at Chen An: "Come and push me."
"You're still young, and you still want to sit on the swing." Chen An said speechlessly.
Although he said it harshly, he still walked out and came behind her.
First try to pull the rope to see if it can hold up.
Zeng Li rolled her eyes and said unhappily, "Am I that fat? We need to check it out."
Chen An looked down at the other person who was much plumper and taller, and nodded, indicating that he did have this concern.
"I'm going to die, push it!"
"Okay, stop hammering and push."
Chen An began to push gently behind the swing.
Zeng Li, who was sitting on it, had her feet dangling in the air and smiled.
The swaying breeze ruffled her tied hair, blowing the few strands of hair on her forehead that were not tied up, and she smiled like a little girl.
"Eh~" Suddenly a clear voice like that of an oriole was heard.
Turning around, Xiao Nuanshu was looking at the two of them with a smirk as he walked home with his schoolbag on his back.
Zeng Li, who was originally smiling happily, blushed for a rare moment and jumped off the swing, luckily her speed was not very fast.
Chen An looked at the gossiping eyes of the children and coughed twice: "I'm back. Put the schoolbag down first."
The children walked into the house, looking back every few steps, but Zeng Li suddenly laughed again.
She hooked her arms around Chen An's neck and leaned on his neck, experiencing the tenderness that she had not felt for a long time.
The script of "Changjin Lake" was not controlled by Guangnian.
The executive producer is Huang Jianxing, who is also one of the screenwriters.
The "Great Cause" series was created by him and Han Sanping.
Taking over this kind of main-theme New Year's film is also an easy task.
He is also an amazing figure in art design. Huo Tingxiao is a big name in domestic art design and Zhang Yimou's personal artist. He was also the deputy art director of "Farewell My Concubine", the pinnacle of audio-visual films in Chinese-language films and even in world cinema.
With "Hero", he swept the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Mainland China Golden Rooster Art Awards.
Lu Wei, a young talent of his generation, is the art director of "Legend of the Cat Demon". You may find fault with other aspects of this movie, but the art is impeccable.
The actors have almost been decided.
In order to increase the popularity and improve the project, Yu Dong brought in a lot of people and companies.
However, Chen An still created the role of Yu Congrong for Zhu Yilong.
In November, Chen An officially contacted the crew and took over the work.
The official start time of filming is next month, but some scene shooting has already begun.
Everyone was filled with emotion when seeing Chen An joining the group.
After a period of suspension and then restarting, we found that the director had changed!
(End of this chapter)
