The filming of "Seventeenth Floor" went much more smoothly than Lu Yanhe had imagined.
Before joining the crew, Chen Ziyan specifically told Lu Yanhe that it would be normal if there were some problems on the crew, especially problems with the director.
Because all the dramas that Lu Yanhe had acted in before were directed by experienced and well-known directors, and Lian Bei had only acted in one drama before filming "Seventeenth Floor", so his experience was definitely not as rich as Luo Yuzhong and others.
Therefore, Lu Yanhe himself was mentally prepared that some shots might be useless.
Chen Ziyan said that this is where inexperienced directors are most likely to make mistakes.
However, Chen Ziyan was obviously worrying too much.
Lian Bei may lack experience, but the preparations he made when filming this drama were sufficient.
One day, Lu Yanhe even saw Lian Bei holding a stack of storyboards that he had bound himself.
He had seen storyboards like this before in cartoonists' live broadcasts.
Very rough, with only some outlines.
However, every shot is lifelike.
Lian Bei uses this method to know what kind of shots he wants to shoot before coming to the scene.
This is a director with a lot of ideas in mind.
Lu Yanhe chatted more with Lian Bei. Perhaps because Lian Bei was younger, he considered himself more of a student than Luo Yuzhong and Chen Lingling, who were their seniors, and he didn't dare interrupt them. However, Lian Bei always made Lu Yanhe feel at ease, allowing him to chat with him more like a friend.
Of course, what we talked about most was actually the things in the play.
"Director, why did you want to shoot "Seventeenth Floor"? I saw that your previous drama was a suspense crime type." Lu Yanhe asked Lian Bei.
Lian Bei said, "My favorite stories are actually stories with a bit of thrill and adventure elements, but there are very few domestic TV dramas of this type. Moreover, I have no experience in independent directing before. It is not easy to have the opportunity to direct a film independently. How can I be picky? After that drama became a hit, I had the space and freedom to choose what I wanted to shoot next. Of course, I chose this drama that I like very much."
Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "No wonder. I see you've already mapped out the effects you want for each shot."
"These images all popped up in my mind when I was thinking about the script, so this subject is exactly what I like. I didn't have to put in much effort, I knew exactly what I wanted to shoot." Lian Bei smiled, "Also, being able to gather such a luxurious cast in a drama with such a short number of episodes may not be possible again in the future."
"How could that be?" Lu Yanhe shook his head. "The cast of your plays will only get stronger and stronger in the future. No actor would miss a director as talented and successful as you."
Once "The Seventeenth Floor" airs and becomes another hit, Lian Bei's status in the TV industry will skyrocket. He will no longer be the director of just one hit drama, but two, back-to-back. If nothing else, every actor will be eager to be in Lian Bei's third drama.
This industry is obsessed with the idea of "success theory," that those who have succeeded once are more likely to succeed a second or third time. It's a common belief.
Lu Yanhe asked, "Director, what's your next film? Do you have a plan?"
"No, I'm just focused on making this drama a success," Lian Bei said. "Also, the Beijing and Taiwan authorities have told me that if 'Seventeenth Floor' is a success, they hope to develop it into a series. This kind of subject matter is very easy to develop into a series."
Lu Yanhe hadn't signed a contract with Beijing and Taiwan for a second season. From a script perspective, "The Seventeenth Floor" could definitely be further developed. After all, the ending of the series is that the group escapes from the deserted island and finds hope. The story behind the plot and their subsequent escape could all be continued.
"If there is a second season, will you come?" Lian Bei asked.
Lu Yanhe pondered for a moment and said, "If you continue to direct, I'll come. If not, forget it."
Lian Bei was a little surprised and asked, "Why do you trust me so much?"
Lu Yanhe said, "My agent told me that filming this drama might be very chaotic, and that many shots might even be wasted. However, since I came here, I've never encountered such a problem. You always give me the clearest instructions and requirements, and you respect my ideas. Of course, I trust you."
Lian Bei said with a smile, "I thought you would want to pursue an artistic career after winning the award. You didn't know that when many people found out that I chose such a battle royale theme for my second film, they said I had abandoned my original intention of realism. God, I never said that I had to shoot every film according to realism."
Lu Yanhe said, "I've always felt that truly outstanding works transcend the boundaries between art films and commercial films, and truly outstanding creators transcend the barriers of various ideologies. After a year of taking literature classes, my teachers often said that any creation, regardless of genre, style, or anything else, ultimately starts from and returns to people. This statement has been very inspiring to me."
Lian Bei nodded in approval.
Lian Bei said: "Although this is a story of constant escape, and it seems that the various secret rooms and traps are the focus, in fact, what attracts me most is how people react when faced with such a life-or-death situation."
Lu Yanhe nodded. "Fear, anger, even loss of control, or numbness. Everyone's emotions were being pulled apart by this extreme stimulation, like a train running out of control and running off the tracks. There was no telling where it would end up."
"Wow." Lian Bei's eyes lit up. "Wait, you asked me to write down what you just said. I want to use it as the copy for our trailer."
Lu Yanhe was stunned.
"ah?"
Lian Bei said, "What you just said is very appropriate."
Lu Yanhe said, "Then director, remember to pay me the copyright fee."
Lian Bei smiled and shook his head.
"No problem, Beijing and Taiwan will pay for it anyway."
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Unlike many TV dramas, "Seventeenth Floor" was directly funded and produced by Beijing and Taiwan.
This also means that everyone, including Lian Bei, was hired by Beijing and Taiwan to complete the filming of this drama.
The right to speak is completely in the hands of Beijing and Taiwan, and everyone in this crew is a "worker".
The same is true for Chen Bige and Lu Yanhe.
Also because "Seventeenth Floor" is the protégé of Beijing and Taiwan, even if there is a group of people inside who do not want to see the success of this drama, from a broader perspective, Beijing and Taiwan certainly hope that this drama will be a huge success, after all, 200 million yuan in production funds have been invested in it.
For this reason, Beijing and Taiwan gave "Seventeenth Floor" the best publicity treatment. Since the filming began, there has been no interruption in the promotion of this drama.
He has appeared on Beijing and Taiwan news programs more than three times.
The hype was so great that after Lu Yanhe won the Golden Tripod Award for Best Supporting Actor, Beijing and Taiwan wanted to arrange for Lu Yanhe to appear on their programs, interview programs, variety shows, etc.
I originally thought that I was just on the show to help the crew promote it, until Beijing and Taiwan brought a cooperation agreement, it turned out that I was a permanent guest on a variety show, and a flying guest on six other shows.
Chen Ziyan threw the agreement directly onto the table, raising her eyebrows. "Are you kidding me? Once this agreement is signed, Xiao Lu will work for you in Beijing and Taiwan for the next year, right?"
Jiang Lan said, "This was proposed by Xu Bin. I was just a messenger. This agreement was not only sent to you, but also to every other actor except Chen Bige."
"What do you mean? Are you saying that if we don't sign, our scenes will be deleted?" Chen Ziyan had a cold face. Even though the person sitting in front of her was her old acquaintance Jiang Lan, she had to handle this matter in a businesslike manner.
When Jiang Lan came to Chen Ziyan with the agreement, she had already anticipated Chen Ziyan's reaction.
She sighed.
"I've told you before that some people at the station think that 'The Seventeenth Floor' is using top-tier resources and squeezing out the profits of other projects. So, they keep saying they're going to make up for it in other ways."
Chen Ziyan sneered and said, "That's the first time I've heard of such a trick. If Beijing and Taiwan want to do this, who will come to film your own dramas in the future?"
Jiang Lan was stunned.
"Taiwanese President Jiang, you don't need to tell me about this. I won't agree. Not to mention Xiao Lu's current position and status are different. Even before he won the award, based on the popularity Xiao Lu brought to this drama, is it Jingtai who is taking advantage, or Xiao Lu?" Chen Ziyan's eyes flashed coldly. "Have they forgotten who invited Chen Bige, or what do they think?"
Jiang Lan: "Zi Yan, don't be so serious about it. I know our station didn't do the right thing in this matter, but you should also be more understanding. For a drama with such a big investment, and it's only twelve episodes, the pressure is huge. You know how much pressure there is. The pressure to attract investment and make a profit is huge. Even if it becomes a hit, it may not be able to make a profit."
Chen Ziyan shook her head and said, "Taiwanese Director Jiang, if a hit drama can't make back its cost simply because it has too few episodes, then I suggest you fire the staff in charge of your station. I can introduce you to a reliable one."
Jiang Lan: “…”
Chen Ziyan: "The drama 'Seventeenth Floor' stars Chen Bi'ge and Lu Yanhe, yet you're actually worried about attracting investment. I don't know if you're deliberately using this as an excuse to say what you want to say, or if you're genuinely worried. The decline of traditional TV stations in recent years is clear to everyone. I always thought that since you were once a strong TV station, even with the fierce impact of online video platforms in recent years, you should have adhered to your bottom line. The agreement you brought today really disappoints me."
Jiang Lan frowned slightly.
"Zi Yan, your words are too harsh. Since we are developing this drama as the best drama of next year, it is understandable that we use the largest supporting publicity for this drama."
"The premise is that it's based on normal market principles and mutual consent, not asking the actors to sign such an unequal treaty when the filming is only halfway through." Chen Ziyan glared at Jiang Lan unceremoniously. "To be frank, what is Xiao Lu's current status and position? Even if we don't talk about his status as an actor, he is a college student at Zhenhua and the editor-in-chief of the most influential youth business and literary magazine in China. How much does he owe you to appear on all your Beijing and Taiwan programs?"
After being questioned by Chen Ziyan, Jiang Lan's face turned green.
"We gave Xiao Lu the fairest market price, without any bargaining!"
"What's most valuable about Xiao Lu isn't his market value, but his time," Chen Ziyan said coldly. "You're plotting against my artists. Do you think I'm tied to your Star Awards and I don't dare to turn against you?"
Jiang Lan: “…”
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"You're being so tough with Jiang Lan. That's not your usual style, is it?" Lu Qingzhen said with a smile after hearing what Chen Ziyan said. "What's going on?"
Chen Ziyan shook her head and said, "She's using this to test me. Her real intention is not to drink, but to see how I would react to this kind of thing. If I soften my stance, she'll think I have no cards to play."
"Jiang Lan is still smart."
"Anyone who can sit in this position must be smart." Chen Ziyan took a sip of coffee. "The Star Awards are about to start, and 'Idol Era' is about to begin recording. With such a scene at this time, what is her plan? What is Beijing and Taiwan's plan? No one can imagine."
Lu Qingzhen: "If you refuse so firmly, will Jingtai be unfavorable to Lu Yanhe?"
"Don't worry, 'The Seventeenth Floor' is the most important drama in Beijing and Taiwan. It can't possibly harm Xiao Lu in any way. Any negative things about Xiao Lu will also affect 'The Seventeenth Floor'," Chen Ziyan said. "Besides, with me here, how dare Jiang Lan make any small moves? She wouldn't have forgotten so quickly how 'The Seventeenth Floor' came into Xiao Lu's hands in the first place."
Lu Qingzhen smiled and said, "As expected, it has to be you, Zi Yan. It's a blessing to be your artist."
Chen Ziyan: "Xiao Lu should do his best."
"Lu Yanhe's current momentum is likely to make many people wary of him." Lu Qingzhen warned, "No acting company would want to see another Shang Yongzhou emerge."
Chen Ziyan smiled and said, "Qingzhen, you don't know that Xiao Lu is about to take a path that no one can harm him, a path that no one can replicate."
Lu Qingzhen frowned slightly and asked, "Are you talking about his identity as the editor-in-chief of 'Jump Up'?"
Chen Ziyan: "That's just one of them. There are other things. I'll keep it secret for now. You'll know later."
Lu Qingzhen nodded.
"Anyway, I came to Star Entertainment because of you. If there is anything you need me to do, just tell me directly." Lu Qingzhen said.
"Yeah." Chen Ziyan smiled at Lu Qingzhen.
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Jiang Lan did not lie to Chen Ziyan. Except for Chen Bige, such a cooperation agreement was indeed sent to every other actor.
Beijing and Taiwan are betting that "Seventeenth Floor" will be a hit, so they are betting on these actors in advance to sign them for future cooperation opportunities with better publicity resources.
This incident caused some actors in the crew to discuss it privately.
When Lu Yanhe was asked, he looked confused because Chen Ziyan had never told him about this.
Yan Zhimeng and Lin Chan came to Lu Yanhe together to ask about this matter.
When they learned that Lu Yanhe didn't know about this, they looked at each other in surprise.
"Is Director Hu deceiving us?" Lin Chan asked with a frown.
Lu Yanhe said, "Maybe they talked to my agent directly and didn't tell me. My agent makes all the decisions about my affairs."
Lin Chan nodded with a look of sudden realization, but at the same time, she felt a bit embarrassed. She said, "Producer Hu contacted me and Yan Zhimeng separately and asked us to sign contracts with Jingtai for two other dramas, as well as some variety shows. He said that only if we signed these contracts would we be allocated more resources for the promotion of this drama."
"What does your agency say?" Lu Yanhe asked.
Lin Chan said somewhat awkwardly, "We're both signed to very small agencies, so we don't have the power to refuse Jingtai. But we both feel... that this is a disadvantage. After all, after "The Seventeenth Floor" airs, our careers will definitely see better development. If we sign them for two dramas at the current salary standard..."
After hearing this, Lu Yanhe roughly understood.
He thought for a moment and said, "I don't have much experience in this matter, so I can't offer any good advice. But I think what you said makes sense. I haven't heard of anything like this yet. Maybe my agent just handled it directly. I don't think my agent would sign such an agreement for me, and neither would Sister Bi Ge. I think you should discuss it with your agent. If you have any concerns, just be honest. You can't force a sale. Besides, after "The Seventeenth Floor" airs, it doesn't matter who the Beijing and Taiwan publicity resources focus on. The key is which character impresses the audience."
Lin Chan was a little worried and said, "But if we reject Jingtai, will Jingtai delete a lot of our scenes?"
Lu Yanhe: "That shouldn't be the case. I probably wouldn't sign such an agreement anyway. Are they going to delete some of my scenes too? What's more, Director Lian Bei is so serious about this drama. He's also a director who has very high standards for the quality of his dramas. Beijing and Taiwan will not ruin the quality of a drama for such a small matter. They should still hope that this drama will be a hit."
After talking with Yan Zhimeng and Lin Chan, Lu Yanhe contacted Chen Ziyan.
After asking about this matter, Chen Ziyan briefly explained what happened.
Lu Yanhe told Chen Ziyan what Lin Chan and Yan Zhimeng had said to him.
Chen Ziyan: "Then Jiang Lan finally didn't go so far as to ask us to sign a new drama. She just wanted you to appear on the variety show behind Beijing TV."
Lu Yanhe asked: "Why did Jingtai do this?"
"Why is that? I think you'll all become famous after 'The Seventeenth Floor' airs, so I want to buy shares first," Chen Ziyan said immediately. "It's just like the video platforms these days. They're optimistic about a young actor and sign him to four or five dramas at once. As long as one of them is a hit, the others will just sit back and make money. Anyway, your salaries are so low now."
Lu Yanhe: "You actually have such a plan."
"Those with clear minds have all gone to the video platforms. What they're doing is simply drinking poison to quench thirst," Chen Ziyan complained. "If this continues, which actor will still prioritize Beijing and Taiwan dramas?"
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These are all off-topic. In any case, filming is the main topic.
On this day, we were filming on the set.
The content of the filming is that several of them are in a secret room and have to find the key to unlock it and escape within ten minutes, otherwise they will be burned to death by the fire.
Lian Bei gathered all the actors together and said, "As you all know, I want this scene to be shot in a ten-minute long take, with a 1:1 time flow between the on-screen and off-screen time. We've already rehearsed it, so I'll leave it to you all."
This is the first long shot of "Seventeenth Floor" since its filming began.
Lian Bei wanted to shoot it this way, and none of the actors found it difficult or uncooperative. They were all excited and eager to perform such a scene.
Putting aside their personal issues, the actors in "The Seventeenth Floor" don't take acting lightly. Lu Yanhe had seen reports online about "unprofessional actors" and wondered what he would do if he encountered such an actor.
Fortunately, I haven't encountered any so far.
When shooting a scene like this, everyone's cooperation is very important.
This is not just a multi-person long-shot scene, there are also many dangers.
Rehearsal is very much needed.
Lu Yanhe followed everyone and rehearsed the scene twice in this narrow secret room.
Li Yuefeng suddenly said, "Can you add a line here? Otherwise, I don't think it's going well."
The line Li Yuefeng said was when they finally found a key but couldn't open the lock. The retired soldier Fat Head Li played by Jiang Jun scolded Wang Dushi played by Yan Zhimeng for giving blind orders and wasting everyone's time. Chen Bige interrupted them at this time and asked Li Yuefeng to go to the top bookshelf to look for the key again.
Everyone looked at him.
Lian Bei asked, "What words do you want to add?"
Li Yuefeng said, "I think He Huaijin must be confused at this time. He clearly couldn't open the door with the key he found on the top shelf just now, so why did Li Meng ask him to look for it on the top shelf again?"
"Because He Huaijin has complete trust in Li Meng," Chen Bige said, "If you question Li Meng's orders at this time, the relationship between the characters will no longer hold."
Li Yuefeng: "One hundred percent trust doesn't mean He Huaijin doesn't have his own thoughts. It's reasonable to have doubts at this time, isn't it?"
Chen Bige looked at Lian Bei.
Lian Bei looked at Shen Yue.
"Li Yuefeng's words make sense. Li Meng gave new instructions at this time, and He Huaijin fully trusted Li Meng and didn't question it. That's reasonable. But it's not normal for others to remain indifferent. After all, time is running out." Lian Bei said to Shen Yue, "Xiaoyue, if you want to add one more sentence here, if you question Li Meng's decision, then ask, if the key we found on the top shelf of the bookshelf can't open this door, what's the point of looking there now?"
Shen Yue was stunned, and immediately borrowed a pen from the person next to her and wrote this sentence on the script.
Li Yuefeng was stunned.
"Why don't you let me ask this question?"
Lian Bei glanced at him and said, "Bi Ge has made it very clear. He Huaijin and Li Meng have the strongest trusting relationship in this play. You can understand He Huaijin this way. Even if Li Meng's decision is wrong, He Huaijin will think that his judgment was wrong because he trusts Li Meng."
Li Yuefeng opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end no word came out.
Lian Bei looked at Lu Yanhe again.
"After Shen Yue raised her doubts, Li Yuefeng, you don't have to worry about them. Go directly to Xiao Lu. You should think ahead to why Li Meng asked He Huaijin to do this. Then, think clearly within one or two seconds and speak the lines of explanation you will give later. Explain it to everyone."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
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Although the shooting of this scene had been rehearsed several times, the actual shooting still got stuck several times. When it was finally passed, it took three hours.
One shot is ten minutes long and is extremely terrifying.
When Lian Bei announced that everything was OK, everyone smiled with relief.
Only Li Yuefeng's smile was a little forced, as if he was depressed that the words he just said did not apply to himself.
Lu Yanhe didn't quite understand why he came up with such an idea.
Even he could see it clearly, and anyone could raise that question, except He Huaijin, played by Li Yuefeng. Once He Huaijin began to question Li Meng's words, the relationship between the two characters changed.
Li Yuefeng is an old actor who has acted in several dramas. Doesn’t he understand?
Lu Yanhe didn't think Li Yuefeng didn't understand.
Li Yuefeng always wants to add more scenes and lines to himself. After working together for so many days, everyone has gradually noticed Li Yuefeng's thoughts.
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Li Yuefeng angrily returned to his lounge and said to his assistant, "Lian Bei just can't stand me and is targeting me. Is this just my illusion?"
Seeing Li Yuefeng lose his temper, the assistant tried to appease him and said to him, "Why would the director target you specifically, Brother Feng? Did we misunderstand?"
"Misunderstanding? I wanted to add a word, but he gave it to Shen Yue. Isn't that obvious?"
Li Yuefeng complained for a while, then suddenly remembered something and asked his assistant, "Did you find out what I asked you to find out for me?"
The assistant said, "I went to ask around, but almost no one has discussed why the director's attitude towards you changed. Moreover, no one has ever mentioned this matter, and there are no related rumors at all. Brother Feng, is it really a misunderstanding?"
Li Yuefeng frowned, shook his head, and said, "Impossible."
"Didn't Director Hu say he wanted to talk to me yesterday? I was on the phone at the time. Did he come back to see me later?"
"No." The assistant shook his head.
Hu Siwei is the producer sent by Beijing and Taiwan to the crew, and he has great power in the crew.
Li Yuefeng's eyes turned and he stood up.
The assistant asked, "Brother Feng, where are you going?"
"Go find Producer Hu." Li Yuefeng said.
As a result, after turning around, he still didn't see Hu Siwei.
Where are the people?
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"Producer Hu, what do you want to talk to me about?" Lu Yanhe was a little surprised when he saw Hu Siwei coming to him suddenly.
Hu Siwei showed a kind and friendly smile on his face.
"How's life on the set these days? Is there anything missing or that needs to be supplemented?"
Lu Yanhe smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, the conditions provided by the crew are already very good."
Hu Siwei nodded and said, "That's good."
He looked at Lu Yanhe, smiled, and asked, "By the time this movie is finished, you'll be a sophomore, right?"
Lu Yanhe nodded and said yes.
"After working with you this time, I finally understand why you became such a hit at such a young age," Hu Siwei said. "You're truly an excellent artist to work with."
Lu Yanhe still didn't know why Hu Siwei came to see him.
It's not normal to praise him right away.
"Thank you, Producer Hu. I didn't do anything. I was just doing what an actor should do."
"Actually, there's a play I'd like to make an appointment with you for, and I wonder if you can act in it." Hu Siwei suddenly said.
Lu Yanhe was stunned.
"Um?"
Hu Siwei said, "I hadn't made up my mind yet, but after seeing your performance in 'The Seventeenth Floor', I really hope to work with you on another drama."
Lu Yanhe thanked him repeatedly.
"However, Producer Hu, you know that I basically can't film while I'm in school." Lu Yanhe didn't understand why Hu Siwei suddenly contacted him. "The reason I was able to film 'Seventeenth Floor' this time was because it could be completed during the summer vacation."
Hu Siwei nodded and said, "I know, but the play I'm talking about happens to match your schedule."
"Hmm?" Lu Yanhe looked at him in confusion.
"This is a sitcom," Hu Siwei said. "Each episode is about 20 minutes long, and it's broadcast weekly. It's essentially a new experiment for us in Beijing and Taiwan."
Lu Yanhe was surprised.
This type of drama has precedents abroad. Lu Yanhe has watched "The Big Bang Theory" and "Young Sheldon" before.
In fact, the more famous show "Friends" is also of this type.
Hu Siwei said: "The script is still being written. It tells the story of six young people in Yuming. The theme is the friendship and life among them."
ha?
etc?
Lu Yanhe was stunned.
Why does this sound so much like "Friends"? Although Lu Yanhe has never seen "Friends", he roughly knows what the theme of "Friends" is.
Lu Yanhe looked at Hu Siwei in surprise.
"What's wrong?" Hu Siwei asked.
Lu Yanhe said, "Producer Hu, how many episodes do you plan to shoot for this drama?"
Hu Siwei hesitated for a moment and said, "To be honest, this is still uncertain. We are currently only planning to shoot eight episodes and broadcast them for two months to see the ratings. This drama is to save the ratings, so it will not be broadcast online. We will broadcast it exclusively on Beijing and Taiwan. If the ratings can be brought up, we will continue filming. If not, then we will end it at eight episodes."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"Can I ask if there is any more detailed introduction about this drama?"
Hu Siwei said: "This drama is actually produced by a very close friend of mine, and I am his supervisor. There have been sitcoms in China before, but they are rare in recent years. Each episode is 20 minutes long and mainly focuses on shooting in a few scenes. The cost is low, so we can try to broadcast it exclusively on TV."
Lu Yanhe said, "Those six young people, the acting salaries can't be low, right? If the ratings aren't high on TV, won't they still lose money?"
"It won't just be broadcast in Beijing and Taiwan. After this season is over, we'll sell the eight-episode season package to video platforms," Hu Siwei said. "Of course, we've only reserved a budget for one A-list actor for this drama. All other roles will be played by non-A-list actors."
Lu Yanhe was stunned.
"You mean to let me shoulder the ratings for this drama?" Lu Yanhe was stunned. "This...is putting too much pressure on me, right?"
Hu Siwei said, "This is based on our research and calculations. Your own appeal is enough to support the basic audience. We believe that this drama will definitely attract other audiences. Although the script has not been released yet, there is a story outline. What do you think of it?"
Lu Yanhe hesitated for a moment, nodded and said okay.
He then asked, "Producer Hu, you should know that my agent, Sister Zi Yan, helps me with all my work. Why don't you go to her directly?"
Hu Siwei said, "This is also the second thing I want to tell you. Before you decide to act, please don't tell your agent. I'm not asking you to take the role without telling your agent, but... I heard that Chen Ziyan has a good relationship with our Jiang Tai. This drama is not Jiang Tai's project. If you are willing to act, I will find a way. At least wait until you finish filming "Seventeenth Floor" before discussing this matter, so that Jiang Tai doesn't mistakenly think I am deliberately poaching you."
Lu Yanhe didn't quite understand why Hu Siwei did this.
But he vaguely realized that this matter might be related to their internal strife in Beijing and Taiwan.
He thought about it and agreed temporarily.
"OK."
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After Hu Siwei left, Lu Yanhe opened the project book that Hu Siwei had brought and began to read it carefully.
At first glance, this drama is really similar to "Friends". It tells the story of the friendship and life of six young people in Yuming. Each episode has a theme, and then some ridiculous stories happen to the six people. It is very much a sitcom, but it is more lifelike than regular sitcoms and not so exaggerated.
Very easy.
It was rare for Lu Yanhe to see a script that was easy to read.
To be honest, before Lu Yanhe read so many scripts himself, combined with his understanding of the film and television industry in his two lifetimes, he always felt that there was a big gap in domestic film and television dramas, which was a light-hearted life comedy.
There was a TV series called "Love Apartment" that was incredibly popular among young people, but since then, there seems to be nothing else. The mainstream domestic TV drama market is still dominated by dramas and idol dramas, with a variety of themes, but short dramas that focus on life and situations are rare.
Lu Yanhe didn't understand why, so after reading the introduction of this project, he was quite surprised and excited.
Putting aside other things, Lu Yanhe wanted to play the role just because it is very similar to "Friends".
He is no exception because there has been a successful precedent, and it was a huge success. Lu Yanhe can see the heights that this drama can reach and he can't help but be moved.
As for Jiang Lan's question...
Lu Yanhe did not hesitate and contacted Chen Ziyan immediately: Sister Ziyan, is Director Jiang Lan your friend?
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The completed "I Became the Scandal Heroine Overnight" is worth a try. Although it is from the perspective of the heroine, it is also a career-oriented article. (End of this chapter)
