Huayu 2007: Starting with Super Boy!

Chapter 108 New Drama Confirmed: My Sunshine

"Filming a TV series?" Zhang Hanyun became interested.

He flipped through the script in his hand.

It was made by Wang Yihan overnight.

Thanks to the purple equipment [Ace Screenwriter's Pen]

Thank you, Professor Liu Heping, for your gift.

Without the aid of equipment, he simply couldn't have done it.

After reading the script, Zhang Hanyun was very interested, but also a little apprehensive:

"Can I really do it?"

Wang Yihan placed her hands on her shoulders: "No one is more suitable to play Zhao Mosheng than you."

Seeing that she was still hesitating.

Wang Yihan intensifies her attack:

"I'm the male lead, you don't want me to play opposite another actress..."

At this point, Zhang Hanyun immediately realized what was going on.

"That won't do!" The words that were on my mind came out.

Wang Yihan immediately smiled.

We still need to use reverse psychology.

It works every time.

"Um... what should we do about Liying?"

She was still thinking about her best friend at that moment.

"Don't worry, there are roles that are suitable for her."

"Which one?" Zhang Hanyun asked.

She was the one who invited Zhao Liying over, so she had to take full responsibility for her.

"Female lead, He Yimei, can you rest assured now?" Wang Yihan flicked her forehead.

Zhang Hanyun immediately beamed with joy.

Then she worried, "Wouldn't it be too much to have her play the second female lead as my supporting character?"

She didn't finish her sentence.

Wang Yihan understood.

I'm afraid the other person won't be happy about it.

After all, the other party has the female lead in the hit drama Meteor Shower.

However, Wang Yihan was not worried.

Why?

Because Zhao Liying is a smart person.

Knowing when to choose and when to discard.

"Guessing won't do any good. Why not just call her over and ask her?" Wang Yihan decisively picked up his girlfriend's phone and called Zhao Liying.

After the call is connected.

Wang Yihan handed her the phone.

Zhang Hanyun gave him a speechless look, then said enthusiastically, "Liying, what are you doing? Do you have time now? Come to the studio, I need to talk to you about something, it's very important."

"Okay, I'll wait for you. Don't rush on the road, and be careful!"

Half an hour later.

Zhao Liying arrived at the company looking travel-worn.

I haven't even sat down to drink a sip of water yet.

Then I heard some incredibly good news.

"Liying, are you willing?" Zhang Hanyun asked.

Before the other person could answer, he continued:

"It's okay if you don't want to. The studio will definitely make you the female lead in their next drama."

Zhao Liying quickly responded, "I'm willing! This is a fantastic thing, why wouldn't I be?"

After expressing his loyalty, he quickly hugged Zhang Hanyun's arm and said affectionately, "I'm so happy to be able to act with you."

"That's great!" Zhang Hanyun was also very happy to hear her say that.

That's great, everyone's happy!

Wang Yihan sat to the side, silently watching their sisterly bond.

Wait until they calm down.

Only then did he hand the script to them.

"The filming schedule for this drama is still undecided. You should familiarize yourselves with the script first."

Why is the time undetermined?

Because this drama is still missing a strategic partner.

That is, the TV station mentioned earlier.

Without their investment.

Wang Yihan was not confident in selling the TV series.

He lacks connections in this area.

If you have any questions, contact your agent.

The next day.

Wang Jinhua then introduced him to the directors in charge of TV drama acquisition at three TV stations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.

Good guy.

Are the three brothers working together to resist the mango?

There was an intermediary's introduction.

The negotiations went very smoothly.

Of course, the presence of Wang Yihan's prestigious reputation also plays a role.

The show that Hunan TV used to crush them this year, "Meteor Shower," was written and starred by him.

She is both talented and capable of carrying a drama series.

They've wanted to collaborate with this kind of talent for a long time.

Previously, there was no channel of communication.

Now, hey...

Just when I was feeling sleepy, a pillow appeared.

Moreover, the script they brought was their favorite teen idol drama.

Idol dramas are great!

Young people love to watch it, it has high viewership, and the game sells well.

We need to take more pictures!

So the two sides hit it off immediately.

An investment cooperation agreement was signed.

The agreement stipulates that the three companies will each invest 200 million, holding a 10% stake, while the studio will invest 900 million plus the budget, holding a 70% stake. However, they have the right of first refusal to purchase the drama (under the same price).

The entire production cost 1500 million.

This is already considered a mid-range production these days.

After all, actors' salaries weren't as outrageous as they are now.

The salaries of first- and second-tier actors are concentrated around 10 yuan per episode.

The total cost of the main actors' salaries is estimated at around 620 million yuan. (Wang Yihan will receive the lion's share of 320 million yuan, while Zhang Hanyun and Zhao Liying will each receive 150 million yuan.)

The series has a total of 32 episodes.

Wang Yihan was definitely a top-tier star at this time, and the price of 10 yuan per episode was considered a friendly price.

Zhang Hanyun and Zhao Liying were quoted as second-tier actors, around 5 yuan per episode.

Is this considered an employee benefit?

The television producers had no objection to this.

That's right, the TV station did send a producer and an accountant.

The accounts still need to be checked.

After all, real money was invested.

Production costs (sets, costumes, props, and salaries and expenses of all behind-the-scenes staff) are estimated at 680 million.

The remaining 200 million will be used for later publicity and promotion.

Approximately 47 per episode. (In 08, the mainstream price was 35-50 per episode)

Within a reasonable range.

The script, investment, and main actors were all secured.

The next step is to find a good director for this series.

Wang Yihan suddenly thought of director Shen Yi, whom she had worked with before on Meteor Shower.

His idol dramas are absolutely superb.

I even gave him a set of director's equipment before.

Unfortunately, he managed to synthesize it.

Otherwise, he would have directed this show himself.

7.2 number.

To show sincerity.

Wang Yihan made a special trip to Taiwan.

The last time I came here was for the copyright issues from those years.

I wonder how Giddens Ko's movie script is coming along; the movie is scheduled to start filming next year.

Let's go see Director Shen after we finish meeting him.

Director Shen Yi warmly received him at his home.

"Welcome to Taiwan." Director Shen Yi's wife cooked the meal herself.

After a hearty lunch.

The two came to the study.

Brew a pot of tea.

Only then did we begin to discuss serious matters.

Wang Yihan looked around.

The study is quite unique, though it doesn't have many books.

But posters of the TV dramas he starred in are plastered everywhere.

I guess he wants to admire his own work all the time.

He really is a repressed old man.

No wonder they can produce countless idol dramas that are popular among young men and women.

It has a heart that never grows old.

Wang Yihan didn't beat around the bush.

After exchanging a few words, I explained my purpose.

"Oh dear, that's unfortunate. I recently took on a drama series and I'm not available," he said regretfully.

Actually, he really wanted to collaborate with the young man in front of him on another film.

"Ah!" Wang Yihan hadn't expected this turn of events.

However, things quickly calmed down. "Do you have any recommendations? It's a youth idol drama about campus life."

"Well..." Shen Yi thought for a moment, put down his teacup, and said, "I have an assistant director I've worked with many times, named Ding Yangguo. His professional skills are unquestionable, but he's never directed a film independently. I wonder if you...?"

"No problem," Wang Yihan said decisively in front of everyone.

Why did you dare to do this?

Because Ding Yangguo is indeed a director whose ability exceeds his fame.

He co-directed "My Fair Princess", "Smiling Pasta", "The Legend of Xue Rengui", and two Meteor Shower series. Later, he independently directed the hit dramas "Flowers in Fog" and "Love Wakes Up" on Hunan TV.

The ability is not a problem.

Moreover, it's cheaper.