Chapter 127 The Behind-the-Scenes Team Is Strengthened Epically, and the Casting and Project Establishment Begin

The general script is done, and the project is ready to enter the final stage.

In addition to the actors, the main preparations are props and art.

For a movie like Wonderful Night, if you want to make it look good, you must work hard in this area.

The New York Museum of Natural History in the original film has this feeling.

The decoration, props, etc. have all been considered.

The color tone is unified and layered. With the lighting and post-editing, it is not simple at first glance. At least you will not think it is a set, but a real shot.

Now the film is to be adapted into China, and the relevant art has to be changed.

Both Chinese and Western aesthetics are very complicated. It is impossible to copy the original now, so the remake must not be too bad.

Lu Ping'an noticed this in the beginning in terms of architecture, so the set decoration was based on several famous museums in China.

But if you want to take the texture a step further on this basis, you have to rely on real talents.

The difference between a master and an ordinary designer may often lie in the changes in some details.

It doesn't look like much change, but the effect after the change is completely different.

He understood this when he was doing interior design internship.

So he was completely open to finding outside help.

Principal Zhang also found a great man for him.

It was not Chen Danqing, but Yang Zhanjia.

This teacher is 66 years old this year. His name sounds unfamiliar, but the works he has directed are all well-known.

"Dream of Red Mansions", "Farewell My Concubine", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Teacher Yang doesn't take many jobs anymore, but he is very interested in Lu Ping'an, a rising star in the film industry who has emerged in recent years.

In addition, Principal Zhang invited him twice, and Lu Ping'an also visited him once, and finally the old man agreed.

As soon as the old man came, the master's move was extraordinary.

After learning about the style that Lu Ping'an wanted to present, soon, the floor, carved windows, tiles, etc. were all replaced.

Several main scenes instantly became full of Chinese flavor and excellent texture.

Then the scenery of the miniature model booths and the booths of various dynasties was also changed. With the glass and lighting, at a glance, the scenery of each window is completely different and magnificent.

The museum's inner world suddenly became bigger.

Lu Ping'an and the crew admired it again and again, and the other art behind the scenes also cherished this opportunity and decided to learn it well.

And this is not over yet. Teacher Yang can also provide suggestions on costumes, props, shooting lenses, and post-production.

Lu Ping'an feels that his version of Wonderful Night already has some flavor of Lao Mouzi.

No matter what the plot is, at a glance, the beauty in the lens will definitely be better than his own, even better than the original.

It's really worth it to ask Teacher Yang for this million!

In addition to the great art and art director, the behind-the-scenes team also contacted several capable people for the soundtrack.

The specific soundtrack will be officially determined after the film is finished and enters the post-production.

The original soundtrack can actually be used, but since it is Chinese style, it has to be changed anyway.

If the final effect is really not good, the original soundtrack will be replaced.

However, any one of Zhao Jiping, Hu Weili, and Mai Zhenhong should be able to create something similar.

In addition, there are costume design and action director, and they are all famous.

Among them, the action director may not be used much, but there are action scenes in the film, at least in the "chaos" stage, some can be mixed in.

Lu Pingan feels that the possibility of surpassing this filming has greatly increased.

The behind-the-scenes team has also been strengthened at an epic level.

Then there are the actors.

Lu Pingan already has a general idea about the casting of actors.

The most important one is the protagonist.

In terms of the protagonist selection, there are many choices for comedians in this period.

There are more than a dozen in the mainland alone.

Lu Pingan prefers three, Fan Wei, Chen Peisi and Guo Tao.

Ge You and Northeast Lao Zhao are a little older.

Moreover, Ge You's comedy style is unique and cold, so Lu Pingan hopes that he will play Sima Qian.

Sima Qian, like Roosevelt, was cut in half in the end, and Ge You's later "mentor" was also cut in half, which is very interesting.

In addition, Sima Qian in the film is super serious in front of people, with a wise and upright face, but he will show some nervousness and even a little bit of vulgarity when facing his beloved girl, which is very suitable for Ge You.

Lao Zhao is also unique and older. The key is that he is not stupid or simple in the public's impression, but "ghostly" and a big liar. In comparison, Fan Wei is more suitable to play "unappreciated talent".

Fan Wei is 41 years old this year, and it is more reasonable to have a son in his early teens. Of course, Guo Tao is more reasonable than him. Guo Tao is 35 and looks young. Later, he was also a bodyguard in "Crazy Stone". It can be a dream linkage.

But compared with Guo Tao and Fan Wei, Lu Ping'an still prefers Fan Wei, unless Fan Wei is not available.

Chen Peisi is of course better than Guo Tao, but Hu Qingquan and Han Sanping both suggested that Lu Ping'an should keep him as a backup.

Lu Ping'an is not a die-hard fan of Chen Peisi, so he listened to the advice.

There are other candidates, but they are somewhat inconsistent with the character setting. For example, Fu Biao's face is a bit aggressive, Guo Da is too old, he is 47 years old and looks even older. Lu Ping An doesn't like Huang Hong. Xu Shanzheng is also suitable, but Lu Ping An thinks he is more suitable for the domineering doctor in the museum. His guest appearance as the funeral goods boss in "Crazy Racing" is quite good and can be used as a reference.

Shen Teng is now filming the drama "If you want to eat fried dough twist, I'll twist it for you now", and he can act, but he is a little young, only 24 years old, and his face has not yet gotten rid of the image of the evil school idol, so he can't really support the role.

So there are only two candidates for the protagonist in the end, Fan Wei and Guo Tao.

For the other roles, Lu Ping An intends to ask Milk Tea Zhou to guest star in the role of Pharaoh.

Commercial movies have to add some gimmicks.

But they can't be given such a big role as in "Curse of the Golden Flower".

They can't act, so a qualitative guest appearance saves a lot of role negotiations, which is the most cost-effective.

If Milk Tea Zhou doesn't come, then find someone else. Anyway, there are so many singers and stars who want to participate in the film and television industry now.

Ex-wife: Mr. Zhou, stepfather: Chen Kun.

These two are agreed to be guest stars, and their roles are not big, so let's give them the role.

Son: Find You Haoran.

Doctor: Xu Zheng.

Wu Guohua called first, and if he is not available, he will change.

Zhao Kuo: Huang Bo, this role needs a little aggression besides being silly, and Huang Bo is very suitable for it.

Lu Ping'an also asked the school teacher for the number, and then called.

As for Baoqiang, there was no suitable one in Qimiao Ye, so Lu Ping'an arranged "A World Without Thieves" for him, and Baoqiang was willing to stay and be an extra.

Cowboy: Lu Ping'an found Cao Cao.

The American actors in the original version are very good, but they are already famous, and they are paid at least one million US dollars for the film. There is no need, and we will wait until the Hollywood version starts shooting.

Other easter eggs: Qu Yuan, emperors and other historical figures, Lu Ping'an left them to the teachers and students of Beijing Film Academy.

Regarding Mulan, Lu Pingan originally planned to let Liu Xixi play the role, but thinking about her and Ge You as a couple, it seems inappropriate.

So the roles of Mulan, the narrator, and Tang Monk are temporarily undecided. This is a position reserved for other producers. If there is really no suitable one, they can find it themselves.

For a commercial film, if you want the work to achieve the greatest advantage in publicity and scheduling, you have to give up some of the relevant shares.

This is the rule of commercial films.

In addition, this movie still has special effects.

Special effects can still be used.

However, Lu Pingan will not give up 50% of the share like last time.

Since Qimiao Ye has already prepared for the cold box office abroad, it is most important to seize the domestic box office.

So he calculated that if the cost is 45 million, it is most appropriate to give up 15 million.

15 million is just enough to offset the production cost of the film, and the special effects will not cost much.

It means that Lu Pingan gets a film without spending much money.

If advertising sponsorship and director's fees are added, he can still make a lot of money.

And the film also retains a 70% share.

In this way, he can make a lot even if the domestic box office is only 50 million.

After the matter was settled, Lu Ping'an officially released the news to the public that the new film project was approved and investment negotiations were accepted.

In theory, investment negotiations need to first determine the script and the leading actors.

But Lu Ping'an, who had a very strong record once, does not need this now.

He only needs to say "I still want to make a big movie this time."

So after the news was released, for a while, investors, film companies, brokerage companies, advertisers, and even film distributors and theater operators heard the news.

At the same time, the actors who received the call were instantly excited.

I will continue to write, and I will try to let you see the new chapter tomorrow morning.

In addition, everyone has given opinions on the selection of the protagonists. Among them, Fan Wei and Ge You received the most likes. I simply use these two as the male lead and male second, and will not change them.