Chapter 180 She hasn’t been feeling well lately

Director Xu is honest. Since he has finished auditioning the film and is satisfied with it, he will help others to finalize the matter.

So today in the Lu Production Office of Penguin Video Company, the main team members of the crew, Producer Lu, screenwriter, and director held a short meeting on the selection of the heroine.

At the meeting, Producer Lu did not express his position and asked the other two people for their opinions as to who was more suitable.

So Director Xu took the lead and said: "Producer Lu, I think Miffel is a good actress and is more suitable for the heroine in the play."

When the screenwriter heard about Director Xu's choice, his eyelids jumped. Thinking of the middle-aged man's commission, he immediately jumped out to object.

"No, I think the other two actresses are more suitable than this Miffel. I suggest you choose one of the two individuals."

When Director Xu heard this, he thought this was not possible.

He had already promised the other party, but if the matter didn't work out, he had no way to explain it to the other party.

If it was in the past and there was no one who auditioned last night, maybe he would have taken a step back to give the screenwriter some face and not want to get into too much trouble with the other party.

But this time, he couldn't quit, he could only stick to his opinion and let Miffel participate in the performance.

Then he reiterated his opinion again.

The screenwriter was actually a little strange, thinking that as long as he objected, the matter would be settled.

But he never expected that Director Xu's attitude would be so tough this time.

Here comes the problem.

Faced with Director Xu's insistence, even though I had already received half a million yuan in benefits, I was still in a difficult situation and could not compromise and let that Miffy play the female lead.

Under normal circumstances, apart from the employer, you have the absolute right to decide your role.

But unfortunately, this drama is not his original creation.

He was just responsible for adapting a novel written by someone else, so he and the director were equal in deciding the role.

The only one who can really make the final decision is the employer, and the employer has given this power to Penguin Video.

So this power falls in the hands of the producer responsible for this show at Penguin Video.

As Producer Lu of Penguin Video, seeing two colleagues disagreeing over the issue of the female lead and refusing to give in, I felt very confused.

"What are you two doing?"

Producer Lu said angrily: "This drama is about to start filming, and now we haven't even discussed the heroine yet, and there are such big differences and opinions between the screenwriter and director!"

"Produced by Lu."

Director Xu explained: "I personally auditioned for the role of Miffel, and her acting skills are absolutely passable. She is very consistent with the heroine I imagined."

"Producer Lu, I have personally auditioned for the two actresses I mentioned, and they are definitely much better than Miffel."

The screenwriter paused for a moment and then said: "Moreover, the other party's reputation in the industry is better than that Miffel."

Director Xu said angrily: "We are looking at acting skills, not reputation."

"Anyway, I don't agree with using Miffel." The screenwriter insisted on his own opinion.

Director Xu snorted coldly: "I insist on using Miffel."

"That's enough! Why are you making such a fuss?"

Production Lu was also angry.

The entire team is about to break up over the selection of a female lead, and this show is a piece of shit!

"I will decide this matter myself!"

"." The two of them were speechless for a moment.

This time, it all depends on luck.

Production Lu took over the portfolios of the three actresses and looked at them carefully.

Director Xu muttered in his heart, he must choose Miffel.

The screenwriter was muttering in his mind, never choose Miffel.

Producer Lu has never met or understood any of these three actresses, and he didn't know which one to choose at the moment.

At this time, he looked up and saw Director Li walking over.

"Hello, Director Li." Production Lu shouted.

The other two people shouted after him.

Director Li frowned and asked, "What are you arguing about? I heard it even as I passed by the door."

Faced with Director Li's inquiry, Production Lu said awkwardly: "There are three candidates for the heroine of the drama "The Master". We don't have a unified opinion and don't know which one to choose."

"Show it to me."

"Okay." Production Lu handed the materials of the three actresses to Director Li.

Director Li took a look and saw that they were Xie Yuyan, Miffel and Yu Xiaojiu.

Xie Yuyan has just participated in the hit drama "The Silent Truth". Miffy has also participated in Director Wan's reality show before. As for Yu Xiaojiu, she is one of the heroines of "The Golden Branch".

In other words, these three women all know Song Yi.

He hesitated and said to Lu Production: "Let me give you an opinion. You can ask Production Song for his opinion. He has been in contact with these three actresses, so he may have a better understanding."

"."Produced by Lu.

Originally, as a producer, he was not willing to consult other producers for their opinions. Wouldn't this make him appear incompetent?

But now that Director Li suddenly brought it up, it seemed a little bad for him not to ask.

After all, you are your own leader.

And now there are rumors in the company that he will be promoted to deputy manager in the near future.

"Okay, I'll listen to Director Li, and I'll ask Production Song for his opinion later."

Director Li nodded, and before leaving, reminded: "You guys, hurry up, it's the Chinese New Year now, time is short, and the tasks are tight, don't procrastinate, shoot it as soon as possible."

"I understand, Director Li."

After Director Li left, the screenwriter and Director Xu looked at Producer Lu and asked, "Producer Lu, what should we do now?"

"What else can I do? The leaders have already spoken, so I can only lick my face and ask people."

Mr. Lu looked at his two colleagues angrily, feeling depressed.

This time, it was really embarrassing.

Not long after Song Yi arrived at the office today, a familiar man knocked on the door and walked in.

This time, Director Wang from Dragon TV did not let Director Li lead the way. Instead, he came directly to the door to discuss the royalties.

This kind of thing cannot be explained over the phone, so we can only come to the house for an interview.

Compared to last time, the two of them are much more familiar with each other.

Song Yi looked at Director Wang and asked tentatively: "Director Wang, you suddenly came to me. Is there something wrong with the script I gave you? Your director is not satisfied?"

"no."

Director Wang shook his head and said with a smile: "On the contrary, after our station director read your scripts for the first three episodes, he was very satisfied and made a decision on the spot, saying that I would leave it to you to write this drama."

"Yeah?"

Song Yi smiled modestly and said: "As long as the director is satisfied, I'm afraid that I'm not good enough and will waste your time, so now I can write with confidence and boldness.

It's just something like this. Director Wang, just call me and tell me. There's no need for you to make a special trip."

"I'm not just here to tell you this, I actually have something else I want to discuss with you."

Song Yi asked: "Director Wang, what do you mean?"

"Because the director is very satisfied with your script, he asked me to send you the royalties directly to show my sincerity."

Director Wang smiled and said: "So I just want to discuss with you about the royalties. What do you think is appropriate?"

"Well"

Song Yi was stunned for a few seconds, then smiled and said: "Director Wang, you can just give it to yourself for this kind of thing. I didn't ask for it."

"According to our original funding plan, the total investment for this drama was only 25 million. If it were written by a scriptwriter from the station, the script fee would actually not be much, it would only be around 1 million."

Director Wang paused and said: "But since you are not from the company, you cannot implement it according to such standards. What's more, I have promised you before that I will try my best to help you strive for more.

So after discussing it with other people in the station, the final fee I can give you is about three million, what do you think?"

"Three million?" Song Yi was a little surprised.

He never expected that the TV station would be so generous this time.

It seems that my script really satisfied them.

Director Wang thought that Song Yi disliked that three million was too little, and then said: "Teacher Song, if you are not satisfied, just tell me the number, and I can go back and discuss it with the director."

"No, no, no, Director Wang, you misunderstood."
To be continued...