Hollywood.

"Resident Evil" cast.

King Liu Tian said farewell to everyone.

Li Bingbing was quite surprised and asked quickly: "Why are you in such a hurry to go back?"

Liu Tianwang is a very diligent and studious person. During the filming of "Resident Evil", in addition to perfectly demonstrating his acting skills, he would also follow the crew and learn anything he was interested in. So.

Even when he's not playing, he looks extremely busy.

Now that the filming has not been completed, Liu Tianwang suddenly said that he wanted to return to China. Of course, Li Bingbing would be surprised.

Liu Tianwang did not hide anything and explained to Li Bingbing: "Mr. Lu is planning to film a new TV series and needs my help. Of course I have to rush back as soon as possible."

Li Bingbing said in surprise: "Mr. Lu is going to film a TV series again? Or will it be filmed in China? Does anyone in China watch TV?"

In her opinion, not many families in China now own TV sets. What benefits can be gained from filming TV series? Can a movie have a high box office no matter how high it is?

And now he has filmed a science fiction blockbuster in Hollywood, and even returned to China to film a TV series. In Li Bingbing's opinion, he is getting more and more mixed up and returning.

In particular, a big screen superstar like Liu Tianwang is actually willing to lower his status to work on the small screen? This makes her feel incredible. Which actor enters the film industry and also goes to film TV series?

King Liu Tian naturally understands this truth, but he cares more about human relations. After all, Lu Yiming was kind to him, and he is a person who must repay his kindness.

"I don't know quite what Mr. Lu thinks, but since it is Mr. Lu's request, I definitely can't refuse."

Li Bingbing is not stupid either. "Resident Evil" was invested by Lu Yiming. Although the big plot in it is similar to the original version, all the saving of the world is done by Xia Guo. There are various plots of group wisdom, unity and cooperation flying all over the place, just like individuals in Hollywood.

Heroism is very different.

Regarding Lu Yiming, a wealthy and young investor like him, Li Bingbing was actually thinking about whether to take the relationship further with Lu Yiming.

Not to mention that Lu Yiming is now the richest man in Xia Mainland. If it hadn't been for his support, would he have been able to break into Hollywood and play such an important role as Ada Wong in "Resident Evil"?

Various thoughts were swirling in his mind, and Li Bingbing said: "My role is almost over, can you tell Mr. Lu and see if I can play any role in the new drama?"

This time, it was Liu Tianwang's turn to be surprised.

"You also want to participate? Have you thought clearly? It's a TV series. Although the investment of 10 million is not a small amount, the influence and remuneration cannot be compared with that of a movie."

Li Bingbing's attitude was firm: "I have thought clearly, please give me this opportunity."

The salary doesn't matter, the key is to get Lu Yiming's favor.

If you hold on to this golden thigh, will you still worry about having no scenes to film in the future?

Even someone as high-ranking as Liu Tianwang could see it so clearly that Li Bingbing felt that she had no reason not to follow up.

"Okay, I'll call Mr. Lu and ask him."

After trying to persuade her to no avail, Andy Lau's good-guy nature came into play and he agreed to act as a go-between for Li Bingbing and ask Lu Yiming for his opinion.

Lu Yiming received a call from Liu Tianwang and learned that Li Bingbing offered to participate in the show. Lu Yiming agreed, and at the same time, his favorability towards Li Bingbing also increased.

Even a layman knows that for an actor, there is a chain of contempt in the entertainment industry, and in this chain of contempt, actors who make movies often look down on those who make TV series. Only those who can't survive in the film industry

Only then will he go back to film TV series.

Since Li Bingbing volunteered to participate, Lu Yiming asked one more question: "Have you finalized the list of main characters?"

In this TV series, the male lead is naturally Liu Tianwang himself. After all, the role is there. He is not the male lead. Who is the male lead?

Liu Tianwang, who had already received the script, thought about his role positioning, and analyzed and suggested to Lu Yiming from a professional perspective: "The first male lead I play is a serious and serious character, so the second male lead must be young, handsome, and humorous.

, so that the contrast between the characters can be clear and set off each other."

"Liu Tianwang's views are indeed very professional."

Lu Yiming praised, and then suggested: "What do you think of Zhang Weijian?"

Liu Tianwang thought for a while and said: "Weijian Zhang is indeed good. He is very talented in acting. Moreover, "Young Fang Shiyu" released in September this year has caused a viewing frenzy in the three places across the Taiwan Strait. The ratings are soaring. It is broadcast on ATV in Hong Kong.

After it was released, it directly defeated TVB and even surpassed the 16% ratings set by "Returning the Pearl" in Hong Kong, setting the highest ratings record in the history of ATV."

After a pause, Liu Tianwang said hesitantly: "However, what should I say about Zhang Weijian? He values ​​money more. He has fallen out with the producers several times before because of money matters."

What Liu Tianwang was talking about was, of course, the cooperation between Zhang Weijian and Zheng Zeshi, which ended up taking Sha Mao, who was in bankruptcy, to court because of the 2.3 million remuneration.

Also in 1997, when TVB was preparing to make a sequel to "Journey to the West", Zhang Weijian asked for an increase in remuneration but was rejected. As a result, the two parties broke up on bad terms and never collaborated again.

Of course, Liu Tianwang never gossiped behind anyone's back, and quickly explained to Lu Yiming: "Zhang Weijian's family was very poor when he was young. When he was fifteen years old, his father abandoned them, mother and son, leaving only one child.

It was a rotten house. So much so that at the age of seventeen, Zhang Weijian had to go out to work to support his family and support his three younger brothers in their studies, so he was very carefree about money."

After hearing this, Lu Yiming burst out laughing and said, "There's nothing wrong with being careless, as long as you don't cheat people. It's not like I won't pay you. As long as he performs well, he can set whatever price he wants."

Lu Yiming still has a good impression of Zhang Weijian.

There are not many actors he likes, Liu Tianwang is one, Zhou Xingxing is one, and Zhang Weijian is also one. Especially "Young Fang Shiyu", "Smart Little Understanding", and the TVB version of "Journey to the West", they are considered "childhood memories"

series.

Therefore, when he remembered Zhang Weijian, who was still a young boy at this time, he decisively proposed to Liu Tianwang.

As for money?

It's not a bad thing to like money.

People who are capable should get more money, this is a matter of course.

If you want benefits but don't want to give money, you think it's xxx.

"Okay, he will be the second male lead."

However, in terms of casting for the second female lead, Liu Tianwang mentioned several names, but Lu Yiming was not satisfied with them.

After all, the lead female lead is Li Bingbing. Her appearance and temperament are both that of a cold and charming beauty, and her role in the drama is also that of a strong woman in the workplace.

In this case, it is natural to find a second female lead who is "opposite" to her.

Therefore, the characteristics of the second female lead must be lively and cheerful, but her personality is a bit so-so, and she must be young and beautiful.

Somehow, Lu Yiming thought of Lin Yuzhen. She was a perfect match in terms of temperament, image, and personality.

As for whether you have acted or not...that doesn't matter!

Thinking of this, Lu Yiming said: "Well, you come back first, and I will recommend the second female lead to you."

Liu Tianwang was a little surprised. He had already mentioned all the people he knew who he thought were suitable for this role, but Lu Yiming was not satisfied. He was very curious about who Lu Yiming would choose.

"Mr. Lu, do you have someone to choose?"

Lu Yiming nodded slightly: "I just thought of someone, I don't know if it is suitable or not. She is very young and very beautiful. The key is that her temperament is in line with the positioning of the second female lead in our drama."

"Oh? There is such a person?"

Liu Tianwang racked his brains, and various female stars in the entertainment industry flashed through his mind, but none of them seemed to fit Lu Yiming's description, so he couldn't help but ask: "What's her name?"

"Lin Yuzhen."

"..."

Liu Tianwang was silent because he realized that he had indeed never heard of this name in the circle.

He asked humbly: "Mr. Lu, please forgive my ignorance. I have never heard of this person's name. Is he a newcomer in the Chinese TV industry?"

"No, she is my high school classmate."

"..."

Liu Tianwang opened his mouth and couldn't say a word for a long time.

Is it ridiculous for a little girl who has just graduated from high school and is still in her freshman year to play the second female lead in a TV series with an investment of tens of millions? It’s outrageous even when you think about it!

But in this magical world, there are too many outrageous things happening every minute and every second.

Therefore, Liu Tianwang, who has been in the entertainment industry for half his life, has long been used to it. His mood is very stable and he continues to ask patiently: "Mr. Lu, this old classmate of yours, can you tell me about her role?"

Have you acted in any film or television drama? Even a guest appearance..."

"No, but she has filmed a commercial and the director spoke highly of her."

Liu Tianwang was suffocated instantly. She was highly praised by God. She just acted in a commercial. With only a few seconds of footage, how could her level be higher?

"What, is there a problem?"

Lu Yiming looked puzzled.

"No... no problem."

Liu Tianwang quickly shook his head and waved his hands, and when he replied, he directly covered his conscience, not embarrassed to point out what was wrong with Lu Yiming's ideas.

After all, this TV series was filmed solely by Lu Yiming, and he also decided on the project, so of course he could film it however he wanted.

In the entertainment industry, there are many investors who are more outrageous than Lu Yiming, especially in Xiangjiang, where Liu Tianwang had a gun put to his head to make him sign a contract to film a movie.

At the moment, Lu Yiming just wants a second female role to compliment others. Is this too much?

This is not excessive at all!

Lu Yiming didn't think too much: "Since you said it's no problem, then it must be no problem. I believe in your professional vision."

Liu Tianwang: "..."
To be continued...