This actor needs more money

Since the 1990s, directors one after another have proven with their works that comedies are the mainstream at the box office.

In recent years, more than half of the movies that have exceeded 500 million in revenue are comedies.

At that time, Guangtou Xu demonstrated to people in the industry what it means to use a small amount to make a big difference in the "囧TU" series, and the subsequent "囧" series also made him take off all the way.

Ding Xiu and Qin Gang knew before the release of Charlotte Troubled that the box office would be high.

But the original expectation of the two people was about 500 million, which was considered high.

With an investment of 50 million, the box office will earn back 150 million. If the total box office is 500 million, the profit will be 350 million.

Putting aside the tax payment and the theater chain's share, the final amount will be 40%, which is 1.4 billion.

Now it's good, with a box office of 1.5 billion and a profit of 1.35 billion, 40% is 540 million.

Damn it, more than 500 million yuan was made in one fell swoop. It’s no wonder that Ding Xiu and Qin Gang couldn’t calm down.

This amount is higher than the net income of Qin Chao Entertainment for the entire year last year.

What makes the two of them most ecstatic is that the drama "Charlotte Worry" is solely owned by Qin Chao Entertainment.

Before acquiring Mahua, the talk was that Qin Chao would provide 30 million. Later, Mahua was merged, so there was no such thing as investment.

All 50 million will be paid by the company.

Mahua’s publishing rights, actors, and filming team.

After the movie is released, they get a certain amount of box office dividends.

Because they didn't contribute money, they just contributed their efforts, this meant that their dividends wouldn't be too much, and the company would make most of it.

After Charlotte was released, Qin Gang held a special celebration party and used 5 million to give red envelopes to several leading actors.

Of course, most of it falls into the pocket of leading actor Shen Teng.

Shen Teng's salary for this film was not high, but the dividends from Mahua and the company's red envelopes suddenly made his pocket bulge.

After getting the money, he bought a villa in Peiping, drove a luxury car, and suddenly reached the peak of his life.

In June, Wu Jing came to Qin Chao Entertainment.

After not seeing him for a few months, he was completely dark, but he was very energetic and full of strength.

In the office, in front of Ding Xiu, he deliberately lifted up the hem of his short sleeves to wipe his sweat, revealing his steel-like eight-pack abs.

"Be careful with your practice, don't hurt your vitality." Ding Xiu reminded him instead.

The more a man has eight-pack abs, the more healthy his biceps are.

Just look at those people in the gym. They don’t eat or drink. They swallow protein powder every now and then. Their muscles, inverted triangles, and double doors look better than anyone else’s.

The problem is that this kind of training method is unscientific and can easily damage your vitality.

Knowing what he meant, Wu Jing said: "I didn't swallow protein powder. I was specially trained by the army. I got up earlier than a chicken, went to bed later than a dog, and had five bowls of rice every meal. I never stopped eating meat and fish." "

"What I thought was, instead of playing a special soldier, I might as well be a special soldier."

When he was in Wolf Warrior 1, he spent a lot of time in the army, eating and living with the soldiers, and training at the same intensity every day.

During the special training before the launch of Wolf Warrior 2, he visited the army again and spent a lot of time.

Needless to say, the army trains people. When the wake-up call sounds every day, no matter how lazy you are, you have to get up and carry weight for five kilometers.

I am usually picky about food at home, but within three days after arriving in the army, I have a better appetite than anyone else. I feel like a starving ghost reincarnated, and I want to swallow my dinner plate.

After Wolf Warrior 1, Wu Jing made a lot of money. He ate and drank a lot, eating a lot of fish and meat. His belly was obviously bloated and his face also gained weight.

After returning to the army, after a period of time, my belly disappeared, my jawline came out, and I lost twelve pounds.

Ding Xiu asked someone to bring in two cups of herbal tea and said to Wu Jing, "It's a good idea, but it's a bit radical."

"You have been in the army, and you know that if you can't maintain this routine and exercise, the rebound in the later period will be terrible."

The training in the army is very intensive and it is indeed very good for people. This is true. No matter how thin the thin dog or the fat dog is after entering the army, they will still have eight-pack abs in two months.

But once you stop training, you will rebound quickly.

Just look at those who served in the military and retired. Some gained twenty or thirty pounds in half a year.

As someone who has experienced it, Wu Jing was very impressed. He gained a lot of weight after Wolf Warrior 1 was completed.

"I have no choice. I usually have a lot of social activities, so I can only be more aggressive. When Wolf Warrior 2 is finished, I will try my best to keep exercising."

"You must be able to persevere, and a sow can climb a tree."

Wu Jing had many social events and many drinking parties. Not to mention keeping up with exercise, he could not even keep tabs on food. He could drink for twenty days out of thirty days in a month.

Who is fat if he is not fat?

Smiling awkwardly, Wu Jing said: "Don't expose my shortcomings. I can't compare to you, okay."

Among this group of old brothers, Ding Xiu is the only one whose figure is not out of shape. He was the same as he was when we met him, and he is still the same now.

I have to say, it’s really awesome.

"I passed by your company this time. Firstly, I came to chat with you, drink tea and catch up on old times. Secondly, I wanted to inform you to take your people and prepare to leave for South Africa."

Ding Xiu put down the tea cup: "So fast."

"Well, the domestic scenes have been filmed, and I have to shoot overseas scenes. I asked about it, and it's not safe there now. I don't worry about the lack of people."

"Wait a minute, I'll call and ask how they are preparing." Ding Xiu called Zhang Wei and asked him to come over.

Ten minutes later, Zhang Wei, wearing a tight black T-shirt, overalls, and Martin boots, knocked on the door.

"Enter!"

"Let me introduce, Zhang Wei, the security guard is leading the team this time."

"Wu Jing."

"Hello, Captain Zhang."

"Hello, Director Wu."

In fact, the two of them had met before. Before he became the head of the security department, Zhang Wei was Ding Xiu's bodyguard and worked part-time as an assistant.

The two met several times.

It's just that there is no intersection and unfamiliarity.

"Lao Zhang, the crew of Wolf Warrior 2 is about to go to South Africa for filming. How are your preparations over there?"

"Brother Xiu, we have been prepared for a long time. There are twenty-five people in total, just waiting for your word. They are ready to go at any time."

After Zhang Wei finished speaking, Ding Xiu looked at Wu Jing, who said, "Then let's set off in two days."

"No problem." Zhang Wei said, "I'll tell you to go down first and you guys can talk."

When Zhang Wei left, Wu Jing laughed and said, "Brother Xiu, do you want to follow me to check on the crew's work this time?"

"I don't have to worry about you doing anything. It's not necessary."

Although he has the title of producer, he doesn't do anything. There are dedicated people responsible for reviewing and reconciling the crew's capital expenditures, so there is no need for him.

"Let's go and have a look. Let you see the results of my directing. Let me tell you, I have added a lot of new ideas this time. They are amazing and will definitely open your eyes."

"We have known each other for many years. I know you have talent. I believe in you, otherwise I would not invest."

"Brother Xiu, go ahead."

"No, it's hot over there."

"Go and have a look. I won't worry if you don't go."

Wu Jing finally told the truth.

Ding Xiu smiled. What he said was true. People who didn't know it thought he was the evil director and Wu Jing was the conscientious producer.

"Why do you say that? There are so many people on the crew. One more person is not more than me, and one person less than me is not more. What should I worry about?"

"How can they compare with you?" Wu Jing felt a little scared: "Anyway, with you here, I feel more secure."

It was his first time to go to such a far place. To be honest, he didn't know what to do. He couldn't sleep at night when he thought about having to deal with the indigenous people there.

I heard that people talk over there with machine guns and grenades.

Damn it, no one is afraid of this.

Although I brought a lot of people with me this time, I was still a little worried.

Ding Xiu is different. Brother Xiu is a person who has seen the big world. Take him there and leave him to chat and drink tea with the natives. You can just film and direct in peace.

"The main thing is that I can't do anything if I go."

"No, it's done. You can play mahjong with the locals, take a bath, take them to sing, dance and brag, and improve international relations."

"Damn, you think I'm a social butterfly, so I won't go!"

In the following time, Wu Jing tried to persuade Ding Xiu to go to South Africa with him, but in the end he failed miserably.

He said that his son was still young and could not speak, and he did not want his son to be unable to see his father.

Ding Xiu was left speechless.

Finally agreed to go to South Africa for a month.

…

Two days later, the Wolf Warrior 2 crew came to South Africa.

It was a hot day in June. When Ding Xiu got off the plane, he felt as if he had entered a steamer.

I don’t know how Wu Jing chose the filming location. Damn, he chose the most chaotic city in South Africa.

This is known as Sin City, rivaling Gotham.

Before coming, Ding Xiu checked the information and found that people here didn't go out at night.

Often at dawn, you can see someone lying in a sewer.

Before confirming the location, Wu Jing contacted the local government and asked for a lot of convenience, but it was impossible for them to send people to protect the crew 24 hours a day.

I am just willing to arrange a few guides to introduce them to the local customs and taboos.

The guide's advice to him was to run away if something happened, save your life first, and then call the police.

Also, don’t defecate anywhere when shooting in the wild. It’s not unhygienic, but there are many poisonous insects, snakes and ants in the wild, and you may get cold if you get bitten.

After the crew and the crew arrived at the accommodation, Wu Jing found a printing shop that day, printed out a page of terms and conditions, and gave a copy to the crew and actors.

The first sentence is that the work belongs to Wu Jing and his life belongs to him. During the filming of Wolf Warrior 2 in South Africa, the whole team is asked to abide by the following disciplines.

1: It is strictly forbidden to act without permission. Please go to the toilet together like high school girls. If you insist on going out alone, please tell your family members your bank card password first.

2: Chinese and African staff should always remain united. If communication is not smooth, please do not habitually use the English words you are most familiar with.

3: When shooting at the safari park, please do not stick your hands out of the car window. Your family will burst into tears while driving.

4: Don’t pretend to be cool on rainy days, or you’ll be struck by lightning if you pretend to be cool. Cherish life and stay away from big trees.

6: Don’t show off your wealth. If you show cash on the street no matter what, pay attention to your life safety.

7…

For this filming, Wu Jing took care of both black and white. Bai Dao said hello, and the underworld also paid the health fee. Two people were sent over to protect the crew.

It's said to be protection, but it's actually a warning to find trouble. Don't take any chances with this crew.

But there are so many gangs here, it’s hard to say whether it will work or not.

Especially after leaving the city, some places were so deserted that Wu Jing himself had no idea.

For safety reasons, he approached the local government to get some for self-defense, but they didn't give them to him, so he had no choice but to buy them on the black market.

There are a lot of guns in this place, so it’s not difficult to buy one.

The price is also cheap.

Afraid of being found out, Wu Jing did not dare to take the guy to the city after buying it. Instead, he asked a few security personnel from Ding Xiu Company to take the guy out of the city and wait.

In the next half month, the crew went out of the city every day to shoot scenes, sometimes in small towns, sometimes in wildlife parks, sometimes in no-man's land.

There were a lot of troubles in the middle, but fortunately they were all solved with money. There was no other way to go bankrupt and eliminate the disaster.

Seeing that it was only half a month before we could return to China, everyone gradually let go of their worries.

As usual, the crew went out early in the morning to shoot.

The difference is that today we have a lot of scenes and we have to go to a very far place, hundreds of kilometers away. We have to shoot until night. The mountains are high and the roads are far away. Even the brothers in the underworld are not willing to go.

Worried about being unsafe, Wu Jing called everyone to take courage.

There were more than a hundred people on the crew, which was quite intimidating.

Arriving at the shooting location, there were only a few sparse and run-down towns nearby. Wu Jing arranged for people to set up the scene, and then asked Zhang Wei and the others to keep a lookout nearby.

Everyone at Qin Chao Entertainment’s security staff wore headphones.

They all have crew cut hair and their average age is thirty years old.

After giving the order, more than 20 people dispersed. Some occupied favorable terrain, some lay down in disguise, and some stood at a high and hidden place and used telescopes to observe the surrounding environment.

Ding Xiu and Wu Jing each wore a bulletproof vest.

This equipment is given by the local government. They can't give it to real people, so they can only give it to this thing.

There were about ten sets in total, and except for Ding Xiu and Wu Jing, the rest were given to the security personnel with guns.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the crew just finished filming the first scene. Today's task still has two scenes left to film, and everyone is a little bit unbearable.

The weather is hot and I am still worried.

"Rest where you are for an hour, drink some water, eat something to replenish your strength, and go to the toilet when you need to."

Wu Jing also wanted to stop work as soon as possible, but seeing that everyone was in poor condition, with several suffering from heat stroke, he could only temporarily stop the work.

In the back seat of the crew's jeep, Ding Xiu was sleeping with the air conditioner blowing on. His body armor was taken off to the side. Under the open clothes, you could see a black pistol on his waist.

Wu Jing, who came over with two pieces of watermelon, saw this scene and admired Ding Xiu for his big heart.

He was always on tenterhooks, fearing that a group of people would rush out, all holding AKs, saying that I was the one to conquer this mountain.

Ding Xiu was better, he ate and slept every day, and he ate after sleeping. I don't know whether to call him an expert and bold, or call him simply heartless.

Wu Jing had just approached and before he spoke, Ding Xiu had already opened his eyes and placed his hands subconsciously on his waist. Only when he saw the person came did he lie down again.

Wu Jing confirmed that it was indeed a man of high skill who was bold.

"Brother Xiu, please quench your thirst with some watermelon."

Ding Xiu turned over, struggled to get up, stretched, yawned and took the watermelon.

"what time is it?"

"Two o'clock."

"When can we finish work today?"

"It's hard to say." Wu Jing leaned on the passenger seat and ate watermelon, with a sad look on his face: "The progress is a bit slow. I probably won't be able to make it back after the filming. I will either camp where I am or find a place nearby to stay overnight."

Ding Xiu squinted his eyes and said, "It's definitely not possible to camp on the same spot. It's not safe at night. There's no bunker here. Once it gets dark, a dozen AKs can sweep us all away."

"No matter what, you must leave before dark and find a nearby place to stay."

For some reason, Ding Xiu had a bad premonition and his heart was beating fast.