FWTS Chapter 134: Unfilmed yet Ablaze
It all started with someone posting a picture of a TV drama project announcement online. Some media outlets later confirmed this, followed by official reposts from Qiuchuang and official accounts from Qingtian Pictures, along with a related post from Hou Muyun himself.
"The Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords is going to be made into a TV drama!"
"Is this for real? This is too quick; the book isn't even finished yet!"
"It's a bit sudden. They just announced a new book, and now this?"
"Go check Monkey's Weibo; the news is confirmed!"
"It really is! Even the Qiuyue official website confirmed it!"
"I'm excited, but also a bit anxious! I'm afraid they'll ruin the original work!"
"Agreed +1!"
"I feel like Monkey is progressing too fast! It just started getting popular; they should wait a bit longer. Selling the copyright for a good price is secondary; the key is to find a good team!"
"To be honest, there are too many characters in the novel, and few actors in real life can portray them well!"
"Let's just hope they don't cast those few people. Lately, most novel adaptations in the film and TV industry are full of those expressionless actors; acting seems too far-fetched for them!"
"It's hard to say what kind of team they'll find, but one thing we can be sure of is that they will remain faithful to the original work. Take a close look at the picture that was leaked!"
"..."
"Wow, this is amazing! Monkey is going to be the scriptwriter himself!"
"The original author as the scriptwriter! Now the original fans can rest assured!"
"Only one name listed under the screenwriter column: Hou Muyun. Are you sure he's not the second-tier screenwriter or an honorary screenwriter to fill the quota?"
"It should be correct!"
"This is truly impressive! There have been many novel adaptations into TV dramas, and many novels have had their original authors as scriptwriters, but there seems to be few instances of them being the primary screenwriter. At least in the online literature world, he's the first!"
"But, can Monkey write scripts?"
"I've read 'Legend of the Sword Master' and have no worries whatsoever!"
"I wonder who the director will be!"
"This is just the TV drama project announcement; they won't reveal who the director is!"
"Could this be a small production team? Otherwise, how could Monkey have such a big say?"
"Qingtian Pictures? I've never heard of them. Who knows?"
"Also, the TV drama project name 'Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords' has an 'I' at the end. Does that mean it's the first season? Are they testing the waters?"
"Don't speculate randomly!"
"Novel adaptations into TV dramas always ruin the original work! I'm not going to watch it; it might ruin the beautiful image in my mind!"
"..."
"Haha, guess what? Qingtian Pictures is headed by Chu Qing!"
"Chu Qing? Isn't she the woman from that fight video last time?"
"Chu Qing, the younger sister of Chu Tian, chairman of Chu Feng Group!"
"Damn, it's really her! So, the person in the fight video must be her! Is there a story behind this? Does it count as a sequel to Monkey's hero saving the beauty?"
"It's highly possible! Since Monkey is the scriptwriter, it's very likely that he wrote the script himself and then found Chu Qing to invest in the production!"
"Monkey's skill at hugging big thighs is definitely top-notch haha!"
"Is her network good? Does she have a wide circle of contacts?"
"..."
"Reliable sources! 'Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords I' is going to be a twelve-episode first season, with an initial investment of 50 million!"
"Insider information! Two months ago, Chu Qing parachuted into Qingtian Pictures and revealed the true face of the behind-the-scenes investor of this film company. In the past two months, Chu Qing has started contacting a large number of industry insiders and has now formed a film and television team with top-notch domestic standards! 'Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords I' will be the company's first major production, with more significant funding to come in the later stages!"
"According to insiders, the director has been chosen. It's someone who has participated in multiple critically acclaimed and high-rated TV dramas, with experience ranging from cinematography to co-directing to directing independently. He's definitely a powerhouse!"
"It's said that the production team has privately contacted several popular actors, and the male and female leads will be played by some of these hotshots!"
"Qingtian Pictures has already secured two award-winning actors and one award-winning actress to cameo in the drama!"
"Some people leaked that the special effects for the drama will be handled by WD Digital, but whether this information is true or not remains to be seen. If it is true..."
"Here's another big scoop! The original author of 'Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords' not only serves as the scriptwriter for the drama but is also one of the investors in the project!"
"Since we're on the topic of leaks, here's one more! I'm sure many people know that Chu Qing and L.O. are very close friends, right? Rumor has it that L.O. will sing the theme song for the drama! This is incredible because even 'National Teacher' failed to secure L.O. for their film!"
"..."
"During this period, 'Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords' undoubtedly became the most popular work in online literature, coupled with the significant reputation of 'Legend of the Sword Master' outside the online literature circle. Additionally, Hou Muyun himself is a figure who naturally attracts attention.
With the continuous release of insider information, #LordofXuanYuanSwordsTVSeries# quickly became a hot topic, and it surged to the top three directly. It seems that reaching the number one spot is only a matter of time.
A great IP potential + notable figures + various topics = a blockbuster!
Other dramas ignite before they air, but this one seems to be ablaze even before filming starts!
After receiving a call from Chu Qing, Hou Muyun naturally needed to head to Shanghai. There were some matters that required his presence as both the scriptwriter and an investor. Additionally, he needed to visit the studio.
On the way, Hou Muyun naturally checked out some of the discussions online. At first, he didn't realize that the situation would be so significant. However, he was also self-aware and knew that Chu Feng Group played a significant role in all of this.
Regarding the plethora of information leaked online, he naturally knew that some of it was true while some was false. However, one piece caught his curiosity, and he couldn't resist gossiping a bit, so he sent a WeChat message to Chu Qing: "Is L.O. really going to sing the theme song?"
Chu Qing quickly replied: "Why? Do you want to sing it yourself?"
Hou Muyun: "(Rolls eyes)... It would be best if she sang it herself. I just wanted to know how much it would cost."
They had occasional contact these days, and both sides had thoughts of improving their relationship. After all, they would be working together for a considerable amount of time, so they had become quite familiar with each other compared to before.
Chu Qing: "Are you hoping it will be free?"
Hou Muyun: "Of course, free is always best!"
Chu Qing: "Do you think international superstars grow on trees?"
Hou Muyun: "... One more question, was the other woman in that video really her last time?"
Chu Qing: "Curious? Why don't you ask her yourself."
Hou Muyun: "Consider it unasked."
Of course, the answer was already quite clear.
"Was the big event you mentioned last time about this?"
Once again, Fei Ning, who was dragged into the conversation by Hou Muyun, learned about the filming of "Lord of Xuan Yuan Swords" for the TV drama. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Damn, you're even an investor now! Isn't your scope a bit too broad? Also, it's just the two of us now, so be honest with me. Do you have some kind of relationship with this Chu Qing? The last time with the fight video, it was a hero saving the beauty scenario. This time, it feels like there's a bit of a rich girl sponsoring a scholar to go to the capital for the imperial examination vibe! Come on, buddy, spill the beans about your story."
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