If it weren't for Zhou Yun, it wouldn't have been possible to gather such a cast with this budget.
So far, "Child of Prophecy" has already allocated five million to Liu Qidong, along with his own five million, for preliminary preparations.
Many more expenses will arise once formal shooting begins.
This is a money pit.
Zhou Yun is even doubtful that the final twenty million will be enough.
At least for Liang Yuanpu's fee, it can't just be handled with a cameo fee; after all, he's a major antagonist, a proper supporting lead.
Zhou Yun said to Zhou Lan, "How should we calculate Teacher Liang's fee? Pay it all at once? Or discuss with him to treat it as an investment based on his fee?"
The lump sum fee isn't impressive from Teacher Liang's standpoint.
Zhou Yun is well aware that Liang Yuanpu agreed to this film largely because of their friendship.
Otherwise, why would Liang Yuanpu take on a supporting role for a new director and a low-budget film?
