The star is legit but sick.

Chapter 643: Casting of Kung Fu
Once a type of variety show becomes popular, there will definitely be various copycat works following suit.

For example, after the dating variety show was first introduced to China, a series of similar variety shows emerged. Even now, various derivative variety shows are released every year.

After all, on the one hand, it can bring exposure to celebrities or whitewash some celebrities who have stains, and on the other hand, it can really make money.

If "The Voice of China" is really good, Bluebird Entertainment will definitely follow suit.

On the other side, in Shanghai, outside the audition office of the "Kung Fu" crew.

There were already dozens of people standing in the corridor outside the office, almost filling up the entire corridor.

During the preparation period of "Kung Fu", the real name of the film was not announced to the public.

Xu Ye had previously said that he wanted to make a movie about Kung Fu, and the movie was eventually named "Kung Fu".

If you release your name in advance, you will always encounter all kinds of trouble.

Xu Ye didn't want these trivial matters to affect the filming progress of the movie, so he would wait until the title of the movie was released before dealing with them together.

So Xu Ye gave "Kung Fu" a nickname, called "The Adventures of Little Gangsters".

The entire crew used this name during preparation.

This name discouraged some actors who wanted to participate in the show.

If another director gave a name like this, everyone would think it was just a temporary name, but if Xu Ye gave a name like this, everyone would think it was real.

Those actors who have a heavy idol image have given up on participating in the show, which doesn't sound good to others.

Xu Ye didn’t care if these people didn’t come.

His movies don't need actors with a heavy idol image.

During this period, all his energy was focused on selecting actors for "Kung Fu".

He personally selects and auditions every role with lines.

There are so many characters in the movie "Kung Fu".

This movie is a group portrait, especially the residents in Pig Cage Village, each of them has their own characteristics.

Xu Ye has already finalized some of the actors, but there are still a few missing.

These actors in the corridor are waiting for auditions.

Gu Xingze, one of the new generation of actors, is 28 years old and signed to a small entertainment company.

Gu Xingze has a fair face and he thinks he is very handsome. The reason why he has not become famous yet is simply because his company cannot provide him with sufficient resources.

The name Gu Xingze is not his real name, it is his stage name. His real name is not nice.

Gu Xingze stood in the corridor, fanning himself with the resume in his hand, looking at the other actors around him with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He has participated in many movies and TV series so far, and even played the leading role in a web drama.

Unfortunately, he still didn't become famous.

After seeing the movie "Justice, My Foot" take over 3 billion at the box office, Gu Xingze made up his mind that he must play a role in Xu Ye's new movie, and it would be best if he could sign a contract with Xu Ye's studio.

Gu Xingze immediately submitted his resume to Xu Ye's crew and successfully got the opportunity to audition.

All this was within Gu Xingze's expectations.

He is not a new actor, but an experienced veteran in the industry. How can he not get a good job just by playing a supporting role in the movie?
Before coming, Gu Xingze had made all the necessary preparations.

First, he got to know Xu Ye. He had scolded Xu Ye in private before.

After all, Xu Ye is young, and his singing and acting skills are pretty good. After "One-Armed Swordsman" was released that year, Xu Ye's fighting scenes completely refreshed the audience's view of Xu Ye.

Young handsome guys like Gu Xingze were compared by the audience.

At that time, Gu Xingze felt that his status was higher than Xu Ye's, and he was very dissatisfied.

But now he can only accept it with a pinch of his nose.

"Xu Ye is a comedy director and a very humorous person in real life, so I want to show my talent for humor."

Gu Xingze watched a lot of jokes before coming here.

He doesn't understand what humor is, he only knows how to pose coolly in front of the camera.

But in his opinion, nonsensical performances are not difficult.

If those ordinary people on the short video platform can act it, why can’t he, who graduated from a professional school, act it?

In addition, because this movie is about Kung Fu, Gu Xingze also searched for a set of boxing techniques on the Internet and practiced them specifically, so that he can perform them for Xu Ye during the audition to show his Kung Fu talent.

With the double preparation, rich experience, and millions of fans on Weibo, Gu Xingze felt that he would be selected 100%.

He glanced around at the people in the corridor and felt more reassured.

No one who came to audition today is as handsome as him.

Even next to him stood a man with dull eyes and a look that had nothing to do with the word handsome.

This man looks a bit like an extra.

"Is there no need to audition for this kind of image? Not necessarily. What if there are special requirements for the image?" Gu Xingze thought to himself.

At this time, the man seemed to notice his gaze and took the initiative to grin and smile at him.

Then he walked towards him.

The man showed a somewhat naive smile, but he seemed unable to control the muscles on his face very well, resulting in his smile being very stiff.

"Hello, my name is Huang Huihuang." said the man.

Gu Xingze smiled awkwardly and said, "My name is Gu Xingze."

He didn't really want to talk to Huang Huihuang, but since he was already close to her, it would be awkward to just stand there and not say anything.

Gu Xingze asked casually: "Which company are you from?"

Huang Huihuang said seriously: "Hongyuan Electronic Technology."

Gu Xingze was stunned for a moment. For a moment he couldn't think of any company in the entertainment industry with this name.

That’s not right. This is an electronics factory, right?

Gu Xingze was completely numb.

He thought that those who could come here at least had acting experience, or were artists from entertainment companies, so why did people from the electronics factory come here?

Gu Xingze immediately put Huang Huihuang into the category of uncompetitive opponents.

Driven by curiosity, he asked, "What do you do in the company?" Huang Huihuang answered seriously, "I am a worker on the assembly line."

Gu Xingze immediately understood, and he no longer had any desire to continue the conversation.

"Xu Ye is still too young. People like him shouldn't be included when screening resumes. Auditioning is a waste of time."

Just as he was thinking, a staff member came out and shouted, "Huang Huihuang and Gu Xingze come in."

Gu Xingze's face lit up with joy, and he quickly straightened his collar.

If he goes in with Huang Huihuang, he will have a greater chance of success.

This person is totally uncompetitive and only highlights his expertise.

Gu Xingze ignored Huang Huihuang and walked towards the office.

Huang Huihuang followed closely behind.

When Huang Huihuang walked into the room, many actors in the corridor also started discussing.

"Who is this Huang Huihuang?"

"Oh no, why is Gu Xingze here too? Does he really need to compete with us for a spot?"

"If nothing else, Huang Huihuang looks pretty funny, maybe there's a chance for him to be a star."

"Even if there is a play, it can't compare to Gu Xingze."

The actors here obviously know Gu Xingze.

in the office.

Xu Ye sat with the casting director, and He Shuhong also sat next to him.

He Shuhong hasn't had anything to do recently, and was simply pulled here by Xu Ye to help.

He Shuhong naturally felt obliged to do so and helped Xu Ye a lot in the preparatory work.

When Gu Xingze came in, he saw Xu Ye and He Shuhong sitting in the main seats.

He walked up to the two directors and bowed, "Hello Director Xu, Hello Director He, my name is Gu Xingze, I'm an artist of Pinxian Entertainment, and I've participated in..."

Gu Xingze introduced himself and added, "Director He, we met once before at the Jingcheng University Film Festival."

He wanted to continue speaking, but found that He Shuhong didn't react at all.

So he changed the subject and said, "Director Xu, I really like your songs."

Xu Ye said calmly: "Really? I don't believe it."

Gu Xingze was suddenly embarrassed.

If you're not my friend, how can I respond to what you said?
He suddenly couldn't hold it in any longer.

At this time, Huang Huihuang also stood beside him.

There was almost no expression on Huang Huihuang's face, as if he had facial paralysis.

Xu Ye's eyes lit up when he saw Huang Huihuang.

He likes this image very much, it has a bit of a soy sauce flavor.

"Huang Huihuang, please introduce yourself."

Huang Huihuang said seriously: "My name is Huang Huihuang, and I am a worker on the assembly line of Hongyuan Electronic Technology Company. I have performed the dance Swan Lake at the company's annual meeting and sang the song Compendium of Materia Medica in the Rolling Stone KTV room. On the surface, I am a worker, but in fact, I am a musician."

When Huang Huihuang said these words, there was almost no fluctuation in his tone and no emotion.

Gu Xingze almost burst out laughing while listening to this self-introduction.

What the hell is the Swan Lake dance performance at the annual meeting?

What kind of songs have you sung in KTV rooms?
What's so good about this?

What did you mean when you said at the end that you are a musician?
Where's your music?

Gu Xingze felt that there was really nothing to write on his resume, so he just wrote down the fact that he had distributed flyers.

He Shuhong's eyes immediately shifted over after hearing Huang Huihuang's introduction.

He looked at Xu Ye again.

You know what, this self-introduction just now really has Xu Ye’s flavor.

But looking at Huang Huihuang's expression, it doesn't look like he is acting.

Xu Ye asked: "Are you really a musician?"

Huang Huihuang said seriously: "I think I am. I have a song I recorded in my phone. Do you want to listen to it?"

"No, thank you." Xu Ye said.

Gu Xingze had already noticed something was wrong.

Oh no, all my attention has been drawn away by Huang Huihuang.

Fortunately, Xu Ye took two pieces of paper from the table at this time.

"The content of your performance is written on the paper. You have three minutes to prepare. Gu Xingze, you have experience, so you go first. Huang Huihuang will be the second."

Gu Xingze took the paper and took a look. On it was a short scene with lines and actions, but not much.

On the one hand, you have to remember the lines, and on the other hand, you have to perform.

“It’s my area of ​​expertise.”

Gu Xingze began to read it carefully.

Three minutes later, Xu Ye stood up and said, "Director He and I will act with you."

Gu Xingze immediately smiled and said, "Director Xu, you're welcome."

Xu Ye walked to the open space in the middle of the room, then bent down and bent his body at 90 degrees.

Gu Xingze looked at the script in his hand and asked in confusion: "Director Xu, what role are you playing?"

Xu Ye's voice was heard.

"I played the tap."

(End of this chapter)