Actor: My Entertainment Era

Needless to say, it is difficult for middle-aged actresses in their 30s and 40s to accept roles. It goes without saying that it is even more difficult for actresses in their 50s and above to accept roles.

An actor like Gong Li, who has achieved great fame in the world of film circles, does not necessarily find scripts every year.

Not to mention everyone else.

At this age, most actresses can really only play mothers to young people.

Gong Li is naturally a person who would rather lack than waste, and would rather sit idle than take roles that she has no heart for.

Of course, if you can persuade Gong Li, that's another matter. Just like her role as the witch in "Mulan", I really don't understand why Gong Li took this role.

Lu Xiuping in "The Invisible Guest" is a role that is enough to impress actresses of this age.

A mother who wants to avenge her son and the male protagonist Liu Ming compete in a small room from beginning to end.

The character has a complex heart, and after several twists and turns in the case, he finally obtains the murderer's confession through his own means and avenges his son.

If you put this kind of role in Hollywood, Cate Blanchett and Meryl Streep would take it.

Of course Xin Yukun couldn't hire Gong Li, Hui Yinghong and others. Most of these potential actors were contacted through Cao Baoping.

Cao Baoping sent the script to every potential actor, but he also knew that some big-name actors were busy and had no time to read the script, or it would be half a year later when they saw the script of "The Invisible Guest" - it was handed to Zhang Yuanjun There are more than 20 scripts. When do you think it will be this year when he sees the script sent to him yesterday?
Therefore, when he handed over the script, he did not forget to call the actors themselves and urge them to read the script.

Gong Li's "interest" in the invitation form was a polite reply from his agent to Cao Baoping. In fact, Gong Li had not started reading the script of "The Invisible Guest" at that time.

Gong Li is currently filming on the set of "Three Strikes of Bone Demons" and received a call from Zhang Yuanjun during her break.

The two have met a few times and exchanged a few words. They are not particularly familiar with each other, but Gong Li admires this young man very much.

Zhang Yuanjun called Teacher Gong Li politely when he came up.

Gong Li agreed and asked him what he was busy with recently. Zhang Yuanjun said: "I have been busy with the Spring Festival Gala and a new drama later."

Zhang Yuanjun said excitedly: "I sent you a script a few days ago called "The Invisible Guest". Have you read it?" Zhang Yuanjun guessed that Gong Li probably didn't read it.

Gong Li really didn't read it, but her mind was racing and she said, "I did. Is this script yours?"

"Yes." Zhang Yuanjun affirmed, "Teacher Cao Baoping and I will do this play together." Xin Yukun's name did not work for Gong Li, "I would like to ask you to play the heroine."

Gong Li smiled: "Thank you for thinking of me. Will you act in this play?"

"Yes, I will act."

"Okay, come to my place sometime and let's talk." Zhang Yuanjun called and made an appointment for a play. Regardless of whether it was successful or not, he had to give face.

"Okay, I went to your place years ago." Zhang Yuanjun was now sure and certain that Gong Li had not read the script, "You are in Wuxi, right."

"Yes, in Wuxi, give me a call before you come and I will ask them to pick you up."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Gong Li called her assistant: "See if a script called "The Invisible Guest" has been handed over in the past few days. Come and have a look at it."

Ever since he learned that Xin Yukun had sent the script to Gong Li, Zhang Yuanjun never thought about finding anyone else to play Lu Xiuping.

He decided to fight against Gong Li.

No schedule? In Zhang Yuanjun's impression, Gong Li hasn't appeared in a new film for several years since "Three Strikes of Bone Demons", so schedule is not a problem.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yuanjun immediately asked Xiao Zhao to adjust the time for him: "It is best within a week. I am going to Wuxi to visit Gong Li's class with the crew of "Three Strikes of Bone Demons"."

Xiao Zhao promised to adjust the time for him. When Zhang Yuanjun went home that night, Liu Yifei had already returned. She already knew that Zhang Yuanjun wanted to fight Gong Li.

She was jealous.

"I also want to act opposite Gong Li." This is what she was upset about, "I have never acted opposite such a powerful actor."

Zhang Yuanjun:? ? ?

"Standing in front of you now is the 24-year-old Cannes Best Actor and Golden Rooster Best Actor, the 26-year-old Golden Image Best Actor, the 27-year-old Golden Horse Best Actor, the unprecedented Chinese three-gold Grand Slam, and countless other film festival Best Actor. Still your dear Husband, say what you just said again."

Liu Yifei couldn't stop laughing: "Oh, what are you doing? Why didn't I think you were great when I was acting against you?" Liu Yifei refused to admit it.

Sooner or later, Zhang Yuanjun will be angry to death from this woman.

"You definitely have a chance to act opposite Gong Li." Zhang Yuanjun said, but Liu Yifei didn't seem to hear him.

Liu Yifei is still thinking: "Can't "The Invisible Guest" really be changed to a female protagonist? It's okay for a female CEO to have an affair."

"Your "Wang Xiaofang" is not that good. It has post-marital depression, concern for women, and such profound themes. Mine is at best a commercial film that plays tricks, and its practical significance is not as great as yours." Zhang Yuanjun felt that Liu Yifei was a bit too greedy.

"I'm just telling you." Liu Yifei felt a little embarrassed, "Who doesn't want to act in a good show?"

Two days later, Zhang Yuanjun and Cao Baoping set off to Wuxi to visit the crew of "Three Strikes of Bone Demons".

Cao Baoping felt that it was a bit risky for Zhang Yuanjun to play Gong Li. There were several suitable actors, and it was not necessary to use Gong Li. Of course, it would be best to negotiate with Gong Li.

But on the one hand, he also felt that Zhang Yuanjun's actions were worthy of praise. If he wanted to hire the most suitable person, he would do his best to publicize his opponent.

The two landed in Wuxi in the afternoon and were picked up by the crew's vehicle.

It was still very cold in Wuxi in January, so Zhang Yuanjun ordered more than 200 cups of hot milk tea and took him to the set.

It’s not worth much, but it’s interesting in the winter.

The crew of "Three Strikes of White Bone Demons" naturally welcomed Zhang Yuanjun and Cao Baoping, the three-time Best Actor, to visit the cast. It would also be a good gimmick to include them in the behind-the-scenes.

Although director Zheng Baorui knew that Zhang Yuanjun came for Gong Li - he didn't know what the specific matter was - but it didn't matter, as long as the person could come.

The two exchanged pleasantries with the director on the set. In fact, Zhang Yuanjun did not know Zheng Baorui, but he still knew how to be polite.

I met Aaron Kwok, who was not tall and wore monkey makeup with hair all over his face.

But what Zhang Yuanjun didn't expect was that Aaron Kwok was actually a talkative person!

Zhang Yuanjun swears that he has never seen anyone as eloquent as Aaron Kwok!

Aaron Kwok took Zhang Yuanjun to sit together and chat. They started talking about dramas and said that he had seen Zhang Yuanjun's dramas. Zhang Yuanjun naturally said that he liked Aaron Kwok's songs and dramas. Talking about the Monkey King he is currently playing.

Later, we couldn't hold on to the conversation anymore. They talked about all kinds of things, including his travel experiences, his experience of driving cars, and his knowledge of delicious restaurants in the world. He also invited Zhang Yuanjun to come to Hong Kong Island to hang out with him when he has time. .

He can't stop talking at all, completely subverting the image of the king.

If Zheng Baorui hadn't said to turn it on, Aaron Kwok could have talked for at least an hour.

Zhang Yuanjun’s head was so big.

Therefore, as soon as the crew finished work, Zhang Yuanjun and Cao Baoping immediately followed Gong Li's footsteps and left the set. (End of chapter)