It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1317 The successors of the Four Dans and Two Bings make a brilliant appearance!
For the entire morning, the auditions for "Parasite" were in full swing, mainly focusing on the role of "rich man's daughter".

Zhang Jingyi and Zhang Zifeng completed the audition one after another.

Afterwards, Chen Fei and Han Jianu conducted some analysis and discussion based on the two people's audition results.

Liu Yifei helped pause two different audition videos at the last frame.

In the picture, Zhang Jingyi lowered her eyes and smiled slightly, while Zhang Zifeng tilted his head to stare at the camera. The two completely different temperaments collided on the screen, creating a very subtle tension.

"Zhang Zifeng's explosive power is still as strong as ever." Han Jianu twirled the pen, and the tip of the pen tapped lightly on the meeting notebook. This was a small action she often did when thinking.

Chen Fei held his chin with one hand and frowned slightly: "But this role does not require such strong explosive power. Her overly strong acting style may make the character appear less 'innocent' and more precocious and profound."

"That's true." Han Jianv nodded immediately, "And her image is a bit too much like a girl next door, and she's a bit less 'noble' than Zhang Jingyi.

If she is chosen to play the role, she may need to make more modifications in her styling and makeup to make up for the difference in temperament with the character. "

Chen Fei did not continue the conversation. Instead, he took the mouse from Liu Yifei and continued to watch Zhang Jingyi's audition video.

After watching it twice, he felt that Zhang Jingyi was more suitable.

There seems to be an unconscious elegance in the girl's body language, like a pampered vine hanging naturally, which completely fits the character's trait of 'born with a silver spoon in her mouth but not knowing it'.

As for Zhang Zifeng, perhaps because she has filmed too many dramas, there is always a clear sense of "I know I am acting" in her eyes, which is undoubtedly contrary to the attributes of "innocence and gullibility" that the role of the rich man's daughter needs to reveal.

At the same time, casting requires considerations beyond the script.

The rich man's daughter is the key cog in driving the plot, but she cannot steal the limelight from the protagonist.

Zhang Zifeng's personal style is too distinctive and can easily overshadow the main theme.

But Zhang Jingyi is like a piece of smudged rice paper, which can better set off the edges and corners of other characters...

Thinking of this, Fade Chen put down his mouse and made a decision directly: "Let's choose Zhang Jingyi. Didn't she play a couple with Peng Yuchang before? She should be more acceptable to the audience."

"Oh! That's right! This is also the key point that needs attention!"

Han Jianu suddenly realized that Peng Yuchang and Zhang Zifeng have always been regarded as "brother and sister". It would seem weird if they suddenly started kissing in the movie.

Liu Yifei said from the side: "Then should I inform Sister Xun now?"

"Well, tell her to tell Zhang Jingyi to keep the schedule and start filming on June 6th. We will be almost ready by that day."

After that, Fade Chen stood up and looked at Han Jianu and said, "The casting for the main roles has been finalized. The remaining unimportant roles are left to you."

Han Jianuo blinked: "What about the little boy role?"

"Just look for one. There are so many child actors. Just pick one with good acting skills. The role doesn't have many scenes anyway, so try to make the image look good."

"Okay, leave it to me!"

Han Jianu agreed immediately, and after Chen Fei left, she immediately used her connections to find out the specific list and information of 7-9 year old child stars in the circle.

……

Time flies, and the April calendar has unknowingly turned a page.

In the blink of an eye, the much-anticipated May Day period is here with a heat wave!

Just as Chen Fei had expected, "Your Wedding" had an excellent situation with no strong competitors during the same period, and it took in a brilliant box office of 1.66 million on the first day, firmly sitting on the throne of the single-day box office champion.

Even after the May Day holiday officially started, twelve new films were released one after another, but this film still firmly occupies the top spot on the screening list thanks to its extremely high popularity.

Wang Changtian could not hide his excitement and could not wait to send a message, clamoring to prepare a celebration banquet.

The reason is that "Your Wedding" has won the enthusiastic pursuit of young audiences and its reputation has been rising.

Such a good momentum indicates that the subsequent box office will inevitably continue to rise, and the situation will be positive!
At the same time, with the arrival of the May Day holiday, the horn of the summer vacation season has begun to sound.

In the following days, the film and television industry seemed to have been accelerated, with numerous release date announcements and start-up news pouring in, just like the new bamboo shoots breaking through the ground in a bamboo forest after a summer rainstorm, it was extremely lively!

"The historical theme movie "1921", jointly produced by Tencent Pictures and Shanghai Film Group, directed by Huang Jianxin, and starring Huang Xuan, Ni Ni, and Wang Renjun, is officially scheduled to be released in domestic theaters on July 7."

"The main theme movie "Chinese Doctor", which is controlled by Bona, co-produced by Zhujiang, China Film, Huaying and Alibaba, directed by Liu Weiqiang, and starred by Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Quan, Li Chen and Yi Yang Qianxi, will be released on July 7."

"Many new films including "The Antique Bureau", "Famous", and "Embracing You Through the Cold Winter" have officially started filming."

"The official Weibo of "My Fathers and Me" announced that the two major plot units "Riding the Wind" and "Youth" directed by Huang Xiaoming and Shen Teng respectively have been successfully completed."

"Happy Twist officially announced a new project: "The Killer Is Not So Calm". It is reported that Feiyue Film and Television is one of the co-producers."

"The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has announced the latest list of approved film and television scripts. The romantic/comedy film script "Four Seas" written by Han Han has officially passed the review."

The May Day Golden Week lasts for five days.

Taking advantage of this hot cycle, companies big and small in the film and television industry are like sharks that have smelled blood, trying their best to get on the hot searches.

There is no way. In such a golden period with huge traffic, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of the opportunity to attract enough attention?

But Feiyue Films, on the other hand, seems like a hermit in a busy city, surprisingly low-key.

Apart from symbolically cooperating with Happy Twist to promote "The Killer Is Not Cool", the rest of the energy was devoted to its own projects.

Now, Chen Fei is accompanying Liu Yifei and diving into the film review of "Dream of Red Mansions".

There were 40 episodes, each 45 minutes long, and he didn't miss a single second.

During the entire May Day holiday, the two of them did not go anywhere and just stayed in the company's screening room to watch new dramas.

Chen Fei didn't even have the chance to take a nap, because Miss Liu's soft little hand was "watching" him all the time.

If he lost his concentration for a moment, the tender flesh on his waist would be damaged, and the stimulation instantly sobered him up!

I finally managed to finish watching them all the day after the May Day holiday.

When the words "Grand Finale" appeared on the screen, Liu Yifei's eyes sparkled. She hugged Chen Fei's arm and shook him while asking, "Director Chen, please tell me! How is the quality of this drama?"

"Great! Absolutely excellent!" Chen Fei blurted out.

But just after he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of Liu Yifei's half-smiley eyes, and the desire to survive suddenly surged into his mind!
Without hesitation, he continued, "From a visual perspective, the setting of this drama is undoubtedly very ingenious.

The gracefulness of the Jiangnan water town and the prosperity of Tokyo Bianliang are all slowly unfolded in the camera. The misty streets and the buildings with carved beams and painted rafters, every frame is like a carefully painted classical painting.

The makeup of the characters in the play is full of details, including the skirts, shawls, and hair accessories, which are strictly based on the clothing culture of the Song Dynasty. They are exquisite, elegant, and lively.

As for the plot, it breaks away from the routine of traditional ancient idol dramas, takes the growth and struggle of three women as the main line, and cleverly combines love, friendship and career.

Zhao Pan'er is smart and courageous, and sticks to herself in difficult situations; Sun Sanniang is cheerful and straightforward, and faces the setbacks of fate head-on; Song Yinzhang is confused but continues to grow.

They support each other, not only conveying the power of women, but also the emotions between the characters are delicate and sincere, and the portrayal is very vivid..."

Chen Fei's endless praise finally made Liu Yifei's eyebrows curved into crescents, and she nodded with satisfaction.

She leaned slightly to the side and kissed Fade Chen on the cheek, saying coquettishly, "I've been waiting for you to say that! Hehe, I'll have the post-production team fix those minor flaws, and then we can pick an auspicious date to release it online!"

"If you ask me, we should schedule it during the summer vacation." Chen Fei looked determined and put his arm around her waist.

Liu Yifei blinked, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings: "I was planning to put it at the end of the year, isn't the summer vacation time too rushed?"

"On the contrary!" Chen Fei touched her slender waist and explained, "The end of the year is a battlefield for movie productions. Zhao Liying, Shu Chang, Jing Tian and others will have their schedules packed tighter than dumplings. How can they have time to promote their movies?

Now, while they are taking a break from filming, we can split up and build momentum; besides, The Snowy Blade will definitely be released at the end of the year, and the company has fixed resources and channels for publicity and promotion. We can’t let our two costume dramas compete with each other for traffic, right?”

Liu Yifei bit her lower lip and thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "What you said does make sense! Okay, it's settled, I'll arrange it right away."

After saying that, she broke free from Fade Chen's restless hand, glared at him with her beautiful eyes, then left the screening room with the master tape.

"Oh my God! I'm finally free!"

Chen Fei stretched his body and collapsed directly on the massage chair. While enjoying it, he checked the box office of the May Day movies that had already ended. When he saw this, he couldn't help but frown.

The best performing one is naturally "Your Wedding".

After the first day's box office revenue reached 1.66 million yuan, the film earned a total of 6.47 million yuan in the next five days, with a total box office revenue of 8.13 million yuan.

However, other films released during the same period did not take advantage of the May Day period.

"Sweeping Black: The Decisive Battle", starring Jiang Wu, Zhang Songwen and Jin Shijia, is based on the theme of the "sweeping black and eliminating evil" operation and adapted from a real case. Although it has become a hot topic of discussion on Douyin due to many exciting plots, such as the thrilling scenes when Song Yirui led the team to investigate, and the undercurrents among the villains, which were edited into various "famous scenes" by netizens, the box office was only 2.6 million in five days of release.

Next is "Chasing Tigers and Catching Dragons", starring Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Francis Ng, which tells the story of the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong.

It is also adapted from real historical events. The scenes of collusion between police and gangsters and rampant corruption in Hong Kong in the 1.5s and s are vividly restored in the film. The wonderful performances of several movie emperors also attracted much attention, but the cumulative box office was only million.

The last one is "Secret Visitor" starring Aaron Kwok, Duan Yihong and Zhang Zifeng. The mysterious plot and unique film style attracted a lot of attention from the audience, but the cumulative box office was only 1.3 million.

As for the box office performance of other movies, they are pitifully small and almost negligible.

This also means that the total movie box office market during the entire May Day period did not even reach 15 billion!
All major cinemas are complaining bitterly. After working hard for several days, they not only did not make any money, but also lost a lot of operating expenses.

Chen Fei immediately called Huo Qigang and asked about the operating status of Pan Asia Cinemas.

"Alas, we can only barely break even at the moment. We can only hope that the next few Hollywood blockbusters and the summer vacation season will bring in some profits."

"Yeah, I understand."

Chen Fei hung up the phone and quickly contacted Ye Ning.

"The situation here is equally grim, but Wanda's is even worse. The number of assets being sold is increasing day by day. If the market continues to be sluggish, they won't be able to hold on for long."

"Pay close attention to the developments, and when it's critical you can raise the price appropriately, take over the entire business, and try not to give others a chance."

"Okay, Mr. Chen, I understand what you mean."

The two sides communicated for more than ten minutes before ending the call.

Chen Fei did not leave the screening room in a hurry, but instead lay on the massage chair and slept for two hours.

It was not until Liu Yifei finished the work at hand and came to call him that the couple left the company and drove home.

What Chen Fei didn't expect was that as soon as he got home, Wang Baoqiang called him.

After a conversation, he asked in surprise: "You mean, you wrote a script yourself and want me to help you take a look?"

"That's right, Director Chen, will you come to the company tomorrow morning? I'll bring the script and project plan with me."

"Okay, come over tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Fade Chen pondered for a moment, and the words "In the Octagonal Cage" suddenly emerged in his mind.

"Hey, Baoqiang is really talented. He transformed from an actor to a director, and now he has started writing scripts. His talent is much better than those who graduated from professional schools!"

"Wang Baoqiang is the screenwriter himself?!"

Liu Yifei's eyes suddenly widened, her eyelashes trembling in disbelief.

"That's right. He said he had written a new script and wanted me to give it a look."

Chen Fei casually placed his phone on the coffee table and briefly recounted the content of his conversation with Wang Baoqiang.

"That's amazing!" Liu Yifei's voice was filled with amazement. "There are many grassroots actors in the entertainment industry, but there is really no one like him who can make a comeback from being a supporting actor to writing and directing his own works."

Miss Liu herself is also thinking about switching from an actor to a director, and she has been continuously learning and practicing in recent years.

But the more she learned, the more she realized that the threshold of this industry is much higher than what she sees in front of the camera!

It is for this reason that she sincerely admires Wang Baoqiang's abilities!

"I don't know how much hard work he put in to get to this point."

"He has strong execution ability..."

Jingle Bell--

As the two were chatting, Fade Chen's cell phone, which was placed on the coffee table, rang again.

He picked up the phone and saw Han Jianu's name on the caller ID.

"Hey?"

"Senior brother!" Han Jianu's excited voice came over the phone, "I found a suitable child actor, his name is Lin Ziye, he just turned 10 this year, he is a child star, he has acted in a costume film and an anti-war film..."

Fade Chen listened to her introduction patiently, and then responded, "Okay, whatever you think is suitable. There won't be many scenes anyway."

"Then I will just decide the angle?"

"Well, let's decide."

“When will it be made public?”

"Let's wait until we're about to start filming. If we release it in advance, there will definitely be a lot of people asking questions, which will be very troublesome."

"Row!"

The two were communicating about the follow-up arrangements of "Parasite", while on the other side, Zhou Xun was telling Zhang Jingyi what to pay attention to after joining the crew.

"This is a feature film. If I'm right, it's probably aimed at winning awards. Of course, this award has nothing to do with you, but as long as you have the opportunity to participate, you can get a bonus.

The director is Han Jianu, the supervisor and producer are both Director Chen, you know these people too, hold on to them, be diligent, and leave a good impression on them.

The future belongs to you young people, but it also belongs to companies with resources, and Feiyue Films is undoubtedly the top company among them. As long as you don’t leave, you can be guaranteed to have a steady supply of dramas to shoot…”

After the filming of "The Accidental Murderer 2" was completed, Zhou Xun has been trying to reduce his work as much as possible.

Next, her work focus will be on training her successor, Zhang Jingyi.

Therefore, necessary advice and admonitions are indispensable.

"Okay, Auntie, I know."

Zhang Jingyi nodded hurriedly. She was much more obedient than Zhou Xun was when he was young.

Almost at the same time, the successors to the four major double ice players have gradually surfaced.

Zhou Xun naturally supports Zhang Jingyi.

After joining Feibao Media, Zhang Ziyi invited new generation actors such as Zhang Xueying and Meng Meiqi to bring her "film and television contracts" under Feibao.

As far as Feibao is concerned, although Li Yitong is the top female employee in the company, Zhang Ziyi's preferred successor is Zhang Xueying.

For example, Zhang Xueying's previous partner Wen Qi participated in Chen Kaige's new work "Flowers in the Dust", which was promoted by Zhang Ziyi.

On the other hand, while Xu Jinglei was promoting Li Gengxi, she had also recruited Xiang Hanzhi and Zhuang Dafei under her command.

As for Li Bingqiao, he focused on training Zhou Ye and Zhang Huiwen.

Even Fan Bingbing, who was banned from the domestic entertainment industry, pushed Xie Keyin out.

Although this girl is nominally signed to Fan Chengcheng's studio, in fact, all the people responsible for her agency affairs are old employees of Fan Bingbing's team.

At present, the four Dan and two Bing have gradually moved behind the scenes.

The only one left is Zhao Yanzi, who is almost unknown in the circle now.

As for the artists under her, most of them left and dispersed, which deeply interprets what "when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter" means!

(End of this chapter)