China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 342 Cooperation after ten years

"No conflict, no conflict"

Lu Zheng was lucky because the role that Gong Li could play was definitely not suitable for Jingtian.

But if Gong Li is suitable, maybe Zhang Ziyi and others are suitable.

At this moment, Zhang Ziyi secretly gritted her teeth. She needed a movie by a famous director to return to her peak state.

Although she has gained a lot of blood now, there is still a gap between her and her previous years.

It's a pity that the good role was taken away by Gong Li.

Although Mengying Media has not announced it yet, this is definitely a possibility.

Which actor could refuse Li Mu's movie? What's more, since it was finalized after meeting with Li Mu, it must be an important role and cannot be a supporting role.

It's impossible for Gong Li, the supporting actor, to show up at all. For guest appearances, it can basically be solved with a phone call, and there is no need to pay for the meal.

Actresses of the same age group as Jingtian were secretly happy like Lu Zheng, as long as they still had roles. They couldn't compete with Gong Li, but they could still get an important role.

At this time, Liu Yifei was driving a car, driving smoothly, which was completely different from when she was driving a go-kart.

"Who do you plan to find for the other characters?" Liu Yifei asked curiously. One of the two most important characters has been decided, and the other characters should also be arranged.

"Don't worry, I'll make a call and ask for a guest appearance first." Li Mu smiled, picked up the phone, and dialed Jiang Wen's number without hesitation.

"Hey."

Jiang Wen's thick voice was obvious on the phone.

"Old Jiang, do you have time?"

"Say what you want first, and I'll see if I have time." Jiang Wen repeated what Li Mu said that day.

Since Li Mu was playing on the speaker phone, Liu Yifei heard it clearly and couldn't help but snicker secretly.

"I'm going to ask you to play a cameo role for me."

"Your new movie "The Tuner"? You may not be able to afford an Oscar-winning actor like me at that cost."

Jiang Wen said proudly.

"Hahaha" Liu Yifei couldn't hold back and laughed directly.

Jiang Wen also knew that Liu Yifei was nearby, but he didn't care, and it wasn't a sarcastic tone.

"Go away, you idiot." Li Mu cursed, "The role I left for you is definitely a good one, and there will be a passionate scene with Gong Li."

"Really?" Jiang Wen asked, seemingly true, "Then I, an Oscar-winning actor, will condescend to make a cameo for you."

"The paycheck is indispensable for you."

"Okay, what's our relationship? We're still talking about remuneration, that's all." Jiang Wen didn't care.

Seeing his pretense, Li Mu said without hesitation: "I understand, then I'll take it seriously."

"No, I'm kidding you. I still have to support my wife and son."

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When Li Mu hung up the phone, Liu Yifei couldn't help laughing.

"Concentrate on driving." Li Mu reminded.

"It's really not possible anymore. Director Jiang's contrast is too big. By the way, are you planning to let Director Jiang play the role of the police chief?"

"Well, he is quite suitable. He looks fierce." Li Mu said with a smile.

"Hahaha, with this character, it's not easy to shoot inland, right?"

Liu Yifei's worries are not unreasonable. After all, this character is not positive enough, and there is no good person in the entire film.

"It would be better to shoot in Xiangjiang, otherwise it would be annoying if someone deliberately seeks trouble."

Li Mu nodded and let the filming take place in mainland China. If someone caused trouble, he would have to cut some scenes. That would be too disgusting. He didn't want such a thing to happen.

Mengying Media has marked the two actors who are confirmed to join.

Heroine: Gong Li.

Special appearance: Jiang Wen.

Coupled with the director Li Mu, this movie immediately aroused a lot of heated discussions.

"What does this lineup want to do?"

"It's interesting, and it's a suspense movie. Thinking about Jiang Wen's big eyes, it's scary."

"Upstairs, be careful if others sue you for malicious slander!"

"I beg you to speed up the filming and release. Don't wait. I want to see this movie this year."

Actors in the industry are even more enthusiastic.

Especially for the roles of the male lead and the second female lead, we haven’t found anyone yet.

The second female lead is a more troublesome character. She is relatively young and her acting skills are even better. Especially her transformation from simple and kind to later. This process makes Li Mu a bit difficult to find among actresses born in the 80s.

Even Li Mu once thought about not asking Zhou Xun to play the role. Anyway, he is petite and with a little makeup, his age cannot be seen at all.

However, Liu Yifei suggested that he ask the casting director to find out, invite people to come back for auditions, and give more opportunities to the new generation of actresses.

"Right."

Li Mu nodded slightly, he had to give it a try.

At this moment, Lu Zheng called. Li Mu smiled helplessly when he saw Lu Zheng's call.

Lu Zheng definitely wanted to help Jingtian get the role, that's for sure, but Jingtian's image is indeed very suitable, but his acting skills are difficult.

"Mr. Lu, if you have some free time, give me a call." Li Mu said with a smile.

"Director Li, hey, aren't you being shameless and trying to find a role for Tian Tian? Tian Tian's acting skills have improved a lot recently, and I hope Director Li can give me a chance to audition."    "Okay, let Xiao Tian audition when the time comes. "Li Mu didn't refuse. Anyway, it would be okay to give him a spot based on the audition results.

"Then thank Director Li first."

Lu Zheng was very happy. Being able to participate in the audition had already filtered out 99% of the actresses, and he only had to compete with the remaining 1%.

"Director Li has agreed to let you audition. Please prepare carefully these days."

Lu Zheng said to Jingtian beside him.

"Understood, I won't let Uncle Lu and Director Li down."

Jingtian said confidently.

"Are you going to invite Teacher Fan Wei for the role of the millionaire?" Liu Yifei saw Li Mu writing Fan Wei's name on the character sheet.

"It's just right. If you want someone who is too handsome, it would be inappropriate for the heroine to cheat. And to fit the image, it's best to be a little fatter."

Li Mu hesitated for a long time between Hong Jinbao and Fan Wei, but finally felt that Fan Wei was more suitable.

"That basically leaves the male lead and the second female lead. Are you going to audition for the second female lead? Do you have a target candidate for the male lead?"

Liu Yifei subconsciously thought of this, because Li Mu is still unhurried about the choice of the male lead, obviously he has already planned it.

"Hey, you guessed it right. There happens to be a movie filming a blind man right now. Isn't it a coincidence?"

Li Mu smiled and said that Liu Dehua's "Blind Detective" left a deep impression on him.

Coincidentally, "Blind Detective" will start shooting in September and is expected to be completed by the end of November, so it can be picked up.

Li Mu didn't hesitate and called directly.

Seeing that the call was from Li Mu, Assistant Liu Dehua quickly found Liu Dehua who was resting on the set and said softly: "Director Li's call."

Liu Dehua's eyes lit up. Although he occasionally talked to Li Mu, Li Mu rarely approached him.

And now Li Mu's new movie is in preparation, and he took the initiative to call again. It is obvious that it is very likely to be an invitation to the new movie.

"Director Li, is there any good news?"

Liu Dehua smiled brightly.

"Brother Hua, you really guessed it right. I heard that you are filming Johnnie To's "Blind Detective", right? I happen to be a blind person here too, of course I am pretending to be blind. Are you interested in giving it a try?"

"If Director Li invites you, you will definitely be interested. It has been almost 10 years since our last collaboration. This time I will act in anything."

Liu Dehua said with a smile, "And Director Li, you can rest assured that in order to play a blind person, I went to the center for the blind to study six months ago. I wore a blindfold for several months to feel what it was like to be blind. Now I even understand a little bit of Braille."

"Hahaha, okay, then it's settled." Li Mu didn't hesitate. It would take several months of training to find someone to play the role of a blind man. It would be better to find someone who can already act.

"I will wrap up the project by the end of November, so it won't affect the progress." Liu Dehua was a little worried.

"It's okay. I'm going to shoot again in December. Then I'll put your name on the official website of Mengying Media."

"Then I have to write it down quickly, I'm afraid someone will snatch it from me."

Liu Dehua smiled and continued chatting for a while before hanging up the phone.

The assistant on the side was also very happy. After all, it was Li Mu's movie, and he was starring opposite Gong Li.

"Hua Zai, your face is full of spring breeze, it looks like something happy is coming." Johnnie To saw Andy Lau's happy look and couldn't help but joked.

Sammi Cheng was also a little curious. After all, Andy Lau was not in such a high mood just now. Everyone felt a little happy after this phone call.

"I just received a good role." Liu Dehua said with a smile, "Director Li and I haven't worked together for 10 years, so of course we are very happy."

"Director Li's suspense film? That is indeed worthy of congratulations."

As soon as Johnnie To heard this, he knew who Andy Lau was referring to as Director Li. After all, there were only a few directors in the industry who had the ability to stir up trouble.

The industry has recently been watching whether Li Mu's suspense films can set off a wave of suspense again.

There have been a lot more suspense film projects in the industry recently, and I just wanted to get involved.

The audience's emotions are still very easy to guide. After seeing a good movie, if there is a movie of the same type, they will subconsciously follow it and watch it.

Mengying Media once again updated the project information of "The Tuner".

The names of Liu Dehua and Fan Wei are clearly written in it.

Now the only important role is the second female lead.

"It's so dangerous, there's also a second female lead."

“I heard it’s an invitation-only audition.”

The new generation of actresses in the industry are looking forward to it again.

The male actor was a little silent, and he didn't expect that his role would be gone again.

However, considering that the male protagonist in the short film "The Tuner" is blind, and Andy Lau happened to be blind for half a year, it was indeed a natural advantage, and he was directly ahead by half a year.

The casting director was also busy for a long time and invited almost all the actresses born in the 80s.

Zhao Liying is naturally on the interview list. After all, she is her own artist, so if she can take care of her, she will definitely take care of her.

"Do you want to go to the audition with me?"

Li Mu looked at Liu Yifei, who was helping him tidy up his clothes, and asked.

"No, I made an appointment with Director Xue. She has some time to prepare for "BJ Meets Seattle"."

Li Mu nodded: "Okay, do you need me to send you there?"

"You don't have enough time, I have to wait."

Liu Yifei glanced at the time. She and Xue Xiaolu had an appointment at ten in the morning, but the audition at Mengying Media started at nine in the morning.

(End of this chapter)