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Chapter 343 The trivial matter of casting

Mengying Media’s audition for the second female lead almost included most of the new generation actors in the industry.

It's a great opportunity after all.

Jingtian had been waiting in the lounge prepared by Mengying Media for a long time. Almost all the people with her were famous actors in the industry.

Liu Shisi, Zhao Liying, Tang Yan, Song Qian, Yang Mi, Tong Liya, Zhang Junning, Ni Ni

She felt stressed.

Many people are wary of Jingtian's appearance. After all, Jingtian has appeared in many Li Mu movies and is a well-known person in the industry.

For those who spend money to get resources, fortunately Li Mu's movie has no use in spending money, otherwise they would all feel guilty.

Of course, there are many inconspicuous ones here. The casting director of Mengying Media selected many actors who are not well-known, but their acting skills are quite worthy of recognition.

After all, Li Mu's style is here.

"You guys have called most of the people in the circle."

Li Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. With such a dark crowd, it had to be said that casting was sometimes like a draft.

"Director Li, your appeal is too strong. Just send me a message and a group of people will apply for the job."

The casting director laughed along.

"Okay, let's get ready."

Li Mu gave the order. It would take about a morning and an afternoon to complete the selection.

“Mengying Media’s second female lead’s large-scale audition has started.”

The media focused on this audition. After all, whoever wins will get to play with Gong Li, Liu Dehua, Jiang Wen and others. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Moreover, it is also a suspense film directed by Li Mu, the most famous person in the industry.

Each and every one of them worked hard to show their best acting skills.

Li Mu and the casting director selected two clips in total. One clip reflected Sophie's kindness and simplicity. In short, she played a silly and sweet person.

The other is that many years later, Sophie met the male protagonist again and played a slightly darker woman after being reversed.

The only light in "The Tuner" lies in the role of Sophie, but she still has leisure. There are no saints in the movie, because there are no saints in reality.

"Sha Baitian's performance is okay, but it's a bit difficult to go further."

The casting director took advantage of his free time to complain.

"The TV series is too silly and sweet." Li Mu said with a smile.

“Some of them are obviously majors, but they feel that their foundation is not solid enough.”

A few people shook their heads. After they finished playing Sha Baitian, they would audition for the next part. Unfortunately, not many people could perform the second part well.

At this time, Liu Yifei and Xue Xiaolu were discussing the role of "BJ Meets Seattle".

Xue Xiaolu has no suitable candidate for the time being.

"Director Xue, why don't we go to the company? They're casting just right there and see if there's anyone suitable for this movie."

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and thought of a good idea.

Just go over and take a look, in case you find the right one, it will save you some effort.

"Okay."

Xue Xiaolu nodded. He had to choose sooner or later anyway. Most of the new generation in the circle happened to be there right now. It would be a good idea to see if there is anyone he likes.

It was Jingtian's performance at this time.

I don't know how to put it, but the performance always feels a little inconsistent. The level of kindness and simplicity is passable, but the sentence "You should dig out Simi's cornea to heal yourself." This cruelty has been repeated several times. Can't perform well.

"Okay, just wait for the notice." Li Mu said with a helpless smile. His performance had indeed improved, but it was not enough.

Li Mu will naturally be more tolerant towards Jingtian. After all, Jingtian and Lu Zheng have always had a good relationship with Mengying Media.

But it's a pity.

Jingtian also knew that he did not perform well and walked out very frustrated.

"How is it?" Lu Zheng felt a little bad when he saw Jingtian's appearance.

"It didn't perform well. I feel like several directors were not satisfied."

Jingtian said helplessly, "I can't show that ferocity. Director Li asked me to try several times, but it still doesn't work."

"It's okay. Uncle Lu will help you find other resources."

There was nothing Lu Zheng could do. Spending money wouldn't work here.

"Okay, let's get here first in the morning. Let's have a light meal first and then continue in the afternoon."

Li Mu saw that it was almost time, so he got here first.

Liu Yifei and Xue Xiaolu arrived just then, which surprised Li Mu.

"We are worried about the role. Director Xue and I also want to see if there is a suitable person this afternoon."

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly at Li Mu.

"Okay, let's go together then. Have you eaten yet?" Li Mu subconsciously asked Xue Xiaolu, after all, this is a restaurant.

"Director Xue and I haven't eaten yet, have you prepared our portions?"

Liu Yifei smiled lightly and held Li Mu's hand.

"Order some more dishes. Let's eat together, Director Xue." Li Mu greeted.

Xue Xiaolu smiled and nodded.

The afternoon interview went on as usual.

There are just two more chairs, sitting on them are Liu Yifei and Xue Xiaolu.

"This group of actors is so lucky."

The casting directors were all lamenting that this was another opportunity to be the heroine of a movie.

"Isn't it said in the industry that a small celebrity relies on support, while a big celebrity relies on life?"

Li Mu sat in the main seat and said with a smile, sometimes opportunities are so elusive.

"Next, Wang Zhi"

the casting director shouted, holding the list.

"Wang Zhi."

Li Mu thought to himself that he remembered that this person was still a little transparent.

"Hello, teachers."

"Perform this part first."

The casting director handed over a short excerpt of the script.

At this moment, Wang Zhi felt very uneasy. This was her first time auditioning for a film by such a big director. But with a solid foundation here, Sha Baitian can pass the test easily.

"Try this section again."

Seeing Li Mu nodded, the casting director handed over the second script.

"Thank you teacher, I need a few minutes to prepare."

Wang Zhi bowed and nodded.

The casting director stopped by to help with the scene

"You should dig out Simi's corneas to heal yourself."

Wang Zhi's performance is remarkable.

"Okay, go back and wait for the notification."

"Thank you, teacher."

Wang Zhi bowed again and retreated.

"How is it?" Li Mu asked.

"I remember yes, she seems to be a kung fu actress."

"I won the championship in swordsmanship, the runner-up in spearmanship, and the third runner-up in Shaolin boxing. Then I studied dancing for 6 years and acting for 6 years." A casting director introduced based on her information.

"Logically speaking, it should be easy to get started. I am from a Chinese opera background, with a solid foundation, and a face that looks like my first love, but there are not many works in the industry!"

"Director Li, I suggest that Wang Zhi can be included in the alternative plan."

Several casting directors commented one after another, but did not give a definite reply. After all, Li Mu was the one who made the decision.

"Well, let's add it to the list first, and then see if there are any suitable ones."

Li Mu nodded slightly.

"Director Xue, I actually think she is quite suitable for our movie."

Liu Yifei suddenly said.

"Hahaha, Director Li wants them all, so we can't come here to snatch them from within."

Xue Xiaolu joked.

"If Director Xue thinks it's appropriate, you can definitely go. We can continue to look for him."

Li Mu smiled and said that if age was put aside as the second female lead, he would have someone else.

"Look again, I really can't find a suitable one, so I'll ask Director Li for help."

Everyone burst into laughter.

"Next, Zhao Liying."

Zhao Liying was very nervous. Although she was from her own company, seeing everyone sitting upright put a lot of pressure on her, a newcomer who had only made a few movies.

Liu Yifei showed encouraging eyes.

The two have collaborated on "To Youth", so they are naturally familiar with each other.

Zhao Liying breathed a sigh of relief. She would feel more relaxed when she has familiar people.

However, after the successive performances, Li Mu shook his head silently. It was obvious that he was far behind Wang Zhi.

"Call the next one."

Neither Li Mu nor the casting director commented. It was obvious that it was not qualified.

"Yifei, what do you think of her? She is one of our own, so her image is not bad." Xue Xiaolu whispered to Liu Yifei.

"Then let's include them in the selection list first, and then we can take a look together?"

Xue Xiaolu nodded slightly.

"The Tuner" is no longer available?" Cai Yinong communicated with Liu Shisi over the phone.

"Judging from the looks of several directors, he probably failed."

Liu Shisi is a little regretful that apart from filming Lu Yang's "Xiu Chun Knife", there are almost no movies for her.

Of course, she also knows that her path is too narrow and many movies are not suitable.

"Are Xue Xiaolu and Liu Yifei also in it?" Cai Yinong asked, because there were rumors in the industry.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"There is news in the industry. I heard that Mengying Media will also launch a project, Xue Xiaolu's. They may have also cast the role in the past, and it is very likely that the heroine will be."

"what"

Liu Shisi was a little surprised. She didn't expect to have this opportunity.

"I guess not many people would have guessed that the person who auditioned this time was really lucky."

Cai Yinong lamented that news in the industry is usually not groundless, and it is indeed conceivable that Li Mu's movie casting and Xue Xiaolu were nothing in the past. Apart from new movies, he did not think of other possibilities.

"Just Wang Zhi, send a notice to everyone."

Li Mu stood up. Except for Wang Zhi, whose eyes lit up, no one else was too surprised.

The three casting directors nodded, they thought so too.

"Has Director Xue chosen someone?"

Li Mu looked towards Liu Yifei and asked with a smile.

"I've taken a fancy to one, let's pick it out later."

That night, Wang Zhi received an invitation to play the second female lead in "The Tuner". She was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night.

She has studied acting for more than ten years and is proficient in martial arts and dance. However, no one is looking for her to film, and she is like a transparent person in the industry.

Everyone in the industry wants to know who will win the second female lead in "The Tuner" and who will become the new lucky one.

"The audition results of Mengying Media have been announced, and Wang Zhi will star. His representative works include "Ma Yongzhen", "The Next Miracle", and "Jing Zhong Yue Fei"."

"Except for "Jing Zhong Yue Fei", I have hardly heard of the rest."

"I've never heard of this guy!"

"Mengying Media really doesn't choose people based on reputation."

"Good luck."

Actors in the industry are all envious of how lucky they are to be able to break out from most of the circle.

And I was really lucky that I was selected from a small and transparent person in the industry.

(End of this chapter)