During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 109: Project casting and the battle between big flowers at the premiere
  "Mr. Wei, take a look at these resumes after the initial interview. Are there any that suit your liking?"

Five days ago, the company announced the project of "Zhu Xian" and casting has officially begun.

Wei Jin did not intervene in the casting this time and left it to project director Wu Jinyuan.

"Beautiful Scheming" has been completed, and this time "Zhu Xian" Wei Jin has been handed over to this director who is good at ancient costumes. Many directors in the company are a little dissatisfied with this, and they don't know why this Xiangjiang director is so favored by the boss. .

Of course Wu Jinyuan also understood this. In addition to being secretly grateful for Wei Jin's appreciation, he could only do his job well, so he was very careful in this casting and tried to satisfy Wei Jin.

The casting work these days has not been easy at all. Many well-known female artists have inquired through various connections and only stopped when they learned that the two heroines have been confirmed.

However, the competition among male actors is also very fierce. I don’t blame them for being crazy. There are really too many hit dramas produced by Wei Jin Company. I heard that this project is a key project that Wei Jin is personally responsible for. Everyone is looking forward to it. The thighs soared straight up.

When he saw one of the marked resumes, Wei Jin became a little interested:
  "How is Chen Xiao's acting skills?"

"Quite qualified. He is from a major, but he looks quite handsome in costume."

Wu Jinyuan knew all about the resume he handed over. When he heard Chen Xiao's name, he immediately had the answer in his mind:
  "What do you think of him playing the male lead?"

Wei Jin had some impressions of this actor. He was known as the 05-level school star of the Chinese Opera, and the photos on his resume did show some of it.

I heard anecdotes about him in his previous life. It is said that he almost jumped out of the car and ran away because of the unspoken rules of the male financial sponsor.

"can."

Wu Jinyuan said without hesitation that in fact, the resumes handed over to Wei Jin were basically ones that he thought were acceptable.

"That's okay, you'll have to take care of the rest. The main consideration is the acting skills and the fit of the character. If the company's artists want to participate in the show, you should also check it. What I want is quality."

The reason why Wei Jin doesn't want to sign artists is because he often has to take care of his own artists. But in fact, everyone's acting style is different, so it may not be suitable for them.

"Mr. Wei, I understand."

Wu Jinyuan was relieved when he heard Wei Jin's words. As long as Wei Jin delegates power to him, he still has confidence in this type of TV series.

"By the way, Mr. Wei, a friend of mine also wants to sign with our company, please see"

"Oh? What's your name, and what works have you directed?"

"Her name is Lin Yufen. She is also from Xiangjiang. However, she has been in the mainland for a long time. She has been working with Sugar Man a lot before. This is not because I am doing well in the company, but she is also..."

Hearing Lin Yufen's name, Wei Jin knew who it was. She was one of the few well-known female directors in China, and she was very good at idol dramas.

"Okay, you can inform her to come directly for an interview."

"Okay, Mr. Wei, but she still has a project on hand for the time being, so she probably has to finish it."

"Well, you can let me know when the time comes."

On the evening of July 7, the premiere of "Cohabitation in Time and Space" was held at the flagship store of Shanhe Cinemas in Beijing.

At 6 o'clock in the evening, Wei Jin led the crew to the entrance of the theater. There were already many media reporters and fans on both sides of the red carpet.

As the domestic box office record holder, director of the Silver Bear in Berlin, and winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, Wei Jin's new film has not only attracted a lot of attention in the industry, but has also been anticipated by the media and movie fans for a long time.

Seeing that the red carpet was about to start, Jing Tian and Gao Yuanyuan, who came to join in the fun, had a dispute.

Gao Yuanyuan feels that as the leading female lead, it is natural for her to walk on the red carpet with the director.

Jing Tian felt that as the heroine Gao Yuanyuan should walk on the red carpet with the male lead Lei Jiayin, and as the husband and wife in the play, it was appropriate for her and Wei Jin to be together.

Seeing that the two of them were refusing to give in to each other, the situation was at a stalemate, and reporters were about to surround them. Wei Jin decided to do a double kill, and asked both of them to follow him, enjoying the blessings of everyone, but it was Lei Datou who suffered a lot. The man walked alone behind.

So the media reporters saw Jing Tian and Gao Yuanyuan appearing on the red carpet with Wei Jin on their arms. Suddenly, the long guns and short cannons in their hands flashed, which was blinding. Many fans even shouted :

"Gao Yuanyuan, I love you."

"Tiantian, so beautiful."

"Wei Jin, husband, look here"

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Since the release of the Forbes Celebrity List in March, Wei Jin has inexplicably gained a lot of fans of his wife. When he heard that he was called husband, Wei Jin almost staggered. Jing Tian and Gao Yuanyuan were also beside him, holding back their laughter and facing the media anyway. The shots didn't make a fool of themselves.

"Can't you tell, Director Wei, you still have a wife fan?"

After entering the cinema, Gao Yuanyuan began to tease Wei Jin:
  "Sister Yuanyuan, don't just talk about me, don't you also have some male fans to show your love?"

The Wei and Jin Dynasties were not used to this kind of behavior where only state officials were allowed to set fires but the common people were not allowed to light lamps:

"You two are so popular, but I'm just a little transparent."

Jingtian had the fewest fans outside just now, and the little girl was a little unhappy at the moment.

"Tiantian, at least there are still people calling your name. No one recognizes me when I walk on the red carpet." The one who was hurt the most was Lei Datou, who didn't even have a single fan.

"Okay, after today, you will definitely have fans, that's what I said!"

Seeing that the few people were chatting more and more happily, Wei Jin ended the boring topic and urged them to enter the venue quickly.

The scale of the premiere was not large, and Wei Jin did not send out invitations, but there were still many people who came to support it.

The reason is of course very practical. As an internationally renowned director, Wei Jin is commercially successful at the box office, and is the youngest Palme d'Or winner in terms of awards. There are not many film and television companies and artists in the industry who are counting on him to have a good relationship with him.

"Old Wei, I wish you a great box office success!"

It was Zhou Xun who spoke. Ever since they collaborated on "Painted Skin", the relationship between the two has been quite good, and this time they came here to support him.

"With your good advice, how does it feel to join Huayi?"

At the beginning of this year, after Zhou Xunhe's big contract expired, he joined Huayi. I don't know what kind of sincerity the latter showed. "The Banquet" certainly counts, but Wei Jin always felt that it was not enough. After all, it was one of the four major actresses.

"It's okay. I have a few more projects coming, but it's a pity that you won't sign me."

What Zhou Xun said was true. She had also contacted Wei Jin Company at the beginning, but unfortunately Wei Jin did not agree.

"Are you kidding? You are so famous. If I sign you, what resources will I give you?"

Wei Jin naturally had considerations. If an actor like Zhou Xun, who is already famous and famous, needs cooperation, just contact him directly. There is no need to sign a contract. The real scarcity in the film and television industry is high-quality projects rather than actors.

"Director Wei, what are you talking about? Are you so happy?"

Fan Bingbing walked over and took Wei Jin's arm naturally, as if Zhou Xun was an outsider.

It can be seen that the two of them are not getting along well at Huayi.

To be precise, Huayi's three leading actresses: Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, and Zhou Xun are all somewhat difficult to deal with. The reason is naturally very simple: they compete for resources.

"Nothing, we're talking about "The Night Banquet". Mr. Zhou invited me to the premiere."

"Then when "Ink Attack" premieres, you have to come and support me. I am the heroine after all."

Fan Bingbing is a bit yin and yang, which is a satire on Zhou Xun, who can only play the second female lead in "The Night Banquet" even if he joins Huayi.

"Old Wei, I'm going to greet my friends first, so I'll excuse you."

How could Zhou Xun bear such anger? If Wei Jin hadn't been present, he would have given this vixen a slap in the face.

"You tell me, can't you speak nicely?"

Wei Jin was a little speechless. Isn't Fan Bingbing very good at both sides?
  "Isn't this a habit? It's like this in the company. At most, I'll give you face in the future."

Fan Bingbing and the big flowers started fighting regardless of the occasion. It was not that they did not show respect to Wei and Jin. Then he asked about another matter:

"When will "Taken" be released? A lot of people are waiting to see my jokes."

When she said this, Fan Bingbing felt a little resentful. Her role was indeed too small.

"It has been decided on August 8th. Since it is a global release, the time has been coordinated."

Usually foreign imported films are released later in the country. This time it is a favor to Wei Jin, but it is a bit sorry for Gao Yuanyuan. The two films are only one week apart, so there is bound to be some impact.

"Also, I guarantee that none of your scenes will be cut. This time you will be exposed to the world."

It is necessary for Wei Jin to explain this sentence specifically. You must know that Hollywood has invited Chinese actresses to participate in order to enter the domestic market. However, in the end, the Chinese scenes only appeared in the domestic version of the movie and would not be released globally at all. .

Just when Fan Bingbing was about to say something else, a staff member came to remind him that the premiere had begun.

After the host opened the show, Wei Jin took several members of the crew on stage to be interviewed by reporters.

"Director Wei, what are your expectations for the movie's box office?"

"Of course the higher the better, I believe in my work."

"Director Wei, among the female celebrities you have worked with, who do you admire the most?"

This person was obviously here to help Wei Jin draw hatred. He glanced at his job badge, oh, it's an unknown gossip tabloid.

"This is the premiere of "Cohabitation in Time and Space". I have no relevant questions, so I'm sorry for the inconvenience of answering them."

"Excuse me, Director Wei."

After a boring interview, as the lights dimmed, a familiar voice sounded, and the movie began to play.
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