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Chapter 216 Invitation to audition

Wang Shu dared to say this, because he naturally knew that "The City of Golden Armor" had indeed achieved a score of 200 million in two weeks in the original timeline.

Nowadays, "Space Traveler" has activated the market in advance, and the box office of "A City of Golden Armor" directed by Zhang Yimou can exceed 200 million no matter what.

When Han Sanping heard Wang Shu's analysis, he suddenly felt that this was the case.

"The lineup of "The Golden Armor" has exceeded 2 million." He pondered for a moment, then turned to Wang Shu and asked in a low voice, "Besides Gong Li, who else do you plan to invite?"

Since movies produced with new graphics can produce gorgeous casts, there is no reason why China Film cannot do the same.

Han Sanping already has an idea. Wang Shu's next movie can completely imitate the operation of the new picture and make the lineup more gorgeous.

"Other than preparing to invite Gong Li and confirming that Zhou Xun will play the second female lead, others have not yet considered it."

"However, I will audition first."

"Let's see if there are suitable candidates. If not, we will make an invitation."

After Wang Shu said this, he saw that Han Sanping seemed to have something to say, and then said, "Auditions are also a way to hype movies."

"No matter what, there still has to be an audition."

"What's more, I have always been casting through auditions when making movies, and this time is no exception."

Han Sanping thought about it and said, "Let's invite an audition."

"Since we are working on a blockbuster with a gorgeous cast, there is no need to choose from small actors. We can directly make invitations to big-name actors and invite them to audition."

"If you want to come to the audition, come. If you don't want to, forget it."

After Han Sanping finished speaking, he patted Wang Shu on the shoulder and said with a smile, "The second domestic director with a single film box office exceeding 2 million, I think even if you just give an invitation to audition, there will still be many People are willing to come and give it a try.”

When Wang Shu heard this, he said to himself: "I think we can make invitations in the name of China Film Group. It would be a bit of a stretch to use my name to issue audition invitations to big-name actors in the industry."

"Although the box office of "Space Traveler" has indeed exceeded 200 million, I am still a new director after all."

"For a new director, his movie's box office has just exceeded 200 million, and he invites big-name actors to audition. It's really a bit of a bad character."

When Han Sanping heard what Wang Shu said, he thought so and immediately responded: "Then China Film and Television will send out an audition invitation together with you."

"Taking advantage of the momentum of "Space Traveler" surpassing 200 million in two weeks, there should be few people who will refuse."

In fact, Han Sanping's original idea was to directly invite actors according to the "old tradition" of the film industry without auditions.

Then I saw that Wang Shu wanted to audition, so I extended an audition invitation.

In the mainland's social film industry, good scripts are basically not auditioned for casting, but circulated in the circle.

For example, Zhang Ziyi was initially considered for the heroine of a certain script. After reading the script, Zhang Ziyi said she would not act. Then she recommended the script to Zhou Xun, or got it into Zhou Xun's hands through other means. After reading the script, Zhou Xun also expressed her refusal to act. The script then passes from her hands to other people's hands until someone agrees.

The scripts will be circulated. The scripts selected through auditions are basically junk scripts that many people in the industry are not impressed by and have clearly stated that they will not act.

And this is one of the reasons why many actors want to have a relationship with Wang Shu.

Other high-quality movie scripts will only circulate in the circle. By the time the news comes out, the actor roles have already been determined. Other actors with insufficient status and connections cannot even be contacted, let alone have the opportunity to star.

But Wang Shu's movie gave them a chance to get roles through auditions!
  In fact, for a high-quality script that is not created by the director himself, not only the casting will be first played in the hands of a few people in the circle, but the script will also be turned in the hands of the director.

For example, in the movie "Sturdy as a Rock" directed by Zhang Yimou, the script passed through two directors one after another. After the two directors expressed their refusal to make the film, the script came into Zhang Yimou's hands.

In a human society, good scripts will not only be circulated among a few actors, but also in the hands of a few directors.

Of course, just because an excellent script is in the hands of a director does not mean that it can be made into an excellent movie.
  "Okay." Wang Shu thought for a while, and with the name of China Film Group, it didn't mean that he had won the big one, so it was natural.

Han Sanping added, "To expand the cast, there is no need to limit it to actors from the mainland. Actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan can also be invited to participate."

Normally, Han Sanping would not say these words.

Nowadays, if you want to make a big production, you can't do it without actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Hong Kong movies developed earlier and more actors became famous.

Moreover, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea and other places are also big markets.

Since it is a blockbuster film, it cannot be limited to the mainland, but also has to consider overseas markets.

Hong Kong Island's big-name actors are more famous than mainland actors, whether in Southeast Asia, Singapore, or pan-Chinese circles such as South Korea.

For example, in South Korea, many people know Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau and others.

As for mainland movie stars, very little is known about them.

After all, Hong Kong movies have been prosperous for a while and have created many people.

Even after the mainland began to vigorously develop commercial films, most of the films were directed by Hong Kong directors.

It's not that the mainland wants this, but in this era. Except for a handful of people such as Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, there are very few people in the mainland who can make decent commercial films.

And Zhang Yimou's "blockbuster" features a gorgeous first-hand lineup.

It's not that Zhang Yimou can make commercial films, but the film's gorgeous lineup and Zhang Yimou's unique visual skills cover up everything.

In the field of mainland commercial films, there is really no one available.

In addition, we are in an era of market-oriented and vigorous development of commercial films.

This gave Hong Kong directors the opportunity to go north to make money.

For example, Chen Kexin often behaves in a condescending and squinting manner when facing mainland filmmakers. During the filming of "Investment", he even used various tricks to make money in a clever way.

Han Sanping. Knowing all this, it is embarrassing for mainland directors to make commercial films, so they can only endure it.

It was also an era like this. Even directors like Wu Yutai, who couldn't survive in Hollywood and moved to his grandma's house, could return to China and be highly praised.
  There are many mainland directors, but most of them have a background in making art films.

These directors who have a background in making art films make commercial films, and what they produce are all art films disguised as commercial films.

Even, nondescript!
  This situation will not change much even if it takes another twenty years.

Wang Shu smiled and said: "Don't worry, Dong Han, I know it well."

He knew in his heart that Han Sanping was so interested in it, mainly because this film would be Han Sanping's work to show that he was the top leader of China Film Group.

Therefore, the stronger the lineup and the more prosperous the box office is, the more face he has.

This is very consistent with Han Sanping's character of being very successful.

They are all in the entertainment industry, hanging around for nothing more than fame and fortune.

Han Sanping will be the top leader of China Film Group Corporation, which is a state-owned enterprise.

relative to profit
  Fame is Han Sanping's pursuit.

Han Sanping also knew that Wang Shu was more reliable in his work, so he smiled and said nothing more. The celebration banquet ended with joy and laughter.

The next day, Wang Shu came to the set of "Secret Garden" to start work. The staff on the set all greeted him with smiles and expressed congratulations.

The news that "Space Traveler" has exceeded 200 million in two weeks has spread throughout the entertainment industry, and the crew and crew were already talking about it before Wang Shu came.

Today, in the crew of "Secret Garden", there are not only directors with a box office of 2 million, but also heroines and supporting actresses with a box office of million.

Zhou Yiwei, Luo Jin and others are very lucky. This alone shows that "Secret Garden" will definitely be very popular after it is broadcast.

What's more, it's an idol drama written, directed, and acted by a great director like Wang Shu himself!

Even if it is just an idol drama, it is a high-quality resource and opportunity that is rare in the industry.

These people can gain a lot of popularity through this, which will be of great benefit to future development.

Jiang Xin looked at Wang Shu longingly in the crew. She wanted to talk to Wang Shu, but Wang Shen was either Sun Li or Liu Yan, so she never dared to take a step.

Wang Shu only stayed on the set for the whole morning, and the afternoon shooting was handed over to the assistant director, and then he left the set.

"The Legend of Zhen Huan" will meet the national audience tomorrow at Yangshi Studio. Before that, Wang Shu needs to participate in some promotional activities organized by Yangshi.

In fact, the leading actors and actresses of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" have been guests and recorded some programs to promote the premiere of the TV series.

Wang Shu, just because he is the director and he is very busy, did not participate in these together.

He is not the star of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", just the director.

It is normal for the crew to bring their film and television works to promote TV shows, and it is normal for the actors to show up but the director not to show up.

In the afternoon, Wang Shu met Zhou Xun, Mei Ting, Ning Jing, Chen Daoming and others at the promotional location.

They all came to support the premiere of "The Legend of Zhen Huan".

When Wang Shu saw them, he was a little surprised. He didn't expect so many people to come to a small publicity event.

And they are all well-known actors in the industry.

Then someone whispered in his ear that there would be so many people coming, and almost all of them came to him for his sake after knowing that he would attend.

When Wang Shu heard this, he realized the importance of the title of director, the second domestic film director with a single film box office of 2 million, among the actors.

"Director Wang!"

Zhou Xun, Mei Ting, Ning Jing, Chen Daoming and others saw Wang Shu arriving and came to greet him politely.

With Wang Shu's relationship with Zhou Xun and Mei Ting, there is no need to do this in private.

But this is not private after all, and Wang Shu is the new 2 million director after all, so he still needs to do enough superficial work.

At this moment, not only them, but also the staff of Yangshu rushed to say hello to Wang Shu.

Wang Shu suddenly stood out like a star holding the moon, stealing the limelight.

He didn't want to do this, but his strength didn't allow it.

At his current position, even if some people sneer at him in their hearts, they will greet him with a smile on the surface.

And those who never sneer will become more enthusiastic.

This is a perfect example of how when a person is doing well, he is surrounded by good people.

"2 million director, long time no see." Ning Jing was more courageous, and she knew Wang Shu very well, so they started joking after greetings.

Zhou Xun, Mei Ting and others were all happy when they heard this.

Wang Shu helplessly pretended not to hear and replied: "Long time no see? It doesn't feel like it's been that long?"

"It seems that Director Wang has never thought of me in his heart." When Ning Jing heard this, she pretended to be shocked and said quietly, "As the saying goes, one day without seeing each other is like three autumns. Director Wang and I have several friends The moon is gone, how many autumns has it been like?"

Zhou Xun, Mei Ting and others were once again amused by Ning Jing's words.

Wang Shu smiled helplessly, there was nothing he could do if Ning Jing insisted on such a far-fetched explanation.

After several people passed this episode, they started chatting.

Zhou Xun asked with concern: "How is the crew doing?"

When Ning Jing and others heard this question, they also looked at Wang Shu.

They had already heard that Wang Shu was now addicted to filming idol dramas and seemed like he couldn't stop.

No. 2 domestic film with a box office of over 2 million, a great director who made art films and won the Cannes Film Festival.

With such ability, there is no one who doesn’t make movies but indulges in idol dramas every day!
  Ning Jing and others wanted to persuade Wang Shu, but they were worried that it would make Wang Shu angry, so they could not speak out.

"It's operating normally. I also went to the crew this morning and handed it over to the deputy director in the afternoon." Wang Shu answered.

Zhou Xun nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Ning Jing and others hesitated to speak, not because they wanted to ask Wang Shu about the drama, but because they couldn't help but wanted to admonish Wang Shu again.

"Director Wang, you are now a big director with a box office of 2 million, so you can actually focus on movies."

Finally, he couldn't help it anymore and spoke politely.

She said this not because she had any thoughts.

Simply because he and Wang Shu are friends, and out of concern, he doesn’t want Wang Shu to waste his time doing useless work.

The upper limit of TV series is movies, and Wang Shu is a capable film director.

Therefore, there is no need to waste time on TV dramas such as idol dramas. Instead, you should focus on movies and continue to work in the film industry.

This obsession with filming idol dramas is just a waste of time doing something of little use.

For a director worth 2 million, spending time on such things is totally out of proportion to the benefits.

Chen Daoming and others also thought so, but they didn't say much.

TV dramas are already one step below movies, while idol dramas are still an even lower category among TV dramas.

As a great film director, Wang Shu is addicted to this, a bit like playing with things and losing his ambition.

Wang Shu, who was drinking water, heard what Ning Jing said and responded with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether it's important or not. You can make both idol dramas and movies without any delay."

Ning Jing and others thought that he was obsessed with filming idol dramas. Only he knew that his main purpose of filming idol dramas was to advertise.

(End of this chapter)