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Chapter 368 Liu Dehua

The wry smile only lasted for a moment, and Dong Xuan quickly managed this emotion.

In the eyes of friends around her, she not only worked with Wang Shu, but also kept in touch with each other through Wang Shu's contact information, and had the enviable friendship and connections of the great director Wang Shu.

The envy of his friends made Dong Xuan secretly proud of himself, and he always maintained such a persona.

Especially this time, she passed the preliminary audition together with other actresses who had worked with Wang Shu, which confirmed this, and ushered in a wave of adulation and envy from her best friends and friends.

Right now, Dong Xuan didn't want Li Xiaolu to spot the clues.

During the first audition for "Travel to Taipei", Dong Xuan's best friend and friend Li Xiaolu was not the only one to audition.

In the end, only Li Xiaolu and she passed the preliminary examination.

Compared to Li Xiaolu who was lucky enough to pass the preliminary examination, everyone else subconsciously believed that Dong Xuan passed the preliminary examination easily because he knew Wang Shu.

"Director Wang's most important factor in casting is whether the actor's image matches the role in the script, followed by the actor's strength, and only then will there be some friendship."

It is precisely because of the encouragement of these people that over time, Wang Shu has been given such a persona.

Yang Mi is one of the actors who needs training in this drama.

After all, it was Damimi who was filming "Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" during the filming of "Dream of Red Mansions".

It was indeed something she could do.

In order to film this drama well, all the actors participating in it must undergo training in order to better restore their roles.

On the other side, the audition remains the same.

"We will contact you when there is news."

These words still saved Yang Mi's face. She did not directly say "Dream of Red Mansions", but only said training instead.

Then he said hello to the "guardians on the left and right" beside Wang Shu, and then introduced himself, "I am Yang Mi."

Li Xiaolu said with relief: "Even if it is difficult, I still have a better chance than many people."

I have to say, this is very Yang Mi.

It was not easy to teach Yang Mi a lesson in front of other people, so Wang Shu saw through it without speaking out and remained silent.

But if you can't get it, you still have to maintain a good relationship with Wang Shu among friends.

At the same time, Wang Shu also considered this a helpless move.

Seeing that Yang Mi still dared to do this, Wang Shu snorted coldly: "No more training, right?"

In short, even if the new version of "Dream of Red Mansions" has not yet started filming, Yang Mi has no time to appear in "Taipei Trip".

Yang Mi instantly understood what Wang Shu meant, her face turned pale, and she wanted to explain out loud, but saw Wang Shu wave his hand.

Her greeting was intentional. She only said "Hello, Director Wang" and did not take the initiative to introduce herself, "I am Yang Mi."

When Dong Xuan heard this, he kept sighing in his heart, feeling miserable.

Dong Xuan sighed, paving the way for her not to get the role.

Yang Mi has now got the role of Qingwen in the new version of "Dream of Red Mansions", and the filming of this drama will start in a few months. Yang Mi will not be able to follow the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions" to learn the etiquette of the time and recharge for the role. He actually came to audition.

Of course, the main reason why this kind of character can be confirmed by Wang Shu is because Wang Shu really prefers to choose actors who are suitable for the roles in the script, rather than selecting roles through secret transactions, exchange of interests, etc.

Yang Mi knew in her heart that this was a polite refusal, so she immediately plucked up the courage to call out to Wang Shu in a sweet and pitiful voice: "Director Wang~"

When Wang Shu saw Yang Mi walking into the audition room, he said to himself that as bold as a person is, the land will be more productive.

"It's very difficult to get a role with this kind of friendship!"

"Hello, Director Wang." Yang Mi walked into the audition room and greeted Wang Shu with a smile.

Because the investment and production scale of movies is getting larger and larger, in order to ensure the box office, only actors with box office appeal can be used.

The "Guardians Left and Right" politely designated a scene for Yang Mi to perform. Even though Yang Mi's performance was average, the two of them kept a kind smile towards Yang Mi.

When Yang Mi heard this, she couldn't stay any longer, so she had to leave with a pale face and hesitated to speak.

As expected, the "Guardian Left and Right" judged from this small interaction that Yang Mi had a good personal relationship with Wang Shu, and immediately smiled kindly at her.

While saying hello, he smiled at Wang Shu.

However, she came to the audition anyway.

It can be said that there are rumors in the circle that Wang Shu’s audition selection focuses most on the match between the actor’s image and the role in the script, followed by strength, etc.
In order to maintain their own image, these actors should take the lead in advocating the elevating of the king tree.

For her, getting a role is the best thing.

The "Guardian Left and Right" knows how to solve problems for his boss, and immediately said: "Time is tight, there are many people waiting for auditions, you go back first."

At this moment, through Wang Shu's words, the "Right Protectors" remembered that Yang Mi was an actor in the new version of "Dream of Red Mansions", and they reacted and became speechless one after another.

Although Wang Shu's subsequent film and television works have increasingly chosen bigger names in casting.

When Yang Mi's performance was over, the "Guardians Left and Right" saw that Wang Shu was silent and looked at Wang Shu with a little doubt. Seeing that Wang Shu still didn't express anything, he turned around and said with a smile: "You go back first, we will contact you if there is news." you."

But not many people think there is a problem.

Seeing this, the "Left and Right Protector" said to himself that it was lucky that he was polite to Yang Mi just now. Judging from the situation, he did have a good personal relationship with his boss, otherwise he would not dare to do this.

The new version of "Dream of Red Mansions" is a major drama invested by China Film Group and produced by Han Sanping.

I already got a role in "Dream of Red Mansions" and I even came here to audition.
Really are.
Just because you have a personal relationship with Director Wang, you can do whatever you want, right?

Before you do whatever you want, don't urinate and take a look at yourself to see if you are worthy enough to do whatever you want? !

Yang Mi left, but the audition work was still going on. Several more actors walked into the audition room one after another, but still no one appeared who could satisfy him.

In fact, in 2008, it was not like many years later when the audience became more diversified in watching movies.

These days, the key to attracting audiences, apart from announcements, is the cast.

It can be said that the cast is also part of the publicity effect.

In this era, if a commercial film wants to attract audiences to buy tickets and go to the cinema, it must have well-known big-name actors.

Otherwise, the audience will think it is not worth the ticket price and will just wait to watch pirated copies online instead of spending money to go into the cinema.

Even if national master Zhang Yimou makes a commercial film, he must invite many well-known big-name actors to participate in order to ensure box office.

Of course, "Assembly" directed by Feng Xiaogang does not have big-name actors.

However, this is a movie with a theme that can attract audiences into theaters in this era, and it also has Deng Chao, Ren Quan, Wang Baoqiang, Hu Jun and many other well-known actors participating in it. The lineup is also able to Attract audiences into cinemas.

In addition, it is still directed by Feng Xiaogang, so it is not impossible to achieve good box office results.

In another ten years, Feng pants will indeed be out of fashion.

However, if it were not for the appearance of Wang Shu and the exclusion of several commercial films by national master Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang would indeed have the confidence to claim to be the most powerful commercial film director in the mainland.

At this stage, in the field of mainland commercial films, few people can compete with him.

There is no harm without comparison. With the performance of other mainland directors, as long as the audience knows that it is a commercial film directed by Feng Xiaogang, many people will have expectations and go to the cinema.

Wang Shu has become famous with each of his works, and he also has considerable box office appeal.

However, only in mainland China.

"Travel to Taipei" is a film for overseas markets, and the largest audience for Chinese-language films in overseas markets is in Asia.

Therefore, the actors chosen for "Travel to Taipei" must at least be actors who are well-known in Asia.

With this restriction, the range of choices is very small.

It is even said that there are no male actors in the mainland who can support this drama. One actor after another was dismissed, and the actors waiting for the audition became more and more uneasy.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the scene.

"Wow, Liu Dehua!"

Some actresses exclaimed when they saw Andy Lau suddenly appearing.

When the actors saw Liu Dehua, their expressions changed drastically.

Especially Liu Ye, Fu Dalong and others felt bitter in their hearts.

We are all actors and we all understand.

If Wang Shu was filming an art film, then all of them would have a chance to get the leading actor role.

But if it is a commercial film, especially one for overseas markets, you have to choose big-name actors who are famous overseas to support the scenes.

Only in this way can the box office be guaranteed to a certain extent.

"I didn't expect that Liu Dehua would also come to audition!"

With the appearance of Liu Dehua, there was a lot of discussion among the actors waiting for the audition.

Although I knew that the role in "Taipei Trip" would be competed by actors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places, I was still in a daze when I saw Andy Lau appearing in person.

Big-name actors like this lowered their stature and came to audition, so young actors like them had to step aside.

Although they were not originally auditioning for the role of the male lead, their purpose was to play supporting roles.

But when I thought that there were many popular actors competing for even some of the supporting roles in the movie "Red Cliff", I suddenly felt uneasy.

The drama "Red Cliff" is directed by the great director Wu Yutai who returned from Hollywood. It is indeed a favorite among many actors.

However.
With an investment of 3 million, this first domestic zombie blockbuster "Taipei" is even more popular.

When they saw Andy Lau coming to audition, many lesser-known actors were really worried that popular actors in the industry would come to compete with them for roles.

Although I was worried about this in the first place, I still had a sense of longing in my heart.

Now, the appearance of Liu Dehua has made this longing shattered.

"Director Wang's play is so popular, and it's auditions and casting. Too many people want a piece of the pie."

Some actors sighed.

Audition casting really gives them a chance.

But the competition is too fierce and there seems to be no opportunity.

This is very uncomfortable.

"Director Wang's films are indeed popular, but Andy Lau is one of the four kings of Hong Kong."

"With his status, others would send scripts to him for him to choose from and wait for his schedule. How could he come to audition in person like he does now?"

"Wouldn't it be embarrassing if I failed the audition?"

One person spoke up.

Someone answered: "So Director Wang's weight is sufficient."

"Director Wang's dramas are so enthusiastic that even Andy Lau, one of the four kings of Hong Kong, would put down his body and come to audition."

"Don't you think about Director Wang's ability and what kind of drama this is?"

"With an investment of 3 million, it will be the first domestic zombie film."

"Based on this, do you think you can get Andy Lau to put down his figure and come for the audition?"

As soon as this was said, many people around thought it made sense.

If it were any other script, with Andy Lau's role, he would not even go to the audition.

"Travel to Taipei" is different. Not only does it have a large investment, but it is also the first domestic zombie blockbuster directed by Wang Shu.

All this shows that this zombie movie has a high probability of success.

As long as the pioneering work succeeds, it will definitely go down in the history of Chinese-language films.

As long as we talk about this movie, we can't avoid the actors in it.

Many big-name actors want to participate in this movie, not because of the salary, but because of the nature of the movie and how it will help their careers.

In other commercial films, apart from the salary earned after the performance, nothing is left.

As time goes by, the imprint will become more and more blurred and become a thing of the past.

The nature of "Travel to Taipei" as the pioneer of domestic zombie films indicates that this commercial film is not a short-lived film, but a film that will leave a deep memory and be recorded in the history of Chinese films.

It is precisely because of such characteristics that the roles in it are highly competitive.

The current situation is more competitive than the movie "Red Cliff".

Many actors found Ren Zhonglun of Shanghai Film Academy, Wang Changtian of Guangguang Film Group, and Han Sanping through various connections, hoping to get roles through them.

Under normal circumstances, as one of the investors, Shanghai Film and Television Films and Guangguang Film and Television will definitely have corresponding casting rights.

But, this is a general situation.

In the movie "Travel to Taipei", even though Shanghai Film and Television Film and Television were one of the investors, they did not have the right to cast the film.

To express Han Sanping's attitude, either remain silent or get out. It's not like China Film cannot take the share of the two companies.

Therefore, Ren Zhonglun and Wang Changtian were full of bitterness. They really wanted to plug the actors, but there was really no way.

The two also tried to talk to Wang Shu, but Wang Shu's attitude was obvious.

Audition casting.

This made Ren Zhonglun and Wang Changtian look up to the sky and sigh.

In other film and television productions, as investors, the two companies all have a huge say. Unlike the movie "Taipei Trip", the two companies gave tens of millions to it, but they were like their grandchildren.

Moreover, if you want to be a grandson, you have to see whether others are happy or not.

uncomfortable.

"Hello, Director Wang."

Liu Dehua walked into the audition room and greeted Wang Shu and the "left and right guardians" politely.

Even though he is one of the four kings of Hong Kong, he does not put on airs.

Among the first generation of actors on Hong Kong Island, only a few are pretentious, and most have no airs.

It wasn't because of seeing Wang Shu that Liu Dehua didn't put on airs.

It would be the same for him if it were any other director.

They belong to the group of artists in Hong Kong who have a large fan base and whose artistic ethics are still online.

"Hello, Brother Hua." Wang Shu responded first, and then asked politely, "Would you like some tea?"

"No need." Liu Dehua waved his hand politely.

Wang Shu and Liu Dehua chatted for a while, and then asked Liu Dehua to take a seat.

As for auditions, there was no such thing.

(End of this chapter)