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Chapter 662 Fan

The drama "Palace" started filming on July 2010, 7.

Yang Mi also became extremely popular thanks to this time-travel drama and became a first-line TV actress.

Before that, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" had already made her famous.

"Palace" helped her reach a new height in the field of TV dramas.

Compared with the third female role in "La La Land", Wang Shu feels that the female lead in "Palace" will be more beneficial to Yang Mi's career.

Therefore, when he realized that Yang Mi was going to join the crew to film "Palace Lock Heart Jade" next, he had already excluded her in his heart.

Yang Mi asked, "Director Wang, is your play a movie from Hollywood?"

Wang Shu did not hide it and replied softly, "Indeed, a movie is being prepared for production in Hollywood. I think that after all, I am a Chinese-language film director."

"Hollywood films are aimed at Europe and the United States, so it is difficult to use domestic actors for the leading roles, but it is not impossible for supporting roles."

"So this time I wanted to find a Chinese actress to play the third female role, to give Chinese actors a chance to enter Hollywood."

When Yang Mi heard this, she felt mixed emotions.

She said, "Director Wang, you are so nice."

Then he added, “I want to act!”

This is an opportunity to set foot in Hollywood, and an opportunity to set foot in Hollywood by working with a great director like Wang Shu. Even if it is only the third female role, Yang Mi believes that its importance far exceeds that of the first female role in a TV series.

Wang Shu smiled and replied, "It's just a female third role. You have the female first role to play now, so there's no need for you to play this one."

"Also, I don't like actors overlapping roles, and I don't want actors to break their promises and join my crew just before the crew starts."

"Director Wang~" Yang Mi's tone was full of grievance when she heard this.

Wang Shu was unmoved and said, "There will be another chance in the future."

"Besides, you are going to play the female lead this time. I don't want you to give up the opportunity to play the female lead and play the female lead instead. Then the response from me will not be great, while the female lead that you gave up before will become a huge hit."

He said this because he knew that "Palace" would be a big hit after its release, so he might as well do him a favor.

Later, when "Palace" became really popular, Yang Mi recalled that she had to thank him for considering her at that time.

After hearing this, Yang Mi fell silent again.

Wang Shu then said, "Okay, it's late here, I'm going to sleep, I won't chat with you any more, I'm hanging up."

Without waiting for Yang Mi to answer, he hung up the phone.

Yang Mi listened to the busy tone on her cell phone, feeling anxious and silent.

Even though it was only the third female role, it was the opportunity to set foot in Hollywood that countless domestic actors dream of!
feeling terrible.

But there is no other way.

"Palace" is about to start filming. If there is a breach of contract, not only will a large amount of liquidated damages have to be paid, but Wang Shu will also be unhappy about it, and he will not be able to please both sides.

How great would it be if I could play the leading female role in "Palace" and the third female role in Wang Shu's new film?
"Ah~"

Yang Mi sighed deeply, thinking back to the time when she was not welcomed for her previous role. All kinds of complicated emotions surged in her heart, and she felt uncomfortable all over.

If it's just a small play, it's no big deal if you miss it.

But Wang Shu was in Hollywood, and he was planning to shoot a film in Hollywood.

This is an extremely precious opportunity!

She was really unwilling to miss it!

…………

Wang Shu hung up the phone with Yang Mi and thought about who to call next.

Although Sonoya Mizuno is of British descent, this is only the third female role and it is not impossible for a domestic actress to play the role.

In the play "La La Land", the main perspective is on the male and female protagonists, and the supporting characters are just embellishments.

There's no problem in letting a domestic actress play the third female role.

Wang Shu thought about it, Zhao Liying, Jiang Xin, Shu Chang and others all considered it, and finally called Fan Binbin.

After all, I have talked with him about my ideals in life, and being ruthless and ruthless is really not his style. It's time to give him a role after so long.

Although Fan Binbin is quite good-looking, foreigners' appreciation of beauty is different from that in China. In addition, the 22-year-old Stone Sister is also quite good-looking, and the roommates of the heroine of "La La Land" need to be bright and beautiful girls.

Using Fan Binbin is not a bad idea as long as it is handled properly.

Then he called Fan Binbin.

"Hello, Director Wang." Fan Binbin answered the phone immediately.

"Sister Binbin." Wang Shu called out politely.

Hearing Wang Shu's voice, Fan Binbin smiled and joked, "If I remember correctly, it should be late at night in Los Angeles, right?"

"Director Wang, why are you calling me so late? Are you missing me?"

Wang Shu was amused when he heard this, and half-jokingly asked, "Can't I just miss you?"

"Haha." Fan Binbin smiled and said, "Director Wang only has work in his mind, how could he think of me?"

Wang Shu couldn't help but touch his nose when he heard this. As a recognized quick shooter in the film industry, many people thought that he only cared about work.

Other directors, who shoot faster, also shoot a movie in one or two years.

Or, it takes several years to shoot a movie.

It is a common phenomenon in the film industry to take several years to shoot a movie.

But Wang Shu is different. He stars in two plays a year, one after another, without stopping.

In the eyes of many people, he only cares about work.

"Haha." Wang Shu laughed awkwardly and then got down to business: "Do you have time in the second half of the year? I'm planning to shoot an art film in Hollywood. I can give you a try for the role of the third female lead."

"If you have an idea, come to Los Angeles and try it out."

"Ah?" Fan Binbin was originally in a lazy mood, but his heart started beating violently when he heard this, and he couldn't help but ask, "You want to win an Oscar with this art film?"

The criteria for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress is that all female characters in a play can compete for the Best Supporting Actress Award (including the leading actress).

The third female role is also eligible to compete for the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Academy Awards.

Fan Binbin knew that even though she was now very successful in the country, she was not even qualified to set foot in Hollywood.

Therefore, when Wang Shu invited her to audition for the third female role in an Oscar-winning film, he was not trying to discredit her, but rather to give her a chance.

"Yes." Wang Shu said truthfully, "The movie I made with Paramount is a commercial film. I'm afraid it won't win an Oscar, so I'm planning to make an art film to compete for an Oscar."

"I thought that after all, I am a Chinese-language film director, so I planned to give the third female role to a domestic actress."

"If you have an idea, come to Los Angeles for an audition. If it's suitable, you can play the role."

When Fan Binbin heard this, he grumbled a little complainingly, "We still need to audition... Can't we just let me play the role?" "Haha." Wang Shu laughed and said, "Every role needs an audition, not just you, but other roles also need to audition."

At this point, he was not polite, "If you have an idea, come over, if not, forget it."

"Yes!" Fan Binbin responded immediately, saying in an aggrieved tone, "Isn't it just a complaint? Is it necessary to be so tough?"

She knew very well that in an art film like this that was competing for an Oscar, there were many big-name actresses in the country vying to play the third female role, so she was very confident.

It can be said that this is very un-Fan Binbin.

In recent years, Fan Binbin has been doing very well thanks to his connection with the Hong Kong circle and the financial backers behind him, and he has become quite arrogant.

She herself recounted this in an interview after she was sanctioned.

Therefore, Fan Binbin, who was arrogant in front of many people, acted like a little woman in front of Wang Shu.

Wang Shu didn't buy it, and smiled and said, "If you have an idea, come to Los Angeles and give it a try."

Fan Binbin was worried that Wang Shu would change his mind, so he quickly responded, "Okay, I'll leave for Los Angeles right away."

A rich person like her, holding a long-term visa to the United States, can basically go to the United States at any time.

Of course, if she wants to join the crew of "La La Land", Wang Shu needs to help her get a work visa.

"Yeah." Wang Shu responded, "It's late at night here, so I won't chat with you any more."

"Okay, goodbye Director Wang." Fan Binbin replied sweetly.

After they hung up the phone, Wang Shu immediately called Mei Ting.

The two chatted for a while, and Wang Shu said at the right time: "I am preparing to shoot an art film in Hollywood, and I plan to give the third female role to a domestic actress. However, this role is not suitable for you, so I called Fan Binbin to come for an audition."

"Before calling Fan Binbin, I called Yang Mi first, intending to invite her to come for an audition, but she didn't have time, so I called Fan Binbin."

Mei Ting was stunned when she heard this, and then she subconsciously asked, "The art film you are preparing in Hollywood is for an Oscar?"

Just calling Fan Binbin to audition doesn't mean that Fan Binbin will definitely get the role.

Therefore, Mei Ting subconsciously paid attention to the fact that this movie would be a movie competing for an Oscar.

"Yes." Wang Shu responded, and then explained, "The heroine should be in her early twenties, and the second and third female roles need to be of similar age and temperament."

"So I initially considered Yang Mi, but Yang Mi didn't have time, so I called Fan Binbin and asked her to come to Los Angeles for an audition to see if she could do it."

"If that doesn't work, find someone else."

When Mei Ting heard this, she asked aggrievedly, "Isn't it possible for me?"

"Uh..." Wang Shu opened his mouth and said awkwardly, "Didn't I just say that I need to find an actress who is about the same age as the heroine?"

Mei Ting heard this, and the grievance in her tone remained the same: "Don't you just dislike my age?"

"Uh..." Wang Shu replied with a headache, "No, the heroine is in her early twenties, and her bestie needs to exude a youthful aura."

"You are not older, just a little more mature."

If it was "La La Land" in the original timeline, perhaps Mei Ting could be used.

But now Stone is only 22 years old and still very youthful and energetic, while Mei Ting's temperament is more mature, so it is really not a good match for her to play the third female role.

"After all, aren't you disgusted by my age?" Mei Ting said, biting her lip.

"You are not very old, but your temperament is more mature." Wang Shu said helplessly.

"Hmph." Mei Ting snorted.

Although she looked angry on the surface, she actually knew in her heart that Wang Shu cared about her and that was why he called her to tell her about it. Otherwise, there was no need for Wang Shu to tell her about this matter.

Because, no matter who is chosen to play the role, it is Wang Shu who has the final say, and there is no need to care about her thoughts at all.

However, having said that, the film prepared by Wang Shu is ultimately an art film that is competing for an Oscar.

At the same time, she also knew that the third female role could also win the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Academy Awards.

Even if you don’t win the award, just being nominated is an honor enough to brag about in the country.

I feel really unwilling to miss such a precious opportunity.

Mei Ting really wanted to say that Fan Binbin was not young either, but she couldn't bring herself to say it when she thought about how well Fan Binbin had taken care of himself.

Being in Beijing together, she would sometimes meet Fan Binbin at certain activities or announcements.

Although Fan Binbin is indeed not young, he looks young.

In the original timeline, one of Fan Binbin's boyfriends revealed that if Fan Binbin was not working and stayed at home, she would either be applying a facial mask or wearing a facial mask.

Even during work breaks, I still apply a facial mask.

Although facial masks may seem a bit of a waste of money, long-term use of them is still useful for maintaining facial skin.

Mei Ting wasn't really angry, but felt a little aggrieved. She said aggrievedly, "So... you're not going back to China next?"

"Yeah." Wang Shu responded, "I plan to finish shooting this art film first."

"Okay." Mei Ting sighed resentfully after hearing that.

Wang Shu said at the right time: "It's late here, it's already very late, I need to go to bed, so I won't talk to you any more."

"Well, you should take a rest." Mei Ting also knew this and responded softly.

After hanging up the phone with Wang Shu, Mei Ting sighed deeply and fell into a daze.

She starred in Pacific Rim, and now what she lacks is a role in a Hollywood film.

If there were enough Hollywood film resources, perhaps I could set foot in Hollywood like Zhang Ziyi.

Even if someone like Zhang Ziyi did not make a name for herself in Hollywood, her status after returning to China is unmatched by other domestic actors.

how...

Mei Ting couldn't help but touch her face.

Zhang Ziyi was very young when she set foot in Hollywood.

In Hollywood, a stage full of movie queens, there is no shortage of mature and talented actresses.

Being young, on the contrary, has certain advantages.

But she is no longer young.

Just like the art film that Wang Shu is preparing in Hollywood this time, he is looking for an actress in her early twenties.

Even if you are not in your early twenties, you should look like you are in your early twenties.

But she didn't look to be in her early twenties, but around thirty.

I am not young anymore, but I have few opportunities.

This made Mei Ting feel a strong sense of crisis.

(End of this chapter)