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What Deng Chao said makes sense. Yikeshu does not act as an artist agent. In theory, all actors have the opportunity to be favored by Wang Shu and get a role.

This also indicates greater competition.

Seeing Deng Chao sighing, Sun Li thought of Wang Shu's appearance in her mind, sighed silently in her heart, and comforted him softly: "Don't worry, just because Director Feng doesn't want you doesn't mean other directors won't want you, and we have a good relationship with Director Wang. If there is a suitable role, Director Wang should give priority to us."

Deng Chao sighed, "That being said, Director Wang has been in the industry for many years, and there are many actors who have a good relationship with him now."

"For example, in this film La La Land, you should be able to play Fan Binbin's role, but Director Wang first found Yang Mi, and when Yang Mi didn't have time, he found Fan Binbin..."

Youdao means that the speaker has no intention, but the listener has the intention.

Deng Chao said this just to express that Wang Shu now has many actor friends, and even if they are also familiar with Wang Shu, they may not be able to get a role.

But Sun Li was different. Her heart suddenly sank.

She said, "Maybe."

"You think I'm suitable for the role, but maybe Director Wang doesn't think I'm suitable?"

Deng Chao nodded: "Indeed."

"When I said you can act, I meant you can try this role."

"And in terms of image, attitude and other aspects, Director Wang should think that Yang Mi and Fan Binbin are more suitable."

"You also know that Director Wang's company doesn't manage artists, so naturally they will hire whoever is more suitable."

“Yes, if we don’t work as artist managers, although we all have the opportunity to get roles, the competition is also greater. If it is a play contract within the company, there are only a few people competing.” Sun Li continued.

Deng Chao said in a muffled voice: "This time the contract with Huayi has expired. I don't plan to renew it. I plan to set up a studio and work on my own."

He did not persuade Sun Li because Sun Li's way of cooperation with Hairun was different from his way of cooperation with Huayi.

Moreover, if you want to set up a studio, you have to find resources yourself.

If both of them are like this, and if things don't go well, life will be difficult for both of them.

Sun Li was not surprised by this. After all, Huayi itself was not a good place. In addition, Feng Xiaogang disliked Deng Chao, and Deng Chao would not be able to play Feng Xiaogang's plays in Huayi in the future. In addition, Huayi also had other big-name actors.

In this case, there is no need for Huayi to stay any longer.

"Have you thought about how to develop after leaving the company?" Sun Li asked.

As both are actors, they are well aware that most of the performing resources in the entertainment industry are controlled by companies.

It is undeniable that setting up a studio and working on your own will provide you with performing arts resources, but they are all insignificant resources.

As for the resources that can make a splash in the country, it is basically impossible to come across them unless you are lucky enough to be noticed by someone.

In the original timeline, Deng Chao left Huayi in 2012 to set up a studio, and his performing resources plummeted.

If there is no filming, just start filming.

Then flopped.

After his failure, he started appearing on variety shows to exhaust his career potential as an actor.

After making money by appearing on variety shows, he realized the disadvantages of actors appearing on variety shows for a long time, so he stopped appearing on variety shows.

He then continued to make movies, but they still flopped.

I had no choice but to go on variety shows to make money.

If she hadn't starred in Stephen Chow's "The Mermaid" to keep her alive, her career would have plummeted long ago.

"We'll see when the time comes. Anyway, there's no need for me to stay at Huayi anymore." Deng Chao continued, "I'll see if there are any good acting offers for me. If not, I'll just make my own movie."

"Are you sure you can make a movie?" Sun Li had heard the other party's idea of ​​making a movie more than once.

Deng Chao smiled and said, "Who can be absolutely sure? But if I can learn a little from Director Wang's crew, it might be helpful for future filming."

When Sun Li heard this, she took the initiative to say, "Do you want me to ask Director Wang for you?"

Deng Chao shook his head: "Not to mention that Director Wang is now in Hollywood, there is no way I can go to Hollywood."

"Let's just say I'm an artist of Huayi now. If I go to Director Wang's crew to learn, how will Huayi save face if I tell others about it? I can't do this."

"Not to mention, didn't Director Wang just say that he was going to take a break for a while?"

"So... let's talk about this after the contract with Huayi expires."

"Or maybe when Director Wang is filming in China, I can visit him on set to learn from his experience."

This was a very comprehensive statement, and Sun Li nodded after listening to it.

Deng Chao glanced at Sun Li and said, "But then again, after all, we are learning from Director Wang, so it is not certain that Director Wang will agree."

Sun Li also thought this was true, and said in a low voice: "We'll see when the time comes."

Deng Chao chuckled and said, "You are quite familiar with Director Wang, so you can help me talk about it when the time comes."

"Director Wang might agree to it for your sake?"

Sun Li heard this and said unhappily, "You are too embarrassed to speak up, so you ask me to speak up for you, right?"

"Hehe." Deng Chao continued with a smile, "It's not that I'm embarrassed to speak up, but I'm telling the truth."

"You are indeed more familiar with Liu Yan and Director Wang than I am. The weight of your words must be greater than mine."

Sun Li knew that this was true, and she really couldn't not help Deng Chao with this matter, so she sighed and said, "We'll see when the time comes."

Deng Chao chuckled when he heard this. He knew that if Sun Li said this, she would basically speak up for him.

…………

"Director Wang, Happy New Year!"

In the afternoon, Zhao Liying appeared in Wang Shu's villa and wished Wang Shu a happy old age.

In Wang Shu’s hometown, people don’t celebrate New Year’s Day after noon.

However, he was in the capital, and he didn't spend much time in the villa, so he didn't care about so many things.

Zhao Liying will come over in the afternoon, as agreed in advance.

"Happy New Year to you too." Wang Shu smiled and continued to make tea for her.

Xiao Zhao is not a big star now, and he sits like a good boy in front of the great director Wang Shu.

Wang Shu made her a cup of tea and then talked to her about her career plans.

Facing Wang Shu, Zhao Liying did not hide anything and expressed her inner thoughts one by one, so that Wang Shu could give her advice.

Wang Shu thought about it and suggested: "After the contract with Peking University Starlight expires, why not consider Hairun?"

“Although Hairun has not made much progress in the film industry, it still has a lot of resources in the field of TV dramas.”

"Now that Hairun's Sun Li is moving closer to the film industry, Hairun's TV drama resources will be vacant. If you join Hairun, you may just catch this opportunity."

In the original timeline, Zhao Liying left Huayi in 2009 and joined Peking University Star, and then joined Hairun this year.

Zhao Liying heard Wang Shu's analysis and nodded in response: "Hairun? Thank you, Director Wang. I will seriously consider it."

She also knew that with her current status, it would be difficult for her to enter the film industry unless Wang Shu supported her.

The only choice is to make steady progress in the television industry, and once you have established a firm foothold in the television industry, then move into the film industry.

For example, Zhou Xun, Zhao Yanzi, and Shuang Bing all became famous in the television industry before entering the film industry.

Wang Shu smiled when he heard this. He knew very well that although Zhao Liying looked thin and weak, she was actually very opinionated and had goals.

Therefore, his suggestion will basically be remembered by the other party.

After that, Zhao Liying joined Hairun and her career exploded again. Maybe she would have to thank him for his advice. The two chatted for a while, and Zhao Liying stood up to say goodbye. Wang Shu politely invited her to have dinner, but Zhao Liying didn't take it seriously and politely declined.

After exchanging polite words for a while, they left Wang Shu's villa.

……

In the evening, Wang Shu went to have dinner with Li Binbin as scheduled.

As for Mei Ting, she is not in the capital, but has returned to her hometown in Nanjing.

"Director Wang, you are really hard to get an appointment with. I have asked you out several times and finally got you out." In the private room, Li Binbin saw Wang Shu come in and said with a little anger.

Wang Shu laughed and said, "It can't be helped. I never have time. Unless you tell me in advance, it will be hard to find time."

"I know you are a busy person, okay~" Li Binbin invited Wang Shu to sit down.

After hearing this, Wang Shu smiled helplessly.

The two ate and chatted, and Li Binbin asked, "Director Wang, what kind of movie are you going to shoot after La La Land?"

In 2010, Wendi Deng invited Li Binbin to play the leading female role in the Hollywood art film "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan".

This year, the film will hold its premiere in New York, and Paul Anderson, the director of "Resident Evil 5: Retribution", will invite her to play the second female role Ada Wong.

But this has not happened yet. Right now, she is just starring in the drama "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" with Jun Ji-hyun and others.

In the original timeline, the movie was released in the United States and only earned $134 million at the box office.

Big flop.

Li Binbin originally thought that this drama could at least be comparable to "Memoirs of a Geisha" starring Zhang Ziyi, but in the end it was nothing.

Of course, she doesn’t know it yet, but she currently has great confidence in this movie.

It is precisely because of this that she urgently needs Hollywood film resources after this drama, especially high-quality film resources.

Because, from her point of view, after "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" makes her a little famous in Hollywood, if she is followed by other high-quality Hollywood film resources, she will be one step closer to gaining a firm foothold in Hollywood.

If there are no high-quality Hollywood movie resources to follow up, this opportunity will be wasted.

Li Binbin thought about it and finally set his sights on Wang Shu.

"I haven't thought about it yet." Wang Shu replied half-truthfully.

When facing Li Binbin, he did not directly tell her that he planned to take a rest.

Li Binbin smiled and said, "What do you think of me, Director Wang? If you have made up your mind, do you want me to act in it?"

"Haha." Wang Shu didn't know where Li Binbin got the confidence to ask this question, and said with a smile, "Sister Binbin is a very good actor. If there is a chance, I will definitely invite you to act."

Li Binbin is not a child and can tell that this is just a polite remark.

Because what Wang Shu said was there was a chance, and there was a chance...it might be that there was never a chance.

He couldn't help but roll his eyes at Wang Shu and said, "Can't you give me a definite answer?"

Wang Shu laughed when he heard this.

Why?

When Li Binbin saw Wang Shu smile, she knew that her request had been met.

At the same time, he secretly complained in his heart that this is the entertainment industry after all, and everything is about interests, even among friends.

Little did she know that she herself was like that.

"Director Wang~" He took the initiative to reach out and hold Wang Shu's hand, saying, "Can you give me a definite answer?"

Wang Shu pulled his hand away calmly.

I wondered if this person thought he was very precious.
Do you think you can get the leading role in a movie by a director who has won an Oscar for many years just by using your body?

Could you please not be so confident?

They are so into the entertainment industry that they can’t even have kids. Are they really that valuable?
Look at how the hardworking ladies in Hollywood do it?

It has never been about using your body to exchange for a role, but rather using your body to cultivate feelings in order to get a role in the future.

This guy thinks he can change the role this way?
Ha ha.

Wang Shu said with a smile: "Sister Binbin, you are a very good actor. Even if I don't look for you, there are many film projects looking for you."

"And I also said that if there is a suitable role in the future, I will invite you to play it."

When Li Binbin heard this, his face became a little stiff.

At this moment, she suddenly realized that it might be because she had starred in a Hollywood drama that she felt a little inflated and mistakenly thought that Wang Shu also wanted to work with her.

Seeing that Li Binbin remained silent, Wang Shu stood up and said, "Sister Binbin, I have something else to do. I will skip the meal and leave first."

Seeing this, Li Binbin opened his mouth and wanted to ask him to stay, but he found it difficult to speak.

Wang Shu didn't stay, but got up and left.

Li Binbin bit her lip and watched Wang Shu leave. When Wang Shu left the private room, she suddenly collapsed.

Then, there was another bitter smile and self-mockery.

She suddenly realized that she had become too inflated and overconfident during this period of time, leading to her wrong judgment.

As a director who has won Oscars for many years, Wang Shu has no shortage of actresses to court him if he wants.

And she actually wanted to get the role in this way!
"wrong!"

Li Binbin sat up suddenly. "Wang Shu just said that if there is a suitable role in the future, I will invite you to play it..."

"If there is a suitable role in the future..."

"In the future..."

Li Binbin pondered over these words carefully, feeling that there was some meaning behind them. He also felt that Wang Shu was not that kind of person, and he could not make up his mind for a moment.

At this time, she laughed at herself a little.

Because if there is any meaning, then the other implication of this statement is that she is not worth the price of a play.

In the future, roles will not be determined directly.

In the future, if there is an opportunity.

"Tsk~"

Although Li Binbin mocked, he also knew that as a director who had won Oscars for many years and was also an investor with resources, Wang Shu was indeed qualified to be sold at a high price.

However, even though she was thinking this, she couldn't make up her mind.

If there is a suitable role in the future, it really means literally.

So……

Li Binbin thought about this and suddenly realized that she actually hoped that this word had another meaning, not just the literal meaning...

……

Wang Shu stayed in the capital for a few days and had social engagements every day.

As time goes by, the 83rd Academy Awards is about to begin.

He took a plane and went to Los Angeles. (End of this chapter)