Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 558 The Starfire Banner
October 20th.

A gentle breeze was blowing.

After arriving at the company, Zhao Jun first stuffed several pinches of tea leaves into the kettle, filled it with boiling water, and then leisurely walked to his workstation.

The desk looked quite cluttered to outsiders.

Various photos.

Various reports were piled up everywhere.

But everything seemed so orderly to him, and he would get angry with anyone who dared to mess things up.

Turn on the screen.

Click the mouse again to refresh the page.

He carefully blew on the still-smoking kettle.

In my heart.

I couldn't help but sigh.

It’s so lively!

"The major drama 'Dark Fragrance' officially started filming at Sanya Times Coast. 'Wei Xiaobao' and 'Mi Lai' will star in a business war and romance drama, with Huang Xiaoming serving as the producer."

"The male and female leads for the movie 'Mulan' have been confirmed, with Chen Kun and Zhao Wei starring together."

"Following 'Painted Skin'."

"It is the second commercial blockbuster to feature mainland Chinese actors in leading roles."

"However, the film does not feature an all-mainland cast. According to the production company, Mulan will bring together stars from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and there will even be foreign actors joining the film."

Sun Haiying said he was fine.

"He also claimed that his opinion on 'Painted Skin' would not change, that it was a meaningless movie, and finally angrily stated that he was being maliciously retaliated against by some people, and that his originally cast roles were being replaced one after another."

"This is completely unacceptable, and we will seek justice for ourselves."

"The casting for 'Empresses in the Palace,' produced by Xinghuo Films, has officially begun. Actresses such as Zhao Wei, Li Bingbing, and Ma Yili have all expressed their hope to compete for the role of Zhen Huan and look forward to the opportunity to work with director Zheng Xiaolong."

"I look forward to acting opposite Li Luo."

These reports, one after another.

Zhao Jun couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

The hottest news on the internet right now is all related to Li Luo. First, Huang Xiaoming tried his hand at investing in film and television dramas, and this choice was exactly what he expected.

Making money was one reason, but the other was being pressured to the point of exhaustion by Li Luo.

Li Luo is only 26 years old this year.

Huang Xiaoming is 31, Chen Kun is 32, Liu Ye is 30, Lu Yi is 32, and there are also popular young actors like Tong Dawei, Nie Yuan, and Yin Xiaotian, all around 30 years old.

Male actors have a much longer blooming period than female actors!
Especially Li Luo.

The other person's appearance hasn't changed much over the years, but their personal charm has grown day by day.

Even if Li Luo is ten years old, she will only be thirty-six. Female celebrities at this age can already feel the fear of being eliminated or even relegated to the second line, and may even be forced to play the role of an elder.

Male celebrities who maintain their appearance well can still star in sweet idol dramas with girls in their twenties even in their thirties or forties.

Even after more than ten years of training.

His acting skills.

temperament.

On the contrary, it is at its peak in all aspects, possibly an even more dominant peak than it is now.

Therefore, for these male actors from mainland China...

Li Luo.

That's the big ship.

It is highly likely that the pressure will remain firmly on their shoulders for the next ten years.

If Zhao Jun could think of this situation, others certainly could too. Any male actor with a bit of ambition would try to break through, and entering the capital market is the most obvious path.

Secondly, there's the movie "Mulan".

Whether Chen Kun and Zhao Weicheng admit it or not, everyone attributes this to Li Luo.

Everyone felt that if it weren't for the unexpected success of "Painted Skin,"...

This drama will likely be another example of the usual pairing of Hong Kong and Taiwanese male stars as the male lead and mainland actresses as the female lead, with mainland male actors only getting to play supporting roles or minor roles, getting leftovers.

As for Sun Haiying...

Zhao Jun inquired about the specifics with his friends.

Although the words were spoken in a very veiled and uncertain manner, one thing is certain: they were indeed attacked in a dirty trick!
Not only Sun Haiying, but also his wife Lü Liping were implicated.

Originally, we were in contact regarding the endorsement.

They all withdrew from the venue.

Not to mention the film contracts that are currently under negotiation, even the film contracts that have already been agreed upon have been terminated one after another. They would rather pay the penalty for breach of contract than let you play the game, and they don't want to have anything to do with you.

When you see the benefits.

Capital is always the first to pounce.

But when they sense danger, they are often the first to run away.

Although there is no concrete confirmation, a trend has already emerged: those two people can be used by whomever they want, but projects with investments of hundreds of millions or tens of millions are blocked during the review process.

Just don't regret it.

Who the hell would dare to gamble on something like this?

No one will verify it either; you can just run away as fast as you can.

She's not some irreplaceable actor.

One more thing to do.

Sometimes it's better to avoid trouble.

This news didn't even cause a ripple in the market. The report that Zhao Jun saw was something he had to find with great difficulty, which only confirmed that the ban was indeed happening.

There's no need to guess.

Everyone knows that Li Luo is involved.

So much so that industry insiders were all thinking, "Holy crap!" They all knew that although that guy looked refined and gentle, he was actually vengeful and ruthless.

Sun Haiying's outburst is bound to lead to trouble.

Unexpectedly.

Li Luo was so ruthless that he even dug up the roots.

Since you dare to impact my box office, since you dare to point your finger at me and curse me, then don't blame me for smashing your rice bowl!
Outside of industry.

There was little reaction.

Industry insiders.

But this caused a great uproar.

As the rumors spread, they became increasingly outrageous, and Li Luo's infamous reputation in the industry grew even stronger.

Looking at the report on the screen, Zhao Jun blew on his cup, took a sip of the scalding hot tea, and couldn't help but shake his head.

That's already the case.

If you need to back down, then back down; if you need to find a mediator, then find one.

Doing nothing now.

They're still spouting nonsense here.

Even if others are willing to help mediate, they won't want to get involved in the mess again.

"Bell~"

Just as Zhao Jun was about to look up the audition news for "Empresses in the Palace", the landline next to him suddenly vibrated violently, startling him so much that his hand trembled, and he was scalded by the splashed tea.

It wasn't even time for work yet, and I don't know who called.

However, he quickly got into the zone.

He picked up the microphone and cleared his throat: "Good morning, Zhao Jun from Xinlang Entertainment."

"Good morning, Editor Zhao."

A cheerful voice came from the other end of the line, speaking quickly: "This is Sun Zhou. Did I disturb your tea?"

"will not!"

Zhao Jun shuddered and quickly sat up straight: "You...you...you...you can't possibly be?"

Who is the other party, and what is their identity?

He knows it very well.

It is precisely because I understand this that I have become a stutterer when I speak.

"You guessed it right."

The voice on the other end suddenly became somber, uttering two very simple words with a hint of relief:
"broken!"

broken!

The urgent sound instantly spread across the entire internet.

It echoed in every corner.

"Congratulations to the film 'Painted Skin' for successfully breaking the box office record held by 'Titanic' for ten years! 'Painted Skin' has surpassed 3.6 million yuan, becoming the highest-grossing film in Chinese film history!!!"

This is not the entertainment section.

It was the headline news on Xinlang's portal website.

Aside from the title, there is no other text description; the page only contains a simple image.

Li Luo stood on the red carpet.

Open your arms.

Amidst the screams of his fans, Zhang Yang brazenly pulled the painted skin into his arms.

Further description is unnecessary.

Looking at the title.

Then look at that figure from behind.

Countless netizens who noticed this news stared blankly at their computer screens. Faced with this number, there was no need for any announcements; the other party had already become the most dazzling presence based on their achievements.

at the same time.

The telephone rang throughout the country.

China Film.

After hanging up the phone, Han Sanping lit a cigarette and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

On his rough face.

A satisfied smile had already appeared on his face.

Hengdian.

A scream suddenly erupted from the cast and crew of Chinese Paladin 3.

The sudden commotion startled Hu Ge so much that he almost struck Huo Jianhua with his demonic sword. The two people, suspended in mid-air, looked down in bewilderment and saw Demon Lord Chonglou, Zixuan, Tang Xuejian, Longkui, and others.

The entire crew, including himself, started shouting and quickly gathered together.

Shouts of "It's broken! It's broken!"

They drifted in one after another.

"What's broken?"

Huo Jianhua looked extremely bewildered and glanced to the side in confusion.

The next moment.

Xu Changqing became even more bewildered.

Although Hugo, who was suspended by wires to the side, had a smile on his face, his entire body was very weak, as if he was being pressed down by something and could not breathe.

His bizarre behavior left him completely baffled.

Sanya.

Seeing Wang Luodan's excited gestures, Huang Xiaoming slowly put on his sunglasses.

Let the sea breeze billow your clothes.

He remained calm and composed.

But his fingertips were already deeply embedded in his palm.

The meeting is in progress.

The sudden ringing of the telephone interrupted the endless conversation.

"Who is he?"

Feng Xiaogang's outburst came to an abrupt halt.

"it's me."

Wang Zhongjun answered the phone casually, but the next moment he stood up excitedly: "Say it again, Painted Skin really broke 3.6 ​​million?"

Hear this.

Ge You, Fan Wei, Shu Qi, and others gasped in shock.

Staring blankly at the four large characters "If You Are the One" on the whiteboard, Feng Xiaogang slumped into a chair in regret.

That glamorous look.

It seems it no longer belongs to me!

The phone kept ringing.

There's also Xinghuo Films.

The company received a constant stream of calls inquiring about endorsements and wanting to conduct exclusive interviews, keeping the employees extremely busy. The former were transferred to the marketing department, while the latter were politely declined.

Previously, Li Luo didn't want to go on talk shows and let others speculate and scrutinize him.

Now there's another reason.

The reason why other celebrities gritted their teeth upon hearing this.

That is.
Reduce your exposure!
"My Sunshine" is still airing on television and "Painted Skin" has already achieved phenomenal box office success. At this point, it is necessary to strictly control the number of times they appear in the public eye.

In non-essential situations.

Li Luo chooses to let his works speak for themselves.

Actors need to maintain a certain distance from the public; they need to be outgoing when necessary and reserved when appropriate. Frequent interviews and variety shows can significantly increase the difficulty of portraying characters.

No matter how well you act, it won't seem the same to the audience. Such a noisy commotion.

The figures that entered the company quieted down.

"Ah."

Under the intense gazes of everyone, Li Luo waved his arm decisively: "Each department can arrange their own time for a get-together. Let's get some lobster, salmon, or something to eat. It's on me!"

"Long live Luo Ge!!!"

The employees of Xinghuo Film and Television cheered with joy.

Winning the championship deserves congratulations, both morally and logically, and is also part of strengthening company cohesion.

lol.

Li Luo walked up the stairs amidst a chorus of excited congratulations.

"The talks are almost over!"

Lin Yue quickly came down to greet them, smiling broadly as she whispered, "Prices vary, but they're all based on market rates. We've even encountered competitors, but thanks to the successful adaptation of 'My Sunshine'..."

"The author has a very high level of trust in us."

"They would rather pay a lower price and hand over the corresponding adaptation rights to Xinghuo Films."

"Only by truly making a good film."

"Only they can reap the greatest benefits from it."

"Ah."

Li Luo continued walking upwards.

My mind went back to what happened a couple of days ago.

After being overwhelmed by the sheer number of actors to choose from, during a break, they planned to have Lin Yue buy back the rights to "Nirvana in Fire".

But then I thought about it.

Buying the rights to only one novel at a time is too conspicuous.

It can also easily seem unbelievable to people.

That being the case.

I might as well buy more at once.

Anyway, the film and television rights for adapting online novels aren't expensive these days; most can be acquired for a few hundred thousand yuan. Whether or not the adaptation will actually be successful is another matter.

Even without system rewards.

Some things can be refined over time.

Having been in this industry for several years, I'm not without growth. If I find a good screenwriter to help me refine the script, and put some effort into building the cast, costumes, and props, there's still a chance for a successful adaptation.

It only takes a little effort.

Without enough intellectual property (IP), it's impossible to incubate a sufficient number of projects. A wide variety of major IPs are also key to supporting film and television platforms.

After careful consideration.

Li Luo handed a procurement list to Lin Yue.

These include well-known online novels such as "Nirvana in Fire," "Joy of Life," "Zhu Xian," and "Stellar Transformation." Some are already finished, while others are still being serialized. Basically, I buy whatever I think is reliable.

Adapt what can be adapted into film or television; if it can't be adapted, it can be made into animation.

Neither way will you lose out.

Because of the successful adaptation of "My Sunshine", Lin Yue naturally had no objections. However, due to the success of the TV series adaptation, many people in the industry have their eyes on this untapped market.

It has attracted various competitors.

However, in general, the authors tend to favor Xinghuo Films, a company with strong production capabilities.

Instead of some random, makeshift team.

Therefore, the entire procurement process was completed very smoothly.

"besides."

Lin Yue quickly followed his lead and continued to report on the situation: "The copyrights we were able to acquire this time were rather fragmented. For example, the online game Jade Dynasty was already launched and operating last year."

"The turnover is terrifying, hundreds of millions a year."

"So the copyright of games is tightly controlled by websites and authors, but the film and television adaptation rights for Nirvana in Fire have already been secured."

"The copyright fee isn't expensive."

"Three hundred thousand!"

Hearing this, Li Luo smiled and waved his hand: "We'll buy whatever we can. We don't need to be too demanding about this. While novels certainly have the advantage of having fans of the original work, they are not omnipotent."

"The core of the novel, the story structure, and the character settings are the key points, and how well it is adapted into a film is even more important."

"Relying solely on fans of the original work."

"Many times, it's simply impossible to keep going."

Although the wave of buying up online novel IPs that swept through later generations was in full swing, very few film and television companies actually made a fortune from it, so there's no need to force many things.

While talking.

The two went up to the second floor.

"Alo!"

Zheng Xiaolong, who was coming towards him, grabbed his hand, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Even top directors in Beijing's film and television industry.

The record-breaking box office performance was enough to shock him.

"Hahaha."

Li Luo smiled and put his arm around the old man's shoulder, striding towards the audition room: "To put it bluntly, it's just a vague title, and who knows when it might be snatched away by someone else."

"No need to take it to heart."

As soon as these words came out.

Zheng Xiaolong staggered a few steps.

Is this just a title, nothing more? Why don't you give me this honor!

Numerous directors and films have launched successive attacks.

ten years!

A position that couldn't be captured for a full ten years.

Now let's plant the Spark Flag.

Even if this title of the best film in history is taken away by someone else half an hour later, people will only remember the name Xinghuo Films. The most important thing here is not that the audience remembers it, but that the leaders above remember it.

Whenever this merit is mentioned.

If the review process is relaxed, it would be a huge benefit for film and television companies.

And starting today.

This guy is definitely a leading figure among young actors.

Hidden benefits.

There are simply too many to count.

Director Zheng's extremely resentful look made Li Luo burst into laughter again.

"Hello, Brother Luo!"

Good morning, Director Zheng.

As they entered the audition room amidst a flurry of footsteps, they were immediately greeted with enthusiastic greetings.

The cheers from downstairs just now.

The people inside could hear it all clearly.

The news that Painted Skin has successfully surpassed 3.6 million yuan has been received by everyone. Just now everyone was discussing various situations, but now that the male lead is standing in front of them, their gazes are incredibly intense.

Hong Kong and Taiwan media.

Of course, this is a huge blatant exaggeration of Chen Jiashang's abilities.

However, mainland filmmakers readily attributed the greatest credit to Li Luo.

Before Li Luo could react...

Actors and agents swarmed around the audition room.

This is not an exaggeration.

It's not like it's in a public place.

In such situations, you need to be mindful of your behavior and act with discretion; otherwise, having your actions posted online will only damage your image.

Privately.

It's all about who has the better acting skills.

Whoever has the strongest connections smiles the most.

reserved
This isn't the time to play.

"Hello, Brother Luo, I'm Hao Lei. We met at the awards ceremony before."

They quickly seized the first position.

Hao Lei shows off his skills.

"Hello, Brother Luo."

Li Xiaolu held his hand tightly, her fingertips seemingly casually brushing against his palm, and then quickly gave him a sweet hug. The bouncy, energetic feeling made Li Luo feel like he couldn't take it anymore!

Seeing this, Hao Lei was immediately annoyed.

There was no chance to make amends.

At this moment, someone else pushed their way through without any hesitation.

"Luo Ge."

With a flash, Guo Furong used a powerful move to push Li Xiaolu aside, then grinned and said, "Last night I told Sha Yi I was coming to audition, and he even asked me to say hello to my junior!"

Before Li Luo could react...

He gave his junior a very tight hug, letting him feel his enthusiasm.

Alright!

Hao Lei was truly impressed.

Now it's like there's always someone better.

Showing off her figure, building connections, and flaunting her influence—these actions were executed flawlessly, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.

Since you've already hugged her...

The woman following closely behind was no exception.

After smiling and calling out "Brother Luo," she gave him a hug.

This one.

She's also a senior from Beijing Film Academy.

Yan Danchen.

Li Luo still vividly remembered the audition photo of the other party as Wang Yuyan in Zhang Zhongshi's version of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". She looked exceptionally stunning. It was just a pity that she encountered someone even more stunning and with a stronger background.

She once played the role of Chang'e, the fairy, in the TV series "The Lotus Lantern".

She has acted in many plays.

However, it only remained lukewarm.

The other person has been in the industry for many years but has always been stuck in the third or fourth tier. For an actor, that's actually not bad, but compared to his three classmates Zhao Wei, Huang Xiaoming, and Chen Kun, he is far behind.

Li Luo hadn't expected that the fairy Chang'e would have such a perfect figure; her soft, bouncy curves made him feel a little breathless.

I called out to my senior.

He then reluctantly released the other person.

Actors and agents came one after another, plunging Li Luo into a sea of ​​women.

Zheng Xiaolong watched with a smile.

young.

He's also handsome.

They have works, they have popularity, they have money, and they have talent. Given the current situation, it's not certain who will benefit from whom!
Such a chaotic scene left Jiang Xin, who was sitting in the corner, completely at a loss.

It's not that I despise this behavior.

If you can't even stand a hug, you might as well quit the entertainment industry sooner or later.

The eagerness of these actors made her feel a heavy pressure. Although Jiang Xin was very confident in herself, none of them were easy to deal with.

acting.

Who is not outstanding?

Without a certain level of skill, you simply can't pass the first hurdle.

He just swallowed hard.

Jiang Xin secretly encouraged himself. The role of Mu Wanqing in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" brought him a lot of benefits, but it was not enough to support him to continue. He needed more good roles to solidify his resume.

Director Zheng + Li Luo.

Its strength and influence far surpassed that of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" at the time.

This ship.

She really wanted to get on board.

Watching Li Luo dealing with various people in the crowd, Jiang Xin couldn't help but wonder if the other party still remembered that incident.
"Hello, Brother Luo."

While others were greeting Zheng Xiaolong, she finally seized the opportunity to step forward: "I am actress Jiang Xin, here to audition for the role of Cao Qinmo. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Brother Luo."

"Hey, hello."

Luo Ge chuckled and gave himself a hug.

Then he looked at the next person.

They didn't pay much attention to themselves.

Jiang Xin was somewhat stunned.

I don't know how I feel.

Before she could even think about anything else, she was quickly pushed aside by the next actress, and the scene was filled with a multitude of beautiful women, at least twenty or thirty actresses.

And these.

Only one part of the audition
(End of this chapter)