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

International Superstars After Chapter 563

The joyful laughter.

It wasn't just Li Luo who heard it.

The staff members in the dressing room who saw Zhang Guoqiang's appearance couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Based on this point.

You can tell whether his acting was good or not just by looking at it.

With the added filter of being the Seventh Company Commander Gao Cheng, this guy gives off an aura of imposing power and the tough, masculine vibe of a general's son. Now, this sudden change creates a huge contrast.

The husband in the original work was also portrayed very well.

Expressions and movements.

The responses were all quite timely.

Li Luo felt there was one thing he didn't like: the actor's image was too comical. From the moment he opened the door and appeared in front of the audience, it made people realize that he was definitely a cowardly, simple-minded, and bullied character.

Having such a character standing outside the door would alleviate the tension.

Invisibly.

It will also reduce the dramatic effect.

When Lao Qi (Old Seven) appears outside the door, it immediately puts the audience on the edge of their seats.

I feel nervous for Xu Zheng.

I instinctively felt that this kid needed to hide better.

Next.

They must have died a terrible death.

With this preconceived image of a tough guy, Huang Xiaolei's subsequent ear-twisting and Zhang Guoqiang's sheepish, bowing, and henpecked reaction will create an even stronger comedic effect.

When the laughter subsided.

Li Luo then helped confirm the makeup.

Huang Xiaolei, the senior, is actually only one year older than me, and she and Yao Chen are classmates.

However, this limits her image.

Pretty.

However, it wasn't particularly outstanding.

The acting skills and background weren't strong enough to break through the limitations.

Even at only 27 years old, she can only play roles that others wouldn't touch. Wang Xun is the same; some actors can only make a living as supporting actors because their appearance and temperament can't carry the role.

They themselves know it.

Only a very few people can stand in the center of the stage; being a supporting actor is also a good choice.

Less money.

But the pressure isn't that great.

It's not as glamorous, but you also don't have to deal with too much mess.

Normally, they just need to act according to the script. When they encounter a good script or a good production team, they can have a breakout performance. Anyway, no one can blame them for poor ratings or box office results.

"nailed it."

"OK."

"No problem, Brother Luo."

Once everything was ready, Li Luo gathered the three actors together.

"First of all, it's Brother Zheng."

Inside the dressing room, everyone sat together, listening to the director's instructions before filming began: "I'm sorry to trouble you later, but please wear the red underwear that the crew bought. Your wife won't mind, will she?"

"I wouldn't mind if I were naked."

Tao Hong cracked open some melon seeds and looked at her husband with a smile.

Xu Zheng helplessly spread his hands.

The others couldn't help but chuckle.

"Not really."

Waving cheerfully, Li Luo continued to look at Xu Zheng: "You know very well that if you are found out, it's like mud falling into your crotch—it's not shit, but it's shit, and you can't explain it at all."

"So you have to act like you've really been caught cheating."

"We need to hide outside."

"You need to hide in there too."

"You have to act out the cautiousness when getting out of bed, the tension when picking up things, and the furtiveness when walking towards the door."

"To increase the audience's immersion, this part needs to be done with a long pan."

"The rest is up to you!"

"no problem."

Xu Zheng made an OK sign.

From the moment he received the script, he kept thinking about each scene and practiced the related actions at home countless times, showing his full confidence.

As for the system storyboard.

Li Luo's drawing was only a simplified version.

The full version rewarded by the system is too detailed; it can only be used for reference during filming and cannot be shown to the actors.

Otherwise, anyone who sees it will feel something is wrong.

Therefore, the specific actions and reactions during the performance needed to be explained and analyzed by Li Luo, and then designed and performed by the actors themselves. While others wanted to keep it simple, Li Luo wanted to make it complex.

Some parts still need to be modified, and the texture of the lens needs to be repeatedly refined.

Otherwise, Li Luo could probably finish filming the entire movie in less than half a month.

"Brother Qiang".

His gaze shifted to Zhang Guoqiang, and he continued, "Of course you're a coward at heart, but you have to be tough when you show up, and put on a fierce look."

"You can see that your wife's aura is even stronger."

"You immediately back down."

"no problem!"

Zhang Guoqiang nodded with a smile.

Seeing Li Luo's hesitant expression, he patted his own face and said, "You're going to slap me, right? Don't worry, Director, I'm not some idol. Xiao Lei, just aim carefully."

"Don't try to pull off those fake moves, they're really boring."

"Even our Brother Zheng is wearing red underwear on camera, so what's a couple of slaps to me!"

Xu Zheng was both amused and exasperated.

Amidst everyone's laughter, he punched him.

A real actor.

Everyone understands that actors serve the role. Having played the old rogue soldier Mi Long, Zhang Guoqiang has no more baggage, even though the role he played had very few scenes.

But in his opinion, it was quite outstanding.

This is a good opportunity to break through my acting style.

Huang Xiaolei's side.

Li Luo proceeded with the script in the same methodical way.

In his view, a qualified director must clearly tell the actors what he wants and what they should do, rather than watching the actors fall into a vortex of self-doubt.

After explaining the play.

The actors are making their final preparations.

Under the chuckling gaze of everyone, Xu Zheng walked into the locker room, giving the middle finger.

It didn't take a while.

He then walked out of the dressing room wearing bright red shorts.

To prevent any potentially embarrassing situations, Xu Zheng wore two extra layers underneath. Just when he thought he was about to be ridiculed again, he found that everyone was indeed staring at him blankly.

However, under Luo Ge's leadership, a round of encouraging applause rang out in the dressing room.

There was no mockery.

All they received was encouragement.

To be able to dedicate oneself to a film so selflessly, regardless of one's image, is something that deserves praise.

Let's say it's Li Luo instead.

Make him appear in red shorts.

This one
He really can't do it.

The applause from his colleagues warmed Xu Zheng's heart. He deliberately turned around, patted his belly, and proudly swung his red underwear, causing a burst of laughter to erupt in the dressing room.

After just a few minutes.

The camera was blatantly pointed at Xu Zheng, who was lying on his side on the bed, while Huang Xiaolei lay on the other side. The staff, including those providing lighting, recording sound, and carrying equipment, surrounded the two people on the bed.

The phone rang loudly.

"sister."

"Please stop trying to persuade me!"

Two seemingly casual words made Xu Zheng suddenly open his eyes.

"Crack!"

The shout to stop brought everything to an abrupt halt.

"Senior."

The room was only so big, so Li Luo didn't need to pick up the megaphone. He just peeked out from behind the monitor and said, "Your voice is too awake. Make it a little hoarse and drowsy. I want that feeling of being woken up in a daze."

"Don't answer the phone so quickly."

"Then your voice should progress from dazed to clear, and you need to show a change in emotion in between!"

It's not just the extras who have to speak.

Actors must be absolutely clear when it comes to what they need to say.

In Li Luo's films, there's no issue of actors being too big a star and unable to command the scene; in fact, the actors often have more to say, since their performance directly impacts the quality of the film.

"Good director."

Huang Xiaolei realized something was wrong and quickly nodded in response.

"Again."

"Camera ready, sound recording ready, all departments quiet down, Scene 45, one take, two takes, snap!"

The bell rang.

The call was connected two seconds later.

"sister?"

A dazed voice rang out, paused slightly, and then quickly became impatient: "Stop trying to persuade me!"

That person is so annoying!!!

After yawning, the woman's voice became even more excited: "I report to him everything I eat, drink, and wear every day. I'm living a great life!"

"Hey~"

As he spoke, Huang Xiaolei grew increasingly agitated, angrily throwing off the covers: "He wasn't trying to catch someone cheating, was he? I told him to catch, catch, catch a slut!"

On the other side of the camera.

Xu Zheng carefully lifted the blanket and tiptoed out of bed.

His buttocks, covered in red underwear, were sticking out high.

This scene.

The staff present were trying hard not to laugh.

Even Tao Hong couldn't help but chuckle, then rolled her eyes at him fiercely. Her movements were so practiced; she must have experienced countless such sneaky scenes before.

Camera switch.

Now we come to a close-up shot.

Xu Zheng's next move was absolutely brilliant.

The palm reaches back.

He grabbed his own leg and pulled it out.

The cleverly conceived movements, coupled with the subtle facial expression, instantly draw the audience into his tense situation, making them fear that the woman in bed might accidentally discover his presence.

For nearly forty seconds, the camera focused entirely on him.

Background sound.

The only sound was Huang Xiaolei making a phone call.

But nevertheless.

It doesn't bore you at all; on the contrary, it makes you want to keep watching.

The emotional impact of excellent actors.

at this moment.

It was displayed to the fullest extent.

"Guarantee one!"

Li Luo generously gave positive feedback.

This sentence.

This is a great compliment to the actor.

Once the minimum requirement is met, the next step involves gathering more editing material. When there's no pressure, actors are often able to enter a more relaxed creative state, and the resulting footage often contains unexpected surprises.

It's okay if you don't have it.

Anyway, this one is enough to receive the goods.

Amidst applause and praise from the staff, Xu Zheng suppressed his excitement and continued his performance.

Let's try a different approach.

Strive to make yourself stand out even more.

As Xu Zheng slipped behind the curtains, Zhang Guoqiang slammed the door open, revealing a tall, imposing figure with a stern face glaring at the room.

Tension.

The monitor screen was instantly filled with images.

"Yo~"

"Coming?"

A feisty young married woman is online.

"Hey~"

His gaze darted nervously across the empty room besides his wife, Zhang Guoqiang's voice trembling slightly. "I said you're a detective!"

Huang Xiaolei quickly threw off the covers, slipped on his slippers, and strode confidently toward the door: "Hey, not bad! You even managed to come knocking on my door?"

Despite wearing thick pajamas, her waist and hips swayed lightly with each movement.

The allure of a young married woman is still evident through her clothing.

"can not tell."

Leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed, Huang Xiaolei's eyes revealed a charming glint: "You're a Sherlock Holmes, aren't you!"

"Old wife".

Zhang Guoqiang chuckled awkwardly and stammered, "You...you mustn't misunderstand."

"I...I didn't come here to catch them in the act."

"Crack~"

He slapped her across the face with his backhand.

The crisp sound echoed.

"Catching someone in the act?"

Huang Xiaolei's expression instantly changed, displaying the typical Sichuan-Chongqing woman's tantrum: "What do you mean? Do you think I'm a villain?!"

"No no no."

Zhang Guoqiang shrank back in fright and hurriedly put on a smile: "I...I am...yes, I was worried about you being out there alone, hehe, I just came to check on you!"

How to hit someone.

There are actually techniques involved.

It looks intimidating and sounds crisp.

In reality, you won't feel much of a slap, but if it's someone who hasn't received any acting training, they really might not be able to withstand it.

Huang Xiaolei was certainly no novice, so Zhang Guoqiang caught the reaction perfectly.

The two of you come and go.

They were putting on a wonderful performance that lasted for more than two minutes.

Hold the machine together.

The photographer circled around the two of them.

The story unfolds with scenes of opening the wardrobe, lifting the bed board, and finally, the leather shoes in Xu Zheng's hand fall to the ground. Amidst applause thanking Zhang Guoqiang and Huang Xiaolei, this dramatic and suspenseful plot comes to an end.

It looks simple.

Actually, filming it was quite troublesome.

So much so that it took two whole nights from start to finish.

Sometimes, missing a beat can affect the entire performance, leading to constant laughter during filming, and some reactions even needing to be analyzed while filming.

Repeating the process over and over again.

Only then was this scene officially filmed.

As he continued taking pictures, Li Luo noticed something amiss.

Judging from Xu Zheng's analysis of the scenes for the actors, he deserves a great deal of credit for "Lost in Thailand," simply because many of his suggestions highly overlapped with the original work.

Many small details were not depicted in the simplified storyboard.

However, Xu Zheng brought it up.

Make that clear.

He simply delegated more tasks to the other party.

I'm happy to steal a moment of leisure from my busy schedule.

After saying goodbye to actors Zhang Guoqiang and Huang Xiaolei, the rest of the time was spent going back and forth between the train station and the hotel.

train.

It's impossible for it to move.

The only way to create the feeling of driving is through constantly changing lights and post-production sound effects. The artistic young man played by Li Luo also makes his official appearance, which is used to shatter Li Chenggong's superior mentality.

Li Luo couldn't avoid making a cameo appearance even if she wanted to.

First comes the box office, and second comes the requirements of the brands involved in product placement.

It's either him or her.

The funding for implantation is on completely different levels.

Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng's commercial value is currently only so-so, especially Wang Baoqiang, whose comedic talent has not yet been fully discovered, and he is now positioned more as a supporting actor with solid acting skills.

Sha Genleng and Xu Sanduo are simple-minded.

It seems that it was only after the movie "Lost in Thailand" that people realized his comedic talent.

This is the first time we've acted opposite each other.

to be frank.

Li Luo was somewhat frightened by Wang Baoqiang.

This guy's talent is amazing. He can act perfectly no matter what kind of reaction he wants. After the other party has thought about it for a while, he can easily deliver the result without any discount.

He's like a ball of cotton; no matter how the performance goes, he can handle it.

Some times.

It can even bounce back to you.

During the day, I took the train, and at night when I returned to the hotel, I saw Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang sleeping in the same bed, torturing each other.

Then we arrived at the airport set.

Watching Wang Baoqiang pick up the milk and gulp it down.

This kid.

He really drank it!!!

Of course, it was impossible for him to actually drink it all, but he still forced Wang Baoqiang to drink a third of it. In his words, he couldn't act without drinking it, and he couldn't let Brother Luo down.

The tractor roared to life.

Li Luo, Wang Baoqiang, and Xu Zheng sat happily atop a tall haystack, leisurely strolling along a country road in the suburbs of Wuhan.

I'm so excited about sitting here.

He and Wang Baoqiang sang a song at the top of their lungs: "Whether you have money or not, you should go home for the New Year."

These two people.

Their voices were all incredibly hoarse.

The commotion, as loud as a pig being slaughtered, made Xu Zheng, who was sitting in the middle, feel like he was in unbearable pain, while the crew members burst into laughter.

This scene was captured by reporters who were visiting the set.

Of course!
Photography is allowed only.

Taking photos is completely impossible.

Li Luo's excellent singing voice has always been closely guarded by Xinghuo Film and Television's public relations department, which will never allow his tone-deaf and off-key singing voice to appear in front of the public on film and television.

The filming lasted for more than ten days.

Even if you want to keep a low profile, you still need to do some publicity.

When photos of Li Luo and his friends sitting on a haystack on a tractor, covered in dust and dirt, appeared online, netizens were stunned.

After breaking the film history record.

This guy completely disappeared from the public eye.

Unexpectedly, he reappeared, this time filming a movie with Xu Sanduo and Zhu Bajie.

This combination.

Who the hell would have thought they could actually put them together!
The release of stills and behind-the-scenes photos whetted the appetite of movie fans, and the completion of interviews by Chinese entertainment and film reports also marked the arrival of new actors to the cast of "Lost in Thailand".

The one who joined the film crew was our Zixuan, who rushed over from Hengdian.

Let her come over.

She plays the female con artist in the play.

The female con artist character is more recognizable than Li Chenggong's mistress and wife. She has dramatic conflicts with the protagonist, and her backstory is more memorable. It turns out that the actress herself had never met her.

Such a good role should naturally be filled by one of our own.

The main reason for not letting Wang Ou play a mistress was to broaden her acting range.

Don't keep acting.

Those are the kinds of people who come knocking on my door.

New actors have joined the cast.

As a director, one must explain the scene thoroughly and clearly. Only after the other party, drenched in sweat, indicates that they have a complete understanding, does Director Li finally get out of bed.

Busy packing my luggage.

Small amounts of cash, passports, and personal clothing were constantly being stuffed into the backpack.

"do not want!"

A fragrant breeze wafted over.

Wang Ou's sweaty, curved arm pressed directly against Li Luo's broad back muscles, his delicate arms wrapped around Li Luo's neck, and his teeth bit Li Luo's ear: "You're annoying, you want to leave as soon as I arrive."

"passport?"

Why are you still going abroad?

Despite being exhausted, the girl quickly crossed her long legs.

The reluctance in my heart.

It is directly reflected in body language.

Wang Ou clung to her beloved man like an octopus, wishing she could merge herself into him and become a part of him.

"obedient."

Li Luo stuffed another jacket into his backpack, then chuckled and patted the other person's bare bottom: "I have to catch a flight soon, it's not good to waste time, I'll spend more time with you when I get back."

"Where to go?"

Wang Ou kept kissing his neck.

But he dared not exert any force.

If a hickey is left, it will cause trouble for Brother Luo.

There were exclamations.

Facing Wang Ou's prominent nose, he smiled and gently stroked the tip of his nose: "Go and become an international superstar in the future."

"Ok?"

Li Luo chuckled to himself.

A gentle breeze swirls into the room.

After scanning the surroundings with a flushed face, it hurriedly exited through the window, spiraled upwards, and finally merged into the vast air currents.

Los Angeles International Airport.

As one of the largest international airports on the West Coast, it receives a massive number of travelers from all over the world every day. You can easily meet people of all ethnicities and hear all kinds of accents here.

Airport police patrolled back and forth, leading police dogs around.

A large number of tourists.

People lined up in long queues to pass through customs.

"Next!"

I heard shouting.

Li Luo took off his mask, stepped forward, and handed over his prepared passport and related documents.

What is the purpose of your trip?

While reviewing the documents, the customs officers conducted routine inquiries.

"Business travel".

Li Luo's English is sufficient to handle the situation.

"destination?"

Old Hei continued to ask questions.

LA.

Li Luo's words were concise and to the point.

"what for?"

Old Hei raised his eyelids, revealing the eerie whites of his eyes.

"actor."

Li Luo said he meant no harm and showed his phone with a friendly smile: "I'm here to attend the movie premiere, and I think this can prove my identity."

As long as you leave the country.

They all need to be questioned by customs.

They will ask all sorts of probing questions, and if you don't handle them well, you risk being denied entry.

at this time.

Li Luo usually displays his international travel credentials.

In order to seek some convenience.

Although he had no problem getting around given his assets, he didn't want to waste too much time arguing.

"Ok?"

The old black man sitting in the glass booth stared intently at it, then pressed down hard on the stamp in his hand and said with a big smile, "Welcome to America, have a good work day."

"Thank you."

With a chuckle, Li Luo closed his phone.

On the phone screen, the photo of herself and Hendrik Willem Van Loon with their arms around each other went dark.

If it were a white person...

The effect may not be as good.

But Hendrik Willem Van Loon was the man who got a black passport!

Of course, it doesn't mean that having a photo with Hendrik Willem Van Loon will guarantee you smooth passage through customs in various countries, but it does allow you to use this face, which is recognized almost worldwide, to pave the way when introducing yourself as an actor.

It is unlikely to arouse suspicion.

Pack your things.

Li Luo strode out of customs and saw a familiar face holding a sign to greet him from afar.

He grinned, revealing his white teeth, and strode quickly toward the other person.

(End of this chapter)