Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 116 Everyone wants to move up, but there is only one chance

"Junior brother, why are you here?"

"Haha, look, you're here."

"So good, I think there is another purpose."

"What's your purpose? Look at what you think of me. Why don't you take me to the crew?"

With the completion of Painted Skin, the crew was also formed.

However, Chen Cheng has not gone to the crew yet, and sent Xiao Wu and Da Long there first.

As for Chen Cheng, he went to another crew.

At this time, Liu Yifei had just finished filming.

Seeing Chen Cheng appear, he was very happy: "Let's go, I'll take you on a tour."

"How's it going? How's filming lately?"

"It's OK, but it's a bit tiring, but I also learned a lot. Also, everyone on the crew took good care of me, like Sister Sun Li, who was very nice."

As he was speaking, Liu Yifei waved his hand: "Sister Sun Li, here."

"Let me introduce you. This is Sun Li. This is my junior fellow apprentice, Chen Cheng."

"Hello, Sun Li."

Chen Cheng greeted Sun Li with a smile.

This Sun Li is different from the previous Sun Li.

This Sun Li is the Sun Li who later played in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and "The Legend of Miyue".

Although Sun Li is not as famous as she is now, her role as Jade Guanyin in 03 is still remembered.

"Hello, Director Chen."

Seeing Chen Cheng, Sun Li was very surprised: "I didn't expect that you and Yifei are so familiar with each other. If I had known that you two were so familiar with each other, I would have quickly clung to your thigh."

"Okay, I happen to be in a play recently. If you are free, you can come and try out for the role."

"Painted skin?"

"Correct."

"Oh my God."

Sun Li couldn't believe it: "Director Chen, you are not kidding me."

"Of course I'm not kidding. Talk to your agent and send the information to the crew."

"Thank you, thank you, Director Chen."

Sun Li was so excited that she didn't know what to say.

Chen Cheng nodded gently: "It's okay, let's have dinner together?"

"No, no, I have something else to do. Yifei, Director Chen, you guys eat, I won't disturb you."

"Okay, see you later. By the way, remember to study the script more."

"I will."

Sun Li nodded excitedly.

"Sister Yang, I have something to tell you. I ran into Chen Cheng on the set."

"Chen Cheng, assistant director of Painted Skin?"

"Yes, he even invited me to audition."

"real or fake."

"Of course it's true, although I still find it hard to believe it. You know, Chen Cheng wouldn't just say that casually, right?"

"Tell me about what happened at that time."

"then……"

I talked about the situation at that time.

Agent Sister Yang thought for a moment and said, "Regardless of whether Chen Cheng just said it casually or not, this is an opportunity. I will send your information to their crew right away, and you should prepare yourself."

"Okay... it's just that, with such a big crew and a movie, I feel like there's no point in auditioning."

"Silly girl, what are you thinking? For something like this, just go for it if you have the chance. It won't matter if you fail. What if you get selected?"

"Haha, then Sister Yang, I'll try my luck."

That night.

Chen Cheng invited Liu Yifei to dinner.

While eating, Liu Yifei said distressedly: "Junior brother, I suddenly feel like a failure."

"what's going on?"

"Didn't I tell you before that when I make some money, I'll ask you to be my director?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

"Look, you're a director now, but I haven't made any money yet."

"Hahaha……"

Chen Cheng was happy: "What are you thinking about? There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"No way. Everyone in the industry says that making movies is difficult. Many old people who made TV series have tried to make movies, but they all failed."

"Don't think too much. When the time is right, even if you don't want to make a movie, there will be a lot of people vying to make it for you."

"is it?"

"I guarantee that in the next two years, someone might ask you to make a movie, and it will be a big production."

"Thank you, junior brother."

……

Separated from Liu Yifei.

Chen Cheng received the information sent by Sun Li’s agency.

In fact.

Today Chen Cheng went to the crew, partly to visit Liu Yifei on set.

On the other hand, I also went to see Sun Li.

When joining the crew, Chen Cheng also secretly observed Sun Li filming.

Okay.

Although Sun Li's acting skills had not yet reached the level of the later "Legend of Zhen Huan", her talent was already demonstrated at this time.

At the same time, Chen Cheng felt that Sun Li was a very smart and intelligent actor.

This is also something Chen Cheng appreciates very much.

"Director Chen, Zhou Xun has been waiting for you for two hours."

Back in the studio, assistant Xiaomei said to Chen Cheng.

This assistant was recently recruited by Chen Cheng.

The main reason is that the business volume is heavy. As soon as Xiao Wu and Da Long leave, there is no one in the studio.

It was impossible for Chen Cheng to stay in the studio all the time, so he had to hire an assistant.

She is said to be an assistant, but also a receptionist.

As soon as Chen Cheng came back, Xiaomei reported to him.

"Zhou Xun?"

Chen Cheng was stunned and went to the lounge.

"Director Chen, I'm sorry, I came here uninvited."

Seeing Chen Cheng, Zhou Xun stood up.

Chen Cheng motioned for Zhou Xun to take a seat.

Although I didn't ask Zhou Xun why he came here, I understood it just by thinking about it.

The Painted Skin crew has been established.

Then it’s casting time.

Actors and forces from all sides...all those who can find connections will use them.

did not expect.

Zhou Xun actually came directly to his studio.

"It's okay. I know why you came here this time. In fact, your agency has already recommended you."

Zhou Xun is also on the list recommended by mainland producers.

So Chen Cheng was not particularly surprised that Zhou Xun came.

"I want to play the leading female role."

"You mean Peirong?"

"No, Xiaowei."

"Yes, I have an idea."

Chen Cheng nodded.

There are three relatively important female characters in Painted Skin.

One is Peirong, the wife of the male protagonist Wang Sheng.

Another demon slayer, Xia Bing.

Another one is the fox demon Xiao Wei.

If you don't read the script carefully, many people may think that the No. 1 female character is Wang Sheng's wife Peirong.

But actually.

The real female No. 1 is the fox demon, Xiao Wei.

Furthermore.

The drama is called "Painted Skin", and it obviously revolves around monsters.

Although she has been adapted, Xiao Wei is still the female lead.

"You know that many people are vying for the role of Xiao Wei, not just you. There are also several well-known actors from the mainland. There are even several well-known celebrities from Hong Kong. You don't have much of an advantage."

“I can play this role well.”

"Perform a crying sequence."

In just 5 seconds, a tear fell.

Chen Cheng nodded: "But this is not enough. According to the script, you know, Xiao Wei is a monster. Although the monster has turned into a human, it is still a monster. You perform the expression of a monster turning into a human."

"Let me think about it." "Give you 15 minutes."

Chen Cheng left the lounge and gave Zhou Xun 15 minutes to prepare.

15 minute later.

Chen Cheng came in again: "How about it, any ideas?"

Zhou Xun nodded.

Chen Cheng said: "Let's start."

In the lounge, Zhou Xun seemed to have become a different person in an instant.

Her eyes became empty. When she saw Chen Cheng, she looked a little confused and a little happy. Then she stood up.

She looked at herself, as if she couldn't believe it.

She leaned down again.

Although this is the floor, in Zhou Xun's eyes, the floor is the lake.

Xiao Wei's breathtakingly beautiful face was reflected in the lake.

She touched it and a strange smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"can."

Chen Cheng is quite satisfied with Zhou Xun's acting skills: "It's good to have such thoughts in 15 minutes, but it's not enough. Although your expressions are very good, you can go further."

"Director Chen, I don't quite understand."

“Do you have a pet?”

“I have a dog at home.”

"Go back and look at your dog's eyes, maybe you will understand."

When leaving.

Zhou Xun mustered up the courage to ask Chen Cheng: "Director Chen, do you have any problem with me?"

"how?"

"I came to see you today especially, and we had no relationship before this."

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "Everyone wants to move up, but there is only one chance. I can understand your feelings. I wish you good luck."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

After getting Chen Cheng's answer, Zhou Xun felt much more relaxed.

……

A week later.

Painted Skin has officially started casting.

of course.

Before the casting, Chen Cheng met with the chief director Chen Jiashang and the producer Pang Hong.

Chen Jiashang is a well-known director in Hong Kong.

He once directed Stephen Chow's "The Legend of Drunken Master" and won the Best Director Award at the Academy Awards.

Even this year, he replaced Xu Anhua and became the president of the Hong Kong Film Directors Association.

It can be said.

Chen Jiashang is a well-known director and also represents the interests of Hong Kong directors.

"I heard Director Li mention you before, but I didn't expect you to be so young."

Chen Jiashang looks gentle, with bright eyes. He smiled and said as soon as he saw Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng smiled back and said, "Director Chen, I grew up watching the films you made."

"Hahaha, you're saying I'm old."

"No, no, no, Director Chen, you are still as good as ever."

After some pleasantries, they entered the director's office.

Producer Pang Hong said: "The next step is casting. Apart from the male lead and the male supporting actor, the other roles have not been finalized. Let's discuss and we will discuss the casting criteria later."

Producer Pang Hong is the vice president of Ningxia Film Studio and one of the mainland producers.

However, Pang Hong has a relatively gentle personality. His task is to make this film well. As for which actor to choose, he doesn't particularly care.

Although he also recommended several candidates.

"I think the criteria for selecting roles are the same no matter which director it is, that is, acting skills, appearance, popularity, and whether it fits the script. Director Chen, what do you think?"

Looking at Chen Cheng, Chen Jiashang said.

Chen Cheng also nodded: "Just call me Chen Cheng, I totally agree."

obviously.

Chen Cheng knew.

The confrontation has begun.

However, the superficial relationship still needs to be maintained.

Furthermore.

There is still work to be done in filming, even if both parties represent their own interests, the film still has to be made well.

"OK, let's audition then."

Without further ado, the audition officially began.

Actors who had been invited by the crew, as well as those from other agencies or related stakeholders, were also waiting outside early.

However, those who auditioned first were not particularly important actors, but only small supporting roles.

Chen Cheng and Chen Jiashang just asked a few random questions, asked them to perform on the spot, and then didn't say much.

"Director Chen, you decide on these actors."

Chen Cheng said.

Chen Jiashang also shrugged: "I believe in your vision, it's okay for you to do all this."

Obviously.

Neither of them paid too much attention to these minor supporting roles.

Anyway, it doesn't matter who is chosen for these roles, as long as the acting skills and appearance are up to par, there will be no problem.

Their focus is on several important characters.

"Then let's vote."

Chen Cheng said, not wanting to take advantage.

"also."

Chen Jiashang also said this.

Next came the audition for female role No. 3.

The third female character in the script is called Xia Bing, and she is an exorcist.

The first to come was Hong Kong actor and member of the popular singing twins group, Cai Zhuoyan.

Cai Zhuoyan is pretty and cute, and is quite popular.

Director Chen Jiashang was very satisfied with her and turned to ask Chen Cheng.

"I think it's not bad."

Chen Cheng naturally would not deny it.

But not denying does not mean approving, it’s just that Chen Cheng will not say it openly.

There are other actors who will audition next.

such as.

Chen Cheng had been optimistic about Sun Li.

"Hello, directors. I'm actress Sun Li. I've played the role of An Xin in Hai Yan's Jade Guanyin. This time I'm auditioning for the role of Xia Bing..."

Soon it was Sun Li's turn.

Entering the director's office, Sun Li introduced herself to everyone.

"What do you think of the character Xia Bing?"

Chen Jiashang asked immediately.

"I think the role of Xia Bing in the script is more to adjust the atmosphere and give comfort to the audience."

"Oh, what do you say?"

"Although the entire script of Painted Skin tells the story of humans and monsters, it is actually similar to the relationship between real men and women. The male protagonist is a married man. He and his wife are in harmony, but he meets another woman who makes his heart beat. On the one hand, he does not want to cheat because of morality and responsibility, and on the other hand, he cannot resist Xiao Wei's temptation. His wife uses love to fulfill the male protagonist and also makes Xiao Wei understand what love is. The love between them is too intense, but the relationship between Xia Bing and Pang Yong seems more plain and beautiful. This is also the life of most ordinary people."

have to say.

Sun Li is a smart actor.

She smartly knew that the key for an actor to get a role is not necessarily acting skills.

and also.

Interpretation of the script.

This is what Chen Cheng taught her.

"good."

have to say.

Sun Li's interpretation of the script was perfect, even Chen Jiashang nodded.

In fact.

In the earliest version of the script, there was no character called Xia Bing.

But later, Chen Jiashang felt that simply telling the love triangle between Pang Yong, Wang Sheng, Xiao Wei and Peirong might not be realistic.

then.

He then added Xia Bing, a slightly more ordinary character.

Such a character does not really contribute much to the plot, but it makes ordinary audiences feel more involved.

At the same time, the whole script seems a bit depressing because of the various plots between humans and demons, and the character of Xia Bing is also to relieve the tense atmosphere.

"Chen Cheng, what do you think?"

Chen Jiashang asked about Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I also believe in Director Chen's vision."

(End of this chapter)