Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 161 Selection of the heroine "Shen Jiayi".

"Chen Cheng, you are such a busy man. You have made another new film."

"What a busy man! I used to work for the crew, and now I finally got a movie."

"So, you have full control over this film?"

"It's OK."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Although China Film Group and Hengdian invested 1600 million yuan.

But the production was relatively small, and both parties respected Chen Cheng, so they didn't send any actors in.

Even the producer is only symbolically given to the Hengdian boss, but he basically won't show up.

in this way.

Whether behind the scenes or in front of the scenes, Chen Cheng is in charge.

Zhang Xiaofei's eyes lit up: "It seems that I have a chance to be the heroine."

"Pfft..."

Chen Cheng laughed: "No hope, I'm just kidding you."

"I knew you weren't that good. You must be thinking of leaving the heroine position to Mimi or your little senior sister."

"Neither Mimi nor Yifei are suitable."

Chen Cheng also shook his head.

Chen Cheng had considered these two people.

But Chen Cheng wanted amateurs.

Mimi and Yifei are too popular in the field of TV dramas and are not very suitable for "Those Years".

"Who do you want to see?"

"I do not know."

Chen Cheng also shook his head: "After tomorrow, I will prepare for an audition at Beijing Film Academy. There are quite a few roles. You can talk to your classmates and anyone who has ideas can come and audition. Don't worry, any role is fine, male or female lead is fine."

Chen Cheng is giving away a lot of benefits this time.

In the past, Chen Cheng would occasionally reveal some information to the class.

But most of them are small roles.

But this time, they are all heavyweights.

Not only a heavyweight role.

On the contrary, because Chen Cheng wants to select amateurs, they don’t have any well-known actors to compete.

This greatly increases their chances of successful auditions.

"Chen Cheng, your words must shock everyone in the class. I will tell my classmates right away."

talking.

The little bandit was excited and was about to return to the classroom.

"Hey, why are you in such a hurry? Just send a message in the QQ group."

Chen Cheng called out to Zhang Xiaofei and said.

But Xiao Fei said: "No, no one in the QQ group would know what you mean. I have to explain your thoughts clearly to everyone."

"Too."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Who says Zhang Xiaofei is such an enthusiastic person?

But Chen Cheng said, "Don't go. Why don't you consider the role? There's a supporting actress here that you can try out for."

"It's okay. It doesn't matter whether I try or not. I'll try after my classmates have finished theirs."

"You are really generous."

Chen Cheng spread his hands, helpless towards Zhang Xiaofei.

……

"Brothers, I heard that the famous director Chen Cheng is preparing to audition at Beijing Film Academy."

"Who is the famous director Chen Cheng?"

"Damn, no wonder you're still a supporting actor and Chen Cheng doesn't even know about it."

"do not know."

"He's the director of 'Secret'."

"Isn't it Brother Jie?"

"Do you really think Brother Jie can direct? He can sing, of course. The director is just a title. The real director of this film is Chen Cheng."

"My grass..."

Although Chen Cheng did not announce his movements in the media much.

But news about Chen Cheng continued to circulate in the circle.

"Okay, now I know who Chen Cheng is. But, um, can we go to the audition?"

"It should be no problem. I heard that Director Chen wants to cast a lot of actors for this drama."

"Amateur, are you making an educational film?"

"This is just an educational film. Amateur actors are those who have rarely appeared on screen and are not famous."

"Oh, so I have a chance too?"

"It depends on which school you graduated from. I feel Director Chen might hire someone from an academic school."

"Thank you, brother. I'll rush to Beijing Film Academy right away."

This is discussed from time to time in the circle.

In fact.

For Chen Cheng.

The reason why Chen Cheng chose to audition at Beijing Film Academy is that he is indeed more inclined towards the academic school.

This is also more in line with the style of Chen Cheng's drama.

There are still many amateur actors in the academic school.

However, although they are amateurs, their acting skills have received certain training. They are not very good, but acceptable.

As for some other actors, Chen Cheng didn't give it much thought.

If it was too famous, Chen Cheng would not want to use it and could not afford it.

If he is not famous, his acting skills are not up to standard.

As for the rest.

Some of them may have decent acting skills, but they are not famous.

But how can we explain this kind of thing? It is impossible for Chen Cheng to search the entire country for actors, like looking for a needle in a haystack, and pay attention to every one of them.

In fact.

When a lot of directors are looking for actors, the first thing they consider is those they know.

Because I know myself well, I know his level, I know whether he can act, and I know which role he might be suitable for.

If you are not familiar with someone else, even if you know that he has good acting skills, it may not be a good cooperation.

Chen Cheng comes from an academic background and has a better understanding of the academic world.

But everyone in this circle is a smart person.

When they discovered that Chen Cheng had academic tendencies, not only students from the Beijing Film Academy, but also students from other schools such as the Central Academy of Drama and the Shanghai Theatre Academy also flocked to the Beijing Film Academy.

Fortunately.

Chen Cheng has not been promoted in the media, and on the surface, Chen Cheng is not yet a director who has made over a billion dollars.

Only a small number of people in the circle received these messages.

But even so.

When Chen Cheng auditioned the next day, there were long lines outside.

"Dean Wang, why are there so many students auditioning today? Are they all from Beijing Film Academy?"

"Not really. Some are from the Central Academy of Drama, some are from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and some are from other art academies."

"Why are the Central Academy of Drama and Shanghai Theatre Academy also here?"

"They are coming. What can I do?"

"Ok."

We are all academic.

We can't just stop students from other colleges from coming in for the sake of our own college.

Besides, who doesn’t know a few classmates? If you don’t let them in, they will ask their classmates to bring them in, and there is nothing you can do about it.

In fact, Dean Wang Song is also having a headache.

He also wanted to seek benefits for the students of the college.

But early in the morning, he received calls from a bunch of old classmates from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Shanghai Theatre Academy, etc., saying that they can’t just think about the Beijing Film Academy, but also have to give the green light to students from their schools.

We are all in the same circle, and personal relationships cannot be completely rejected.

This is not.

Suddenly there were a lot of people.

have to.

Chen Cheng invited Lao Liu and Zhang Lu to come over and let them choose a part first.

But even so.

Chen Cheng also auditioned for 7 days at the Beijing Film Academy.

7 days.

Chen Cheng has confirmed most of the roles.

of course.

Chen Cheng also takes good care of his classmates.

A total of three students in the class were included in the list of several important roles in "Those Years".

Especially the character "Xie Minghe".

In the previous life, this role was played by Hao Shaowen.

This time.

Chen Cheng gave this role to Gao Guodong in the class.

There was also a male classmate who was a little fatter.

But Gao Guodong is very interesting.

Although he is a bit fat, he is usually eliminated in auditions.

But Gao Guodong was not discouraged at all. Instead, he took the initiative to look for comedian roles.

Don't say it yet.

Although such comedian roles are inconspicuous, the competition is not that fierce.

For a moment, Gao Guodong stood out in the class and performed well.

But the audition wasn’t over yet.

The two most important roles, male and female protagonists, have not yet been determined by Chen Cheng.

of course.

Another one is a supporting actress.

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng called Zhang Xiaofei and asked, "Xiaofei, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you come to the audition?"

"Didn't Shanshan come for the audition? What do you think of Shanshan?"

"It's OK, but..."

"It's OK, I know my level, it doesn't matter whether I try or not, you don't have to make it difficult. Even so, I still have to go to the skit club to perform skits."

"You, you, come on, I'll go watch the skit you perform when I have time."

"If you don't come, you're a dog."

"I……"

I originally wanted to give Zhang Xiaofei a try for the role of supporting actress.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaofei is so open-minded.

Can't help but.

Chen Cheng actually praised Zhang Xiaofei.

Although Chen Cheng knew.

The little bandit’s acting skills are indeed average, but with this kind of mentality, he will be able to come to the fore sooner or later.

……

"Zhang Wei, what are you busy with recently?"

"I'm resting."

"Rest? Rest, you idiot. Don't you know I've made a movie? Why don't you come over for an audition?"

"Ah, Makoto, I'm here for the audition?"

"Why, you don't want to come?"

"No, I want to come, but I'm afraid my acting skills aren't good enough and it would be a waste of time if I went."

"Who said it's a waste of time? Come quickly."

After scolding Zhang Wei, Chen Cheng asked him to show up at Beijing Film Academy immediately.

As for why.

It’s not that Chen Cheng discovered that Zhang Wei’s acting skills have improved.

Recently Chen Cheng watched the movies he starred in, and his acting skills can only be said to have improved slightly, but that's all.

The reason why I called him here.

The movie "Those Years" itself does not require high acting skills.

The style Chen Cheng wants to create is one that has a little bit of acting skills but is not very mature.

He wants a style that lets things flow naturally.

This style is difficult to reflect in old actors.

Because they have formed their own muscle memory.

Once this muscle memory is formed, you can't change it even if you want it to.

It's like asking Stephen Chow to act in a comedy. No matter how he acts, it's all in his own style.

This can't be said to be good, nor can it be said to be bad.

can only say.

Every film has different requirements for actors.

Some require very good acting skills.

Some need to have their own style.

Some roles need to look more natural and real, so that everyone feels like they are actually acting themselves.

What Chen Cheng needs is the third type.

have to say.

Chen Cheng’s 80 points of director attributes are not just for show.

Although Chen Cheng did not specifically study any directing theories.

But during these years of filming, his directing skills have already risen to a very high level without him realizing it.

This is not.

Zhang Wei had just arrived at Beijing Film Academy.

Chen Cheng said directly: "Zhang Wei, you will play the male lead."

This is not a decision that is made lightly.

Chen Cheng knew Zhang Wei very well.

When seeing Zhang Wei again now, Chen Cheng feels that he is very suitable for the male lead.

As for Zhang Wei, although he has acted in several TV series, they were not important roles and people did not leave much impression on him.

It’s almost the same as ordinary people.

Zhang Wei was stunned: "Brother Cheng, stop joking, how can I play the leading male role?"

"Why not."

"I used to film TV series. You know, TV series don't require much acting skills."

"Movies are similar to TV dramas, and they don't require much acting skills. Do you remember what the two most important elements of a movie are?"

“The shots and the plot.”

"That's right, when did acting ever come up in this?"

"But how can we perform the plot and scenes well without acting skills?"

"That's right. Acting is only to assist the shots and the plot. It's not the most important thing. As long as the shots and the plot are good, it doesn't matter whether the acting is good or not."

"Brother Cheng, you have confused me."

"It's okay. I was just kidding. Anyway, I'm the director and you're my leading man now."

Chen Cheng had a very strange feeling.

He felt that he had captured some of the essence of the film.

However, this feeling was not that deep, Chen Cheng only understood a little bit.

……

"Heroine, heroine... Director Wu, what do you think of these?"

The male lead has been confirmed.

Finally, there is the heroine.

Compared to the male protagonist.

What Chen Cheng cares most about is the heroine.

In the previous life, the most famous role in "Those Years" was also the female role.

But finding a suitable heroine to play Shen Jiayi is not an easy task.

Although Chen Cheng had auditioned more than 100 actresses for the role of Female No. 1, none of them were particularly suitable.

"Director Chen, I think these are all pretty good."

Wu Jingyuan looked at the profiles of several classmates and said, "Look, they have good figures, good looks, and their acting skills are pretty good."

"Or not."

Although several were included in the candidate list, Chen Cheng was not very satisfied.

night.

Chen Cheng asked Shanshan and Zhang Wei to go watch Zhang Xiaofei's skit together.

The half-hour skit performance kept Chen Cheng and others laughing.

The show is over.

Chen Cheng said: "Little bandit, you have awakened your talent for sketches."

Zhang Xiaofei was also quite excited and said, "That's true. I've always wanted to act, but I kept doubting myself. After I came into contact with skits some time ago, I suddenly found the feeling."

"Very similar to your personality."

Chen Cheng was happy for Zhang Xiaofei.

"Hey, Chen Cheng, you haven't found your heroine yet."

The four of them were having a midnight snack. Zhang Xiaofei heard about the problems with Chen Cheng's audition and asked.

"No."

Chen Cheng shook his head.

"Otherwise, I'll take charge."

Zhang Xiaofei said, raising his eyes to Chen Cheng: "What do you think of me?"

Chen Cheng chuckled, "Little Bandit, stop teasing me. If you play the leading female role, I'm afraid our box office will be ruined."

"Chen Cheng, I hate you."

Chen Cheng knew that Zhang Xiaofei was joking and shook his head: "Oh, it has a headache."

"Chen Cheng, tell us about this heroine and we will help you analyze her."

"Alright."

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "My requirements are actually simple. I just want her to look okay, but not too pretty, nor too good a figure to make people jealous."

"Is it the kind that looks fresh and new?"

"A little bit, but not too much. You have to look like a good student. Your personality can't be too eccentric or too cheerful. You can be a little proud."

"I thought it was a big deal, I can just go find those top students in our literature department."

"what."

Chen Cheng blinked: "A top student in the literature department?"

"Yeah, aren't those top female students in the literature department of Beijing Film Academy like this? They don't look that pretty, but they look OK, and they have a bookish air, as if they are always studying hard."

"Don't mention it, little bandit, you reminded me."

talking.

Chen Cheng stood up and said, "Let's go to the Department of Literature."

"Why go to the literature department now? Classes are over."

"It's okay. There must be some top students who are still studying hard. Let's go and take a look."

of course.

Chen Cheng didn't hold out much hope either.

However, since he had the idea, Chen Cheng just wanted to try his luck.

result.

When the four of them quietly arrived at the Department of Literature, they actually saw quite a few students studying hard under the lamplight.

"I guess they are all preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination."

Yuan Shanshan said.