Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 185 The first actor to audition, Ge You.

When Chen Cheng saw the four words on the script, his hands began to tremble.

Haven't read the book yet.

Chen Cheng immediately called Han Sanping back: "Director Han, what's going on?"

"Have you finished reading the book?"

"No."

"Why are you calling me if you haven't finished reading it?"

"No, Director Han, this book is too heavy, I can't take it."

Han Sanping suddenly laughed: "Didn't you say that as long as it's not against the law, you wouldn't dare to accept any book? Are you afraid now?"

"It's not that I'm afraid, it's that I can't hold it."

Chen Cheng naturally knew what his qualifications were.

Although I have a little experience in the industry.

But for this book, forget it.

"It's okay. I'm not asking you to be the director. As you know, this script is quite heavy. We may invite more heavyweight actors, so casting will be a big task. Director Huang and I have made films before, but our practice has been poor in recent years. Director Huang is still okay. He has been the producer. As for me, I am more busy with the company's business. So, I wanted to ask you to come and help."

"Who will the chief director invite?"

"It's not confirmed yet. We are also in a headache. We can only choose the actors first. You don't have many movies recently. It's just right... you are familiar with everyone in the circle."

"I."

"Stop talking about me, me, me. The importance of this film is self-evident. Time is tight and we have to make it before the National Day next year. I'm also under a lot of pressure. Come quickly... If you can get it done, you will definitely get some benefits."

"Then, let's do it."

So said.

Chen Cheng had no choice but to agree.

……

"Read the script first."

Since you've agreed.

Chen Cheng didn't want to deal with it casually.

Not to mention that Director Han is nice to me.

Take this film for example, Chen Cheng also attaches great importance to it.

This is also the most important main theme movie in recent years.

The higher-ups also want to use movies like this to better promote the film to the Chinese people.

Chen Cheng believed that it was necessary to do so.

After all, as time goes by.

Many people's faith in their country, their nation and their family is becoming increasingly weak.

Many people have even forgotten those difficult years.

Without a country, there is no home.

The reason why we have such stable and peaceful times today is precisely because of the countless blood and efforts paid by our ancestors.

No matter what this movie is like, Chen Cheng will be in it.

A few hours later.

Chen Cheng finished reading the script.

But not enough.

Due to length limitations, the script can only last for more than two hours.

But the content of these two hours is extremely heavy.

Some of the content is often only one or two sentences in the script, but in order to understand it deeply, you have to read a lot of historical materials.

Especially as an audition director.

Chen Cheng also has to study each character.

There are more than a hundred characters with names in this drama.

If the hundred or so people were just ordinary people, that would be fine.

But there are more than a hundred of them, and each one of them is as awesome as can be.

At the same time, this is also a documentary film.

You must respect history for any character in it.

in this way.

After receiving the script, Chen Cheng spent almost the entire rest of his time in the library.

the other side.

The news that Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin would be writing this heavyweight script also spread within the circle.

Zhang Yi and Chen Kai, who understood the superiors' ideas best, called Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin respectively.

"Director Han, are the higher-ups going to start filming this movie?"

"Yeah, did you also receive the news from the Olympic Committee?"

"How could I not know about such a heavyweight movie? Director Han, can I play a role?"

"Haha, I'm considering letting you be the director."

"Director Han, I can't be a director. You know, it's hard for me to go out now."

"I know. The Centennial Olympics is a major event that the whole country will celebrate. We have also taken this into consideration. Okay, make an appointment with the Olympic Committee, and then we can start filming, and then you can come out."

"Okay, Director Han, but the role can't be too important. If it's too important, I probably won't have time."

"Okay, I'll let you show a few faces and say a few lines. I'll try to finish it in an hour or two."

"That's great, Director Han, thank you very much."

the other side.

Huang Jianxin, president of the Directors Association, also received a call from Brother Chen Kai.

"President, can I play a role?"

"What role?"

"President, it's that notebook."

"What book?"

"President, please stop playing dumb with us."

"Hahaha, Brother Kai, that's awesome. You're the first one to call me."

"It would be a real shame if I didn't participate in such an important book."

"You are very ideologically conscious. But you just want to play a role? Have you ever considered being a director? You know, Lao Han and I are directors in name only, but we haven't been on the front line in a long time. We would like to nominate you as the director."

"President...I'm here..."

After thinking for a long time, Brother Chen Kai shook his head and said, "Thank you, President and Director Han. To be honest, if it was two years ago, I would definitely rush to take this film. In fact, if someone came, I would even want to compete with him. But in the past two years, I feel that something is not right. If I force myself to take it, I am afraid that I will mess up our important script."

"Brother Kai, you're overthinking it. We still recognize your level."

"It has nothing to do with level, but a lot to do with mentality."

no way.

The movie "The Promise" seriously damaged Brother Chen Kai's health.

I originally wanted to restore my reputation with "Mei Lanfang", but I lost money.

Although the loss is not much.

The blow brought by the two films in succession is still a bit heavy.

Another one was a contest at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, which we also lost.

Most people really have trouble understanding this.

"Don't think too much. Look at your junior fellow apprentice Chen Cheng. He is so energetic and energetic."

Huang Jianxin comforted Brother Chen Kai.

Brother Chen Kai also smiled and said, "You know what, my junior brother is really awesome. You know, I called you this time because of my junior brother."

"Oh? He asked you to call me?"

"Not really."

Brother Chen Kai shook his head: "Do you still remember Director Feng's rallying cry?"

"Why did you mention the assembly number?"

"At that time, before Assembly was broadcast on CCTV, Chen Cheng first proposed the concept of the main theme. Shao Hong and Zhuang Zhuang were also there at the time. As a result, as soon as he finished speaking, CCTV reported Assembly that evening."

"Good guy."

Huang Jianxin couldn't help but be shocked.

To know.

This is not just a matter of vision.

Even Huang Jianxin only began to understand this word after he became the president of the Directors Association.

now.

Isn’t this important book more of a main theme?
"I was also shocked by this brat. How about…"

After thinking for a while, Brother Chen Kai said, "President, if you need a director, please consider Chen Cheng." "You are really good at taking care of your junior brother."

"What do you mean by taking care of me? I think he will take care of me in the future. I just think he is capable and his vision is far beyond everyone else. More importantly, he is very calm. When it's time to show off his power, he can even calm down the producers in Hong Kong. The only drawback is that he is a little young."

"Okay, Brother Kai, I will seriously consider it."

After hanging up the phone with Brother Chen Kai, Huang Jianxin thought carefully about Chen Cheng again.

Finally he shook his head.

Chen Cheng is still too young.

Even though he has excellent qualifications in all aspects, his qualifications are still inferior to those of the three major directors.

If Chen Cheng really were to be the chief director.

Not to mention the fifth generation of directors, even the sixth generation of directors would probably have objections.

……

"Chen Cheng, the audition is about to begin. How are your preparations going?"

"It's almost ready."

"Okay, I'll pick you up."

At the entrance of Nortel School.

Seeing Chen Cheng carrying a box out, Han Sanping was a little surprised: "Chen Cheng, you brought so many gifts?"

“No, it’s all information.”

"What information?"

"Information about the characters in our film. Director Han, please help me."

"Oh my god, it's so heavy."

Putting the box in the trunk, Chen Cheng said, "I want to relax a bit, but there are so many characters in our play. Some of the most impressive characters have more than 100. Each one is a book, and some may not even be able to be fully introduced in a book. You let me be the audition director, what can I do? I can only learn more to avoid screwing up."

"You rock."

Han Sanping couldn't help but sigh and said, "Let's go."

Take Chen Cheng to the Beijing Hotel.

This audition is also here.

We can also see from the audition address how much importance the higher-ups attach to this film.

This was Chen Cheng's first time here, and he was full of curiosity.

It is rumored that this place is extremely mysterious, but after looking at it for a while, Chen Cheng felt a little relieved.

"Chen Cheng, how is it?"

Han Sanping on the side looked at Chen Cheng with a smile.

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed: "I feel like a country bumpkin coming to the city."

"It's okay. I was the same when I first came here. But now it's not too mysterious. The hotel is open to the public. If you are willing to spend money, you can stay here for a few more nights."

"Forget it. I'm afraid I can't afford it."

"It's okay. You can stay here these days. You don't have to pay for it."

"That's good."

The two of them walked and talked.

After a while, we reached the 22nd floor.

Huang Jianxin arrived first and sat in the office waiting for everyone.

Seeing Chen Cheng and Han Sanping, he said, "Director Han, you are late."

Han Sanping said: "I am here to pick up Chen Cheng."

Huang Jianxin said: "Chen Cheng, you should also get a car."

Chen Cheng said: "The main reason is that I don't go anywhere on weekdays, so it would be a waste to have a car."

Huang Jianxin said, "It's not a question of whether it's a waste or not. You see, it's more convenient to have a car. We can't ask Director Han to pick you up every time. So, during this period of time, the crew will give you a car."

Chen Cheng waved his hand quickly: "President, no need, I will go to the 4S store in a few days to check it out."

"Alright."

Huang Jianxin didn't dwell on this issue anymore.

The three of them sat together and drank a few cups of tea.

Han Sanping said, "Chen Cheng, the crew is currently in the process of setting up, and everything has already started. We are responsible for the auditions. Chairman Huang and I will participate. However, as you know, this drama is too important, and the time is a bit tight, so we have to coordinate various other issues. Therefore, we may not be here all the time. Then, most of the auditions will be handled by you."

"But it's not all up to you alone. Later, I will assign you two assistants. One is screenwriter Wang Xingdong, and the other is Chen Guoxin, who is also the vice president of the Directors Association."

I don’t know Wang Xingdong and Chen Cheng very well.

but.

Speaking of Chen Guoxin, Chen Cheng waved his hand and said, "President, Director Han, you have invited Teacher Chen Guoxin here. I should be Teacher Chen Guoxin's assistant."

In terms of position.

Chen Cheng is just an ordinary member of the Directors Guild.

He is the vice president.

It's not that Chen Cheng didn't dare to ask the vice president to help him, but he felt a little guilty about it.

However, Huang Jianxin said, "Chen Cheng, Director Han and I have thought about this before. When we make this film, we don't care about seniority or who has a higher or lower position. We have checked with Teacher Chen Guoxing, and he has no problem with it, so don't refuse."

The reason why the two made such a decision.

On the one hand, Chen Cheng has more experience in top-level crews overall.

As for Chen Guoxin.

Although there is no problem with the qualifications and level.

At the same time, he has also directed many mainstream films.

However, these movies are rather high-end and not very down-to-earth.

The superiors’ requirements for the two people.

That is, this film not only needs to be critically acclaimed, but also commercially successful.

Even if it is the main theme, it cannot be too highbrow and unpopular. It must be filmed in a way that satisfies the general public and not just for a small number of people.

"Since Director Han and the president have already made the decision, I won't refuse."

Chen Cheng nodded and agreed.

……

Early the next morning.

Wang Xingdong and Chen Guoxin arrived early.

Wang Xingdong is the editor of the original work.

Chen Guoxin is a well-known director.

As a junior, Chen Cheng invited them to his office immediately.

When screenwriter Wang Xingdong saw the hundreds of books in Chen Cheng's office, he said in surprise: "Chen Cheng, have you read all these books?"

“I haven’t read all of them, but I’ve read them all.”

Chen Cheng said, "Teacher Wang, your book involves too many characters, especially many important events in history. A novice like me must consult a series of historical materials to fully understand it. However, since you are here today, I am afraid I can save a lot of time in the future. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future."

Seeing Chen Cheng being so modest, Wang Xingdong said, "Director Chen, you are too polite. I just write scripts, which do not involve much technical content. The truly talented ones are directors like you."

Chen Guoxin also said: "Director Chen, you don't have to be polite. Xingdong is right, we are just helping you. I also like the films you directed recently, especially The Warlords. The scene where you taught Jet Li how to act is really amazing."

Chen Guoxin also said with admiration.

Seeing that both of them were so friendly, Chen Cheng said, "In that case, you two teachers, please don't be polite. Director Chen, let's not talk about qualifications or age. I'm just a young boy, so just call me by my name."

Wang Xingdong shook his head and said, "Let's just call you Director Chen. If I call you by your name, I'm afraid I'll think of that big shot in the civil engineering department from time to time."

"Pfft, alright."

Chen Cheng was also happy.

no way.

The name Chen Cheng is really easy to be used as a nickname.

It's usually fine.

Anyway, few people know who Chen Cheng is.

You can make this film.

Others may not know who Chen Cheng is.

But how could Chen Cheng not know?

……

10 o'clock in the morning.

The audition officially begins.