Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 52: Isn’t it a waste to just let him be listed as a figurehead?
"Student Hu Ge, your audition ends here today. If there is any news, we will inform you as soon as possible."

Although I was very satisfied with Hu Ge's audition today.

However, as is common practice, the casting will not be announced on the spot.

Although Hu Ge was excited, he could only leave with great anticipation.

"Well, what do you think?"

"I think it's good."

"To be honest, I was a little skeptical at first. But after he put on his makeup and auditioned, I felt like he might be a good candidate."

"I think that's okay too."

All the directors expressed their approval.

Li Guoli looked at Chen Cheng: "Chen Cheng, what do you think?"

"Director Li, I'm just here to learn from a few directors."

"I called you here today to give me some advice. Otherwise, why would I call you here?"

"This one……"

Having said that, Chen Cheng had no choice but to say, "I think it's OK, too. Of course, it's not just because Hu Ge performed well. More importantly, our "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is a TV series adapted from a game, and there are definitely many game fans in it. And those who are interested in video games are all young people of our new generation. So in theory, "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is a very popular show among young people. So, when it comes to choosing roles, I think it should be younger and more energetic."

"Yes, yes, Chen Cheng, your suggestion is good."

Li Guoli also agrees with this view: "There are many TV dramas nowadays where people in their 40s play young people, which I don't approve of. The future belongs to young people, and we should give them more opportunities."

……

"Mr. Cai, today our director team auditioned a student who graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. His name is Hu Ge. We think the little guy performed well. He is smart and energetic. He fits the personality of Li Xiaoyao in the Chinese Paladin. I wonder what you think."

"Director Li, you are the director, what do I think?"

"I'm the director, but you're still the general manager. I have to listen to you."

"Didn't I say it when the project was launched? Leave everything else to me and you'll be responsible for filming. Also, I watched your audition video today and I think it's fine."

"In this case, our male lead is confirmed."

"Okay, that's it."

Li Guoli breathed a sigh of relief.

After such a long casting process, the male lead has finally been confirmed.

As for the female characters.

In fact, it had been confirmed before that it was Liu Yifei.

The reason is also very simple.

Liu Yifei has a very classical temperament and is so beautiful that she doesn't seem like an ordinary person.

She is the most suitable person to play this kind of fairy who is detached from the world.

Of course.

Liu Yifei herself is very popular. The Fairy Sister mentioned in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is not just a vase.

"Now that the male and female protagonists have been determined, we will then determine the other roles in the following period of time."

Li Guoli called together several directors from the directing team.

An arrangement.

The director team once again entered the tense casting phase.

It’s just that the other characters are not as important as the male and female protagonists.

But choosing which actor to cast is also a hassle.

This is not.

When it came to choosing the right person for the role of the Defeat Moon Cult Leader, the director team had a headache again.

"Everyone, who do you prefer, Master Baiyue, Old Liu or Teacher Xu Jingjiang?"

"I think Lao Liu can do it, and so can Teacher Xu Jingjiang."

"This is just a waste of advice."

"So what do you think?"

"Why don't we draw lots?"

"Pfft... can you please be more professional?"

Li Guoli cursed: "Why did I choose you guys as my assistants?"

"Director Li, who do you choose?"

Wu Jingyuan was also in a dilemma: "Both of them are veteran actors from Hong Kong, and both have a certain relationship with Tangren. In addition, both of them have good acting skills and many fans. Who do you think we should choose? Or..."

Having said this, Wu Jingyuan stopped talking.

Li Guoli asked, "Old Wu, what's going on? If you have something to say, just say it. It's so unpleasant to hear you say half of it and hide the other half."

"It's nothing, actually. What I mean is, why don't we go check out Chen Cheng?"

"Chen Cheng?" Li Guoli was a little confused.

Although when casting for the No. 1 male role a few days ago, Li Guoli did call Chen Cheng.

But after all, Chen Cheng is only the deputy martial arts instructor.

His specialty is directing martial arts movements.

not to mention.

It seems that according to the company's previous idea, inviting Chen Cheng here was just a figurehead.

"Well, it's mainly because Chen Cheng has drawn a lot of renderings of the characters in The Legend of Sword and Fairy before. I think Chen Cheng is very talented. I wouldn't say his painting skills are very good, but every picture is very suitable for the characters in The Legend of Sword and Fairy. Just like Li Xiaoyao..."

"It's true what you said."

Li Guoli picked up the figure drawing that Chen Cheng had drawn before, looked at it and praised it, then said, "You can use it as a reference. Let's go..."

"Director Li, what are you doing?"

"Go to Chen Cheng's place."

Li Guoli brought everyone to Chen Cheng's office.

"Director Li, Director Wu..."

Seeing several directors coming, Chen Cheng thought they were going to discuss martial arts design with him.

Unexpectedly, Wu Jingyuan said, "Chen Cheng, it seems that you have drawn a lot of renderings of the characters of the Fairy Sword?"

"Yes."

Chen Cheng nodded: "I mainly design it for martial arts."

"understand."

Wu Jingyuan then said: "Well, can you show it to us?"

"Ok."

Chen Cheng took out the character picture he had drawn before.

"It's really good."

Li Guoli nodded as he watched: "Chen Cheng, who did you learn art from?"

"Self-taught."

"It's amazing that you can reach this level through self-study. Of course, what's even more amazing is your talent."

Li Guoli smiled and said, "I majored in fine arts in college, and now it seems that I am not much better than you."

"Director Li, you're too polite."

Chen Cheng also answered politely.

“This is a good one.”

“This one is also good.”

"Hey, this Moon Worshiper looks a bit like Teacher Xu Jingjiang."

"Director Li, I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't told me, but there is some resemblance. As for this photo, I think it looks more like Mr. Xie Junhao."

"This one looks like Huang Lei's wife, Sun Li."

Not to mention it's okay.

One said.

Looking at these character pictures, everyone can vaguely find the shadows of some actors in real life.

"Chen Cheng, you didn't draw this based on the images of these actors, did you?"

Li Guoli asked.

"A little bit, indeed."

Although Chen Cheng painted it unintentionally.

But it’s a little hard to explain the word “Wu Xin” now.

After all, people will say what a coincidence.

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "I have been playing The Legend of Sword and Fairy since I was a child. When I was very young, I thought it would be great if The Legend of Sword and Fairy could be made into a TV series. Unexpectedly, there are many people who have this idea. Many friends in the The Legend of Sword and Fairy forum have been recommending a series of actors to star in The Legend of Sword and Fairy. So, on the one hand, I referred to the suggestions of netizens, and on the other hand, I also incorporated my own ideas into the painting. In the end, I painted according to my favorite actors."

"Hahaha, so that's it... I have to say, you have a good eye. I should have let you participate in the entire casting process earlier."

Li Guoli praised Chen Cheng and then said, "Student Chen Cheng, can I take these portraits back to study them? I will return them to you later."

"Of course, but I don't have any archived files. I'll take pictures of these first."

Chen Cheng took out his camera.

"Chen Cheng, you are very good. Let's communicate more in the future."

Seeing Chen Cheng busy taking pictures from time to time, Li Guoli nodded secretly.

But I was thinking in my heart, isn't it a waste to just let him have a name?
(End of this chapter)