Didn't you say that we would lose money after filming?

If Liu Guang had to give a precise evaluation at this moment, it would be: "Send!"

It's fundamentally impossible to know where to begin; this standard isn't meant for non-professional actors.

In this new era, the general social environment has evolved to a completely new stage, and people's lives are getting better and better.

If you want to find another child with a similar growth trajectory and living environment, it will be extremely difficult.

Because for these children, you might say they are living a miserable life, but it's not necessarily that miserable, because at least they can still eat their fill and stay warm, and they don't have to worry about making a living.

Moreover, they are able to receive an education.

And then they have to mature early.

"Sigh." Liu Guang let out a deep sigh.

He's already losing interest in the job and is considering giving up.

But obviously, how could Xia Yuan let him just give up like that?

So no matter what, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue the selection process.

However, once this was confirmed, it was destined to be a difficult task.

It may take a long time to complete this.

If casting doesn't go smoothly, it's normal for the preparation stage to be delayed for one or two years.

If those responsible for casting can't find the right actors, the process can drag on indefinitely. They might end up stuck in London, unable to return until they find suitable actors and successfully complete the casting process.

Next, Liu Guang threw himself into the next casting task.

The casting for Harry Potter has sparked a frenzy throughout England, becoming a hot topic of conversation and discussion among countless people.

Although they don't know what Harry Potter is yet.

But they knew that this was Xia Yuan's work, Xia Yuan's new movie, a big-budget production with a star-studded cast, and an excellent springboard for ordinary people to jump into the entertainment industry.

The entertainment industry and celebrities, regardless of nationality, are seen as glamorous and unattainable professions by the general public.

After all, the income in this industry is extremely high. Being a star means being very wealthy and earning a high income, which can make you a rich person or even a tycoon overnight.

Not to mention other benefits and factors.

For example, becoming a celebrity admired by everyone.

And so on.

Therefore, regardless of nationality, everyone has had an unrealistic dream of becoming a star when they were young.

So how could they not be excited about such a grand event?
And it won't interfere with your studies!

If selected, Xia Yuan and He Ye Company will directly hire the best teachers to teach the child actors, possibly even better than the best teachers in their local schools.

This undoubtedly makes this opportunity even more attractive to parents.

As a result, all flights from England to London were fully booked.

Even the highways were congested as countless people made their way to the selection event.

Many YouTube influencers also started live streaming simultaneously to record this rare spectacle.

Of course, everyone is also getting more and more curious about what kind of movie Xia Yuan is going to make this time, that he would use so many child actors.

"What are Xia Yuan and He Ye up to? Why are they casting so many kids? These roles basically make up 70% of the cast and crew of a normal movie, right?" "I don't know, but my second aunt's son, my third aunt's daughter, my fourth uncle's son, and my son all applied. As long as they're selected, the minimum salary is £10. I have to say, He Ye is indeed a top-tier film company; the salaries are too high!"

"Is it some kind of movie aimed at children?"

"But that doesn't make sense, does it? While there is a market for children's films, to be honest, compared to mainstream films, it's tiny. Given He Ye's current size and Mr. Xia Yuan's status, they probably wouldn't even look at such a small market, right?"

"Indeed, and with Xia Yuan's level, directing children's works is, frankly, a bit of a waste of his talent. It's like Han Xia's old saying, 'using a cannon to kill a mosquito,' which is simply redundant."

"I actually prefer to say something else, that is, that Xia Yuan is trying to do something big that no one can think of, or even something that no one has ever tried before. That makes more sense."

"I have to say, it's really strict. I've watched the live stream for so long, and only a small number of people have passed the preliminary selection and moved on to the next step, and they don't seem to be any important ones."

"Yes, the actor who has passed the initial selection is the one with the highest salary, who plays the role of 'Pansy Parkinson,' but we don't know what kind of role that is."

"A hefty £25 salary must mean it's a pretty important role, right?"

"Hey, another kid has failed."

"The look on his face was really dejected."

"Something's not right. Let's take another look; we should be able to figure out what Xia Yuan is up to."

This is the selection site right now, in this area of ​​the Worcester Street Event Center.

This area was originally a rather quiet activity center in the suburbs of London, with hardly anyone around on weekdays.

There are only two towns nearby, and in recent years, most of the young people have left, either going to other European countries to work or moving into the city.

So only some elderly people are left.

These elderly people have little income, and there are no particularly developed industries here.

It can be described as the current large event center of Worcester Street, bustling with activity.

Not only were the parking lots full of cars, but the area was also packed with people.

Restaurants and shops in the surrounding area have experienced an unprecedented boom.

Business is booming.

Many vendors pushed out various food carts, ice cream carts, hot dog carts, hamburger carts, and fish and chips carts.

This has also boosted the surrounding economy.

Among the many families who came to participate in the selection, Becky, Tommy, and the Dennis family were among them.

Of course, Becky doesn't own a car; even the most dilapidated secondhand car would be beyond her means.

In her opinion, even if she had that much money, she would never use it to buy a car.

With that much money, it would be better to buy some 'addictive drugs' than a car, and it could make her so high she could fly.

In fact, she came in a car with one of her 'male friends'.

For example, right now, a group of people are getting out of an SUV whose paint is almost peeling off.

Tommy was wearing a suit that was stretched taut, and his face was covered in a thick layer of powder.

Becky, too, was wearing a cheap-looking dress and was arm-in-arm with a middle-aged Black man. (End of Chapter)