Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 128 The female stars are not calm again. The heroine of "Hearing Girl" is confirmed

Back in the studio, Zhou Qing continued with the casting work.

In addition to screening resumes, you also need to interview those invited to audition.

Now Zhou Qing has finished screening all the heroines' resumes.

Apart from Fan Bingbing, Sun Li and Su Chang, there are no plans to invite anyone else to audition.

In other words, if nothing unexpected happens, the heroine will be born among these three people.

As for the male protagonist...

"Send Brother Hu an audition invitation."

Since he hadn't found anyone more suitable yet, Zhou Qing only invited Brother Hu.

"Nicholas Tse, he actually sent me his resume."

I continued to look through the resumes and found an "old acquaintance" I had met a while ago.

Zhou Qing passed it without hesitation.

He didn't even bother to look at the other person's age, and he never intended to use Nicholas Tse at all.

It is worth mentioning that Gillian and Asa, the two people whom Huo Wenxi had recommended to Zhou Qing, also sent their resumes.

Zhou Qing also didn't consider it and didn't even look at the resume.

"No one can fight."

After a slight complaint, Zhou Qing began to focus his attention on the important supporting characters.

For example, the heroine's father.

Although this character is a supporting role, just like the heroine's brother played by Huang Bo, he actually has a strong presence.

The so-called male protagonist was exposed as a piece of scum in every aspect.

In the original "Hearing Girl", the actor who played the heroine's father also won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

And for a role like this, there are too many suitable actors.

After all, when you are in your forties or fifties, there are still many veteran actors to choose from.

After some comparison and selection, Zhou Qing finally decided on a candidate: Feng Yuanzheng.

This actor's acting skills are unquestionable.

Even after several years, the perverted character An Jiahe he played is still a psychological shadow for many people.

Feng Yuanzheng has absolutely no problem playing a role like the heroine's father.

So what about the heroine's mother?
There were also many options to choose from, but after Zhou Qing looked through the resumes, he finally chose Jiang Wenli.

Like Feng Yuanzheng, they are both trustworthy actors.

Zhou Qing didn't waste any time and told Xiao Liu to send out audition invitations one by one.

"Director Zhou, thank you for giving me this audition opportunity!"

In the afternoon, Shu Chang, who had coordinated the time, appeared in front of Zhou Qing and immediately greeted Zhou Qing politely.

"Oh, you're so polite. I'm not used to it."

Zhou Qing smiled and teased Shu Chang.

He and Shu Chang are quite acquainted. They even had dinner together on Liu Yifei's birthday last time, and they chatted quite familiarly at that time.

"You're welcome, I can't. You're a great director on par with Zhang Guoshi. How dare we, little actors, be rude to you?"

Seeing that Zhou Qing was still as easy-going as ever, Shu Chang felt relieved and his attitude became more casual.

"You still call yourself a little actor? Do you think those real little actors will survive?"

Zhou Qing couldn't help but complain.

Shu Chang actually had a very high starting point, as he was once a very popular child star.

After that, he continued to receive many acting offers, including performances in "The Story of a Noble Family" and "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

Especially in the past two years, his career has been booming and he has played many leading roles.

The most representative ones are two big productions from last year, "The Lotus Lantern" and "The Jingwei Filling the Sea".

It’s just that these two dramas haven’t been aired yet. If they were both aired, Shu Chang would definitely become popular again.

It can be said that among the same generation, only Liu Yifei can surpass her, and others really cannot compare.

"What's the difference? In front of a director like Director Zhou, we are all small actors."

Shu Chang's words were indeed joking, but they were mostly expressions of emotion.

The weight of a great director is indeed too heavy.

Among those actors, unless they are the truly top ones, aren’t they all a head shorter than the others?
"Let's try a scene."

After the necessary greetings, Zhou Qing also auditioned Shu Chang.

The content of the audition is the same as that of Fan Bingbing and Sun Li.

But it has to be said that Shu Chang's performance is indeed better than Fan Bingbing and Sun Li, even much better.

I can only say that Shu Chang is one of those people who is really talented in acting and he is really talented in acting.

Plus, the age is more consistent, so there is no doubt about this matter.

The choice of the heroine is Shu Chang!

"The filming of this drama will start in April. If everything goes well, it will be finished in May, but the possibility of filming in June is not ruled out."

"That means you have to free up the time from March to July. Do you have any time during this period?"

Zhou Qing began to discuss further issues with Shu Chang.

Shu Chang on the opposite side was so excited that he almost jumped up.

Director Zhou actually talked to me about schedule issues.

This shows what?
It goes without saying!

"Director Zhou has a schedule, so there is no problem at all."

Shu Chang started nodding frantically without even thinking.

You must be kidding. This is Director Zhou’s play.

How many people are trying their best to get in, how can there be no schedule?

Even if there is no schedule, we have to create one.

In fact, there is a TV drama crew currently in contact with Shu Chang, "Chinese Mother", and they are even about to reach the signing stage.

Originally, if Zhou Qing was eliminated, Shu Chang would definitely go to act in "Mother China".

But now?
Shu Chang had already made his decision and immediately turned down the role.

In front of Director Zhou's play, all other plays have to give way.

"In that case, this role is yours."

Zhou Qing announced the result to Shu Chang with a smile.

"Thank you Director Zhou for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely act well and not let Director Zhou down."

Shu Chang tried hard to appear calm, but his voice still sounded a little trembling.

I couldn't believe that I actually got Director Zhou's female lead role.

It’s like a dream!
So happy.

The girl was really happy.

"Go back and read the script carefully and try to understand the role. The crew will also arrange a half-month sign language training for you. Are these all okay?"

Zhou Qing waited until Shu Chang calmed down before explaining other things to him.

"No problem, I will cooperate with all the arrangements of the crew."

Shu Chang immediately swore.

Zhou Qing nodded and asked Xiao Liu to deliver a script to Shu Chang.

The two sides communicated on some other related matters before Shu Chang left happily.

"Shu Chang left Zhou Qing's studio with a file bag in his hand, which was suspected to be the script or contract of "Hearing Girl"."

"The latest news is that there has been new progress in the casting of "Hearing Girl", and Shu Chang is likely to get a role."

There is still a lot of discussion about what role Shu Chang got.

However, it is generally believed that Shu Chang should have won a supporting role, that of the classmate of the heroine.

After all, Shu Chang's status at that time was really not enough. But Shu Chang definitely got a role, there is no doubt about it.

Whether she took the script or the contract, that's enough to prove it.

You should know that none of the celebrities who had entered and exited Zhou Qing’s studio before left with a briefcase.

The other female stars were fine, but Fan Bingbing and Sun Li, who had been invited by Zhou Qing to audition, were really a little uneasy.

Both of them prayed in their hearts at the same time, hoping that the person Shu Chang took down was just the female classmate of the heroine.

"Qingzi, the film Crazy Stone has been released."

Ning Hao sent a message, and the other party enthusiastically invited Zhou Qing to go and watch.

It’s a pity that Zhou Qing is busy with auditions these days and doesn’t have the time.

Anyway, he has already watched the rough cut, and Zhou Qing is also aware of Ning Hao's abilities, so it doesn't matter much whether he watches the finished film or not.

Zhou Qing still trusts Ning Hao more.

"Following classic roles such as Huang Feihong and Fang Shiyu, Kung Fu Emperor Li Lianjie once again plays a Chinese hero. Huo Yuanjia has attracted great attention from the industry since the project was launched."

This month is destined to be turbulent, especially for the actresses in the circle.

In addition to the casting for top director Zhou Qing's film with a heroine, Li Lianjie's epic production "Huo Yuanjia" has also begun casting.

In other words, start selecting the heroine.

Because the characters released by the crew are not big or important roles, except for the heroine.

This is Li Lianjie, one of the only two Chinese superstars to make it into Hollywood.

Moreover, this "Huo Yuanjia" is Li Lianjie's first work after returning from Hollywood.

The meaning is even more different.

The actresses also couldn't keep calm and started jumping up and down again.

As enthusiastic as Zhou Qing's "Hearing Girl", or even three times more enthusiastic.

"I can't miss this opportunity!"

Sun Li was unable to remain calm and began to pay close attention to the heroine of "Huo Yuanjia".

In fact, what she wants to play most is "The Hearing Girl", after all, it is a movie with a female lead.

"Huo Yuanjia" is a movie with a strong male lead, so how much weight does the female lead have?
But if I don’t pass the audition for “The Hearing Girl”, then I have to seize the opportunity for “Huo Yuanjia”.

"Director Zhou."

Brother Hu also rushed over for the audition and he looked very excited.

To be honest, Brother Hu didn't have much hope when he submitted his resume.

Anyway, this is Director Zhou’s play.

Can I really get this kind of top-level resource?
It seems so far away just thinking about it.

But Brother Hu didn't expect that he would receive an audition notice right away.

"Brother Hu, your portrayal of Li Xiaoyao is pretty good. Let me see your potential."

Zhou Qing smiled at Brother Hu.

Just one sentence made Brother Hu feel as excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

This is praise from a big director in the mainland, so it is naturally different.

"If you make a girl angry, how do you beg for forgiveness?"

Zhou Qing also asked Brother Hu to try out a scene, a very simple scene.

There is no way around it. This nominal male protagonist is indeed just a tool and has little room to perform.

Upon hearing this, Brother Hu on the opposite side couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

This kind of play is not difficult for him.

Brother Hu thought about it for a while and gave his answer.

"Go back and wait for notification."

Zhou Qing waved his hand and sent Brother Hu away.

He plans to take another look at this role.

Frankly speaking, Hu Ge’s current acting skills are not bad, but overall they can only be described as mediocre.

Zhou Qing also planned to see if there was anyone who performed better.

"Teacher Feng, the role of the heroine's father is yours."

As for Feng Yuanzheng who came later, his acting skills are indeed reassuring and there is nothing wrong with him at all.

After Zhou Qing finished the audition, he made the decision on the spot.

"Thank you Director Zhou for your appreciation, from the bottom of my heart!"

Feng Yuanzheng was so happy that he kept shaking Zhou Qing's hand and thanking him, which was absolutely from the bottom of his heart.

It can be said that his success and failure are both due to An Jiahe.

There's nothing I can do about it, that pervert acted so well that it made me feel filtered.

Lingering.

Therefore, Feng Yuanzheng has been trying to portray different roles in recent years to get rid of everyone's inherent impression of him, An Jiahe.

Otherwise, why would he go to "A World Without Thieves" and partner with Fan Wei to play a stupid robber?

"Be serious, we are robbing someone", this classic emoticon really makes Zhou Qing want to laugh every time.

And the sissy guys in If You Are the One all have the same purpose.

Under such circumstances, Director Zhou still chose him to play an important role in "The Hearing Girl", and Feng Yuanzheng was indeed very grateful.

Feng Yuanzheng also has great hope that this movie may be able to change everyone's stereotype of him.

Get rid of An Jiahe's filter.

"Teacher Jiang, welcome to join us."

There was no problem with Jiang Wenli either, and Zhou Qing readily made the decision on the spot.

In addition, Huang Bo had already been confirmed to play the heroine's brother. With such a simple calculation, there was only one person left who could play an important role in "The Hearing Girl".

The heroine's music teacher.

For this role, Zhou Qing also has an ideal candidate.

A slight smile appeared on his lips, and he returned to Beijing Film Academy.

"Zhou Qing, how is the casting for "Hearing Girl" going? Is there still a role for me?"

The classmates immediately gathered around and asked about the situation.

They all hope to continue to make their presence felt and play a supporting role in Zhou Qing's movies.

You know what, it's really useful.

Even though he was just a minor role, appeared in one scene and had two or three lines, it was still a movie directed by a famous mainland director.

Both "Departures" and "La La Land" are movies that won major awards and had extremely high box office results.

It is definitely a highlight on students’ resumes.

So even though the role is not big, the students are just as enthusiastic.

"Don't worry, students. There are many extras and supporting roles in this movie. Everyone can come and try."

After Zhou Qing said this, the classmates felt much more relieved.

"Zhou Yang, there's a role I think you're quite suitable for."

As for Zhou Yang, Zhou Qing called her over alone.

When the classmates around heard this, they all looked at Zhou Yang with envy and jealousy.

Yang is lucky this week.

They were all classmates, but he was the only one Zhou Qing took a special fancy to.

"Really? That's what you said, and I took it seriously anyway."

Zhou Yang's eyes widened and he stared at Zhou Qing.

"You don't have to take it 'seriously', this is real."

Zhou Qing burst out laughing and gave Zhou Yang an affirmative answer.

(End of this chapter)