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"Director Zhou, my schedule has been coordinated, so I can take over your role as the female lead."

Zhou Xun called, and his voice sounded extremely excited.

You have to know that this is Director Zhou’s first commercial blockbuster, and many actresses begged for it but failed.

As a result, Director Zhou took the initiative to find me.

One can imagine how Zhou Xun felt.

"Really? That's great. To be honest, I'm most optimistic about you for the role of Xiao Wei. I was worried that you wouldn't be able to play the role before."

Zhou Qing was in a good mood after hearing this, and told Zhou Xun the truth about his thoughts.

"I'm really flattered that Director Zhou thinks so highly of me."

Zhou Xun's proud and happy laughter immediately rang out from the receiver.

It is indeed something to be proud of to be valued so much by a great director like Zhou Qing.

"Director Zhou, The Banquet will focus on filming my scenes first, and it will be finished by the end of December. This means it will be in time, right?"

After a brief greeting, the two sides got down to business.

End of August?

Zhou Qing couldn't help but nodded secretly. This way, there was plenty of time and it was definitely in time.

"The end of December is fine. How about this, Brother Xun, please take some time to come to my studio and we can discuss this role in detail."

Zhou Qing immediately invited Zhou Xun.

At the same time, he was thinking to himself that since Zhou Xun had time, there was no need to contact Fan Bingbing.

"No problem, Director Zhou, we'll contact you later."

There was no need to say much on Zhou Xun's part; he agreed without any hesitation.

For an actor of her stature, taking a day off is not a problem.

On November 11, the International Exchange Department of the Film Administration announced an important news: "The Promise" will represent the mainland in the Oscars.

As soon as the news came out, the entire domestic entertainment industry was instantly ignited, and the great poet Chen immediately became the most popular guy in the entire circle.

The limelight is always there.

Nowadays, the influence of the Oscars in mainland China is still very large, and being able to participate in the Oscars is definitely a huge honor.

In addition, "The Promise" also stole the show in Cannes a while ago, and the great poet Chen was very proud of himself.

It seems like he has leapt forward and become the most awesome director in the mainland.

The little brat Zhou Qing and Master Zhang were all left behind by the great poet Chen.

“Is The Promise really being submitted to the Oscars?”

Huang Bo was very surprised by this.

When The Promise was in Cannes, it was rumored that it would be participating in the Oscars, and there have been similar rumors since then.

But even though the rumor was very detailed, it ultimately remained just a rumor.

I didn’t expect that it has now been confirmed by the authorities, those rumors are actually true!
The great poet Chen is about to ascend to heaven.

“Do you think The Promise has a chance of winning an Oscar?”

Huang Bo couldn't help but ask Zhou Qing again.

Zhou Qing shook his head without even thinking: "How can it be that easy?"

Not to mention now, even if we go back another twenty years, the only Chinese-language film to win an Oscar would be "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

It is extremely difficult for Chinese-language films to even be nominated, let alone win awards.

What’s more, “The Promise” was filmed so poorly that there is no hope at all.

"What about "A Cloud on the Horizon"? What about "If Love"? "

Huang Bo raised his eyebrows again.

Taiwan has also announced long ago that the film they are competing for the Oscar is "A Cloud on the Horizon".

As for Hong Kong Island, the Hong Kong Film Association also held a press conference and announced that "If Love" will represent Hong Kong Island in the "Olympic bid".

Zhou Qing also shook his head repeatedly regarding these two movies, and had no hope at all that they would be good.

"Yes, this is an Oscar, and even Master Zhang couldn't win it."

Huang Bo then sighed in deep agreement.

"It's just an Oscar, Director Zhou will definitely win it. These people are really stupid. Why not just choose Director Zhou's movie to participate in the competition?"

Wang Baoqiang also spoke up.

Seeing his sincere expression, it doesn't seem like he is trying to flatter someone.

"Baoqiang is right. Oscar depends on you, Qingzi."

Huang Bo immediately echoed this, and it was absolutely what he really thought.

If one were to ask who in the entire domestic entertainment industry has the best chance of winning an Oscar, Huang Bo believes that person must be Zhou Qing.

Although Zhou Qing’s current awards are not as many as Master Zhang’s, he is still young.

Moreover, he has made four films in a row without any failures, which is something that even Master Zhang Guoshi could not do.

In terms of potential, even Master Zhang cannot compare with Zhou Qing.

"Alright, alright, don't let anyone else hear this. Isn't this going to get me scolded?"

Zhou Qing hurriedly waved to Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang.

"We are not stupid, why would we go around shouting?"

Huang Bo smiled indifferently, and then suddenly became interested.

"The Promise has started previews, do you want to go and see it?"

he asked with interest.

"The Promise" is scheduled to be released in mid-December. It shouldn't be screened at this time, but the Oscars have relevant regulations.

In order to comply with the regulations there, "The Promise" has just started this round of previews.

In order to prevent theft, every person who purchases a ticket is required to carry an ID card, and personal identity information will be recorded and saved. It is very strict.

"I don't have the time. If you want to see it, you can go by yourselves."

Zhou Qing said almost subconsciously.

Going to the cinema to watch "The Promise"?
Are you free and have nothing to do?

Not to mention that this movie has been around for twenty years, Zhou Qing has even died and been reborn once, but he still doesn't understand it.

"Director Zhou."

"Brother Xun."

After coordinating the time, Zhou Xun came to Zhou Qing's studio excitedly.

The whole person looks so full of vigor and vitality.

"Xiao Ming must be very jealous when he knows you asked me to play the leading female role."

"Haha, there is no role suitable for Senior Brother Xiao Ming this time, otherwise we would definitely ask him to play the role."

The two of them had already known each other for a long time, so they chatted quite casually.

"Brother Xun, let's watch a scene."

After the greetings, Zhou Qing asked Zhou Xun to perform as usual.

"You are a thousand-year-old fox demon who eats human hearts. You are cruel and merciless to humans, but one day you fell in love with a human."

"You tried your best to please that human, but that human still didn't fall in love with you in the end."

"But when you saw that person dying in front of you, you still couldn't bear it, so you decided to use your thousand years of practice to save the other person's life."

"Even if the price is my own life."

This is the final scene, which really tests an actor's skills.

What can I say about Zhou Xun's performance? It's still as awesome as ever.

She was just as stunning as the Xiao Wei in Zhou Qing's impression.

"It's really a good idea to find you, Brother Xun. Welcome to join us."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but nodded repeatedly with satisfaction.

Zhou Xun was also delighted: "It is my honor to work with Director Zhou again. I can't wait."

"By the way, Xiao Wei has some fighting scenes, which means you need to receive some martial arts training." Zhou Qing casually told Zhou Xun.

Things like using stand-ins at every turn are absolutely not allowed under Zhou Qing's command.

When it is necessary to use it, Zhou Qing will naturally let you use it, but when it is not necessary to use it, Zhou Qing will ask the actors to do it themselves.

"That's fine, Director Zhou. As an actor, it's my duty to receive training for the role."

Zhou Xun's attitude was absolutely upright, and he immediately made a solemn promise to Zhou Qing.

With the role of Xiao Wei confirmed, the main cast of "Painted Skin" is almost complete.

There is only one monster catcher Xia Bing left, and the others are all unimportant supporting characters.

Even the relatively important Xia Bing is a stereotyped character.

Just like the supporting roles, just leave it to the casting director.

You don't need to keep an eye on it specifically, just check it at the end.

In this way, Zhou Qing can devote more energy to the early preparations for "Painted Skin".

After all, a costume fantasy blockbuster like "Painted Skin" actually has very high requirements and is more energy-consuming.

Whether it is costumes, makeup, or other miscellaneous matters, Zhou Qing has to take charge of the overall situation.

In addition, this is Zhou Qing's first purely commercial blockbuster, so Zhou Qing attaches great importance to it.

Strive to be the best in every aspect.

So even though the casting has been released, Zhou Qing is still quite busy.

On November 11, the much anticipated 13nd Golden Horse Awards opened grandly, and Zhou Qing also took time out to attend.

After all, his "La La Land" did receive many important nominations.

"Director Zhou!"

The male lead Qin Hao also came. When he saw Zhou Qing, he immediately came up to greet him enthusiastically.

He was extremely polite, and there was an indescribable sense of familiarity to him.

After all, Director Zhou is Qin Hao's mentor.

Qin Hao has always been very respectful to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing had a pretty good relationship with the other party. After all, they had worked together on two movies in a row, so he chatted with him enthusiastically for a while.

It turned out that Qin Hao has been "idle" since he finished filming "La La Land".

Never took on any more movies.

It is worth mentioning that Qin Hao was originally approached to star in "Qinghong" but he missed the opportunity because he was filming "La La Land".

So there is no Qin Hao in the current movie "Qinghong".

"This Qin Hao, his 'old problem' has come back again."

Zhou Qing felt helpless.

Qin Hao is really too picky about scripts and he doesn't like most of them.

At this stage, he is only focused on making a movie that will hit the top three in Europe.

But is it so easy to break through the Big Three?
How many directors in China have that ability?

However, this is Qin Hao's personal pursuit, so Zhou Qing naturally wouldn't say much.

Zhou Xun, the heroine of "La La Land", naturally came as well.

There was no need to ask Feng Xiaogang for leave, because Feng Xiaogang came anyway.

"A World Without Thieves" received many nominations.

The two of them also had a good chat, needless to say.

"Director Zhou, has the role of Xiao Wei been decided? Can you give me a chance to audition?"

Li Bingbing also came with the crew of "A World Without Thieves", although "A World Without Thieves" was not nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

But Li Bingbing still came, and his purpose was Zhou Qing, or rather, "Painted Skin".

After a brief greeting with Zhou Qing, the other party immediately couldn't help but ask about the situation.

After all, she had contacted Zhou Qing before, but Zhou Qing just answered her with empty words and didn't invite her to audition.

How could Li Bingbing be willing to accept this?
"Bingbing, to be honest, Xiaowei does have a suitable candidate."

After all, Zhou Qing had worked with Li Bingbing before and was familiar with him, so he did not hide anything from him.

"So that's how it is. I should have guessed it earlier."

Li Bingbing's face showed undisguised disappointment.

"Can I ask who it is?"

After a moment's silence, Li Bingbing couldn't help but ask further questions.

"I plan to let Zhou Xun play the role, but you better keep it secret until the cast list is announced."

Zhou Qing told Li Bingbing the truth and also gave him a reminder.

"Zhou Xun?"

Li Bingbing was so envious that his intestines turned green.

So is Zhou Xun so favored by Director Zhou?
"La La Land" approached her, and "Painted Skin" approached her again?

Li Bingbing was so envious that he almost cried.

But the only consolation is that Xiao Wei is not played by Fan Bingbing!
"Senior brother."

"Aoko."

Zhou Qing also met the "Crazy Stone" crew led by Ning Hao.

Although Ning Hao said last time that he was just a runner-up, he still looked very excited at this moment.

The same was true for Sun Honglei and Liu Hua around him, each of them with a radiant look on their face.

"Brother, I wish you win some big prizes."

Zhou Qing smiled and gave Ning Hao a wave of blessings.

"Come on, I'm just a runner-up, the grand prize must be you!"

Ning Hao smiled and waved his hands repeatedly.

Zhou Qing chatted and laughed with the other party, and the atmosphere was very good.

"Director Zhou."

"Hua brother."

Needless to say, Liu Dehua, who has always had a good relationship with Zhou Qing, came over and chatted with Zhou Qing when he saw him.

When talking about the male lead of "Painted Skin", his face was full of sighs.

Even a big star like Liu Dehua was envious of the role in Zhou Qing's first commercial blockbuster.

In addition, Ge Da Ye, Chen Kun and other mainland stars also came over to greet Zhou Qing.

A number of Hong Kong stars including Wu Yanzu, Gu Tianle, Shu Qi, Zhen Zidan and others also came over eagerly to greet the guests.

Even if you look at the entire Golden Horse Awards venue, Zhou Qing is the most handsome guy in the crowd.

I have always been surrounded by all kinds of filmmakers.

It wasn't until the award ceremony started that the atmosphere became a little quieter.

"Now I declare that the 41st Taiwan Golden Horse Awards Ceremony has officially begun!"

Following the host's words, the atmosphere in the entire conference hall immediately became serious and tense.

There is no need to say much about ordinary actors and directors, and the same is true for top filmmakers like Feng Xiaogang and Stephen Chow.

Perhaps Zhou Qing has the most relaxed mentality.

Since he has won so many trophies in the three major competitions, he really doesn't care about the Golden Horse Award.

Once you have seen the ocean, all other waters are but puddles; once you have seen Mount Wu, all other mountains are but clouds.

To be a bit pretentious, Zhou Qing has registered for the Golden Horse Awards, but he is more concerned about other people in the crew.

After all, he doesn't need the Golden Horse Award, but the other actors in his crew do.

The Golden Horse Awards these days still carry a lot of weight in the Chinese entertainment industry and are highly valued within the industry. (End of this chapter)