Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

"Famous actor Huang Xiaoming appeared in Zhou Qing's studio and left after about half an hour. He seemed to have left with a contract or a script. Are the two parties negotiating a new play?"

"Huang Xiaoming, who is currently filming "New Shanghai Bund", secretly met with director Zhou Qing. Was it a business or a personal matter?"

"In front of us is Han Sanping, chairman of China Film Group, and behind us is Huang Xiaoming, a popular actor. Is Director Zhou Qing preparing a new play?"

The news that Huang Xiaoming came to Zhou Qing's studio for an audition was soon reported by the media.

Zhou Qing was not surprised by this.

Given his and Huang Xiaoming's current status in the circle, it is normal that countless eyes are watching their every move.

In addition, Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun had also met Zhou Qing, and many people in the circle couldn't help but start to imagine.

Is Director Zhou really going to make a new film?
Any new films besides Ip Man?

Under such circumstances, the filing information of "Now You See Me" was dug out at the first opportunity.

Movie title: Now You See Me.

Filing unit: Zhou Qing Studio.

Screenwriter: Zhou Qing.

Filing result: Agree to shoot.

Place of filing: Beijing.

"We at Wanda will work with Zhou Qing Studio, China Film Group Corporation, and Shanghai Film Group Corporation to jointly develop director Zhou Qing's new film Now You See Me, so stay tuned."

Wanda later also made a public statement, which was considered an official confirmation.

It was boiling. The whole circle was boiling again.

Mainland China's top director, Director Zhou Qing, currently the box office champion of Chinese-language films, has a new film coming out!
Although the name "Now You See Me" doesn't reveal anything for the time being, how bad can director Zhou Qing's movie be?

He has made five movies in a row, and each one has been a hit. Now You See Me is sure to be another hit.

"Hello, Director Zhou..."

Fan Bingbing called Zhou Qing immediately and was as proactive as ever.

She is about to terminate her contract with Huayi and set up her own studio, but she really needs a good result to support her.

"Director Zhou, we have worked well together before, right?"

Zhou Xun, who had already joined Huayi and had collaborated with Zhou Qing twice, also immediately began to contact Zhou Qing.

As for female stars like Li Bingbing and Zhang Ziyi, and male stars like Chen Kun and Liu Ye, they are even more unwilling to lag behind.

Both Zhou Qing’s personal phone and the studio’s phone were almost blown up.

However, to everyone's disappointment, Zhou Qing Studio quickly issued a statement:
Now You See Me will no longer hold open auditions, but will only invite auditions within a small circle.

If you are interested, Zhou Qing Studio will contact you proactively.

Peat!

I don’t know how many actors have had this cold water poured on their heads.

In the past, they at least had a chance to submit their resumes, but now they don’t even have such an opportunity?

Can I only wait in the dark for Director Zhou to make the selection?
But what have they done to deserve Director Zhou's approval?

However, considering that Director Zhou has also used newcomers as leading actors, everyone may not be without a chance.

As for those actors who could reach Zhou Qing, they danced even more happily.

But unfortunately, the answers were all negative.

Zhou Qing has basically already confirmed all the actors for the domestic entertainment industry.

"Director Zhou, I'm really flattered to be able to audition here with you."

This guy Zhang Yi was the second one to come.

He shook hands with Zhou Qing in a deliberately exaggerated tone, but it didn't seem pretentious or greasy.

But it was not an exaggeration, this was indeed Zhang Yi's true thought.

You have to know that now he is really just an ordinary little actor.

So far, he has only acted in one movie, "Soldier Assault", and that was a supporting role.

Although this TV series has become very popular on the Internet in recent times, it is only on the Internet after all.

At this time, Zhang Yi was truly an out-and-out little actor.

Director Zhou Qing, one of the top directors in mainland China, is someone Zhang Yi usually only dares to fantasize about.

How could he really hope to work with a director of this level?
But who would have thought that Zhang Yi would receive an audition invitation from Zhou Qing.

God have mercy on me, Zhang Yi was a little bit hesitant to believe it at that time.

"You're too kind. You, Squad Leader Shi, acted quite well, so I thought of you for this role."

Zhou Qing smiled and shook hands with Zhang Yi.

"Director Zhou, have you seen the movie 'Soldier Assault' that I starred in?"

Zhang Yi was surprised and happy.

The ratings of "Soldier Assault" can be said to be quite average. It cannot be said to be bad, but it is really a bit disappointing.

He really didn't expect that Director Zhou had also seen it.

But this is a good thing anyway.

"Not only have I watched it, I also strongly recommended it to people around me. It's an excellent TV series."

Zhou Qing did not hesitate to praise "Soldier Assault".

I just don’t know when Beijing TV will introduce "Soldier Assault"?

Or will other TV stations introduce it first?
Zhou Qing is still very much looking forward to it.

"Zhang Yi, I'll give you five minutes to get ready. I'll act with you later."

After the greetings, we had to try out a scene as usual.

Zhou Qing handed a page of script that he had prepared long ago to Zhang Yi.

It was exactly the scene in the finale where the FBI guy revealed his identity in front of the "magic faker".

Frankly speaking, it is more of a test of acting skills.

"Okay, then explain to me, who is behind this?"

Zhang Yi’s acting talent was indeed very good. After a few minutes of preparation, the performance he presented made Zhou Qing very satisfied.

"I don't know! There must be someone behind this who is particularly serious, someone with delusional disorder..."

Zhou Qing transformed himself into a "magic faker" and acted opposite Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi, who was sitting opposite Zhou Qing, was extremely surprised.

Damn, Director Zhou’s acting skills are so superb?

It is no exaggeration to say that Director Zhou, one of the top directors in mainland China, acts better than most actors!

It's really fucked up.

"He must have a way to get into the warehouse and have the opportunity to install the mirror, so that he can stay one step ahead of me and the FBI and make them make mistakes all the time, unless it's from within them..."

When Zhou Qing said this, he was suddenly stunned, as if he understood something.

Zhang Yi, who was sitting opposite him, now had a completely different face.

He looked down at Zhou Qing with a cold and mocking expression, completely different from before.

He showed his hand!

He is the mastermind behind this!
The switching between these two vastly different states was presented by Zhang Yi in a natural and seamless manner.

I have to say that Zhang Yi’s acting skills at this stage were already very good.

But anyway, Zhou Qing felt that something was missing.

"Go back and wait for notification."

Zhou Qing did not give Zhang Yi an accurate answer. He decided to wait for Duan Yihong to come and make a comparison.

"Director Zhou."

"Senior Brother Duan."

Just as they had agreed, Zhang Yi left and Duan Yihong came to audition right after him. Duan Yihong naturally attached great importance to a director of Zhou Qing's caliber and did not dare to slack off.

After a brief greeting, Zhou Qing also asked Duan Yihong to try out a scene.

It's exactly the same scene as Zhang Yishi's.

But it has to be said that Duan Yihong's performance is much better than Zhang Yi's.

In any case, Duan Yihong is also a professional student from the Central Academy of Drama and has had extremely rich acting experience before.

He has acted in many TV series and movies, and his appearance is much tougher than Zhang Yi.

In terms of overall effect, it is better than Zhang Yi.

Zhou Qing had a choice in his mind.

"The film will probably start shooting in July. Does Senior Brother Duan have time?"

Zhou Qing looked at Duan Yihong with a serious face and asked.

Duan Yihong couldn't help but be overjoyed. He finally passed Director Zhou's test!

"Director Zhou has a schedule, I have no problem with that."

Duan Yihong responded immediately without thinking.

In fact, Duan Yihong has been negotiating "Love Has Next Life" with Yu Feihong during this period.

The script of that movie was also very wonderful and also impressed Duan Yihong.

Duan Yihong and Yu Feihong also had a pleasant chat, and both agreed to take on "Love Has Next Life" with Yu Feihong.

However, no contract has been signed yet.

But now?
How can "Love Has Next Life" be compared with the movies directed by Zhou Qing?

Since the contract has not been signed yet, I can only turn down "Love Has Next Life" and shoot Zhou Qing's "Now You See Me".

"This FBI role is yours. I am looking forward to your performance, Brother Duan."

Zhou Qing happily extended his hand to Duan Yihong.

The important supporting role of FBI agent was thus confirmed.

"Hello, Director Zhou. I have heard of you for a long time."

Following Duan Yihong came Xu Qing.

I have to say that 37-year-old Xu Qing is still in very good shape and looks about 30 years old.

Judging from his image and temperament, he should have no problem handling a role like Interpol.

"Sister Xu, you are too polite. After all, you are still my senior sister."

Zhou Qing smiled, shook hands with Xu Qing, and exchanged a few words.

That’s right, Xu Qing also graduated from the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy and is Zhou Qing’s senior sister.

No problem!
"I don't deserve it. Director Zhou, you are now the face of our Beijing Film Academy."

Xu Qing just smiled.

Started chatting and laughing with Zhou Qing.

As they were fellow students from Beijing Film Academy, the communication between the two could be said to be very harmonious and pleasant.

"Sister Xu, I have an Interpol role this time, and I think you are quite suitable."

Zhou Qing then asked Xu Qing to try out a scene.

What can I say about the other party's performance? Generally speaking, there was no problem with it.

However, in terms of the overall effect, it did not fully meet Zhou Qing's expectations.

There's still a little bit of a feeling missing.

"Sister Xu, we will inform you as soon as there is a result."

Zhou Qing asked the other party to go back and wait for notification for the time being, and make a decision after the audition of Wan Qian.

As for Wan Qian, she is currently filming "Bridge of Life and Death" and will not be able to come for about a week.

Zhou Qing naturally had no objection to this.

On April 4, "Soldier Assault", which had been popular on the Internet for quite some time, was finally successfully broadcast on satellite TV and introduced by Beijing Television.

The show caused a viewing frenzy when it was first aired that evening, with the ratings reaching 3 points.

You may not have any intuitive understanding by just looking at this data, but these three points are actually the highest ratings of Beijing TV stations.

That’s right, “Soldier Assault”, which previously only had a presence on the Internet, won the championship as soon as it was released on TV.

In just a few days, the ratings remained high, truly creating a viewing frenzy.

Everyone realized that this somewhat "weird" TV series has become a hit.

Still very popular!

"Baoqiang, you're going to be famous! You're really going to be famous!"

Huang Bo's face was full of envy, jealousy and hatred, and he kept shouting and yelling at Wang Baoqiang's shoulders.

Given the current hot ratings of "Soldier Assault", it would be hard for Wang Baoqiang not to become popular.

Huang Bo used to secretly complain about it, but Wang Baoqiang has only been in the industry for two years and all the movies and TV series he starred in have become hits.

The only exception is "Soldier Assault".

As a result, this "exception" has become the most popular one.

What kind of luck is this guy Baoqiang?

No, this is no longer luck, it should be called destiny, right?
Without any good luck, how could it be so smooth?
He has only signed the contract for two years and everything he plays becomes popular. How can he become famous in just two years?
If Huang Bo says he is not envious, jealous or hateful, that is absolutely false.

Huang Bo felt more than just envy; he also developed a deep sense of crisis.

You should know that he was the first signed artist of Zhou Qing Studio, two years earlier than Wang Baoqiang.

Is he going to be surpassed by Wang Baoqiang so soon?
It would be strange if Huang Bo could willingly accept this situation.

The only consolation is that Huang Bo has just taken on Qingzi’s new play, which is a blockbuster movie.

After finishing the performance, my status will definitely rise.

This gave Huang Bo a little more confidence.

"I never thought that Soldier Assault would become so popular one day."

Wang Baoqiang laughed so hard that his eyes almost went blind, and he said while touching his head.

While feeling happy and excited, he looked towards Zhou Qing with more and more admiration.

Director Zhou said at the beginning that "Soldier Assault" would be a hit, and sure enough, it is now really a hit.

Director Zhou’s vision is really amazing!

I feel so bad that when "Soldier Assault" was first broadcast, I thought Director Zhou had made a mistake.

It turns out that I was the one who made the mistake!

Director Zhou is still as sharp as ever.

"Old Huang is right, Baoqiang, you are really going to be famous. You are going to be a big star soon."

Zhou Qing also smiled and gave Wang Baoqiang high praise.

Sha Gen + Niu Geng + Xu Sanduo, and his presence in "Crazy Stone", it's hard for Wang Baoqiang not to be popular.

After "Soldier Assault" is finished airing, it is certain that Wang Baoqiang will be more popular than Huang Bo.

Even if it can't reach the first line, it will be close to the second line.

Especially since "Soldier Assault" has only been aired for a few days, the number of announcements on Wang Baoqiang's side has doubled visibly.

I don’t know how much more.

It just so happens that Wang Baoqiang has no acting offers at the moment, so he can go and attend the announcements.

It is worth mentioning that Zhou Qing also specifically greeted Wang Baoqiang’s agent, Sister Chen.

Don't arrange for Wang Baoqiang to appear on the "Shenzhou Voice" program.

In this way, Wang Baoqiang's big trap was avoided in advance. (End of this chapter)