Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 61 Andy: I ​​will also play a supporting role!

Just as Zhou Qing expected, there were no problems with the script of "The Funeral Director".

Not long after Han Sanping left, his assistant Xiao Liu came over to remind him that the script had passed the review and was successfully filed.

"Boss Han must have done this on purpose."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Otherwise, it would be too much of a coincidence if the registration was successfully completed right after Han Sanping left.

So the only explanation is that this was a greeting from Han Sanping.

Zhou Qing could understand this.

After all, once the script is successfully filed, the public can directly access it.

By then, word will spread that Berlin's best director has a new film, and there will surely be many people who want to get a piece of the pie.

Han Sanping was certainly not afraid, but there were still some troubles.

It would be better to settle the matter with Zhou Qing before the news gets out, that would be much cleaner and more efficient.

If you have the authority but don’t use it, you’re a fool.

This style can only be described as very uncouth.

"Xiao Liu, ask Producer Hu to come over."

After a slight complaint in his mind, Zhou Qing casually gave an instruction to his assistant Xiao Liu.

"Got it, Director Zhou!"

In the afternoon, Producer Hu, who was busy outside, came to Zhou Qing's office.

Zhou Qing learned about the current progress of various preparations from the other party and had a clear idea of ​​the situation.

"Producer Hu, please continue to work hard."

"It's not hard, this is what I should do."

Producer Hu quickly responded politely and returned to his work.

"Xiao Liu, send these people an audition invitation."

Zhou Qing didn't hesitate and gave the same order to his assistant Xiao Liu again.

"Understood, Director Zhou."

Assistant Xiao Liu took the personnel list and left.

There were six names on the list: Liu Ye, Qin Hao, Fan Bingbing, Yuan Quan, Wei Qing and Yang Xinming.

Liu Ye and Qin Hao are candidates for the male lead, while Fan Bingbing and Yuan Quan are candidates for the female lead, which naturally needs no further explanation.

As for Wei Qing and Yang Xinming, they are not well-known, but they are both veteran actors with superb acting skills.

He has performed brilliantly in many works.

For example, Wei Qing, his representative role is the old lady who questioned Zhou Yiwei in "Dying to Survive".

"Now that we finally have cheap medicine, you insist on saying it's fake."

"How could we not know whether the medicine is fake or not?"

As for that guy, his acting skills are really amazing.

There happened to be an old lady working in a bathing center in "Departures", and Zhou Qing felt that it was very appropriate to entrust the role to her.

What about Yang Xinming? Coincidentally, he also starred in "Dying to Survive".

That pastor.

In the movie "Departures", there was a crematorium worker who counselled the male protagonist.

Zhou Qing felt that there was no problem with Yang Xinming playing the role.

So what about Andy Lau’s second male lead?
It would be inappropriate to ask people to come for an audition again, so Zhou Qing called Hua Zai directly.

The two had met at the Berlin venue and had a good chat.

We actually kept in touch after that. Andy didn't come to the celebration party for "127 Hours", but he did call me specifically.

All I can say is that Andy Lau is really good at his job, and there is a reason why he is so popular in the circle.

This is also the reason why when Zhou Qing needed a Hong Kong star, he thought of Andy Lau first.

There are indeed many suitable people, but it doesn’t matter who you give it to.

Why not give yourself one that you are more satisfied with and pleasing to the eye?

"Hello, Director Zhou. Brother Hua is currently filming and cannot answer the phone. Can I call you back later?"

The person who answered the phone was not Andy Lau, but his assistant.

"Okay, then wait until Brother Hua is ready."

Zhou Qing naturally had no problem with this kind of thing. He was just curiously wondering what kind of movie Hua Zai was filming during this period of time.
Could it be "Big Guy"?
If I remember correctly, this movie helped Andy Lau win the Best Actor award.

"Click! Pass!"

On the set of "Big Guy", Liu Dehua, who had just finished shooting a single take, couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

There's no way around it. The fake muscles on his body look inconspicuous, but they weigh a full 20 kilograms.

It's really tiring to carry it on your back for a long time.

When he heard the director shout "cut", he immediately ran to the recliner on the side to rest.

"Hua brother!"

The assistant came over quickly at this time, holding Hua Zi's phone in his hand.

"Director Zhou Qing just called you."

Zhou Qing?

Upon hearing these two words, Liu Dehua, who had just laid down, immediately stood up again.

Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually extremely excited in his heart.

Director Zhou contacted me at this time. Could it be that he wanted me to act in a movie?
The scene, which was originally a bit noisy, suddenly became quiet.

Including Zhang Baizhi, Wei Jiahui and others in the mainland, they all pricked up their ears subconsciously.

Secretly paying attention to Liu Dehua.

Zhou Qing, the director of "127 Hours", is no ordinary person.

However, Liu Dehua did not give these spectators any chance. Even though he was obviously very tired, he still stood up and walked aside.

"Director Zhou, I'm so sorry. I was just filming."

Only after they reached a secluded and deserted place did Huazi call Zhou Qing back.

"I am the one who disturbed you."

Zhou Qing also smiled and said something polite to Hua Zi.

"How could I bother you? I'm so happy. This means Director Zhou wants me to act in a movie, right?"

Hua Zi said to Zhou Qing half seriously and half jokingly.

"Brother Hua, there is a role that I think is very suitable for you."

Zhou Qing told the truth.

Andy became more and more excited.

Director Zhou is a famous director in mainland China and a strong contender to become one of the top three European directors!

Which actor doesn’t want to work with such a director, even big names like Andy Lau are no exception.

"I was right, haha. I really have to thank Director Zhou for his appreciation."

Liu Dehua laughed out loud from the bottom of his heart.

"Don't thank me yet. I'm not the male lead, but the male lead number two."

Zhou Qing gave Liu Dehua a specific explanation.

"No matter which male number I am, I want to thank Director Zhou for thinking of me at this time."

Liu Dehua felt a little disappointed, but he was still polite to Zhou Qing.

"Director Zhou, can I take a look at the script first?"

However, after some greetings, Liu Dehua still made this request to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing naturally couldn't refuse such a reasonable thing.

After the two parties ended the call, he arranged for his assistant Xiao Liu to fax a copy of the script of "Departures" to Liu Dehua.

"Director Zhou, this script is great. I'll take this role!"

Just the next day, Zhou Qing received a call from Hua Zi.

In fact, when Andy first knew he would be playing a supporting role, he was indeed somewhat resistant.

With his status, how could he easily play supporting role?

However, after reading the script, Andy's thoughts were completely forgotten.

At first glance, this "Departures" is a script that can win the three major awards in Europe!

Liu Dehua is willing to play a supporting role in such a movie.

What's more, if I get on good terms with Director Zhou now, I might get to play the leading role next time.

(End of this chapter)