Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 405 The male and female actors haven't been decided yet.

Wan Gu'ao has disappeared. He hasn't returned to Wan Gu, and we don't know where he went, but that's not important.

Because Eiji Mangaya had already agreed to the project.

With the filming funding secured, Gu Ming went to find Endai, leaving only one sentence behind.

"Think about it, that's a valley of ten thousand."

Endai easily approved the project and expressed his willingness to lead the investment in the work.

Of course, if the viewership ratings are not satisfactory, Endai will also take the lead in withdrawing its investment at any time.

TBS still didn't have a suitable time slot, so Gu Ming went to TV Tokyo as usual.

Coincidentally, after the Light and Shadow Horse series this year, Armor Team will also end in less than two months, which will allow this new work to perfectly take its place.

TV Tokyo was naturally overjoyed.

The money is gone, but there's plenty of free advertising and prime-time slots.

With everything settled, Tetsuo Kinjo also produced a rough draft.

"Ultraman Ace", also known as "Ultraman 80".

It means 'Ultraman from 1980'.

In the original world, the person who played the protagonist was named Hasegawa Hatsunori.

However, Gu Ming did not plan to look for this person this time because he had heard some bad rumors about him.

Just to be on the safe side, we should look for someone else.

Gu Ming didn't want his work to be banned in China in the future because of this.

"Is it really Xia Long? No, he still has to wait to film Leo, and besides, Leo will have to wait until later..."

Gu Ming clenched his fingers.

We'll film it when Wangu is renamed Gugu.

"We've already used Tokiro, and Moritsugu Koji? But he's still a bit lacking. Kurobe Susumu is even less likely. So, we guess we'll just have to try finding new talent! By the way, what's Nagano Hiroshi doing now? He seems like he's only been born a few years ago. Tsuruno Takeshi? He should just die already."

Gu Ming pondered this matter.

Perhaps he should find a new person at the firm.

Gu Ming searched around the firm but regretfully found that there were no suitable people.

Those who are skilled are not suitable, and those who are suitable are not skilled.

Therefore, we need to take a long-term view.

Gu Ming temporarily entrusted this matter to Tanaka's assistant, asking him to see if there was a suitable person.

On the other hand, Gu Ming believes that it is also necessary to discover some good actresses.

After all, the character 'Kyoko Aihara' also has a very important role in this work.

Kanako Higuchi is no longer a good fit. She has been appearing in many productions recently, and although she is not a top star, she is doing very well in her work. Low-budget tokusatsu productions will not specifically seek her out for filming.

As for the others, Gu Ming sadly discovered...

He doesn't seem to know many actresses.

"Does a pill count? You can't say someone isn't an actress just because they're flat-chested and short!"

Hiroko Yakushimaru, who was in class at the moment, sneezed, as if someone had said something bad about her.

"We still need to find someone else!"

Gu Ming sighed slightly and called Tanaka.

Let's try to find both the male and female leads. As for the other things, they're relatively easy to handle.

The school is readily available!

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Toei at this moment.

Actor Daigo Ryudo knocked on the office door, feeling both nervous and anxious.

He was a recently signed artist. Because of his imposing appearance, good physique, and decent fighting skills, he was selected to perform in the Armor Warriors team, and the result was indeed good. His portrayal of the Wind Eagle Armor was very popular with children. It's said that the agency is already planning to create more tailor-made works for him to promote him.

The sound of someone entering came from the room, and Ryudo Daigo then went inside.

"President!"

"Oh, Ryudo-kun, you've arrived. Please have a seat."

The smiling president gestured for Ryudo Daigo to sit down: "I told you, kid, you were destined for fame."

Ryudo Daigo nodded: "Yes, it's all thanks to the president's good guidance."

The president scrutinized Ryudo Daigo from head to toe, a strange look in his eyes.

"The agency has already prepared a project tailored just for you. The investor is the representative of Takeda Pharmaceutical. Tonight, you and I will go to meet Mr. 'Kebu' of Takeda Pharmaceutical."

"Yes!"

Ryudo Daigo was immediately thrilled.

This is going to make him famous, and he might get a promotion, a raise, more pay, win big awards at home and abroad, and reach the pinnacle of his life.

Thinking about it carefully, he was actually a little excited!

Night fell in the blink of an eye, and Ryudo Daigo and the president of his agency went to a dinner party where they met the representative from the Ministry of Revenue.

For some reason, Ryudo Daigo felt that the Ministry of Revenue representative's gaze was a bit strange, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

"Ryudo-kun, please sit over there."

"Yes."

Ryudo Daigo responded and sat down next to the representative from the Ministry of Revenue.

"Hmm, he has an outstanding appearance and a good physique, quite muscular. No wonder he can become an action actor. Ryudo-kun, don't worry, Takeda Pharmaceutical has plenty of money. If you want to act, you'll have opportunities like this anytime."

"Yes! Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Revenue!" Ryudo Daigo bowed and was about to speak when he suddenly trembled all over.

A hand landed on his thigh.

Unlike Akira Furuya, who has a habit of patting people's thighs.

This time, the hand not only slapped the paper, but also touched it.

quack!
Ryudo Daigo barely managed to suppress his impulse and refrain from punching the Ministry of Revenue representative next to him.

In an instant, he suddenly realized what was going on.

At the same time, Ryudo Daigo felt shocked and bewildered.

He's a man, you son of a bitch!
"Nice figure, quite muscular!"

Ryudo Daigo could only look to the president for help, but to his despair, the president slowly shook his head.

"Ryudo-kun, Mr. Tobe seems to be drunk. Please help him back to rest. Don't worry, the agency will tailor-make a work just for you."

With just one sentence, Daigo Ryudo was plunged into despair.

This is terrifying, absolutely terrifying! Is this the price of making it big in the entertainment industry?!

I never imagined that even men would sell their bodies!

"I...I can't do it, I'm sorry, I guess I still can't..."

"asshole!"

The Ministry of Revenue representative suddenly slammed his hand on the table: "Who do you think you are? You made a lousy TV series and didn't even earn 100,000 yen a month. If you want to keep making movies, you'd better behave yourself, or I'll say one word and you won't be able to make a single movie! Understand?"

"If making a movie requires you to go overboard with your butts and do all sorts of things, then I'd rather not make it!"

Ryudo Daigo gritted his teeth, resolutely pushed aside the Ministry of Revenue representative, and turned to leave.

"You bastard! You little brat..."

Ryudo Daigo walked further and further away, the Ministry of Revenue representative was furious, but the office president just shrugged.

"It's alright, Mr. Tobe, he can't leave. His film contract is still with the agency. The penalty for breach of contract isn't much, only five million, but it's still not something a newcomer to Tokyo like him can afford. If he doesn't want to be jobless and burdened with a five million debt, what else can he do but obediently listen to us!"

It's impossible that anyone would be foolish enough to pay for him!

(End of this chapter)