Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 60 The Diaosi Men Start Shooting

The last person to be interviewed was Xu Dongdong.

This person has been staying outside the film and television industry since he became famous through small-time drinking, and although he has worked very hard, his acting career has not improved.

Later, thanks to her role as the sister-in-law in "Yuzui" and her two appearances in "Good Judgement of People", she finally made her way to the fore.

There aren't many other people in the entertainment industry, but most of them are like this, who can never make a name for themselves and just lack an opportunity.

This was the case with Qiao Shan before, Dapeng next to him, even Liu Yan, and Xu Dongdong in front of him.

This is the importance of resources and opportunities.

Xu Dongdong’s acting skills are not bad, but she is here to compete with Liu Yan for the female lead. Comparing the two, Cheng Xi still prefers Liu Yan.

She has just received an advertisement from Coco Tree, and she is still too young in terms of temperament and age.

I'm only 20 years old and can't act that kind of feeling.

So Cheng Xi didn't drag her down and directly rejected her, saying that she was not very suitable for this drama and they could work together again next time if there was a chance.

After hearing this, Xu Dongdong couldn't hide the disappointment on his face. There was nothing he could do.

If it works, it’s 100%, if it doesn’t, it’s 0. The entertainment industry is so cruel.

If the original timeline is followed, she will have to wait another ten years for her chance.

The main actors finally decided to be Dapeng, Liu Yan, Qiao Shan and another actor from Sohu.

After the audition, Cheng Xi reported the situation to Mr. Zeng and told him that filming could start in the next two days.

I also hope that Mr. Zeng can use his connections at Sohu to get any celebrity who is willing to make a guest appearance to do so.

As for the characters, they either replace someone else's story or make up an impromptu character.

This is not a big deal. One more star means one more gimmick and exposure. I believe Mr. Zeng can understand this.

If the modern drama is set in an office interior, it can be filmed directly at Sohu headquarters.

Now all we have to do is find a few suitable music restaurants, a foot massage parlor, a gym, and a bus, and we can almost finish filming 50 to 60 percent of the scenes.

There are not many scenes in "Diaosi Man", and they are all different interpretations of the same scene. This alone saves a lot of money.

But now Cheng Xi has 200 million in funds and plans to produce a total of 12 episodes. The cost of 15 per episode is completely enough, or even more.

So we decided to let Dapeng and the assistant director find these places with the most scenes in the afternoon, and then we could start filming.

Other things can be solved while filming.

When the details were almost consistent with everyone else's, Cheng Xi left Sohu.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I walked out the door, I saw Xu Dongdong blocking my way.

Why does this scene seem so familiar?

"Teacher Zuibai, although I am not suitable for this play, please call me next time if you have the chance. I am always available."

Xu Dongdong said to Cheng Xi in a rather flattering tone, then puffed up her capital and took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Cheng Xi.

Cheng looked at the place where she had been drinking since she was a child, and felt that she was a hardworking and good child who just lacked an opportunity.

Should I give it to her?

"How about this, there's no female lead in this drama. You can appear in a short story and play a secretary with a nice figure. Do you think it's okay?"

Cheng Xi finally decided to open a door slightly, and what happens next depends on yourself.

Xu Dongdong didn't expect that Teacher Zuibai would agree to give him a chance to go abroad so easily.

And it was obvious that they didn't ask her for anything in return, which made her, who was used to the style of the entertainment industry, suddenly a little at a loss for words.

"Thank you, teacher. Thank you, teacher. If you need anything, you can call me. I promise to be there whenever you need me."

Cheng Xi smiled and said:

"Well, I will if I'm really needed. You have potential, but you lack opportunities. Work hard, and you will succeed."

After saying that, he left directly.

Although Xu Dongdong was still mostly disappointed, he finally had a chance to go abroad. Many things are accumulated slowly.

First, get familiar with Teacher Zuibai and the other people in the crew in this drama.

She certainly wouldn't be so foolish as to think that a secretary role would help her get ahead.

After two days of preparation by the crew, "The Diaosi Man" finally started filming today.

Since the weather was already quite cold, the first scene was set in a foot massage parlor, filming the rivalry between Dapeng and Qiao Shan.

Sitting behind the monitor and watching were Cheng Xi and the executive director.

Once the crew was in place, they quickly got to work. Sohu's crew, who specialized in producing their own dramas, were clearly much more professional than the makeshift crew Cheng Xi had worked with before.

Dapeng seemed very uncomfortable because it was his first time as an actor.

On the contrary, it was Qiao Shan who quickly got into the role and was the one who led Dapeng along in all the scenes.

After several NGs, Cheng Xi called Dapeng over to see how the scene went.

"Dapeng, you need to relax a little. Think about how you feel when you go to a foot massage."

"And you and Qiao Shan are familiar with each other, but you've never gone to a health clinic together?"

Cheng Xi could see that Dapeng was a little nervous. As the director and the leading actor, he always made mistakes because of his own reasons.

And it was the first day, which must have done some damage to his prestige as a director.

So I played a joke on him.

When Dapeng heard what Cheng Xi said, he felt a little relieved and smiled a little naively.

Teacher Zuibai's words prove that he is not angry and is still full of confidence in himself.

This is very important.

"How about this, let's shoot Qiao Shan's solo scene first. Come, sit here with me."

Cheng Xi decided to let Dapeng relax first, and then watch Qiao Shan's performance and think about it.

Then he gave the main seat to Dapeng so that everyone would know who the director was.

After all, I don’t want to shoot here every day, so I mainly want Dapeng to take on the role of director.

I am just starting to set the tone and provide some protection for Dapeng.

"If you can't stand it, you can call another technician to serve me."

"Brother, do we have any health supplements?"

Cheng Xi and Dapeng looked at Qiao Shan's expression as he smoked, his appropriate performance, and the smile on his face when he asked if there was anything wrong with Dabaojian, all made everyone feel that he brought the character to life.

When the crew members saw Qiao Shan's performance, they immediately thought that he was a veteran.

And everyone admires Mr. Zuibai's casting ability. Before, they were worried that the unknown Qiao Shan would not be able to perform well in the role.

Now we can all put our minds at ease. The actors can get into the state quickly and everyone can finish work quickly.

"Qiao Shan is very professional, worthy of being a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama. Dapeng, your acting is actually not bad, but you just lack that sense of freedom."

"Dapeng, just treat today as a test shoot. Don't feel the pressure of being the director and the lead actor. Act in your most relaxed state."

Dapeng also thought about it carefully. He is a smart man and is very open-minded.

I didn't consider myself a big shot before, so whenever I tried to get close to celebrities, I would go with the mentality of failure. I didn't take my own face very seriously, so I was very willing to take risks.

On the contrary, after I have an identity, I see that everyone around me is paying attention to me, which makes it really difficult to let go.

It turns out that it’s not about how strong my mentality is, but that I haven’t been in the spotlight before.

Dapeng thought so.

However, as the filming progressed, Cheng Xi slowly guided him, and Dapeng gradually adapted to the role of director.

After all, once you sit behind the monitor and pick up the walkie-talkie, you will naturally feel a sense of control.

As for the actors, Cheng Xi saw that Dapeng was still not getting into the mood, and the crew members were obviously getting a little impatient.

So Cheng Xi cleared the area first, and then let Qiao Shan and Dapeng perform on their own.

In the end, when it really didn't work, they asked the foot massage shop to arrange three technicians to come and give massages to Cheng Xi, Dapeng and Qiao Shan.

"Take a close look at how you feel now. Are you feeling much more relaxed?"

"Pay attention to the technician's demeanor. He seems relaxed, too. This is their daily job, so they're used to it. It's not that awkward."

At this time, Qiao Shan also said:
"Don't be nervous, Dapeng. It's just like when we usually get a foot massage. It's just that no one sees it normally, but today there are a few customers watching."

When Cheng Xi heard what Qiao Shan said, he also laughed.

"Teacher Zuibai, I just reviewed the feeling of filming just now. Actually, I don't think I'm nervous about the crew. I'm quite familiar with them."

"Then why are you filming so hard?"

Cheng Xi looked at him strangely.

Unexpectedly, Dapeng continued:

"Teacher Zuibai, I'm worried about you"

(End of this chapter)