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Chapter 102 Audition 2

During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Zhao Yun joined Gongsun Zan; this is only mentioned briefly in historical records.

This is why not many people are interested in this role.

But Jiao Enjun was different; he had a longer-term vision.

Zhao Yun didn't appear frequently in the early stages of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," but in the later stages, he became a character with a protagonist's aura.

Jiao Enjun also saw this point. If Cheng Sheng wants to film the "Three Kingdoms" series of movies in the future, then he will have the opportunity to continue to participate in the subsequent film and television works of "Three Kingdoms".

Actually, there was another reason why Jiao Enjun was able to audition for the role of Zhao Yun.

That is, Zhao Yun holds a special place in the hearts of the Chinese people.

Regardless of how small Zhao Yun's role is in the movie, a good performance would still bring huge benefits to Jiao Enjun.

In the hearts of the Chinese people, Zhao Yun is a perfect example of a military general who is both loyal and brave, virtuous and talented. His status is characterized by both historical contributions and literary elevation.

According to the Records of the Three Kingdoms, although Zhao Yun did not obtain the highest military rank in Liu Bei's group, he actually participated in major battles such as the Battle of Bowangpo, the rescue of Liu Bei at Changbanpo, and the Battle of Hanshui. He also independently commanded the pacification of two counties in Yizhou, and his military talent was recognized by later historians.

In the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Luo Guanzhong used classic episodes such as "single-handedly rescuing the lord" and "intercepting the river to seize A Dou" to push his image of loyalty and bravery to its peak, making him a "victorious general" in popular perception.

Zhao Yun's image in silver armor and white robes has become a visual symbol of the ideal military general in Chinese culture, and its popularity is beyond doubt.

He has been selected as one of the top three "most popular Three Kingdoms figures" for 20 consecutive years.

The only military general statue in the Military Generals Corridor of Wuhou Temple is dressed in civil official attire, symbolizing his Confucian general qualities.

In video games and movies, the percentage of positive characters has consistently remained above 90%.

Such a character could have its own series; Jiao Enjun's far-sighted vision made him realize this.

If Cheng Sheng were to direct "Zhao Yun" on his own in the future, would he have the best chance of becoming the perfect choice for the role of Zhao Yun?

Jiao Enjun's consideration is very good. If Cheng Sheng really does make a film about Zhao Yun, he might actually choose Jiao Enjun, since Jiao Enjun's acting skills and temperament are quite suitable for Zhao Yun.

Several people entered the audition room in succession, but none of them stayed as long as Su Chang.

Clearly, these people failed their auditions.

Li Lulu, in particular, came out in less than two minutes.

This made Li Lulu's face turn very ugly.

Seeing Li Lulu like this, the people waiting outside all showed gloating smiles.

Li Lulu is no minor celebrity.

In 98, at the age of 17, she traveled from mainland China to Yizhou with a group of celebrities to attend the 35th Golden Horse Awards ceremony.

At that time, she was just starting out and collaborated with Zhu Shimao on "I Only Shed Tears Three Times". She became a familiar face in more than a dozen films and television series, including "Confucius" and "Little Island". Meanwhile, she was accompanied by well-known artists and actors such as Milk Tea Liu, Wu Junru, and Su Qi.

Li Lulu had no hope for this year's Golden Horse Awards; she was just going out to broaden her horizons and cheer on the veterans. However, the Golden Horse Awards never came to present their awards.

Unexpectedly, Li Lulu became the biggest dark horse, surpassing many big names to win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress. With her performance in "Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl," Li Lulu reached the peak of her career right from the start, winning honors that many actresses could only dream of. However, this was followed by wave after wave of ridicule and mockery.

Some say that "Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl" is vulgar and should be excluded from the Golden Horse Awards. Others say that Li Lulu became famous overnight by taking her clothes off, and that her low-level performance is not worthy of being considered high art. However, what does slander matter to Li Lulu? She is a princess!
With the fame brought by the Golden Horse Awards and the resources she had, Li Lulu's acting career went smoothly afterward. In 2000, she starred in "It's All Because of Angels", which made her a top-tier actress in the entertainment industry.

If they failed their Golden Horse Award Best Actress auditions, are they even worse off?
This made subsequent artists feel very uneasy when they went to audition.

People went in for auditions one after another, and those who came out looked disappointed, which meant they had failed the audition.

But if you come out looking excited, it means you've succeeded in the audition.

Ultimately, only a small percentage of people succeed.

Li Heiniu also participated in the audition.

The role he auditioned for was Guan Hai, who in history led 100,000 Yellow Turban soldiers to besiege Beihai County and fought against the reinforcements sent by Cao Cao, but was eventually defeated by Guan Yu.

Guan Hai is also an important supporting character in Cheng Sheng's film. He follows Zhang Jiao from the beginning of the uprising and has quite a few lines.

Cheng Sheng listened quietly as Li Heiniu explained the character Guan Hai, and couldn't help but nod in approval.

It seems Li Heiniu did his homework.

Although Li Heiniu has many scandals and negative points in the future, some of the characters he has created are still quite profound.

In the future, the internet will be filled with doubts about Li Heiniu's acting skills, with some even saying that he only knows how to appear on variety shows.

The netizens who expressed these opinions were mostly born in the 00s.

But many of them don't know that Li Heiniu's performance in his early years was outstanding.

She has given profound performances in "Soldiers Sortie" and "Aftershock", as well as showcasing her multifaceted nature in "Beijing Love Story" and "Beijing Youth".

In fact, Li Heiniu was hailed as one of the four most popular young actors in mainland China in his early years. His early roles, such as the image of a refined scholar, left a deep impression on people.

In particular, the four war-themed works, namely "Soldiers Sortie", "My Chief and My Regiment", "Life and Death Line" and "Good Guy", constitute the most colorful chapters in Li Heiniu's acting career.

In these works, Li Heiniu's portrayal of a young soldier has deeply impressed audiences, showcasing his outstanding acting skills.

Unfortunately, as Li Heiniu frequently participated in various reality shows in the future, his comedic style appeared somewhat stiff, and he seemed to gradually deviate from his original intention.

Especially after "Running Man", his image and style changed significantly. He seemed to have become arrogant and behaved extremely awkwardly.

His popularity on reality shows quickly boosted his fame. The "Big Black Bull" persona contrasted sharply with his image in TV dramas, attracting a large audience.

However, with the rise in popularity of reality shows, his performances in film and television works seem to have gradually lost their former charm.

When watching TV dramas, viewers are often influenced by the personalities and characters portrayed in reality shows, leading to preconceived judgments—a subconscious reaction.

Li Heiniu is still quite well-regarded by Cheng Sheng, mainly because of his ability to read history books, his understanding of the character Guan Hai, and his strong physique, which is very fitting for Guan Hai.

(End of this chapter)