Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

Chapter 190 Host Selection and Recruiting

After returning from Jing Tian's place, Zhang Yang began working on casting for "Lost in Thailand." As for arranging resources for Jing Tian, ​​Zhang Yang was not in a hurry.

To be honest, the ceiling for acting skills isn't very high that can be improved through hard work. For many actors, their acting potential is predetermined from the day they enter the industry.

This is not a joke, it's the truth.

At this point, some people might say that those Hong Kong stars of the 80s and 90s were also young and handsome at first. Their ultimate success was the result of their hard work. If you don't believe me, just look at Andy Lau.

Admittedly, Andy Lau worked very hard, and Chow Yun-fat also waited by the elevator for the higher-ups just to get a chance to be recognized. Their success was the result of hard work.

However, many people may overlook the fact that the reason why those big stars in the 80s and 90s were able to enter the industry in the first place was because they had talent. That's why they entered the training classes. Don't say it was because of their good looks. There are plenty of actors with good looks. Why did they become famous?

This is also the reason why the saying "minor fame depends on promotion, major fame depends on fate" has always circulated in the entertainment industry. Talent can get you into the industry, but whether you become famous or not depends on whether God will give you face.

Look at those stars who were once very popular in the Hong Kong film industry. Take Zhao Wenzhuo for example. His first role when he entered the industry at the age of 19 was Erduo, who acted opposite the popular star Li Lianjie and held his own. If it weren't for the protagonist's halo, how could Erduo have been beaten to death?

For example, Leung Chiu-wai, Lai Ming, Wong Tsu-han, and Lam Ching-ha.

Many people say that the stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 80s and 90s had great acting skills, but they forget how fierce the competition was back then.

If we were to compare this to an example from the era of internet traffic, it would be the idol girl groups of South Korea. Look at those girl groups that debuted; to emerge from such fierce competition, each one of them must be incredibly talented.

If we were to look for another example, it would be the world of football. Look at all the black football stars who have made it big; they are all a combination of talent and hard work.

Therefore, in Zhang Yang's view, a person's acting potential, or even a person's potential, is pretty much set from the day they are born. This is also why Lei Jun said that doing the right thing at the right time often leads to greater success.

Are there any negative examples? In the era of internet traffic, there are simply too many.

Look at those celebrities in the era of internet traffic. They've acted in so many dramas, but what's the final result? Many of them have not only failed to improve, but have actually regressed.

Logically speaking, the meaning of a book will become clear after reading it a hundred times.

The same is true.

The same applies to acting.

Unless this person doesn't want to improve their acting skills and also lacks talent.

Otherwise, any talented actor who has acted in so many productions would have seen their acting skills improve at a visible rate.

In this era of internet celebrities, not only do they lack talent, but they also don't work hard. It would be a miracle if they had any good acting skills.

Look at what those popular celebrities do after they become famous.

They're making a fortune!

Filming, getting endorsements, participating in variety shows.

Under such circumstances, it's no wonder that acting skills can't be improved.

Therefore, Zhang Yang believes that Jing Tian's potential is limited. Even if she is given a better script, her acting skills are not enough to support the role. "Si Teng" is just an exception.

After all, the reason why "Si Teng" became popular was because the character's temperament was similar to that of Jing Tian herself, making many people feel that Si Teng should be like that. This is also why Jing Tian acted in many dramas after "Si Teng", but the response was not mediocre. Her acting skills could not support the depth of the characters.

Therefore, Zhang Yang's career plan for Jing Tian is very simple: to star in an idol drama with good ratings or a movie with good box office every two years to maintain her status. As for winning awards, forget about it.

Yang Mi even wanted to become a People's Artist, but what did she do besides winning a major award for her work "The Creation of All Things"?

What? You mean the Best Actress at the 3rd London International Chinese Film Festival? Okay, whatever makes you happy.

In the time that follows.

While keeping an eye on the online discussions about Xuewei Beer, Zhang Yang also followed up on the progress of the beer's handling and was simultaneously looking for actors for "Lost in Thailand".

Okay, Wang Baoqiang is definitely not going to be replaced in the movie "Lost in Thailand". If he were replaced, it wouldn't have the same feel.

As for Xu Zheng, to be honest, his acting skills are amazing, but Zhang Yang really doesn't like him.

Of course, this is from the perspective of a boss. After all, no one likes someone who is always backstabbing others. You can choose to go solo, but the "Lost in Hong Kong" incident really makes it difficult for Zhang Yang to comment.

Therefore, Zhang Yang decided not to use him.

Who should we replace?

Zhang Yang initially thought Shen Teng was good, but then thought better of it. At that time, Shen Teng was still acting in stage plays. His later success was inseparable from the fact that he had been acting in stage plays for many years.

Therefore, Zhang Yang decided to let this king of comedy in the Chinese entertainment industry continue on his original trajectory for now.

Zhang Yang couldn't choose Shen Teng, so he considered Deng Chao. After all, Deng Chao was also a comedian. However, in Zhang Yang's opinion, Deng Chao was the kind of actor who clearly had the face of an art film but insisted on proving himself in the comedy field, which was really a thankless task.

Look at Deng Chao's breakout roles: "Happiness Like Flowers", "Sweet Honey", "Diamond Love", "Ten Years of Love", "Partners", "The Dead End" - which one of them is a comedic role?

He's clearly more suited to an artistic career, but Deng Chao dreams of becoming Stephen Chow, which is really hard to judge.

In the end, Zhang Yang also rejected Deng Chao. He also wanted to see if he could still run wild on the comedy path like he did in the original timeline without "Running Man".

After much deliberation, Zhang Yang decided to choose Dong Chengpeng, a director whose reputation had been dragged down.

When it comes to Dong Chengpeng, many people's first impression is "Jianbing Man". Of course, many people may not have seen the movie, but they must have heard about how the movie tricked moviegoers out of their tickets.

Because of "Jianbing Man", even films that Dong Chengpeng made later, such as "Sewing Machine Band", which were at least above average, were subconsciously criticized as bad movies.

For example, "The Big Winner," which became a hit on video platforms during the mask-wearing period, is also a rare gem of a film.

There's also the movie "Keep You Safe," which is quite good, but it was also affected by his past reputation.

For Dong Chengpeng, "Jianbing Man" was both an opportunity and a burden. It opened the door to his career, but at the same time, it also damaged his reputation. Whether it was good or bad, no one can say for sure.

Finding Dong Chengpeng has another advantage: it can also help cultivate a director.

Zhang Yang isn't a god. Even if he filmed day after day like a robot, he couldn't possibly recreate all the good movies from his memory. So, at this point, he needed someone trustworthy to handle it.

Dong Chengpeng is from Northeast China. Admittedly, people from Northeast China have a bad reputation in the era of internet traffic. However, Zhang Yang felt that Dong Chengpeng was still very trustworthy in terms of his interpersonal skills.

Therefore, Zhang Yang felt that as long as Dong Chengpeng was given a chance to achieve success and earn a considerable income, if the other party still betrayed him, then Zhang Yang could only admit that he was blind.

"Just do what you want to do," Zhang Yang recalled. At that time, Dong Chengpeng was still working at Sohu.

Zhang Yang was surprised to find out that Dong Chengpeng was already quite famous at that time. With the help of China's first online talk show, "Da Peng De Bu", Dong Chengpeng was considered a big name in the industry.

In particular, the comedic shorts and exaggerated performances in "Da Peng De Bu" already show the prototype of "Diao Si Nan Shi".

Not only that, Dong Chengpeng also starred in the movie "Million Dollar Bride", which marked his big screen debut.

After learning about Dong Chengpeng's information, Zhang Yang easily obtained his private phone number and then dialed it directly.

On Dong Chengpeng's side, he had just finished recording a program and was watching the replay when his assistant came over to tell him that Director Zhang from Xingchen Entertainment was calling him. Without saying a word, he quickly ran to the side to answer the phone.

"Director Zhang, did you need something?"

Dong Chengpeng's attitude was very humble, which is quite normal.

After all, given Zhang Yang's current status in the entertainment industry, it would be very easy for him to destroy a minor celebrity like Dong Chengpeng.

Therefore, Dong Chengpeng's humble attitude is already a common practice in the entertainment industry for those in lower positions to those in higher positions.

"Here's the thing, I watched your show 'Dapeng, No, No,' and I think you're very talented in directing and acting in comedy. Star Entertainment is in dire need of talent. How about it? Are you interested in developing your career at Star Entertainment?"

"ah?"

Dong Chengpeng was stunned for a moment.

He was stunned by the unexpected windfall.

He seems very successful at Sohu, but he's actually quite miserable. His monthly salary is only 5000 yuan, and with other income, he only makes 30,000 to 50,000 yuan a month.

Despite this, Dong Chengpeng has repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Sohu for its cultivation in public, regards General Manager Zhang as a role model, and said that he has learned key workplace skills from him.

However, Dong Chengpeng is not stupid. Can Xingchen Entertainment be compared with Souhu? Not to mention anything else, just take Xie Dikui. Who in the industry doesn't know him? After being poached by Zhang Yang's Xingchen Entertainment, it is said that those who jumped ship with him have at least doubled their salaries.

Zhang Yang is known in the entertainment industry for being a spendthrift. In his early years, he was even called a sucker by many for filming "My Love from the Star." Even so, Zhang Yang didn't seem to be angry about it, and many people still cooperate with him.

Admittedly, Sohu treats him well, but he doesn't want to just be a host. He also has dreams of becoming a singer, a director, and a big boss.

Therefore, Dong Chengpeng was truly stunned by Zhang Yang's recruitment.

Seeing that Dong Chengpeng had stopped responding, Zhang Yang said calmly, "Dapeng, the company is still short of a top host. If you come over, the host position for 'The Voice of China' will be yours."

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Upon hearing Zhang Yang's words, Dong Chengpeng was completely stunned.

Why are these offers coming one after another? He really wanted to accept them immediately, but thinking of Zhang Chaoyang's kindness in recognizing his talent, Dong Chengpeng didn't immediately agree to Zhang Yang's poaching offer.

"Director Zhang, thank you for your high regard. To be honest, I never expected someone as insignificant as me to catch your eye. However, I am now a contracted artist with Sohu..."

"Da Peng, you don't need to worry about Sohu. As long as you're willing to come to Xingchen Entertainment, I'll take care of everything else. You don't need to worry about salary either. I, Zhang Yang, never mistreat my own people."

Now that things have come to this, Dong Chengpeng naturally seized the opportunity to say, "Thank you so much, Director Zhang. Don't worry, I will work hard at Xingchen Entertainment and live up to your expectations."

Not only did he host "The Voice of China," but he also became a host for Star Entertainment, an actor, and a director.

As someone in the entertainment industry, no one knows better than him how difficult it is to make it big.

There are so many people in the entertainment industry who want to become famous, it's even more intense than the college entrance exam. There seem to be a lot of stars in the industry, but in reality, only a handful of people can truly stand out and become stars.

Think about it carefully: how many students graduate from professional schools each year, how many self-taught individuals rush into the industry, and in the end, only a handful become household names?

Many people have excellent acting skills, but they suffer from a lack of recognition and can only play minor roles in various film crews. After more than ten years, they might be able to become a familiar face and become a so-called veteran actor.

Besides them, what about the rest of those who didn't even become veteran actors? They either went behind the scenes, took civil service exams, or left the industry in despair.

But to be honest, even artists who have established themselves in the industry are actually quite anxious inside.

Everyone was just coasting along on set, waiting for their own chance.

But becoming famous is not that easy.

There's so much to be sacrificed for this!

Therefore, Dong Chengpeng told himself that he must seize the opportunity Zhang Yang offered him.

Zhang Yang's promise to mentor him as a director made his heart race even faster.

Being a director isn't something you can do just because you're talented.

After all, these days, film and television production investments often amount to tens of millions of yuan, and if they lose money, the investors will definitely be devastated.

Under such circumstances, no one would dare to entrust such a big task to a young director who has no experience, qualifications, or achievements.

The key question is, without the opportunity to prove themselves, where do young people get their achievements and experience?

This is an endless loop.

and so.

We can only keep enduring it.

Therefore, you can see that the resumes of those famous directors are all particularly rich.

I've done everything from script supervisor and assistant director to assistant director, executive director, production assistant, and camera assistant.

They even write scripts for others, working as the most hardworking on-set screenwriters, holding the script and revising the lines. They have to listen to everyone in the crew and write whatever they are told.

They even went into acting to build connections.

Even worse.

He could even write proposals for variety shows at a TV station, and maybe, over time, become a producer or something.

Even so, you need someone to help you get in; otherwise, you wouldn't even be able to get a job as an outsourced radio or satellite TV program host.

Therefore, in a society like China where connections are paramount, it's extremely difficult for a director to make a name for themselves.

Now that Zhang Yang says he wants to promote Dong Chengpeng to be a director, how could he not be excited?