Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

Chapter 125 Joining the Group

These past few days, Zhang Qilin has been spending all his free time reading scripts, in addition to attending classes on time.

After he finished reading the script once, he felt like dying.

It's so difficult!

The entire script is supported by dialogue, with sharp conflicts and strong emotions.

No matter which character in the show, they all have at least three lines of dialogue.

He originally thought that, like other dramas, the supporting characters would only have one or two lines throughout the entire series, so he could start by writing character biographies for the supporting characters with few lines.

After reading the script, he realized he had been too naive.

This drama has more than a dozen characters and more than 4 words of dialogue alone.

Each character has a complex backstory.

To truly understand each character is undoubtedly a huge challenge.

He couldn't help but rub his temples, staring into deep thought at the densely packed script.

To truly understand each character, simply memorizing their lines is far from enough; one must also delve into their life experiences within the specific historical context.

With so many roles, he simply couldn't immerse himself in the characters using the reincarnation of a female warrior.

He was afraid that if he didn't fully understand the character, he wouldn't be able to get out of character, and he would go crazy first.

Zhang Qilin took a deep breath and rallied his spirits.

He knew that complaining was useless, so he had three months to learn by himself, bit by bit.

In the days that followed, Zhang Qilin immersed himself in the study of the various characters in "Wotou Guild Hall".

He studied the script repeatedly, memorized the lines, and took notes.

I even consulted a lot of materials related to the historical background of the script, striving to gain a deep understanding of each character from all aspects.

With only a few days left before joining the production team, Zhang Qilin focused his mind and concentrated.

A surge of light filled his mind, and the Heavenly Compass appeared before him.

He silently asked himself, "Daily Fortune Teller, what should I pay attention to after joining the crew?"

The compass shimmered with light, and the runes on the surface of the divination tube flickered.

A jade divination stick flew out of the divination tube.

[Neutral draw, draw]

On the day of the crew's arrival, Xu Fan was unable to attend due to work. During the script reading, the director asked him to temporarily impersonate Jin Murong and recite the lines. No one believed he could recite the lines well. (Reward: Psychological Profiler Fate Fragment +1)

After seeing the fortune slip, Zhang Qilin didn't have time to think about it.

First, I borrowed the performance materials of "Wotou Guild Hall" from the archives and watched them repeatedly on the computer.

In particular, Xu Fan's delivery of Jin Murong's lines, both in rhythm and emotion, was remarkable.

He also combined the information he had previously consulted to speculate on Jin Murong's possible growth trajectory and the causes of her personality.

He meticulously recorded his understanding of Jin Murong in his notebook, from her family background and social status to her emotional changes in every scene of the drama.

By the end of May, it was already getting hot.

1:30 PM on the 29th

Zhang Qilin arrived at the rehearsal hall for the production of "Wotou Guild Hall" with the script in his arms.

He pushed open the door and went inside.

The room was very quiet, with sunlight streaming in through the high windows, illuminating a newly erected set in the center.

He looked at the two-story building made of wooden planks and wondered if it would collapse if someone stood on the second floor.

There was no one in the rehearsal hall at that time.

He tried carefully to go up to the second floor.

Once he reached the second-floor ground floor, he deliberately stomped his feet hard.

Not moving.

He breathed a sigh of relief, then couldn't help but laugh at himself for overthinking.

How could the set built by the film crew not be sturdy?

He then found a chair, sat down, and began reading the script.

After an unknown amount of time, the door to the rehearsal hall was pushed open again. Zhang Qilin looked up and was stunned when he saw who it was.

It's Guo Yijun, who was in the same drama as him a few days ago and played the female lead, Hu Niu.

Zhang Qilin stood up and greeted him with a smile, "Teacher Guo, who are you looking for?"

Guo Yijun was also surprised to see Zhang Qilin. She walked in and said with a smile, "I'm here to report for duty. You are—"

Zhang Qilin was also surprised to hear Guo Yijun's words.

She played the lead role in "Rickshaw Boy" but ended up playing a supporting role in this film?

But he quickly realized what was going on and explained with a smile, "Teacher Guo, I was assigned to this play to learn, I didn't expect you to be in the 'Wotou Guild Hall' cast too."

Guo Yijun nodded, having roughly guessed what was going on.

Zhang Qilin's current situation would definitely be a headache for the director in other production teams.

Only a production team like "Wotou Guild Hall," which boasts a star-studded cast, could accommodate him.

Guo Yijun smiled and put her bag on the chair next to her: "Don't call me teacher anymore. I came here to gain more experience. With such a good script and such a strong lineup, 'Wotou Guild Hall' is a rare opportunity."

The two then discussed their respective interpretations of the script.

A moment later, the door opened again, and a kind-looking man in his forties walked in.

Zhang Qilin and Guo Yijun stood up together and bowed slightly to the visitor: "Hello, Teacher Ma."

Ma Xingyao, a veteran actor of Beijing People's Art Theatre, was a classmate of Song Dandan and Liang Guanhua.

Ma Xingyao waved to the two of them with a smile: "Hey, you two are here pretty early. Young people are so energetic."

After that, several familiar faces came in one after another. They were all veterans of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, and they were well-known even outside.

More and more people.

As soon as Song Dandan entered, her hearty laughter instantly brightened up the entire rehearsal hall.

She greeted everyone with a smile: "Wow, you're all here so early! It seems everyone is very enthusiastic about this film!"

Ma Xingyao replied with a smile, "Of course! With such a good script as 'Wotou Guild Hall,' who wouldn't value it?"

Following closely behind, He Bing brought in a man who looked about 70% like him.

He Bing smiled and said to Song Dandan, "Sister, your laughter has made the whole room lively."

Song Dandan laughed and joked, "How can I compare to your mouth? You're one of the four wonders of the Beijing People's Art Theatre."

"Sis, you never hold back with your words."

The two exchanged a few words before greeting the others.

Approaching Zhang Qilin, He Bing patted him on the shoulder: "Kid, I heard you did a good job in 'Rickshaw Boy'. Now that you've joined the 'Wotou Guild Hall' crew, you'd better seize the opportunity and learn and practice more."

"Teacher He, I will definitely study hard. Please give me your guidance if there is anything I don't understand."

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"No problem. If you don't understand anything, just ask. If I'm not here, ask my brother He Jing. He graduated from the PLA Academy of Arts."

Zhang Qilin quickly asked, "Hello, Teacher He."

He Jing, who looked seven-tenths like He Bing, smiled and nodded at Zhang Qilin.

He Bing offered him a few words of encouragement, then went to greet others.

Zhang Qilin walked up to Song Dandan and greeted her with a smile: "Teacher Song, it's an honor to be in the same group as you. I hope to learn more from you."

Upon hearing this, Song Dandan smiled even more brightly: "Oh, no need to be so polite."

As everyone was exchanging pleasantries, the door to the rehearsal hall was pushed open again.

Pu Cunxin, Yang Lixin, Lin Zhaohua and several others walked in.

Behind them followed the main members of the film crew.

The laughter in the rehearsal hall subsided considerably when these people entered.

Lin Zhaohua's gaze swept across the room, then he looked at the assistant director: "Is everyone here?"

The assistant director quickly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Director Lin, everyone is here except for Mr. Xu Fan, who couldn't make it due to work."

Lin Zhaohua nodded.

He then walked to the center of the rehearsal hall, cleared his throat, and the previously noisy hall quickly quieted down.

"Now that everyone is basically here, let me say a few words," Director Lin said calmly. "First of all, welcome to the 'Wotou Guild Hall' crew, welcome home."

Upon hearing the director's words, everyone applauded a few times.

Lin Zhaohua continued, "Among those who came this time are old friends and new faces, but regardless of whether they are old or new, the reason they came here is because they have reverence and passion for this script and the stage."

"I don't need to say much about the weight of Liu Heng's script; everyone knows it. This year's revival will only bring more pressure. The audience's eyes are discerning, especially those who have seen the previous version. They all have comparisons in mind. We cannot, and absolutely cannot, produce a play that is worse than last year's."

His gaze swept across the faces of the main actors, including Song Dandan, Pu Cunxin, and He Bing: "We have three months of rehearsal time, which is neither long nor short. Today is the first time we've done a joint reading. Let's get the lines down, get a feel for the characters, and test each other's charisma."

"Especially the relationships between the characters. The dozen or so people on this stage live in the same courtyard. They are all intertwined, and if one thing is done, the whole thing will be affected. When you deliver your lines, you need to be able to hit the heart of your opponent and also be able to respond to the lines that your opponent throws at you."

At this point, Director Lin turned to the assistant director: "When is Xu Fan confirmed to be able to join the crew?"

The assistant director replied in a low voice, "Director Lin, Mr. Xu Fan's work will take another two days. The earliest he can come is the afternoon of the day after tomorrow."

Lin Zhaohua pondered for a moment, then scanned the entire room again, finally settling on Zhang Qilin.

"Xiao Zhang," Lin Zhaohua called out directly, "You're here to learn, but you can't just bring your eyes and ears to learn. Xu Fan isn't here today. Her role is quite important in the opening scenes, so someone has to read her lines smoothly. Today, during the group reading, you'll take over and read her lines smoothly."

As soon as he finished speaking, a very slight commotion arose in the rehearsal hall.

The veteran actors exchanged glances.

He Bing and Song Dandan glanced at Zhang Qilin, somewhat worried.

Everyone knows that.

Word order.

Especially on the first day of the production team's formation, there was a reading session where the director and all the lead actors were present.

It's not just about reading words.

You need to get the timing right and give the basic emotional direction in order to connect with the other characters.

Otherwise, the entire reading session will be affected.

Jin Murong, such a complex female character, is she temporarily replaced by a young man who came to study?

Isn't this making things too difficult for newcomers?

Lin Zhaohua ignored the others and calmly looked at Zhang Qilin: "Is there a problem? You don't need to act, but you need to read the lines clearly and convey the meaning. This is also part of learning, and a very important part at that."

Zhang Qilin, now prepared, met Lin Zhaohua's gaze and said, "Director Lin, no problem, I will do my best to make the lines smooth."

Despite his nervousness, he knew that this was something he absolutely could not back down from.

Pu Cunxin, who hadn't spoken since entering, couldn't help but glance at him a few more times upon hearing this reply.

Jin Murong has quite a few lines.

How many days has Zhang Qilin had the script?

Where does such confidence come from?