The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"Next, number 24!"

Zhang Tianai continued calling out numbers at the entrance of the audition room.

"Hello, director, my name is Huang Zongze."

After Huang Zongze entered the audition room, he greeted everyone in turn.

"Okay, let's begin!"

Lin Bufan nodded slightly.

Huang Zongze took a deep breath and began to play the role of Wrench according to his own ideas.

"Alright, let's go back and wait for news!"

Huang Zongze would be fine for an idol drama, especially with his roguish charm, but he's not suitable for this movie.

Gong Li and Leonardo DiCaprio, who were standing next to her, shared the same opinion.

Immediately afterwards, he auditioned for more than a dozen roles.

"Next, number 43!"

"Hello, Director!"

Andy Lau walked in.

"Brother Hua, which role are you auditioning for?" Lin Bufan was surprised when he saw Andy Lau walk in, but then he understood.

Andy Lau's status in the entertainment industry is undeniable, but he also wants to break through in his acting career.

This project is a very important resource for everyone, including Andy Lau.

"Director, I'm here to audition for the role of the mute monk."

Andy Lau looked very serious.

Through his personal connections, he already knew the general information about the characters in the movie "Guixu: The Spirit Realm of Mountains and Seas". Among these roles, the only one that suited him best was the mute monk.

This character had almost no screen time in the early stages.

However, the latter half of the movie is still quite outstanding, provided that the acting is good.

The role of a reclusive master will not affect Andy Lau's image as a "supporting actor".

"Brother Hua, please!"

Lin Bufan nodded slightly.

Everyone says that Andy Lau's acting skills are average, but he is very dedicated. Lin Bufan had never worked with him before and didn't know anything about him.

But now, he sincerely says: the outside world's assessment is correct.

"Director, it's me!"

After Andy Lau finished his performance, he seemed to realize something and looked at Lin Bufan.

"Brother Hua, I'm sorry..."

Lin Bufan shook his head slightly.

Perhaps it's because Andy Lau's acting style has become "unique." No matter how he acted just now, Lin Bufan felt that he was just showing off, which was seriously incompatible with the image of a reclusive master.

"All right!"

Andy Lau gave a wry smile and looked at Lin Bufan: "Director Lin, if you have the chance to go to Hong Kong again, be sure to give me a call. I'll take my leave now."

……

Hundreds of people lined up for auditions, and it wasn't until 8 p.m. that the last person finished auditioning.

What are your thoughts on the character "Wrench"?

As Lin Bufan spoke, he turned to look at Zhang Tianai: "Tianai, brew some tea and coffee and bring them in."

"Okay, boss!"

Zhang Tianai responded and then turned and walked out of the room.

"Director, I think Shen Teng is a very good choice for the role of Wrench." Gong Li sat next to Lin Bufan and pointed to Shen Teng's name on the list.

Shen Teng's score wasn't the highest, but upon closer inspection, it perfectly matched the character design of Wrench.

"Agreed!"

After thinking for a moment, Little Li nodded.

"In that case, the role of Wrench is settled."

Lin Bufan nodded slightly. In fact, he had the same thought in mind, so he marked it on the list.

"Boss, the tea and coffee are here!"

Just then, Zhang Tian'ai, along with several staff members, brought in the brewed tea and coffee.

"Boss!"

As Zhang Tianai spoke, she placed the tea in front of Lin Bufan and the coffee in front of Xiao Lizi.

"Give me a cup of tea!"

Gong Li glanced at Lin Bufan, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

"Yes, Ms. Gong Li!"

Zhang Tianai responded and then picked up a cup of tea from the tea tray and placed it in front of Gong Li.

"Coffee is fine with me."

Huo Wenxi, who was standing to the side, then spoke up.

"Tian'ai, arrange for someone to notify Shen Teng to come and sign the contract tomorrow," Lin Bufan said to Zhang Tian'ai.

"Okay, boss!"

Zhang Tianai responded and then turned to leave.

Let's discuss the character of the mute monk again!

As Lin Bufan spoke, he took out the list that had already been marked. Among all the people who auditioned, the seven people who were suitable for the role of the mute monk were Wu Zhenyu, Chris Hemsworth, Quan Xiangyou, Oda Kiyoshi, Jin Shijie, Zhang Guoli, and Tang Guoqiang.

"This Xiaotian Qirang doesn't quite fit the look and appearance; I suggest removing him for now."

Gong Li spoke first, pointing to Xiao Tianqi on the list.

"agree!"

If it were an individual audition, Oda Kiyoshi's score wouldn't be low, but if you put him among these people, he would be the worst one.

"Jin Shijie's physique is too thin, and his appearance does not fit the image of a reclusive master."

"And this Quan Xiangyou, he has a somewhat effeminate appearance, let's remove him."

"This person named Zhang Guoli doesn't fit the description; I suggest removing him."

After a serious discussion, the three of them were left with only Wu Zhenyu, Tang Guoqiang, and Chris Hemsworth.

"The movie will eventually be released worldwide, and for market reasons, I suggest choosing Chris!" Leonardo DiCaprio said earnestly.

"I think Tang Guoqiang is more in line with the character's description," said Gong Li, who was standing next to her, equally earnestly.

Judging solely from the role, Tang Guoqiang's image is clearly more in line with the image of a recluse, a hermit, and his acting skills are also excellent.

"As for the film market..."

Gong Li paused for a moment and continued, "Chris doesn't have much box office appeal on a global scale, so there's no problem at all."

Indeed, if it were a choice between Leonardo DiCaprio and Tang Guoqiang, then without a doubt, the choice would be Leonardo DiCaprio.

But Chris is different. He hasn't filmed Thor yet and is just a third-rate actor in Hollywood. He doesn't have much box office appeal.

"that!"

Just then, Huo Wenxi raised his hand and asked, "What do you all think of Wu Zhenyu?"

As someone also from the Hong Kong entertainment circle, she wouldn't mind if Wu Zhenyu hadn't been nominated, but since he had, she still wanted to try her best for him.

"Miss Huo, in terms of image and acting skills, he is not as good as Tang Guoqiang, and in terms of the film market, he is not as good as Chris. Why choose him?" Gong Li looked at Huo Wenxi with a serious expression.

"Forehead……"

Upon hearing this, Huo Wenxi silently shut his mouth and stopped speaking.

Gong Li is the number one actress in China, and she even has influence in Hollywood. Huo Wenxi can't possibly try to compete with her.

"I still recommend choosing Chris!"

"Tang Guoqiang!"

After arguing for a while, Gong Li and Leonardo DiCaprio looked at Lin Bufan.

Lin Bufan also knew that the conflict between the two of them was partly due to their respective positions and identities, but more importantly, it was also for the sake of the film.

"Tang Guoqiang!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Bufan finally decided to cast Tang Guoqiang as the mute monk.

As Gong Li said, Chris doesn't have any box office appeal on a global scale. Since anyone can do it, he naturally prefers to use his own people.

More importantly, Tang Guoqiang is a better fit than Chris in terms of both acting skills and image, which is the most basic requirement.