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

"Director, Ms. Jingtian is truly perfect for the role of A'Ruo..."

Gong Li looked at Lin Bufan with a serious expression.

Jingtian's simplicity and innocence are her natural self; she doesn't need to deliberately act anything.

Listening to what Gong Li said, Lin Bufan closed his eyes and imagined the scene of Jing Tian playing A Ruo.

indeed!

Just like Gong Li and Leonardo DiCaprio said.

The character of A'Ruo seems to have been tailor-made for Jing Tian.

The best acting is never about how realistically you act, but about you becoming the character.

Therefore, for many roles, suitability should take precedence over acting skills.

"You're right, no one is more suitable for this role than Jingtian."

After a long while, Lin Bufan opened his eyes and looked at Zhang Tianai: "Tianai, Jingtian shouldn't have left yet. Call her back."

"Okay, boss!"

After Zhang Tianai left, only Lin Bufan, Gong Li, Xiao Lizi, and Huo Wenxi remained in the room.

"Except for the male lead, all the roles have been finalized."

Lin Bufan continued, looking at everyone, "Based on these past few days of auditions, who do you think is most suitable for the role of Yun?"

These past few days of auditions haven't just been for the roles I originally played.

At the same time, they are also considering candidates for the male lead.

"I have a few candidates here."

As Gong Li spoke, she took out a list she had written down long ago: "Wen Zhang, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Wu Yanzu, Peng Yuyan, Robert Downey Jr., John Cusack."

These people were all carefully selected by Gong Li.

First, you need to meet one requirement: good looks + acting skills. At the same time, you also need to be young. Being good-looking alone won't work, being good-looking alone won't work, and being young alone won't work either.

After comprehensive screening, she selected these few people.

As for Robert Downey Jr. and John Cusack, they are a bit too old, but considering the global box office, it's not impossible for them.

"This is my list!"

As he spoke, Xiao Li handed the list he had written down to Lin Bufan.

Hu Ge, Wen Zhang, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Nicholas Tse, Wu Yanzu, Peng Yuyan.

Compared to Gong Li's list, Hu Ge was added, but Robert Downey Jr. and John Downey Jr. were missing.

"I'm enough to carry Hollywood's box office. Their ages don't fit the roles," Leonardo DiCaprio said confidently, looking at Lin Bufan and Gong Li.

But thinking about it carefully, what Leonardo DiCaprio said makes sense.

"This is the list I made."

Huo Wenxi, who was standing nearby, took the opportunity to hand the list to Lin Bufan.

Nicholas Tse

It's called a list, but in reality, there's only this one name.

Huo Wenxi's intentions were obvious.

However, it's within a reasonable range. After all, she had said before that if she could have both, she would try her best to get them.

"This Nicholas Tse is definitely not suitable."

Leon didn't know Nicholas Tse well; based solely on their previous audition, he thought the other actor was pretty good.

But if you really understand, you'll know that Nicholas Tse's acting skills these days are all about looking handsome. He may be young and handsome, but his acting skills are far from good.

This is why Gong Li did not select him.

Hearing Lin Bufan say this, Xiao Li didn't say anything, after all, he was just making a suggestion.

Huo Wenxi, who was standing to the side, wanted to say something, but looking at Lin Bufan's expression, he opened his mouth but said nothing.

She knew very well that if Lin Bufan hadn't made a decision, then so be it.

Now that he has made his decision, he will not go back on his word because of anyone.

Lin Bufan looked at the list that Gong Li and Xiao Li had compiled in his hand, and it was just as Xiao Li had said.

Robert Jr. and John were both immediately eliminated by Lin Bufan.

It wasn't just because of Leonardo DiCaprio's words; Lin Bufan's main thought was that the male lead was a Hollywood star, and the main antagonist was from mainland China.

Initially, his idea was to cast Leonardo DiCaprio as the male lead, and then choose a mainland actor for the main villain.

There aren't many age restrictions for the role of the main villain; you can choose from a large pool of veteran actors, so it's not particularly difficult.

However, Lin Bufan did not expect that Leonardo DiCaprio would choose the role of the villainous male lead.

This leaves very few options for the character Yun.

Moreover, the choice of Leonardo DiCaprio as the main villain means that the lead actor's status absolutely cannot be low; a newcomer is definitely not an option.

Otherwise, if the movie is released, Leonardo DiCaprio's fans might think he's playing a supporting role to a newcomer, which could easily cause a negative impact.

If we can't choose from Hollywood, we have to choose a top male star from mainland China, at least that would be acceptable.

"Even Hugo won't work!"

Lin Bufan thought for a moment and then drew an X over Hu Ge's name.

After the last incident, Hu Ge underwent some minor cosmetic surgery on his face. This wouldn't have much of an impact on a normal movie, but this time it's different; he's not suitable for it.

Although Wu Yanzu is very handsome, he lacks the depth and refinement of someone from a "thousand-year-old family," and Peng Yuyan is the same.

In reality, after much deliberation, only three people were deemed suitable: Wen Zhang, Huang Xiaoming, and Chen Kun.

In truth, Lin Bufan preferred the emblem.

Herald's acting is incredibly natural, as if he was born to do it.

However, the things this guy did in later generations were truly a headache.

If this movie is successful, there will definitely be a sequel.

What if he says something like, "Brother, I'm having such a great time!" which affects the subsequent filming?

"However, upon closer reflection, the main reason why Emblem's reputation collapsed so severely is because of Ma Yili."

He got his start by getting resources through Ma Yili, so after that incident, his resources declined rapidly.

"But what if the emblem hadn't been secured by Ma Yili?"

Lin Bufan closed his eyes, pondering this question.

Sometimes, the harder a man is oppressed, the harsher his retaliation will be.

"Beneath the emblem, Huang Xiaoming, and Chen Kun—who do you think has the best chance of winning?"

Lin Bufan opened his eyes and looked at Gong Li and Xiao Li.

"I choose Huang Xiaoming."

Before Gong Li and Leonardo DiCaprio could speak, Huo Wenxi spoke first.

She chose Huang Xiaoming because he is adept at social maneuvering, has many friends and extensive connections in the entertainment industry.

When Emperor Entertainment Group opened its first branch in mainland China, and she was the general manager, she needed to build connections in the entertainment industry, and Huang Xiaoming was a very good bridge for her.

"I think this emblem is pretty good!" Little Li, standing to the side, pointed to the name of the emblem and looked at Lin Bufan.

"I think Chen Kun is more suitable!"

Gong Li, who was standing nearby, offered a different opinion.

The current situation is that three people have put forward three different candidates, and in the end, Lin Bufan has to make the final decision.