Chapter 173 I am not willing to drain you dry.
Xu Kong had to admit that after watching Feng Ziyan's audition, he was indeed a little moved.
I originally thought it was an ordinary relationship account.
He should give Feng Yuan some face, but it was definitely impossible for him to really let him play such a crucial role as Shen Mo.
But now it seems that Feng Ziyan's acting talent is indeed a bit scary.
And he is quite spiritual. He only read Shen Mo's character script once and was able to perform at such a level.
He is definitely one of the best actors in the world.
The most important thing is that when acting with the other party, apart from the exaggerated appearance at this time, the other party seems to fit the role quite well.
Feng Ziyan's appearance itself belongs to the type that is not cute, even a little lonely, but she also feels vaguely well-behaved.
"Acting is quite interesting."
After the audition, Feng Ziyan looked unfinished.
Then he looked at Xu Kong: "Director, how was my performance?"
Xu Kong hesitated for a moment and then said truthfully:
"You are very talented."
Feng Ziyan felt a little proud when she heard Xu Kong praising herself.
"That's for sure"
Then he looked at Xu Kong expectantly.
"Did I pass the audition?"
"I quite like this character."
Xu Kong did not agree directly, but said:
"You should follow our crew's stylist to change your outfit first."
Hearing Xu Kong say this, Feng Ziyan began to hesitate.
"Huh?"
"Do I need to cut my hair?"
"I spent several days designing it myself"
Xu Kong:.
He really hesitated at this moment.
The other party's character, coupled with his seventeen-year-old age, is definitely not a peaceful one.
I'm afraid that now it's just a whim, and later the rebellious phase will come, and I can't stand the filming life of the crew, and I will just run away.
"Then think about it carefully now."
Feng Ziyan is really considering it seriously.
It seems that to her, acting is as important as her colorful dreadlocks.
"Forget it, just cut it, I can still pick it up after filming"
"Isn't it said that a good actor will sacrifice for his role?"
After Feng Ziyan thought for several minutes, she finally spoke.
When Xu Kong saw each other again in the afternoon, Feng Ziyan's original dreadlocks had disappeared.
Instead, she wore a short ponytail.
The original motorcycle girl's outfit has changed to something more simple, looking like ordinary girl-next-door clothes.
Not to mention, after changing the costume, I really feel more in line with the character in the play.
“Too rustic”
But Feng Ziyan herself didn't like it.
I couldn't help but pout and complain.
"You have to adapt to your current identity."
"When you join the group later, remember that you are no longer Feng Ziyan, but Shen Mo."
Xu Kong didn't know whether his decision was right or wrong.
But currently, Feng Ziyan is indeed unexpectedly suitable for this role.
And judging from his performance during the audition, Xu Kong was quite satisfied.
As for when it was time to actually start shooting, he was not sure whether he would make it more difficult for himself.
Feng Ziyan's audition was conducted alone.
But recently, auditions for other roles are also going on simultaneously.
It took more than a week to slowly finalize some of the main supporting roles in the entire drama "The Long Season".
Everything was almost ready, and everything finally entered the stage of shooting.
Although the background of the story itself is in the Northeast, Xu Kong still chose the south as the real filming location, just like in his previous life.
Mainly for the atmosphere and texture of the entire show.
This made Ding Decong, a producer and Northeastern veteran, slightly dissatisfied.
However, he cannot say that he is obedient to Xu Kong's decision now, but he will basically not raise any objections.
The day before he left the capital to officially join the group for filming, Xu Kong went to meet someone.
It’s Wu Youxue, whom we haven’t seen for a long time but have been in contact from time to time.
Wu Youxue does seem to be quite busy since he came back and became the deputy director of Mango.
This business trip to the capital was also an evening appointment with Xu Kong.
"Sorry, I didn't expect it would take so long."
Although he had explained it to Xu Kong in advance, Wu You quickly apologized when he learned it.
Xu Kong waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care.
After the two chatted for a while, Xu Kong couldn't help but ask the real question.
"Director Wu, why did you ask me out this time?"
Before Wu Youxue came to the capital this time, he even took the initiative to make an appointment with him, although he did not rule out the possibility of meeting Xu Kong while on a business trip.
But Xu Kong is more inclined to come to him with a high probability of finding something.
"Then I won't beat around the bush."
"I actually want to invite you to participate in the show this time."
Although he is already the deputy director, Wu Youxue is still in charge of Mango's variety show section.
It can be seen that since returning from Wu Youxue, various actions have not stopped.
Even Xu Kong, who doesn't pay much attention, has heard a lot of rumors during this period.
Including the latest season of "Singer", which was very popular last year, as well as various new variety shows and revisions of old shows, etc.
It is equivalent to starting a drastic reform campaign as soon as we come back.
But this is understandable. After all, since Wu Youxue's so-called vacation last year, variety shows, which was originally Mango's best, can be said to have become a mess.
Not to mention new popular variety shows, even some of Mango's own old IP programs have seen repeated declines in popularity and data.
So far this year, for most of the past half year, Mango, which had almost an absolute advantage in variety shows, has been suppressed by TV stations such as Tomato and Ocean.
In the past, no one would believe it.
There are many factors that influence it. After Wu Youxue left, the new person in charge of Mango was not capable enough.
But in the game between Wu Youxue and Mango executives, he must have made some moves.
Otherwise, given Mango's current domestic top variety show production standards, it is impossible that the data of variety shows will remain so poor.
Now that Wu Youxue is back, the first thing is to bring Mango's variety show back to its previous level and data.
Xu Kong also thought that the other party would invite him.
After all, with his current traffic and popularity, if Wu Youxue shoots a new variety show, Xu Kong's joining will indeed bring greater attention in the early stage of the show.
But what he didn't expect was that Wu Youxue didn't seem to want him to join his new show this time.
Instead, he took out a paper form directly.
"This is the list of most of the variety shows we will broadcast in the second half of the year."
Xu Kong took a look. I discovered that it was more than just a simple variety show name.
Even the specific format, planned guests, expected recording, and broadcast time are very detailed.
And it’s not just new variety show projects, including several of Mango’s own resident variety show IPs that are relatively popular now, as well as the latest season of “Singer”, which was a hit last year, etc., all of them are included.
"Director Wu, what do you mean?"
Xu Kong asked with some uncertainty.
"Look at when you have a schedule and see if there are any programs you are interested in."
Although he had speculated before, Xu Kong was still a little surprised to hear Wu Youxue say it himself.
He originally thought that Wu Youxue came this time to ask him to help join the show and bring some traffic and popularity to his new show.
But now it seems that what the other party means is that Xu Kong can choose among these variety shows this year, whether they are well-known IPs or those that are still in the preparation stage.
As long as he wants to, he can participate in almost everything.
Mango's variety show resources are definitely among the best in the entire entertainment industry.
Although the two met in a tacit understanding and did not mention the incident when Xu Kong refused to sell the copyright to Li Xun, Wu Youxue was obviously reciprocating the favor this time, so he took the initiative to approach Xu Kong.
Xu Kong was a little confused for a while.
If it had been before the broadcast of "Legend of Sword and Fairy", these variety shows would have been very useful to him.
In particular, several of the popular old variety shows have been broadcast for so many years, and the number of viewers has almost always been stable.
Bringing the entire cast and crew to be guests for an episode will definitely have a very good effect on promoting the new drama.
But now, with his new drama about to start filming, Xu Kong really doesn't have that much time.
Moreover, the route he is currently taking is not the same as most domestic entertainment top-notch ones.
Even Zhu Yu told him that it would be better for him to participate less in reality shows and variety shows.
Intentionally reduce exposure.
This will have a better effect on transformation.
But Wu Youxue came here specially. If Xu Kong directly refused this kind offer, it would be unjustifiable.
"Just this "Autumn Concert"."
Xu Kong finally chose a new music variety show.
It's a non-competitive one. From the introduction of the program, it should be the kind where a bunch of musicians are invited to eat, drink, chat, and sing together.
There isn't even a formal stage, and the atmosphere is more relaxed and casual.
It is indeed more suitable for Xu Kong's current state.
While recording won't be too tiring, it's also equivalent to taking a vacation to rest.
Seeing the program chosen by Xu Kong, Wu Youxue was obviously stunned for a moment.
He couldn't help but ask: "Our guest lineup for the new season of "Singer" this year is quite strong."
"Aren't you going to participate?"
Wu Youxue's suggestion must be out of good intentions.
Although the recording has not officially started yet, judging from the invited guests, the popularity will definitely not be lower than last year.
For any singer or artist, participating in such a variety show that is likely to be a hit will be of great benefit to his career.
However, Xu Kong declined in the end.
"Singer" is a live broadcast format, and the stage itself is also relatively formal.
Just rehearsing and recording will probably take a lot of energy and time.
His main priority right now is definitely the filming of "The Long Season".
Moreover, the rhythm and exposure of a popular variety show like "Singer" are too high, which can easily affect your subsequent filming status.
Although Wu Youxue felt a little regretful about Xu Kong's choice, he did not give any further advice.
In fact, most of the industry peers, including many netizens, believe that Xu Kong will release his new album within this year.
After all, when other people release albums, the main problem is the songs. Whether you write them yourself or invite songs from some songwriters, it is a relatively time-consuming process.
Xu Kong is different, although he has not released a few official singles this year.
But just the soundtrack in Fairy Sword, including an entire album prepared for Su Zhi.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the yield is as high as that of a sow.
And last year Xu Kong won the best male singer at the music festival. The most questioned thing is that he does not have an album of his own.
If it were any capable musician, he would definitely try his best to prove himself.
So Wu Youxue initially thought that Xu Kong would choose to participate in "Singer" this year.
That kind of stage is indeed the most suitable place for him to promote his new album.
If Xu Kong knew what Wu Youxue was thinking, he might not be able to help but complain.
He didn't even have time to help arrange and produce the remaining songs in Su Zhi's "Su Xu".
Xu Kong had plans to release a new album last year, but now it seems that it can only be postponed indefinitely.
The night before she left the capital and officially joined the group, Su Zhi lay limply on the bed.
You can also see the gradually fading light red palm prints on the round curves.
"Let me go to the set with you."
Su Zhi suddenly turned her head and looked at Xu Kong beside her.
"What?"
Xu Kong was obviously stunned for a moment.
Mainly because some of them didn't respond.
"Join the group with you."
Su Zhi talked about her plan.
"Anyway, I probably haven't made any announcements recently."
"After you finish filming during the day, help me with the accompaniment for my new album at night."
Xu Kong was shocked when he heard this.
Filming during the day and helping Su Zhi make an album at night, she would most likely have to encourage her from time to time.
No matter how good your health is, you can't stand being made like this!
"Just kidding."
Just when Xu Kong was thinking about how to get Su Zhi to give up this terrible idea, Su Zhi smiled lightly and said.
This gave him some relief.
Su Zhi is indeed a little different from before.
In the past, with Su Zhi's character, she would never have said the word "joking".
Although he still has the same ascetic face that basically never changes, when he gets along with Xu Kong, he will still show an inconspicuous smile occasionally, and his smile is pretty good-looking.
"I'm not willing to drain you dry"
Then she added.
Xu Kong:.
The next morning, when Xu Kong woke up, Su Zhi was still asleep.
When he saw the white snow exposed by the corner of his quilt, he instinctively wanted to reach out and pat it, but in the end he controlled it.
When his hand reached its place, he turned to pull the quilt to cover Su Zhi.
The crew and actors left separately.
Guo Zihao, for example, had already helped Xu Kong find a filming location almost half a month in advance.
Xu Kong got on the plane with producer Ding Decong.
After spending almost four hours, we finally arrived at our destination.
The third drama "The Long Season" directed by Xu Kong also ushered in the official launch day.
(End of chapter)