Chapter 286 Audition
Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
More than 20 male actors including Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Zhang Hanyu, Liu Ye, Fu Dalong, Deng Chao, etc. came to Yishu Company one after another.
The audition selection for "The Crowd" officially begins today.
Although Zhou Xiaofa was also sitting in the audition room with Wang Shu, he was just a decoration, and Wang Shu was the only one who made the final decision.
In the lounge, more than 20 actors gathered together. Those who were familiar with each other were chatting with each other with smiles on their faces, while those who were unfamiliar sat beside them and waited silently.
Everyone knows that coming here today is all about competition.
Deng Chao was chatting with Zhang Hanyu, Hu Jun and others. They had previously starred together in "Assembly" directed by Feng Xiaogang.
This drama has just been completed not long ago, and several people are still familiar with each other.
However, because Deng Chao was filming "Assembly" at the same time as "Sweet Honey", he kept running on both sides.
Even though he only played a small supporting role in "Assembly Number", in Feng Xiaogang's eyes, Deng Chao's behavior still caused trouble during the filming of "Assembly Number".
Therefore, Feng Xiaogang was very unhappy with Deng Chao, and he was holding his breath and never had an attack.
Therefore, Feng Xiaogang disliked Deng Chao very much.
Deng Chao also knew Feng Xiaogang’s attitude.
It is precisely because of this that he is eager to make friends with Wang Shu.
In the original timeline, Feng Xiaogang was quite dissatisfied with Deng Chao because he was cheating on him during the filming of "Assembly".
Before the release of "Assembly", Feng Xiaogang led a team to promote the movie, and Deng Chao publicly announced his relationship with Sun Li in front of the media cameras.
It was originally a press conference to promote the movie and expand the topic of "Assembly Number", but it turned into a hype for the relationship between Deng Chao and Sun Li.
Feng Xiaogang had a dark face on the spot and walked out immediately. Although he did not mention Deng Chao by name in the subsequent interviews, he was full of weirdness.
After that, the two never shared the stage together for ten years.
It wasn't until Deng Chao got into the spotlight that the two of them had a moment of laughter at the Golden Rooster Award Ceremony that put their grudges aside.
It can be said that Deng Chao's contract with Huayi will not be renewed after it expires, which is also the reason for his enmity with Feng Xiaogang.
Because of the film projects Huayi invests in, usually only those directed by Feng Xiaogang can be popular.
Deng Chao offended Feng Xiaogang and would no longer be able to appear in a film directed by Feng Xiaogang, so it would be difficult for him to stand out.
Facts have proved that the result is indeed the case.
Since "Assembly", Deng Chao has never appeared in a film directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Although he appeared in some films directed by other directors invested by Huayi, he did not make much waves.
A few people were chatting about things on the set of "Assembly", but no one mentioned anything about this audition as if they had a clear understanding.
Deng Chao glanced at the many actors in the lounge from time to time, feeling very stressed.
But he is not without confidence.
Because Sun Li gave him confidence again.
Not long after, it was Deng Chao's turn to step into the audition room.
"Hello, Director Wang, hello Director Zhou." Deng Chao knocked on the door and entered, saying hello politely.
Zhou Xiaofa nodded, and then limited a section for Deng Chao to perform without any physical objects.
Today is the first day of auditions. It is just a preliminary selection and a batch will be passed through two criteria.
One is a test of acting skills, and the other is Wang Shu's preliminary senses.
In short, in this way, Wang Shu judges whether the actor's acting skills and image are up to standard.
When the audition ends today, the actors who meet the standards will receive a rough version of the script when they leave, and they will come back for a retest tomorrow.
The actors’ makeup will be set for the audition, and then they will perform again according to the script in the set makeup.
The actors who meet the requirements this time will successfully get the role.
Wang Shu watched Deng Chao's performance with a smile on his face. No one could tell what he was thinking.
The leading male lead and the second leading male lead in "The Crowd" are Tie LaoDa and Xiao Qiang respectively. Neither of these two roles is suitable for Deng Chao.
Not to mention that Deng Chao's acting skills are average, but his image is not suitable.
However, there are many male characters in the play, so there is no problem in giving him a supporting role.
Nothing more.
Wang Shu watched Deng Chao leave the audition room, and then continued to audition other actors.
When Hu Jun and others saw Zhang Hanyu coming out, they couldn't help but gathered around and asked, "How is it?"
Deng Chao shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.
Hu Jun felt even more nervous when he saw this.
Since "Dragon", many people think that Hu Jun is a martial arts actor. In fact, he is not at all. It is just because of his image and role that this misunderstanding was created.
Zhang Hanyu was also quite nervous. Even though he had a personal relationship with Wang Shu, he didn't dare to say that he would definitely get the role. At the same time, he was worried that not meeting the requirements would embarrass Wang Shu.
Huang Xiaoming and Chen Kun were also increasingly nervous. They didn't know what the outcome would be before they entered the audition room.
Soon, it was Chen Kun’s turn.
He knocked on the door and walked into the audition room. Like Deng Chao, he shouted respectfully: "Hello, Director Wang, hello Director Zhou."
Wang Shu smiled back, and Zhou Xiaofa greeted Chen Kun. Follow the audition process for your performance.
Looking at Chen Kun who was a little nervous, Wang Shu thought silently.
The image of Chen Kun is not suitable for Boss Tie, nor is it suitable for the villain Xiao Qiang.
But it’s not like we can’t give him a role.
Boss Tie’s younger brother Tie Chengjun, the character who was killed by the villain Xiao Qiang in the film, can be played by Chen Kun.
Wang Shu thought of Zhou Xun and already had plans in his heart.
As time passed, the day of auditions came to an end.
Ten people including Zhang Hanyu, Fu Dalong, Chen Kun, Liu Ye, and Liu Ye got the script, and more than 20 people finished half of it in the first day.
The ten people who got the script were only slightly relieved. They knew in their hearts that they had just passed the preliminary test, and tomorrow was the day that decided everything.
If it were any other small director, given their status in the entertainment industry, they would definitely not be willing to be screened out like this.
But Wang Shu is a great director, and the plays he directs are different.
As more than twenty well-known actors in the industry left One Tree Company one after another, news about the first round of auditions quickly spread throughout the film and television circles.
Chen Kun immediately called Zhou Xun.
"Hello." Zhou Xun's distinctive smoke voice sounded.
Chen Kun heard this voice and said with a smile: "I passed the first round of auditions today. I am calling you to thank you for recommending me to Director Wang."
"No matter what the result is tomorrow, after you return to Beijing, I will treat you to a big dinner to welcome you."
"First round?" Zhou Xun was surprised when she heard this. The two of them were very good friends, so she didn't care about things like inviting them to a big meal. "Yes, the first round." After hearing Zhou Xun's doubts, Chen Kun immediately explained, "There are more than 20 male actors who have qualified to audition this time, and then there will be two rounds of auditions to finally determine the actors."< br>
“Today is the first round of auditions. Director Wang should mainly look at the actor’s image. Although there was no physical performance during the inspection, I think there will be no problem as long as he is qualified. Not particularly.”
“The most important thing is for Wang Shu to judge whether we audition actors fit the image of the script characters.”
“After the first round of auditions, there are now only more than 20 people. Ten left.”
"Then each of the ten of us got a rough script. We will go for the second round of auditions tomorrow. We will first set the makeup and then perform according to the contents of the script to decide on the final candidate."
"That's it." Zhou Xun was stunned, and then asked, "Then are you confident that you can pass tomorrow's audition?"
Chen Kun pondered for a moment, and replied truthfully: "I briefly read the script. At first glance, the character and age of the male protagonist are not suitable for me. With the way Director Wang selects actors, there is a high probability that I will not get this role."
"But I am the second male lead and other supporting roles. I can give it a try."
"But Liu Ye, Zhang Hanyu, Fu Dalong and others are all here, so it may still be a bit uncertain."
"Liu Ye? Didn't he go to the United States?" Zhou Xun was surprised when he heard this.
She previously collaborated with Liu Ye and Chen Kun on "Balzac and the Little Dressmaker", which was nominated for the U.S. Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and became the 25th best foreign language film at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival and Hong Kong Island. The opening film of the French Film Festival.
All three of them went to the Cannes International Film Festival for this movie.
In the same year, the film "Landscape of Love" starring Liu Ye and Lin Jiaxin was shortlisted for the Venice International Film Festival, and then he co-starred with Li Xinjue in the film "Minnie" adapted from Wang Anyi's novel, and was nominated for the 8th place for this film Best Actor at the Changchun Film Festival.
He also starred in the movie "Heavenly Lovers" with Tao Hong and Dong Jie, which won the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 15th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Prior to this, Liu Ye had already won the Golden Horse Best Actor for "Lan Yu".
After that, he co-starred with Zhang Ziyi and Li Binbin in the spy film "Purple Butterfly", which was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival.
At the beginning of 2007, Liu Ye even starred in the feature film "Dark Matter" with Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep.
Zhou Xun knew the news and thought Liu Ye was in the United States, so he had doubts.
"It seems that he took time to come back for the audition." Chen Kun answered his guess.
He also knew about Liu Ye's filming with the Oscar-winning actress in the United States.
Therefore, I felt a little unhappy.
The two are in competition for the role in the movie "The Crowd", and Liu Ye has obviously already filmed with the Oscar-winning actress in the United States, and he still wants to come back to compete for the role in this movie.
This is why Chen Kun is a little unhappy.
Zhou Xun thought for a moment and understood what was going on.
Liu Ye has been working in the field of art films over the years, and the films he has participated in have been shortlisted for both the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.
It’s just that both him and the films he starred in were only shortlisted.
I want to win a prize but never get it.
This time, starring in the drama "Dark Matter" with Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep, she is also aiming to win an award.
However, no one can say whether he will win the prize or not.
Now that Wang Shu is directing an art film, Liu Ye, who wants to win an award, will definitely not want to miss it.
"With him, Fu Dalong, Zhang Hanyu, etc., it seems you are under a lot of pressure." Zhou Xun said with a smile.
“There is no way, the competition is too fierce.” Chen Kun sighed.
“Competition is competition, but it is not without opportunities.” Zhou Xun expressed relief.
She didn't know what to say at this time, so she could only say this.
After all, the competing actors are all good, and Chen Kun has no advantage at all.
"Alas." Chen Kun sighed and said, "No matter what the outcome is, I have to thank you for recommending me to Director Wang."
"So. What do you want to eat after returning to Beijing? , Just say it."
"Haha." Zhou Xun laughed twice and said, "I just told Director Wang, it didn't help much."
When Chen Kun heard this, he said: "If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have a chance to audition at all, let alone pass the first round and enter the second round today."
"I have read the script in the second round. Even if I don't get the main role, I should be able to try other supporting roles. Maybe I can be chosen by Director Wang."
"Supporting role?" Zhou Xunzhang He opened his mouth and chewed on Chen Kun's words.
“Of course it would be better if you can play a starring role, but the competition is too great.” Chen Kun sighed, “So, the first thing is of course to try out for a starring role.”
“If you play the starring role If you can't get the role, just try for a minor supporting role."
After saying that, he then said, "Okay, I won't talk to you anymore, I have to go back and figure out the script and strive for it. There will be a good result tomorrow.”
"Okay!" When Zhou Xun heard Chen Kun say this, he was convinced.
Then the two hung up the phone.
Zhou Xun looked at the phone and thought for a while, then dialed Wang Shu's phone number.
"Hello." Wang Shu's voice sounded.
“Are you done with today’s audition work?” Zhou Xun asked with a smile.
"I'm done." Wang Shu replied.
As for Yishu Company’s audition today, many people in the entertainment industry knew about it. He just assumed that Zhou Xun had heard about it and didn’t think much about it.
"How was the test?" Zhou Xun asked again pretending to be confused.
"More than ten people were wiped out, leaving ten people." Wang Shu answered truthfully.
“The remaining ten people?” Zhou Xun continued to pretend not to know.
Wang Shu heard the words and immediately explained, and Zhou Xun also suddenly understood at the right time.
She then asked: "Where are Chen Kun and Huang Xiaoming? Have they entered the second round?"
Chen Kun and Huang Xiaoming both obtained audition qualifications through her relationship. From Zhou Xun's point of view, when mentioning Chen Kun, you have to mention Huang Xiaoming.
Of course, Chen Kun is her good friend and is very different from Huang Xiaoming.
"Without Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun entered the second round." Wang Shu said.
"Ah? Isn't Huang Xiaoming there?" Zhou Xun pretended to be surprised.
"No, his image is not suitable." Wang Shu gave a reason.
Hearing this, Zhou Xun drew inferences and said: "So, Chen Kun entered the second round because he fit the character image in the script?"
"Can it be possible? Tell me, which role does it fit?"
After hearing what Zhou Xun said, Wang Shu suddenly understood.
He was still wondering just now, how could Zhou Xun be so concerned about the results of the audition when he was busy filming?
It turns out
I already understood.
Then he deliberately did not give details, but said with a smile: "The ten actors who entered the second round all match the image. The specifics will not be known until tomorrow after the makeup is finalized."
< br>(End of this chapter)