Chapter 364: First Test
“Aren’t you taking me home? Where are you driving?”
Mei Ting sat in the passenger seat, pretending to be angry and ignoring Wang Shu.
Slowly I realized that Wang Shu’s driving route was wrong, and he immediately said in a faint tone.
“I said I would take you home, but I didn’t say I would take you home now.” Wang Shu laughed.
After hearing this, Mei Ting pursed her lips and rolled her eyes at Wang Shu.
She knew Wang Shu was joking, and she was not really angry inside, she was just pretending to be cool.
Wang Shu drove with one hand and reached out to pinch Mei Ting's face with the other hand.
Seeing this, Mei Ting deliberately leaned toward the car window to prevent Wang Shu from pinching her.
Interactive all the way to the villa where Wang Shu lives.
Mei Ting walked into the villa and followed Wang Shu's footsteps, then said with a smile: "The environment and style are good, but the location is a bit out of the way."
She also thought about buying a villa, but for many years All my savings were given to my ex-husband, Director Hao Da. I had no money and couldn't buy anything even if I wanted to.
Moreover, as an actress, even if she buys a villa in the suburbs of Beijing, it is impossible for her to live there permanently.
Because whether it is work or daily communication, living in the city is the most convenient.
For example, Zhou Xun does not live in a big villa in the suburbs, but always lives in an apartment on the East Second Ring Road.
"It doesn't matter, it will develop in the future." Wang Shu answered the conversation while passing water to Mei Ting.
“Is that so?” Mei Ting heard this and blinked at Wang Shu.
Of course she knew that the suburbs of Beijing would develop sooner or later.
It’s just that I don’t know that it’s the year of the monkey and the month of the horse.
Wang Shu saw that Mei Ting was not very smart and pointed out: "The Olympic Games will be held in Beijing this year."
"After the Olympics, Beijing will usher in tremendous development."
"The real estate industry will definitely be very hot by then. Not only will the suburbs of Beijing develop, but housing prices will continue to skyrocket."
"So, if you believe me, you can buy some real estate for investment."
"If you invest in buying a house now, you will see huge returns in a few years."
Wang Shu It is not said that the economy took off after 2008 and housing prices across the country soared.
This topic went too far, and Mei Ting looked like she was not very smart. It was useless to talk too much.
Taking the Beijing Olympics as the entry point is just right.
Compared to Mei Tiao, who had little money in her hands at the moment, Zhou Xun, a young rich woman, made a lot of money by accident.
In addition to living in a high-end apartment near Sanyuan Bridge, in order to have a place to gather with friends, I spent tens of millions to buy a luxury villa in the suburbs of Beijing.
Because of my feelings, I bought a courtyard house in the second ring road city. After many years, it was worth hundreds of millions.
Although I was not very smart and missed the listing of Huayi, the several properties I bought are worth a lot of money after appreciation.
“No money!” Mei Ting spread her hands, as if no matter what you say, it’s useless no matter how much you say, I don’t have money.
Seeing Wang Shu look over, he explained with a downcast expression, "Hao Po wanted to make a movie, but he spent all his time there."
Wang Shu saw this and held Mei Ting in his arms. , and said with relief: "It's okay, I'll make more money later."
Mei Ting did not respond and looked up at Wang Shu.
Wang Shu looked at the glistening water in Mei Ting's eyes and her charming appearance, lowered his head and kissed her.
Mei Ting also responded to Wang Shu’s kiss.
Then
"Who is better, me or Hao Po?" Wang Shu asked.
Mei Ting bit her lip and did not answer.
"Speak quickly!" Wang Shu urged.
Mei Ting still didn’t answer.
“Are you going to say it?” Wang Shu made a lot of noise.
Mei Ting couldn't bear it and had to answer.
Biting her lips and saying as softly as a mosquito: "You"
January 7th.
Casting for the zombie blockbuster "Taipei Trip", which boasts an investment of 300 million, has officially begun.
"Train to Taipei" was born out of the Korean zombie film "Train to Busan".
This "Train to Busan" is a zombie film directed by Yeon Sang-ho and starring Kong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Soo-an, Kim Eui-sung, Ma Dong-seok, Choi Woo-sik, etc.
The film tells the story of a single father, Shi Woo, who took his daughter to Busan on the KTX high-speed train. The train was attacked by zombies. In order to survive, the people on the train fought desperately against zombies and unknown viruses.
It was released in South Korea on July 20, 2016. It won the Best Film Award at the 20th Canadian Fantasy Film Festival on August 4, and was nominated for the Best Film Award at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards on May 3, 2017.
Production cost, 10 billion won.
Based on the exchange rate of RMB to Korean won in 2015, that is 5500W RMB.
With a production cost of only 55 million W, a hit movie was produced that swept across theaters in Hong Kong Island, Taiwan, Singapore and other Asian regions.
At the casting scene, people were coming and going. Actors from most of the entertainment industry came to audition whenever they had schedules.
With an investment of 300 million, the title of the first zombie blockbuster in mainland China and even Asia is really attractive.
No one wants to miss this opportunity, and everyone wants to get a piece of the pie.
"Danchen, have you tried for the first time?" Xu Huanhuan asked quickly when he saw Yan Danchen coming out of the audition room.
“It’s passed.” With a smile on his face, Yan Danchen shared his joy with Xu Huanhuan. January 7th is just the first audition for "Travel to Taipei". It mainly selects some actors with more suitable images through fixed makeup.
Wang Shu will personally select the actors after the re-examination.
Therefore, Wang Shu did not come to the audition site on this day, and the staff was in charge.
"It's good to pass. I was worried to death just now." Xu Huanhuan said, patting his chest.
"I have been worried that I will not be able to make it through, and now I am finally relieved." Yan Danchen answered happily.
While the two were talking, Zeng Li came out of another audition room. After Yan Danchen and Xu Huanhuan saw them, they immediately walked over and asked: "Sister Li, have you passed?"
Hearing this, Zeng Li sighed and shook his head.
“Huh?” Yan Danchen was surprised.
Zeng Li forced a smile and asked: "What about you?"
Yan Danchen and Xu Huanhuan looked at each other and replied hesitantly: "It's over."< br>
Zeng Li had already expected it from the expressions on their faces. After hearing what they said, he immediately smiled and said: "Congratulations to you two."
Xu Huanhuan and Yan Danchen looked at each other again and said with relief: "I think I can pass, probably because I have worked with Director Wang before."
"Those who auditioned knew this, so they let me "I passed."
This is not to show off her friendship with Wang Shu, but to express that she was able to pass not because of the suitable makeup image, but because the audition staff did it for Wang Shu's sake. Let her pass the audition.
There is no competitiveness in passing this kind of audition. Even if you enter the next round, you will be kicked out.
To put it simply, it means that Zeng Li is no worse than them, and they are just lucky to be able to survive.
Yan Danchen understood what Xu Huanhuan meant and said: "I also think those people easily let us pass the audition because they knew that we had a relationship with Director Wang."
Zeng Li knew that Xu Huanhuan and Director Wang Yan Danchen was trying to comfort her, and smiled with a controlled expression: "No matter what, keep it up you two, I look forward to the good news that you will get the role."
Yan Danchen and Xu Huanhuan smiled bitterly after hearing this.
The two of them were self-aware, so they considered the worst.
This kind of film resource is destined to be highly competitive.
Passing the preliminary test does not mean you will be selected.
Possibly. It’s just an empty joy.
"I hope so." Xu Huanhuan sighed.
Zeng Li, who had not even passed the preliminary examination and had been rejected, now comforted herself: "You have to have confidence."
"Didn't you say that? Director Wang didn't do the filming. I don’t particularly care about the actor’s status, but more about whether the actor fits the role in the script.”
"So, even if there are many big-name actors coming to audition for this play, you will still have a chance."
Yan Danchen sighed and then added, "I hope so."
Everyone was thinking It is clear that Wang Shu’s casting really paid attention to whether the actor’s image conforms to the script.
But there were too many actors coming to audition, including many popular and well-known actors.
There are more big-name actors auditioning, which means that there is a greater chance of a big-name actor who fits the role in the script.
And when a big-name actor fits the image of the character, other actors have to step aside.
Although Yan Danchen became famous with the hit drama "My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox", just because an idol drama became popular does not mean that she is a big-name actor.
Especially in the field of movies, there is not much to say.
“Have confidence!” Zeng Li saw that Yan Danchen and Xu Huanhuan’s emotions turned from happy to depressed at first, and felt that they were influenced by her, so she continued to comfort her with regret.
After hearing this, the two of them gave her a forced smile one after another.
Zeng Li was helpless. She, the one who had been rejected in the first test, had now come out of her depression. The two people who had passed the first test were in a worse mood than her.
Where can I go to ask for an explanation?
On the other side, Yang Mi, Jiang Xin, Dong Xuan, Shu Chang and others also passed the preliminary examination, and the next round was personally interviewed by Wang Shu.
There were many actors who came to audition at the preliminary audition, but there were no big-name actors.
Because big-name actors want to save face, they always skip the preliminary audition and go directly to the final audition.
Of course, if some big-name actors feel that it would be disrespectful to come to audition, they don't have to come.
Wang Shu’s main theme is that everyone has a chance. Whether he can seize the opportunity depends on the individual.
"Changchang, did you pass the audition?"
Liu Yifei called Shuchang.
When she first debuted, she would go to the crew for her first audition.
Today is different from the past. Now she is starring in "The King of Kung Fu" with Chen Long and Li Lienjie. She is a popular actress and naturally falls into the category of being exempted from the preliminary examination.
"It's passed." Shu Chang said happily.
"Congratulations." Liu Yifei also said happily.
"Haha, thank you." Shu Chang responded with a smile, and then asked, "What about you? Are you coming to the audition?"
"Me?" Liu Yifei was silent for a moment and said, "I still have to think about it."
"Ah?" Shu Chang was surprised, "Sissi, this movie directed by Wang is the first zombie movie in our country. Do we still need to consider this?"
After saying that, he seemed to have thought of something, so he said in surprise , "Are you going to Hollywood to develop your career?"
"The King of Kung Fu" is a Sino-US co-production, and Shu Chang also knows about Liu Yifei's career plan, so he made this judgment.
“No” Liu Yifei responded intermittently.
(End of this chapter)