Chapter 747 Real Casting
Gu Wei and Zeng Li did not meet frequently.
Both of them are very busy at work, and because of their age, it is difficult for them to work together on a film.
In addition to filming, Gu Wei appeared in variety shows, some for publicity, some because of favors, and [Hua Shao], who went on trips to relax in the name of work.
Zeng Li never appeared in variety shows. During her breaks from filming, she would only rest at home or go shopping and eat with her close friends. Her life was relatively simple.
In the past two years, as short videos have become more and more popular, Zeng Li fell in love with making Douyin in his spare time as a supplement to his life and work.
“Um~Sister Li, I didn’t expect you to be quite lively when you recorded the short video.”
After dinner, the two of them sat in the living room chatting and watching TV. Gu Wei took his mobile phone to browse I happened to see Zeng Li’s account on Douyin.
Click on the personal homepage and scroll down. It has not been long since Zeng left Douyin, and she has about a dozen works. At first, she was a little cautious and couldn't let go, but later she became more and more casual.
Many of the works imitate popular videos on the Internet, but they don’t have the airs of big stars or beautiful women at all, and they are very relaxed.
The comments from netizens in the comment area are also very interesting.
【Is this Zeng Li? Isn't it a copycat show? ]
[Sister, although you are not the star with the most fans on Douyin, you are definitely the most down-to-earth]
[It turns out that big stars have such a happy personality in private, I love it~]
【Sure enough, she looks good in everything she does, even those funny moves are pleasing to the eye】
Zeng Lizheng was concentrating on watching TV, and the Beijing TV station was broadcasting "The Glorious Era" starring Zhang Yi.
Hearing Gu Wei's words, he turned to look at the mobile phone he was holding, and happened to see his funny dance scene.
"The assistant staff around me all like to use Douyin. They will take some pictures by themselves if they have nothing to do. Later, they took me to take pictures together. It felt quite interesting," Zeng Li said with some embarrassment.
She didn’t think too much when she was tweeting. She thought it was quite fun at the time, but now that Gu Wei saw her, she felt a little bit depressed.
"Haha. It's really interesting. Sister Li, you are very down-to-earth and popular with others."
"I just took pictures casually for fun, I didn't think too much about it."
"If you plant flowers with intention, they won't bloom, but if you don't intend to plant willows, they will form shade."
Sister Li, if you are interested, you can keep shaking. Audio updates.
Don’t do it too often, just ask your assistant to record a random segment when filming.
Douyin will be a good channel for promoting new dramas in the future.
It’s not as important as Weibo.”
Gu Wei didn’t mention bringing goods. With Zeng Li’s current fame and income, bringing goods would be too low-end, lowering her grade.
She does not bring goods, does not live broadcast to make money, she is completely free to film what and when to film, just like Douyin’s slogan: “Record a beautiful life! ”
Netizens will also show the greatest kindness when it is not utilitarian.
“I know, I only posted it because it felt interesting”
The two of them were talking, and Gu Wei slowly lay down, resting his head on Zeng Li's thigh, and moved left and right into a comfortable position.
"Are you going to the Golden Rooster Awards in a few days?"
"I have been filming TV series for the past two years, and I have no works shortlisted, so I don't plan to join in the fun.
What about you? ?”
Zeng Li placed his slender fingers on Gu Wei’s head and massaged him gently.
"I have to go, [Wandering Earth] has been shortlisted for several awards, and the organizer invited me to be a guest at the lottery."
"Have you nominated it?" Zeng Li asked curiously.
“No, it is too difficult for a science fiction film like [The Wandering Earth] to be nominated for Best Actor.
[Young You], which is currently in theaters, is fine, but the registration time for the Golden Rooster Award is It’s May to July, [Young You] can only wait for the next one.”
“[Young You] not only has a good reputation, but also has such high box office, it has a great chance of winning next year’s Hundred Flowers Awards.” The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers event is held every two years and is held on a rotating basis. If you miss one event, you will have to wait another two years.
"Based on my acting skills and popularity, there should be no problem, but last year's Hundred Flowers Best Actor was me. It's difficult for the organizer to give me this award for two consecutive years."
Zeng Li smiled and said: "You still have a long career. , there will definitely be more and more similar awards in the future.”
No words for a night, just enjoy the tenderness.
Early the next morning, Gu Wei took Zeng Li out of his home and went directly to the library of a university in the capital.
When the two arrived, the crew had already arranged the venue.
Because of Gu Wei's instructions, Zeng Li specially wore plain and elegant clothes when going out and put on very light makeup.
When you get to the set, let the makeup artist do a simple touch up and then you can shoot directly.
"I have said many times that I will not take students with me." Zeng Li stood up from his desk and walked to the side to get the materials with a calm expression.
“Take a look at this first.” Gu Wei, dressed in a student uniform, followed from behind.
His age and appearance are not inappropriate at all for playing a college student.
"I have read the paper you sent via email and replied to it.
I made it very clear that I do not agree with your use of modern concepts to analyze the history of ancient literature.
So don't It's a waste of time." Zeng Li picked up the information on the table and walked back, his refusal evident in his words.
“This is not an essay, it is a science fiction literature online competition, this is a schedule.
Submit your papers every week, and eliminate a group every week, and the one left at the end is the champion.”
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"What's the point of telling me this?"
"You are opposed to the collision of modern thought and ancient literature because this is a topic that cannot be verified.
But if I change the way "
Gu Wei pulled up a chair, sat at the table next to him, and opened his laptop.
“I have signed up for the competition, science fiction theme.
The story is a collision between modern ideas and ancient systems, and the theme is what if life was lived again."
"Why choose the theme of living life again? "
"Everyone wants to live a new life more or less, because there are always too many regrets in life.
So the real meaning of this story is to cherish the present and live for the good."
There are only two people in this scene, Gu Wei and Zeng Li, and the total duration in the TV series does not exceed 5 minutes. , the lines and plot were very simple, and after two takes, the director felt that there were no problems and passed it.
"How was it?
Do I act like a university professor?"
After filming, the crew packed their things and Zeng Li stood aside.
Gu Wei gave a thumbs up
“Very elegant, like a university teacher.”
Zeng Li chuckled: "When I was studying at the Chinese Theater Academy, I also thought about staying in school to be a teacher after graduation, but by chance, I came out to film."
"The Chinese Theater Company sadly lost its famous teacher~"
"It's not as exaggerated as you said. I still know how much I weigh. In terms of acting skills, I can't compare with Mei Ting, Zhang Ziyi and Qin Hailu.
I wanted to stay in school at that time because I was generally afraid of acting. I won’t have the opportunity to act after I finish my career.”
This idea is a bit strange, but it makes sense when you think about it.
In film schools, those with good acting skills and potential will of course want to become stars. Only those who are not successful or want stability will become teachers in schools.
After filming, Gu Wei bid farewell to Zeng Li and returned to the company with the crew.
"Director Sun, the post-production of [Qing Yu Nian] will be left to you"
"Don't worry, Mr. Gu, I will do my best to complete it!" "How long do you estimate it will take for the film to be released? ?”
Sun Hao thought for a while: "If there are no surprises, it should be completed within two months."
Gu Wei nodded and patted Sun Hao on the shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work."
In the office.
“Boss, we have already communicated with the crew of [Send You a Little Red Flower]. They fully agree with our request and will give us 30% of the investment share”
Gu Wei nodded.
"Who are the main investors in this movie?"
"China Film, Tengxun, Hengdian Pictures, Ruyi Film, Maoyan, Taopiaopiao"
"So many!" Gu Wei Surprised.
Yang Dan nodded.
“Director Han Yan is quite famous. [Send You a Little Red Flower] was organized by him, and many companies in the industry are involved.”
"We took 30% of the share at once. Do the other investors have any objections?"
"Don't worry, boss, there is definitely no such thing.
I have communicated with Director Han Yan.
The share given to us is given by other investors in equal proportions, but they have no objection at all, and they have proposed to increase their investment.
Boss, I will give you a flower if you join. Little Red Flower] went from a small-budget feature film to a very popular blockbuster in the industry
China Film Group specially asked Fu Ruoqing, Mr. Fu, to serve as the film's producer to show their importance."
"Fu Ruoqing."
This Gu Wei is no stranger, he is the current vice president of China Film Group Manager, and also the future chairman.
After La Peikang retires in 2022, he will take over.
Han Sanping, La Peikang, and Fu Ruoqing, these three are nearly 10 years old. The three helmsmen of China Film Group since 2000.
"Have the main roles in the movie been chosen?"
"The female lead is Liu Haocun, the young girl, the male lead's father is teacher Gao Yalin, and the mother is teacher Zhu Yuanyuan
The female lead's father, listen Said that the director wanted to find Xia Yu to play.”
The story of [Send You a Little Red Flower] is relatively simple, the main characters are the male and female protagonists and their parents.
‘Sure enough.’
All choices are not accidental, even with the presence of the butterfly Gu Wei.
There must be someone behind Liu Haocun, but I don’t know if it’s Zhang Yimou and Gu Wei.
[One Second] After that, her film resources continue to grow, and they are all films with big investment from big directors.
To say that she won these roles through auditions and acting skills is purely to fool laymen.
The plot in the novel about how your audition performance shocked the director and you had to do it is most likely nonsense.
The real entertainment industry relies on relationships, connections, fame or traffic to get roles.
The reason why Gu Wei was able to play the male lead when he debuted was because he spent money. The same was true for Da Tiantian in the early days.
Even Huang Xiaoming got the role of Yang Guo because he gave Zhang Jizhong money.
Not to mention Liu Yifei, an amateur can play Bai Xiuzhu, and then there are Xiao Longnu and Wang Yuyan in Jin Yong's drama. Could it be that just because she is good-looking, she is ultimately following the same path as Gu Wei and Jingtian? .
“Everything else is easy to say, the key is that the shooting time must be well coordinated.”
"I have confirmed it with Director Han Yan. The crew is just preparing. The schedule will be as per your boss. They have no objection."
Gu Wei nodded.
On November 23, Gu Wei’s plane took off from Beijing and arrived in Xiamen at noon.
The closing ceremony of the 32nd China Golden Rooster Awards and the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will be held tonight at the Xiamen Strait Grand Theater.
In the afternoon, Gu Wei, who had changed his clothes, took a bus from the hotel to the award ceremony venue.
When he arrived, a large number of celebrity artists had gathered in the waiting area.
"Gu Wei~" Wu Jing, who had arrived early, waved to him, and Gu Wei walked to the [Wandering Earth] team.
“Brother Jing~” said hello to Wu Jing, then looked at Guo Fan aside, “Director Guo, long time no see!”
“Mr. Gu’s new movie is a hit , I haven’t had a chance to congratulate you yet.”
Guo Fan was in a good mood with a smile on his face. At today’s award ceremony, [The Wandering Earth] was shortlisted for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Recording, and Best Sound Recording. Five Best Art Awards.
"The story is good and the audience is happy~" Gu Wei said modestly.
"Director Guo hasn't made much appearance recently. He is working hard to prepare the scripts for the next two parts of "The Wandering Earth", right?"
A wry smile appeared on Guo Fan's face when he mentioned this.
“China Film Group wanted me to shoot two movies in a row, and Mr. Gu agreed. I am really busy preparing the scripts for two movies at once.
Ours It is a science fiction film, no different than other types of films. From the world view, story background, to various high-tech equipment, there are so many things to think about.”
"Haha, those who can do more work.
If Director Guo is too busy, you can find some professional people to help you.
There are so many professional professors in various universities in Beijing, I think it can Establish a dedicated team.
You propose a large frame and let others fill it. This will not only improve efficiency, but also make some content related to geographical environment, astronomy, calendar, and technological equipment more credible.
Although science fiction is fantasy, it is also based on the expansion of existing science, otherwise it is pure fantasy.”
Gu Wei's idea reminded Guo Fan.
"Mr. Gu has a good idea. I will try to recruit people and form a relevant team when I get back this time."
The first part of [The Wandering Earth] was a hit, and there will be no shortage of filming in the future. Money, as long as Guo Fan wants it, he can get it for him no matter what he wants.
"Congratulations on the movie's success! The total box office is more than 2.3 billion!" Wu Jing said from the sidelines.
He had attended the premiere of "Better Days", and he never expected that Gu Wei's feature film would get such a high box office.
After "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth", he and Gu Wei released a movie respectively. "The Climber" had the main theme and the box office reputation did not meet expectations. "Young You" was almost pulled by Gu Wei. However, it achieved both box office and word-of-mouth success.
There are always some voices on the Internet comparing him to Gu Wei, saying that his box office appeal is insignificant.
Based on the relationship between the two, Wu Jing will not pay attention to the negative comments on the Internet, let alone feel any jealousy towards Gu Wei, but there is still some envy in his heart.
“Last weekend it was 2.3 billion. The box office potential in the last week has been exhausted and it’s basically over.”
“Won’t it be postponed?”
Gu Wei shook his head.
“No, it will be released normally in two days.
Actually, I am quite surprised that [Young You] can achieve this result.
I thought at first The goal is to protect 1 billion and fight for 1.5 billion. After all, the subject matter is too restrictive."
"It's a pity that your film was released too late, otherwise you should have been nominated for Best Actor today." Wu Jingweiwei Shaking his head, he felt sorry for Gu Wei.
"Haha, don't worry, if it doesn't work this year, it will be the year after next.
I will get the Golden Rooster Award sooner or later!" Gu Wei said rather domineeringly.
(End of this chapter)