Inside the audition room.
Zhang Yuan took off his plainclothes police uniform and put on the common clothes of domestic tour groups.
Light-colored slightly dirty top, dark-colored pants, and white sneakers.
In those days, there was a special name for sports shoes, called travel shoes.
This name sounds very kind, but in fact, it carries the sadness of a generation behind it.
Why are they called travel shoes?
Because rural people usually have to work in the fields and are reluctant to wear good shoes, they only wear these "high-priced" sports shoes when they go out.
These shoes are only worn when going out to meet guests, so they are called "travel shoes".
This kind of title has gradually disappeared in the torrent of the times, which shows that shoes worth one or two hundred dollars are no longer "treasures" that are reluctant to use, which is great.
After changing his clothes, he turned around and walked towards the center of the room, which was the performance area.
Just these few steps refreshed the boss and the three directors.
"Hey, his temperament seems to have changed." Mr. Xiao Wang raised his eyebrows.
Compared to the other three, he is considered an outsider. He cannot be said to know anything about the details of acting and filming, and at most he only has a little knowledge.
The reason why he came back today is because he attaches great importance to Director Feng and the project "A World Without Thieves".
In the past few years, Huayi has been on the verge of emerging as a market leader.
The two big bosses, Big and Small, invest everywhere, which is referred to as "big money spreading".
And we have already begun planning for future listings.
They want to make Huayi the first listed stock of a mainland Chinese film and television company.
Of course, in the end, Chengtianqi took the advantage and directly acquired Jiahe and went public through a backdoor transaction, becoming the first person in history.
This is also the reason why Wang Jinhua went to Chengtian after she had a falling out with Hua Yi. She is really powerful.
I don’t want to leave you here, I have my own place to stay.
Since you want to go public, of course the company's performance and financial reports must be beautiful enough.
Feng Xiaogang is Hua Yi's "leader" in film now and even in the next ten years. Of course, the Wang brothers are very concerned about his project.
In addition, they are actually "big courtyard brothers", so they are closer to each other.
Of course, the Wang brothers have a much larger background.
Therefore, the level of attention far exceeds Xingye's "Kung Fu".
Especially after Lao Mouzi's "Hero" received nearly 250 million box office in the past two years, the already good-looking Wang brothers have always had a thorn in their hearts, thinking about surpassing "Hero" all the time.
The previous "Mobile Phone" had a box office of more than 50 million, which actually made a lot of money, but Hua Yi was not too satisfied.
They hope that "A World Without Thieves" will show its great power!
Zhang Yuan knew the result. The box office exceeded 100 million and Hua Yi made a lot of money, but it still did not break Lao Mouzi's record.
But it is enough to add a strong touch to Huayi's financial report.
Also for financial reporting and industrial layout, Huayi has another big move this year.
That is to change the previous strategy of "focusing only on movies" and begin to extend its tentacles into the booming TV drama field.
Similar to the movie strategy, Hua Yi first needs to find a big figure who can take the lead in the TV drama industry.
The "big man" they found was Zhang Jizhong, who had been cooperating with Ciwen Film and Television before!
Why does Zhang Yuan value the two movies "Kung Fu" and "A World Without Thieves" so much?
The masterpieces of famous directors are important, but the Hua Yi behind them and the bearded man who is about to become a member of Hua Yi are also crucial.
These people and things are all part of his strategy.
Mr. Xiao Wang is not a professional, he can see the change in Zhang Yuan's temperament, how can the remaining three veterans not see it?
“When I was playing the role of a plainclothes policeman, I was still a policeman after all.”
"The steps are grand, the body is stretched, the expression is confident, calm and composed, and there is a gentleness in the stability." Director Feng said deliberately.
“Now I am a thief disguised as a tourist, but I am still a thief after all.”
“My steps are cautious, even a little guilty.”
“My expression is cautious, my eyes wavering from time to time. , as if observing the surrounding situation all the time, ready to take action or escape at any time."
"The body language is also more reserved."
After listening to his detailed introduction, the remaining three nodded in agreement.
"The image of Lin Jialong is very different from just now, but the temperament is similar." Chen Guofu said: "It seems that the image he created is more honest."
"And the Lin family has a similar image. "Long's portrayal is more casual."
"Yes, the two people's performances are slightly different, but the general direction is similar."
"And Zhang Yuan's entry speed seems to be faster. Some." Director Feng reminded again.
Just now, Brother Cai brought his younger brother Dongguan Zai to the audition. In terms of performance alone, everyone present was quite satisfied.
Lin Jiadong debuted in 1988 and has acted in dozens of film and television dramas, so his acting skills are naturally outstanding.
The reason why his performance of "Thief" was recognized by several "judges" is because it is true.
The source of this truth is life.
Because this man lived in the Kowloon Walled City for many years after he was a teenager!
The Kowloon Walled City is the prototype of the Pig Cage Walled City in "Kung Fu". Although it is not as exaggerated as in the movie, dragons and snakes are mixed inside, and three religions and nine streams gather together.
Those who push carts, those who practice martial arts, those who practice martial arts, those who treat doctors and sell Dali pills... Of course, there are also thieves.
He has seen thieves before, so he can act well.
What about Zhang Yuan?
He has also seen a thief, a big thief!
The level of Fei Cao Shang is much higher than that of the little thief in Kowloon Walled City. Because the reference objects are different, the imitated and refined characters they have seen will naturally be different.
Seeing his performance, Director Feng was actually okay because he had seen it before.
Mr. Xiao Wang is a layman, so it’s okay.
On the contrary, Chen Guofu and Jiang Haidao, two senior figures from Hong Kong and Taiwan, were very surprised.
They thought that Lin Jialang’s performance had perfectly suited the character, and it was natural for them to win the role, without any controversy
But now a younger opponent suddenly appeared, with a better image, but his level was not bad at all.
What to do?
Anyone who has been in contact with Hong Kong and Taiwan should know that people in these two places have a very serious tendency towards local protectionism.
Everything and everything likes to use the so-called "one's own people".
They are naturally more inclined to the Lin family.
However, at the judges' table today, apart from them, the remaining two are both mainland Chinese and have a higher status in the crew than them.
So the two of them remained silent, just watching quietly.
They want to use their own people, doesn’t Feng Xiaogang want to use them?
Compared to Lin Jialong, Zhang Yuan is one of his own.
"Okay, you come and perform a scene of stealing things." Director Feng said after seeing him standing still.
Zhang Yuan nodded, and then walked forward with small steps.
As I walked, I stepped back slightly with my shoulders, as if I had made physical contact with a non-existent passerby.
At the same time, his fingers moved slightly a few times, and the movements were subtle.
The next second he stretched out his palm, and his palm sank, as if he had received something.
Turn over your palms, put them in your pockets, and continue to walk forward in a hurry, walking a little faster than before.
The whole performance lasted only a few seconds, and Mr. Wang didn't see what he had done at all, but the other three people did a good job.
Especially Wu Zhi Jiang Haido, who was born in a family of magicians.
Zhang Yuan’s subtle hand movements caught his attention.
"This boy's fingers...are so flexible."
Sister Cheng Hao gave a thumbs up...but Chen Guofu's focus was different.
“This kid’s performance is rich in details.”
“The speed of his steps forward and backward, the changes in his eyes, and the changes in his movements.”
“But these details are very restrained. , just the opposite of Lin Jialong."
In the crews of "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" and "The Eight Parts of the Dragon", Zhang Yuan met Mr. Yu Wenzhong who played Zhang Sanfeng and Xu Huanshan who played Xiao Wuyazi. Old man.
These two Nortel seniors all gave him some advice.
The most important point is that the best performance must be restrained.
The performance mode in Xiangjiang is just the opposite, it emphasizes "release"!
A typical comparison is between the Mainland Academy acting school represented by Wang Zhiwen and the Xiangjiang wild acting school represented by Nick Cheung.
The performance of the two happened to be closed and released at the same time.
Teacher Wang Zhiwen's emotions are always "contained", while Nick Cheung uses more "explosive" performance methods.
There is also this difference between the performances of Zhang Yuan and Lin Jialong.
As a Hong Kong native, he naturally prefers and supports Hong Kong-style performances.
Director Feng glanced at the remaining two Hong Kong Islanders and had a rough idea.
Looking at Zhang Yuan in the room again, I saw that he did not stop immediately after the performance and stood in the center of the room waiting for his next instructions. Instead, he walked straight towards a few people. .
He didn't stop until he was in front of the long table where the four judges were sitting and stood firm.
The person standing in front of him at this moment was Huayi's Xiao Wang.
Zhang Yuan knew very well.
The three of you are sitting here looking like dogs, but it’s not up to Xiao Wang to decide who to choose in the end.
Who did he really appoint? Do you dare to refute him?
Zhang Yuan has long grasped the main contradiction!
He slowly raised his hand and placed his arm in front of Mr. Wang, making a handshake.
Chen Guofu on the side narrowed his eyes.
"Good boy, just please the boss, right?"
"This family is really not as good as him, this kid is so courageous."
"But being so diligent may not necessarily gain a good impression, and it may even have the opposite effect."
Director Feng also trembled slightly in his heart.
“Good guy!”
“I told him that the boss is here today to remind him to perform well.”
“He performed really well, but directly Come up and shake hands with Mr. Wang, are you a little too impatient?”
"It seems that this boy is a little bit ignorant of the world."
"I thought he was smart enough to know that I would definitely help him."
Feng Xiaogang glanced at him , seems to be saying...
Look, it’s urgent!
Wang Zhonglei was also stunned when he saw his raised arm.
"It's not an audition, why did you come to shake my hand?"
"Oh... this guy is quite good at things. He must be a talent in communication."
Xiao Wang usually He is still a showman, at least on the surface, he is the boss.
Smiled, raised his right hand, and let out a light sigh.
He found that he and Zhang Yuan had the wrong hand. The other person raised his left hand instead of his right hand, which is commonly used for shaking hands.
"This..."
Xiao Wang frowned slightly: "It seems that I still don't understand the rules. How can I hold my left hand when shaking hands."
Under normal circumstances, even left-handed people need to use their right hand. Shaking hands is an international practice.
Because the habit of shaking hands can be traced back to the years of slash-and-burn farming and tribal fighting.
The earliest handshake ceremony was a way for members of different tribes to prove to each other that they had no weapons in their hands and express goodwill when they met in the wild.
But as I said just now, Xiao Wang is quite decent outside.
Besides, Zhang Yuan's performance just now made him feel good and he was energetic, so he temporarily suppressed his dissatisfaction and took the initiative to change his left hand to hold hands with him.
As soon as he made contact, he discovered it.
“This boy’s hands are so strong!”
But he was not overly attentive. Zhang Yuan only shook his hand and then separated his hands.
Then he nodded slightly, signaled to the four people, turned back to the center of the room, and stood still with his chest raised.
"Okay..." Director Feng waved his hand awkwardly: "That's it."
"What do you think of his performance just now?"
"What do you think... The acting is good, very delicate, but..." Chen Guofu chuckled in his heart, this guy took the initiative to give us excuses, how stupid he is.
“But a performance is a performance. It would be inappropriate to do other things during the performance.”
"Well, actors should be simpler and just think about acting." Jiang Daohai also agreed.
Bullshit!
Actors only know how to act, are they to your liking?
It’s not just the inner and outer words that promote Lin Jialong, a little drama fanatic.
After listening, Zhang Yuan smiled and shook his head, and then said: "I didn't do anything else, I have been performing."
"Huh?" Chen Guofu and Jiang Daohai, two directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan, looked at each other and almost laughed out loud.
No.
Your harsh words must have limits, and you cannot ignore the facts.
Don’t you acknowledge what happened half a minute ago?
As soon as Director Feng closed his eyes, he thought to himself that this guy is usually very clever, but why did he become so stupid today when the boss was here?
Are you nervous about meeting your boss?
Zhang Yuan ignored these three people at all, but walked forward confidently, exactly like when he performed just now, and came to Xiao Wang.
This time, he raised his arm again, still with his left hand.
However, what was different from last time was that he did not extend his palm to shake hands. Instead, he raised his right hand at the same time, pinched the cuff of his left hand, and then lifted it up slightly.
Run!
A silvery white light flashed across, making the four people's eyes turn white for a while.
Wang Zhonglei, who was closest, was the first to recover, and then he was startled.
He looked at Zhang Yuan's wrist and found that there was a Patek Philippe with a silver frame and blue background and a metal strap on it.
“This watch looks familiar, it seems... it’s the same watch as mine!”
Xiao Wang’s eyebrows flickered, wondering if all the young actors nowadays are so rich? ?
This table costs more than 2 million!
As the boss of a film and television company, I only wear watches of this level.
What class are you in? You use the same watch as me!
Wang Zhonglei suddenly felt a little depressed. He thought that he was wearing the same watch as a young actor. Is it too cheap?
“Huh?”
But soon, when he took a closer look, he discovered something was wrong.
The scratch on the upper right corner of the watch frame... does it look familiar?
“Isn’t this the mark made by Wenwen?”
At this time, Wang Zhonglei seemed to have a thunder in his head, and then he reacted.
“What he is wearing on his wrist is my watch!”
……(End of this chapter)