Chapter 251 Audition
For the play "The Thief", Lin Nan made a lot of changes.
Multiple crowd portrait scenes, the background is China and Hong Kong Island.
In this context, the final thing to be stolen is the national treasure cultural relic.
Of the two teams, Liu Dehua will be the captain of one of them.
Yue Jun knocked on the door and entered the office.
"Is there any news from Jackie Chan?" Lin Nan put down the script in his hand.
Yue Jun spread his hands, shook his head and said:
"After consultation with his team, they felt that the group portrait scene would affect the status of the eldest brother, even if he is a core character like a protagonist.
< br>In addition, they feel that the salary has been reduced too much and is not in line with their worth.”
Lin Nan was mentally prepared for this result.
At this moment, a phone call came, "Jackie Chan?"
"Hello, brother?"
"Haha, Director Lin, I have to do something about the movie. Let me tell you.
Actually, I want to take it, but the company has a lot of people to support. I have no choice but to wait until next time, but I also want to thank you for thinking of me..."< br>
Jackie Chan made the right call. As expected, he has been through this for so many years and understands the truth that business cannot be done without benevolence and righteousness.
Explaining the reasons, and on the basis of maintaining emotional contact, he also recommended his son to Lin Nan, saying that if there was a suitable role, he would be given a chance to audition.
It’s easy to talk about anything on the phone.
Lin Nan thought, if Jackie Chan can't do it, then let's replace him. The captains of the two teams must at least be of similar rank.
Lin Nan had thought about mainland China being able to play a leading role in commercial films with this theme, but there were no schedules for any of them.
"Go and contact Liang Jiahui for me."
Lin Nan said to Yue Jun. The latter responded and went out.
Some people do not need to audition, like Andy Lau and Leung Ka Fai. Lin Nan can imagine the scene during the filming, and they are definitely qualified.
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The crew of "Xiu Chun Dao" is now only missing one female lead.
There is no need to find lighting, photography and other personnel from outside, we can directly use our own people.
These people are all veterans. It is not difficult for them to switch from filming TV series to movies, but the techniques and requirements have changed.
Lu Yang settled for the next best thing. Since he couldn’t find the best, he chose Yang Mi.
At least she has the title of one of the Four Little Actresses and has a lot of fans, which should be helpful to the box office.
When the latter received Lu Yang's call, his mind went blank for a moment, and then he became excited and full of thanks.
"Thank you, Director Lu, I will definitely act seriously..."
"Well, bring your agent and come over as soon as possible to sign the contract, and we will start filming next month."
"Okay, thank you Lu Director, I’ll go in the afternoon.”
After hanging up the phone, Yang Mi thought of the producer of the film.
"Liu Yifei? It's just self-esteem, the role is the most important..."
Yang Mi is also someone who refuses to admit defeat. They are all of the same age, so why are others doing so well?
“After taking this step, there will be a second and third step...Sooner or later I will surpass everyone!”
Lu Yang announced the complete version of "Xiu Chun Knife" list of fixed angles.
The choice of Yang Mi as the heroine surprised many people, but they immediately understood.
After "Sword and Sword III", she is the most popular among young actresses.
Liu Yifei is not included in the comparison. She is considered by the industry to be one step above her peers, and now she has even started producing.
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Congratulatory text messages and phone calls from some classmates and friends came one after another, which made Yang Mi enjoy this feeling.
Inside the Tang Dynasty.
Everyone can feel that Cai Yinong is in a bad mood today.
As for the reason, everyone can guess. The default "first sister" in the company lost to the "white-eyed wolf" in Mr. Cai's mouth.
"There are still several TV series to be produced in the future of the company. You should work steadily for a year or two..."
Cai Yinong looked at the people in front of him and sighed helplessly. If there is no chance, then Lin Nan’s new movie would be even more unthinkable.
Liu Shishi nodded. She still remembered Director Lu Yang’s comments during the audition: non-scientific actors have weak basic skills...
...
Lin Nan has no opinion on Lu Yang's choice of Yang Mi.
Perhaps it was the box office performance of Guo Ban's "Source Code" that stimulated Lu Yang, who began to consider these relatively famous young actresses when choosing the heroine.
The casting requirements for "Thieves" have been sent out.
The requirements for male characters are not bad.
Anyone with good appearance, moderate figure, and proven film and television productions can submit an audition resume.
When it comes to actresses, it's much more interesting.
Except for needing an older and capable supporting actress.
The other most important female character is actually limited to about 27 to 35 years old, with outstanding temperament, good figure, mature and elegant...
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This choice As soon as the horn's request came out, the Internet and the circle immediately became restless.
"Sexy and mature, a mature lady?"
"Director Lin is thinking too much? But it's a bit bad to say it out loud, isn't it?"
"If it weren't for Director Lin Nan, he doesn't have any tricks. News, what did I think he was going to do?”
“It didn’t happen before, but it can happen now, haha...”
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Looking at the discussions online, Lin Nan wanted to laugh, but luckily nothing was too crooked.
For those in the industry, the casting requirements have come out, which means auditions and competition have begun.
The Film Bureau added fuel to the fire, and the information about "The Thief" was announced.
""League of Thieves", a commercial crime action film.
Produced by: Lin Nan Pictures, China Film, Wanda Pictures.
Director: Lin Nan; Screenwriter: Lin Nan. ”
Now, everyone feels at ease, and a large number of audition resumes have been submitted.
After Ren Zhonglun said hello to Lin Nan before, he heard that he and Han Sanping are having a disagreement these days. , old friends, old enemies!
"Director Lin Nan, I am Liang Jiahui. "Lin Nan was quite surprised that the other party actually called in person.
I remember that the two of them exchanged contact information last time at the Berlin Film Festival.
"Hi, Liang Sheng. Have you seen the script?"
"I have already read the script. It is an honor to work with Director Lin on this film..."
...
After the call ended, Lin Nan felt relieved.
It doesn't matter without Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and Leung Ka Fai are enough.
More and more audition resumes were sent in, and Liu Yifei would come over to see if she had anything to do.
Ever since she came here once, she has become familiar with everything. No one is surprised when the boss lady enters her company.
An actress sent her resume, and it really came with a sexy photo album. She was speechless and was rejected by Liu Yifei...
"Director Lin, let me recommend an actor to you. Just play the older supporting actress.”
The area on Hong Kong Island is now like a shoal with no waves.
However, Liu Dehua took the initiative to recommend Lin Nan, which the latter did not expect.
“Which one?” Lin Nan asked curiously.
“It’s a secret, haha.
I have worked with me before, and she happened to have activities in the Mainland these two days. I asked her to go over for an audition. You will know when the time comes..."
Lin Nan still had to give him this face. He believed that Liu Dehua would not introduce any bad actors to him.
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More people auditioned this time than in any of Lin Nan’s previous films.
After all, it has been spread outside that this is a group drama, which means there are many opportunities.
The people auditioning for the female role were all familiar names.
Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, Zeng Li, Yan Danchen, Li Xiaoran, Hao Lei...
Zhang Ziyi is too much and has no self-awareness.
For male actors, 60% are those who have worked with them before.
There are also some new faces, such as: Deng Chao, Lu Yi, Tong Dawei, Feng Shaofeng, Wu Gen...
"Inform these people and come to audition when the time comes."
Lin Nan pointed to a pile of resumes on the table and said.
"Okay, Director Lin."
It took two days to screen out these people, and then came the audition stage.
Lin Nan looked at the situation of "Source Code".
In ten days, the box office has reached 32 million.
Guo Fan became famous immediately, and the media was full of praise, and he seemed to be a new commercial film director.
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Lin Nan Pictures’ audition invitations were notified one by one, and many people began to arrange time and prepare.
“I have lost all my savings over the past few years in one movie. I hope I have good luck this time and can get the role of Director Lin...”
That’s what the actresses are considering. More often than not, when I think of the role requirements, I think about what to wear during the audition and how to highlight my temperament and figure.
Guo Fan attended many social events in a row and returned to the company.
He is the assistant director of "The Thief" and has to participate in the audition.
"Director Guo, Director Lin is meeting guests at the moment." An assistant reminded.
"Visitor? Who is it?"
"The actress introduced from Hong Kong Island."
At this time, Lin Nan was chatting with Hui Yinghong.
He also didn’t expect that this was the person Liu Dehua introduced to play the supporting role.
You are almost fifty, right?
But you can’t tell it at all. It feels like he is about forty years old and has a good temperament.
“Haha, Brother Hua is still playing riddles on the phone.”
"I still have to thank him. I've come back in recent years, but I haven't been able to take many roles..."
Lin Nan nodded. This person has acting skills. He suffered from depression before and has only left in the past two years. come out.
"I have read Sister Hong's works, and the recent "Inner Demon" is very good."
"Thank you, Director Lin, for the compliment." Hui Yinghong said with a smile.
She really hopes to get the role in this movie. The roles available in Hong Kong Island are too repetitive.
Lin Nan knew what the other party was waiting for and didn't hesitate. It was indeed a good fit.
“Sister Hong brought her agent?”
“Well, she’s waiting downstairs.”
“Then just call us up, you still have to see the actor’s contract . ”
Hearing Lin Nan’s words, Hui Yinghong knew that he had succeeded.
"Thank you, Director Lin, I'll call her up right now..."
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In the office, Lin Nan signed the third actor for "The Thief".
"Director Lin, have you decided on one-third of the role?"
"Well, it was introduced by Liu Tianwang. I think it is very suitable for both acting skills and temperament. .”
Guo Fan nodded and saw that it was indeed the case. Hui Yinghong was also an experienced actor.
Lin Nan took out a list and handed it to Guo Fan.
"All the actors who are going to audition are here, get ready."
Guo Fan looked carefully and found that almost all of them were mainland actors, and they were at least second-tier or above.
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"Thirty-Three Days of Love" started filming in a low-key manner.
Lin Nan did not go to the filming site because the audition for "The Thief" had begun, and the company was surrounded by reporters from various media.
(End of this chapter)