Chapter 995 "Marriage Story", actor selection
""Marriage Story", you can tell from the name that this is not a commercial film. Of the two movies, this one is the highlight, right?"< br>
Looking at Liu Yifei's beautiful side face, Tang Yan asked uncertainly; the former was cutting the nails of Sanhua in his arms, his eyes were soft and quite serious.
After attending the media conference of "Bounty Hunter" this morning, she came to see Liu Yifei. Several people made an appointment the day before yesterday.
But who knew that not long after I sat down, movie information on the Internet came out, which was really exciting.
The entire film and television industry is going crazy, rushing to get information. In just over half an hour, Liu Yifei's phone rang eight or nine times.
"Well, that's right." Liu Yifei looked up with a smile and responded lazily, her happiness palpable.
"What does it mean?"
Luo Jin gnawed on an apple and walked from the direction of the garage; behind him were Zhu Yawen and Shen Jiani holding a small cotton-padded jacket. A few people just went out to buy ingredients and will have a dinner together today.
“Because for Lin Nan and I, the two movies are the same; it’s just that “Marriage Story” is more profound and serious. It is a film festival work and has practical significance.”
Liu Yifei smiled proudly and said that both movies are about love, just different kinds of love.
Perhaps in the eyes of some viewers, "Second Generation Fairy" may not have much "nutrition", but as for the sprinkles, both she and Lin Nan like it!
Why does every movie have to pursue some "educational significance" or "ideological sublimation"? How tiring is that?
"Film festival work! Good guys, we have heard first-hand 'inside information'! Right, Lao Luo?"
Zhu Yawen holds her almost one-year-old child The daughter, pretending to be shocked, looked at Luo Jin.
"So, will it be directed by our director Lin Da? I see that there is no movement at all on Lin Nan Pictures' official Weibo. There are tens of thousands of comments below, and the same is true for Red Star Wood."
Facing Luo Jin’s questioning, Liu Yifei was noncommittal and just smiled and said:
“I don’t want to be too public this time, so the company didn’t make any announcements or respond to any media interviews. "
"You two don't want to be too showy, but you are too underestimated your influence, right?"
Shen Jiani teased, from Zhu Yawenhuai Li took over her porcelain doll-like daughter.
"Hehe, let's talk about it. Anyway, we try to be as low-key as possible."
Liu Yifei smiled, put down the cat in her arms, and then picked up Tang Yan and urged Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin:
"Hurry up, hurry up, you guys, hurry up and set up the grill and table...Tangtang, Jiani, let's go pick something to drink...Let me hug her, she has such a nice face. It’s so tender and smooth..."
Over at Bad Monkey, Lin Nan is taking a call from Wang Changtian.
Old Wang still knows Lin Nan very well, "I can tell, you have to play these two movies by yourself again, tsk tsk..."
Lin Nan glanced at Ning Hao, who was smiling evilly next to him, and replied: "It's not just for fun, Ning Hao will be a partner with me in one of the movies this time."
"Then You are going too far, how can you lose the light..."
"Dr. Wang, I am the director and my wife is the producer. Is it not too much for us to get a share? Does light also have this kind of 'resource'?"
Director Ning's joke immediately left Wang Changtian speechless.
"Yes, I have no objection." Lao Wang was stunned for two or three seconds and then said something.
"Haha..."
Lin Nan and Ning Hao laughed out loud immediately. They really couldn't hold it back.
As soon as the front-foot Wang Changtian hung up the phone, another one came in from the back-foot.
"Hey, you'd better go home and entertain people. Your sister and I will look at the script and change it. I guess you won't be able to stop until the movie starts.
After staying here for an hour, the phone never stopped, first it was Fan Bingbing, then... now it was Zhang Ziyi;
These big beauties are all as shrewd as ghosts. They can guess the 'positioning' of your "Marriage Story" at a glance. They are definitely aiming for awards! "
Ning Hao waved his hand and teased Lin Nan. He was not going to keep anyone around for lunch.
"Okay, I'll leave now. See you later. "
Lin Nan stood up and waved. Liu Yifei's text message had just been urging him. As he walked to his car, he answered Zhang Ziyi's call... and declined politely.
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"There are no public casting plans yet?"
Not only Fan Bingbing understands the meaning of this sentence, but Zhang Ziyi understands it even more. Director Lin Da politely rejected her and didn't even give her a chance to audition.
I have been trying to make a comeback for several months, but have been rejected by two major directors in succession. Currently, I have only one movie to be released, "The Death of Romance", and about zero new projects!
This situation is undoubtedly very bad for a top first-line actress and actress.
In other words, after returning to China from Hollywood a few years ago, she made a comeback in China with "The Grandmaster", but she is facing a situation where she has once again and rapidly fallen to the bottom.
In terms of career, for more than a year, she has been completely left behind by Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing and others; the resources suitable for top first-line actresses in the Chinese film industry have been almost plundered!
"Sister Ziyi, don't you really think about TV dramas? Now the TV drama market is becoming more and more prosperous and bigger, and the salary is rising much faster than that of movies..."
Assistant is beside you Shang asked in a low voice, the studio has recently had many invitations to TV series.
"TV series? Have you ever seen Gong Li act in a TV series?"
Zhang Ziyi replied with a gloomy face. So what if she could make more money? She hadn't "reduced" to that point yet and was unwilling to give up.
After the assistant was silent, Zhang Ziyi also calmed down:
"Keep looking, fortunately there is still a "Romantic Death History" to support... By the way, has Hua Yi said the final word? What about the schedule? "
"Sister Ziyi has just been scheduled this morning, but it has been suppressed by Lin Nan Pictures' two movies, which will be released on December 16th. "
Hearing this time, Zhang Ziyi's expression instantly collapsed again. This year's Lunar New Year holiday is in hell mode! What do you think of this? Can I really get a piece of the pie?
…Turn over, brush with sauce, spread ingredients, plate…
Since Director Lin came back, Master Lin has been busy for more than an hour.
“What a sin!”
Lin Nan sat down on the swing and complained, he was really exhausted.
“Here, drink some white wine, semi-sweet.”
Liu Yifei handed over a glass warmly. She was holding mutton skewers in her other hand, her lips were extremely red and red. Light.
"This is the first half of the year. It's the last time I have dinner with you. I'm going to get busy later."
Lin Nan took the drinks and said to Zhu Yawen and the others.
"Speaking of which, are you really not prepared to help us?" Lao Zhu ate roasted eggplant, not forgetting to "hug his thighs."
"That's right, the closest I got to an award was that year for "The Genius", but it was only nominated."
After Luo Jin put a scallop on Tang Yan's plate , also echoed.
"The movie lacks a son or daughter, a child. Who among you two will come?" Lin Nan drank the white wine in one gulp. It was ice cold and tasted good.
"Ahem...haha...who do they think of as their son?"
Tang Yan almost choked and looked at Liu Yifei with a smile. Miss Liu smiled without saying a word and shook her head.
"Hey, when the relationship fades, it fades away. I just make excuses, and this is the same excuse."
"You are just a pendant for a while, are you worthy of a relationship? ?”
Yes, Luo Jin "backstabbed" Zhu Yawen, and the alliance collapsed!
Speaking of the casting for "Marriage Story", Lin Nan needs to decide as soon as possible, and it will start in the next two days.
This movie does not require a huge investment. It can be prepared quietly and shot in a low-key manner according to the plan. The company team has also been preparing for nearly a month.
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A few days passed, and Lin Nan was thinking about casting alone between the company and home.
And Noon Sun's "Ode to Joy" has finally started airing;
In just three days, the ratings have exploded, with Liu Tao and Jiang Xin becoming extremely popular, as well as Wang Ziwen and Yang Zi.
At the same time, the Capital International Film Festival, which has a grand name but is actually very popular, also opened grandly.
Although they are very close in physical distance, few of the top mainland directors come to support them because everyone is very busy and a little bit disdainful of them.
But It’s different on Hong Kong Island:
Wu Yusen, Wang Jiawei, Wang Jing, Er Dongsheng, Chen Kexin, Huang Baiming... Zhou Yunfa and his wife, Liang Jiahui, Aaron Kwok, Andy Lau... feel like they want to book the venue? !
That’s right. The Hong Kong Film Awards at the beginning of the month had almost no traffic, and the entire network was lost. It’s really better to organize a group and come to the Capital International Film Festival.
"Director Lin, you didn't forget that tomorrow is the premiere of "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty", right? China Film Group is urging you."
In the office, Lin Nan was talking While he was writing and drawing on paper, Yue Jun suddenly knocked on the door and came in.
"Tomorrow?"
Lin Nan glanced at the calendar on the table suspiciously. Oh boy, I really forgot the time!
"Okay, you reply to China Film Group, I will be there tomorrow."
"Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" is also a "mission film" with a large investment, since it has been released Invitation, then Lin Nan has no special circumstances, it would be better to go there.
In his opinion, it was just to cheer up Huang Xiaoming and Luo Jin.
“Okay, Director Lin.
I heard that this movie is taken seriously by the authorities. It has been registered in several domestic and international film festivals such as Silk Road and Changchun. ”
“We take it very seriously. "
Lin Nan nodded and said no more. After Yue Jun left, he continued to get down to business. I saw several pieces of A4 paper scattered randomly on the table. They were from many people in the industry. The names of the actors, and analysis of role adaptation.
For "Second Generation Fairy", Lin Nan naturally wouldn't think so hard, but for "Marriage Story", he must be more cautious!
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On the morning of the 23rd, the premiere of "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" was held at the CPPCC Auditorium. It was undoubtedly grand in scale and grand.
It seems that many actors came to participate in the "exchange meeting" from the "Third Brother" next door.
So, almost all the big names in the domestic film and television industry have been invited by China Film, and it is estimated that not many people will be absent.
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went out at 8:30 in the morning. When they arrived at the scene, there was already a loud battle of gongs and drums outside.
There were many actors and stars on the red carpet, and there were more than 200 media outlets on both sides. Needless to say, fans and passers-by were packed with people.
"It is indeed a mission film for 'China-India Friendship'. There are many media in Southeast Asia."
The two walked onto the red carpet with their fingers clasped together, Lin Nan looking at both sides He waved and whispered to Liu Yifei.
"Let's go in first." Liu Yifei gently scratched Lin Nan's palm and pulled Lin Nan.
“Well, let’s go.”
Two minutes later, Lin Nan could really see the "standards" of today's premiere. It was indeed a gathering of big names.
Both leaders of the General Administration, Tong Gang and Zhang Hongsen, were present, as were the fifth-generation directors Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Tian Zhuangzhuang.
La Peikang was like a host, surrounded by many people in the circle. Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Wang Yong...Wang Zhongjun, Wang Changtian, Yu Dong...
Huh? Lin Nan actually saw Wu Ershan.
This guy has been keeping a low profile since he attended many banquets of the industry’s upper echelons, and he actually showed up today? Is Song Ge next to me?
"Yifei, this way."
Miss Liu originally wanted to go with Lin Nan to say hello, but Zhou Xun's voice stopped her again. There were several acquaintances over there.
"You go over there and take care of the socializing and entertainment, I'll take care of it."
Lin Nan pinched Liu Yifei's catkin and said with a smile.
"Okay, then I'll go find them."
"Well, let's go."
After saying that, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei walked in two directions.
Huang Xiaoming was one of the core people at today's scene. He was smiling constantly next to a group of big guys, and Yang Ying also took advantage of it.
Xu Zheng and Huang Xiaoming enjoy the same treatment. After all, they are also capital and big directors now; however, Luo Jin and other leading actors are far behind.
"Director Lin, were everyone talking about you just now?"
"What did you say about me?" Lin Nan asked confused.
“It’s said that your company’s two movies are well hidden. It’s been a week and there hasn’t been any news. By the way, they are all film projects this year, right?”
Han Sanping snatched Huang Xiaoming's words and asked Lin Nan seriously and solemnly.
“Yes, they are all projects this year. Our company does not have the habit of setting up projects in the first half of the year and delaying filming until the second year, unless it is a truly large-scale production or special effects masterpiece.”
Lin Nan was a little curious as soon as he finished speaking. Why did it feel like Han Sanping was relieved?
But before he could ask further questions, Huang Xiaoming interrupted again.
"Director Lin, do you think there are any roles suitable for me in these two movies of the company? Or some unimportant supporting roles suitable for babies? Haha..."
Yang Ying followed Behind Huang Xiaoming, he smiled respectfully.
“No!”
Lin Nan shook his head decisively and refused.
Hearing this answer, Huang Xiaoming still smiled naturally, but made a very regretful expression;
But Yang Ying's skills needed to be improved, and the smile on his face froze for a moment, and then he became embarrassed. Keep laughing.
The process of the premiere is basically the same, except that today there is an additional speech by the leader. After all, it is a mission film.
Everyone sat down around ten o'clock.
When all the lights in the CPPCC auditorium were turned off and the big screen came on, there was a sudden silence.
Lin Nan sat in the first row, her upper body slightly tilted, close to Liu Yifei on the right, and behind her was Zhou Xun.
“Director Lin, you are about to start a new movie, why didn’t you call me when you saw me?”
Zhou Xun leaned forward and lay on the back of Liu Yifei’s chair, He put his chin on Miss Liu's shoulder and whispered.
"Sissi told you?"
Lin Nan turned his head and looked at the two smiling people in front of him, without waiting for an answer.
"I remember hearing Sissi say, didn't you accept the acting appointment?
Forget it, you can go home or come to my company tomorrow and we'll talk about it then. It's the first episode of "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" right now Please be respectful."
"Okay, sister, I will go to your house tomorrow morning."
After getting the "promise", Zhou Xun immediately became proud and played with his hands. She was holding Liu Yifei's shawl long hair, but was restrained by Liu Nuxia the next moment.
"Yifei, let go, it hurts... your hands are so strong..."
"I deserve it if I let you pull my hair."
Many actors around me saw this scene, and their envy was palpable.
As the plot of "Xuan Zang of the Tang Dynasty" fully unfolded, the expressions of many filmmakers on the scene gradually became solemn. They were sizing, calculating, and analyzing the pros and cons of this movie in their hearts.
“‘Love in Seattle 2’ has one less opponent.”
Lin Nan muttered in a low voice, and Liu Yifei immediately understood what he meant: I don’t like this movie!
"The geography and landforms, the cultural costumes, the historical reality, the magnificent scenery of the journey west...these are all well shot, and they are all shot in real scenes;
But after all, it is a biographical film, and it is close to The historical story of Xuanzang's journey to the west means that there is not much to attract the audience;
Not only that, in order to highlight the hardships of the process of seeking scriptures, 'Liusha River' and 'Flaming Mountain' were actually added "It's impossible to evaluate this kind of place name, it's too confusing."
Lin Nan gave his own evaluation. Generally speaking, the movie is passable and close to the theme, but it is not a blockbuster movie.
But Huang Xiaoming’s acting skills are really great, he worked very hard in this movie!
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei attended the luncheon after the premiere, but when it was over, they did not walk together.
Lin Nan went directly to the company, while Miss Liu went to hang out with Zhou Xun.
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At around three o’clock in the afternoon, Lin Nan and Yue Jun were sitting face to face in the office, chatting.
“For "Marriage Story", my first choice is actually Gong Li, the second female lead."
Lin Nan bluntly said that with his favor, he could invite Gong Li.
"'Actually'? That means you have changed your mind now?"
"It doesn't count as a change, it's just an extra choice for Zhou Xun."
said While talking, Lin Nan took out a folded A4 paper from the drawer and handed it to Yue Jun.
“According to these role requirements, I need to select veteran actors with superb acting skills from first-class actors. I need a large number of supporting actors.
In addition, I want to contact Hui Yinghong. I want her to play the role of Yi Fei's mother in the play...
As for some young supporting roles with a lot of scenes, I have my own ideas, and I can improvise them when the time comes. Invite people over, and acquaintances will be given priority. "
Yue Jun took over the list, which only contained the positioning, relationship, and requirements of each character in the movie.
"Well, okay, we can get it done before the end of the month. However, can I reveal that the movie is directed by Director Lin and stars Director Lin and Yifei? ”
“Yes. ”
Lin Nan nodded and responded.
The next second, he remembered another more important thing:
“For the young actor specially marked above, you must find me a good-looking one. , After all, you are playing the role of the son or daughter of me and Yifei, so you can’t make any mistakes! Haha..."
After finishing speaking, even Lin Nan couldn’t help laughing, Yue The same goes for Jun, and he couldn't help but joke:
"With the looks of you two, it's not easy to find."
"Four or five years old is enough. I originally wanted to find someone in the circle directly, but then I thought, if I do this, it would be too much trouble and it would be easy to attract unnecessary favors.
I want to find someone I know. Well, there are very few acquaintances with children that big. The only suitable one is from Ning Hao’s family; but that’s even worse, the fat boy looks like his father..."
Lin Nan couldn't help it, so she laughed and complained.
"Director Lin, don't let Director Ning hear what you say, he will raise a knife with you! Haha..."
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(End of this chapter)