Chapter 812 Friendship in the entertainment industry
Wang Churan spoke very quietly to his manager, but Wu Jinyan, who was sitting nearby, probably heard the conversation between the two.
[Shang Shi] has been filming for more than three months, and her relationship with Wang Churan is not bad.
After the other party's agent left, Wu Jinyan asked curiously: "Are you going to audition for the drama [Wei Ming Xia]?"
Wang Churan hesitated for a moment and nodded.
"Are you auditioning for the female lead in Gu Wei's drama?"
She nodded again.
Wu Jinyan's eyes widened in disbelief.
Although she had just heard some conversations, she was still very surprised after Wang Churan was confirmed.
"Are you [Hyatt] so strong?
I heard that Gu Wei's dramas usually don't involve external casting, especially the female lead, who is basically pre-determined.
Either those top 85 celebrities or people from his own company, it is difficult for other female stars to get opportunities."
Wang Churan smiled.
"Before I joined the group, I played a role in "Qing Yu Nian 2" and met Teacher Gu Wei.
Maybe he thought that my image was more suitable for the heroine of the new drama, so he gave me the opportunity to audition.
At present, I only have the opportunity to audition, and I am not sure whether I will be selected.”
There is no need for Wang Churan to be secretive about "Qing Yu Nian 2". This drama is a sequel to a hit, and it has been in the spotlight from preparation to filming.
The final makeup photos of the main actors have also been posted on the official website.
Needless to say, the old actors in the first part, and the new characters added in the second part are very popular among netizens.
The TV series hasn't aired yet, but Wang Churan has already attracted a lot of traffic because of his beautiful appearance as "Sang Wen".
"That's great, I really envy you for having such a good opportunity."
"Sister Yan, you are so popular now, there is no need to envy me."
Wu Jinyan smiled bitterly and shook his head.
“Everyone in the circle hopes to become famous, but if the popularity is too sudden, it is easy to be carried away by this vanity and do some irrational things.
We celebrities seem to be liked by many people, but in fact our fame is very empty. If we don't pay attention, we will be in danger.
If it weren’t for my boss’s strong support, I might have become the fastest and most popular star in the entertainment industry.”
Wang Churan knew what she meant.
After "Story of Yanxi Palace" became a hit, Wu Jinyan received an interview invitation from the movie channel. Not only did he act like a celebrity during the recorded interview, but he even left halfway through the interview.
After the interview, CCTV Channel 6 ended up naming and criticizing Wu Jinyan, who had just become famous, and his reputation suffered a heavy blow.
Of course, Wu Jinyan also apologized later, explaining that it was a mistake in the team's arrangements.
"Forget about these unhappy things, what's the name of the new drama you're auditioning for?" Wu Jinyan waved his hand and asked again.
"I don't know yet. I just received the letter and I haven't seen the script or anything.
But I heard it’s a serious drama with a historical theme.”
"Really, that's even more rare.
As a young actor, there are more opportunities for ancient puppets and modern puppets, but the opportunities to star in major dramas are rare.
I actually really like Gu Wei's dramas, but it's a pity that I never had the chance to work with him.
Just like the drama we are filming now, we also sent him an invitation during the preparation, but he rejected it directly."
"Sister Yan, you and Teacher Gu Wei are both very good actors. We will definitely have the opportunity to work together in the future," Wang Churan comforted.
Wu Jinyan smiled and said: "Let's talk about the future later. You have to work hard and make sure to seize this rare opportunity!"
Wang Churan clenched his fists as he listened to the other party's words of encouragement.
"I will!"
After the day's shooting was over and he returned to the hotel, Wu Jinyan dialed Yu Zheng's phone number.
"Teacher Yu, I heard that [Wei Ming Xia] is preparing a historical drama, with Gu Wei playing the leading role.
The key is that the heroine of this drama has not been decided yet. Can the company work on it?
Even if I can have a chance to audition"
Wu Jinyan was picked up by Yu Zheng. She is an artist under Yu Zheng's banner.
After offending CCTV by acting like a big name, Yu Zheng did not give up on her, but contacted her with many film and television resources so that she could maintain her popularity.
"The news must be accurate."
"Okay, I'll wait for news from the company."
After chatting for a while, Wu Jinyan hung up the phone, his smiling face softened, and his eyes looked outside through the window.
"Chu Ran, it's not that I'm not particular about my sister, it's just like this in the entertainment industry. Opportunities are rare.
I will be grateful to you if things work out, but if not, we will still be good friends.”
[Wei Tianxia] The company’s screening room.
Gu Wei, Rao Xiaozhi and several company executives watched the finished film of "The Crowd" together.
Two hours later, the lights in the screening room came on.
"Congratulations, Director Rao, another excellent movie!"
Gu Wei smiled and said to Rao Xiaozhi beside him.
Yang Liwen, Zhao Mingcheng and others also expressed their congratulations to him.
Rao Xiaozhi said a few words of modesty.
After coming out of the screening room, Gu Wei took Director Rao to his office.
"Mr. Gu, when will the movie [Life Events] we filmed before be released?"
Rao Xiaozhi took a sip of coffee and did not ask about [The Crowd], but mentioned the [Life Event] that was filmed in 2019.
"The original plan was to release it in the first half of last year, but it was postponed due to love affairs.
I attach great importance to this drama and plan to schedule it in this summer's summer season."
Rao Xiaozhi nodded. Compared to the "Big Crowd" he had just completed, "Big Events in Life" held a higher position in his heart.
[Big Crowd] is, after all, a remake of a comedy, and with the boss guaranteeing the box office, making money will definitely not be a problem.
"Life Events" is a film with real depth and content. In addition to the box office, it will most likely help him win some awards.
"As for [The Crowd], it will either be released on May Day or on the National Day holiday after the summer, both of which are more suitable," Gu Wei continued.
"The company can decide, I have no objection"
The two chatted for a while, and Rao Xiaozhi mentioned the [Ten Thousand Miles Homeward Journey] that was being prepared.
"Guo Fan is completely hands-off. I have read a lot of information about diplomats recently, and I plan to overturn the script written by the company and start over.
Originally, Lu Yang was helping me prepare, but since his movie is about to be released during the Spring Festival, he will be busy with his own affairs."
The Spring Festival is about a month away, and Lu Yang's "Assassination of Novelists" is also one of the popular movies during the Spring Festival this year.
"That means that up to now, the movie hasn't had a clear script yet?" Gu Wei asked.
"Yes, but the general story framework is already there, and we only need to add and subtract to improve it later"
"Then Mr. Yang said you wanted me to play the male lead?"
Rao Xiaozhi said a little embarrassedly: "Boss, I feel reassured if you can play the role, so I want to discuss with you whether we can make a decision in advance"
Gu Wei said helplessly: "First of all, there is a high probability that I won't have a suitable schedule this year. Secondly, you haven't even decided on the script, so how can I consider whether to take it or not?
In this way, you first finish the most important script and show it to me, and then we will discuss the starring role.”
"Okay, I'll send it to you once the script is perfected." Over the weekend, snowflakes began to fall in the capital, and not long after, the city was already completely white.
It was a world of ice and snow outside, but in the single-family villa of Runze Manor, a group of people were cooking hot pot and drinking wine.
"Gu Wei, why didn't you come to these year-end ceremonies this year?"
Yang Zi picked up a piece of cooked hand-cut lamb, rolled it in the sesame sauce in front of him, then put it in his mouth, chewed it a few times and swallowed it with a sigh of enjoyment.
The year-end ceremonies she is talking about are award shows held annually by major platforms, such as the Fuji Xun Star Awards, iQiyi Scream Night and Weibo Night.
It is basically held at the end of December and early January every year.
"Of course I can't go because I have something to do."
Gu Wei picked up a thin piece of beef and put it into the boiling hot pot. Eight seconds later, as soon as the beef changed color, he took it out and ate it with dipping sauce.
Of course he was unable to attend various parties this year because he accompanied Naza on a trip abroad some time ago, but it is not convenient to talk about this kind of thing.
"Yang Zi, do you want to show off that you won the Weibo Queen this year by mentioning this?"
Zhang Yishan sat across from the two of them and teased Yang Zi with a smile.
"No, am I the kind of person who likes to show off?"
"Yes." After he said this, Zhang Yishan nodded naturally.
Li Xian and Peng Yuchang on the side also laughed.
Zhou Min next to Yang Zi pursed his lips, looking like he wanted to laugh but was trying not to laugh.
In fact, Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan had been planning to get together very early, but everyone was busy with their own work and the time was not convenient.
After New Year's Day, Gu Wei came back from vacation and everyone happened to be in the capital, so everyone got together naturally.
The location was the villa that Gu Wei first bought.
Everyone ate hot pot, sang songs, and shared some interesting stories from filming. The atmosphere was very joyful.
"I watched Peng Peng's movie "The Bathing King" some time ago. It was well shot and did well at the box office.
But I'm a little curious. Did you learn to take a shower after filming? ”
Everyone was chatting with each other, and Gu Wei mentioned Peng Yuchang's movie last month.
"I did learn it. At that time, we hired some professional bath masters for the filming of the drama. I practiced with Teacher Qiao Shan for a long time," Peng Peng explained with a smile.
"Did Qiao Shan take you to a health care clinic?" Gu Wei asked with a raised eyebrow and a smile.
"Yes, is there a dragon?" Zhang Yishan winked at Peng Peng.
Peng Yuchang was a little embarrassed: "How is it possible? We are filming on the set, how can we do other things.
Moreover, Mr. Qiao Shan only plays a lot of health care roles. He told me that he doesn’t usually go to places like that.”
Zhou Ming listened to their conversation with doubts on his face.
"Great health care means massage. What does one-stop service mean?"
Everyone laughed when they heard her ask this.
Yang Zi pouted: "Can you boys talk about something healthy?
By the way, Gu Wei, your movie is about to break 2 billion. When I watched it this morning, the real-time box office was just a little bit closer."
"Really?"
After listening to Yang Zi's words, Gu Wei turned on his phone.
Sure enough, the total box office of "A Little Red Flower for You" was 2.003 billion yuan.
Four weeks after its release, the film’s box office finally passed the 2 billion mark.
But that's it. The movie's single-day box office is now less than 5 million, and it will be released in less than ten days.
"It really exceeded 2 billion!" Zhou Ming stretched his head and looked at Gu Wei's mobile phone screen.
"Tsk, tsk, is this your first movie with a box office of over 2 billion?
To be honest, being an actor in the same era as you and at the same age is really a despairing thing! "Yang Zi sighed.
"It's not as exaggerated as you said"
"It's better that I'm an actress. Ask them, do they feel this way?" Yang Zi gestured to Zhang Yishan and Li Xian with his eyes.
"I don't feel that way. Gu Wei is my boss. Employees are happier if the boss is more capable!" Li Xian shrugged.
Zhang Yishan smiled and said: "Me neither, we are not on the same track, there is no comparison at all."
Talking and laughing, eating and drinking, a few people simply cleared the table.
Zhang Yishan took Peng Peng to the game room to play video games, while Yang Zi and Li Xian sang K in the living room.
Gu Wei was also listening to the two of them singing, and Zhou Ming came close to him.
"Brother Wei, my agent told me that the company has arranged a role audition for me?"
Gu Wei turned to look at Zhou Xi and nodded.
"Yes, I play the male lead in a TV series with a revolutionary historical theme.
As for the female lead, the director doesn’t have a very suitable candidate, so I recommend you and Meng Ziyi to audition, and then we’ll see who is more suitable.”
"Oh~" Zhou Ming scratched his head.
"I really want to film a movie with Brother Wei, but I have a really good relationship with Sister Meng, so it's a bit difficult to handle"
Zhou Xi and Meng Ziyi were good friends originally, and this year they appeared in the variety show "50 Kilometers Taohuawu" together. They lived together for 21 days and they were true besties.
Both of them come from very privileged families. After attending the film and television academy, they signed directly to "Wei Ming Xia". They have had a smooth journey and have never experienced the darkness of the film and television industry, so their personalities are relatively innocent.
Gu Wei smiled and patted her little head.
"What are you thinking about? Personal relationships are personal relationships and do not affect work. The main thing is to see who is more suitable for the role.
You thought Qian Yi was accepted even before the audition. Did you have any misunderstandings about your acting skills and strength? ”
"Uh" Zhou Ming smiled sheepishly.
"Are Sister Meng and I the only ones auditioning?"
"There is another actress, you three compete.
I have already agreed with Director Yao that I will not consider other off-screen factors, but only look at acting skills and suitability for the role, and I will choose whoever is better.
You are thinking about something here, don’t look back, you and Meng Ziyi didn’t choose anyone”
"I understand, then I'll go back and get ready"
Gu Wei nodded.
Yang Zi, who had just finished singing a song, handed the microphone to Li Xian and came close to the two of them.
"What are you talking about? Why don't you go sing?"
After hearing Yang Zi's inquiry, Zhou Ming did not hide anything and told the other party about the audition.
Yang Zi looked at Gu Wei with some resentment.
"What role? Give me a chance to audition. I also want to act in a drama."
When Gu Wei looked at her, he remembered Yang Zi's appearance in "War in Changsha".
"Didn't you and Xiao Zhan decide on a play?"
"How do you know?"
"Please, Xiao Zhan is also an artist under my banner, okay? I can figure out what works he wants to participate in as long as I pay a little attention.
It just so happens that he is the King of Weibo this year and you are the Queen of Weibo. It is a good choice to take advantage of the popularity to create a hit drama together.
The character of my play does not match your temperament.”
(End of chapter)