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In May, the weather began to warm up.

Lu Yanhe got out of the car and walked into the studio.

It has been more than a month since the filming of "Squid Game" started.

The show is about to be finished.

Lu Yanhe is about to leave for the Jose-La-Cebu International Film Festival, so he came here this weekend to see how the show is being filmed and visit the crew.

The all-star cast of this show has made it a target of major media since the beginning of filming.

Lu Yanhe often saw Jiang Yuqian and Liu Zefan being photographed by Reuters, and sometimes they would be on the hot search.

Although Lu Yanhe is not the leading actor of "Squid Game", everyone in the crew knows that he is the screenwriter.

His sudden appearance in the studio also surprised everyone.

Only a few people knew that Lu Yanhe would come today.

The scene to be filmed today is the scene of the glass bridge.

This scene is about them encountering a new level - a glass bridge built high in the sky. The bridge deck is made of glass of different surfaces. Some of the glass is solid and will not be dangerous when stepped on, while some of the glass will break once stepped on, and people will fall directly from the sky and fall into a pool of blood and flesh.

In order to let the actors experience this real and desperate fear, director Yao Yuanzhi directly put the shooting set five meters above the ground and made a real-life glass bridge. Of course, this glass bridge is safe and will not break after stepping on it.

Not only that, an air cushion is also installed under this real-life glass bridge, just in case.

However, despite this, the actors will still be scared by the height in front of them when they act at such a high altitude. The feeling of being cautious and fearful when standing on the glass bridge surface does not need to be acted, it comes out directly.

Lu Yanhe saw the actors standing on the high platform from a distance.

Yao Yuanzhi stood on an elevator, and the elevator was located next to the glass bridge.

Yao Yuanzhi was talking to the actors.

Wei Lai, the producer of the show, was on the scene. When he saw Lu Yanhe coming, he came over to greet him.

"Yanhe, you're here. Why didn't you say hello in advance? I'll pick you up at the door."

Wei Lai was sent by Northern Lights Video. He knew very well what kind of attitude they had towards the young boy in front of them. Therefore, in front of Lu Yanhe, Wei Lai didn't dare to be arrogant at all and was very enthusiastic.

Lu Yanhe also smiled at Wei Lai and said, "Is Jiang Zixin not here today?"

Lu Yanhe rarely dealt with Wei Lai. Jiang Zixin was usually responsible for dealing with Lu Yanhe on behalf of Northern Lights.

Jiang Zixin was also one of the executive producers of "Squid Game" and "Wulin Wai Zhuan".

Wei Lai said, "Zi Xin has something to do when she returns to the company today."

"When will our show be finished?" Lu Yanhe asked.

Wei Lai said: "The scenes in the studio are expected to be officially finished in about a week. After that, there are still a few outdoor scenes to shoot, which will be finished in about three or four days."

Lu Yanhe: "Then it will be finished soon."

"Yes." Wei Lai nodded, "The shooting of this drama is quite smooth, and all departments cooperate very well."

"That's good."

Suddenly, a heart-wrenching scream came from above their heads, which scared them all and they looked up immediately.

It turned out that it was Zhang Meisu, the actress who played Liu Meiren, who was trying to find her state.

She squatted on the glass bridge and screamed.

Lu Yanhe could still hear Yao Yuanzhi's voice saying to her: "You need to be more heart-wrenching, the strength just now is not enough."

It was a false alarm.

Lu Yanhe breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought something really happened.

Wei Lai saw Lu Yanhe breathed a sigh of relief, and she also laughed.

"Now you know what kind of shooting environment we have every day, right?" Wei Lai said with a smile, "We staff members are often startled by the actors' sudden rehearsals and state-finding on the set. I'm almost going to have a nervous breakdown."

Lu Yanhe also laughed.

"You can imagine this scene. It's really not easy." Lu Yanhe said, "Hearing you say that, it feels like everyone is very dedicated to filming this drama."

"Very dedicated, they often go to play in the escape room together after work."

Jiang Yuqian mentioned this to him.

She said that the actors of "Squid Game" often go to play in the escape room together just to find the feeling in "Squid Game". They still play the kind of thrilling and exciting games.

For this drama, the biggest attraction is not any star, but the subject matter. The actors use various methods to make themselves believe in the story background more and get into the performance situation more, which actually makes the audience more involved in the drama.

Lu Yanhe watched for about half an hour below.

Because he didn't let others remind them that he was here, and didn't want to interrupt them.

Half an hour later, Yao Yuanzhi finally came down by elevator.

As soon as he came down, he saw Lu Yanhe.

"Hey!" Yao Yuanzhi waved his hand to Lu Yanhe happily.

Lu Yanhe came forward and greeted him: "Hello, director. You have been working hard recently. Your dark circles seem to be worse than the last time I saw you."

Yao Yuanzhi said with a smile: "There is nothing we can do about it. After I finish filming this movie, I will take a good rest and catch up on my sleep. Your script is so well written that every scene can be directly used as a shooting for each department." I don’t need to explain too much about the direction, everyone knows exactly what to do. I have a hunch that this drama will be a big hit, no less than "Seventeen Floors."

Lu Yanhe smiled and nodded.

"I think so too," he said. "After this show is aired, you will become one of the most valuable directors."

Yao Yuanzhi looked excited and said, "Actually, I have an idea that I just wanted to tell you."

"What do you think?" Lu Yanhe asked.

Yao Yuanzhi said: "I like this story very much. If the results are very good after it is broadcast, I want to make a second part. I wonder if you have any plans to write a second part of the script?"

Lu Yanhe said: "Not yet, but if the results are good, this movie is quite suitable for a sequel. It itself is a world view that is quite suitable for the development of a sequel."

"Yes." Yao Yuanzhi nodded, "Moreover, many stories can be developed."

Lu Yanhe saw the excitement on Yao Yuanzhi's face, he smiled, nodded, and said, "If you are interested, director, just go for it. I have no problem at all."

"Are you willing to authorize me?" Yao Yuanzhi asked in surprise.

"Well, of course." Lu Yanhe nodded, "But I don't have time to continue writing the rest of the script, so you have to rely on yourself."

Yao Yuanzhi is gearing up and eager to try.

Of course Lu Yanhe is willing to Yao Yuanzhi's idea of ​​filming a sequel or spin-off to "Squid Game". This drama itself is a very commercial story. If it can be filmed into a series, it means it can gain greater influence and earn more.

When Yao Yuanzhi became the director of "Squid Game", it already showed that he was the most suitable director for this drama. Otherwise, Northern Lights would not have found him. For such a person who is willing to take over and continue to develop "Squid Game", Lu Yanhe only needs to be the screenwriter of the first part and authorize the copyright owner, and he can easily collect the royalties and subsequent shares.

After hearing the conversation between the two of them, Wei Lai immediately became interested and took the time to report the conversation between Lu Yanhe and Yao Yuanzhi to Zheng Huairen.

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Lu Yanhe came to visit the team this time mainly to see the progress of the filming of the drama and to see how the filming was going.

Lu Yanhe watched the scene and some of the materials shot these days, and knew in his heart that this drama should be perfect.

Yao Yuanzhi is a very qualified drama director. He didn't do anything fancy in this drama at all. Every shot was crisp and neat, which matched well with the story style of "Squid Game" itself.

Especially when he was filming the "One, Two, Three, Wooden Man" scene, he didn't really want to focus on the close-ups of the actors. But in the later part, it completely disappeared. Obviously, Yao Yuanzhi is a very determined director. He knows exactly what he wants to shoot and how he wants it to look. When filming "One Two Three Wooden Man", he wanted to show the cruelty and authenticity of this death game as much as possible in a panoramic manner. Later, as the plot developed and the characters gradually became richer and more three-dimensional, he began to use A closer shot is used to express the inner struggle of the characters.

He did not use the perspective of a literary film to shoot human nature, but used the shooting method of a commercial film. The acting styles of the actors are relatively extroverted, a very restrained expression. Whether it is anger or rumors, many scenes fully demonstrate the actors' acting skills and give them ample room to express themselves.

At noon, Lu Yanhe and the actors ate the crew's boxed lunch.

One advantage of shooting in a studio is that the conditions for eating will be better. The crew set up a large table for them so that they could sit together and have a hearty lunch.

Jiang Yuqian asked Lu Yanhe: "When will you leave for Hexi?"

Lu Yanhe said: "'Rouge Button' is scheduled to be screened in the middle. I plan to go there a day early and come back after attending the premiere."

Jiang Yuqian asked: "The schedule is so busy again?"

"This semester's classes are not over yet, and I have to rush back to attend classes." Lu Yanhe explained, "I will feel much better next semester. There are no classes, and the first draft of my graduation thesis has been written, so I will have more free time. "

Jiang Jun smiled and said: "Then you are completely free from the constraints of time and can do more projects. Do you have any other projects in the future?"

"Yes." Lu Yanhe nodded, "In addition to "Love Letter", there is also a youth love-themed movie to be made, but it has not been started yet. I have been busy with "Love Letter" recently."

Jiang Jun asked: "Is there a role I can play?"

"Movies about youth love only have guest roles." Lu Yanhe said.

"Guest appearances are fine, too. After filming "Squid Game", I don't have any other roles in the future." Jiang Jun said, "I have to find some new work for myself."

Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "Okay."

He noticed that Liu Zefan and Wang Jing were also eager to speak.

Lu Yanhe quickly said: "I am going to play the male lead in this drama myself, and I already have a candidate for the female lead."

Originally, Lu Yanhe wanted to say this so that the two of them would no longer have to ask for roles.

Who would have known that as soon as he said this, the current popular actor Liu Zefan seemed to have summoned up the courage and said, "Would the second male lead be suitable for me? I am not two years older than you, and I will play the role of young love." It should be quite suitable for a movie, right?”

After Liu Zefan opened his mouth, Wang Jing immediately said: "I am still in college, so it must be suitable."

Director Yao Yuanzhi said with a smile: "Can you two have some potential? It doesn't matter if Xiaojing is still on the rise. Liu Zefan, you are a popular actor and there are many first-line male protagonists looking for you to act. You are in our drama." Even if you play a supporting actor in a movie, you still want to play a supporting actor in Lu Yanhe’s movie?”

Liu Zefan said: "My agent told me that supporting actors in other dramas will not be considered, but there is no problem in playing a supporting actor in Yan He's drama."

"Why? Is it because Yan He's dramas are all very popular?" Yao Yuanzhi asked, "People are so irritating. If I ask you to play a supporting actor, your agent will definitely not agree."

Liu Zefan shook his head and said seriously: "On the one hand, Yan He's drama is very popular. On the other hand, the more important reason is that in the drama written by Yan He, the supporting actor is no less brilliant than the leading actor. My agent is That’s what you told me.”

Lu Yanhe didn't expect that he would receive such high praise from Liu Zefan's agent.

He clasped his hands together and said, "Help me thank your agent."

Liu Zefan asked: "Can you play the second male lead in your movie for me?"

"Uh... I actually want to say that the second male lead in the movie may not be as outstanding as the policeman you played in "Squid Game"." Lu Yanhe said, "If you are willing to play, of course I welcome it, but Don’t accept the film randomly and make random decisions. I’ll pass the script to your agent later, and you can study it carefully before getting back to me.”

Liu Zefan said: "My agent said that if it's your play and I have the chance to act in it, I don't need to ask him, just agree."

Lu Yanhe: "..."

He couldn't bear it any longer and asked, "Who is your manager? Why is he so confident about me?"

Liu Zefan said: "Li Xia."

"This name sounds so familiar." Lu Yanhe felt a little impressed, but he didn't know the name.

He does know a lot of people in the entertainment industry, and he can't remember who they are at the moment.

Jiang Yuqian reminded, "Li Xia also brought another actor, whom you know, Meng Li."

Lu Yanhe suddenly said, "Huh? Are you and Meng Li the same agent?"

Liu Zefan nodded.

He added: "However, Mengli is Mengli, I am me, and I also hate Mengli."

The attitude is very clear.

Lu Yanhe couldn't laugh or cry.

Li Xia.

He remembered that person who was as worldly and shrewd as Zhou Pingan.

Lu Yanhe suddenly had a great change in his view of Li Xia.

Probably because of Meng Li's relationship, Lu Yanhe's previous impression of Li Xia was that of a very worldly and thoughtful woman.

But after what Liu Zefan said just now, Lu Yanhe suddenly felt that Li Xia was actually just in her position, fulfilling her responsibilities, and planning her affairs.

After several exchanges with Liu Zefan, Lu Yanhe has realized that Liu Zefan is a young actor who is more stupid and less sophisticated than he may be. However, he was able to shine under such circumstances, and his agent must have contributed a lot.

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"Okay, I'll contact your agent later."

Liu Zefan's face showed a happy look.

Wang Jing couldn't help it anymore and asked: "What about me? Where about me? You can't have Liu Zefan without me!"

Lu Yanhe looked at this girl who had collaborated with him in "Late Spring" and had excellent acting talent. He smiled and said, "Don't come to act in this drama. I have another role for you."

"Ah?" Wang Jing was stunned at first, and then she was happy, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

Jiang Yuqian suddenly thought of something and looked at Lu Yanhe.

Her eyes were asking, is it her drama?

Lu Yanhe nodded slightly.

In "Telephone", in addition to the role played by Jiang Yuqian, there is also the role of a young girl. They are the two heroines of this movie.

The role of this young girl requires a lot of acting skills. Among the actresses Lu Yanhe knew who could play students and have such acting skills, the only ones Lu Yanhe knew were Wang Jing and Sui Fangran from "Three Mountains". In comparison, of course Lu Yanhe still prefers Wang Jing, whom he is more familiar with.

Within one meal, both Liu Zefan and Wang Jing had been invited to play Lu Yanhe's next film, making other actors inexplicably jealous.

However, they are either not as popular as Liu Zefan himself, or they are not as popular as Wang Jing, because they have collaborated with Lu Yanhe in "Late Spring" and are familiar with Lu Yanhe, so they dare to speak. None of them were embarrassed to ask Lu Yanhe for a role.

Being able to act in "Squid Game" is already great.

Lu Yanhe said with a smile: "Don't rush to accept the film. After "Squid Game" is aired, the salary will definitely increase, and there will be more scripts and more choices."

As soon as he said this, everyone laughed happily and agreed.

Who among the actors participating in this drama wouldn’t want this?

Everyone eagerly wants to participate in Lu Yanhe's project. Isn't that the purpose?

After Lu Yanhe finished the meal with everyone, he said goodbye to them and left.

Before leaving, Jiang Yuqian and Lu Yanhe chatted for a while beside his car.

Jiang Yuqian said: "I was thinking about something seriously while filming "Squid Game" recently."

"What's the matter?" Lu Yanhe asked.

"Do I need to transform myself, or do I need to be obsessed with winning an award?" Jiang Yuqian said, "Whether it's "Squid Game" or "Phone", I don't think they are award-winning movies, but I can relate to both roles, especially Jiang Cao. I've been with her for almost two months, and I dream of being in the story in the movie, following her emotional ups and downs."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"I'm thinking, maybe my acting skills are not good enough for me to play the kind of movies that can win awards, but when I play these roles that resonate with me, I can dig out my true emotions and become one with the characters." Jiang Yuqian said, "These two movies really made me think this way." (End of this chapter)