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"What are you doing recently?"

A reporter asked a question later. This is a routine question for reporters to ask, and there will be no traps. Luo Xun still kept a smile on his face: "I just finished filming a new play called "Sex and the City" before the New Year. Recently, I have been reading scripts and waiting for a role that suits me."

"Is the new play the one starring Chen Kun?"

"Yes, Brother Kun and Milk Tea will play the male and female protagonists. It is currently in post-production and is expected to meet everyone in a few months. I hope you can support it when the time comes."

There are so many reporters.

It can definitely be advertised.

At this time, a reporter asked an important question: "Some people in the industry say that you have the hope of winning some awards with your performance in "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". Do you have anything to say about this?"

"Of course I'd be happy if I could win an award."

Luo Xun smiled: "But the most important thing is that the work satisfies the audience. It is also the greatest honor for an actor. I will keep working hard for this."

"Some people say that you are a newcomer who has just become popular."

The last reporter's question was a little sharp: "They say that you just happened to meet the right role. Maybe after this period of popularity, you will no longer have any attention. What do you want to say about this?"

"I am a newcomer."

Luo Xun said: "But I am not popular yet, but I can understand the voices of doubt from the outside world, and the best way for an actor to fight back against these doubts is to speak with his own works. "Sex and the City" is my new drama. In the future, I will participate in more film and television works. Of course, I hope everyone will support the popular "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils."

"..."

Dozens of questions.

Luo Xun answered fluently.

After the interview, Luo Xun sat on the sofa in the lounge. Kong Shuang finally felt relieved: "Although it's the first time to face such a situation, you have been very mature in dealing with it. It seems that dealing with reporters will not be difficult for you in the future."

"It's not that difficult."

To be precise, it should be that the reporters nowadays are too gentle. Unlike the era of the entertainment explosion in the future, they dare to ask any questions and throw out dirty jokes, not to mention that some reporters dare to poke the artists' pain points in person--

As for now?

Try to tell a dirty joke?

I'm afraid that I will be asked to have tea by the relevant departments the next day, so the questions of the reporters are very conservative and conventional, so Luo Xun can naturally answer them freely.

Gululu drank a sip of water.

Kong Shuang suddenly said, "I don't want to distract you today, so I didn't tell you that a more reliable crew has found me and hopes you can play their second male lead."

Luo Xun's heart moved: "Martial arts drama?"

Kong Shuang nodded: "And it is adapted from Gu Long's novel. The male and female protagonists have been decided. They are Wu Qilong, the Thunderbolt Tiger, and Zhu Yin, the goddess of Hong Kong and Taiwan!"

Luo Xun blurted out: "Xiao Shiyilang!"

Kong Shuang was stunned, and then laughed: "So you also know this drama, yes, it is "Xiao Shiyilang". Originally, the producer planned to let a newcomer play the second male lead, but after seeing you play Murong Fu in "Tianlong Babu", he immediately called me and hoped that you could play the second male lead Lian Chengbi. This role has a lot of rival scenes with Wu Qilong, and in the script, he is married to Zhu Yin..."

Luo Xun was a little moved.

He guessed that there would be a lot of martial arts dramas looking for him, after all, his famous work was Murong Fu in "Tianlong Babu". Many actors will encounter this situation. After a drama becomes popular, many crews of the same type will come to him, and even the roles invited are of the same type.

But he didn't expect.

Even the crew of "Xiao Shiyilang" found him, and he was directly the second male role. But if you think about it carefully, the reason is not difficult to guess!

In this drama.

The second male role is called Lian Chengbi.

One of the six gentlemen in the world, the sword in one hand is the best in the world, the swordsmanship is like the warm moon and spring breeze, the soft power of the sword is at the peak, and the sword is faster than lightning. He became famous at a young age, both civil and military, talented, polite and elegant in appearance, but deep in his heart, deep in scheming, a flower of evil who does things by any means and is extremely eager for warmth.

Does it sound familiar?

It's simply a copy of Murong Fu!

The same excellence, the same strength, and the same misguided path. Having played the same type of role once, Luo Xun can easily handle it again without spending too much energy!

"It seems that you have guessed the reason."

Kong Shuang smiled: "I stayed up late last night to watch "Xiao Shiyi Lang", and roughly scanned the plot of Lian Chengbi. I found that this role is somewhat similar to your Murong Fu in "Tian Long Ba Bu", so this is probably the reason why they like you. In the eyes of their producer, I am afraid that you are already the best choice for Lian Chengbi. If we are willing, we can raise the price, and he will agree 80% of the time!"

"Don't worry..."

Luo Xun hesitated at this time.

From the perspective of interests, whether it is ratings or influence, "Xiao Shiyi Lang" is not bad, including the pay, there is room for further increase, but if from a purely actor's perspective, it is not a wise thing to play the same type of role again not long after finishing a play.

The biggest risk is.

It is easy to be stereotyped by the outside world.

Once you are stereotyped in the audience's mind, it will be easy for the audience to feel out of place when you play other roles in the future, not to mention that most crews will not easily choose actors who have been stereotyped to play in works.

Unless Luo Xun can do what ordinary people can't!

To create a Lian Chengbi who is distinct from Murong Fu, otherwise, playing a copy of Murong Fu is really meaningless, and no one wants to repeat themselves.

"The original Lian Chengbi was played by Yu Bo."

"At this time, Yu Bo is still a newcomer, so he is 100% unable to compete with me. I have enough time to think, so I might as well be a backup first."

Luo Xun's mind raced.

Kong Shuang seemed to see Luo Xun's hesitation and said, "This role does have the risk of stereotyping you, because the only work you have aired so far is "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". What if your second drama, "Pink Girl", Wang Hao's role fails to gain public recognition, and there is another "Xiao Shiyi Lang", then everyone will think that you are only suitable for those roles of young talents who have gone astray."

"What do you think?"

"My idea should be the same as yours. Take "Xiao Shiyi Lang" as a backup option. If they have other candidates, we won't think about it. If we have other roles, we won't think about it either."

Luo Xun nodded.

It is absolutely a cautious thing for an actor to choose a play. If a role goes wrong, the negative effects may follow him for two or three years, so sometimes, it takes courage to refuse.

Luo Xun is now undecided.

He did not have the courage to directly reject "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". After all, this drama was very suitable for him in every aspect. Perhaps the producer of this drama did not expect that he, a newcomer who had just become famous, was not very willing to take on this role.