I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 251 249. Betrayal or trust (Thanks to the leader of "East City Imperial Picture"!)

The audition actually went well.

Basically all the actors have been cast.

For a "special type actor" like Bai Xiaonian, after research by the director team, they chose the crooked actor Su Youpeng.

Su Youpeng has a good grasp of the smell that's slightly like that of a pretty girl.

Especially that pretentious tone.

Although it is a bit suspected of being a regional gangster, it is true that in terms of tone, the Wanwan actor has an advantage.

As for the roles of "Takeda" and "Wu Zhiguo", after two rounds of auditions, Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Hanyu were finally selected.

These three people are all actors sent over by Huayi in a "package".

In fact, you can see it from here...

The position of being the leader in the industry is really not earned for nothing.

The actors they sent out are indeed capable.

And the other actors are not unqualified.

It's just that under the condition that everyone's acting skills are equal, one is unknown and the other is famous all over the world.

The answer is clear as to who to choose.

For this drama, Xiying Film Studio wants influence, so the more big names the better.

There are many big names and great influence.

This is an immutable law.

Moreover, the film remuneration prices are also very reasonable and fair.

Instead of being open-mouthed like a lion, he looked like "everything is easy to discuss, and the money is not a factor in watching the show."

It gave Xiying Studio enough face.

The role of the female killer is played by Liu Yifei, who makes a "friendly guest appearance".

After Xu Xin sent the audition footage, she received comprehensive recognition from Xiying Studio for her acting skills and commercial value.

Even a little overjoyed.

The cast of this drama...

There is already a vague sign of something very terrifying.

Coupled with Yu Xuan, who is unique in the cross talk world...

Yang Mi, Liang Binning, Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xiaoming, Su Youpeng, Yu Xuan, Liu Yifei...

Except for the movie that currently only exists in legends and has not yet seen the script, this lineup is definitely destined to be a movie with all the heroes next year...

In terms of singleness, the lineup of all promising gift films currently is really far behind this one.

But there is one character who is in trouble.

That is Wang Tianxiang.

Wang Tianxiang is probably around forty years old.

The character should be dark and deep, smiling and eating people without spitting out their bones.

Want to be ruthless, but not ruthless.

At present, there are about three or more actors coming to audition, including some famous people.

But Xu Xin was not satisfied.

These people couldn't give him the sense of oppression that Wang Tianxiang had.

This was what troubled him the most.

That kind of... fear that makes people feel deep in their bones.

I just couldn't find it.

After two rounds of auditions, I still have no idea how to get the role of Wang Tianxiang.

What to do?

When Xu Xin was worried, Qi Lei came to him and asked him for the definition of this character.

"Smiling Tiger."

"There is no murderous intention in the lines, but the murderous intention is awe-inspiring."

“Vice hides under the sun.”…

After giving all my definitions of this character to Qi Lei...

It’s December 4th.

He came to the Beijing Office of Xiying Film Studio again.

But this time, what was placed in front of him was a folder with information on eight people.

And a USB flash drive.

"Wang Zhiwen, Wang Jinsong, Liu Yijun, Wang Yanhui, Sun Honglei, Duan Yihong, Ning Li, Jin Shijie."

This is the name of the actor in the folder.

The USB flash drive contained audition clips of each of them.

Xu Xin was a little confused.

Holding the USB flash drive and looking at the information of these people in front of me, I couldn't help but ask Qi Lei:

"Are these people okay?"

Qi Lei nodded:

"There will be more later."

"..."

Xu Xin suddenly didn't know what to say.

While taking the USB flash drive and inserting it into the computer, he asked:

"You have to visit the thatched cottage three times to get them, right? But they are all good actors... How did you get them? Even the audition clips were given to them?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Lei answered simply:

"It's not that exaggerated. We all have friends before."

"Good guy..."

After feeling the energy of the behemoth Xiying Studio again... he let out a sincere sigh:

"I really can't imagine what our factory was like when it was in its glory days."

"Well……"

There was also a hint of trance in Qi Lei's eyes.

It seems to be back to the time when I first entered this industry.

After Xu Xin started playing the first audition clip, he said:

"For the moment...it can be considered as a mover of wind and rain."

"..."

Xu Xin didn't speak, he just looked at the middle-aged man who appeared in front of him and narrowed his eyes.

After the first audition, he passed Ning Li first.

The actor's face is actually a very important image component.

Ning Li's face was too "rough".

Not refined, not elegant.

no.

The second time, he passed Sun Honglei and Duan Yihong.

The former's social big brother temperament is too prominent, while the latter's is too feminine.

Not in terms of his looks, but in terms of performance.

The scene played by Naozhen is the one with the weakest character depth among everyone, including Ning Li.

Of course, it's definitely not bad.

But the entry point is different and the understanding of the role is different.

So he was temporarily passed by Xu Xin.

There are still Jin Shijie, Wang Jinsong, Wang Zhiwen, Liu Yijun, and Wang Yanhui.

Wang Yanhui was also out.

The reason is the same as Ning Li.

He can almost be said to be half of Yang Mi's teacher in human arts.

I love drinking tea, acting, and chatting.

Especially good at using Yunnan dialect to express emotional context.

There's nothing wrong with the lines.

For actors who can sustain a drama, when the audience cannot sit very close and see their micro-expressions very intuitively, the first thing to convey their emotions is their lines.

And these people all have good script skills.

But Wang Yanhui is too "rough".

Then, Xu Xin started to get confused.

Liu Yijun's look... is so amazing.

Actors with big eyes can use their eyes to do this...

It's so rare.

Not to mention Jin Shijie.

Although the age does not match, but...when I see his scenes, especially before the beginning, his frozen expression towards the camera seems to be staring at you...

No need to speak, the feeling of fear is pushed up step by step.

Ginger is really spicy.

Wang Jinsong has a completely different style.

Everything is stable, no ruthlessness, no femininity, no smile. However, you can feel the calculating flavor in every line.

Coupled with his casual sitting posture... Xu Xin was lucky enough not to shout out the chief executive's opinion.

Finally, there is Wang Zhiwen.

There is no need to say much about Wang Zhiwen’s resume.

Perhaps it was a preconceived notion. When Xu Xin saw him, he thought of Lao Ai when he saw it back then.

The complex layering of acting skills left such a deep impression on him.

These people...

He is so confused.

After thinking about it, he eliminated Liu Yijun and Wang Yanhui first.

Although it left a deep impression on him, the problem is... the character Wang Tianxiang should have a "hidden" side.

Emotions can be expressed outwardly, but it is not appropriate to express them all.

Liu Yijun's play... To be honest, Xu Xin really feels that he is on the same level as Liang Chaowei in terms of his use of eyes.

But for this drama, his performance was not "hidden" enough.

All emotions can be expressed through the eyes.

But that's not Wang Tianxiang.

Wang Tianxiang will not express all his emotions so clearly...

so……

When he passed Liu Yijun, he suddenly felt that his heart began to bleed.

Then……

After thinking again and again, he took Wang Jinsong out as well.

This demeanor is too stable and will weaken the sense of hierarchy of Takeda's character.

Takeda and Wang Tianxiang should complement each other.

Finally, Wang Zhiwen and Jin Shijie were left.

These two people... let Xu Xin smoke three cigarettes.

Finally decided to pass Jin Shijie.

The drama is enough.

That's enough.

In fact, Jin Shijie's kind of silent observation can make people feel horrified... which perfectly complements this film.

But the problem is...the old man's age is what makes him most uncomfortable.

Xu Xin really couldn't imagine how "Wang Tianxiang" played by Jin Shijie was groveling and making suggestions to Takeda...

If there is a twist in the end, for example, Wang Tianxiang is the big boss behind the scenes, then there will be absolutely no problem.

But... no.

The blood in Xu Xin's heart had already flowed back into a river, and in the end he endured the pain and passed on this senior with superb acting skills.

Then……

When I saw that teacher Wang Zhiwen’s lines and acting skills were just right, not a bit too much, not even a little bit...

The pain in his heart disappeared.

Replaced by Wang Tianxiang at this moment...

"Just... him!"

After watching the audition clip two or three times again, Xu Xin finally made his decision.

Then there are endless regrets.

What a pity...

These are all his favorite actors.

It’s really every PASS that makes him feel pain.

After hearing this, Qi Lei nodded when he saw Wang Zhiwen smiling in the picture:

"Okay, then I'll contact you?"

"Hmm...then remember to say that not choosing it is not because the play is not good, but because the role requires it."

"no problem."

"Hmm...huh..."

Xu Xin let out a long breath.

Suddenly I felt a sense of security.

And listening to Qi Lei's assurance, it means that any casting for this drama will not be difficult... Next, the ingredients have been prepared, how to stir-fry this dish...

It just depends on yourself, right?

…

Wang Zhiwen agreed quickly, and at noon on the 5th, Qi Lei brought good news to Xu Xin.

"The Wind" has all the actors.

Next it’s time to negotiate the salary.

The entire film's budget was saved because of the setting and Liang Binning's expenses. In addition, the West Film Studio's move was large enough, the appeal of Xu Xin, the Olympic chief executive, and the popularity of the film were sufficient. No one is as open as a lion...

Of course, these are secondary reasons.

The main reason is that everyone knows how stingy the "Big Six Factories" are.

Filming with them is not about some financial backer throwing money on the table so that everyone can share it with me.

They really don't get much money.

In fact, this is also a considerable part of the main reason for the decline of the six major factories.

For the same drama, you will be given a salary of 1 million, while others will be given 10 million.

Who do you want to choose?

But the timing of the filming is very good, and it is clear that the filming should start in late December or early January.

At this juncture, some actors have actually finished their work for a whole year and are in a state of repair. The filming, advertising, business cooperation, etc. are almost finished, and the work at this time is not heavy.

The second thing is that this scene was easy to shoot. It didn’t require any special effects to fly over the walls, and there were no spectacular explosion scenes.

90% of the scenes are concentrated in a few scenes in the studio.

There are no frequent transfers, which saves time and effort.

The third is the conditions... Although there are also outdoor scenes, most of the time is spent in the studio inside the West Film Studio.

The heating and air-conditioning inside is exactly the same, and all kinds of logistical treatment are also in accordance with the reception specifications.

To put it bluntly, there is no need to suffer.

Therefore, even if the remuneration is a little lower, whether it is due to the timing of this new year next year or the popularity of the crew itself, the actors can gain much more than the one-sided remuneration.

A job that is not onerous will bring you some long-term benefits that although you cannot see now, can be transformed invisibly over time.

Everyone knows how to make trade-offs.

Those who don’t understand can’t get into this position today.

Therefore, the budget for the entire film, given the strong financial resources of Xi Film Studio, which completed the construction of the studio with only a labor fee, is roughly 40 to 45 million.

This also includes the 1.5 million copyright purchase fee for "The Wind".

To be honest, the price sounds as fantastic to Xu Xin as blowing bubble gum.

Stars, big names, A-listers, movie kings...

A movie with all the elements, 45 million...

It’s really the same price as cabbage.

And because "The Wind" was registered in a company jointly owned by Xu Xin and people from Xiying Studio, Xiying Studio, as the leading party, gave Xu Xin a 40% investment share in this film.

At first glance, it seems a little unfair between the two sides, but in fact, if you carefully consider how much effort the entire Xiying Studio has put into this matter, you will understand.

By giving this investment share, we really treat Xu Xin as one of our own.

In this case, Xu Xin did not show any pretense and directly changed his salary to "1 yuan".

This made Qi Lei laugh.

This is a joke, I will definitely not be able to get through it when filing taxes normally.

Therefore, the entire film still follows the model of director investment and box office sharing.

Next, Xu Xin basically stopped seeing people.

As the assistant director, Li Haiping took over all corresponding matters of the crew.

This is the responsibility of the assistant director.

Xu Xin's life was very simple... Even Yang Mi's life was also very simple.

Just two things every day.

I want movies, you want characters.

Whether it's Liu Yifei's "bitter plan" or Liang Binning's ambition.

All the wind was blocked outside the gate of the courtyard.

Have nothing to do with the young couple.

The tedious preliminary preparations are over, and now it’s time to embark on the battlefield.

If you haven't even cleaned the gun...

Going up there is simply seeking death.

Yang Mi didn't want to be anyone's background, and Xu Xin did the same.

…

December 21st.

Hengdian.

International Trade Building.

A commercial vehicle arrived at the door of the building.

The car door was opened, and Xu Xin and Yang Mi, who was wearing a peaked cap, got out of the car.

At the door, Li Haiping, who arrived three days earlier than Xu Xin, walked over.

"Director Li."

Xu Xin said hello.

Li Haiping smiled and nodded:

"Director Xu."

Li Haiping is a veteran. Under normal circumstances, Xu Xin would have called Teacher Li.

But he is the director, and his authority in the crew is unquestionable, so there is no hierarchy. After the two shook hands, the three of them, including Yang Mi, walked to the hotel on their own.

A few people at the back helped unload the luggage.

"The venue of the City God's Temple has been rented, and the work permits have been issued. The dance hall, military aircraft department, and Li Ningyu's home have all been decorated according to the set scene."

Xu Xin nodded:

"Where are the actors? Are they all here?"

"Liang Binning arrived at around 3 p.m., Zhang Hanyu and Wang Zhiwen were a little later, and their tickets were booked at 6 p.m. Huang Xiaoming arrived, but he won't be back until the evening. There are still a few reshoots for "Secret Scent". Others They’re all here.”

"Okay, let's wait for everyone to arrive today. If you come late, you won't be able to eat. This will save you from feeling arrogant or uncomfortable with waiting. If you don't do this, just tell everyone , in the evening when everyone is gathered, we can just have a meeting. The crew will have a meeting at noon, and in the afternoon everyone will go to the venue to have a look."

"Jingle Bell……"

Yang Mi's phone rang.

Xu Xin didn't pay attention and continued to communicate with Li Haiping about the preparations for the location.

He plans to film "The Wind" in a smooth way.

Because there aren’t many location scenes here, just a few.

The scene in the City God's Temple, the scene in the ballroom where Li Ningyu and Gu Xiaomeng dance together, the scene in the car heading to Qiu Shenghuai's house, the scene of the celebration when the traitor "Ye Jianbo" was assassinated, and the scene outside Li Ningyu's home.

that is all.

The remaining scene selections, such as the banquet at the beach, the snowy night trap waiting for underground workers to fall into the trap, including the last section of the car driving on the winding mountain road from the desolation at the beginning, to the appearance of green, to the blooming flowers representing a bright future, It's all done in Dalian.

The scene has been selected.

After the scene here, Xu Xin took Commander Zhang, played by Huang Xiaoming and Shi Chaoqi, and Zhang Hanyu to Dalian to shoot a scene of falling snow.

There is no need to go there by ferry, but to Lushun. There is a boat in the port of Lushun, and the scene of Zhang Hanyu's assassination of Huang Xiaoming will be filmed.

There are only so many shots, and it is expected to be completed within ten days, including the hard work of driving and traveling.

After all the exterior scenes were filmed, as the core set scene throughout, Xu Xin had to film it according to the timeline.

This ensures that the actors can be immersed in the story to the greatest extent, without any twists and turns caused by jumping back and forth.

Therefore, the role in Hengdian is very simple.

As the deputy director, Li Haiping will start setting up and making corresponding arrangements after communicating with Xu Xin about the shooting plan.

Xu Xin really saved a lot of things.

From this point of view, the crew of "The Secret" is simply amateurish.

While they were chatting, Xu Xin suddenly heard:

"Huh?...Come here now?"

Yang Mi's voice was full of surprise, and he couldn't help but turn his head and look over...

what's the situation?

But Yang Mi was listening to the sound on the other side of the phone for a moment, and suddenly she said:

"Is it inconvenient for you to speak? Just answer me yes or no."

"...Okay, then I understand. Are you at the airport now?"

"Well, we've already arrived... let's text and chat, okay?"

"OK, then I'll hang up. I'll ask someone to open one room for you... or two rooms. If you say "um", it will be one room, and if you say "um" twice, it will be two rooms."

"...Okay, I understand. Then I'll hang up. You tell me everything about the situation. We'll both be somewhat prepared."

"Well, hung up."

After Xu Xin finished speaking, Yang Mi turned to Sun Ting who was pushing the box and said:

"We're opening two rooms...two suites. We won't let the crew go, we'll use our own cards."

"OK."

Sun Ting nodded, handed her luggage to Zhang Jiao and went to the front desk.

At this time, Xu Xin heard his girlfriend whisper:

"Liu Yifei... and Aunt Liu are at the airport, heading this way."

"..."

Xu Xin's brows wrinkled immediately.

Liu Yifei's play is in Xi'an.

The scene where the traitor Ye Jianbo was shot at the celebration scene was only shot on location.

The interior is in the studio.

Therefore, she does not need to be involved in the drama here.

There is no need for her to come over to promote or anything, because as soon as the crew starts shooting, the cast members...from Yang Mi, to her, to Huang Xiaoming, etc. will be released one after another.

She only has two scenes.

One scene was an interior scene where Ye Jianbo was caught assassinating.

An opening interrogation scene.

In the end, it will be finalized with the title of friendly guest star.

What is she here to do?

And taking her mother with her?

After this doubt arose in his mind, he immediately thought of a possibility and his face turned cold:

"Are we being fooled?"

"..."

Hearing this, Yang Mi's eyes began to flash rapidly.

What my boyfriend said was simple.

Logically speaking, Liu Yifei will not be able to receive the resources for this drama...you can't say that.

that is……

She was able to get this role partly because of friendship. Yang Mi gave her the script in advance, which saved her from having to figure out Gu Xiaomeng's twists and turns.

The second is that her performance is indeed up to standard.

The "crazy energy" of picking at flesh with fingernails is shown by Zhao Ling'er, which is "shocking" in itself.

However, when the entire circle ostracized her, she should not have gotten this role, both emotionally and rationally.

Yang Mi heard about this situation after the audition ended that day.

On the one hand, he was surprised by the determination revealed by her sudden change, but on the other hand...

Well, others may not believe it.

But she thinks her brother is awesome.

Despite the pressure, I chose Liu Yifei.

My brother is handsome, soft-hearted, and kind...

This was what she was thinking at the time.

Because she understood very well why Qi Lei was hesitant. To put it bluntly, he was just weighing whether Liu Yifei was worth it. After having Liang Binning, the West Film Studio made a... Not to mention supporting it, but at least let his colleagues give him face. An attitude of mercy outside the law.

Otherwise...let alone playing a small role.

If she wants to play a small role, Liu Yifei has to go to Hong Kong to act.

This is not a big deal. But if Hua Yi feels unhappy because of this, personally, the matter is a bit big.

Xiying Studio is not afraid of trouble, but there are some things that have to pay attention to the pros and cons.

If her brother hadn't insisted, she would have been really embarrassed.

After all, due to emotions and reasons, Liu Yifei had to recognize this friendship when she was given the opportunity to audition.

Even if you don't choose.

So you see... nothing in this world is so absolute.

Underneath the seemingly simple cause-and-effect relationship, what is actually entangled is a balance composed of countless messes, from interests to favors.

If you pull one hair, the whole body will move.

Even if it's just a small role.

Even if she is Liu Yifei.

And in the whole thing, the people Liu Yifei should be grateful to the most should be her brother and herself.

Even if we are friends, the friendship shown between friends in times of crisis is more precious, isn't it?

But what now?

He came uninvited and took his mother with him.

After this matter was done, after hearing her boyfriend's words, even Yang Mi herself was thinking...

Was he really being tricked?

Liu Yifei acted out a cruel trick. In fact, she just hoped that Xiying Film Studio would help her break the situation?

For everyone to see:

"Xiying Studio dares to use me."

As long as this is the beginning, then the next step is just to keep a lower profile, and it is not impossible to even reconcile with Huayi. Or it may be dormant for a period of time, and then save the country through curves. After the example of Xiying Studio, whether some companies are seeking cheapness or popularity, there will always be people who can't help but take a bite of this crab.

And as more people eat them, crabs will become valuable again.

not to mention……

Even Liang Bingning can come to Xiying Studio, why can't I, Liu Yifei, return to Huayi?

No big deal, just promise some price.

Don't forget, she also has a godfather.

And if this is the case, then...my brother and I have really been fooled.

From the beginning, he fell into the opponent's trap.

And the reason why they were fooled was not because the young couple didn't think of this.

But the two of them didn't think about it at all.

Because from the very beginning when they had that meal, whether it was their future plans for establishing a company or the pros and cons of all parties, the two of them had only one starting point for all their calculations and calculations.

That is "Liu Yifei, we are friends."

Everything they think about is based on this starting point.

Even if she is plotting, I hope Liu Yifei can really break away from these two evil and unpredictable people. After Yang Mi establishes the company, she will invest in it and we can develop together...

This kind of long-term planning is also based on "you are my friend" and "I think you are worthy of me doing this".

But what now?

The mother-daughter relationship that was supposed to be "severed" seems to have been restored?

Do you want to come to Hengdian together?

Without your show, why would you come to Hengdian?

Simple.

Let’s talk to my brother.

And the content of the chat...

Apart from Liang Bingning's approach, what else can be done?

It seems like this...

Thinking of this...

In an instant, Yang Mi's eyes turned cold.

I treat you as a friend. I don’t say I will help you when you are in trouble, but at least I will extend my hand.

Do you really think I'm a fool?

At this time...

"Buzz."

A message was sent.

Coincidentally, the elevator door also opened.

The group of people entered the elevator together.

No one spoke, and even under Xu Xin's frown, the atmosphere was a bit cold.

But Yang Mi took the phone and handed it to Xu Xin.

On the phone screen, he saw a line of words:

"Get on the plane, Mimi! Xu Xin! I'm sorry! Trust me! Reject her!"

"..."

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Thanks to the support of the two alliance leaders, I owe four updates this month, and I will definitely pay it off on the basis of ensuring quality and quantity! Well worth living up to everyone’s support.

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