Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

Zhao Baogang didn't say anything. He picked up the water glass and drank leisurely.

Shanhe felt that the two of them had their own recommendations for the choice of the male protagonist and might have had a dispute, so he immediately responded: "I'm just making a suggestion. The final choice still needs to be coordinated and discussed by everyone."

Zhao Baogang put down his water glass and said with a smile: "Xue Ping, if you ask me, just come and audition. I am very optimistic about this script. Suitable for the role is the first priority!"

"Since you all think the audition decision is made, of course I have no problem with it, but simply considering the acting skills is too one-sided!" Sun Xueping also smiled at her.

"Since you agreed, Xueping, let's arrange the audition. Then we can coordinate with you. How about that?"

Sun Xueping nodded, "Okay!"

Zhao Baogang turned his head and looked at Shanhe.

"I have no problem. Director Zhao will let me know when the time comes and I will join in the fun!" Shanhe replied with a smile.

After discussing the selection of the main characters, Zhao Baogang communicated with Sun Xueping on the selection of the filming team and location.

"For the shooting in the hospital, Xueping needs you to arrange the venue. If you have special requirements, we can set it up on site!"

"No problem, I've already contacted the venue. It's in the Magic City, Shanhe. Has your agent with the investment amount communicated with you?" Sun Xueping turned to ask Shanhe.

Shanhe nodded and replied: "I will contribute 10% in the same proportion, and the script investment will account for 5%. This is the final result of my discussion with Aunt Qu."

Zhao Baogang and Sun Xueping looked at each other and nodded, "Yes, our Xinbaoyuan will contribute 25% in the same proportion, and the rest will be shared equally by your Magic City TV station and the Beijing TV Drama Production Center. The cost of the filming team will be calculated separately. .”

After the three people basically agreed on the investment ratio and preliminary preparations, Shanhe said goodbye to the two of them, turned around and walked out of the hotel.

Sun Xueping watched Shan He leave, and suddenly said to Zhao Baogang: "This child will be terrible in the future. We still have to leave some room for him. He will be in the circle from now on. We have to worry about the faces of monks and Buddhas!"

Zhao Baogang nodded, "I know that I won't embarrass him. This kid knows how to measure. But if Lu Yi can't pass the acting test, I guess this kid won't agree to him being the protagonist!"

Sun Xueping sighed and replied: "You all object, but I can still force him to come in. Let's audition! I tried my best, and others can't blame me!"

"Haha! We all understand." Zhao Baogang responded with a smile, "Shan He is actually right. Wang Zhiwen is quite suitable, but not too popular."

Shanhe received a call from Zhao Baogang two days later, and the audition will begin tomorrow at the Magic City TV Station.

The next morning, Shanhe and Qu Ling arrived at the Magic City TV station on time.

The production staff took them into a spacious studio with simple furnishings, a few seats, and a few white coats.

After Shanhe greeted Zhao Baogang, Sun Xueping and others, he followed them and sat on the chair next to them.

"Let's start!" Zhao Baogang said loudly when he saw everyone had arrived.

The first one to come in was Chen Kun. Shanhe didn't think highly of him. He was too immature and didn't have the feeling of an emergency room doctor at all.

However, Shan He did not express his opinion during the whole audition. After Chen Kun finished speaking about his views on the doctor, Zhao Baogang asked him to audition a few clips. After a few whispers with each other, Chen Kun was asked to go back and wait for notification. .

Shanhe knew that Chen Kun was eliminated.

Next, both Hu Bin and Zhou Jie completed their auditions. Hu Bin was so handsome, but Zhou Jie seemed to have played a perfunctory role. She probably had other roles.

It can be seen that everyone is not very satisfied.

It's Lu Yi's turn next.

"Lu Yi, you've read the script, tell me what you think!"

Lu Yi said seriously: "Doctors are a noble profession who save lives and heal the wounded, especially doctors in the emergency room..."

Lu Yi praised the profession of a lot of doctors, and then began to describe his direction and method of shaping the character.

To Shanhe, it sounded too formalistic, and it felt like he was giving lessons. Of course, Shanhe was a layman, so he did not express his opinions.

But then Lu Yi's performance really stung Shan He's eyes. Lu Yi is still suitable for his true performance. He is quite suitable for playing a student in "Never Rest Eyes". Putting on a white coat is really impressive!

After Sun Xueping watched Lu Yi's performance, she knew that this role had nothing to do with him. The acting was too stereotyped and the traces of acting were too heavy. It was okay to play a supporting role. The male and female protagonists of this drama were the eye-catchers. Lu Yi's acting skills were poor. too much.

"Lu Yi, your audition is completed, go back and wait for the news!" Zhao Baogang informed Lu Yi with a calm face.

"Thank you!" Lu Yi turned around and left. He was not disappointed at all. After all, he was a celebrity and all the characters looking for him had to queue up.

Only Wang Zhiwen was left. He seemed very relaxed. After all, he knew most of the people sitting here and had worked with Zhao Baogang several times. He originally wanted to come over to support Zhao Baogang. He had no demands for the male lead. After all, the previous few people were all A popular niche, an idol, whose popularity cannot be compared to his own.

"Zhiwen, have you read the entire script?"

"No, you didn't give me the complete script either!"

"Then tell me what you think of the character based on the part you've seen!"

"Emergency doctors are busy and can encounter anything. I heard that most doctors have stayed in the emergency room, which shows its importance in the hospital. I feel that after staying in a place like the emergency room for a long time, I’m basically numb, I’ve seen too many things, and I’m not surprised by all kinds of people. According to the script I’ve read, the male protagonist is a competent doctor, but a little too emotional..."

Wang Zhiwen spoke very casually, but it was obvious that he had more experience.

As for his acting skills, Wang Zhiwen was inferior to the previous actors. The doctor he auditioned had a unique ruffian air, and his thin cheeks and squinted eyes gave him a sense of joy.

This is in line with Shanhe's character setting. A diaosi in the emergency department who lives in the hospital is somewhat similar to Hao Weizhen.

Zhao Baogang's expression also relaxed. After discussing with Sun Xueping in a low voice, he then gave Shan He a wink. Seeing Shan He nod, he smiled and said, "Zhi Wen, do you have a schedule?"

"Baogang, do you want me to be the protagonist?"

"Why, you don't want to!"

"Hey, I'm not stupid. Give me the complete script. Can you arrange a role experience? Get me in quickly. The part of the script I read is okay. You can pay me according to the market price!"

"I like your cheerfulness! Come on, go find the script manager and get the script, and come and sign the contract tomorrow!"

Shanhe quietly watched the actor's confirmation from the side. His bottom line was that his acting skills were passable, at least 70%. If the actor or actress didn't act well, no matter how great the script was, the audience would be upset!

Shanhe is very satisfied with Wang Zhiwen's decision. His appearance is a bit old, but he can make up for it!

After the male lead was confirmed, it was already noon. After lunch, they rested for a while at the Magic City TV Station, waiting for the audition of the female lead in the afternoon.

"Shanhe, the audition this afternoon will not only determine the heroine, but also select several supporting actresses. Do you have any recommendations? If so, please book the roles first?" Zhao Baogang asked in the lounge.

Shanhe shook his head, "Director Zhao, I won't express my opinion this afternoon. How can I recommend it? You just make the decision, and I will learn from it."

Ha ha…

Several people laughed.

"More actors came in the afternoon, including Zhou Xun, Chen Hong, Li Bingbing, Li Xiaoran, and more than a dozen actresses. The auditions for actresses are different from those for male actors. TV series are different from movies. They have a longer broadcast period, so they are different from the characters. Fit and appearance are both important, and the length must match the audience's aesthetic!" Sun Xueping explained to Shanhe with a smile.

Shanhe nodded and responded: "It just can't be too ugly!"

"Haha!" Zhao Baogang smiled and gave a thumbs up, "You are right. Movie characters often need to be distinctive and recognizable. TV dramas also need it, but the degree of need is not that great. The most important thing is to be in line with the public. Aesthetics! In addition to special characters, clear appearance is the foundation!"

"Seniors, it's funny, please take care of me in the future!" Shanhe responded with cupped hands.

During the afternoon audition, Shanhe was a crowd-pleaser throughout the whole process.

Watching the gorgeous actresses performing their roles in front of the stage, Shanhe understood why there were so many problems in this industry.

Not everyone can set their own bottom line, and not everyone has their own bottom line.

The scenery is infinitely beautiful, but it’s just a matter of seeing people’s hearts!

In Shanhe's opinion, Zhou Xun and Li Bingbing were the most suitable, but both of them were a little thin at this time.

Chen Hong deserves to be called the most beautiful woman in China at this time. She is very charming and has the smell of a mature woman, but she is not suitable for the positioning of the role.

Li Xiaoran is still a little white flower at this time, and her temperament cannot support the heroine!

Shanhe also saw several familiar actresses, Zhang Yan, Ma Yili, Qin Lan and so on.

At this time, they were all just young actors who had just debuted, and the ones who came to audition were all supporting roles of nurses and patients.

The attraction that Zhao Baogang and Shanhe bring to actors is not small!

Shanhe watched as several people around him continued to discuss the allocation of roles in a soft voice, and actresses passed by one after another.

Qin Lan was the last actor to audition.

She was still a complete newcomer at this time, and this was probably her first decent audition.

Shan He looked at her nervous expression and his expression became distorted. Sun Xueping shook her head and was about to end it.

"Your name is Qin Lan, right? Relax. You are nervous in front of us. Why are you facing the camera? I'll give you two minutes to adjust!" Shanhe looked at this charming little girl in his memory and pulled her casually. Bundle.

Qin Lan looked up at Shanhe. She knew the identity of this young man and said gratefully: "Thank you!"

She quickly patted her cheeks with her hands, jumped up and down, and relaxed a little.

"You act like a patient with stomachache goes to the doctor, and Xiao Li goes up to give her a show!" Sun Xueping glanced at Shanhe and said.

After relaxing, Qin Lan still acted normally. At a glance, it was clear that he was not a professional actor. His acting skills were a bit exaggerated and his expressions seemed a bit fake.

"Okay, you can play this role. You go next door to the theater manager to sign a contract, and he will introduce you to you as a reward!" Sun Xueping decided.

Shanhe was a little surprised, and glanced sideways at Sun Xueping. Sun Xueping said with a smile: "Shanhe, this girl has beautiful features and has some potential. She just lacks experience and has not studied acting systematically. But she is still qualified to play a patient. She is a newcomer. Well, you learn quickly!”

Shanhe smiled. He knew that Sun Xueping chose a small supporting role just for his sake. They offered him kindness, so I have to take it up!

"Sister Sun, you really have a sharp gaze and a sharp eye for pearls! Miss Qin Lan, you should thank Teacher Sun for your appreciation!" She can now say a few words in the mountains and rivers scene.

After hearing this, Qin Lan quickly bowed to the two of them, "Thank you two teachers for your tolerance. I will try my best to play the role well and will not hold back the crew!"

Qin Lan left the room with excitement and anxiety. The only people left in the studio were those on chairs.

Zhao Baogang picked up the form on the table and waved it, "We've finished auditioning for the show. Now there are only two roles left, the heroine and the head nurse, that haven't been decided yet. Let's talk about it!"

"Li Bingbing is great! She just won an international award. Don't worry about her acting skills, and the pay is also suitable."

"It's more appropriate for you to say this to Zhou Xun. He has won awards a long time ago, is not low in popularity, and the salary is a bit higher, but it is worth it!"

Zhao Baogang rubbed the lines between his eyebrows, "Just Zhou Xun, ask Li Bingbing if he plays the role of head nurse. If not, I'll ask Luo Qiong to play the role!"

Zhao Baogang spoke, and no one had any objections. The cast list was basically decided, and some minor supporting roles were left to the assistant director to select.

Shanhe stood up and was about to leave, when Sun Xueping spoke, "Director Zhao, both the male and female protagonists need character experience, right? Can your production team give me a detailed time budget? I have to consider publicity and TV previews. You need to give me a budget for the cost of the session, as well as the cost of costumes and props!”

"My great producer, the actors have just been selected. How can the shooting plan and cost budget be released so quickly? Half a month, I will give you the things in half a month. Magic City TV has invested money and is not going to broadcast it on its own?" Zhao Baogang responded with a wry smile.

"I'm following the rules. As for the other things, let's talk about it separately. Even if the Magic City TV station chooses to broadcast the first round, it will still have to be paid in real money. Besides, there will be a second round and a third round!" Sun Xueping! The answer was a little tough.

Afterwards, the two began to discuss the collaboration between the filming team and the publicity team.

This day's experience allowed Shanhe to see all kinds of TV drama shootings. Shanhe realized that as a director, he must have his own team, from casting to shooting, from budget to publicity, he must have a trustworthy set of people.

In the past, my understanding was very narrow. I thought that as long as I had talent, ideas, and skills, I could achieve anything. He made it too easy for directors.

I don’t care how those directors from different industries in later generations operated. In this era, not just any actor who is familiar with the industry can pull together a reliable team.

No wonder most directors come from film schools. Film schools have all kinds of majors, and your classmates are the best team!