This star’s style is wrong

Fang Xing can think of many classic TV series about anti-invasion wars.

Among spy dramas, the classic TV series with both high ratings and reputation is "Insidious".

However, there is a problem with this drama. The male protagonist is not very handsome.

Sun Honglei's film and television image is indeed very charming, and his performance as Yu Zecheng is also a classic among classics.

However, Fang Xing's current image is indeed inappropriate. Maybe he can try it in ten years, but it is more difficult now.

If you want to film "Latent", you have to find another capable actor to play Yu Zecheng.

Among the top-tier male actors in the current film and television industry, there are not many actors who can play the role of Yu Zecheng.

Actors in this position usually choose scripts very carefully.

Moreover, even if there is a suitable one, the salary will not be low.

There is another most important reason. Fang Xing actually wants to act.

After all, I once loved musicals so much, and I hope to continue this love of character creation in another way in this life.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Fang Xing chose another spy drama, which was also the drama king of Mango that year, "The Pretender".

After confirming the spy drama project, Fang Xing stayed at home and wrote the script.

Everything else is left to the corporate team.

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After Ark Culture released the spy drama project, it immediately attracted the attention of major companies in the film and television industry.

Many film and television companies came forward to seek cooperation.

The new drama project released by Ark Culture has an investment of 100 million.

This investment amount is an entry-level S-level investment in the film and television industry, and has just reached the threshold for large-scale production.

This is also Ark Culture’s first S-level project.

Because Ark Culture has produced two hit TV series.

Therefore, when the new drama plan was released, basically all major film and television companies knew that Ark Culture had never made a spy drama, but they all hoped to invest in this project.

Since we are filming "The Pretender" this time, the filming difficulty and scale are much greater than "Wulin Gaiden" and "The Beginning".

"Wulin Gaiden" is a sitcom, with almost no outdoor scenes, and all shooting scenes were completed in an inn.

Although "The Beginning" has exterior scenes, there are not many exterior scenes. Many of the shots were done inside the bus, so the shooting was not difficult.

Now that I'm filming "The Pretender," there are too many scenes.

Therefore, Ark Culture’s current crew size is not enough.

When filming "The Beginning", the crew only needed more than 100 people to support it. However, if you want to film "The Pretender", the crew will not be able to operate without 300 people.

It is difficult to increase the number of crew members in a short period of time, and it also requires experience in crew work.

Therefore, the preparation of the "Pretender" crew requires cooperation with other film and television companies.

Qiao Yinghong discussed cooperation with Jade Bird Media, seconded the crew, and raised a team of 300 people.

After the cooperation was concluded, Jade Bird Media received an investment quota of 10 million yuan.

besides.

Penguin Video invested 10 million and had priority in booking online broadcasts.

In the film and television industry, many companies wanted to invest, but Fang Xing didn't want to invest.

Ark Culture is not short of money now. If you want to invest in "The Pretender", you have to exchange resources.

For most film and television companies, when preparing for TV series projects, they will invest a lot of money in order to spread risks.

Because it is possible to lose money when filming a TV series. Once you lose money, you won't lose so badly if you spread the risk.

Fang Xing has never worried about this problem, so the film and television companies that want to invest need to have hard resources to lay the foundation for cooperation.

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In addition to the film and television industry, Ark Culture has also released new drama project plans on major online platforms and submitted audition invitations to the Actors Guild.

After the project plan was released, it caused many discussions among netizens and fans:

[There is actually a plan for a new drama, and it’s not a sitcom or a suspense drama. This time it’s going to be a spy drama! Should I expect it or not? 】

[Just don’t make a spy drama about thunder and lightning. My mother often watches thunder dramas at home. Occasionally, when I watch it, I’m so shocked that the outside is burnt and the inside is tender. 】

[If this spy drama fails, it will be Fang Xing’s first time doing so. It will be a memorable moment. 】

[Can everyone have some confidence? Although Fang Xing has never filmed a spy drama, I think it will work if it has a somewhat suspenseful edge. 】

[Announce the starring list soon. It’s time to look at the cast and judge the bad drama. 】

[The project has only been announced now, and auditions for actors have not started yet. Where to go to announce the starring list? 】

[Say it. Did you write, direct and act this time? 】

[I’m still very optimistic about Fang Xing’s casting skills. 】

[Didn’t anyone find out? Many film and television companies have film and television projects to be launched next year, and some of them have already started filming. 】

[Not to mention that I haven’t discovered it yet, but Ruide Film and Television, Tianlong Film and Television, and Jade Bird Media all have espionage projects. 】

[Please pay more attention to Xiao Lunsheng's new drama "The Invisible Spy", with an investment of 150 million, and a powerful domestic first-line lineup. 】

This comment was obviously posted by a fan of Xiao Lunsheng.

Xiao Lunsheng is a popular traffic niche of Red Film and Television. Red Film and Television is indeed filming the spy drama "Invisible Spy" and has been filming for more than half a month.

This project indeed invited several powerful domestic first-line actors.

Of course, Xiao Lunsheng falls into this category.

However, in order to promote their own popular film, Ruide Film and Television chose the script of "Invisible Spy" this time, which is biased towards group dramas.

Therefore, when promoting, Xiao Lunsheng's promotion direction was to star in a lot of scenes.

There are many scenes opposite another powerful leading actor.

Spy dramas in recent years have followed this trend.

A capable actor with a young talent.

As long as Xiao Xianrou's acting skills are not too eye-catching, the ratings will be pretty good and fans will be impressed.

Since this time is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Anti-Aggression War, there are many film and television projects on the theme of the Anti-Aggression War.

Among them, there are five or six projects with investment of hundreds of millions, and they will all be broadcast next year.

Therefore, these investment projects worth hundreds of millions will naturally be compared.

Ark Culture's "The Pretender", Tianlong Film and Television's "Unsung Heroes", and Red Film and Television's "The Invisible Spy" have naturally become the key comparison objects.

Since "Invisible Spy" stars the popular young star Xiao Lunsheng, many theater photos have been leaked since the filming started.

It is said that outside the studio, fans are surrounded every day, and they are all fans of Xiao Lunsheng.

Not only "Invisible Spy", Tianlong Film and Television's "Unsung Heroes" often invites top stars to star.

Nowadays, there is a mature plan for the production of film and television dramas.

That is, with powerful actors, a popular star, and a reliable crew, it is equal to a TV series that is sure to make money without losing money.

The TV series produced according to this plan may not necessarily become classics, but the popularity of the broadcast will not be too low. It not only has an audience base, but also can reap the fan economy.

The solution is mature and easy to operate, and it has become the favorite model used by film and television companies.

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There has been intense discussion on the Internet about the news about several big-investment spy dramas.

Especially for fans of popular celebrities, as soon as the TV series was launched, they began to promote it everywhere to help their idols gain popularity.

After the project of "The Pretender" was established, Fang Xing stopped paying attention to the news on the Internet and concentrated on writing the script at home.

The first thing to write is the character setting, which comprehensively positions the character's background, personality, and experience.

The reason for writing the character settings first is that there are many roles this time, and the number of actors needed to be hired is much greater than in previous dramas, and each one requires acting skills.

It's not that easy to find actors with the right image and acting skills for these roles.

Therefore, we need to introduce the characters first and let the crew find suitable actors to audition.

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While writing the script, Fang Xing stayed at home instead of going to the company.

Lu Xiang'er would bring food to eat together every day. Sometimes she would cook the food herself and then secretly read the script.

"Military reunification agent, codenamed "Poisonous Scorpion", leader of the military reunification Donghai Station action team, later joined the underground party, young master of the Donghai Ming family. He is suave and has extraordinary skills. He walks between black and white, sometimes as cunning as a fox and as agile as a fox The sword is sometimes as clean as water and as warm as light, even though it has multiple identities and changeable disguises..."

She looked at the character introduction on the computer and pursed her lips while smiling: "You will prepare this role specially for yourself, right?"

Fang Xing looked back at her and asked, "What? No?"

"Charming and suave, with extraordinary skills. This description is getting more and more exaggerated." Lu Xiang'er complained.

She moved the mouse and continued reading: "Are there any roles prepared for me?"

Fang Xing paused for two seconds before saying: "No, but you have the opportunity to audition. Whether you can get the role depends on your own level. There is no college student role this time, and it will require some acting skills."

Lu Xiang'er sighed and said, "I understand, rigorous Director Fang Da."

She continued to scroll down and found a female character, and read out the character introduction: "Yu Manli, Mingtai's partner in life and death, was originally a death row inmate in the military prison. Later, because Wang Tianfeng admired her character, she was selected to perform tasks in Mingtai. Partner..."

When she saw the introduction of this character, her eyes started to light up and she continued: "I fell deeply in love with Mingtai during the cooperation and was willing to give everything for Mingtai. However, fate decided that she could only give this love to Mingtai deeply. Hidden deep in my heart, I will never change it until death..."

After she saw the role, she asked excitedly: "Can I audition for this role? This is Yu Manli."

Fang Xing frowned and considered for a while, then said: "Strictly speaking, this character is not the heroine, and the ending is a bit sad."

Lu Xiang'er pursed her lips and said, "I don't have to play the heroine. I think this role is very good. Besides, you don't just let me play whoever I want to play."

Fang Xing smiled and said, "Then you have to think clearly. The hero will eventually get engaged to someone else."

Lu Xiang'er nodded and said, "I know, isn't acting just about experiencing the character's life? It's actually good to experience a different life.

"If we experience the emotion of parting with you in life and death in the play, it may make us cherish our current life more."

Fang Xing thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "You can give it a try, but this role is very important. I can't possibly let you go. If you can't pass the audition, I won't use you."

"I know, I've said it several times. Am I that ignorant of people? Of course, the quality of the show comes first." Lu Xiang'er showed a very arrogant expression.

"You are." Fang Xing showed a serious expression and nodded to confirm.

"What? Say it again!" Lu Xiang'er's dark eyes widened, and she looked like she was about to go crazy. However, this expression was fierce, a little cute, and not lethal at all.

"Auditions will start next week. Don't you plan to prepare first? There will be two directors and four assistant directors as interviewers. Moreover, even if you can pass the test of other directors, as long as there is a more suitable candidate , you will also be wiped out." Fang Xing coughed lightly and held her easily.

Lu Xiang'er hurriedly looked down at the character introduction and asked, "Can I go through the back door?"

"No." Fang Xing refused decisively.

"I didn't ask you to give in. You just gave me the script first and I figured out the character first. Is that okay?"

Lu Xiang'er found a part of the script that had been written, and sent it to her mobile phone via email with a smile: "It has to work even if it doesn't work."

Fang Xing glanced at her operation and didn't stop her.

Anyway, the script will have to be shown to her sooner or later. If she can figure out the role in advance and meet the audition requirements, that's fine.

After Lu Xiang'er sent the script to her mobile phone, she happily ran up and kissed it, then turned and ran away: "I'm going to go back and read the script first. You write it slowly. Remember to send me the complete version when you're done."

Fang Xing shook his head helplessly. This girl was still like a student. If she wanted to pass the audition, her chances were probably slim.

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After the crew completed the preliminary preparations, Fang Xing's script was also ready.

Introductions to each role were sent out, and suitable actors began to be invited to audition.

Monday morning of the second week.

The Pretender has its first audition.

Because Ark Culture is no longer the little-known company it was two years ago.

"Wulin Gaiden" and "The Beginning" made several actors famous.

Therefore, after the audition information for "The Pretender" was released, many actors and agencies took the initiative to request auditions.

The crew rented a rehearsal room at the Donghai Film and Television Base as an audition venue.

The rehearsal room is spacious, giving the auditioning actors enough space to perform.

Sometimes, the auditioning actors will also perform specialties such as dancing.

If there is a role that requires dance skills, these are bonus points.

Half past nine in the morning.

In the corridor outside the audition venue, there were many actors auditioning.

Some actors came alone, some came in groups, and some were brought here by their managers.

Most of the actors who came to audition had submitted their resumes to the crew in advance and only came here after receiving the audition notice.

However, there are also some actors who did not receive the audition notice, but still wanted to come and fight for the opportunity, so they went to the scene and handed their resumes to the staff.

Among the many actors who auditioned, there are also several actors who are already famous.

Among them, the one who surprised these 18th-tier actors the most was Lin Yingxue.

The famous actress who played Guo Furong in "Wulin Gaiden" did not appear in "The Beginning" last time, but this time she came to the audition for "The Pretender", which immediately surprised all the actors.

Lin Yingxue came in wearing a mask and a peaked cap, but she was still recognized.

"Isn't that Lin Yingxue?"

"She's actually here too. Didn't it mean that she refused to act in "The Beginning" because of the lack of money, and she broke up with Director Fang?"

"The script "The Beginning" is such a good one, but it's not even acted. If it were acted for me, I would wake up laughing in my dreams."

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