Poverty alleviation variety show goes to the countryside, my talent can no longer be hidden

Chapter 303 This is a TV series dedicated to ordinary people!

Lin Jianyue and Lin Xina worked together to coax her for a long time before Xu Qiuyue finally sat down with a stern face.

"Zhou Hao, please tell me what you mean first." Lin Jianyue sighed, "Why are you arguing out of the blue?"

Lin Xina also interrupted and said, "It's just putting on makeup, it's not a big deal, can't we just discuss it calmly and slowly?"

Having said that, Zhou Hao stopped beating around the bush and said, "Boss Lin, this is not just a makeup issue, but it involves the production direction of this drama."

"If you intend to make this drama into a show that sells looks, then I apologize, but I will not act in this drama, because this goes against the purpose of my writing the script."

"I didn't say I wanted to make it into an idol drama?" Xu Qiuyue immediately retorted, "But if the male and female protagonists have outstanding images, that's also a plus, isn't it? Young people nowadays like to watch this!"

"Then why don't you just find an idol drama script? It's much easier and more direct." Zhou Hao said without giving in: "If you take this script in the direction of an idol drama, the work will end up being nothing."

"I'll say it again, I don't intend to turn it into an idol drama!" Xu Qiuyue frowned and said, "I just want you to look better on screen. Is that a problem?"

Zhou Hao sneered, "Really? Then what's the matter with the current online rumors? Director Xu, don't bully me because I'm young. I can tell whether some things are fermented naturally or deliberately guided by someone!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qiuyue's old face turned slightly red, looking a little embarrassed.

After holding it in for a long time, she finally grunted and said, "This is just a marketing strategy. It's a common practice in the industry to stir up a scandal to attract attention to the crew. It's normal, right?"

Seeing that Zhou Hao was about to fight back again, Peter Lam quickly raised his hand to stop him, "Okay, I understand now. This is purely a dispute over production concepts. Let's discuss it properly. As long as it's not a personal grudge, it's fine."

After a pause, Peter Lam glanced at Lin Xina beside him and said, "You have been thinking about this script for a long time. What do you think?"

Suddenly being called, Lin Xina blinked in confusion, "I don't know."

Lin Jianyue directly held his forehead and sighed, this little girl really doesn't know how to read people's expressions...

"Then let me tell you my own opinion." Lin Jianyue said slowly: "You two actually have some truth in your ideas. I think we can reconcile them."

"Our Shanhai Films' works have always won with quality, and "Day and Night" has just become a huge hit, and the reputation of the online drama has just been established. Now the entire industry is watching our next project, so we really have to be very careful about the quality of the content."

"So in terms of the production of the series, I think we can adopt more of Zhou Hao's opinions. He is the original creator of this script, and I believe he knows exactly what the selling point of this series is."

Xu Qiuyue frowned immediately, "But..."

“Listen to me first.” Peter Lam interrupted directly, “And ‘Day and Night’ has proven that the appearance of the lead actors and the proportion of emotional scenes do not affect the ratings. Maintaining the original flavor of the work is more important than forcibly adding industrial saccharin.”

After hearing this, Xu Qiuyue could only shut up.

The data of "Day and Night" is there, how can you refute it?

The absolute protagonists of this drama are two uncle-level actors, who don't rely on their looks to win, and the few good-looking actors are just supporting roles...

But the audience just buys it and enjoys watching it!

"But for the parts other than production, Zhou Hao, you should try your best to obey Director Xu's arrangements." Lin Jianyue continued: "After all, Director Xu has been working in the entertainment industry for so many years. He has a hundred times more experience than you in terms of resume and experience. This aspect is worth learning from."

This is a typical attempt to smooth things over, giving each party fifty lashes and then giving each other a sweet date.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Hao chose to remain silent.

This is considered as tacit agreement to this compromise plan.

As long as you don't mess around with the work, it doesn't matter if the publicity is a little outrageous. After all, this industry still relies on the work to speak. If the work is bad, it doesn't matter how innocent the character is.

Seeing that both of them chose to agree, Peter Lam breathed a sigh of relief.

The two of them are the absolute core. If they fall out on the first day, what will the crew do in the future?

“Okay, now that we’ve reached a consensus on the overall situation, let’s talk about the details.” Peter Lam continued, “Zhou Hao, tell me what you think about the positioning of the male and female protagonists.”

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Hao replied: "I said that I don't want it to become an idol drama. This is a TV series for ordinary people, so the male and female protagonists should be a little ordinary."

"No need for exaggerated makeup or weird filters. Although my face isn't earth-shattering, it's still acceptable, right?"

"Not to mention Nana, even without makeup she can outshine more than 90% of her peers. In fact, she doesn't need too much makeup design at all."

Hearing this, Lin Xina's pretty face turned slightly red, and a hint of shyness flashed across her eyes.

There are so many people who compliment her on her beauty, but why does this sound so special?

"As for the character settings, one is an ordinary college student, and the other is a programmer...they are both very ordinary settings, so there is no need to make them particularly exaggerated in nature."

"Sometimes being ordinary is also an alternative attraction, which can make it easier for the audience to find empathy. Again, since this is not an idol drama, there is no need to create those high-and-mighty idol protagonists. A little bit of fireworks is more interesting."

Lin Jianyue frowned, thought for a while, and nodded.

In essence, the absolute soul of this drama lies in "Auntie Guo". If the male and female protagonists steal the show too much, it will easily cause unexpected confusion, which will in turn make the whole drama become out of tune.

Zhou Hao's concerns were indeed correct.

"So you plan to appear on camera without makeup?" Lin Xina asked in a low voice.

"Yes." Zhou Hao nodded. "The simpler the better. What the drama industry lacks most right now is actually a down-to-earth protagonist."

Lin Xina tilted her head and thought for a moment, "What about me? Will I also appear without makeup?"

"You can refer to the current college students." Zhou Hao suggested: "See how they usually dress up when they go out, and you can copy them. As I said before, you have to be down-to-earth so that the audience can empathize with you."

"Okay." Lin Xina nodded, "I understand."

Seeing that Xu Qiuyue did not object, Peter Lam nodded and said, "Well, Director Xu, it's your turn now. If you have any suggestions or requests regarding publicity, please speak up now."

Xu Qiuyue's eyes swept back and forth between Zhou Hao and Lin Xina. "The first step of the plan is the scandal between you two."

Just as Zhou Hao was about to speak, Lin Jianyue stopped him and said, "Listen to her."

"Don't think this trick is old-fashioned and vulgar, but it works!" Xu Qiuyue continued: "Since the huge success of "Day and Night", peers have begun to flock to join this ranks. The competition in the online drama market this year will be fiercer than you can imagine, even brutal."

"During the entire filming period, we must work at full speed to promote and increase our presence, otherwise we will easily be overwhelmed by the publicity and promotion of other peers. If we let it go now, it will be too late to increase popularity later."

Lin Jianyue nodded and looked at Zhou Hao, "What do you say?"

Zhou Hao was a little hesitant. He still didn't like this way of playing.

As a result, Lin Xina at the side couldn't help but said, "Hey uncle, why are you so fussy? I don't care. What are you entangled about?"

(End of this chapter)