I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 366: The Silent Truth? (23)

"Congratulations! The Bravest has received good reviews!"

“…I’m not the lead actor…”

"You can't say that. 'The Bravest' is a man's movie. It's already very difficult for you to play a role in it and contribute to the memorable moments!"

Yang Zi smiled and said, "Thank you."

Shen Liang waved his hand: "Just telling the truth!"

"'A Sun' is coming out next Wednesday?"

"Well...how many games do you want to book?"

Yang Zi was stunned for a moment: "What?"

"As a good friend, wouldn't it be appropriate for you to book the entire place?"

"…Then why don't you book out the entire theater for The Bravest?"

Shen Liang immediately retorted: "You're not the lead actor in that show, why would I book the entire theater?"

“…Okay, okay, I’ll book two shows…”

"Twenty games... OK, I didn't expect that Sister Zi would support me so much..."

“It’s two games…”

"Our friendship is only worth two games?"

"Five games is enough!"

"Let's make it a whole, ten games!"

Yang Zi looked helpless: "Okay, okay, ten games is ten games..."

"How about, let's have twenty games. I'll treat you better and praise you more..."

Yang Zi couldn't hold it in any longer and grabbed Shen Liang's arm: "I'll bite you to death."

“…One bite plus fifty rounds…Come on, bite me to death!”

“…Then I won’t bite it. It’s too expensive.”

Yang Zi let go of Shen Liang's arm and talked about Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo from "Sunshine"...

"The Untamed" has become very popular recently!
The number of views has exceeded 40 billion and is still increasing, and the weight of the topic on Weibo has exceeded 300 billion!
The data of Tik Tok, Kuaishou and Xiaohongshu have exploded!
Especially Kuaishou, which directly surpassed "Want to See You"...

By the way, many people say that The Untamed became popular because of the plot, costumes, styling, and scenes, and definitely not because of the BL theme…

Fuck you, if it’s not BL, how can it attract so many fans?
What is the difference between "The Detective Jane Does Not Know", "A Lovesickness in the Young Traveler" and "The Song of Youth"?
Including the director of "The Untamed", Zheng Weiye, who later filmed "Leyouyuan" and "Please Love Me"...

"The Pleaser" is iQiyi's S+ top project. After it was broadcast, it was rated poorly in various ways, and many people have never even heard of this drama!
Yang Zi said with envy: "I think the box office of Sunshine will definitely exceed 100 million on the first day!"

Shen Liang shook his head: "The first day box office of "The Last Night on Earth" was 2.6 million... "A Sun" is a boring movie..."

"Art films?"

"Almost... Let's go, the fans must be waiting impatiently..."

"oh,"

……

"Squid!" has concluded.

iQiyi invites VIP members and fans to watch the finale live.

A lot of people did come...

Shen Liang walked out holding Yang Zi's hand, and the crowd immediately went wild: "Han Shangyan, Tong Nian!"

“…Keep a low profile! Keep a low profile!”

Shen Liang waved to the audience and sang a song called "Nobody".

Yang Zi also sang the ending song of "Honey Stewed Squid" "Milk Bread" on the spot...

After watching the finale, a viewer asked: "You said during the live broadcast that you took on "Honey Stewed Squid" because Yang Zi was starring in it? Is that true?"

"Yes!" Shen Liang nodded: "I read the original novel, and I personally think that only Yang Zi can play Tong Nian..."

"Is it possible to develop a relationship with Yang Zi?"

Shen Liang smiled and said, "I shoot several dramas a year. If I play a couple, they have to be together. I think it's not respectful to the actresses..."

"Is there any possibility of continued cooperation?" "It depends on the script..."

"So what type of role do you want to try next?"

“…As long as the script is suitable, I’m not picky!”

……

This summer, two hit dramas, "Want to See You" and "Go Go Squid!", both star Shen Liang as the male lead!
Moreover, "Want to See You" was organized and created by Shen Liang.

iQiyi has a lot of ideas about Shen Liang...

There are many top stars, but there is only one, Shen Liang, who can organize a group and produce a hit movie!
What's more, Shen Liang also created a phenomenal variety show "Sisters Who Make Waves".

But...iQiyi and Shen Liang have little intersection.

If there is no intersection, you can find one!
They also know that Shen Liang is very picky about acting. First, the script must be acceptable, and then the production team must be reliable...

But they also knew that Shen Liang had good acting skills and was popular with the audience. Most importantly, he never interfered with the production. As long as he signed the actor contract...

Of course, Shen Liang’s pay is quite high. The pay here does not refer to the actual remuneration received, but the participation in the investment...

In fact, Shen Liang’s own salary is very low, including "The Imperial Coroner", he only received 2000 million yuan in salary, but his company took 30% of the investment rights, and the subsequent profits accounted for 40%...

However, whether a work can be approved and at what level it can be approved depends very much on the status of the leading actor.

Take for example "The Imperial Coroner". If Shen Liang had not decided to star in it, it would have been A-level at best. But after Shen Liang starred in it, it immediately became S+ and a key project of Tencent!
I forgot to write the last chapter...

In fact, in addition to suspense dramas, iQiyi also produces a batch of period dramas and anti-gangster dramas every year!

"The World", "The Storm", "The Road of Life", and "Wind Blowing in Midsummer" are all produced by iQiyi...

So, after the celebration banquet, people from iQiyi asked Shen Liang what topics he was interested in.

Shen Liang originally wanted to talk about the suspense genre, but he was more interested in "The Storm"...

So, answer: "I'm very interested in anti-black types..."

"Anti-black?"

"Well, it fits the social hot spots and the theme of cracking down on gangs and eliminating evil..."

Anti-black?

“…There is a very good script called “The Silent Truth”. Are you interested?”

“…Isn’t that a crime thriller?”

"The Silent Truth" is "The Long Night"!

A young prosecutor would rather give up everything, his youth, family, career, and even his life, just to seek justice for people who have nothing to do with him.

His friends and family also set up this scheme with him for the same purpose, just to attract the attention and investigation of all high-level officials and bring those high-ranking officials to justice...

This drama...is actually not that great. The high score it received mainly comes from its huge political dimension!

But in terms of plot, lines, and acting, they can't compare with "Secret" and "The Long One". The plot is dragged out and the lines are stiff...

“Do you know this play?”

Shen Liang nodded: "I've been asked...but I don't have time..."

"We can wait until you have time to shoot..."

Shen Liang shook his head: "You should find someone else. This script is good and anyone can play it... I have already signed the schedule for the second half of this year and next year!"

“…Is there a chance for future cooperation?”

"Ah."

I thought that was the end of it, but then the person in charge asked again: "Brother Liang, have you ever thought about filming an ancient idol drama?"

"…Let's read the script. If it's suitable, I wouldn't mind acting in one!"

“…Okay, I understand!”

Shen Liang added: "What I said is true. I still have some ideas about ancient idols."

The person in charge of iQiyi was a little surprised...

Because the general consensus in the industry is: Who is willing to write a good script for a costume drama?
Most screenwriters pursue suspenseful reality dramas. Ancient idol dramas, which are industrial saccharine dramas for ordinary audiences, are only worthy of bad scripts written by bad screenwriters...

(End of this chapter)