I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 533: Riding the Wind (33)

Wang Churan was specifically requested by Shen Liang...

For no reason, Miss Wang sent him a few videos of herself in cross-dressing…

It’s like taking a normal selfie and suddenly turning into Spider-Man.

Shen Liang has been surrounded by men for almost half a year...

Although I am exhausted every day, I still stand in awe!

After "The Imperial Coroner", Wang Churan has starred in many dramas, including ancient costume dramas and modern dramas...

But they are basically supporting roles.

In "Awakening Age", Chen Yannian played by Shen Liang was praised by various official media...

By the way, the upcoming "Storm Chasers" has also become a big deal, with CCTV added as the producer, and it has been announced that it will be the best drama yet!

Shen Liang's dramas have always been popular...

But there are relatively few dramas like "Storm Chasers" that have been confirmed as the best drama before filming even started...

Shen Jin is really the heroine, and Wang Churan is able to get this resource, which is considered a boost!

Shen Liang couldn't think of anyone born after 95 who would be more suitable...

Guan Xiaotong is pretty, but...

After seeing this picture, there is no going back!
Oh, back to the character discussion.

Niu Chunmiao…

This character is very likable, an atypical Red Detachment of Women, and also the one who is responsible for the comedy!

Judging from the character setting, she is as hardworking and loyal as a cow, and like a spring seedling, she slowly plants the Party's ideas in Wei Ruolai's heart.

Xinli recommended Ren Min and Li Gengxi...

One is Guangguang’s person, and the other is Xu Jinglei’s person!
Shen Liang would definitely not be happy.

Then, producer Yu Wanqing picked out several actresses of the right age: Bu Guanjin, Song Zuer, Tian Xiwei, Zhuang Dafei, Zhao Jinmai...

Shen Liang prefers Zhao Jinmai.

On the one hand, she is of the right age and her acting skills are not bad. On the other hand, after filming "The Storm Chaser", she joined the crew of "The Beginning" seamlessly...

Of course, the process still needs to be followed...

It’s not like he has the final say. Even if it were, he would still have to pretend to respect the creative team!

……

Wu Jing recently took on another job...

"My Fathers and I"!
He had told Shen Liang about it before, but Shen Liang declined. Wu Jing also felt that he didn’t have time, so he simply refused!

But he couldn't resist the producers' various requests...

What about 'the trilogy can't be done without you', 'you can shoot whatever you want'...

It just so happened that Yu Baimei had a ready-made script - initially it was planned that Yu Baimei and Deng Chao would participate in the filming.

However, Deng Chao was busy tinkering with "Chinese Table Tennis" and couldn't spare the time.

Then let Wu Jing come!

Wu Jing has a very good relationship with Yu Baimei. When filming "Wolf Warrior 2" that year, he first found Yu Baimei and hoped that he could serve as the screenwriter for it.

But at that time, Yu Baimei had just finished the roadshow of "Bad Angels" and was caught up in the negative emotions of word-of-mouth and public opinion, so he declined the offer.

As a result, Wu Jing visited the Yu family three times, asking for advice on the script and asking them to recommend books related to screenwriting.

Although Yu Baimei was not deeply involved in "Wolf Warrior 2", he and Deng Chao's Orange Image participated in the investment.

For this reason, Wu Jing set the ship at the beginning of the movie "Wolf Warrior 2" as "Yu Baimei".

The two have a very close relationship...

Wu Jing...found Shen Liang and asked about his schedule again.

"Brother Jing, I have five TV series and three movies lined up."

“Aren’t there two movies?”

Shen Liang explained: "I took on another film called Miracle... a new work by Wen Muye."

"Miracle?" "It's a key film project of the Central Propaganda Department and the National Film Administration in 2021... Although it's a proposition, Wen Muye wants to make a work that is more commercial narrative. We had already decided to cooperate, and this time he found me!"

Wu Jing smiled and said, "...Don't always take on mainstream movies, or you'll get scolded."

“The problem is that the film and television industry is short of money at this stage, and everyone wants to invest in the main theme!”

With less investment, capital is the most risk-averse. They will of course narrow their investment scope and focus on actors, directors, themes, etc. that can minimize risks.

From a macro perspective, many well-known directors, actors, and even traffic opportunities will be much less...

The environment has changed.

This shows that capital also knows that traffic cannot be sold for money!

Shen Liang...is different. He has a lot of projects coming to him every day...

Let alone others, Yu Dong of "Changjin Lake" has approached him several times, bringing a bunch of projects, wanting to invite him to help out, "Chinese Doctor", "Ordinary Heroes", "King of the Sky"...

That’s right, friendly support!
The so-called friendly support actually means acting for free or receiving less pay...

Shen Liang and Yu Dong are not close enough to each other to star in a movie for free.

"So, you're filming a TV show?"

Shen Liang took a sip of water and said, "No... the TV series was decided last year. If I hadn't taken on "Changjin Lake", I would have probably finished filming two episodes!"

"We estimate that it will take us half a month to finish filming... Can you help me look at the script?"

As he spoke, Wu Jing handed over a stack of papers...

"What script?" Shen Liang took it and took a look - "Ride the Wind"!
“…My Fathers and Me, the short film you’re going to make?”

"Correct!"

"Let me see…"

……

"Riding the Wind" is pretty good. The line 'What I fear most is that you are not afraid of death' is quite sensational!

What is most surprising is that the one who sacrificed in the end was Chengfeng.

The story is simple: Lao Ma is the commander of the cavalry regiment and the "father" of this period.

Chengfeng is a team member and Lao Ma’s son, a younger generation member, and the first “I” in the story.

In order to protect the people, Lao Ma sacrificed his life in exchange for the lives of more people.

A pregnant woman in the village gave birth to a baby, and his mother named him "Chengfeng".

Thus, a new "I" appeared, and his life was exchanged for the flesh and blood of Lao Ma, who was his "father".

According to the inertial thinking of most previous movies, the father should die, and then the son inherits his father's will to continue the anti-Japanese war, but what is unexpected is that the father chooses to give up his son for the sake of the large army and the elders and villagers...

But... a little cruel.

"Would it be better if Chengfeng sacrificed himself?"

"It's hard to change, isn't it?"

"But this is me and my father, the main perspective is me, not Lao Ma!" Shen Liang continued: "Just add a paragraph, Chengfeng took the initiative to send a signal..."

"...Okay, I'll think about it." Wu Jing nodded, then asked him, "Who do you think is suitable to play Cheng Feng?"

"There are plenty of male actors born after 00..."

"I want something that looks manly..."

"Wu Lei, Hu Xianxu, Yi Yang Qianxi, Wang Junkai... As long as you name them, they will make time to come even if they don't have time."

“…I meant the looks!”

"Then pick the one that looks good to you!"

Wu Jing: "Among so many people, have you worked with any of them?"

Shen Liang thought for a moment, then said, "Xiao Hu is good. I have worked with him on two shows... a TV series and a movie!"

“You have to learn how to ride a horse!”

"He can ride a horse. I heard he's trained professionally." Shen Liang took out his cell phone and said, "I'll ask him for you."

(End of this chapter)