After the filming was completed, I awakened my superpowers.

Chapter 9 Character Magician

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as predicted.

The one-sentence introduction on the cover of the project book clearly states, "The Republic of China version of Now You See Me."

However, after flipping through it, he discovered that this project was initiated by Hong Guoguo Pictures, the producer was Yu Haiyang, and the total investment reached 20 million.

Sheng Yixia has recently participated in two online movies, and has gained some understanding of the industry. Hong Guoguo Pictures is a very successful company in the industry, and has produced many popular online movies and web dramas.

Yu Haiyang is also a famous producer in the industry, and several popular online movies were produced by him.

In addition, the director of this project is also a famous director in the online movie circle.

Because of this, the project easily completed its initial financing, and the investors were all well-known companies or individuals in the industry. Even Sheng Yixia’s company, H City Entertainment, invested three million.

The story outline is also very simple.

During the Republic of China period, a local warlord was causing trouble for the people. He looted a large amount of supplies and exchanged them for gold and jewelry, which he then transferred overseas under the protection of a group of his cronies and soldiers.

A mysterious man with lofty ideals organized a group of eccentrics and carefully planned an operation that was completed in full view of the public, like a grand magic show, in which the warlord's wealth was plundered and his men paid the price they deserved.

In the end, people with lofty ideals donated all the gold and jewelry to the anti-Japanese war organization and contributed to the nation.

Of course, in order to fit in with local culture and to distinguish it from Now You See Me, traditional magicians are used here.

Then, Sheng Yixia briefly looked through part of the script. The lines and characters were quite interesting, and it could be considered a good work.

However, no one in the film industry can guarantee that a film will be a hit, and the result will ultimately have to be tested by the market.

After Sheng Yixia finished reading, Zhang Qing asked, "Yixia, what do you think of this project? Which role are you more interested in?"

Sheng Yixia pondered for a moment, then said, "This project is quite interesting. If we talk about interest, of course I am most interested in the young magician, Zhao Xingyao. However, this role is very important, so I am afraid it is not our turn."

This character has growth, a lot of scenes, and is responsible for the final magic trick highlight moment. Although he is not the male lead, some parts are easier for him to shine than the male lead.

In a project of this scale of investment, there must be countless eyes staring at this role.

"You didn't have a role before, but that may not be the case now." Zhang Qing said with a smile, "In fact, Yu Haiyang and I have a good relationship, and he still owes me a favor. I originally wanted to find you a third male role with a lot of scenes."

"But I watched your short video last night, and after watching the prequel to The King of Traffic, I came up with a bold idea. Since we are both trying to get a role by selling favors, why don't we be more ambitious and just focus on the role of the magician Zhao Xingyao."

"This..." Sheng Yixia was a little surprised, "Sister Zhang Qing, I'm afraid Mr. Yu won't agree, right?"

This is a role that will be responsible for the film's box office success. Both his qualifications and acting skills are far from up to the mark, and it is impossible for him to get the role by relying on favors.

Moreover, since Yu Haiyang was able to make those popular online movies, he must be a very capable and opinionated person. Unless someone big enough to crush him asks him to do so, he will not lower the quality of his movie just for the sake of favors.

"Tell me first, how did you make your short video?" Zhang Qing did not answer directly, but looked at Sheng Yixia's slender fingers, "Is it a special effect or your ability?"

Sheng Yixia thought for a moment, took out a deck of cards from his pocket, and used a few simple techniques to cut, shuffle and overlap them. His movements were smooth and gorgeous.

He originally just wanted to show off his card control skills a little.

Unexpectedly, in Zhang Qing's eyes, when he was cutting the cards, it was as if an invisible spotlight was shining on him, as if covering him with a layer of soft fluorescence, making his already very handsome image even more charming.

It was as if an invisible hand forcibly grabbed Zhang Qing's eyes, causing her to unconsciously focus her attention on Sheng Yixia.

This is the effect of the entry "Light of Charm" brought by the card control magic after it was upgraded to green quality.

"So handsome~"

Zhang Qing was slightly distracted, her heart began to pound wildly, and a dazed look appeared in her eyes.

"Snapped!"

After a brief demonstration, Sheng Yixia folded the cards together, ended the demonstration, and said, "When I was acting in the prequel to The King of Gamblers, I thought shuffling and cutting the cards was very interesting, so I practiced hard."

Hearing the crisp sound of the cards coming together, Zhang Qing came back to her senses as if awakened from a dream.

Looking at Sheng Yixia again, he was still very handsome, but without that uncontrollable heart-pounding feeling just now.

She couldn't help but feel her cheeks getting hot, and she cursed herself inwardly. Zhang Qing, oh Zhang Qing, please don't have any bad thoughts, Yixia is still a kid who hasn't graduated from college. Amitabha, Amitabha~

"Sister Zhang Qing, are you okay?" Sheng Yixia saw that she was not in good condition and hurriedly asked her with concern.

"It's okay, it's okay." Zhang Qing picked up the water cup and took a sip.

With the willpower she had developed over the years in the workplace, she quickly calmed her mind, cleared away distracting thoughts, and shook her head in admiration: "A top student is a top student. Geniuses are indeed something that we mortals cannot understand. Even if ordinary people practice hard for several years, they may not be able to become as good as you."

Sheng Yixia wanted to refute that she was not a true genius at all, but after thinking about it, she decided not to, and just said vaguely: "Maybe, I am particularly talented in this area?"

Zhang Qing didn't dwell on this question any more, but concluded thoughtfully: "You have a good appearance and your fingers are very beautiful and flexible, which is your advantage."

"And I've talked to Yu Haiyang before. The magician Zhao Xingyao has many dazzling close-ups of his sleight of hand, which requires a very high level of hand shape and finger flexibility. At present, few people can match you in this regard."

"Yixia, your biggest problem right now is your acting skills. The role of the magician has a lot of scenes and appears in many important plots. The acting skills required are not low. With your current acting skills, it will be difficult to get this role."

"But if you can improve your acting skills in a short period of time, even if it's just to let Yu Haiyang see visible improvement in your acting skills, our chances of getting this role will be greatly increased."

"After all, as long as you can grow, you can be trained and polished during the filming process to make you more suitable for the role."

Having said this.

Zhang Qing stared into Sheng Yixia's eyes, as if trying to see his attitude clearly: "Do you have the confidence to improve your acting skills in a short period of time?"

Sheng Yixia thought about it seriously.

The shortcomings in acting are real.

If it were in the past, he would have felt that this opportunity was dispensable, but now with the post-completion card drawing system, the situation is different.

He has already experienced the benefits of skill cards.

Character cards are obviously more advanced than skill cards, but they also require higher abilities.

If he can improve his acting skills and better interpret the essence of the Magician role, he may be able to directly draw the character card after the filming is completed, instead of just some scattered skill cards.

Think of this.

Sheng Yixia's eyes turned serious, and she nodded to Zhang Qing and said, "Sister Zhang Qing, I will try my best, but I don't know how to improve my acting skills."

In fact, the best way to improve your acting skills is to find a movie in which you play an actor's role. If you can draw the skill card [Acting Skills], the problem will be solved.

It’s a pity that there are no similar projects for him to perform at the moment.

Zhang Qing naturally didn't know what was going on in Sheng Yixia's mind. Seeing his serious attitude, she smiled with relief: "As long as you are willing to work hard, I will take care of the rest. By the way, do you know Gu Yonghan?"

"Teacher Gu?" Sheng Yixia paused for a moment, then nodded. "I know him, but I've never dealt with him."

As far as Sheng Yixia knew, this Gu Yonghan was also an artist of H City Entertainment. He was a professional actor, but he was already in his thirties and had only played some insignificant supporting roles. He was a fringe artist in the company who was not popular at all.

Of course, he has now been pulled out from the corner by Sister Zhang Qing and become a member of her team.

"Yonghan is a very good actor and is also well-known in the H City drama circle. He just lacks the right opportunity. I asked him to guide you these days and help you hone your acting skills." Zhang Qing said, picked up her phone and sent an address to Sheng Yixia, and also passed on Gu Yonghan's prestige to him, "He is currently filming the King of Chefs. You can go directly to this place to find him, and he will arrange for you."

Sheng Yixia took a look and found that the address was a famous old restaurant in H City - [Dehonglou], not far from the company.

He immediately said goodbye and left the company, then took a taxi and arrived at the downstairs of Dehong Building in just over twenty minutes.

After getting out of the car, Sheng Yixia casually looked around and was about to take out his cell phone to send a message to Gu Yonghan.

At this time.

A middle-aged man in his 30s or 40s, dressed in chef's clothes, hurried out of Dehong Building, glanced around, and immediately locked his eyes with him. He waved and said, "Xiao Xia, you're just in time. A minor character has defaulted on his ticket, so come and help save the situation."

Ah this...

I just arrived and you let me play a role?
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(End of this chapter)