Huayu became famous overnight

Chapter 122: Your face is better than mine, can I call you uncle? Jiang Wen: Uncle

Qiming Entertainment.

Due to the dispute between Master Zhang and his old partner.

The preparation of "Dear" was directly placed in Xu Ming's company.

To this end, the latter also rented the office next door that had just been moved out.

Specially for Master Zhang.

"Don't complicate it. This is a story about great love. Every character has his own persistence and love."

"So when choosing a role, you must not be casual. You must find an actor who matches the character's temperament, but you can't be too restrictive, because everyone has their own unique personality..."

Master Zhang was explaining things to the main crew members in the preparation room.

It can't be casual, nor can it be limited, it's a fight between the two.

dong dong!

Xu Ming stood at the door and knocked, indicating his arrival.

Master Zhang turned his head and saw the other person. The wrinkles on his face became more relaxed. "Are you done with your work?"

"I'm done. I had a wrap-up banquet with everyone last night, and I came here as soon as I woke up today." Xu Ming said with a smile.

He looked at the photos covering the table and the whiteboard with the characters' names.

I knew that the casting work might be in trouble.

"What's the problem? We are not short of funds, can't we just pick any domestic actors?" Xu Ming asked.

"It's easy to be overwhelmed by the choices if you just pick randomly."

Zhang Guoshi sighed, then said, "What do you think of Lu Xiaojuan choosing Yao Chen? I watched "The Hidden Danger" and I felt that her performance was quite lifelike."

Yao Dazui?
Playing your own wife?
Xu Ming quickly shook his head: "Forget it, she has never acted in a movie, and she just joined Huayi this year."

Although it's just acting, I still have to choose a wife that I like.

When Master Zhang heard the second half of the sentence, he showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

He even forgot about the conflict between his eldest nephew and Huayi.

"Then recommend one." said Master Zhang.

"Choose your own wife."

Xu Ming scratched his head. He had no idea for a moment, so he had to flip through the photos on the table.

Finally, he paused on one of them: "What do you think of her?"

"Hao Qi?"

Master Zhang looked up at Xu Ming in surprise, "Do you like this type?"

"Ahem, I've seen her performance in Silver Empire, and I think she's okay." Xu Ming paused, "It's just a suggestion, it depends on you."

In addition to the other party's good acting skills, she is also the actor who played Lu Xiaojuan in the original version.

"Okay, put me on the shortlist. I'll call you over for an audition later."

Master Zhang nodded and pasted the photo on the whiteboard. "Where are Gao Xia and Han Dezhong?"

"Gao Xia, I recommend Liu Ye or Chen Kun, Han Dezhong, Hu Jun or Sun Honglei."

Xu Ming answered very clearly this time. The reason for choosing these four people was simple: they were famous enough.

Even Chen Kun, who has the worst acting skills here, at least does not lag behind in the performance.

This guy had problems with his performance later on, it was simply because the director couldn't control him and he became too proud.

"Isn't this extra dollar too much?"

Master Zhang hesitated and pasted the photos of the four people.

"For this kind of subject matter, it shouldn't be difficult to negotiate with them to reduce their pay."

Xu Ming said indifferently: "If it really doesn't work, then change someone else. The most important thing is the role of Li Hongqin. She is the key to the play."

In fact, he has a most suitable candidate in mind, and I believe Master Zhang has thought of him.

It's just that no one dared to bring it up.

"Tell me about your recommended candidates first," said Master Zhang.

"The best choice is Gong Li, followed by Zhou Xun. These two are the only actresses from mainland China who can carry the box office."

As Xu Ming spoke, he observed Master Zhang's expression. The latter's face twitched at first, but then turned into deep thought.

The role of a village woman was Gong Li's earliest style.

Even after so many years, she is still the first choice for similar roles.

"I'm afraid she won't be willing to cooperate with me." Master Zhang murmured.

There was actually some awkwardness between the two parties during the last "Curse of the Golden Flower", and the other party was also very unhappy with the new scenes.

"As long as there is no problem on your side, I will go and invite the person." Xu Ming said.

The investors confirmed now include China Film, Wanda, and Star Media.

That’s right, all three are groups that own cinema chains.

In the past, "Man Jiang Hong" was able to defeat "The Wandering Earth 2" because of the inclination of theater resources.

What kind of publicity and promotion? This and that.

Eighty percent of the screenings were scheduled for that day. When we got to the cinema, except for "Dear" which had many screenings, other movies only had one or two screenings, so the audience had no choice but to choose these movies.

The reason why this routine went wrong in the previous life was simply because the investors were too anxious. They felt that with Zhang Yimou and an all-star cast, the audience would not feel cheated even if they did not like it.

The only thing I didn’t expect was that the audience would also wake up one day.

The content really doesn't make people feel the slightest sincerity. It's so disgusting, it's disgusting to the extreme.

Seeing that Master Zhang had no objection, Xu Ming understood his attitude.

Tsk tsk tsk, it’s so pretentious when you meet an old lover.

He didn't waste any time and called Jiang Wen as soon as he left the preparation room, but the latter didn't answer the phone immediately.

I guess they are filming a movie.

Xu Ming sent a text message asking for Gong Li's contact information.

It’s not convenient to find an agent for this matter, so there is hope only if you communicate directly with the person involved.

After all, Gong Li is now aiming for an international career, and it would be difficult for her to accept a role like a village woman.

ten minutes later.

Jiang Wen called.

"Why do you want Gong Li's phone number?"

"Ask her to act in a movie."

"Nonsense, what movie do you mean? The one you worked on with Director Zhang?" Jiang Wen asked.

"Yes, I think she is the most suitable heroine." Xu Ming said.

"Are you pretending to be stupid, or are you really stupid? How can a junior like you get involved in their affairs? If you really offend them, even my face will be in jeopardy." Jiang Wen said unhappily.

"Just ask. If your face doesn't work, maybe mine will." Xu Ming said with a smile.

"Okay, if your face is better than mine, I will call you uncle from now on." Seeing that Xu Ming was stubborn, Jiang Wen stopped trying to stop him.

I really called Gong Li.

After a while, he called Xu Ming back with a strange tone: "She asked me to send you her phone number."

"Hehe, nephew, send it to your uncle." Xu Ming said with a smile.

"You are awesome, you are the uncle and I am the nephew." Jiang Wen was willing to admit defeat.

"Is the aunt still an aunt?" Xu Ming asked.

"You're just being too aggressive, aren't you?" Jiang Wen raised his voice, then slowed down, "Tell me the truth, how can you be sure that she will agree to contact you?"

This was something that puzzled him. Not to mention that Gong Li had just divorced and was determined to develop in Hollywood.

Just say that the two of them have never met each other, how can you give face to Xu Ming?
"Who do you think Mr. Gong Li hates the most?" Xu Ming asked back.

"Who else could it be, Zhang..."

Jiang Wen paused, figuring out what was going on, "Hey, you even took this into account."

"If that Zhang guy knew that after he left, Master Zhang started working with Gong Li again, and it was you who was behind it, he would be so angry that he would die."

In fact, after leaving New Picture, Master Zhang actually collaborated with Gong Li on an art film "The Return".

(End of this chapter)