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Chapter 213 Casting!

Some domestic media outlets have reposted Tian Xiaole's casting requirements in Hollywood.

A lot of people are paying attention to this movie. Just the long list of requirements for the actors—agile movements, knowledge of firearms—tells you that it's going to be a tense and exciting commercial film.

Judging from the casting requirements that have been revealed, there are quite a few actors in China who are suitable for this role.

Meanwhile, Hollywood media outlets are also tracking and reporting on Tian Xiaole's new film.

"The newly crowned Palme d'Or-winning director is currently casting in Hollywood for his new film."

Lionsgate was very proactive, inquiring about investment immediately, but Tian Xiaole still rejected it.

This film was fully funded by Pangu Pictures, and they wanted to keep the copyright in their own hands.

James's review of the resumes showed a significantly higher quality, with no messy or irrelevant information.

They are considered second or third tier actors in Hollywood, but each has their own representative works.

One of the resumes caught Tian Xiaole's eye.

"I never thought it would be him again after all this time."

I took this resume out separately and put it on the other side. If there's no more suitable candidate, then I'll choose this one.

I quickly reviewed hundreds of resumes and found no actor I was more satisfied with or who I could immediately identify.

Tian Xiaole called James over, handed him Keanu Reeves' resume, and instructed him:

"We've notified you to come for an audition."

"Okay, boss."

James nodded, looking at Keanu Reeves' profile on his phone. As long as his performance wasn't too bad, he was pretty sure he would be the male lead.

I suppose I should get a reply by now that I've invited Scarlett Johansson to the away game.

James was very confident. After all, as an actress who started out in art films, being able to participate in a film directed by a Palme d'Or winner was an opportunity for her.

While preparing for the event, Tian Xiaole looked at the emails sent by CJ.

The film "New World" attracted 230 million viewers in its opening week in South Korea.

Second only to [Thief] and [Extreme Class].

As for the top three most-watched movies in South Korea, they are all related to Jeon So-rak.

Such outstanding results have also been reported by domestic media, which highlighted that the script was written by Tian Xiaole.

Film companies within the industry don't seem to care; they've gotten used to it, especially since the script's content is unlikely to be released domestically.

But Ying and Huang are different; this kind of subject matter can be filmed in Hong Kong.

Yang Shoucheng felt like his relationship with Tian Xiaole had been interfered with. They were working well together, and then Xijie suddenly appeared.

Most importantly, the market in South Korea is much larger than that in Hong Kong.

He was genuinely afraid that Tian Xiaole might have scripts with themes that wouldn't pass censorship in China, and then release them in South Korea.

But he had no choice; the initiative wasn't in his own hands, he was the one being chosen.

"Mani, Director Tian isn't interested in any of the company's artists?"

"I hinted at it several times, but was rejected each time."

Huo Wenxi shook her head, wanting to say that she had already had sex with Bao, but she was afraid that she would be used as a bargaining chip in future transactions.

She's part of the Yinghuang management team, not a socialite.

"That little girl the company just signed is pretty good; we could give her a try."

Chen Dong was the runner-up in the audition for "Dream of the Red Chamber". He recently changed his stage name to Bai Bing and is from mainland China. Tian Xiaole should be interested in him.

"Well, let's give it a try. Our group doesn't have an advantage if we only rely on mutual benefits to cooperate with Tian Xiaole."

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There are so many shady film festivals abroad.

I just turned down the Houston Film Festival a few days ago, and today I received an invitation to another film festival. The name sounds pretty impressive: the Chinese American Film Festival.

Tian Xiaole did some research and found that it was just founded by a Hollywood film company, not an official collaboration.

This year's opening film is Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises".

With such impressive-sounding names, quite a few domestic films participate, giving some bad movies a veneer of prestige and providing a gimmick for promotion.

The next day, Tian Xiaole met Keanu Reeves at Pangu Pictures.

Wearing a well-fitting suit and sporting a neat short haircut, he exudes a mature and composed air despite being in his forties.

She has very little Chinese ancestry, but her appearance is entirely Western.

After his breakout role in "The Matrix," he struggled to gain popularity in several subsequent films after leaving the series.

His mature and melancholic temperament perfectly matches the male protagonist's grief over the loss of his wife.

At first glance, Tian Xiaole knew that John Wick was the perfect actor for the role.

But on the surface, the effort still needs to be put in.

They handed over a scene from the audition.

The story is about a man who loses his beloved wife and becomes completely lost, losing all purpose and direction in life.

"Director, can we begin?" Keanu Reeves asked.

"Let's begin." Tian Xiaole nodded.

In an instant, Keanu Reeves, who had a neat short haircut and looked tough and capable, became melancholic and dejected, as if he had been through something.

"..."

"Your performance was excellent, very much in line with my ideal actor, especially your personal reaction after the male lead loses his lover."

Tian Xiaole clapped his hands and said with a smile.

"Thank you, this is also my true experience."

Keanu gave a bitter smile. His girlfriend of many years had died in a car accident a few years earlier due to depression.

Tian Xiaole's smile faded, and she said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you had this experience."

“It’s all in the past now, but performing this scene reminded me of that arduous experience.”

Keanu Reeves seemed lost in memories, then changed the subject:
"Director, this role is perfect for me, and with my past experiences, I can better portray the pain of losing a loved one." Having said that, Tian Xiaole agreed; he was originally the one they wanted to cast.

He handed over the complete script and reminded her:

"You have to grow your hair long, grow your beard, and learn all the professional gun-handling moves required for the film before filming starts..."

Keanu Reeves nodded: "I'll hire a personal trainer when I get back today and try to meet the requirements before filming."

Seeing how cooperative he was, Tian Xiaole didn't mind giving him some inside information:
"If the movie does well at the box office, this film will become a series."

Upon hearing this, Keanu's eyes widened considerably. A good script is a rare find, no matter where you are.

If they're considering making it into a series, they must have a lot of confidence in the script.

In Keanu's eyes, this is another opportunity for him, just like finding a bargain in [The Matrix].

A successful film series can greatly enhance a company's commercial value.

Sitting in his office, Tian Xiaole looked at the report list that James handed him and assumed that Keanu Reeves' salary was not low and that they were preparing to increase the production cost.

Surprisingly, it was all done for just $200 million.

"Besides The Matrix, Keanu has had three movies flop in a row. He wants to act in your movie, but he doesn't dare to ask for too much money."

James said with a smile, took a sip of coffee, and added, "We've already signed him to a two-film sequel deal, and we'll pay him the market rate afterwards."

Tian Xiaole nodded. In Hollywood, actors have to convince their agencies before they can lower their salaries.

"By the way, boss, Scarlett is willing to make a cameo appearance, and for free."

James was thrilled when he received Scarlett's call; she was the goddess he had always dreamed of.

He even saved the call and would play it in his office from time to time, wanting to hear his goddess's voice anytime.

It can be described as perverted and lewd.

"Sure, let her familiarize herself with her scenes before filming begins."

Tian Xiaole handed a few pages of the script to James, saying that since he wanted to communicate with the goddess, he would leave the errands to James.

Domestically, the highly anticipated film "The Forbidden Kingdom" has wrapped up filming.

Meanwhile, the release date of the film was announced directly to the public, and it is expected to be at the end of April next year.

The standards are very clear; they were set for the May Day holiday period.

With the support of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, the film's influence attracted the attention of Hollywood.

Liu Yifei, who played the female lead, caught the attention of William Morris Agency, which wanted to sign her as an artist.

Zhang Ziyi signed with this company, and if Liu Yifei agrees, she will become the second Chinese actress to sign with a Hollywood agency.

The news was leaked somehow, and many actors in the entertainment industry were envious.

This is why blockbuster films have such a huge impact and can cause a sensation when a project is announced.

Liu Xiaoli was very happy and felt even more that her previous decision was correct. Huayi not only had a bad reputation, but it also couldn't provide Hollywood resources.

Liu Xiaoli responded positively to the offer from William Morris and took the initiative to contact the person in charge.

Boom boom boom...

In the president's office, Wang Zhonglei slammed his fist on the table in anger. He felt like a clown, being made a fool of and doing all the work for Liu Yifei.

He selectively forgot that the woman could have succeeded in the audition based on her own abilities, but instead used tricks on the mother and daughter.

"Damn it, that bitch, how dare she?"

"You're just too stupid to believe Liu Xiaoli's nonsense so easily."

Wang Zhongjun reprimanded his younger brother, feeling that his brain had been ruined by his pursuit of celebrities.

They don't discriminate between men and women; their heads are filled with nothing but sperm.

Fearing he might do something rash that would affect the release of "The Forbidden Kingdom," she gently reassured him:

"Just bear with it for now. The movie has already been scheduled for release, and those mother and daughter won't be able to cause trouble for long."

"Ah."

Wang Zhonglei nodded, suppressing his anger.

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The Venice International Film Festival is about to open, attracting a lot of attention in China. This is the festival with the most Chinese-language films nominated so far, and it also has the best chance of winning the Golden Lion.

Because the chairman of the judging panel is Zhang Yimou.

Several of the shortlisted films have begun screening at the film festival.

Among them, "Lust, Caution" received the most attention, with its explicit sex scenes that were sure to get viewers' blood pumping.

As an internationally renowned director, Li An has also been reported in Hollywood, and the North American release date has been confirmed.

In the interview, he spoke with masterful evasiveness: "I don't intentionally flaunt pornography; it's all for the sake of cinematic art. Maintaining a balance in this aspect has always been difficult..."

"Boss, director Li An's movie has been rated NC-17, meaning it's prohibited for minors to watch."

James then explained to Tian Xiaole the Hollywood movie rating system.

G rating is for the general public and can be watched by everyone.

This video is rated PC and may not be suitable for all children. It should be viewed with parental supervision.

PG-13 content often contains violence; children under 13 should be accompanied by a parent.

There's also a P-rated (restricted) rating, which contains a lot of violence and gore...

NC-17 Rated, not suitable for viewers under 17.

Hollywood's complex rating system allows many scripts to be neither purely sexual nor purely sexual.

Domestically, there have been several proposals regarding the grading system, with some expressing interest in adopting this approach.

After weighing the pros and cons, relevant leaders concluded that the disadvantages of a rating system outweighed the advantages, as domestic cinema chains differ from those in Hollywood.

When a film is released in China, it can be shown in cinemas nationwide.

Hollywood is different; only the film studios and distributors can negotiate, and the films can only be shown in those theaters.

Different national conditions lead to different systems, so a one-size-fits-all approach to grading is inappropriate.

(End of this chapter)