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Chapter 241 Actors were directly chosen from within the organization!

(Chapter 225 has been unsealed)

News of Tian Xiaole's appearance at China Film Group spread quickly, and everyone in the industry knew about it.

He's incredibly popular in China; the news that "The Chase" has grossed over $2 million worldwide is currently trending on social media.

My phone just won't stop ringing.

Previously, due to the time difference in North America, it was inconvenient to make phone calls, but now the phone and text messages keep coming in.

The reasons given were simple: to congratulate the film on its box office success.

Fan Binbin, who wanted to develop her career in Hollywood, was the one she contacted most frequently.

Qin Lan's portrayal of A Lan in "The Fast and the Furious" features two highlight scenes, which made many viewers remember this decisive and ruthless character.

Thanks to Yinghuang's marketing efforts in the country, he was promoted from a third- or fourth-tier artist to a second-tier artist.

Endorsements, advertisements, and magazine offers kept coming in.

What Fan Binbin envies most is that the movie is a series, and if nothing unexpected happens, Qin Lan will be a regular cast member.

From a professional perspective, anyone could play the role that Qin Lan is playing; it wouldn't affect the normal progression of the plot.

Fan Binbin started to have some ulterior motives.

With an encouraging look from her agent, Mu Xiaoguang, she dialed Tian Xiaole's number again, and this time the call went through.

"Binbin?"

"Brother Le, it's me!"

We just received a new batch of red wine; would you do me the honor of coming over for a taste?

Tian Xiaole wasn't very interested in Fan Binbin's invitation to wine tasting. He was the kind of person who wouldn't get up early for nothing, and he always had a story to tell about the abalone he ate at every meal.

After the release of "Painted Skin," he hinted several times that he wanted to develop his career in Hollywood.

Tian Xiaole remained steadfast in her principles: she would sleep with him, but a little reward from the domestic authorities would suffice.

Overseas resources are different; they're not something you can just get cheaply by sleeping with someone.

Nobody's bottom is lined with gold.

Only artists with vested interests will be considered.

As for Qin Lan, it was purely an accident; after all, she was an unofficial adopted daughter.

"I'd rather not do wine tasting; I'm tired of foreign liquor lately," Tian Xiaole refused.

"Brother Le, how about I treat you to dinner? There's a private restaurant that just opened in Chaoyang District, and the food is pretty good."

Fan Binbin, in a coquettish voice, extended the invitation again.

"Binbin, don't waste your time. Hollywood projects aren't something you can promise over a meal or a few drinks."

Tian Xiaole explained it to her directly, not wanting to waste time with her.

"Brother Le, do I really have no chance with you?" Fan Binbin asked, still somewhat unwilling to give up.

"Not for now, I'll focus on developing my career in the country."

Tian Xiaole wasn't so sure of anything; she had so many scripts in hand, and she might give her a role sometime if she felt like it.

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After dealing with Fan Binbin, Tian Xiaole saw a text message from Jing Tian.

The two communicated less and less, and became increasingly estranged.

"Brother Le, congratulations on the movie's box office success! I'll definitely go to the cinema to contribute to the box office when it's released in China..."

Dean Wang often mentioned you during his lectures, and even told us to learn from Tang Yan, a senior student at the Central Academy of Drama, so that you would ask us to act in your films..."

Jing Tian rambled on and on, as if she were giving a work report.

Tian Xiaole thought for a moment and replied to her:

"Old Wang didn't say anything bad about me, did he?"

You have to keep an eye on him for me. If he ever says anything bad about me, remember to tell me.

On the other side, Jing Tian, ​​upon receiving the text message, broke into a long-lost smile.

She was happy to accept the task assigned by Tian Xiaole, as it gave her a reason to keep in touch.

Looking at the bald Wang Jinsong speaking eloquently on the podium, his beautiful big eyes were fixed on him.

They pricked up their ears, not wanting to miss a single word.

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The first Chinese Paladin game ushered in the era of fantasy dramas.

Hu Ge, then a junior in college, became famous overnight, and Liu Yifei gained another representative work.

At the same time, it made a group of actors famous.

The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3 has attracted much attention since its inception.

With its predecessor as a foundation, this drama is destined to be a hit.

Many actors had the interest, but Cai Yinong rejected them all.

She still preferred Liu Yifei to play the role of Tang Xuejian, but was explicitly rejected.

Among the artists under Sugarman, there was no suitable actress to play Tang Xuejian. After discussing with the director, Cai Yinong decided to...

A call for nominations for the lead role of Tang Xuejian was launched online.

It can also promote the new drama.

In the two rounds of voting, Zhao Liying and Yang Mi occupied the third and fourth positions respectively.

As for the first place, it's naturally because the audience wants Zhao Ling'er to return, and the second place goes to the currently popular Tang Yan.

Neither of them focused their careers on television dramas, so Cai Yinong excluded them and set her sights on the third and fourth place winners.

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"Boss, Cai Yinong, the sugar figurine maker, wants to see you."

"Who?"

Tian Xiaole was unfamiliar with this name and seemed to have no connection with it.

"It's the production company behind 'Chinese Paladin 1,' probably here for the online voting."

Chen Zhixi explained that she was equally bewildered when she received Cai Yinong's call, as many small companies like this approach her for collaborations every day.

They say that in an online poll, their artist Zhao Liying won first place with a high number of votes, and they want to invite her to star in the drama "Chinese Paladin 3".

"Since it's not a direct invitation, then it must be a transaction of interests."

Tian Xiaole, multitasking, looked at the first-half financial report while saying without looking up, "I guess that's what President Cai was thinking." Chen Zhixi said with a smile.

"【Chinese Paladin 3】, Tang Xuejian!"

Tian Xiaole tapped his fingers on the table. With the foundation of the previous work, as long as the production is not bad, it will definitely be a hit TV series, which will indeed help Zhao Liying increase her popularity.

"I've disappeared. Go reply to her, 'Painted Skin 2' can give out candy... What company was it again?'"

"Sugarman Film Company".

"Yes, we can give them a supporting role."

"Okay, boss, I'll reply right away."

Tian Xiaole called out to Chen Zhixi, who was about to leave: "By the way, what has Shu Chang been busy with lately?"

The TV show "Magic Phone" aired on CCTV and achieved very high ratings, sparking a craze for Chinese-brand "Silly Girl" phones.

"Shu Changgang just graduated from university. Recently, his TV series has been very popular, and he has received a lot of press releases."

Her younger cousin, on the other hand, comes to the company quite often.

Tian Xiaole nodded, indicating that she understood.

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Yang Mi, who was in the cast of "Dream of the Red Chamber," looked at the online voting rankings and held a glimmer of hope in her heart.

Zhao Liying has been acting in movies since her debut, so she probably won't come to the television drama field.

She could audition for the female lead role. Tangren had also hinted to her that once Rongxinda's contract expired, she could transfer to Tangren and the female lead role would be hers.

Yang Mi did not want to renew her contract after it expired.

The company isn't focusing on developing her; you can tell from the fact that she played a minor supporting role in "Dream of the Red Chamber."

Yang Mi made up her mind that once the audition results for "Chinese Paladin 3" were announced, she would take leave and give it a try.

As for whether or not to sign Sugarman, that's something for two years from now.

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Tian Xiaole invited Ning Hao to dinner because the release of "Pacific Rim" had taken away his schedule.

The location was a private restaurant, and his wife, Xing Aina, was also there.

"I'm sorry, Haozi. Chairman Han waved his hand so quickly that I didn't even have a chance to say anything."

"Chairman Han has already explained to me that anyone who touches your big-budget film will be doomed, and changing the release date is for my own good."

Ning Hao raised his glass and said nonchalantly, "The Lunar New Year film season is not bad either; there are no big-budget films competing this year."

"When the movie is being promoted, you have to come and support me. Don't forget you're also a film investor."

"Just let me know when the time comes."

Halfway through the meal and after a few rounds of drinks, Ning Hao, ignoring Xing Aina's eye-rolling, began to reminisce.

"You all have awards to your name, while I don't have any honors to my name. It would be a lie to say I'm not envious."

I've decided, my next film will be an award-contending contender.

Ning Hao said firmly, "If we're going to do it, we're going to do it ruthlessly."

"Looking forward to your masterpiece, sweeping all the major film festivals."

"Haha, I wouldn't dare dream of the Palme d'Or, but the Golden Lion is a realistic goal."

Xing Aina glared at her boastful husband. She had only just begun to grasp the basics of the script when she started fantasizing about winning an award.

However, Venice would be a suitable destination. It's common knowledge that Marco Müller enjoys Chinese-language films, especially those about the darker side of human nature.

After the show ended, Tian Xiaole belatedly realized that Ning Hao might be planning to make that film.

A road movie that wore down his arrogance and made him completely give up.

The next day, Tian Xiaole arrived at the company as usual. As soon as he entered the office, Chen Zhixi knocked on the door and came in.

"Boss, this is the revised script for 'Infiltration'."

Tian Xiaole took it and started flipping through it.

It was originally a classic spy film, and after filling in the basic plot holes, the story became more complete.

"Who was the director you mentioned you were looking for?"

Chen Zhixi replied, "Director Jiang Wei is also the screenwriter. He previously..."

Tian Xiaole nodded: "Then let him handle it. Yan Dancheng will play the role of Cuiping, and the others can be auditioned publicly."

"Okay, boss."

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Xiaole Pictures has published the audition requirements for actors in the drama "Lurking" on its official website.

We sincerely invite artists from film and television companies and talent agencies in the industry to participate in the audition for the TV series "Lurking".

The male lead should be between 30 and 38 years old, with regular facial features, a height of 178 cm or above, and a calm and reserved personality.

The male supporting character is between 45 and 50 years old, and is shrewd and cunning, never showing his emotions...

The female supporting character has regular features and a good figure...

"..."

Of the announced slots, all roles except the female lead were open for public auditions.

The news that Xiaole Pictures was going to produce a TV series spread very quickly.

The original script has been unearthed and adapted from the novel of the same name, "Lurking".

Spy-themed scripts, regardless of their quality, are highly favored by domestic film festivals.

This is Xiaole Pictures' first TV series, so its quality is already guaranteed, and the actors are attracting more attention.

For those who can't dream of going to Hollywood, being able to act in a TV series produced by Xiaole Pictures is still a good thing.

In no time, many people came to inquire about the news.

Among them are many A-list actors.

There are only so many domestic film projects, so everyone is very enthusiastic about acting in TV dramas.

Yan Dancheng looked at the invitation sent by Xiaole Pictures. There was no audition process; the role was decided directly.

She knew it was Tian Xiaole's arrangement.

I was inevitably a little disappointed when I learned that I was going to be acting in a TV series.

But when she heard that many actors in the industry were preparing for auditions, including some A-list stars, she felt very fortunate.
It's so great to be pre-selected!

(End of this chapter)