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After four days of auditions, Tian Xiaole finalized the casting list.

For other less important roles, they would look at film studios; they had all sorts of character actors.

Amidst much anticipation, [Nanjing Photo Studio] has released the cast list, along with information about the production company.

Su Liuchang: Zhu Yilong;
Lin Yuxiu: Meiting;
Wang Guanghai: Huang Bo;

Kim Seung-jong: Huang Xiaoming;
Zhao Yifang: Alyssa Chia;
Jin Wanyi: Yan Dancheng;
Hideo Ito: Hidetoshi Nishijima.

Film production companies: Xiaole Pictures, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Wanda Group, Yinghuang...

This lineup sparked considerable discussion both within the industry and online.

It was a bit unexpected.

Given Tian Xiaole's star power and the appeal of the film's subject matter, they could have easily used even bigger names.

However, the choice of this cast, especially the fact that the male lead is a newcomer, clearly demonstrates that the actors chosen are all serving the roles.

At the same time, news of Zhu Yilong signing with Xiaole Pictures spread.

Tian Xiaole wanted to wait until the movie was released before making it public to avoid gossip, although he didn't care.

Since the outside world already knows, let Chen Zhixi announce it directly.

"Welcome new actor Zhu Yilong to the Xiaole Pictures family..."

Once the news was confirmed, voices of envy and jealousy from people in the industry resurfaced.

Having landed such a role so early in her career, and now signed with Xiaole Pictures, it's clear that another rising star is on the horizon.

There are some inappropriate voices online, such as irrational remarks about pre-arranged deals or connections.

If it doesn't affect the overall situation, then it will simply disappear.

The initial cast list has been finalized, and relevant personnel have begun training.

The final list will be determined based on the training results, and there is a possibility that the final list may be adjusted.

They are all big stars, and to portray the simplicity of ordinary people, good acting skills alone are not enough.

Tian Xiaole needs to embody the character's life from the inside out, so that the audience can feel a sense of identification.

For example, Wang Guanghai was a Japanese translator, which belonged to the elite class in that era.

Huang Bo's demeanor is off now; he looks like a sycophantic traitor.

Recently, Hidetoshi Nishijima has been a bit withdrawn and is staying in a very private hotel. To help him get into character as quickly as possible, Tian Xiaole gave him some historical materials, photos, and diaries…

After watching it, I was completely devastated.

She initially thought the evidence was fake and too heinous, and she protested against it.

Until the original documents were placed in front of him, the last glimmer of hope vanished, and his faith collapsed.

He took on this role to challenge himself with different character portrayals, not because he really wanted to be an animal.

Upon hearing Chen Zhixi's report, Tian Xiaole gave the following instructions:
"Put his passport away first, so he doesn't run away because of too much pressure."

"It has been put away to avoid loss."

Chen Zhixi reported on the progress of other projects: "The [Witch] scene has been completed and filming will begin soon."

[Beijing Love Story] is about to pass censorship, and Chen Sicheng is already casting.

"The script is so slow?" Tian Xiaole asked, frowning.

Chen Zhixi explained, "The script for the TV series will be developed more slowly."

Tian Xiaole nodded, signaling her to continue reporting on other matters.

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Tian Xiaole was busy with various matters related to the film crew when the domestic film market was once again overwhelmed by Hollywood blockbusters.

Iron Man 2 has landed in theaters with unstoppable momentum, grossing 60 million in its first three days.

Scarlett Johansson, who played Black Widow, became an instant sensation, gaining immense popularity overseas and increasing her salary many times over.

It's basically impossible for Tian Xiaole to invite her again with the salary he received for "Pacific Rim 2".

Guo Degang's directorial debut, "The Three Little Talents and the Beautiful Woman," featured a grand premiere, with many actors and celebrities in attendance.

When answering reporters' questions at the scene, he shamelessly said that he would like to collaborate with Xiaole Pictures on filming in the future.

The guests laughed, thinking it was a bit of wishful thinking, but they just took it as a way to liven up the atmosphere.

Tian Xiaole remembers that Fan Binbin invested in this film and even said that Fan Binbin had poor judgment.

This isn't about investing in movies; it's clearly about building connections.

How could anyone possibly want to watch a movie about a dark-skinned, short, and fat Tang Bohu? And indeed, the movie grossed 54 yuan on its opening day.

This was followed by a barrage of ridicule from netizens.

"The film industry is like a brothel; anyone who wants to get in can. People who do Errenzhuan (a type of folk opera) come in to participate, and people who tell crosstalk (another type of folk opera) also come in. In the future, even more people will cross over into this field..."

"It's no wonder the mainland market has been decimated. The market is flooded with terrible movies, while Hollywood exports high-quality films. If this continues, audiences' patience will be exhausted by domestic films..."

"Of all the two capitals and thirteen provinces, only director Tian Xiaole put his heart into making movies..."

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Since Tian Xiaole filmed "Pacific Rim," he has adopted a Hollywood-style segmented shooting approach.

When preparing a film, the process of location scouting, costume and prop preparation, and detailed planning of the shooting schedule is already very familiar.

The photo studio is still training actors before the shoot, and the renovation of Nanjing city also takes time.

[The Witch] started filming first.

For scenes like the laboratory, they were built directly at the Beijing Film Studio, while for rural scenes, they were filmed in Yunnan.

At the opening ceremony of "The Witch", Tian Xiaole attended, not intending to steal Guo Fan's thunder, but was still kept being asked questions by reporters.

"Director Tian, ​​when will filming begin for 'Nanjing Photo Studio'?"

"It's almost done, the city renovation is almost complete."

"..."

Tian Xiaole answered two questions and then slipped away.

Iron Man 2 raked in 1.75 million at the box office with ease.

Before domestic films could even catch their breath, "Rush 2" is here.

The first film, directed by Tian Xiaole himself, grossed over 100 million yuan several years ago, and the sequel is sure to be a box office draw.

James brought his creative team to China for a roadshow, and Qin Lan and Zhang Li were among those involved.

Keanu Reeves was the absolute lead, but the other actors in the industry looked on with envy at Qin Lan and Zhang Li.

The two had a fair amount of screen time, but it was much better than just being cameos.

This time, Fan Binbin wasn't envious. She carefully looked through the invitation Marvel had sent her and couldn't believe it was real.

The Iron Man 2 series, which just grossed $6.5 million worldwide, invited her to star in the sequel.

What Fan Binbin didn't know was that he had invited Tang Yan first, and only approached her after being rejected.

As the mainland Chinese market continues to improve, many Hollywood films are beginning to incorporate Chinese elements.

Top-tier domestic actors are their target for invitation.

Giving someone a minor role is a win-win situation; it pleases the audience and makes them grateful.

Fan Binbin wasn't overwhelmed by the huge surprise. Instead, he calmly analyzed why he had found her.

I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out at all.

So she sought out Tian Xiaole, the only person in Hollywood who knew the ropes.

"Brother Le, why do you think you're looking for me?"

"Why else? Because you're popular."

Tian Xiaole made a joke, and then analyzed the market environment for her:
"Our market is getting better and better, and they want to please domestic audiences, so they put in characters that don't affect the plot, which are called 'just playing a minor role' or even worse."

Fan Binbin was quite disappointed, as he thought he had seen an opportunity to go international.

Hearing her hesitant tone, Tian Xiaole knew she wanted to answer and reminded her:
"You'd better think this through. This kind of role will only damage your popularity with the audience and lower your status."

"Then I'll think about it."

Fan Binbin is reluctant to give up and plans to contact Marvel to see what kind of role they can offer.

Tian Xiaole hesitated for a moment, then thought of Binbin's dedication and responsibility, and decided to give her a chance to see how far she could go:

"If you really want to go to Hollywood, I'll reserve a role for you in [Fast & Furious 3]."

"Really? Thank you, Brother Le!"

Fan Binbin was overjoyed, even a little incredulous. The opportunity she had been longing for had finally come to pass, and Tian Xiaole had agreed to it.

She wanted to repay them properly.

"Brother Le, my closet is full, can you help me clean it out?" (End of Chapter)