The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 37 Actors please take their places

With the news that Fan Bingbing and Chen Kun may have joined the cast of "The Eunuch", and investors Bona and Enlight Media have entered the project one after another.

China Film Group, Bona Film Group, and Enlight Media all invested in the project, bringing not only money but also relevant industry resources.

The crew of "The Supervisor" scouted locations and inspected major film and television bases across the country.

Shen Shandeng was so busy that he gradually detached himself from specific tasks and began to focus on direction and execution, establishing a project acceptance team using college students.

The number of phone calls I received was increasing.

Those who come to him are basically celebrities with a certain level of fame. Alumni who graduated many years ago also come to congratulate him, and some are looking for opportunities.

Shen Shandeng did meet with Huang Xiaoming in person and had a meal with him.

"Director Shen."

Huang Xiaoming is polite to everyone.

Shen Shandeng had a very pleasant conversation with the other party.

It can only be said that Huang Xiaoming's emotional intelligence is absolutely top-notch. Shen Shandeng also lived in Qingdao for twenty years in his previous life and had a very good impression of Huang Xiaoming.

Huang Xiaoming has a very good reputation in Qingdao. He really likes to come back to his hometown and doesn't put on airs when he does.

During a meal, Shen Shandeng gave the role of Jiajing to the other party, promising to label him as the lead actor in the publicity to balance the billing order.

There are 11 important characters in the project "The Supervisor".

The male lead, Chen Mo, has been confirmed; Chen Kun will play the role.

The second male lead, Lu Bing, is heroic, pragmatic, and loyal.

The male protagonist's ally and one of his benefactors, whose mother was the wet nurse of the Jiajing Emperor, Lu Bing had been in and out of the palace with his mother since childhood and was an absolute confidant of the Jiajing Emperor.

He and Chen Mo forged a deep comradeship during the land surveying and investigation of the Jiangnan case.

This role was played by Wu Jing. Shen Shandeng will not forget Wu Jing's contributions. He will not enjoy the glory alone. Wu Jing and Chen Kun are the two male leads.

The female lead, Xu Zhicui, is played by Fan Bingbing.

There's no need to even find an actress to portray the teenage years; Fan Bingbing is so young and fresh now, she can play the teenage version at the beginning.

Chen Kun is over thirty, so it's a bit awkward for him to act young. They should find a younger actor to help him transition.

The second female lead, Su Xiaoxiao.

The "Slender Horse of Yangzhou" was exceptionally talented and beautiful. She was carefully cultivated by Sun Shichang, the patriarch of a powerful family in Suzhou, and given to Zhao Wenhua, the prefect of Suzhou, as his favorite concubine.

They obtained core accounts of the Sun family's salt industry and evidence of collusion with Japanese pirates.

He yearns for freedom and later collaborates with the main characters.

Shen Shandeng favored Sun Li for this role, as her acting skills are definitely sufficient, and she exudes even more femininity after giving birth.

We are just waiting for the other party to agree.

The third female lead is Lu Qingluan.

Lu Bing's younger sister is exceptionally skilled and has a bold and straightforward personality.

He follows his brother in investigating cases, is responsible for intelligence gathering, provides personal protection for female characters, and has a complex relationship with Chen Mo that is both adversarial and friendly.

This role was given to Yang Mi, and Shen Shandeng was very generous in this regard, as the character is quite likable.

Emperor Jiajing, third male, emperor.

He was young and ambitious, with a strong desire to advance reforms.

Because of the succession of the princes, the relationship between the "Great Rites Conferment" and civil officials was poor. Furthermore, because of the death of Emperor Wuzong, he always had a shadow in his heart and relied on non-orthodox civil officials and forces outside the civil officials.

In order to advance reforms, the male protagonist gradually became more dependent on eunuchs, who were both the source of his power and the role models he imitated.

This Jiajing Emperor is not the Jiajing Emperor in "Da Ming Dynasty 1566", but rather the earlier version of him.

Actually.

The TV series "Da Ming Dynasty" only talks about how Jiajing neglected state affairs and liked to abuse his power, but it doesn't explain why Jiajing became such a terrible person.

During his southern tour, Emperor Jiajing encountered a fire and nearly died.

That's not the point. The point is that Emperor Wuzong of Ming also fell into the water and was frightened during his southern tour, after which he died.

One can imagine the immense shadow that shrouded Jiajing in.

After the incident during his southern tour, Jiajing did not give up his ambition for reform, and then a palace coup occurred.

The palace maid managed to get close to him and strangle him until he went into shock and died. It was the reform of the Imperial Medical Academy system, which he personally advocated for, that saved him.

The imperial physician who saved him died later.

After the palace coup, Jiajing completely collapsed. He stopped playing the game, realized he couldn't afford to play anymore, and began to reside permanently in the Western Garden.

Previously, they would stay there frequently, but after the palace coup, they stayed permanently.

What kind of place is Xiyuan?
It was the residence of eunuchs.

Only when he was surrounded by eunuchs did Jiajing feel safe, which shows how low his sense of security was.

This man, who called himself "Lord of Longevity," had a deep desire for longevity.

Ironically, the Jiajing Emperor, who distanced himself from civil officials and favored eunuchs, lived a long life, and his grandson, the Wanli Emperor, who followed suit, also lived to be nearly sixty.

Emperor Jiajing also enjoyed alchemy and lived to the age of sixty, demonstrating that civil officials were more dangerous than heavy metals.

Shen Shandeng captured the most spirited period of the Jiajing Emperor, before the sixteenth year of his reign, when he was an ambitious emperor.

Other main characters.

The old eunuch Gu An is the protagonist's spiritual mentor and also his instructor when learning rules and martial arts.

He was once very powerful, but after losing favor, he could only teach new people in the palace. Later, due to old age and declining health, he retired to "Zhongguan Village".

He taught Chen Mo the rules of survival in the palace and was a witness to Chen Mo's early stages.

It's basically confirmed that Ni Dahong will play this role; it just depends on his schedule.

Chen Hong, Chen Mo's godfather, is both his background and a stepping stone.

He begins his career as the Junior Supervisor of the Imperial Horse Administration, later becoming a court attendant in the Directorate of Ceremonial, and ultimately rising to the position of Grand Master of Ceremonies. He is pragmatic and realistic.

He used Chen Mo, and was also used by Chen Mo.

Wang Jinsong plays this role.

Sun Shichang was the leader of a powerful family in Suzhou, whose wealth rivaled that of a nation, and who controlled one-third of the pawnshops in Suzhou.

He colluded with Japanese pirates in the south and with the Tatars of Eastern Mongolia in the north, raised assassins, and had a Grand Secretary named Tian Xian in the imperial court. He was one of the main villains.

Because of the action scenes, the actor who played Shen Shandeng was Xiu Qing, who played Murong Fu in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

Zhao Wenhua, the prefect of Suzhou, was a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) in the second round of examinations and considered himself a man of integrity.

Dragged into the fold by the Sun family's "skinny horse" Su Xiaoxiao, he could only rely on Sun Shichang's power and became the "master" of Su Xiaoxiao, the skinny horse of Yangzhou.

Shen Shandeng felt that Zhang Zhijian was the only one who could play this role. He was the actor who played the young Grand Secretary in "Da Ming" and later played Gao Yuliang in "In the Name of the People".

Just because of that line, "You're treating a geisha that a businessman has already discarded like a treasure!"

Then there's the top combat power, "Old Man of the Dead Wood" Wu Zhenhai, whose identity has already been confirmed as Ji Chunhua.

A venerable master who lived for over 150 years, a remnant of the Hongwu Emperor, and the ultimate trump card of the prominent Sun family of Suzhou.

Its aura is like an abyss, its inner energy like a fierce shield, and its true intent protects the body, symbolizing the stubborn forces of corruption.

Li Bingbing and Zhou Xun also expressed their willingness to collaborate.

After Shen Shandeng contacted the other team, he discovered that they didn't really want to win the project; rather, they didn't want Fan Bingbing to get the role.

Chen Hao also contacted her through intermediaries, as she didn't want Fan Bingbing to get her.

It can only be said that the rivalry among female celebrities is quite straightforward.

Beijing Film Studio.

Bang!
Fireworks burst forth, signifying the completion of a small yet solemn signing ceremony.

Fan Bingbing has officially announced that she has joined the "Supervisor" project.

This time it was Shen Shandeng's turn to say thank you.

Fan Bingbing officially joined the project with a fee of 50 yuan, which is half the market price.

It's important for the crew to stay united.

Wu Jing acted in the film for free, and Chen Kun only asked for a friendly price.

Although Chen Kun said he would not receive any payment, Shen Shandeng was a man of principle and could not take his politeness seriously, so he still gave him 30 yuan in payment.

Huang Xiaoming insisted on working for free. Shen Shandeng personally called him three times to communicate, trying to persuade him and negotiating the price from both sides. Huang Xiaoming refused to accept 20 yuan no matter what, and finally asked for 10 yuan as a token.

Shen Shandeng could afford Fan Bingbing's market price, but doing so would be disrespectful to the other actors.

The signing of the contract formally established the cooperative relationship, taking it a step further.

Fan Bingbing shook hands with him, lightly tracing her fingers across his palm, and said with a smile in her eyes, "I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity, little brother."

I really mean this.

"Apple" has a low chance of winning an award in Berlin and is likely to be banned. She needs a mainstream commercial film to salvage her image.

"Sister Bingbing is the best choice." Shen Shandeng was also very sincere. In terms of looks alone, Fan Bingbing at this time was definitely top-tier. "By the way, I want to thank you in person. There's a small family gathering. I wonder if Sister Bingbing can come?"

Fan Bingbing's heart skipped a beat, and she smiled and agreed.

After the signing, the official website of "Du Gong" released the news.

The investors of "The Eunuch" were amazed by Shen Shandeng's talent; he was incredibly frugal, managing to get Fan Bingbing, Chen Kun, and Huang Xiaoming all for less than a million.

"This is what you meant by a small family party?"

Fan Bingbing asked.

It was really just a small family party.

Shen Shandeng invited her to his home. Fan Bingbing was worried and brought her assistant along, but it turned out to be a very proper gathering.

Moreover, Shen Shandeng's girlfriend was also there, as was Wu Jing, and there was also a junior apprentice named Zhou Qifeng, who was also one of the film's producers, running around with his girlfriend.

Shen Shandeng said, "I feel like Sister Bingbing is like family to me."

Fan Bingbing was a little touched. Putting aside the wildness of their first meeting, Shen Shandeng was actually a pretty good man.

"Come here, Mimi, this is Sister Bingbing." Shen Shandeng introduced Mimi to her.

Yang Mi was on high alert.

In early 2007, Fan Bingbing was at the peak of her beauty, an undisputed and almost dazzling beauty.

Da Mimi straightened her back and shook hands with Fan Bingbing: "Hello."

I will never call her "sister," not in this lifetime.

"Hello." Fan Bingbing sensed the hostility, but she was used to it and didn't care much, confident in her looks.

A small family gathering, eating, drinking, and playing mahjong.

Shen Shandeng played a couple of rounds and then let Da Mimi have a turn before going to the balcony to enjoy the breeze.

Fan Bingbing came over carrying two bottles of beer: "I like the song you wrote when you graduated."

The wind blew, and her thick, black hair swayed in the breeze, making her face appear even whiter and more radiant.

Without heavy makeup, just a light touch of powder, her natural features are even more striking. Her bone structure is three-dimensional, and her skin is full. Every feature seems to have been meticulously crafted, yet together they create a natural and impactful whole.

She stood there, needing no deliberate gestures or expressions; her mere presence was enough to overshadow everything around her and firmly capture everyone's attention.

It's an overwhelming, undeniable visual presence, like a flawless piece of jade shining brightly amidst the dust.

He accepted the beer.

Shen Shandeng took a sip of his drink and asked, "You look like you have something on your mind?"

(End of this chapter)