Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

In front of the greyish-white building of Firefly Chinese Language School, the asphalt road surface was softened by the sun, and a layer of trembling, greasy heat wave floated in the air.

But what's hotter than the weather is the popularity.

The once spacious parking lot on the side of the building was now completely full, with all kinds of cars parked haphazardly, almost squeezing into every available space.

Some cars were turned off, but the windows were open, revealing blurry figures inside, some resting with their eyes closed, others making final adjustments in front of the mirror.

Most of the drivers got out of their cars and gathered in twos and threes in the shade of trees or buildings, talking in hushed tones, exchanging cigarettes, and glancing occasionally at the crowd at the entrance.

"Yu Wei's casting process is really grand."

"That's right, there must be several hundred people."

"Actors usually audition at film companies and production studios, so why are they auditioning at talent agencies...?"

"You don't know this, do you? They specially set up two casting locations. The main location is at the film company, and this is the second audition point."

It can only be said that Yu Wei has enough influence; if it were anyone else, Firefly Media, an agency, wouldn't get involved in casting.

As for the reason, it's quite simple: they have always maintained a good working relationship with Yu Wei, and the company has invested in almost every one of his works, including this film.

The huge success of "Goodbye Mr. Loser" was partly due to the involvement of Firefly Chinese Film Studio. Now that their new film is set to launch, how could they not help?
We have to help, after all, Yu Wei's studio really can't accommodate so many people...

Inside the building, at the casting location, almost every wall was lined with people, some standing, some squatting, and some even sitting on the ground, engrossed in their newly acquired scripts, oblivious to the noise around them.

Before they came, they were just hoping to try their luck, but after reading the script for their desired role, that desire completely turned into determination.

We absolutely cannot miss such a golden opportunity, or we'll regret it for the rest of our lives.

The line wound its way down from the third floor, turning several corners and filling the stairwell. Waiting at one of the corners were Qi Yuan and Zhang Lingye.

"I feel great today, like I'm back home."

Qi Yuan rolled her eyes at him. Of course, it's just going back to their own home. Which floor of Yinghuo haven't they been to?

He came to audition for Lü Shouyi's sake, and Zhang Lingye's trip wasn't in vain either, as he preferred the character of Huang Mao in "Dying to Survive".

Although Yu Wei did not prioritize casting his own people in this new drama, it does not mean that they have no chance. If they want to participate, they can come to the audition themselves. They are treated equally.

Not only them, but there were also many familiar faces in the audition queue, including fellow actors from the previous film.

It is worth mentioning that, due to the large number of people auditioning, the auditions were arranged in groups, with each role taking place in a separate room at the same time, in order to maximize efficiency.

As the screenwriter and the only person who had seen the original film, Yu Wei played a crucial role in casting.

In order to participate in the casting of all roles as much as possible, Yu Wei became the only judge who could "move around," going to the audition sites for various roles whenever he had free time.

Thus, a strange scene unfolded at the audition for "Dying to Survive". Yu Wei, like an old cadre on an inspection tour, looked around and occasionally "gave instructions", displaying a very imposing manner.

Despite his imposing official position, everyone respects him. After all, 90% of the actors came for him. More than the script or the role, the name Yu Wei is the real gold standard.

As for the judges, they were even more eager for Yu Wei to say a few more words, so they would feel more confident.

“You portrayed Cheng Yong’s slickness and greed in the early stages, but the emotions could have been more complex.”

The most people auditioned for the lead role of Cheng Yong, and Yu Wei naturally lingered there the longest.

Those who dare to audition for the male lead in a movie are generally quite talented; their acting skills are decent, but they lack attention to detail.

To help them understand, Yu Wei simply improvised a scene, which also served as a reference for the judges. In the early stages of the "illegal purchasing agent" incident, Cheng Yong was actually very scared. As Yu Wei spoke, he acted out a scene where Cheng Yong froze, his eyes darted around, and he swallowed hard when he heard that the police might be investigating.

"This is smuggling."

In just one sentence, he lowered his voice to feign seriousness in the first half, but suddenly grinned in the second half, using the smile to cover up his panic, creating a contradictory and comical effect.

Yu Wei simply showed off his skills, which stunned a group of professional actors who were auditioning. Teacher Yu's performance was truly profound.

He was just giving an example, but most of the people queuing up for auditions later couldn't learn this kind of attention to detail.

Seeing Yu Wei's performance, they understood that this film definitely demanded a high level of acting skill. Even if they weren't selected, Yu Wei's performance alone was enough to make them feel inadequate...

"Okay, you guys keep an eye on things here for now, I'll go check out the other characters."

Before leaving, Yu Wei gave Qi Luoan, who was on the judging panel, a wink, asking her to keep an eye on things.

Qi Luoan participated in the entire script production process. His understanding of the character may not be as good as Yu Wei's, but it is definitely much better than that of the other main creators.

Moreover, she has solid acting skills and is an excellent casting tool. We're all family, so it would be a loss not to take advantage of her.

Although the supporting characters in "Dying to Survive" are all outstanding, the most important character is definitely Cheng Yong. Only when this character is well-developed can the movie be well-developed.

With her as his representative, Yu Wei could finally relax and focus on the other characters. Working together as a team of men and women made the work easier...

After glancing at the long queues of various roles, Yu Wei decisively went to the casting location for Lü Shouyi. This role had very high requirements, and the number of people auditioning was the smallest.

After all, the requirement of "morbidity" is too harsh. Even if the pool of applicants is large enough, there won't be many actors who meet the criteria.

When Yu Wei entered the room, there were several artists auditioning. He didn't disturb them, but just watched quietly from the side.

The audition scene shows Lü Shouyi first approaching Cheng Yong to promote generic Gleevec. In the small, dimly lit shop, he rubs his hands together, with a timid yet eager expression of flattery.

Four actors participated in the audition, but Qi Yuan was not among them. The actors all performed well in terms of "humility" and "ingratiation", but they were obviously not good at the details.

Patients' attention to detail is very important. For example, if their breathing is uneven, they may make slight, unconscious adjustments to their breathing or pauses while speaking due to physical discomfort.

Just as Yu Wei was about to go look around, a slight cough from contestant number three caught his attention.

"Gleevec, Indian Gleevec. The effects are the same, but... it's cheaper."

He seemed to be observing Cheng Yong's indifferent face, his smile faltering, and his voice fading.

"The genuine medicine costs 37,000 yuan a box, but this...this one costs 5,000 yuan. Many...many patients are taking this..."

Yu Wei was drawn to his authentic performance, which is why he came forward to stand before the crowd.

Looking at this actor, he was about thirty years old, but he had an indescribable sense of aging. He was extremely thin, and his body, wrapped in loose clothes, looked like a bamboo pole that could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

His face was an unhealthy pale, as if he hadn't seen the sun for a long time, and there were deep dark circles under his eyes...

Yu Wei wasn't a doctor, but he could tell at a glance that this person was really sick. He wasn't swearing; a normal person could never fake this.

The casting has been done on real people, and without a doubt, he is the chosen one, Lü Shouyi!

Overjoyed, Yu Wei suddenly remembered her brother-in-law, who had desperately tried to lose weight to fit the role…

If I tell him now that he's suffered in vain, will he kill himself? (End of Chapter)