I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 165 Choosing the Male Lead
In addition to purchasing broadcasting rights, there is also revenue from sponsorships.

For example, the upcoming TV series "Eternal Love of Dream" contains a large number of sponsored advertisements. In order to have their products featured in the TV series, advertisers will pay a certain percentage of the sponsorship fee.

There's also the premium income for actors.

Many people may not understand the term "premium income." Simply put, if a star becomes famous because of a TV series, a certain percentage of the earnings from all the commercial performances and fan meetings the star participates in after becoming famous will be returned to the signing company. This kind of premium income is very common in the entertainment industry.

Finally, there's the revenue from copyright sales.

When a TV series becomes a hit, a mobile game of the same name will almost always appear soon afterward, such as the future hit anime "Douluo Continent" and the previously broadcast TV series "The Lost Tomb".

Both of them launched official mobile games shortly after their broadcasts, and the game companies that were able to obtain the production rights to these official mobile games are...

The first thing to do is to purchase the copyright from the TV series' distribution company. This not only involves paying a copyright fee for a certain period, but if a TV series becomes too popular, the game company may also return a portion of the players' in-game purchase revenue to the contracting company.

Therefore, the TV drama industry, which may seem to have little profit, is actually making money every minute and every second, and the combined profits from all these sources amount to a very large fortune.

Nowadays, most actors earn far more from filming a TV series than from a movie.

Cheng Sheng also saw another memory, which is why he started to make plans in the television industry.

"Boss, these are the resumes you've received. Sister Fei and Sister Ting have already screened them, and they want you to give them a final check."

Inside the hotel that night, Cheng Sheng was about to rest when his assistant knocked on the door and came in, handing him a form.

Cheng Sheng took it and examined it carefully, but there was nothing surprising about it.

The list above features currently popular young actors: Deng Chao, Tong Dawei, Wen Zhang, Sha Yi, Huang Xiaoming, Yan Yikuang...

These are all people who want to audition for the male lead role.

These actors are certainly famous enough, and their acting skills are also acceptable. However, apart from Huang Xiaoming and Yan Yikuang, the other actors' images do not fit the characters of Professor Li and Li Shi.

Seeing Sha Yi in particular, for some reason, Cheng Sheng thought of Sha Yi in the future.

At this moment, young Sha Yi is "astoundingly beautiful," but as she grows older, she will be "completely unrecognizable."

In the future, when netizens mention the name Sha Yi, many will not first think of a handsome young man in period dramas, but rather a funny, chubby uncle.

Sha Yi has transformed from a visual standout to a synonym for "comedian" in everyone's mind.

As an art school student from a military academy, Sha Yi's delicate face was a rare "darling" that everyone loved back then.

Whether it's period dramas or campus dramas that young people love, Sha Yi is always the most dazzling "star" in the show.

But as he entered middle age, changes came one after another, like dominoes. Baldness gradually appeared on his head, and wrinkles and eye bags began to spread across his face.

What's even more striking is that her bulging belly seems to have squeezed Sha Yi's unfulfilled acting dreams into a soap bubble, threatening to burst at any moment.

Sha Yi truly deserves to be called a "fat comedian".

Like Sheng Teng, an old, weathered man, he always plays the role of a scruffy, rustic guy.

Cheng Sheng always felt a bit uncomfortable if he were to play the male lead in "My Love from the Star" and "Descendants of the Sun".

Therefore, Sha Yi was the first to be eliminated by Cheng Sheng. As for Deng Chao, well, he's destined to be a comedian; having him act in an idol drama would probably turn it into a comedy.

Heraldry!

Cheng Sheng hadn't considered this. This actor was considered to be among the best actors in the current crop of popular young actors, capable of accurately portraying the characters' personalities, and possessing both immense popularity and strength.

With his unique image in the Chinese entertainment industry, Wen Zhang dominated the top spot among young male stars with his works, and this period lasted for a full seven years until his downfall.

Thinking about the possibility of him making a mistake in the future, Cheng Sheng also decided not to use him.

As for Tong Dawei, he is a good candidate.

But her looks don't seem to be that great.

That leaves Yan Yikuang and Huang Xiaoming.

Cheng Sheng admires these two quite a bit.

In particular, the artist Yan Yikuan, with his "naturally model-like face," conquered the audience with his strength. From handsome men in ancient costumes to cold-blooded villains, Yan Yikuan has both acting skills and good looks.

What impressed Cheng Sheng the most was his future role as a 'serial killer' in "Seven Hearts". Just thinking about that wicked smile, no one would care whether he was playing a villain or not.

With his striking eyebrows, bright eyes, straight nose, and thin lips, Yan Yikuang's appearance in period costumes was considered unparalleled, leading many to believe that he was the epitome of a charming and arrogant man.

This appearance is perfect for playing the male lead in "My Love from the Star".

The rest is Huang Xiaoming!

Many people have a question: Does Huang Xiaoming have acting skills?
Cheng Sheng can tell everyone that he has it.

For example, not long after he entered the industry, he starred in "The Emperor of Han Dynasty". His portrayal of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, from his youth to old age, was very successful. For Huang Xiaoming, who was just starting out, this was a very high starting point.

This drama also made him an overnight sensation and won him the love of many viewers.

On the big screen, Huang Xiaoming has also achieved good results.

For example, in the 2009 film "The Message," he plays Takeda, the head of the Japanese military intelligence agency, who is perverted and ruthless, with a high IQ but also an inferiority complex.

This strong contrast adds depth to his performance.

Especially in the scenes where he interrogates the undercover agent, Huang Xiaoming's portrayal of madness and gloom after getting into character was terrifying to the audience, showcasing his full charisma.

When Cheng Sheng saw the merged memories, he was a little shocked. Was this the same Huang Xiaoming he knew?
I have a strong feeling of being torn apart.

In addition, his portrayal of a firefighter in "The Bravest," which earned him his second Golden Rooster Award, moved countless people with its complex emotions as he faced life and death. The film's depiction of family, love, and friendship also brought tears to many eyes.

Huang Xiaoming's acting skills are good enough to win Best Actor awards, so no one should doubt that his acting skills are bad!
However, online comments about Huang Xiaoming's acting skills are polarized.

This is all due to Huang Xiaoming's baffling actions.

This caused his acting skills to fluctuate wildly, with an extremely high degree of instability, constantly testing the audience's patience.

(End of this chapter)