Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Yang Mi followed Hu Ge, Tang Yan, and the others into the audition venue.

Huo Huajian has already changed into his costume.

He was dressed in a neat blue Taoist robe, his hair was tied up in a high bun, and he wore an exquisite hair crown on his head. His handsome face had a deliberately solemn expression.

The clothing and styling were impeccable.

"Oh my god..."

A props assistant nearby couldn't help but let out a very low gasp of amazement, "Isn't that Xu Changqing from the game? He looks exactly the same!"

Director Li Guoli stood in front of the monitor with his hands behind his back, looking at the final makeup result of Huo Huajian, his face full of undisguised pride.

He said so.

How could his judgment be wrong?

This role was born for Howard!

Even Cai Yinong, who was standing next to him, was clearly stunned when she saw Huo Huajian walk out.

I have to admit, the effect of this makeup is truly amazing.

"Hugo, come here for a second."

Li Guoli spoke directly, waving to Hu Ge who was not far away, "Let's rehearse a scene, just the one where Jing Tian first meets Xu Changqing in Yong'an."

Hu Ge nodded and walked over.

The audition begins.

Huo Huajian immediately got into character, his every move displaying the rigor of a top disciple of Mount Shu, and his delivery of lines was also solid, with clear and accurate pronunciation.

His scenes with Hu Ge were back and forth, and he truly captured the serious and unsmiling demeanor of Xu Changqing, who was single-mindedly dedicated to exorcising demons, when he first appeared on screen.

The performance was mediocre, and he maintained a cold expression throughout.

But as long as the look is good and the fame is high, that's enough; fans will naturally pay for the looks.

Moreover, a TV series doesn't require much acting skill; it just needs to be watchable!

"good!"

As soon as the performance ended, Li Guoli excitedly stood up from his chair and clapped enthusiastically.

"Great! Brother Hua! This is exactly the effect I wanted!"

He rubbed his hands excitedly, feeling that this was exactly the perfect image he had imagined. The role of Xu Changqing could only be played by Huo Huajian!

Cai Yinong looked at Huo Huajian's performance, shook her head slightly, and said nothing.

She knew in her heart that Zhang Ze probably really didn't have much of a chance of winning.

Even if Huo Huajian's acting skills are not good, his appearance alone is stunning enough, plus his inherent popularity...

This is not even a competition of the same scale.

"It's all over, it's all over."

Yang Mi stood to the side, looking worried, and gently nudged Tang Yan beside her with her elbow.

Seeing this, Tang Yan could only comfort her softly, "Don't worry, trust Zhang Ze, he's just as good."

Although she spoke lightly, she herself was not confident.

Although Huo Huajian's performance was decent, they all noticed the director's eagerness to sign him on the spot.

They are all actresses, so they naturally know that on set, sometimes a director's word is more effective than anything else.

Zhang Ze's chances of getting the role are slim.

Hu Ge stood to the side and shook his head as well.

too difficult.

"President Cai."

Li Guoli turned to Cai Yinong with a beaming smile and said, "You see, Teacher Huo's performance was already quite good. So... is it unnecessary to watch the next one?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong sighed softly.

"They've already come all this way, we can't just kick them out."

She waved her hand.

"Even if it's just a formality, the process should still be completed; that's the most basic respect."

Upon hearing this, Li Guoli immediately understood.

It's clear that President Cai has given up, but he's too proud to back out directly.

In high spirits, he immediately walked up to Howard and greeted him warmly.

"Brother Hua, thank you for your hard work! Please wait a moment, we'll be done soon."

Howard shook his head.

He took off his hair crown and handed it to his assistant, his posture appearing somewhat distant.

"No, I have another engagement later, so I'm in a bit of a rush."

He spoke directly to Li Guoli.

"Just contact my assistant directly regarding the filming schedule for the rest of the production."

After saying that, surrounded by a crowd, he walked towards the dressing room without looking back, hurriedly removed his makeup, and left.

That confidence made it seem as if the role was already in their grasp.

The atmosphere at the scene became somewhat awkward for a moment.

It wasn't until a staff member called out, "Next, Teacher Zhang Ze."

Only then was everyone's attention drawn back.

When the door to the dressing room was pushed open again and Zhang Ze walked in, everyone in the entire photography studio seemed to hold their breath for a moment.

He wasn't dressed in many elaborate costumes.

He wore only a simple white Taoist robe, with a long sword slung across his back, and his long, dark hair was simply held in place by a plain wooden hairpin.

On her face, she wore only the lightest makeup, with almost no trace of embellishment.

Bright eyes and ivory teeth, striking eyebrows and sharp gaze.

His features were exactly the same as when he was outside; his gentle and handsome face, and his profound and calm demeanor, remained unchanged.

But just by changing a set of clothes, the feeling of a person changed completely.

An indescribable aura of otherworldly grace emanated from him, ethereal and carefree.

He wasn't playing a fairy.

Standing there, he was like a banished immortal who had fallen to the mortal world.

If we say that Huo Huajian just now portrayed Xu Changqing in both appearance and spirit,

At this moment, Zhang Ze is Xu Changqing himself.

Compared to him, Huo Huajian's previous look, which amazed everyone, now seems rather mundane and craftsman-like.

Hu Ge, Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, and everyone else present were stunned.

Hu Ge, in particular, couldn't understand why.

It's just a change of clothes, so why can a person's temperament be so different? They're practically two different people!

Yang Mi was completely stunned, her mind went blank.

This visual shock made her feel as if she were getting to know Zhang Ze for the first time. In her mind, Zhang Ze should be the kind of friend who would sit in a small restaurant and eat together. But now, she was even a little afraid to look Zhang Ze in the eye.

He's so handsome, not just in appearance, but also in his otherworldly aura.

The contrast is too great!

Tang Yan stared blankly at Zhang Ze as he slowly walked over. The thought of playing Zi Xuan, the character she was going to portray, and having to go through a three-lifetime, heart-wrenching love affair with such a person made her cheeks burn uncontrollably, and her heart pound.

Li Guoli, who had initially been watching with amusement, was now completely frozen in place.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

A hint of undisguised amazement flashed in Cai Yinong's eyes.

The audience was silent.

Cai Yinong was the first to react; she coughed lightly, bringing everyone back to their senses.

"Tang Yan".

She suggested, "Why don't you go up and act out a scene?"

"Let's try... the part where Zixuan first meets Gu Liufang."

Tang Yan took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and walked to the center of the field.

She was a little shy and didn't dare to look directly at the other person.

Zhang Ze simply nodded slightly at her.

A faint smile appeared on his lips, and all his attention was focused on Tang Yan.

It's such a simple action.

He perfectly portrayed the aloofness and abstinence of the first incarnation of Gu Liufang, as well as the bewilderment and restraint of being unaware that he had fallen for a mortal, all of which he captured vividly.

Tang Yan was initially unable to get into character due to her shyness, but after seeing him like this, she was instantly drawn into the dramatic situation.

She was Zixuan, a young girl from the Nanzhao Kingdom who was just beginning to experience love.

And the person in front of her was Gu Liufang, whom she fell in love with at first sight.

The initial excitement and shyness she felt upon first meeting no longer needed to be acted out; it had become her most genuine feeling at that moment, and a natural blush rose to her cheeks.

The performance ended.

A long silence fell over the scene once again.

Cai Yinong slowly turned her head and looked at Li Guoli, who was still in shock beside her.

"Director Li, you're the director."

Her voice was calm.

What do you think?

Li Guoli's facial muscles twitched, revealing a complex, bitter smile, and he let out a long sigh.

The next second, he raised his hand and was the first to clap his hands vigorously.

He was completely convinced.