I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 132, The Reason for Refusal

On the third day.

"What? He wants Erlang Shen? Seriously?"

at this time.

Yu Mingsheng was somewhat surprised.

This is the official response from Li Yun's side.

He played Erlang Shen.

Qingyuan Daomiao Zhenjun, the God of Justice, with three eyes, possesses formidable strength and is a formidable rival to Sun Wukong; Erlang Shen Xiansheng Zhenjun.

He subconsciously wanted to say something.

Forget it.

The person who auditioned was Jiao Jun'en.

He is Chiao Chun-en, one of Taiwan's top actors.

Don't overthink it.

"This guy is really brave."

at this time.

Yu Mingsheng couldn't help but say.

That's too much.

That's outrageous.

Generally speaking.

Don't even think about it.

"The Celestial Hound stole Erlang Shen's position, and... well, how should I put it?"

Executive producer Zhang Xingda said, somewhat amused and exasperated, "It's quite interesting."

"I never expected him to be so arrogant."

Yu Mingsheng paused for a moment before speaking.

"But it's not that it's impossible."

"Wouldn't it be beneath Jiao Jun'en to audition with him?"

"Actually, there were indeed people vying for the role of Erlang Shen. Liu Yehong from the Beijing entertainment circle was also in talks for the role."

"If it were Jiao Jun'en five years ago, all the fighting would be a joke."

Five years ago, when Jiao Jun'en's "Little Li Flying Dagger" first aired, his popularity reached an unprecedented peak.

For a time, they were incredibly popular.

His popularity plummeted due to his divorce and retirement from the entertainment industry. Now that he's made a comeback, his popularity is not what it used to be.

In addition, his reasons for leaving the industry were not accepted within the industry, and for actors of his type, it was an absolute huge shock.

A top-tier actor who is half idol and half talent, the idol part has plummeted, and if he were purely an idol, he probably wouldn't have any chance of making a comeback.

Secret marriage, childbirth, divorce—it all turned into a huge mess.

At that time, no one dared to continue signing him; they had basically stepped on all the landmines.

Now that time has passed and the memory has faded, he's only now thinking about making a comeback, which is fortunate given his own abilities.

Yu Mingsheng said.

"But Jiao Jun'en is not the same as before. Although he still has an absolute advantage over Liu Yehong, he is no longer in a dominant position."

"So, a status gained solely based on looks is indeed unsustainable and too fragile," Zhang Xingda pondered. "He's still somewhat of a talent."

"yes."

The focus of their discussion gradually shifted from Li Yun to Jiao Jun'en.

Jiao Junen now.

It does not hold a dominant position, but it has a relative advantage.

At this moment.

Stephen Chow's studio also sent someone to Beijing to personally deliver the script for "Kung Fu Hustle" and the official announcement.

Among those who visited Stephen Chow's studio was Cheng Shilong.

Last time Stephen Chow visited Sing Siu-lung, this time Sing Siu-lung also visited Stephen Chow, a reciprocal gesture.

Cheng Shilong said.

"I didn't expect you to get Li Yun out of trouble."

"That's right, you guys don't give young people a chance, so I'll give them one." At this moment, Stephen Chow said with a slight smile.

They showed absolutely no respect for Cheng Shilong.

of course.

Only people of their level communicate in this way.

To avoid causing misunderstandings.

Otherwise, just that one sentence would have made Cheng Shilong flip the table and leave.

"Hehe, Stephen Chow has a keen eye for talent."

At this moment, Cheng Shilong also responded with a smile.

The two chatted and laughed.

Cheng Shilong also explained why he didn't choose Li Yun in the first place.

"He's too young and too impetuous; sometimes he goes too far."

"Are you worried he'll steal your thunder?"

Cheng Shilong was both amused and exasperated. At his level, how could he be afraid of being overshadowed? Or rather, how could he possibly be afraid of a new generation actor stealing his spotlight?

"No matter how he acts, how desperately he risks his life, or how hard he tries in my movies, he can't steal the spotlight from me. Even if I only have one name and one scene, everyone will only remember me. Even if I only have a cameo, everyone will only know that this is a [Sung Siu-Lung movie]."

Stephen Chow's statement is undeniable.

after all.

Success is achieved by the dragon.

He was a giant star in the Hong Kong era.

"You mean, in your brilliance, sometimes it's actually better for the film and for him to tone it down a bit?"

"right"

"You let him audition because you felt you were promoting him, but you weren't really prepared to give him the opportunity. You felt that under your name, all the viewers would only see you, not anyone else. You only needed to provide a foil, not the soul of the character." Stephen Chow smiled slightly and said, "You're just looking for a foil for yourself."

"right."

Cheng Shilong was outspoken.

What I need is a foil.

Rather than the so-called soul of the character.

Of course, Cheng Shilong didn't think Li Yun could bring out the so-called soul and bring out the essence of this stereotypical villain. Cheng Shilong only needed actors who could deliver the "effect".

Wu Yanzu could do a good job.

To deliver the desired effect without wasting space.

"I have a different view from yours. Small characters also have their struggles, and supporting characters also have their own souls. As long as they can be truly portrayed and expressed, I am happy to give them my screen time."

"But in the end, the audience is all there for you and me, so giving him screen time is meaningless."

"Yeah."

Only now did Cheng Shilong use Li Yun's words as a pretext to reveal his true intentions.

Kung Fu Hustle and New Police Story.

Judging from the filming schedule...

It's almost certain that they were released in the same period.

The two smiled at each other.

That was when they fought.

"Alright, we've been discussing the supporting actors for so long, it's time to talk about us. In the end, the box office, the level of discussion, the media—they'll only talk about the two of us after the movie is released. That's when we'll be the focus of all the news."

at this time.

Cheng Shilong said with a burning gaze.

"We are the focus; we were the focus in the old era, and we remain the focus in the new era."

The King of Kung Fu Comedy.

The king of nonsensical comedy.

Two giants in the comedy world.

Actually, after learning about the "Kung Fu" project.

Cheng Shilong was very happy.

This time.

This is a boon not only to the Hong Kong film industry.

This is also a stroke of luck for Chengshilong.

Finally, I can face off against Stephen Chow.

at this time.

Zhang Baichen personally visited Li Yun.

From his perspective, this approach was somewhat akin to spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones.

After all, Li Yun didn't seem to have that much value.

However, Wang Jinghua insisted that Li Yun, this third-rate actor, might one day reach a near-first-rate position in period dramas.

The problem lies in this period drama.

Wang Jinghua is optimistic about period dramas.

It's unbelievable.

At a time when everyone in the industry felt that period martial arts dramas were at a waning end, and when all the specialized period drama production teams seemed to be looking for a way out.

Wang Jinghua surprisingly came to a conclusion that went against the grain.

That's a period drama.

Of course, it's not the kind of ancient martial arts drama where men fight each other.

It's not a palace drama about the power struggles among concubines in the harem.

When they become the protagonists of the story, they also need men as supporting characters, and they also need princes and noblemen.

Just like Princess Pearl.

Li Yun's temperament is a perfect match.

It's a good fit.

Let women be the main characters.

Let the male protagonists become "male protagonists".

This is the future Wang Jinghua envisions: a period drama market dominated by women.

They wanted Li Yunlai to become this horse bone.

"Come, come, sit down, have some tea." Jiang Chenggang was extremely flattering at this moment. Even though he knew that Jiang Chenggang was there to poach his star talent, he still had to smile and flatter him.

There's nothing we can do; they're always busy with Jiahe.

They have an absolute status and resources in the industry.

Zhang Baichen didn't even glance at Jiang Chenggang; instead, he looked directly at Li Yun.

"This Mr. Li is indeed a young hero."

That's quite a description.

Heroes are emerging from among the young.

Li Yun was even left speechless, both amused and exasperated.

However, from an industry perspective, as a newcomer to Hengdian World Studios, he was not formally trained and had no one to support him.

And so they climbed up step by step.

They climbed to the position of a third-rate actor, and even played roles that were subtly better than some second-rate actors, gaining more fame.

There's a saying that heroes emerge from among the young.

That doesn't seem unreasonable.

"I would like to invite you to join our Chengtian Jiahe. Here, you can get the best resources and have a better future than staying in a dilapidated little studio. Although you have talent, you can't always get things by luck."

Even if Jiang Chenggang were here, Zhang Baichen would still be frank and say that he had never given Jiang Chenggang a second glance from the very beginning.

There's no future in following an agent like that.

Jiang Chenggang clenched his fist, but finally let go.

"Following you doesn't necessarily guarantee a future." At this moment, Li Yun said calmly, "Everyone says that Jiahe promotes countless people, but that's because everyone only sees the successes and not the failures. The monuments of the victors are built on the white bones of the losers."

Since the other party's attitude is so arrogant.

Li Yun didn't give him any face either.

After all, Li Yun has a stake in Shengchang Entertainment.

Zhang Baichen even knew that Li Yun was acting as his own agent, which was a roundabout way of letting Li Yun know that he was being treated well.

The conditions offered are excellent enough.

The adult world.

A good bird chooses its tree to perch on.

"Luck and talent are consumables. You are an immersive actor, so your range of roles is quite narrow. We, on the other hand, have the resources and ambition for period dramas. If you feel uncomfortable joining us, you can understand it as a powerful alliance."

"I'll give you the opportunity to showcase your talents; here, you won't have to worry about a lack of resources."

A third-tier actor.

Second-tier configuration and benefits.

And they signed a 20-year contract.

In other words, even if you fall to the third-tier level within 20 years, the company will still give you the resources and treatment of a second-tier company, and will adjust the income level according to the industry.

Annual salary of 25, not including commission and share.

GG's revenue sharing is also quite generous.

Of course, the terms "tiered" and "preferential" are used ambiguously, and no specific data is provided.

I can't think of a reason to refuse.

What was the reason for the refusal?

At this moment, Li Yun looked at the contract sent by Zhang Baichen.

A three-page contract.

The document includes 20 pages of notes and binding clauses.

Isn't that enough of a reason?

Oh.

(End of this chapter)