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

Chapter 219, Gu Tianle's complete immersion, how could he lose?

Li Yun arrived in Hong Kong and went to the audition for "Hey Society".

The audition scene for Hey Society was also noisy.

There were even quite a few of Gu Zai's fans waiting outside, including many middle-aged women who showed a strong sense of fanaticism.

Li Yun suddenly remembered a list compiled by Hong Kong media.

He's known as the man that all the rich women in Hong Kong most want to keep as a sugar daddy.

Gu Tianle is ranked number 1 on the list.

It is even higher than Wu Yanzu's ranking.

He may not be as handsome as Daniel Wu.

But it has a certain quality that surpasses it.

The Hey Society film series is not a purely commercial film, and it's not in the same league as Kung Fu.

This can be considered a realistic film that is half art-house and half commercial.

If Kung Fu Hustle is a top-tier commercial work, then the Hey Society series is a masterpiece that combines art and commerce.

Leung Ka-fai, Ren Dahua.

These two are among the top actors in Hong Kong, and in terms of acting skills, they are on par with Stephen Chow.

This time, two Best Actor winners actually appeared.

With the support of two Best Actor winners, and many veteran Hong Kong actors, this place is packed with talent.

In terms of acting skills required, it is much more demanding than Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Hustle".

After all, he had to act opposite these two veteran film emperors.

Stephen Chow is a comedy specialist.

King of Comedy

Tony Leung Ka-fai and Yan Tat-wah are both serious drama actors with a wide range of roles. They are even more versatile than Stephen Chow, making them true all-rounders.

"These two are both award-winning actors. To act alongside them this time, I need more than just second-tier talent."

at this time.

Li Yun thought to himself.

The second-tier actors are only just capable of keeping up with their performances.

But to make your role stand out, simply being able to keep up with the script isn't enough. Absolutely not.

"Tell me, how can I make myself look less inferior when I'm standing next to two award-winning actors?"

"This role isn't even close to being decided yet, and you're already thinking about making it decent." Jiang Chenggang was quite speechless.

While chatting on the phone.

Indeed, Jiang Chenggang was taken aback when he saw the lineup. The two confirmed lead actors were actually two veteran film emperors, kings of the last era of Hong Kong cinema, and they are still kings in this era!

If we consider the cast, this movie is a level above "Kung Fu Hustle".

The requirements are also higher.

Commercial films require significant investment.

Art films emphasize character development.

"Hey Society" is a work that is half commercial and half artistic, with its own ambitions in both areas.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have attracted two veteran Hong Kong film stars to this production. At their level, they rarely join a production solely for commercial or financial reasons; at least, money wouldn't be the primary factor.

At this moment, Li Yun sighed.

"Yes, Gu Tianle is a formidable opponent. He's probably the person I've competed with for roles so far, and he has the highest skill ceiling."

That's an exaggeration.

"Not an exaggeration."

It can be said that this film, "Hey Society," marked the beginning of Gu Tianle's rise to fame in the film industry.

For the next twenty years, Gu Tianle and Andy Lau practically dominated the Hong Kong film industry.

It was the leading force that kept the entire Hong Kong film industry in a state of "imminent decline" rather than "complete decline".

One person, a dominant force and pillar in the regional film industry.

It all started with "Jamie".

It can be said.

Gu Tianle is one of the opponents with the highest potential that I have ever encountered.

I stole his role this time.

Would that be considered stealing his luck? Would I feel guilty about it?

I feel so guilty.

Never mind.

No matter what circle you're in.

The law of the jungle is the norm.

These are all basic human instincts.

"This audition seems like it's just going through the motions. I have high hopes for Gu Tianle. He has great potential and his past experience is a good fit."

At this moment, Leung Ka-fai smiled and looked at Ren Dahua beside him.

Ren Dahua neither confirmed nor denied this.

"Well, I think the director and screenwriter will decide for themselves who is better."

Ren Dahua wasn't worried about him doing anything reckless.

Of course, they only talked about the character Jimmy briefly before quickly discussing their own roles.

Ultimately, the character of Jimmy isn't the main focus of their interactions.

They are more concerned about the other party's performance.

This is the main thought in everyone's mind right now regarding the "Hey Society" series.

They felt that this audition was just a formality.

Gu Tianle is very talented.

With the acting skills of an excellent actor, the popularity of an idol actor, and the well-known good looks at the peak of his life, he perfectly matches the past experiences of the character.

The compatibility between the actor and the role is very important.

Appearance, temperament, and experience.

If one hasn't reached the level of Ren Dahua and Liang Jiahui, then past experiences are an absolutely powerful blessing.

He can largely determine an actor's career path.

Gu Tianle has a wide range of acting skills, and this role is undoubtedly a perfect fit for him.

Most people felt that this was just a formality.

Even the chief director, Du Qifeng, thought about it again and agreed.

Why don't we let Li Yun try a different role?

The character Jimmy might not get any roles.

For Gu Tianle...

Jimmy is a character who can "immerse" himself in the role.

When his sense of immersion reaches its peak, and he is able to become completely absorbed in it.

It's best not to covet this role that was "tailor-made" for him.

at this time.

"Brother Zhang, don't worry, I'll be fine this time. Although I've left the gang, I'm still very grateful for the care you all gave me back then. I'll do a good job, I'll portray this character well, whether it's the dark side of the gang or the things that make people nostalgic about it, I'll do it all."

Gu Tianle was on the phone, and on the other end was his former "big brother".

They were also the main interviewees for this "Hey Society" series.

For this film, Du Qifeng and the screenwriter made a special trip to visit their former mentors, the former leaders of the Hongmen.

Art film.

Realistic!

Nostalgia.

Now, times have changed, they're very different now. It's no longer the era of gangsters and thugs.

Unlike Gu Tianle, many big shots, now either live a life of ease or fall on hard times, still miss the old days of the underworld.

Although Gu Tianle is no longer involved in the martial arts world and doesn't want to get involved with it, the connections between people are not so easily severed.

The older brothers were the same way.

Their time has passed, and now we can only recall and present the past, those dark yet glorious days, through a medium like film.

At this moment, Gu Tianle hung up the phone and murmured.

"Time, the world, ah, they are truly strange things."

He was very grateful to his older brother for his loyalty and brotherhood, for being willing to go to great lengths for his brothers and friends. Gu Zai had experienced those days. It was because he had such a loyal older brother that he dared to fight desperately, and in the end, he ended up in prison.

He also disliked the gang because his experience in the gang became a dark history for him, a stumbling block on his path to the future, and a mark of his immature past.

This complex emotion is not contradictory.

This is the world of martial arts.

When you're in the world, you're not always in control of your own destiny.

At this very moment, Du Qifeng was in the audition room with Ye Youhai, preparing to review the upcoming auditions.

"Personally, I think Gu Tianle should be fine. Why don't we let Li Yun try flying the plane?"

Although Zhang Jiahui and Liang Jiahui's names differ by only one character, their actual status is worlds apart.

This might be even more significant than the difference between a fake and the real thing.

"I think 'Airplane' from the 'Young and Dangerous' series is good too; the character is pretty crazy." Ye Youhai paused and said, "Could we give him a try for the role of Airplane?"

"Forget it, we already promised the role of the plane to Nick Cheung. If we go back on our word now, we'll lose all credibility."

At this moment, Du Qifeng thought for a moment and then decided to call it a day.

It can only be said that this time, there might not be much fate between him and Li Yun.

Of course, everything depends on the audition results.

And then, during the next audition, when Gu Tianle walked in...

The look in his eyes at that moment.

Du Qifeng found out.

How much preparation did Gu Tianle make for this role, or rather, how deep were his feelings and sense of immersion in the role?

That kind of subtle caution.

That feeling of powerlessness.

He really just wanted to be a businessman.

"I used to sell fish at a stall on the west side of the street. I was driven to desperation by the underworld, so I joined them. I really didn't want to fight and kill. I just wanted to earn money to support my family and live a peaceful life as a small businessman."

Jimmy, always impeccably dressed in a suit, was the least like a member of the underworld; he had even passed the CPA exam.

Regarding his identity within the gang, he always maintained an attitude of seeking his protection but never delving too deeply.

But it is quite obvious.

When you're in the world, you're not always in control of your own destiny.

You chose to join the gang for protection back then.

Then you'll be burdened with gang debts for the rest of your life.

"I just want to be a small business owner!"

Gu Tianle's voice sounded helpless.

The voice even had a sense of shouting.

He spoke from the very depths of his heart, shouting it out.

The sound even carried a sense of fear.

"I don't care who holds the dragon head staff, nor do I care who is the boss. Whoever lets me do business in peace and doesn't bother me in my life, that's who I'll acknowledge as my boss, and that's who holds the dragon head staff. I won't betray the Hongmen, but I don't want to get involved in the power struggle among those in charge. I just want to be safe and peaceful."

After a series of performances, Gu Tianle turned and left.

"My past has come to an end."

It's not a performance.

Rather, it is a representation of the past.

It is the sound that was shouted out here in the past.

Gu Tianle is a reflection of himself in Jimmy.

The same people, the same involuntary circumstances, joined the gang.

I have a love-hate relationship with the Hongmen.

That feeling of entanglement.

(End of this chapter)