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

Chapter 223, I believe Li Yun can bring us a surprise.

Gu Tianle took a deep breath.

I'm not reconciled.

Absolutely unwilling

But often, these things are beyond one's control.

At this time, not only Gu Tianle received the news first, but also the gang leaders who were interviewed by Du Qifeng.

Putting aside Gu Tianle's own will, Du Qifeng's phone was ringing off the hook with calls from those bigwigs expressing their dissatisfaction with Du Qifeng's decision.

"That's right, this was a decision I made unilaterally, and it has nothing to do with Ye Youhai. It's just that I insisted on choosing Li Yun, and it has nothing to do with Zhou Xingxing either. It's not about 'connections'; it's simply that I feel Li Yun might be able to give me a 'surprise'!"

In this regard.

Du Qifeng provided an explanation.

He muttered to himself after hanging up the phone.

"It seems those gang leaders are quite supportive of Gu Tianle."

"Well, to put it simply, Gu Tianle's influence in our Hong Kong circle is far greater than that of Li Yun," Ye Youhai paused before continuing, "Even though they're both second-tier stars, there's a difference. Gu Tianle isn't just any ordinary second-tier star; his status at TVB, in television dramas, is also quite exceptional."

In addition to their own star power, external support is also something that needs to be taken into consideration.

That's probably how it is for Gu Tianle.

He was already a household name as a television actor in Hong Kong.

There's also a history of gang affiliation.

It's understandable that the gang leaders who were interviewed had reservations about this.

however.

Du Qifeng held firm to his own beliefs on this point.

"In short, I don't think I'll compromise on the choice of roles. In terms of the authenticity of the gangsters, we not only have to compromise with these big shots, but also present the gangs in the minds of ordinary viewers. The key to whether our film can gain fame and fortune is to dissect the gang thing."

When it came to choosing the role, Du Qifeng insisted on casting Li Yun.

"Do you really think that Li Yun will portray this character better than Gu Tianle?" Ye Youhai couldn't help but ask. In fact, he had been thinking about it for a long time and knew what Du Qifeng was really thinking.

The portrayal of gangs is not only from the perspective of gang members, but also from the perspective of ordinary people.

What they could see was brotherhood.

But for ordinary people, the impression probably wouldn't be very good.

"I don't think Gu Tianle really joined a gang, so he could definitely present an unparalleled sense of authenticity." Du Qifeng paused and said, "But he is indeed ashamed of having joined a gang, so he won't show you everything, all of it. People have selfish motives, how could he possibly show you the whole dark side of himself?"

"Li Yun, I'll bet on him."

"I bet he not only knows."

"And the performance was effective."

at this time.

Gu Tianle's emotions gradually calmed down.

Because he received another director's offer, a gangster movie starring Eric Tsang, called "Black and White Battlefield".

It looks like it's trying to compete with the "Black Society" series of movies.

Actually, it's normal when you think about it. It's quite common for films with the same theme to be released in the same period.

Gu Tianle joined the script for "Black and White Battlefield".

"Du Qifeng will definitely regret casting like this," Zhang Yongyi scoffed confidently.

Doing things this way during the casting stage will definitely lead to regret in the end!

"We older brothers all support you. Isn't what he's doing reckless?"

"Alright, alright, it's just a role," Gu Tianle said helplessly. His older brother's reaction was indeed over the top. "Failing a movie audition? That's perfectly normal."

"But you're my little brother!" Zhang Yongyi said without hesitation, "He's so disrespectful."

"Times have changed, brother! I'm an actor now, we're just ordinary people now."

Gu Tianle suddenly spoke very loudly.

The voice was so loud that even Zhang Yongyi was startled.

"I'm sorry, brother, I got too excited. I didn't mean to upset you." Gu Tianle realized that he had spoken too loudly.

Zhang Yongyi remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"I know you're upset about losing the role. You're not angry with me, you're angry with that kid surnamed Li, right?"

In this regard.

Gu Tianle had no choice but to agree.

Is it Qi Li Yun?

Honestly, what do you think of this actor you've never met?

An actor who removes their own role.

Gu Tianle felt that he wasn't angry at him.

Rather, it was that version of myself that I used to be ashamed of.

"Don't worry, the lineup for 'Black and White Battlefield' is just as impressive. We'll crush their 'Hey Society' series. Du Qifeng has already failed once, so there's no guarantee he won't fail a second time."

"Okay, thanks, boss. I'd like to go somewhere quiet."

"Go."

Gu Tianle got up and left the bar.

My brother is right.

Refine the character.

The cast of "Black and White Battlefield" is equally impressive, and I'm still the second main character here.

I'm not bad.

Li Yun.

I should thank you instead.

Your audition video made me truly understand the terrible version of myself from the past.

What exactly is their mentality?

I.

Next time, I will beat you.

In the crew of the TV series "Hey Society".

Tony Leung and Ren Dahua were slightly surprised when they learned about the audition.

"What a surprise! This guy from mainland China actually got the role. Did he cast some kind of spell on Du Qifeng?" At this moment, Tony Leung joked, "He doesn't seem like he could be more suitable for this role than Gu Tianle."

Of course, Leung Ka-fai was speaking while looking at Ren Dahua.

I'm more interested in seeing his reaction.

Ren Dahua is the one who interacts with this character the most.

Tony Leung Ka-fai and Jimmy Lin didn't really interact much.

Ren Dahua smiled slightly and said, "It doesn't matter if the side dishes aren't that delicious, as long as your main dish is tasty."

"Hahahaha! That's a good description. Yes, it doesn't matter if the side dishes aren't that delicious. I, the main course, am your target."

Two veteran film stars.

There weren't many things to worry about.

The casting choice was indeed somewhat unexpected.

but.

As long as the other party's role remains unchanged.

It doesn't matter. It doesn't really matter.

They are the main actors who put on a great performance.

They are the true film emperors who go head-to-head on the silver screen.

Appetizers don't matter, as long as the main dish remains the same.

"Election" and "Peace is Precious" were filmed consecutively.

The biggest advantage of this continuous shooting is that it ensures the actors' emotions remain uninterrupted to the greatest extent possible, which is ideal for directors who want to shoot continuously.

The downside is probably that if a movie flops...

Then the other one is doomed.

can only say.

The director is a gambler.

The production company he worked for was also run by a gambler.

stimulate

That's how exciting it is.

Li Yun then considered his upcoming itinerary.

Tomorrow I'm going to take an exam to get a broadcasting and hosting certificate, then I'll go film "The Dog," and afterwards I'll film the "Hey Society" series.

My schedule is packed.

Li Yun checked the timeline and found that, according to the timeline, the "Lotus Lantern" series of films was released when the "Hey Society" series was being filmed.

Then take the exam for the Aerospace Force Cultural Troupe.

The entrance exam for the performing arts troupe was not easy.

The current position being recruited by the Aerospace Force Cultural Troupe is called "Drama Actor," which requires a certain level of dance skills.

Do you know how to dance?

The answer is yes.

Will do.

My own ancient martial arts proficiency

Her dance skills are really strong.

As for Beijing residency, we've already bought a house and registered our residency in Beijing, so it's not a problem.

Keep an eye on this position and enjoy the government's five social insurances and one housing fund.

There's also access to more serious drama resources, with no restrictions on freedom.

"Then I'd better do a better job in 'The Dog' this time."

"However, I still don't fully understand what kind of guy Li Tiangou really is."

Li Yun squinted his eyes.

"The Dog" is a script written by members of the Beijing art circle with a mission. Judging from the cast, they are not even first-tier art films, but rather second-tier productions.

The subject matter is quite sharp, but not to the point of being banned like Blind Shaft.

Generally speaking, these kinds of films all carry their own political mission.

And judging from the script of "The Dog", this is indeed the case. From the perspective of script production, this movie should be considered a mainstream film.

The positive energy and mainstream narrative feature veterans who protect national property, as well as bullies who oppose the military and the state.

Of course, the script and cast for this Tengu are also very official.

They were all actors from performing arts troupes and drama theaters, with only a handful not holding permanent positions, and Li Yun was one of them.

The supporting cast consists of veteran actors; if it were other young actors, they would definitely feel a lot of pressure. With this lineup, it's impossible not to feel pressure.

Of course, aside from Li Yun, Li Yun was still eating and drinking as usual.

A second-tier art film, carrying a political mission.

Art films are a special case.

Often, casting decisions don't consider star power or box office success; the goal is usually to complete the task or win awards.

Although they don't prioritize star power, they still have their own set of performance standards. After all, even if it's a national mission or a director wants to win an award, the actors need to be truly talented.

Regardless of star power, only suitability and competence are considered – that is the significance of the creation of the art film "Tengu".

"Li Tiangou, a stubborn forest ranger, ultimately used his gun to uphold his principles, fought against these bullies to the very end, and even sacrificed his life to uphold justice in this sinful land."

"But when your justice ultimately opposes everyone, is it still your justice?"

Li Yun murmured to himself as he looked at the script.

This obsessive Li Tiangou.

Who exactly is he?

At this moment, Li Yun looked at the fanatic in front of him.

He was looking at himself too.

At this moment, he looked at Li Yun.

(End of this chapter)