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On the other side, Zhang Manyu and Liang Chaowei were chatting.

"Who do you think can land the role of Chang Kong?"

Both Leung Chiu-wai and Cheung Man-yu were pre-selected, so they both saw the script in advance.

"I don't know, but I heard that a Berlin Film Festival Best Actor is competing for this role," Zhang Manyu's biggest impression of Zhou Yan was that he was a "Berlin Film Festival Best Actor".

"I've heard about it too. And that person is the National Games Wushu champion. He's very skilled and has a close relationship with Master Ba."

Just then, Zhou Yan walked over with Li Binbin.

"Sister Manyu, Brother Chaowei, hello, I am Zhou Yan (I am Li Binbin)," the two stepped forward to greet him.

Zhang Manyu enjoys a very high status both internationally and domestically, and has received numerous honors.

Starting in 1989, she won the Best Actress award at the Golden Horse Awards and the Hong Kong Film Awards for her roles in the drama film "Full Moon in New York" and the romance film "The Bare-Footed Kid," respectively, thus earning the title of Best Actress twice.

In 1991, she starred in the biographical film "Center Stage" and won the Best Actress Award at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival, becoming the Berlin Film Festival's Best Actress.

She won the Golden Horse Award and the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the romance film "Comrades: Almost a Love Story," earning her another Best Actress title.

In her previous life, in 2004, she won the Best Actress Award at the 57th Cannes International Film Festival for her first French film, Clean, becoming the first Asian actress to receive the award.

Zhang Manyu is the most awarded actress in the Chinese film industry, having won a total of 5 Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress and 4 Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress. She is also the first Chinese actress to simultaneously win Best Actress awards at both the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes International Film Festival, which is truly remarkable.

Tony Leung is no ordinary actor either. Last year, he won the Best Actor award at the 53rd Cannes International Film Festival for his role in the romance film "In the Mood for Love," becoming the Cannes Film Festival's Best Actor.

Why doesn't Zhou Yan compete with them?

They really can't compare.

However, Zhou Yan has his own advantage: he is young.

The road ahead is still long.

Give him a few more years, and in terms of honors alone, he will definitely become the number one in the Chinese film industry.

Zhang Manyu looked at Zhou Yan in front of her and immediately recognized him.

Zhou Yan's win of the Berlin Film Festival's Best Actor award was not only reported by mainland media, but also extensively covered by media in Hong Kong and Taiwan, making it hard to miss.

Zhang Manyu had also read the relevant reports.

The photo of Zhou Yan holding up the "Silver Bear Award" left a deep impression on her.

"Hello," Zhang Manyu said, quickly getting up.

Liang Chaowei also got up.

Tony Leung is very introverted, completely different from the character he plays in the movie. He is also said to have social anxiety and is somewhat withdrawn.

"Hello," Tony Leung greeted Zhang Manyu with a smile as he followed her.

"Sister Manyu, Brother Chaowei, I didn't expect to meet you both here. Even though I failed the audition, it was still worth the trip," Zhou Yan said to the two men.

Zhang Manyu listened to Zhou Yan's words with a smile on her face.

"Which role did you audition for?" Zhang Manyu pretended not to know.

Although the two of them were pre-selected, it wasn't made public, so the process went through.

"Chang Kong," Zhou Yan knew the roles the two were playing: Broken Sword and Flying Snow. There was no conflict between them.

"As expected, it's Chang Kong." Upon hearing the character name Zhou Yan mentioned, Zhang Manyu and Liang Chaowei knew that Zhen Zidan was in danger.

A Berlin Film Festival Best Actor with kung fu skills.

An actor without any honors.

I believe everyone knows how to choose.

"Keep it up," Zhang Manyu encouraged Zhou Yan.

"Thank you for your support, Sister Manyu. I will definitely work hard." Although Zhou Yan won the Best Actor award, he debuted late.

He didn't want to leave the impression of being a "diva".

Liang Chaowei didn't say much throughout the entire process, but he did get to know Zhou Yan and Li Binbin.

that's enough.

At the same time, Miao Pu came up and exchanged pleasantries with Zhou Yan.

They were both students at the Beijing Film Academy and had met in the school's conference room.

We can be considered acquainted.

Not long after, Zhang Ziyi also came over to say hello.

Although Zhang Ziyi made a name for himself internationally, Zhou Yan also received international awards.

Li Binbin watched as Zhou Yan chatted fluently with everyone, able to connect with anyone.

"I'm going to audition now." Not long after we started chatting, a staff member came up to tell him to go for his audition.

"Keep it up," Li Binbin encouraged.

"Don't worry," Zhou Yan said confidently.

Led by staff, Zhou Yan entered the audition room.

Zhang Yimou smiled when he saw Zhou Yan enter.

"Zhou Yan is here," Zhang Yimou stood up from his seat and shook hands with Zhou Yan.

"Director Zhang," Zhou Yan said with a smile.

"Let me introduce you. This is Jet Li, the lead actor in our drama."

"Brother Jie," Zhou Yan said, looking at Li Lianjie in front of him and shaking his hand.

"This is Zhang Weiping."

……

Zhang Yimou introduced everyone to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan shook hands with everyone.

"This person is familiar to everyone, right? He recently won the Silver Bear Award, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the Best Actor award at the Berlin Film Festival."

Zhang Yimou introduced Zhou Yan to everyone.

"know."

"Of course we know each other; it even made it onto the news."

"Congratulations, young man."

Everyone offered their blessings.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Yan began her audition.

His acting skills are beyond question.

The main purpose is to showcase my martial arts skills.

Because there will be a spectacular fight scene in the movie that requires Zhou Yan and Li Lianjie to work together.

It would be very troublesome if you didn't have a martial arts background.

Therefore, Zhang Yimou has certain requirements for Long Sky: martial arts skills must be more important than acting skills.

This audition was also a chance for everyone to see Zhou Yan's abilities and prove that he wasn't being arbitrary and insisting on using the other person, but rather that the other person was truly suitable.

Without further ado, Zhou Yan took the spear from the staff and began his performance.

Zhang Yimou had seen Zhou Yan's martial arts, but only on television.

After contacting Zhou Yan at the Beijing Film Academy, he had someone collect information on Zhou Yan, Xiao Yanzi, Miao Pu, and others to facilitate his understanding.

Zhou Yan's portrayal of the Dragon Prince and A Fei left a deep impression on him.

Of course, what surprised Zhang Yimou the most was Zhou Yan's performance at the National Games.

This is real martial arts, without any special effects or editing.

Zhang Yimou was immediately interested.

Zhou Yan did not disappoint him; his marksmanship completely captivated everyone.

"That move is really beautiful."

"This marksmanship requires at least ten years of training to master," Li Lianjie agreed wholeheartedly.

Li Lianjie has always believed that martial arts performances must be aesthetically pleasing; otherwise, they are not martial arts performances, but real kung fu.

Li Lianjie had practiced martial arts, so he was naturally aware of Zhou Yan's skill level.

He had initially leaned towards Zhen Zidan, but after seeing Zhou Yan's strength, he hesitated.

"It's really not simple."

"Not only are the movements fluid, but more importantly, they are aesthetically pleasing. If I were a spectator, I would definitely love this kind of martial arts."

……

Everyone offered their opinions, praising it generously.

Zhou Yan's marksmanship and swordsmanship are about the same level, and they are his most proficient weapon skills.

After a set of marksmanship, everyone applauded.