The chief player of the film and television world

Chapter 484
The match-fixing of the Daxiang team was handed over to Wang Duoyu and Manager Liu to deal with it, but it is impossible to have a result in a while, and it will take about half a month at the earliest.

While he was waiting for the results of the investigation, he received a call from Mr. Lai, telling him that the Immortal Sword crew had started casting.This phone call was made because he specifically warned the other party before.

"Understood, tell me the time and place, and I will go there to meet the crew."

Originally, the actual filming of Fairy Sword did not start until the second half of [-], but due to Zhang Jin's joining, this process has been brought forward, and it is foreseeable that with the investment of a lot of money, the final filming effect will be even better!
At the end of October, Zhang Jin came to Hengdian and followed the crew of Tangren Film and Television to meet the actors who came to audition.

He has seen some of the filming footage of Immortal Sword. In the beginning, Li Xiaoyao did not choose Hu Ge to play the role. Hu Ge auditioned for the role of Jiang Ming. The choice of the male lead was originally based on Teacher He, Lin Zhiying, Zhou Yumin and Time Manage Master Luo.

Later, Yao Zhuangxian, the creator of the game, saw Hu Ge's ancient costume and felt that it was very close to the image of Li Xiaoyao in his mind, so after discussing with Tangren Film and Television, he came up with Hu Ge's version of Li Xiaoyao.

However, since Zhang Jin is here, he naturally won't waste so much time. The most important thing is to get all the leading actors as soon as possible, so that the project can start shooting as soon as possible.

Although the original special effects scene of Immortal Sword One is not perfunctory, it can't really be said to be very good, it can only be said to be ordinary.

Since Zhang Jin wants to make the Fairy Sword series into a more well-known big IP, he will naturally not save money on special effects scenes. When creating the script, he put forward a point, try to restore the game scene, and build it in real scene if it can be built. No way. The most important thing is to ask the Hollywood special effects team to do the special effects.

In a word, it is to let the audience have only one feeling after watching it-real and shocking!

Because Mr. Lai had to deal with a lot of things in the group, he just sent an assistant to Hengdian to contact Zhang Jin and the Tangren film and television crew. Under the introduction of the assistant, director Li Guoli met Zhang Jin for the first time.

Li Guoli looked at the young man in his early twenties in front of him. When he was in contact with Mr. Lai before, he heard about Zhang Dong behind the other party. He has always been very fond of this young man who is willing to invest a large amount of money in filming games, adapting film and television dramas. interested.

Looking at it now, it doesn't look like a business elite, but more like an ordinary rich second generation.

"Director Li, hello!"

"Hello, Zhang Dong, nice to meet you, you are younger than I imagined!"

The two shook hands, and Zhang Jin said, "You should call me Mr. Zhang. The name Zhang Dong doesn't sound like a young man."

Li Guoli naturally complied with his wishes, and changed his title: "Mr. Zhang has worked hard all the way, do you want to take a rest first?"

"Thank you, no need, let's start the casting audition directly. By the way, Director Li, I want to know if you have any confirmed actors for the leading role and supporting role?"

The two walked towards the audition room, chatting as they walked.

"Of course there is, but the invitations we have sent out so far have received very little response, especially the male and female leads. These suitable stars have already expired, and there is no time for them." Li Guoli shook his head and sighed.

Originally, due to the shortage of funds, the crew couldn't afford to invite big-name stars to star in such a TV series, so the main actors in the play were basically actors who were well-known at the time, but not very popular.

But after Zhang Jin joined in with funds and copyrights, the rich and powerful director Li was ready to invite first-line stars. After all, investors invested so much money and demanded that high-quality dramas be made, so they always had to shoot big-budget and big-produced ones. Come on!
As a result, when Zhang Jin got the list of lead actor candidates given by Director Li, he had a strange look on his face.

List of role candidates -

Li Xiaoyao (Protagonist): Nicholas Tse, Jimmy Lin, Su Youpeng, Leo Ku, Lu Yi, Li Yapeng, Chen Kun

Zhao Linger (actress): zw, Ruby Lin, Zhang Ziyi, Zhu Yin

Lin Yueru (actress): Ruby Lin, Cecilia Cheung, Meixi Ho
The supporting roles behind Anu, Tang Yu, Liu Zhuangyuan, Jiu Jianxian, and Moon Worship Leader are also similar. Anyway, we should look at fame first, and all those who are famous enough will be ranked first. A name that is familiar to Zhang Jin in his memory is all the same. No.

"How about it, does Mr. Zhang have any comments?" Li Guoli asked.

I don't have any opinions, there are too many slots to vomit!

Seeing that the two parties are in a cooperative relationship, Zhang Jin suppressed his scolding mood and said, "Director Li, don't you value popularity too much in casting?"

Li Guoli nodded: "Popularity is one aspect. These actors can bring more attention to TV series, and I think they are very suitable for getting close to the characters, and they have enough acting skills to interpret the characters."

Hearing these remarks, although Zhang Jin felt a little uncomfortable, he had to admit in his heart that the other party was right.

In order to have sufficient returns for TV dramas with larger investments, they must choose the best combination to increase their influence.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just say that if Su Youpeng, ZW and Ruby Lin are the three Qiong Yao’s iron partners, they will definitely get a lot of attention before the filming starts, and there is no need to worry about whether the series will be sold. Rushing to buy.

This is the market influence, they were a group of popular female roles and niche students with the most ratings around 2000.

Perhaps the fairy sword TV series starring them may also become a new generation of classics, but it has no meaning to Zhang Jin, because it is not the classics and feelings in his mind.

One of the reasons for his investment in Immortal Sword is for his feelings, if it wasn't for those few familiar people to act, what's the point!
Besides, although those people were young and not that famous, the final effect was not bad.

At least, almost no one can replace Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Linger's roles!

After pondering for a while, Zhang Jin said, "I saw that these actors are quite well-known, and their schedules are difficult to coordinate. How many people have replied and agreed to audition?"

"Originally I was looking for Su Youpeng, ZW and Ruby Lin, but unfortunately they didn't have time. The only male actors who replied that I can audition are Leo Ku, Li Yapeng and Lu Yi, and the actresses are Athena Chu and He Meixi..." Li Guoli will reply The actor said again, "Actually, the supporting role is not bad, the main reason is that the protagonist is more troublesome. It is really difficult to find a famous character and fit the role."

Zhang Jin was very speechless, you really dare to look for it!Fortunately, the trio of Qiong Yao didn't have time, otherwise they would come to play the scene of the three protagonists of Xianjian.

Li Xiaoyao: "I really shouldn't have quarreled with Ling'er! She is so gentle, strong, fragile, strong, passionate, and helpless... Anyway, in my eyes, they are all good points, such a perfect girl , why should I quarrel with her!

In fact, I can't argue with a hundred words, and I don't know what to say.The real situation is that Yueru lost her love for a moment and shed tears in front of me. I am just an ordinary man, and I also have the weakness of a man. I was so moved when I saw Yueru shed tears. I wanted to heal her tears, so I couldn't help it ...became what you saw. "

Zhao Linger: "Human beings can share everything, only love, how can you share? Do you want to bury hatred in your heart? That will return your whole life!"

On the first day when Brother Xiaoyao was away, I missed him, missed him, and missed him.On the second day when Brother Xiaoyao was away, I missed him, missed him, and missed him.On the third day when Brother Xiaoyao was away, miss him, miss him, miss him! "

Lin Yueru: "If Linger is dead, Xiaoyao will not be alive, if Linger is crazy, Xiaoyao will not be awake, if Linger is alive, Xiaoyao will never leave her again, what about me? What am I? A lost war, a lost war.

If Linger dies, I have committed a lot of sins, and if Linger lives, I have nothing.

When a person loves to the extreme, then she is not qualified to talk about self-esteem and pride, and I am like this! "

Thinking of the scene of the three of them uttering these lines, Zhang Jin's embarrassing cancer instantly developed to an advanced stage, and there was no cure!

There is a groundhog inside that is roaring wildly - ah!

Li Guoli looked at Zhang Jin who was silent, and suddenly felt that the other party's heart seemed not as calm as the surface.

He asked: "Mr. Zhang, since you are willing to spend a lot of money to buy the film and television adaptation rights of Xianjian, I think you must have a lot of ideas of your own when it comes to casting. You might as well talk about it and discuss it together to see if it suits you." Not suitable."

But Zhang Jin said: "Go and see the auditioned actors first, don't make them wait so long after coming all the way."

"Alright." Li Guoli nodded.

While the two were talking, they came to the audition room. The place was not big. At this time, hotels in Hengdian did not have an audition room specially reserved for the crew. Such rooms were temporarily vacated after the boxes, tables and chairs were removed. of.

Inside, there are white seats, cameras, reflectors, lights and other equipment.

When Zhang Jin entered, there were already some people there, and he saw the tall and thin Yao Zhuangxian at a glance.

At this time, Yao Zhuangxian has become the general manager of Capital Softstar Technology, and with his support, Zhang Yijun established Shangruan in Shanghai last year, and took over the development and production of the fairy sword series in the future. Produced under his planning supervisor, his other pseudonym Gongchangjun is more familiar to game fans.

Worker Zhang Jun later founded Candle Dragon Company, and Gu Jian Yi and Gu Jian II are his works.

Yao Zhuangxian was chatting with the staff, when he saw Li Guoli and Zhang Jin walking in, he quickly greeted them.

"Since everyone is here, A Ming, go and ask the audition actors if they have finished their makeup, and let the actors who have finished their makeup first come to the audition." Li Guoli didn't talk nonsense, and directly ordered the casting director.

Soon, the first actor to audition came.

When Zhang Jin saw the other party, he was not only taken aback for a moment, this actor was none other than Zheng Peipei who played the grandma in the play.

Unexpectedly, when so many young and middle-aged actors came to audition, she, an elderly person, would be the first to come in.

Zhang Jin suddenly remembered a filming tidbit that he had seen before, that is, during the filming, only Zheng Peipei would come to the set half an hour earlier every day to put on makeup and stay in the backstage of the station.

She was afraid of messing up her hair, so she didn't shake her upper body or head when standing, and didn't lean back when sitting.The staff told her to rest and get dressed again when filming started.But she didn't do that, and said it was an actor's self-cultivation.

From this point alone, it can be seen that the old-school actors have very high requirements for their careers. Whether it is her own reasons or the habits formed by the industry's norms, they are all worthy of admiration and learning!
Mr. Zheng's acting skills are naturally unquestionable, and the dress is also very suitable for the character's feeling. There is not only the kind smile of the elderly, but also the temperament of a heroine when he was young. She is a perfect candidate for grandma .

Not long after, Li Guoli and Yao Zhuangxian made a decision to hand over the role to her.

Naturally, Zhang Jin has no problem. If there are only five characters in Xianjian that he thinks are the most suitable characters in the game: Li Xiaoyao, Zhao Ling'er, Jiu Jianxian and grandma.

Of course, there is also an adapted character who is different from the characters in the game, the Lord of the Moon. Although the shape, motivation and connotation of the thought are different, the drama version of the Lord of the Moon really has the sense of a hero that a big boss should have, not The game gives people a very flat feeling of a bad old man.

Coincidentally, just as Zhang Jin thought about worshiping the Lord of the Moon, the second actor who came in to audition happened to be Xu Jinjiang.

Teacher Xu had long black hair and was wrapped in a black robe. He clasped his hands in front of him and looked solemn. If it wasn’t for the lack of a cross on his chest, Zhang Jin almost felt that the other party would blurt out “Hallelujah.” , Amen!"

Teacher Xu also passed the test smoothly, after all, he is better at playing bad guys.

The role actors for the Lord of the Moon Worship have also been decided, and then there are several supporting roles, Anu, Jiu Jianxian, Tang Yu Xiaobao, Liu Zhuangyuan, Caiyi, Nuyuan, etc. Basically, one counts as one, and they all only count It can be said that it is barely strong, and there is nothing particularly suitable.

However, what surprised Zhang Jin was that when he was auditioning for the role of Poison Lady, he actually saw Deng Jiajia. Unexpectedly, his little aunt also came to audition for the first cast of Xianjian.

And when he was auditioning for the roles of Nvyuan and Jiang Wan'er, he saw Jiang Xin, the concubine of China, who was a frequent guest of TV dramas in later generations.

There were quite a few actors who came to audition, and after watching them all, most of the day passed.

In the end, Zhang Jin waited eagerly for the main event, the audition for Jiang Ming's Hu Ge.

"Hi everyone, I'm Hu Ge, a third-year student at STA, and the role I'm auditioning for today is Jiang Ming..."

Seeing Hu Ge with a green face, Zhang Jin couldn't help but smile very happily!
Soon, Hu Ge's audition performance was over and he left the room.

Li Guoli looked at the others and asked, "What do you think of his performance?"

"It's not bad", "It's average", "The foundation is there, maybe it's not suitable for the role of Jiang Ming".

Several assistant directors and screenwriters spoke one after another, with various answers.

"Mr. Yao, Mr. Zhang, what do you think?" Although the result had already been reached, Li Guoli still asked for their opinions.

"I have no objection, he doesn't fit Jiang Ming's temperament." Yao Zhuangxian shook his head.

"I also think he is not suitable, too young, and he doesn't have the feeling of Jiang Ming, an elite disciple of Shushan." Zhang Jin said.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Li Guoli crossed out Hu Ge's name on the role list. Just as he was about to call the next audition actor, Zhang Jin suddenly interrupted him.

"Although Hu Ge is not suitable for Jiang Ming, I think he may be suitable for playing Li Xiaoyao. What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)