Movie tycoon

Chapter 49
The night is hazy, and the night is silent.

The TVB "Legend of the Condor Heroes" actor recruitment office is still lit.

The fat old man who had seen Chen Xiaotang boxing before, was currently lighting up the night fighting, sitting at the table and carefully selecting photos of actors.

Next to him, a 27-year-old young man is by his side, helping him choose.

At this time, anyone who knows this old man will exclaim in surprise, isn't this the wireless director Wang Tianlin? !
That's right, the fat old man in front of him is the great director Wang Tianlin known as the "Godfather of the Film Industry".

This person was born in Shanghai in 1928. In his early years, he was recommended by his uncle to participate in film work. He worked as a handyman and assistant to a director, and then he was promoted to a great director with a lot of friends.Once, Wang Tianlin accompanied Shao Daheng's Shaw Brothers films all over the world. He filmed various types of films, and was honored as a ghost director and a great entertainer.He is also a well-known "Quick Gunner Director", and has made many Huang Feihong series of films and martial arts films, the most famous of which is the smash hit "Burning the Red Lotus Temple".

Now that Shao's production has been reduced, he has committed himself to TVB to become Shao Daheng's right-hand man again. It can be said that the reason why Xiangjiang martial arts TV series can fly around to challenge Wia is also from this person.So much so that wireless tycoon Shao Daheng once publicly praised Uncle Tim Lin for his contribution to the TV industry. He is the No. 1 person who introduced film shooting, scripts and martial arts skills into the TV industry, making a major breakthrough in the TV industry.

Now TVB is facing Li's ratings battle. At this critical juncture, Shao Daheng appointed Wang Tianlin to take charge of "The Condor Shooting", and promised: You can use all the power you can use!

This sentence can be said to be serious, even Fang Yihua, the confidante of the sixth uncle Shao Daheng, has never received such trust.

Wang Tianlin is grateful for Shao Daheng's trust. During this time, he has spared no effort to prepare for "The Condor Shooting". From actors to props, to script and venue, he has done almost everything by himself, no matter how big or small.It can be said that Lixue Pigan has achieved the ultimate.

"Cough, cough, cough!" Wang Tianlin coughed dryly, threw a photo on the table, and said, "This is not good either. There are about sixty important characters in the drama "Shooting the Condors". No matter how many people we have, There is also a time when the selection is over!"

The young man next to him handed over a cup of tea and said, "Uncle Tian Lin, there is no need to be so serious about the actors, as long as the protagonist is chosen—"

"Nonsense!" Wang Tianlin glared at the young man and said, "Ah Feng, how many times have I taught you that there is no distinction between actors and secondary actors, even if they are just playing tricks, he will be wonderful, let alone these supporting roles?"

The young man's name is Du Qifeng, and he is Wang Tianlin's apprentice in TVB.This person was originally a messenger in the TV station, but out of his obsession with drama, he later transferred to an artist training class.After graduation, he directly entered the creative department, was valued by Wang Tianlin, accepted as an apprentice, and began his career as a director.

"No, Uncle Tian Lin, I understand what you mean, but you don't have to be too demanding on anything. As you said, nothing is perfect, and if you pursue perfection too much, you are just looking for guilt for nothing!" Du Qifeng said with a playful smile .

"You brat, you're using my words to prevaricate myself!" Wang Tianlin cursed with a smile, with a hint of care and relief in his eyes. "Yes, what you said is very reasonable. Is it true that the actors are more serious in filming, but what you said is an ordinary martial arts drama..."

"What's the difference?" Du Qifeng asked confusedly.

Wang Tianlin put down the teacup in his hand and said, "Because TV dramas are also a kind of art! Especially like this kind of martial arts dramas adapted from famous martial arts novels, every audience already has their own Guo Jing and Huang Rong in their minds, and even every supporting role is also in their hearts. There are countless, if we can’t make the selected characters satisfy the majority of the audience, then we have failed! To put it more bluntly, now everyone has given you the portrait of the supporting role, let you choose according to it, but you If you can't pick it out, you can't do such a simple thing well, so what qualifications do you have to do well in this movie?!"

Du Qifeng froze, touched his head, "I... I didn't think that much."

Wang Tianlin smiled: "So you still have to study!"

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"Uncle Tian Lin. What do you think of this one? Let him play Ouyang Ke---" Du Qifeng handed Wang Tianlin a photo in ancient costume.

Wang Tianlin looked at it, but it was an old TVB actor named Huang Yuncai. This person was a popular niche in TVB in the 70s. He played many Gu Long dramas. He has good looks and acting skills.

"Well, it's okay. I've seen the scenes he filmed, and they're pretty good, but the appearance is too elegant, especially the dimples on the cheeks. Boys with dimples are very girlish, so they will lack a heroic spirit---" Wang Tianlin frowned and said, "If you can't find another suitable one, he will be the only one!"

While talking, someone knocked on the door suddenly, and a staff member came over and said, "Producer Wang, someone sent a videotape, would you like to see it?"

From time to time during this period, actors shoot short videos and send them over, hoping to be selected by Wang Tianlin, but in the end they are all passed by Wang Tianlin, because looking at the photos can at most tell what you look like, but watching the filming clips, you can tell immediately How are you acting.

Gradually, some people understood this truth, so fewer and fewer videotapes were sent over, because everyone didn't want to expose their weaknesses in acting all at once.

"Uncle Tianlin, do you want to watch it?" Du Qifeng helped Wang Tianlin take the video tape.

"Let's have a look, since they have filmed it, let's take a look!" Wang Tianlin has always had a good impression of these hard-working actors.

The videotape is loaded into the machine and the footage begins.

Wang Tianlin frowned, this person's acting skills are too contrived, and his ancient costume looks terrible, his head is too big, he looks like a big-headed doll
After all, Du Qifeng is not self-cultivated enough. Watching Zhou Xingchi's overly exaggerated performance in the film, he burst out laughing, "This guy is really interesting. Those who knew him were playing Ouyang Ke, but those who didn't know thought he was acting in the play "Macbeth" , the whole scene cried to death!"

"Oops, it's really bad!" Wang Tianlin shook his head, "Leaving aside his acting skills, this person's temperament is too exaggerated, like a gangster on the street, how can he be like the young master of White Camel Mountain? Ah Feng , turn it off, don't read it---"

Du Qifeng let out an "oh" and was about to turn off the projector. Suddenly, he said, "Uncle Tianlin, there is still a section behind, but it's another person——this appearance is pretty good!"

It was rare to hear his apprentice praise the person for his good looks. Wang Tianlin, who was rubbing his temples with his eyes closed, couldn't help but open his eyes, and looked at the person on the screen. He really looked handsome, with a bit of aristocratic air, and there was a trace of youth in the corners of his eyes. Too conceited and frivolous, isn't this the "Ouyang Ke" in my mind?
On the screen, although the performance of "Ouyang Ke" is still a little immature, but this is the most important thing. What's important is that his appearance is very consistent with the description of "Ouyang Ke" in the original novel --- he is dressed in white, With light fur and a slow belt, he has a very chic demeanor, his eyes are flying sideways, his face is handsome and heroic.

It's easy for a man to want to be handsome and sunny, as long as he grins, he will naturally have it.But if you want to be "heroic and compelling", it's a little more difficult.Wang Tianlin has been in the industry for so many years and has made many martial arts films. Those who can take on the word "heroic spirit" include Di Long who played "Wu Song" and Wang Yu who played "One Armed Sword".But that was a compelling temperament that had been cultivated for a long time, unlike this person, who could see an indelible heroic spirit just from his eyes.

"This young man has a good temperament, but his acting skills are a little tender." Wang Tianlin nodded and commented.

It is rare for Du Qifeng to see a master commenting on a person like this. His acting skills can be honed, but his temperament is not common, so this kind of evaluation is more positive than negative.

"Uncle Tian Lin, what do you think of him?" Du Qifeng couldn't help asking. "If possible, I'll let him come over and let you see—"

Wang Tianlin didn't answer Du Qifeng directly, but asked, "What's his name?"

Du Qifeng looked at the label on the video tape and said, "It should be called 'Chen Xiaotang'!"

"Chen Xiaotang?" Wang Tianlin was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "So it's him, no wonder he looks so familiar!"

"Why, your old man knows him?" Du Qifeng asked curiously.

"I've seen him punch, and his fists are very powerful!" Wang Tianlin laughed, as if remembering something happy.

"So he's still a kung fu kid——"

"I don't know, but I know that Ouyang Ke is very suitable for him!" Wang Tianlin said and got up, "Let him come tomorrow morning, I want to interview in person!"

"Interview in person?" Du Qifeng was startled again.

It turned out that "Shooting the Condor" recruited Wang Tianlin from the very beginning to select candidates by looking at photos, and then asked him, an apprentice, to come for an interview in order to test his eyesight, but this time...

It's been a long time since my mentor valued someone so much, this Chen Xiaotang is a bit interesting!
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My grandma passed away, I can only see her off today, I can only change it once, please forgive me!
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