Many of Zhang Yuanjun's teachers, friends and family members were happy for his selection into "The Best in the World".
But there are also those who are dissatisfied.
Bay Island Film and Television Circle.
"No. 1 in the World" brings together capital from across the Taiwan Strait and three places, with Bay Island investing the least.
However, the management also obtained Wang Jing's verbal promise in advance that the two roles of Gui Hai Yida, one of the four main protagonists, and the second female lead, Princess Yunluo, would be handed over to Wandao actors.
The producer of Wandao intends to cast Huo Jianhua in the most important role of Gui Hai Yi Dao.
There was originally no audition, but the film crew said, "It's just a walk-through, otherwise it won't be easy to explain to the outside world," and they listened.
Huo Jianhua also really prepared for the audition seriously.
He was so complacent at the time that he looked down on the other actors who came to audition for Gui Hai Yi Dao.
He felt that they were all his foils: "What's the point of working so hard? In the end, the role is still mine, and you are just a front for others to see."
Now, the showrunners have announced that Gui Hai Yi Dao belongs to a film school student with no acting experience!
How could the producers of Bay Island tolerate such humiliation?
So they asked Wang Jing for an explanation, but they couldn't find the ghost until Wang Jing was found. Wang Jing is not in the capital, not in Hong Kong Island, or even in the Wuxi Film and Television City where the filming took place. Don't know where to hide.
But Wang Jing had already arranged a response to this.
The company's staff explained: "The entire audition process was videotaped. Zhang Yuanjun's conditions in all aspects are the best among the applicants."
"But the director promised us before..."
"We don't know what Director Wang promised you in advance, but all the contracts signed by the three parties did not say that Guihai Yi Dao must use Wandao people. Is there a disconnect in the communication between you and Director Wang?"
"Does Director Wang agree with Zhang Yuanjun's role as Gui Hai Yida?"
"Every role in "The Best of the World" doesn't require director Wang's nod. We, the producers, should have the power to decide the role.
"Of course, Princess Yunluo, we will definitely use the actors you recommend." Then he issued an eviction order.
Bay Island Film and Television has declined faster than Hong Kong Island. Their local market has been completely lost and they must rely on the mainland.
And because they had the least investment and the least say, they couldn't do anything if Wang Jing turned against him.
I made a verbal promise but it was not written into the contract. Why do you think I breached the contract?
In fact, Wang Jing's acceptance of Wandao's investment was also motivated by old feelings.
From the 1970s to the 1990s, Bay Island was the largest market for Hong Kong Island films. Many Hong Kong Island films were funded by Bay Island, and the two sides were deeply entangled.
Now that everyone has nothing to eat, they all know that their future lies in the mainland. Wang Jing's reputation in the mainland is better than that of any director in the Bay Island, so he can just make some money without starving to death.
To be honest, can Wang Jing do it without the funds from Wandao?
sure!
How many bosses in mainland China want to invest in Wang Jing.
This is also an important reason why Wang Jing dares to breach the contract - he is an uncle in the mainland and does not rely on the Bay Island market.
Wang Jing is a veteran, a well-established figure in this circle. He is just a character. Wan Dao cannot and does not need to do anything to him.
But Zhang Yuanjun suffered.
Wandao didn't care whether Zhang Yuanjun chose Guihai Yida based on strength or skill, but they knew that Zhang Yuanjun was blocking their way.
You are an amateur Bai Ding, and you got the leading role of Wang Jing in your first film. You were not promoted so quickly during the golden period of film and television in the last century.
Moreover, according to media reports, Zhang Yuanjun seems to have no background.
If you don't do it, who will do it?
They are not venting their anger on Huo Jianhua. He is nothing in the Bay Island star circle.
Wandao Producer recommended him simply because he "has a certain reputation" and the price is really cheap.
Huo was not deeply tied to Wandao Capital at this time, and capital did not look down upon him.
Soon, posts attacking Zhang Yuanjun appeared on the film school forum.
As a school boy, Zhang Yuanjun is considered a celebrity in the school. His posts about him are quite popular:
[Revealing the inside story of school idol Zhang Yuanjun’s audition for “The Best in the World”! 】
The poster did not reveal his identity and only said: "Zhang Yuanjun obtained the role of Gui Hai by bribing members of the casting team. According to relevant personnel of the crew, in order to obtain the role, Zhang Yuanjun did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to entertain the senior executives of the production company and 'sponsored' him after the banquet. The crew has a lot of money.”
Following the post were secretly taken photos of Zhang Yuanjun entering and leaving Wang Jing's company and shaking hands and talking and laughing with the director surnamed Chen.
Nowadays, many people play on Tieba, and this post has caused quite a stir among teachers and students of the film school.
The whole thing is really too strange, and the doubts from the outside world are not unreasonable. If you are a stranger, you can play a supporting role, but if you play the protagonist of Wang Jing's martial arts movie, anyone else will find it strange.
02, especially Zhang Yuanjun’s roommates, refuted vote-buying in the post.
"Zhang Yuanjun is very good at school. Even the teacher praises him for his talent. He is the material for this job. It is normal for him to appear in a good role."
"At first glance, the poster is not from the film school. Zhang Yuanjun's conduct has been praised by teachers and students, and he would never do such a thing."
"If you don't say someone is incompetent on the surface, if you say someone is using tricks on your face, you can say whatever you want."
"Some people don't like others. If you have the ability, give your class name and dormitory number."
But more of the melon-eaters just watch the excitement and don't take it too seriously, and some deliberately add to the anger.
There were not many people in the film school, and for a while, rumors spread in the school about Zhang Yuanjun's "bringing money into the group," "using money to build a career," and "buying roles."
Regardless of whether the news is true or false, the result is that many students have a bad opinion of Zhang Yuanjun.
But the person involved, Zhang Yuanjun, acted like a normal person, eating and drinking as he should, going to class on time every day, and going to the gym after class to train, without being affected at all.
"You can really sit still." Luo Jin walked in and saw Zhang Yuanjun eating dumplings, "You can still eat it."
"Hey, that's funny. I'm offending someone just because I'm eating." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.
"People say you buy roles. You don't know."
"I know. You can have some too," Zhang Yuanjun handed over a pair of chopsticks, "Today's dumplings are pretty good. I asked the cafeteria uncle to wrap them with more meat. It cost me an extra 5 yuan."
Seeing that Luo Jin refused, Zhang Yuanjun continued: "No matter what they say, I have signed the contract and the role is already mine."
"People's words are terrible, but you don't care at all?" Luo Jin sometimes really envied Zhang Yuanjun's calm and calm attitude.
"What's the use of me caring? Will they listen to me?" The dumplings were dipped in vinegar and looked very good. "And I think what they said makes sense. I am a newcomer with no experience. It is very strange for me to play the leading role. . Let people say a few words without losing any meat.
"Just like when we look at the luxury car at the door every day, and a beautiful girl gets in the car, what do we say to others? There are all kinds of swear words, right? We have done everything, and we don't let others say it?
"Listen to me, this kind of person is just looking for trouble, and the limelight will be over in two days. It's time for me to join the team, and it's time for filming."
Zhang Yuanjun's phone rang and it was Liu Yifei.
"I'll take a call and you eat the rest."
