Unless it's marketing, the crew usually won't make casting calls public.
This is true in "The Condor", and it is also true in "Dream of Red Mansions" later on.
Even if casting is required, the protagonist will not be chosen. The protagonist is usually recommended by insiders, or the crew actively invites actors they like.
According to the normal production process, you have to wait until the script is released - at least the first draft - before you can start casting. But now many agents have contacted the studio to recommend their own artists.
More than 90% of them have never read the original comic of "Gambling Apocalypse". They don't even know what the story is, so they have to introduce their own actors.
We all live in the same circle, so it's hard to say unpleasant things directly. The studio just responded that it will collect artist information and will consider it.
But in fact, the first batch of people who submitted the information were not famous or capable actors.
The studio is not conducting castings for the time being and is keeping artist resumes for later use.
The characters in "Animal World" are really too simple, with no more than 8 named people.
Regarding the role, Zhang Yuanjun had a difficult time.
He was also quick-thinking and quick-talking at that time, so he thought Xia Yu was suitable and invited him casually.
He did not consider that Huayi might be interested in "Animal World".
If Huayi invests, there is a question mark as to whether it can still use Xia Yu. He is Wang Jinghua's artist and left with Wang Jinghua in August last year.
Huayi also encountered difficulties. Through communication with Zhang Yuanjun's studio, we learned that "Animal World" will be a man's drama, and the only female character with a name is Liu Qing. She is called the heroine, but in fact she is. A cameo.
It is not worthy for Huayi to promote its own female artists.
What Huayi wants is at least two of the three great partners: Li Jun, Meng Xiaopang, and Zhang Jingkun.
Huayi has a lot of male artists. Nowadays, there are more wolves than meat, and they are all queuing up to appear in the show.
But it’s still early, and it won’t be too late to wait until Zhang Yuanjun confirms the script and director.
At the same time, I don’t know who revealed it, but a piece of news has been circulating in the past two days:
"Zhang Yuanjun Studio's new film "Rock, Paper, Scissors" plans to invite Lin Chiling to star as the heroine."
It spread like wildfire.
The key is that Lin Zhiling responded very friendly:
"If there is a suitable opportunity, I also hope to try acting... I'm not afraid of being ugly, it's okay."
It's okay now. It's okay if I don't respond. But once I respond, things get completely heated up.
Liu Yifei, who was actively surfing domestically, called Zhang Yuanjun that night: "Didn't I agree to give me the heroine? Why did she change her mind again?"
"What changed, it was you." Zhang Yuanjun said, "Hype, do you know about marketing? Our drama is getting less attention now. Do you know that it will be tied to Lin Chiling to hype it up?"
"Whatever you say."
Zhang Yuanjun further explained: "After she returned from injury, her exposure did not return to what it was before, and our new film did not receive much attention. I went to Bay Island to promote the new album before, so we can do some marketing together. She took advantage of my popularity. , to test whether she can enter the film and television industry, and I will use her popularity to get attention for her new film. It is mutually beneficial. I will meet her in Beijing in a few days, and I deliberately let reporters take pictures."
"Didn't you really ask her to play the heroine?"
"She has never learned acting in a day, so why should I ask her to do it? Besides, how old is she? If she wants to play my girlfriend, I'm not willing to do it."
"She is so beautiful. Are you not satisfied with playing your girlfriend?" Liu Yifei felt relieved when she learned that her heroine had not been replaced. "Lin Chiling is so popular now. She is so beautiful and gentle. People call her a goddess." .”
Zhang Yuanjun coaxed: "No matter how goddess she is, she is not as good as our little dragon girl."
"Bah! You can say such cheap things." Liu Yifei didn't fall for Zhang Yuanjun's trick over the phone.
The two talked for a while, mainly about Liu Yifei's training in Japan.
"Let me tell you, Japan's vocal training is super strict. No wonder they are at the forefront of the Asian music scene." Japanese pop music is indeed the biggest brother in Asia. "I have learned a lot."
"So how's your practice going?"
"Absolutely." Liu Yifei's singing and dancing talent is really average, and she is embarrassed to brag about it. "I will officially record a song next month."
"Congratulations, it's your official debut." What she recorded should be her first Japanese EP, the title song of which is the ending theme of "The Powerpuff Girls Z", "You have to sing with all your heart, my album is currently selling It’s almost 600,000, but you said you would surpass me.”
"I can definitely surpass you!" Liu Yifei said harshly, "I won't tell you anymore, I'm done."
Both parties will let the news of "Lin Chi-ling starring as the heroine" ferment for a few days.
During this period, some actresses who were interested in Liu Qing were anxious.
Zhang Yuanjun is now a popular niche, with sales of his new album exceeding 600,000, and million sales just around the corner. No one is more popular than him during this period.
Regardless of the quality of "Rock, Paper, Scissors," there is no shortage of exposure now that it can be paired with Zhang Yuanjun.
The first one to take action was classmate Jiang Yiyan.
In fact, she really doesn't need it. Her current boyfriend is very rich and powerful. He has already helped him get Ai Hui Records and plans to release a film this year to enter the music industry.
02, apart from Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei, she has the best development.
But people are always greedy. Su Mengdie in "Famous" had no choice but to miss out because the role didn't suit her. Teacher Yu took the role, and she had nothing to say.
But now Liu Qing, the heroine of "Rock, Paper, Scissors", must have the strength to fight for it.
In terms of age, suitable.
In terms of image, fit.
In terms of acting skills, Jiang Yiyan thinks she is better than Liu Yifei and Wang Jia.
Coupled with the help of her boyfriend, I don’t believe I can handle Zhang Yuanjun.
And she even knew that Zhang Yuanjun was still living in the school dormitory and had not moved out.
It’s easier to find people.
Don't forget that Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, and Lu Fangsheng have something in their hands.
Ask them to create some conditions, I believe they will not refuse.
But when Jiang Yiyan asked Luo Jin for help in making an appointment with Zhang Yuanjun, she was unexpectedly rejected.
"There's no need for you to beat around the bush like this. We're all classmates. We can't see each other without looking up. If you want to see him, can he kick you out?"
Some people have too many eyes.
"That's right." Zhu Yawen said, "He has met eighty to eighty actors these days. If you want to win roles, just go for it. Doing these things will make him unhappy. When the time comes, we will make an appointment with him. Let’s go out to eat and relax, and if you come over to discuss the script and the role, what will he think?”
"He's not a stingy person, and he doesn't have any objections to you. Just call him and have a chat."
Jiang Yiyan saw that they were unwilling to help, but felt that what they said made sense, so she dialed Zhang Yuanjun's number directly.
(End of chapter)
