The reason why Xiang Nan did not participate in the audition for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was not because he had already joined the crew of "That Man, That Mountain, That Dog".
It's because he knows in his heart that it is impossible for a Hong Kong and Taiwan director like Li An to reuse mainland actors. Even if mainland actors can join his crew, they are just carrying sedan chairs for Hong Kong and Taiwan actors.
For example, Li Bingbing, who was already a first-line star in the Mainland at that time, filmed in Hong Kong such as "A Hundred Years of Love", "Mouse Falls in Love with Cat", "Eagle", etc., and he was a supporting role or even a villain;
Chen Daoming, who is as big as Chen Daoming and a big brother in the mainland TV drama industry, went to Hong Kong to film "Infernal Affairs 3", but he was also just a supporting role; Zhang Ziyi became famous in the United States with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and went to Hong Kong to film "The Legend of Shushan" , "2046", and still played a supporting role.
Xiang Nan also heard a rumor. Although he didn't know whether it was true or not, he thought it made sense.
The rumor is that the director of Hong Kong cooperates with Taiwanese capital to help Hong Kong and Taiwan artists gain popularity by recruiting mainland actors, and then harvest the mainland market.
The most typical example is "Red Cliff". Zhao Wei, Hu Jun, Hou Yong, Tong Dawei, Xiao Songjia... a large number of mainland first-line actors, who have good looks, acting skills and fame, can only play supporting roles in the film.
In comparison, Lin Zhiling, a model with no acting skills, was the heroine in the film, and her role was extremely heavy.
The so-called rumors come out of nowhere, not necessarily without reason. This kind of thing is still worthy of vigilance.
That's why Xiang Nan doesn't bother to be a stepping stone for others.
No matter how much investment, no matter how sophisticated the production, no matter how strong the cast, and no matter how famous the director, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has nothing to do with him.
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Xiang Nan is still busy auditioning for actors in "That Mountain That Man That Dog".
To be honest, he really found a lot of good ideas.
For example, Gao Yuanyuan, Ma Yili, Hai Qing, Tao Hong, Li Xiaoran, Li Bingbing, Hao Lei, Huang Yi, Dong Xuan, Chen Shu, etc.
They were both interested in starring in the film.
First of all, director Huo Jianqi has directed "Winner" and "Singer" before. Although the box office is not high, he is well regarded by the industry.
Secondly, in the 1990s, the film and television drama market was in a slump. It was already rare for actors to have a film to film, and they had no choice at all.
Thirdly, the cast of "The Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is pretty good. The leading actor Xiang Nan and the second male lead Teng Rujun are both well-known entertainers.
Xiang Nan, in particular, starred in "Nothing Happens", which just won 10 million box office, and then starred in "My Father and Mother" directed by Zhang Yimou, making him a rising star. Naturally, some people are willing to cooperate with him.
There were so many beauties participating in the audition that Xiang Nan couldn't help but be spoiled for choice. After further contact, he finally selected Gao Yuanyuan.
Firstly, her image is fresh and natural, which is more in line with the characteristics of a mountain girl; secondly, Xiang Nan also likes her in the real world, and now working with her can make her dream come true; thirdly, Gao Yuanyuan likes music, and she is still his little girl. The fan girl is familiar with every one of his songs. Even the song "The Girl Opposite Looks Over" has not been officially released yet, but she has collected them all.
Since everyone you work with is cooperation, why not choose someone you like and who also likes you.
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After the audition of "That Mountain That Man That Dog" is over, the program team will officially set off for filming in western Hunan.
Before leaving, Xiang Nan exchanged feelings with Qiu Ya and Miao Pu respectively.
Miao Pu was very reluctant to leave Xiang Nan again.
He was separated from her for half a year while filming "My Father and Mother". Although we met several times in between, there was still too little time after all. Men and women in love want to be together every day.
Now that they have just reunited, he has to go to Xiangxi to film again. She didn't know how long she would have to go this time, so she was naturally reluctant to leave.
"There's nothing we can do about it. That's how it is in our industry. We live in far and wide places, and we have to get used to it." Xiang Nan said with a smile.
"I wish I could go with you. It's a pity that I didn't succeed in the audition." Miao Pu said regretfully.
She also auditioned for "That Mountain That Man That Dog" but was rejected in the first round.
Xiang Nan nodded.
Miaopu was swiped because he did it on purpose. It was so easy to go to Xiangxi to film a movie, the sky was high and the emperor was far away, why should he keep her with him again.
"So you have to study harder." He immediately comforted him, "When you learn it and your acting skills are excellent, you will naturally be able to cooperate with me."
"Yeah." Miao Pu nodded, "Then you should be careful outside."
"Don't worry, I can." Xiang Nan smiled.
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As for Qiu Ya, she is very supportive of Xiang Nan's filming, "Yuan Hua, go ahead, you must perform well and create a high box office again."
"Why, are you so willing to let me leave?" Xiang Nan asked doubtfully when he saw this.
Although Qiu Ya was not clingy, which made him relieved, but being so ignored also made him slightly unhappy.
"Of course not. But I know you are here for your career, so how can I hold you back." Qiu Ya waved her hand and explained.
Xiang Nan nodded.
Qiu Ya indeed values her career more than her relationship.
In the movie, she is dedicated to urging Charlotte to pursue a career. Even though he couldn't write songs anymore, she still urged him to write songs and promote them everywhere. She was happy whenever Charlotte wrote a new song, and she became sullen whenever he couldn't write it.
"Having said that, I still hope you can be more affectionate." Xiang Nan smiled, "This will at least make me feel that there is still affection between us, rather than Chi Guoguo's interest relationship."
When Qiu Ya heard this, her face suddenly stiffened, and she quickly smiled awkwardly and said, "Where did you think of it? Of course I love you. I love you so much that I go crazy. There are so many boys in school chasing me, but I don't pay any attention to it." Their."
"I hope you are telling the truth." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Otherwise, if I know you lied to me, you won't be able to take advantage of even a penny of my tens of millions of assets."
"Ten million assets?!" Upon hearing this, Qiu Ya's eyes widened.
With a net worth of tens of millions, he was definitely considered wealthy at the time.
"That's right." Xiang Nan nodded. If you include the value of the antiques and oil paintings he acquired, it's not unusual to see it exceed 100 million. "You should weigh it yourself."
Qiu Ya immediately hugged Xiang Nan's arm tenderly, "How about you stay here for a few more days, and I'll ask for leave to spend time with you."
"No need, just remember your identity." Xiang Nan waved his hand.
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As for Zhang Ziyi, after returning from Donggou, he lost contact with Xiang Nan.
He didn't answer the phone and didn't reply to the text messages. It was as if he had disappeared from the world, which made Xiang Nan a little confused.
However, he is not the kind of man to stalk. There is no grass anywhere in the world, why should we have unrequited love for a flower?
Besides, she is not the target of the mission. There was no need for him to stick to her alone.
Therefore, Xiang Nan stopped looking for her and set off with the crew to Xiangxi in early September.
