Chapter 337 Director Drama Actors
Gu Wei sat at the tea table in the office of Xingchen Film and Television Company, gently stirring the coffee cup with an iron spoon.

"Ding."

Carefully place the iron spoon on the plate.

Pick up the coffee cup.

Open your mouth and take a sip.

She has elegant movements and a full temperament. She looks very casual in a black casual outfit.
I don’t know if it’s because he’s getting older, or because his status in the director industry is getting higher and higher, but at this moment, Gu Wei has an artistic temperament.

Of course, it could also be that he is not only a director in the circle, but also the boss of a top domestic film and television company. Sitting opposite him is Kong Sheng, a top director in the television circle, and Kong Sheng’s assistant.

In other words, the same person can be both a top international director and a big boss in the business world. Gu Wei is undoubtedly such a person.

"Director Gu, I've finished reading the script. The adaptation is very exciting. There is currently no tomb-raiding theme in China. It will definitely be a big hit after it is filmed." Kong Sheng read the script carefully, closed the script and placed it on the table.

Kong Sheng's reaction was also within Gu Wei's expectations.

The theme of Ghost Blows Out the Light is indeed novel in the field of novels.

First, the innovative subject matter: "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is widely regarded as the pioneering work of tomb-robbing novels. It opened up a whole new story area, namely the "tomb-robbing" theme.

This subject matter is unprecedented today, providing readers with rich imagination and adventure excitement, satisfying people's curiosity about the unknown world.

The second is the display of imagination: the imagination in the work is extremely rich, creating many magical and exaggerated ghost things, such as fire beetles, nine-story demon tower, etc. These elements greatly enrich the fantasy and appeal of the story.

The third is the integration of cultural elements: "Ghost Blows Out the Light" cleverly combines the framework of adventure and treasure hunting novels with China's 5,000-year-old traditional culture, especially the tomb-robbing elements, which not only enhances the sense of immersion in the story, but also provides readers with a unique cultural experience.

The fourth point is the influence on later works: As the originator of tomb-robbing novels, "Ghost Blowing Out the Light" not only had a huge impact at the time, but also had a profound impact on later similar works.

Its success also provided inspiration for later writers and promoted the development and diversification of the subject matter.

You can find this out by looking at how many movies and TV series about tomb robbing and fighting monsters have been made in later generations.

After roughly reading the script, Kong Sheng then continued to add: "However, this kind of movie requires a lot of special effects, and the acting skills of the actors are also very important. After all, many shots are shot without real objects."

Kong Sheng always looks at scripts from an actor's perspective. He knows whether the script is good or not and what type of actors are needed. This is why Gu Wei asked him to come and direct.

First of all, the two parties have cooperated before, so they have a relationship.

Secondly, Gu Wei is more optimistic about the other party's experience in the field of TV dramas.

Thirdly, Kong Sheng’s old partner Hou Hongliang just founded Noon Sunshine last year and has recently been trying hard to invite Kong Sheng to join. Gu Wei also plans to invite him to join Xingchen Film and Television. This TV series is a good opportunity.

"Director Kong, as for the actors, the company has confirmed that Qin Hao and Chen Minghao will play the male lead and male second. I'm sure you are familiar with their acting skills."

Hearing the other party mention the issue of actors, Gu Wei smiled slightly. It seems that there is a high probability that the other party will take on this TV series.

"Well, I know them. Qin Hao has worked with Lou Ye and Wang Xiaoshuai before, and they are very famous in the field of art films. As for Chen Minghao, although I have never met him before, he has starred in movies directed by Jiang Wen, Wu Ershan, and Ning Hao, so his acting skills must be fine."

Kong Sheng took over and nodded, indicating his approval of the two people.

"What about the female lead? Is there anyone suitable? I haven't read the script carefully, but it suddenly made me think that there is really a lack of heroic female stars in the circle." Kong Sheng picked up the coffee in front of him, took a sip, and continued. It can be seen that he intends to take over this TV series and has already started considering the cast.

"The leading actress is a newcomer. She used to act in dramas. Her name is Wan Qian. I wonder if Director Kong has heard of her?"

"Newcomer, Wan Qian?" Kong Sheng thought for a moment and shook his head. There are too many actresses in the circle, many of them are famous, not to mention the unknown ones. He really has no impression of this one.

Seeing Kong Sheng's expression, Gu Wei was not in a hurry and slowly introduced him to him. In fact, Gu Wei himself didn't know much. He just looked at the other party's information after talking to him on the phone two days ago.

By the way, I haven't even met Wan Qian yet, but now I've decided to make her the heroine. If she rejects me, I'll become a laughing stock in the circle.

No, if the other party knew that he asked her to film a movie, he would probably be secretly happy. Shaking his head, Gu Wei smiled secretly in his heart and shook off these thoughts in his mind.

"Oh, you've acted in a play and won an award, so your acting skills must be fine. However, there is a common problem with artists who act in plays. When filming, their expressions tend to be too exaggerated. This is especially obvious on the big screen in movies, but it's not so bad in TV dramas."

The two sides chatted in the office for more than an hour, and Kong Sheng finally agreed to take on the TV series.

First, he really liked the script and the novel subject matter of this genre.

"With a good script and the special effects of Xingchen Film and Television Company, the result will definitely be very good." Secondly, the other party doesn't have any new movies to shoot recently, so they are just sitting around doing nothing.

The third point is that the salary offered by Gu Wei is not low, which is considered the top salary for directors in the TV drama industry. After all, directors also need to eat, and who wouldn’t want to do a job that can make money?

Gu Wei was very happy after having dealt with Kong Sheng. As for inviting him to join the company, it would be natural for Wang Chen to contact him first.

After all, Gu Wei said it directly, and it would be very embarrassing if the other party refused. Wang Chen approached Kong Sheng first, so even if Kong Sheng refused, there would be room for maneuver.

"I personally appointed these three leading actors. As for the other supporting roles, Director Kong can decide on his own, but it would be best to choose from the 18th Company, after all, there are a lot of artists under it waiting to start work and join the crew."

Gu Wei's words were very straightforward, and Kong Sheng did not refuse. After all, being a boss and being a director consider situations in different ways, and he could understand that.

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On the other hand, Wan Qian almost went crazy with joy after receiving Gu Wei's call. This is the top director in China. No, not only in China, but also in Hollywood. He is one of the top directors.

"How did Director Gu know my number? What did Director Gu want me to do? Want me to make a movie?" This was a huge temptation for an actor who had graduated many years ago, had played two small roles, and was not yet famous in the circle.

The next day, Wan Qian and her assistant booked a flight to the capital in the evening. After leaving the terminal, they took a taxi to the vicinity of Xingchen Film and Television Company and found a motel.

I don’t know if it was because she was too excited or because she chatted with her assistant too late, but Wan Qian couldn’t sleep for half the night.

I fell asleep without knowing when, and when I opened my eyes and looked at my phone, it was less than half an hour before the agreed meeting time.

"Ahhhhhhh!" Wan Qian's eyes widened as she confirmed it once more, and she immediately let out a scream. The sound was long and far-reaching, and extremely penetrating.

"It's over, it's over. I overslept for such an important meeting. If I miss out on a possible role opportunity because of being late, my story will definitely be made into a joke and become a laughing stock in the film industry forever.

No, I must hurry over, I can't be late, I can't!" Wan Qian gritted her teeth and muttered to herself.

As she spoke, Wan Qian got out of bed and put on her clothes as quickly as possible while muttering to herself and complaining about her assistant from time to time.

After washing up, he rushed out of the express hotel with his assistant, carrying his bag and running to Xingchen Film and Television Company as fast as possible.

"You silly girl, you didn't even set an alarm clock, causing me to run here in a panic." When Wan Qian arrived at the company gate, she checked the time. There were still three minutes left until the agreed time. Fortunately, she made it in time.

"You're talking about me? You didn't set the alarm and almost overslept." The young female assistant muttered softly. The two of them had a good relationship. They were of similar age and both liked to play games. They got along like sisters. If it were an ordinary assistant, she would probably be on the verge of unemployment.

"What are you talking about? Go and ask them right away and tell them that we have an appointment with Director Gu." Wan Qian glared at her unhappily and urged her.

In a meeting room at Xingchen Films, Qin Hao, Chen Minghao, and Wang Chen sat in a row, while Gu Wei sat opposite them, chatting with them casually.

At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard in the corridor. The door opened and a lady wearing a gray sweatshirt, dark leggings, and black leather boots walked in. Before her face could be seen clearly, she bowed and apologized to Gu Wei and others.

"I'm sorry, I was so happy last night that I couldn't sleep at all, and I almost got up late in the morning."

Chen Minghao was as humorous as ever. He pointed at Gu Wei and said, "Girl, you've got the wrong person to visit. Director Gu is over there."

At this time, the receptionist following behind introduced, "Ms. Wan, this is Director Gu."

Hearing this, Wan Qian was embarrassed for a few seconds, and then hurriedly bowed to Gu Wei, "I'm sorry, Director Gu, I was almost late."

Seeing the other party's nervous look, Gu Wei laughed, glanced at his watch, and then waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's okay, it's just the right time for us to meet."

After Wan Qian and the assistant sat down, Gu Wei said directly: "Let's get started!" After saying that, he glanced at Wang Chen, who immediately stood up, took a copy of the script, and handed it to the uneasy Wan Qian.

At the same time, there was only one thought left in Wan Qian's mind, "They really wanted me to audition."

"Teacher Wan, this is the script you will be auditioning for next. You have ten minutes to read it carefully and then perform it according to the prompts."

Although Wan Qian didn't know Wang Chen, she was able to sit with Director Gu Wei, so she thought he must be a senior manager of Xingchen Films. She waved her hand hastily, "Just call me Wan Qian. Teacher Wan is a bit overwhelmed."

Hearing this, Wang Chen and Gu Wei smiled knowingly, their attitudes were still very serious. It would depend on their acting skills next.

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(End of this chapter)