Chapter 338 Take Me With You
In a small lounge next to the company, Wan Qian, who had already adjusted herself, was holding the script in her hands and reciting the lines in a low voice.

The young assistant next to them didn't dare to make a sound, for fear of disturbing the other party. After all, this opportunity was too rare. Although they both knew that the chances of starring in Director Gu's movie were slim, as long as they had the opportunity to cooperate with Xingchen Film and Television Company, they had great hope of becoming a big star.

Tong Liya is a good example. She went from an unknown newcomer to a second-tier actress today, not to mention that she has received a blockbuster movie with an investment of over 100 million yuan. It is only a matter of time before she becomes a first-tier actress.

It was said to be fifteen minutes, but less than half an hour passed before the staff came over and called Wan Qian.

"Come on, your chance of becoming famous depends on this time." Before entering the meeting room, the young assistant encouraged Wan Qian.

"Well, believe in yourself, Wan Qian, you can do it." After accepting the assistant's estimate, Wan Qian silently encouraged herself in her heart, then pushed open the door and walked into the meeting room again.

Originally, Gu Wei planned to audition by himself, but after thinking about it, he decided to call Wang Chen, Qin Hao and others to come along so that everyone could see each other's acting skills together. After all, they would still be working together in the same crew later.

"For this part, there is no physical object to perform it."

Gu Wei glanced at the script and directly chose the most difficult part to perform, which was also the most emotionally delicate part in the script.

In fact, this is the second level of the audition, a test of acting skills and a challenge.

Some directors like to make up a plot out of thin air, setting up an extreme situation, such as an important family member has just passed away, or you have just received a diagnosis of a terminal illness, and then ask the actors to re-read the scene.

This was done to test the actors' on-the-spot performance, and Gu Wei naturally had his own purpose in choosing this segment.

Actors are the most direct communicators of the director's thoughts. Whether the filming can be shocking depends on the actors' delicate control of the plot and whether they can design amazing characters.

1. Whether it is a movie or a TV series, abstract ideas can only become concrete through the performance of actors.

Just as the elements of an environment (sound, time, and image) are designed, so too can the actors who move within and influence that environment be designed.

Actor "design" mainly includes selecting actors (assigning roles), designing movements and intonation so as to be in harmony with the film's ideological style.

Whether an actor has a strong personality can affect the entire style of a work.

A typical example is Stephen Chow's movies. Why do everyone recognize each other's films and promote each other's stars? The reason is that Stephen Chow's action design, language style and lines are unique, which can make the audience remember them vividly.

Therefore, the director must understand the actors and the interdependent relationship between himself and the actors, and the actors must also understand the director's expression.

In the conference room, Wan Qian took a deep breath and the audition officially began.

This was a nearly silent and intangible performance. At this moment, Wan Qian's expression was very complicated.

Helplessness, helplessness, despair, and hope are all expressions that are performed one after another.

"Not bad, you're worthy of being a drama actor." Chen Minghao couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, feeling a sense of mutual admiration.

"Well, it's a common problem among drama actors. It's a little exaggerated." Qin Hao also replied in a low voice.

"You, who have never performed in a drama, have no right to comment!" Chen Minghao retorted when he heard this, but Qin Hao chose to ignore him.

This is really getting into the play. The emotions are handled very delicately, which is really amazing.

Looking at Wan Qian's performance, Gu Wei had no expression on his face at the moment. His expression and actions at this moment might very likely disrupt the actor's state of immersion in the play.

After about ten minutes, the audition performance ended. Qin Hao and Chen Minghao applauded for their wonderful performance.

However, Gu Wei still had a blank expression on his face, which made Wan Qian, who had already finished, feel bad.

"Hold on, and do it again."

After a pause, Gu Wei spoke directly.

"Oops, I treated this as a drama." When Wan Qian heard this, she immediately understood the problem, then she exhaled and deliberately restrained her facial expression.

The performance was very short, lasting only five minutes.

"Relax, do it again, don't suppress your nature."

Gu Wei still spoke expressionlessly, his tone remained unchanged.

"Director Gu is a bit strict." Qin Hao couldn't help but say something to Chen Minghao, but he got a roll of the eyes from the other party, which made him feel embarrassed.

"do it again."

"Come again!"

"Stop it."

It took five attempts before it was finally over. At this moment, the expression on Wan Qian's face couldn't tell whether she was crying or laughing.

"How do you feel?" Gu Wei smiled and asked Wan Qian.

"Director Gu, I know that my acting skills do not meet your requirements, I..." Wan Qian said in a tearful voice. Although Wan Qian is not young, her mind is still simple. After repeated auditions, she thought that Gu Wei did not approve of her acting skills, so she said this.

"Haha, your acting is great, but I can see that you lack experience in filming in front of the camera. You probably haven't been on set very often before."

"Well, I've only played two small roles, and they didn't have many lines." Wan Qian told the truth without hiding anything.

This is not that Gu Wei is praising the other party, but it is the fact.

"Well, OK, you're the heroine." "Ah." Wan Qian came back to her senses, smiled uncomfortably, and explained, "Well, I was a little into the role just now, and Director Gu's news was too sudden."

At this point, he stood up hurriedly and bowed, saying, "Thank you Director Lu, thank you Director Gu, I will definitely cherish this opportunity and work hard to perform well in this play."

Gu Wei laughed and waved his hand, "No need to thank me all the time. Do you know the name of the play you are acting in? Who are you working with? Who is the director?"

"Uh." Wan Qian was a little confused again. "Yeah, it's all my fault for being so busy being happy that I didn't ask for any basic information. If I ask again now, will it leave a bad impression on Director Gu?" At this moment, her heart was extremely conflicted, and her two white and quiet little hands were tangled together nervously.

Seeing the other party's embarrassment, Gu Wei did not continue to tease him, "This TV series is produced by Xingchen Film and Television Company, adapted from the popular online novel "Ghost Blowing the Light". You can read the original novel when you have time.

The director is Kong Sheng, Director Kong, and the two in front of you are the male lead and the second male lead. "

"Hello, let's cooperate well in the future." Qin Hao and Chen Minghao greeted Wan Qian.

"Hello, teachers." Wan Qian replied politely.

"Um, have you signed with an agency?" Gu Wei still asked after they got to know each other.

He really had no idea whether Wan Qian had signed a contract with an agency, as it wasn't listed in the information. But even if she had, it was probably with a small agency.

"Yes, it's signed. There is still more than a year before the deadline."

"Are you interested in coming to Xingchen Films?"

Wan Qian once again felt as if she had suffered a mental critical hit, and secretly said in her mind, "If I sign with Director Gu's company, then whenever he has a new movie in the future, I'll get to play the role of the second or third female lead, not to mention the female lead. Oh my God, this happiness comes too suddenly." But on second thought, her current company is treating her very well, and it would be a bit inappropriate to breach the contract directly.

"Well, Director Gu, I want to ask, if I don't sign under your company, will I lose the female lead for this TV series?" Wan Qian asked cautiously.

"That's what I originally planned, but after watching your performance just now, I can give you another choice. Either you sign with the company and you can be the heroine in the next few TV series, or you don't sign the contract and you can only act in this one drama.

As for how to consider it, you decide for yourself. Give me a day and give me an answer tomorrow."

After the audition, Gu Wei didn't stay long and left the meeting room directly.

On the other hand, after the assistant learned of Gu Wei's request, he immediately said excitedly, "You are stupid, you will definitely choose to sign with Director Gu's company, why would you consider this?"

Seeing the assistant speaking with some regret, Wan Qian said, "I know that, but I feel a little sorry for the company if I breach the contract directly. Besides, I can't bear to leave you."

Hearing this, the young assistant was so moved that his eyes were filled with tears. He didn't expect that he was so important in Wan Qian's heart.

"How about you take me with you and we can both change jobs together." The young assistant thought he had come up with the best of both worlds and blurted out the answer impatiently.

That afternoon, Wan Qian gave Gu Wei a reply, expressing her willingness to join Xingchen Film and Television Company. After waiting for the other party's reply, Gu Wei smiled.

As for the rest of the matters, Wang Jinghua would naturally be responsible for negotiating them. Gu Wei also instructed that the company could bear the penalty for breach of contract. Considering Wan Qian's fame in the circle, the penalty for breach of contract would not be much.

On the other hand, Wang Jinghua, who received the notification from Gu Wei, was full of ideas.

"Director Gu is not planning to start a harem. The artists he recently recruited are all female celebrities. The key is that they have different looks and temperaments. There are all kinds of types. He knows how to have fun."

No matter how much you think about it, you still have to do what your boss tells you to do immediately.

The artist wants to leave, and the new company she finds is willing to bear the penalty for breach of contract. The key is that the other party has a great influence in the circle, and Wan Qian's previous agency has no way to refuse. If things go wrong, Wan Qian will definitely be the one to suffer.

Just like that, after securing Wan Qian's agency contract, Xingchen Film and Television Company directly announced the company's second TV series plan this year.

The title of the drama: "Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Mystical Ancient City".

Director: Kong Sheng.

Starring: Qin Hao, Chen Minghao, Wan Qian.

Supporting role: tentative.

Shooting time: Starts in the second half of the year.

Now, after the announcement of the female lead for the new film by Xingchen Film and Television Company, it instantly caused an uproar.

People in the film and television circles were asking each other who this lucky girl named Wan Qian was and how she had been favored by Gu Wei and become the heroine of the latest TV series of Xingchen Film and Television Company.

"Tong Liya, Zhao Liying, Wan Qian, Director Gu really only chooses unknown actors to train."

"We really want to make Ghost Blows Out the Light, but will it pass the censorship? We are not allowed to make ghost movies in China."

"I suggest you go upstairs and read the original novel first. You are totally uneducated. Who said it was a horror movie?"

"If it were any other company, the script would probably be changed into a mess. If Xingchen Films were to shoot it, let alone whether it could capture the essence of the film, the special effects alone would be amazing."

"They are all female artists. Director Gu is quite playful!"

"That's how the entertainment industry is! You think there are still innocent people? You're overthinking it. It's all just a transaction."

"I don't know how good Wan Qian's acting skills are, whether she can portray the temperament of Chief of Staff Yang, but I'm still looking forward to it."

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(End of this chapter)