Chapter 100 Confirming the Role
In Beijing, the compound of Beijing Film Studio is crowded with beautiful girls. Each of them is dressed up beautifully and looks youthful and pretty. They are all girls who have passed the preliminary selection and come for the interview.
Tang Yan came here accompanied by her parents. Although her family did not support her in taking this path, they agreed after their daughter insisted.
"I didn't expect so many people to come. There may be thousands of them!" Tang's mother was extremely shocked as she looked at the scene in front of her.
Yang Mi happened to pass by with her classmates, and Tang's mother was stunned.
"Oh my, those two who just passed by were only about 14 or 15. They were so young and they wanted to act, without their families accompanying them. Aren't they afraid of being cheated?"
Tang's father said, "He should be a local. He has been traveling around the city since he was a teenager. His parents are used to it. It's unlikely that he has been cheated. Director Jiang Heng is afraid that his reputation will be destroyed!"
Tang Yan said: "Yes, it's not that famous. Besides, there is also China Film Group!"
Tang's mother said, "You can't judge a person by his appearance. They say this business is very chaotic. It's better to be careful!"
The three continued forward, lined up to register and received their interview numbers. Tang Yan's schedule was delayed when he arrived, so he got number 1273 and was scheduled for the third day.
Tang's mother sighed more and more, "Thousands of people are competing for one role, it's too much!"
Tang Yan said: "In fact, there are tens of thousands of people, but I heard that less than one-tenth of them passed the primary election!"
"If I'm chosen, it means I'm one in a million. It's too exaggerated, too exaggerated!" Tang's mother looked around and found it more and more incredible.
Father Tang said: "I heard that the preparation time is too short, otherwise it is possible that more than 100,000 people would sign up!"
Tang's mother was so shocked that she was at a loss for words. She just kept saying it was too exaggerated, too exaggerated.
The family immediately left the Beijing Film Studio and went back to the hotel to rest.
Jiang Heng was naturally at the audition site. The stage was carefully decorated and two cameras were brought there.
If they come across someone with good conditions or who will become famous in the future, they will "hint" the staff to record the person, which really leaves behind many precious images.
At this time, Sammo Hung led "Chang Wei" (Zou Zhaolong) in. Seeing a girl auditioning, he stood from a distance and watched for a while.
After the girl left, he walked towards Jiang Heng and said with a smile: "Director Jiang, haven't you always said that you are in need of a suitable villain? Let's take a look at my apprentice. He is very good at kung fu!"
Zou Zhaolong became a little reserved and walked closer and respectfully called him Mr. Jiang.
Jiang Heng stood up and hugged Hong Jinbao, patted each other on the back, and shook hands with Zou Zhaolong, saying with a smile: "Of course I know, you are the strongest villain in our Hong Kong film industry!"
Zou Zhaolong smiled awkwardly, "Mr. Jiang, you are too kind!"
Jiang Heng didn't say anything more, just looked at Zou Zhaolong with a smile. The "super microscopic computer" in his brain began to deduce and generate a short video of Zou Zhaolong in ancient costume. As the character's hairstyle and clothing kept changing, it finally settled on one.
Jiang Heng reviewed the appearances of Yu Rongguang, Qian Xiaohao, Zhao Wenzhuo and others, and felt that Zou Zhaolong's was more suitable.
"Well, that's good. You will be the villain in the film!"
Zou Zhaolong didn't react for a moment, this was too smooth!
Hong Jinbao was overjoyed and pushed his apprentice, "Why don't you thank Mr. Jiang?"
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang. Thank you, Mr. Jiang. I will definitely act well in this play!"
"Well, remember to go to iQiyi and Tencent to sign the contract tomorrow!"
After saying this, Jiang Heng ordered his men to continue calling people in, while Hong Jinbao and Zou Zhaolong tactfully left.
When he arrived at the compound, Zou Zhaolong was still a little dazed, "Master, I really need your help this time!"
Hong Jinbao said: "It's your own qualifications that make it possible. It has nothing to do with me!"
Zou Zhaolong knew this was the case, but he couldn’t say it, so he continued to express his gratitude.
On Jiang Heng's side, auditions are still going on.
The one coming at this moment is Da Mimi who became very popular a few years later.
Although he is only fifteen years old now, he is already very talented. It's just that his acting skills are a little immature after all, he has not received professional training yet.
She was asked to perform two segments, and the quality of their performance was only acceptable.
Jiang Heng used a "super microscopic computer" to simulate Yang Mi's performance in the play, and felt that the effect was below expectations.
After giving him a few words of encouragement, he was allowed to leave.
Yang Mi burst into tears as she walked out. The girls in line were not surprised, as too many girls broke down and cried after auditioning in the past two days.
But Yang Mi's classmates couldn't stand it anymore, they came forward and hugged Yang Mi's arm, "What's wrong, Mi Mi, why are you crying?"
"I think there's no hope this time, woooo!"
"Why do you say that? Hasn't it been decided yet?"
"That Director Jiang has been frowning and looking unhappy. He must not like me, wuwu!"
Yang Mi cried even more sadly. After all, she was only a 15-year-old girl. Her best friend tried to persuade her at first, but later she also started crying.
Most girls in the team didn't care and even sneered at it.
I thought to myself, you look like a young girl, and you want to compete for the female lead? That's just wishful thinking!
But most of those who went in for the audition and came out had gloomy expressions or were wiping tears.
Tang Yan came on the morning of the third day. She was heartless. She looked at the girls wiping their tears after the audition and wondered, "Why are they all crying? Were they bullied?"
In just one sentence, his "naive" character is exposed!
Father Tang said: "Not really. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!"
Tang's mother said, "Don't be afraid, Tangtang. We are outside and support you!"
Tang Yan smiled sweetly, "Well, keep a normal mind, work hard, and keep going!"
After saying that, he made a gesture of cheering and encouraging.
After a while, it was finally her turn to enter.
Eighteen-year-old Tangtang, wearing a brown windbreaker and with long wavy hair, looks like Miss Wang in the TV series "Fang Hua".
"Hello, Director Jiang, and all the teachers. My name is Tang Yan, I'm 18 years old, and I'm from Shanghai..."
Tang Yan's voice is very sweet, and her smile is even more contagious.
Several people who were "participating" (making up the numbers) in the casting could not help but whisper to each other, and they thought that the girl in front of them had a good appearance and temperament.
Jiang Heng even smiled a rare smile, which made Tang Yan mutter to himself.
"He is smiling at me. Those girls also said that Director Jiang never smiles. He...!"
"Hello, Miss Tang. I see from your resume that your hobbies are singing and dancing?"
"Yes, Director Jiang!"
"Whose songs do you like?"
"Wang Fei, Zhang Xueyou!"
"Can you sing Zhang Xueyou's Stealing Heart?"
"I know a little!"
"Sing a few lines!"
"Who stole my heart secretly, unable to distinguish between night and day..."
Tang Yan was not very familiar with this song and only remembered a few sentences, but it was exactly what Jiang Heng wanted to hear.
"That's right, go back and wait for notification!"
"Thank you Director Jiang, thank you teachers!"
Tang Yan bowed and left. As soon as he walked out the door, he was surrounded by his parents, "Tangtang, how is it?"
Tang Yan pursed her lips with a sweet smile on her face.
"Fortunately!"
"What a good idea!"
"Director Jiang has been smiling at me!"
(End of this chapter)