Chapter 6: Role placement?Although Zhong Zhen's tone was calm, the literary man couldn't help but look at her sideways. He looked at the young man on the stage again and said with a smile: “Although my singing skills are not that great, my voice is very distinctive, with good breath and pronunciation, and a wide enough range. As long as you work hard, you will achieve something in the future." He didn't know how to comment on the crew's actions, so he just commented on the music. Born in the "star-making factory" Hong Kong Wireless Artist Class, and even applied for a music college when he was young, his comments are still quite weighty. Zhong Zhen suddenly remembered something, turned around and asked: "Old Ju, are you sure you're the one directing the play adapted by Jin Yong?" The literary man Ju Jueliang smiled: “This drama has a huge investment. Mr. Zhong alone has invested more than 20 million yuan, so the total investment should be no less than 100 million yuan. Producer Zhang also took it very seriously and even built a film and television city. I was only responsible for the literary part..."
Although he has a good relationship with old man Jin and has filmed several popular dramas in Hong Kong, he has few connections in mainland China. This time, he was fortunate enough to direct the film with the recommendation of Jin Yong and Zhong Zhen. To put it bluntly, this drama is the same as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" filmed last year. The dominant power is in the hands of producer Zhang, who has obtained the remake rights, and he is just one of the co-directors. Zhong Zhen nodded, looked at the young man on the stage, and suddenly asked: "Do you think he is suitable for a role?" The chance encounter tonight made her feel pity and reminded her of the stubborn face he once had. Of course, as a strong woman in the industry, she would not easily let her emotions get the better of her. This was just a casual question. However, Ju Jueliang listened carefully and began to look at Du Sheng carefully. Zhong Zhen mentioned this young man twice, which clearly showed that he attached great importance to him. With the other party's investment status of this level, even if producer Zhang is a man of great power, he has to consider it if he wants to find a role. "He has a good appearance and temperament, and is quite suitable for ancient costumes. He should also look good on camera." Ju Jueliang thought for a moment and said: “I don’t know how his acting is.” In fact, it doesn't matter if his acting skills are not good enough. He has worked with Zhang Zhizong twice and knows the temperament of this producer very well: As long as the leading actor is willing to give money and the supporting actor is willing to do favors, that would be very much to the liking of producer Zhang. And there is a template for casting, which is basically fame > fit > acting skills. At this point, Ju Jueliang had already recognized the young man on the stage. Last night, Fan Bingbing called him and asked for a role recommendation for an audition. Someone sent me a photo message this morning, so I have some impression of it. In addition, in the afternoon, the other party's photo was published on the headlines of the news exposing the Hengdian scam, which accumulated some popularity. If you have favors from investors, as long as you are not among the top three, it is basically safe to try for a role. Zhong Zhen nodded slightly and suddenly said: "I'm planning to set up a film and television company. Are you interested in trying your hand?" Ju Jueliang was a little surprised, but not surprised.
The Zhong family initially made their fortune from videotapes, and now with the foundation of Zhongyao Pictures, it is not surprising that they have expanded into film and television production. Ju Jueliang considered his predicament when he returned to the mainland. He felt that he could not move forward without support. He pondered: "Is the company planning to make a TV series or a movie?" He did not doubt the background and strength of the Zhong family, nor did he doubt whether the other party had the ability to do a good job, but he was worried that the shooting styles would not match. Zhong Zhen knew what he was worried about and said calmly: "We will start with TV series. We have already purchased the copyrights of a batch of novels by Wen Rui'an and Gu Long. We will start with the popular martial arts dramas." Ju Jueliang finally put his mind at ease and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for your high regard. It would be hypocritical if I were to be polite." Wen Rui'an's most famous novels include "The Four", "Against the Cold Current", and "The Commoner Divine Fortune Teller". Martial arts dramas are his forte. The first film he directed in Hong Kong was a costume martial arts drama, and he was also one of the directors of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" last year. At this moment, Ju Jueliang suddenly remembered something and looked at the young man on the stage again. We have a director, but what about signing actors? Zhong Zhen asked me to come here tonight, it wouldn't be just to pull me into the game, right? Is it... But he didn't ask any more questions and started to concentrate on listening to the song. If Du Sheng knew that this director was so good at imagination, he would definitely give him a thumbs up. At this moment, he has finished singing "He Must Love You" and "Quiet" released by Jay Chou last year. He smiled as he watched Zheng Ziyan and others cheering and clapping in the audience, giving them support and encouragement: "Next, I'd like to present to you the theme song of Lavender, "The Scent of Flowers"..." "Lavender" is a Taiwanese idol drama introduced to the mainland this year and is very popular among young people. The song "Fragrance of Flowers" is even a popular KTV song. "The wind blows without direction The rain also became sad~" Looking at the figure singing passionately on the stage, the girls in the bar were all excited. Although Du Sheng is not as good as a professional resident singer, he is handsome. Sometimes, being handsome really can make a living. If they could be with such a handsome guy, they would be willing to skip breakfast forever! Even bar-hopping experts like Zheng Ziyan and Dou Liping were watching with great interest. I have to say that this friend, whom they had only known for one day, really impressed them. 'It turns out that he is not only good at kung fu and fighting, but also good at singing...' Even the special young man who was sitting silently on the side lost the desire to compare. Because there is no comparison! Damn, I’ve been hit by a dimensionality reduction attack in all aspects.
After the show, Du Sheng saw Zheng Ziyan and others off first, but he did not leave. "You sang really well this time. Why don't you try your hand at the residency tomorrow?" The bar owner called him with a smile. The guests were quite satisfied tonight and spent a little more, and this was all thanks to Du Sheng. This made him change his mind and asked him to change from a temporary substitute to a resident singer. "It may not work in the long term. I have an audition in a few days, so I need to make some preparations." Du Sheng thought about it and said. His main job is filming. If there is no response from Fan Bingbing, he will take the initiative to audition other crews. If all else fails, just go back to your old job. "It's okay, come when you're free in the evening." The bar owner was used to this and smiled as he handed over a hundred-dollar bill: "Like Xiao Liu, you'll be on the stage for one night and I'll give you 200 yuan." This price is much cheaper than the unstable stand-in job. But he gave it willingly. Du Sheng's singing skills have improved a lot, and he is also handsome, so he can attract a lot of young girls to the bar. Once there are more young girls, the bar will never have to worry about having no customers. "Thank you boss." Du Sheng took it with a smile. Although his predecessor filmed several stunt roles and played small roles in two dramas, he did not save much money. No matter how small the mosquito legs are, they are still meat. After all, the average monthly salary of employees in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is less than 2,000 yuan, so it would be great if this job was stable. Moreover, this kind of occasion can also allow you to get in touch with some people in the circle, which is beneficial in the long run. In fact, he had already recognized Zhong Zhen and Ju Jueliang on the stage just now. Looking at the other person's smile and admiring eyes, isn't this a way to improve your rapport? …… (End of this chapter)