Chapter 1102 Casting; Signing Artists?

"Nickname?"

"Ning Shitou."

"How old are you?"

"Seven years old."

"Are these two your parents?"

"Yes. Auntie, didn't Auntie Liu and Uncle Lin tell you?"

At half past ten in the morning, at the audition site of "Dying to Survive", a childish question directly confused Han Jianu.

Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Jiang Xingrou, Ning Hao, Xing Aina and several staff members all laughed out loud in an instant.

"What auntie? You should call me sister, you know?" Han Jianu frowned and was immediately unhappy.

A sly look flashed in her eyes, and then she looked at the little brat in front of her and began to induce him with bad intentions, not caring that his parents were right beside him:

"You are so young, but your parents let you work outside. Do you know that this is called child labor and child abuse?

Your father is really evil. He is planning to give you a younger brother while you are not at home so that he can inherit the family property in the future... You have to support yourself, without a penny..."

"What are you talking about?" Han Sanping scolded his unreliable, leaky and black-hearted little cotton jacket speechlessly, while the other people around him watched the fun with interest.

"Ah... Sister, I'm 7 years old, can you stop treating me like a little brat? My parents are trying to train me."

Ning Shitou couldn't help but "educate" Han Jianu. Is this aunt a little naive? She actually used the same tricks to fool a three-year-old child to fool him? Uncle Lin fooled him two years ago!

"Hahaha, Jianu, you are despised by Ning Hao's seven-year-old son." Ren Zhonglun teased his niece without any elder's demeanor.

"Is my son okay, Director Han?" Xing Aina pulled her son over and asked with a smile on her face.

"Of course, no problem, just like a little adult."

Han Jianu made a face at Ning Shitou, not caring about her personal image at all, and then received a smile, and the friendship between her and the little kid was established in an instant.

"Director Ning plays the landlord, and Xiao Shitou plays the son of the protagonist, both of them are free of pay. Well, three meals are provided." Nodding with a smile, Deputy Director Han confirmed again, and then there was another burst of laughter on the scene.

Outside the door, the large and small conference rooms and reception rooms on the third floor were already full of actors and artists in the circle waiting for auditions;

Even in the corridors and balconies, there were many agents and assistants standing, and the scene was spectacular.

At the same time, in the large conference room on the west side, the audition of "The Wandering Earth" was also in progress.

"There are indeed many actors who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. These are all." Yue Jun whispered to Liu Yifei in a low voice, and glanced at Li Guangjie who was performing without props.

In fact, Lin Nan had dealt with Li Guangjie a long time ago. When CCTV filmed "The Legend of the Lotus Lantern", Lin Nan was a nominal director, and the latter played Yang Tianyou.

Although it was just a nominal director, Lin Nan still went to the opening ceremony and necessary visits, so he knew each other. The latter's screen image is so decent, and his acting skills are naturally beyond reproach.

"Well, it's okay. The staff will reply to you in a few days."

"Thank you Director Lin, Producer Liu, Director Yue, then I will go back first, so as not to delay the auditions of others later."

Smiling and lowering his body, Li Guangjie turned around and was about to leave the meeting room. He still had to audition for "Shadow" in the afternoon.

Lin Nan also nodded with a smile, and then drew a circle on the audition resume in front of him, "Who's next?"

"Director Lin, it's Zhang Zifeng." Miss Liu pushed the resume in front of Lin Nan in a playful tone, and took back the one she had just circled.

Lin Nan looked down, and saw that "Detective Chinatown" was so prominent in Zhang Zifeng's resume, and even listed it as the first representative work.

"Hey, let her in." Sighing, Lin Nan instructed the assistant.

The last time I met Zhang Zifeng was when "Detective Chinatown" was released, and it was only 9 months later; but now I see her again, she seems to have matured a lot, a big girl.

Compared with the immaturity when the filming started in the first half of last year, the two looks are even more different. Well, it's the difference between a high school student and a junior high school student.

"Director Lin, Producer Liu, Director Yue, good morning."

Sometimes it's not a good thing for a young actor to be overly mature and calm. Because it doesn't match her age, her screen image is easily fixed.

This is what Lin Nan, Liu Yifei and Yue Jun thought at the moment. Zhang Tsai Feng looks very well behaved and introverted, but this advantage has become an obvious shortcoming in "The Wandering Earth".

"We need an outgoing, cheerful, lively sister who looks carefree and heartless, but she is also determined."

Liu Yifei spoke first, she was a little worried about this little girl. After all, when she was in the crew of "Detective Chinatown", the other party was also very polite, calling her sister.

"I'll give you three minutes to prepare, come up with your own performance form and content... I only look at the results."

Lin Nan took over the conversation, and his voice without any emotion made the atmosphere on the scene suddenly serious. Zhang Tsai Feng couldn't help but feel nervous and the pressure doubled.

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Han Jianu worked as an executive director and deputy director in the crew of "Lost in Thailand", commonly known as doing odd jobs, to avoid some exams in the directing department, and the director of "Lost in Thailand" was Xu Zheng.

At that time, Xu Zheng was very friendly and approachable towards Han Jianu, and he was very humble, without any airs of a senior in the industry.

So for Han Jianu, Xu Zheng, who came to audition for "Dying to Survive", is indeed an old acquaintance.

Of course, with Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun sitting by his side, even Xu Zheng, who has become a big director and capital, will only be more humble, more respectful, and more modest than before.

"You are definitely the first actor to become a director in recent years! Whether it is your acting skills as an actor or your box office performance as a film director, you are very impressive."

Han Sanping praised Xu Zheng's audition performance generously, and even went off topic. It seemed that the "mountain eagle" in the Central Film Bureau was back.

"Thank you, Mr. Han, for your compliments. Is it your cooking skills?" Xu Zheng agreed with a smile.

"Don't be modest. Your career plan is undoubtedly the most sober among the acting schools in the industry.

The road of an actor has an end after all. As a starting point, you can take care of both directing and acting, and even reach the position of capital today." Ren Zhonglun interjected, also affirming.

Xu Zheng immediately bowed his hands after hearing this: "Mr. Ren, you are so kind. There is still a long way to go. Do you want to make further progress?" As he spoke, Xu Zheng also looked at Han Jianu who was sitting in the middle, expecting something.

"No need to go back and wait. I can tell Director Xu now. Welcome to join the team of "Dying to Survive". I hope you can play my script well. Of course, after the filming starts, Senior Brother Lin will be the boss of the crew.

But with your acting skills and the level of portrayal of such characters, I think he won't say anything. It must be you." Han Jianu said generously.

"Then I really want to bow to you, Director Han, and thank you for your affirmation of me." As he spoke, Xu Zheng really bowed with a smile, and he grasped the worldly manners perfectly.

At 11:40 in the morning, Zhao Jinmai bowed politely and then turned around and left the audition meeting room of "The Wandering Earth".

And the audition at noon ended here.

After walking out of the Lin Nan Film Building, Zhao Jinmai quickly dodged the media cameras with the help of his assistant. As soon as he got into the car, he was greeted by his agent's earnest questioning, with obvious expectations on his face.

"Maimai, how was it?"

"I don't know either. Director Lin and the others didn't give me the result. But the audition content was quite simple. Well, I don't think it was difficult anyway."

Zhao Jinmai was speaking the truth, but it sounded a little bad to the agent.

It's like every time those students finish their exams, the poor students always say that they did well and the questions were simple, while the top students always frown or have no expression, thinking that everything is wrong and they are very worried.

"I've already finished the audition. You can't let me go back and try again, right?" Looking at the negative expression of the agent, Zhao Jinmai tilted his head and pouted, saying helplessly.

"Forget it, forget it, go back first."

The agent was helpless and could only hope for a miracle to happen. You know, when Zhang Zaifeng came out fifty minutes ago, she glanced at him through the car window, and that was the look of a top student!

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The paparazzi did not leave Lin Nan Pictures, they were ready to stay there for a long time;

But Director Lin and his group had to eat, so at noon, they saw several cars whizzing out from the underground floor - lunch had been booked in advance.

In the outside world, the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year holiday was already extremely strong; the focus of the entire film industry was naturally on the premiere of "Operation Mekong" the day after tomorrow.

As the second main theme commercial film directed by Lin Nan, the industry is waiting to see the results.

Once the box office is a big success, it means that the main theme commercial film track has been completely formed, and everyone can come in and share a piece of the pie with confidence!

As soon as I sat in the box of the private restaurant, Wang Changtian called.

"The Great Hall has been decorated. The red carpet and flower baskets will be laid out on the evening of the 24th. I know you will be very busy with auditions and castings these two days, but you must get up early on the 25th. There will be many leaders that day!"

"No problem, thank you, Mr. Wang. If there is nothing else, I will hang up first. I am preparing to eat."

Facing the teasing eyes of several people present, Lin Nan decisively urged Wang Changtian to hang up the phone, and then he was scolded a few times.

In less than five minutes, a table of dishes was served, and Han Jianu also began to talk about the auditions and castings at noon.

"Xu Zheng?" Lin Nan looked at Han Jianu.

"Yes, it's him. My dad and Uncle Ren both think it's right to choose him, and Director Jiang thinks so too.

In terms of acting skills, screen image, status, fame and appeal to fans, there is no actor more suitable than him in the circle.

And with such a big lineup, I don't want to support an actor I'm not familiar with. What do you think, Brother Lin?"

Han Jianu spoke very clearly and was quite arrogant. Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, and Jiang Xingrou all nodded and agreed:

"For a commercial film with a realistic theme, acting skills are the first priority, but other points that can add to the film are also very important bonus points. Xu Zheng is undoubtedly the first choice." Han Sanping commented very affirmatively.

"When you think about it, it's true." Liu Yifei also nodded and gave Han Jianu a thumbs up, "Good choice."

"Of course, this is the script I wrote, and I know exactly which actors are suitable for the roles! And I've worked with Xu Zheng before, so I naturally understand him better." Well, classmate Han was even more proud.

Several people were talking back and forth, and Lin Nan really couldn't refute it. Does this mean that other actors are not given any chance at all? But think about it, Xu Zheng's acting skills and role suitability are absolutely no problem;

In addition, his status as a big director, capital, and the audience popularity accumulated over the years and the box office appeal gained through the "囧" series are the key points to win! It is a top plus point that no other actor can match, and it is an off-field point!

"Also tell me about your side, have you decided on any actors this morning?" Han Jianu asked back, and several people on the side were very interested.

"Let Yifei talk." Lin Nan took a bite of the dish and pushed the topic to Liu Yifei, who made her feel sorry for Zhang Zaifeng.

Miss Liu put down her chopsticks and smiled regretfully: "This should be the first time that a little actor we like who has worked with us has been eliminated by us."

"Who?" Ren Zhonglun couldn't help asking, after all, Lin Nan Pictures is famous for its style of using familiar people. This time, a very good impression was eliminated! ?

"One of the leading actors in Detective Chinatown, Zhang Zaifeng."

"Her looks and temperament are actually most suitable for art films or realistic themes. She can handle the kind of introverted, deep...even black-bellied girl-type roles. And this time she lost to Zhao Jinmai, not because of her acting skills, but because of external objective conditions."

Lin Nan took over and added that the result has not been notified yet.

"That's really a pity. I remember she was a spiritual person." Han Sanye nodded and commented.

"To be honest, Yifei has a good impression of her. I'm still thinking about whether to sign her over?" Lin Nan's casual words stunned everyone at the dinner table.

"Director Lin, we have responded to the outside world countless times. We have cancelled the artist agency business and will not sign anyone!" Yue Jun reminded with a smile.

"Although I also hope that there will be a young actor with an artistic style to supplement it, we really have to be cautious. If we change our orders rashly and repeatedly, our reputation will not be good." Jiang Xingrou also showed a helpless smile.

"What's the big deal? Can a living person die from holding his urine? Aren't there four artist studios under Lin Nan Films? If Zhang Yi and the other four don't want to sign, isn't Red Star Studio at Yifei a good place?"

Han Jianu casually gave a solution, and then she saw an awkward smile on Miss Liu's face, and she was a little shy: "Signing an artist is very troublesome, and I'm so lazy..."

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