sbdcsierra Chapter 368 Fair Audition
Chapter 368 Fair Audition
Chapter 368 Fair Audition
"Come on?"
Jiang Wen handed over the cigar.
"Ah."
Qin Muchu took it and lit it without smoking. He held it between his fingers and let the wind blow up the smoke.
Jiang Wen took a puff of his cigar and suddenly said:
"Anyone who lets catfish in will be resented by the fish. Most fish are stupid, and some are smart and bad."
Qin Muchu never explained "Infernal Affairs" to Jiang Wen, and he believed that Mr. Han would not tell Jiang Wen specifically.
But Jiang Wen said it so confidently, and Qin Muchu didn't find it strange at all.
This is also a tacit understanding between them.
Just like many people in Beijing circle called him at that time, but Jiang Wen did not, and he did not call Jiang Wen to explain.
Because it’s not necessary, the other party must understand.
The night on Hong Kong Island is like ink, and the neon lights in the distance are gorgeous and psychedelic. There are also two sparks here. The breeze blows the mellow fragrance of cigars, which is a bit sweet, but also has a hint of spiciness when you inhale it.
"No one showed up for the audition of "Infernal Affairs", which is a warning and a preview. This situation may happen again in the future, or even more serious. It all depends on how you handle it this time."
Jiang Wen flicked the ashes from his cigarette and leaned on the guardrail to look at Qin Muchu.
The way you handle it the first time often represents your attitude in handling it later, which is very important.
It is precisely because of this that Qin Muchu has always been undecided and still has no idea at this moment.
"Haha, are you confused?"
Jiang Wen suddenly laughed "haha" and raised his hand to place a slap on Qin Muchu's arm.
"If you ask me, it's easy."
He placed two fingers holding a cigar in front of Qin Muchu:
"Two words, fair!"
Qin Muchu raised his eyebrows, as if he had caught something, but it was still unclear through the veil.
So asked:
"How fair?"
"In a fair audition, they can't stand you giving resources to the people of Hong Kong, so fine, let's let our acting skills speak for us.
All roles are open to auditions, and whoever performs well will be accepted. If you can perform better than the actors from Hong Kong, then you will be hired, but if your skills are not as good as others, then don't complain. "
Qin Muchu's eyes lit up, but he suddenly realized something was wrong:
"'Infernal Affairs' is a story completely set in Hong Kong Island. The two protagonists are both natives of Hong Kong Island. The actors must also have a Hong Kong Island atmosphere. This is a natural disadvantage for mainland actors."
When foreigners and locals play locals together, it would be ridiculous if the locals still lose.
It is estimated that no one will come to participate in this kind of game that is almost guaranteed to lose.
After all, anyone who dares to compete for the lead role in Qin Muchu's movie is at least a first-tier celebrity, so why bother being a stepping stone for others.
In this case, the so-called "fairness" actually does not exist, because the proposition is very unfair.
After listening to Qin Muchu's words, Jiang Wen's smile did not change, as if he had already thought of it:
"To be fair, it has to be put in one movie? Isn't there another movie? The male protagonist of "Monster Hunt" is not limited to where he is from, right? Can't that character be used according to his own abilities?"
As if he had been enlightened, Qin Muchu felt suddenly enlightened.
The most "taboo" thing about "Infernal Affairs" is that both male protagonists are from Hong Kong Island. According to convention, one should be from Hong Kong Island and the other from the mainland.
The same is true for "Monster Hunt". The heroine is Yang Mi, so the hero should find a Hong Kong actor.
But if this role is now given to people from both places to compete fairly, it would be equivalent to compensating for the "taboo" committed by "Infernal Affairs".
Moreover, the younger generation in Hong Kong is declining, and the role of the male protagonist of "Monster Hunt" is very likely to be taken over by the mainland.
The main thing is...
Qin Muchu's eyes flashed. If he set this precedent, could he break that "convention"?
In the future, when co-productions are made, everyone should no longer be like dividing the cake. You have a role and I have a role. There will be fair competition, with the capable ones getting the upper hand and the weak ones being demoted.
Even in non-co-produced films, actors from the two places can "string" each other.
This is the true realization of the catfish effect.
After the problem that had been bothering him for many days was successfully solved, Qin Muchu couldn't help but smile, looked at the old baby and praised:
"Ginger is still old and spicy."
"You, learn from it."
Jiang Wen took a drag on his cigar and exhaled a long stream of smoke.
Qin Muchu just smiled and rarely refuted Jiang Wen. It was his fault to pretend.
Also bring the cigar to your mouth and take a deep breath.
Unconsciously, due to the wind, a small section of the cigar had been lost, just burning the part of the cigar that should have been cut off.
Now comes the best tasting part…
……
Since April 4, celebrities have been photographed frequently at Hong Kong Island Airport, including those from Mainland China and Hong Kong Island.
Reporters are not surprised either, because one of the major events in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, the Hong Kong Film Awards, one of China's "Three Gold Awards", is about to begin.
At this time of year, Hong Kong Island is sparkling with stars.
It's just that the mainland celebrities seem to have arrived earlier this year.
The Academy Awards ceremony will be held on the evening of April 4. In previous years, many people would arrive in the afternoon. It is rare to arrive a week in advance.
You didn’t even run the announcement?
On April 4, another low-key man and woman walked out of Hong Kong Island Airport.
With the combination of cap, mask, and sunglasses, anyone who looks at it will know that this is a celebrity.
Arriving at the hall, the man stopped and said softly to the girl next to him:
"Baby, go ahead and wait for me in the car."
The girl was a new and famous little flower baby in Hong Kong. She was a little unhappy when she heard this and said coquettishly:
"What does it matter? Let's go together."
Huang Daming was hesitant, but a cough suddenly sounded next to him, which made him firm.
He touched the baby's silky hair and said:
"Be good, after all, I just broke up, and it would be bad for the media to photograph us together."
Baby glanced at the manager next to Huang Daming, the man who just coughed. He didn't show anything, and just nodded helplessly:
"OK then."
"Well, be good. I'll take you to meet my juniors later. Maybe I can get a role."
The baby was visibly happier than before. He raised his hand and moved his fingers:
"Then get in the car quickly."
"Okay, don't take the luggage, give it to me."
After watching his girlfriend leave, Huang Daming stood there for a long time, looking at his girlfriend's back with satisfaction in his eyes.
The manager also looked at the baby's back, but his eyes were completely scrutinizing.
Huang Daming turned around and noticed the agent's eyes, a little helpless:
"Old Huang, you are still prejudiced against her."
Huang Bing, Huang Daming's manager, is also known as "one of the top ten managers in the Mainland" and has managed many famous artists.
In addition to being an agent, he also has multiple identities such as producer and marketing director.
Therefore, he was not afraid in front of Huang Daming. The two of them had equal status and had a strong relationship, so they had no scruples in speaking:
"It's not a prejudice. This girl is definitely not as innocent as she appears. I think she is not as good as Fei'er."
When he said "Fei'er", he meant Li Fei'er, Huang Daming's girlfriend...well, she became his ex-girlfriend half a month ago.
If it were other men and their girlfriends being said that, they would probably be angry.
But not Huang Daming.
First of all, Huang Bing is not only his manager, but also his partner in setting up a personal studio after leaving Huayi. The two have interests. The emotional life of an artist is not just his own, and he still has this awareness.
Secondly, his character is to listen to advice, and he listens to the opinions of people around him. He himself often asks his close friends what they think of the baby.
Of course, if you ask Guiwen, whether you believe it after hearing it or not is another matter.
Huang Bing had always had a bad opinion of the baby, and Huang Daming knew that, so he didn't want to dwell on this topic anymore, so he asked instead:
"How's it going over there Fei'er?"
When asked about this, there was a look of guilt on his face.
The relationship between him and the baby is actually not that glorious.He... made a mistake that all men make!
Huang Bing knew that Huang Daming was currently in love with his baby and would not listen to anyone else's words.
Feeling helpless, I just answered:
"I've been on the set for more than a week, and I'm doing pretty well. As you know, the play is from [Chao Qin Mu Chu], and the director is Zheng Xiaolong, so there aren't that many messy things.
I heard that I get along well with the actors. Did Zeng Libu post a photo with her on Weibo two days ago? "
Huang Daming breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and his guilt slightly dissipated.
Huang Bing was a little angry when he saw Huang Daming like this:
"What kind of magic does baby have that makes you so obsessed with it? Do you know how many favors you spent on getting Li Feier to join the crew of "Ode to Joy" and how many favors you owe? These will all have to be repaid in the future! You have to repay them! "
Huang Daming and Baby met in 2009 and got together not long after.
But at the critical moment, Huang Daming had his own plans. He became a scumbag, but he was a scumbag with a conscience. With a guilty conscience, he secretly contributed to the casting of "Ode to Joy" last year and got "Qiu Yingying" for Li Fei'er. "character of.
In fact, Li Feier's appearance does not quite meet the requirements of Qiu Yingying's role. Although she is also lively and cute, she is still prettier than "Qiu Yingying" requires.
But isn't the entertainment industry just about personal relationships? It's not too outrageous if you use your strength, so you just turn a blind eye.
"Favor is also a kind of transaction."
Huang Daming's nonchalant look made Huang Bing furious.
He pinched the bridge of his nose to relieve his anger. What happened has happened, so he can only think in a good direction. There are indeed benefits to Huang Daming compensating Li Feier:
"I asked someone to reveal to Li Fei'er that you helped her join the group privately. Your cheating should not be exposed in the future."
I had an affair, and I knew it was my fault, and I felt guilty, so I made amends.
Although it is a bit bloody, at least the attitude is there.
Based on Huang Bing's understanding of Li Fei'er, she probably wouldn't make a fuss about this matter and beat Huang Daming up.
After all, get the news from him.
Li Fei'er actually knew about Huang Daming's cheating at the beginning of this year, because someone anonymously sent her photos and chat records of Huang Daming and his baby together, but she didn't say anything about it, nor did she cry to break up, she just dealt with it coldly.
Probably because they want to gain status and prevent "dog men and women" from succeeding.
It wasn't until April when I joined the group "Ode to Joy" that I felt it was boring, so I officially broke up.
In other words, if she wanted to destroy Huang Daming, she would have done it long ago.
As for who the anonymous person who broke the news was, there was actually a person who was very suspicious. He mentioned it to Huang Daming, but they didn't believe it.
Thinking of this, Huang Bing looked at Huang Daming again and couldn't help but sigh.
What kind of vision is this?
……
A conference room in the Emperor Corporation Building was temporarily requisitioned and used as the audition venue for "Infernal Affairs".
There were several people sitting in front of a row of long tables, and several cameras were set up behind them to shoot the empty space in front of the conference room from multiple angles, where the actors auditioned and performed.
"give me a chance."
Liu Dehua looked at the man opposite him with deep eyes.
"How can I give you a chance?" the man replied.
"I didn't have a choice before, now I want to be a good person."
"..."
This rooftop scene is the most classic scene in Infernal Affairs, and Qin Muchu now uses it for auditions.
After the performance, he took the lead in applauding the two actors in front.
"thanks, thanks."
Zhang Jiahui bowed humbly, not only to Qin Muchu and others, but also to his co-star Liu Dehua.
He was just auditioning for the role of Chen Yongren.
"Teacher Zhang, is it still the same number as before?"
Qin Muchu asked.
He and Zha Zhahui met once at the Golden Horse Awards, and they left their numbers at that time.
"Yeah, it's the same one."
Zhang Jiahui smiled.
Asking for contact information means that the probability of getting the role is high.
"Okay, just for the next few days, I will contact you to inform you of the audition results."
Qin Muchu stood up, shook hands with Zhang Jiahui, and escorted him out of the conference room.
He did not give an accurate answer on the spot. There were many actors auditioning for Chen Yongren in the past few days, and almost all male actors of suitable age in Hong Kong came here.
The acting skills are all very good, and each has its own style. He has to go back and watch the video before deciding who to choose.
After seeing off Zhang Jiahui, today's audition is over.
He looked at Liu Dehua again.
As Liu Jianming was chosen early, he has been at the auditions these days.
Didn't do anything else.
That is, when the role of Liu Jianming was needed, he personally appeared and acted for every actor who auditioned.
This should actually be the job of the assistant director.
The actor was auditioning, and he read the lines next to him.
But the effect is definitely not as good as Andy Lau acting in person.
"Brother Hua, thank you for your hard work."
Qin Muchu said sincerely.
"It's not hard, it also deepens my understanding of the character."
Liu Dehua smiled and waved his hands, with no trace of hypocrisy in his expression.
Qin Muchu wanted to say something else, but then the phone rang.
The audition was over, and everyone in the room said hello and left, including Andy Lau.
Qin Muchu motioned to Liu Dehua to wait for him outside, and then looked at the caller ID on his phone.
A little surprised, but still connected.
"Senior brother, why do you have time to find me?"
Huang Daming's hearty voice came from the phone:
"I'm coming to Hong Kong Island right now. I'm stopping by to see if you have time to have dinner together in the evening. I'll introduce someone to you."
"Dinner tonight..."
Qin Muchu plans to treat Liu Dehua to a meal tonight.
After all, people have really worked hard these days, and the audition actors performed much better with him as his partner.
He didn't want to go to Huang Daming's dinner date. If Huang Daming was alone, he could just call and join him.
But Huang Daming also mentioned that he wanted to introduce someone to him, so he asked:
"Who?"
"Don't ask, you will know when the time comes."
Huang Daming sold off his skills.
You are quite domineering.
Qin Muchu secretly complained in his heart and explained his plan to invite Liu Dehua to dinner.
What this means is that you consider whether the person you want to introduce is important or not. If it is not important, I will focus on myself first.
However, Huang Daming looked very happy after hearing this:
"That's just right. I'm also going to treat Andy to dinner and thank him in person. You two can come together. I'll send you the address on your phone later."
"..."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Muchu felt confused.
Huang Daming thanks Liu Dehua?
When did these two people get involved?
(End of this chapter)