I really don't want high ratings for my documentaries!

"Playing a mother?! Meimei, have you made a mistake! What kind of mother are you going to play when you are over 20 years old!"

After He Mei shared her thoughts with the team, her manager took the lead in objecting.

For a female star in her 20s who is at the peak of her career.

Even if you don't play some beautiful girls, female presidents, and goddesses, it's fine, but you don't have to play mothers!

He Mei sat in front of the cosmetic mirror, lowered her head and fiddled with her fingernails.

"Many people become mothers in their 20s. It's okay to be a mother at my age."

"Hmph! Is being a mother at the age of 20 comparable to being a 20-year-old actress acting as a mother? If you become a mother, I'm sure you will never be able to receive popular dramas such as puppet and romance in the future! "

The manager snorted coldly, feeling naive about He Mei's thoughts.

But He Mei seemed determined.

"I didn't want to play this kind of role. I have nothing but love every day. This time it's a play directed by Xu Wen. Let alone a mother, there are countless female artists in the play directed by Xu. Competing and rushing to go."

"Don't forget that since my debut, several of the most popular and best-known dramas have been filmed under the hands of director Xu Wen. If you want to continue to gain a foothold in this industry, you must abandon those so-called role concept."

The manager was left speechless by He Mei's words.

Sighed.

"Meimei, I can understand what you said, and I also understand your desire to help Director Xu's works attract attention."

"Wait, did you make a mistake, helping Director Xu's works attract attention?"

He Mei sneered and interrupted the manager.

The agent froze for a moment, then blurted out.

"I'm not wrong. Director Xu has been away for 2 years, and his influence and appeal are not as good as before. This time, there are no news reports on the fact that he is preparing a new work. When you go, isn't it for him? Does your work attract attention?"

"All of you think that Xu Wen is an outdated director now? If that's the case, it would be ridiculous. Where others are not popular, it depends on someone's life, but what Xu Wen sees here is what he thinks. I just don't want to."

He Mei snorted coldly.

The manager shook his head, and did not intend to continue to entangle He Mei on this issue.

muttered.

"Then you really want to be a mother? If it gets out, it won't sound good. I don't know if the brand will think you've passed away."

"It's other people's opinion that I can't get over it, but you have to make room for me in this time slot. I must go to Director Xu's crew."

He Mei didn't want to talk to her manager any more, and just left a word.

He got up and left here, leaving the manager with his head bowed and stumbling. In desperation, he could only take out his mobile phone and call Zhang Min.

"Really? He Mei's attitude is so firm?"

Xu Wen said with some surprise.

Zhang Min on the other end of the phone said affirmatively.

"Do I have to lie to you about this? Her agent has already called me. In order to join your crew, He Mei directly postponed the schedule by three months, and no one can persuade her."

"This girl is more determined than I thought."

Xu Wen was a little surprised.

He still remembered that He Mei was a person who would be distracted by any scandal or public opinion at that time.

Even because of too much pressure, I was out of shape when filming.

But now he dared to challenge the manager.

It seems that time really changes a person.

"I'm calling now just to ask you, are you appointing He Mei to act in your play?"

"Not really, it mainly depends on He Mei's wishes."

"Now you have seen He Mei's attitude. She is determined to come to your film crew. Do you know how much money she will lose?"

Zhang Min felt a trace of complaint.

Xu Wen asked a question.

"Then do you want me to reject He Mei?"

"No, I hope you can arrange a better role for He Mei, and it's not in vain for her to be so stubborn to play your role."

Zhang Min sighed.

Xu Wen groaned.

"I have only one role that is suitable for He Mei, but this role only has a few scenes with strong emotions, and most of the time is relatively soy sauce. Although there is still a female character, He Mei's age does not match. "

"Only a few emotional scenes?"

Zhang Min was taken aback for a moment.

Xu Wen nodded.

"Well, I'll send you the script of this role, and you can decide."

"Okay, send it here."

Zhang Min nodded.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Wen sent the script of "Wang Yao" to Zhang Min's mailbox.

The role of "Wang Yao" has always been the image of a background actor in the early stage. It was not until her daughter fell to her death that Wang Yao changed a lot.

Several consecutive emotional scenes also surprised the audience at the explosive power of the character "Wang Yao".

Although these emotional scenes made "Wang Yao" very brilliant, but generally speaking, this role is still a supporting role.

Not even as good as "Zhu Chaoyang"'s mother "Zhou Chunhong".

But if He Mei was to play the role of "Zhou Chunhong", it would not match her age.

Because He Mei is only about ten years older than "Zhu Chaoyang".

After thinking about it, this is the only role suitable for He Mei in "The Hidden Corner".

After replying to Zhang Min, Xu Wen started to devote himself to the creation process of "The Hidden Corner" again.

The selection of actors is currently in progress.

Some actors have also been confirmed.

For example, the actors of the three child actors "Zhu Chaoyang", "Yan Liang" and "Pupu" in the play have been confirmed.

Except for "Zhu Chaoyang", the other two child actors were all selected from the children's drama troupe.

The role of "Zhu Chaoyang" was chosen among the existing child actors, who were recommended by other directors.

Ho Nan was sure it was him after watching the audition video and his performances in other productions.

In addition to the three leading children, other actors in the play were also selected one after another.

Those who fit He Nan's idea in the audition were determined on the spot.

Some roles that could not be selected in the audition, He Nan directly handed over to others.

For example, the two characters "Zhou Chunhong" and "Zhu Yongping".

Because it requires very superb acting skills to allow the audience to see the changes in their hearts.

So when he failed to find a satisfactory role after two rounds of auditions, He Nan directly used his relationship in the drama theater.

Invited two drama actors who are close to each other to come here to save the scene.

In terms of acting skills, drama actors are all outstanding. Although not all of them are better than film and television dramas, if calculated by percentage, they are definitely much better than the film and television industry.

And the two drama actors selected by He Nan were also carefully selected, in line with their image and temperament.

In addition to these, Zhang Min also confirmed that He Meilai will play the role of "Wang Yao".

It is said that Zhang Min disagreed with He Mei's role in "Wang Yao" after watching the role.

Because there are too few scenes for this role.

I don't know what method He Mei used to persuade Zhang Min and her team.

Accepted this task.

It made Xu Wen also shout out of curiosity.

And behind this seemingly smooth sailing, there are also troublesome things.

That is, the actor of "Zhang Dongsheng" has not been decided so far.

All the actors contacted declined Xu Wen.

For them, they still haven't been able to overcome the hurdle of "grabbing the top".

After thinking about it, He Nan called Liu Changge.

"Hey, Changge, it's me, I'm Xu Wen, are you busy recently, let's make an appointment to meet up, okay, then tomorrow, it's 1 o'clock in the afternoon, teahouse 222 by the West Lake, um, See you tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, the assistant director came over.

"That Director Xu, wouldn't it be great to invite Liu Changge to act? Although Liu Changge's popularity has not been as good as before in the past two years, he is still a first-line actor."

"At this point, we can only take an unusual path. Since we can't invite regular actors, it's better to invite some people who will catch the audience by surprise."

Xu Wen patiently explained to the assistant director.

The assistant director grumbled.

"You can't even invite regular actors, so can you come to act out of nowhere?"

"What do you say?"

"Nothing, nothing."

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The next day.

In the same teahouse, Xu Wen met Liu Changge.

Today's Liu Changge went into battle lightly and came by himself.

Neither an assistant nor a broker was brought in.

Xu Wen greeted Liu Changge with a smile.

Liu Changge also asked Xu Wen a lot about the repertory theater.

This is the first time the two have met in the past two years.

After chatting for a while, Xu Wencai got to the point.

"By the way, what have you been doing for the past two years?"

Liu Changge said with emotion.

"Hey, I didn't expect time to pass so quickly. Two years have passed in the blink of an eye."

"Speaking of which, ever since I saw you, Director Xu, I have also moved my mind to go to the drama stage to hone my skills."

"I'm dissatisfied with Director Xu, you said that in the past two years, I feel that I have faintly touched a bottleneck, and many times I can't do what I want."

Xu Wen chuckled.

"Actually, you don't have to go to the drama stage if you want to hone your skills. As long as you find the right book, then there is a possibility of breakthrough."

"But I still haven't found the script for two years. Newcomers come out in large numbers in the entertainment industry. In a few years, I will play the role of father, and maybe I will return to TV dramas."

Liu Changge laughed at himself.

I just entered the film circle for two years, and then returned to the TV drama circle.

It is estimated that Liu Changge is also very depressed.

Xu Wen smiled.

"Actually, sometimes you don't have to look for an opportunity right in front of you. Let me ask you first, if there is a very good book in front of you, but the characters in it require you to make great sacrifices, what should you do? "

"Like what sacrifice?"

"Kneel down, get beaten, shave your head, get naked!"

Liu Changge was silent for a moment, then raised his head again.

He looked directly at Liu Changge.

"As long as this book is really to my liking, I can do what you said."

"It seems that you really have the talent to be a drama actor. Only a drama actor can do so much for a role these days. Actors in film and television dramas are not only actors but also stars, and they will not be too picky to ruin their image character of."

Xu Wen smiled.

But Liu Changge became suspicious.

"Then Director Xu, you ask me what these are?"

"Yes, I do have a good book in my hand. This is also a work for me to return to the show business circle. There is an important role in it, which requires some sacrifices."

"Does that require kneeling, shaving your head, and being naked?"

"Hahahahaha, that's not necessary, only one is needed, and that is Xieding."

"Thanks."

Liu Changge hesitated before making up his mind.

"As long as the script is good, I don't care if I get thanked. By the way, Director Xu, can I read the script first?"

"Here is the script, specially printed out for you."

Xu Wen took out the script from his bag and handed it to Liu Changge.

Liu Changge took the script and was stunned for a moment.

"Why is the script so thin?"

"Because my show only has 12 episodes."

"Huh? Episode 12?"

Liu Changge was a little surprised.

Xu Wen smiled.

"Do you think this size is not like a TV series?"

"Uh-huh."

Liu Changge did not hide this point.

Xu Wen smiled confidently.

"It's okay, you can read the script first, and it doesn't matter if you think it's inappropriate."

Liu Changge nodded and began to read the script.

But was interrupted by Xu Wen.

"Don't rush to read it, you won't be able to finish it in such a short time, find some time to go back and read it carefully, we haven't chatted for so long."

At this time, Xu Wen was a little more patient.

Liu Changge put away the script with a smile when he heard the words.

Started to continue chatting with Xu Wen.

During the chat, I learned that Liu Changge has appeared in 6 movies in the past two years.

Basically maintain the quality and quantity of 3 films a year.

Interspersed with the time to participate in programs and activities, Liu Changge's past two years can be regarded as a year-round lunch break.

Although the 6 movies allowed Liu Changge to gain a firm foothold in the film industry.

However, because there was no blockbuster like "Langya Bang", Liu Changge's successor was weak and he did not have the momentum after filming "Langya Bang" at that time.

And Liu Changge's talk about wanting to go to the theater was not just empty talk.

He really moved his mind and wanted to go to the repertory theater to hone his acting skills.

They chatted for a while, until the night was getting dark, and the two separated.

Xu Wen returned home, while Liu Changge returned to the company.

As soon as he got back to the company, the agent called.

"Why did you come back? How was your chat with Director Xu? Did you talk about the script?"

"You guessed it right, it's about the script."

Liu Changge nodded with a smile.

The agent smiled.

"Then is this show any good?"

"Well, how should I put it, this show only has 12 episodes, and there are some scenes where I'm thankful, I'm still thinking about it."

Facing the agent, Liu Changge expressed his true thoughts.

The agent smiled and handed over a script.

"Well, why don't you take a look at this first. This is the script sent by director Huang Yu. He is preparing a TV series. He wants to invite you to play the male lead."