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Chapter 372 "Jiajing and Hai Rui"

In the evening of the next day, Lin Weimin drove to Renyi and met Yu Zhi and Lin Zhaohua.

"Wei Min, come, let me show you something interesting!"

So Zhizhi was very happy to see Lin Weimin, and couldn't wait to take out a script.

"see this?"

Lin Weimin took the script, looked at the title of the play on the cover, and asked curiously: "Who in your courtyard wrote this?"

So he sold it, "You have a look first, and then you can talk about it after reading it."

Hearing what he said, Lin Weimin had no choice but to read the script first.

This is a three-act drama, the text content is not much, but the lines are amazing.

The creative method is even more bold. There is only one scene in the whole play and two actors.

The plot begins with "Hai Rui"'s "Public Security", and then there is a dialogue between Emperor Jiajing and his courtier Hai Rui. All the plot promotion and conflicts are completed by the actor's lines.

The scene remains the same, only the shady scene, which can be the court or a prison cell.

Monarchs and ministers sit and stand.

Speech the world, all over the world.

This kind of maverick and avant-garde temperament immediately caught Lin Weimin's attention, and reminded him of a classic drama by Renyi in later generations - Mutiny.

The same scene is simple, and it all depends on the actors' "talking". "Mutinity" has more than a dozen characters, but this script is more radical, and it even has only two characters.

This extreme handling method is surprising and surprising at the same time.

The content of the three-act drama is not long, Lin Weimin spent an hour watching from beginning to end, and then raised his head.

So he looked at him with anticipation in his eyes.

"how do you feel?"

Lin Weimin recalled the contents of the script, "Very good! You are so talented!"

So Zhi smiled and asked, "Are you praising the script, or are you praising yourself?"

Lin Weimin smiled back, "They're all the same!"

He pointed to the cover of the play, and asked again: "Can you say who wrote it this time?"

So he stopped being a fan, and said: "It was written by the students of Yan Normal University, and it was voted in our courtyard two days ago."

"Student of Yan Normal University?"

Lin Weimin's expression was surprised. He didn't expect that there are so many people and artists, but the one who finally adapted his work was actually a student.

"You are also very surprised, right? Who is not?" So he said, sighing, "Young people today are amazing!"

Lin Zhaohua said: "Mr. Lin, Dean Yu and I want to ask for your opinion, to see if we can make this play in the name of adapting "Da Ming Dynasty 1566"?"

After listening to it, Lin Weimin looked at the script in his hand. The title of the play was written on the cover.

"Jiajing and Hai Rui".

Seeing his pensive expression, Lin Zhaohua asked, "What are your scruples?"

Lin Weimin shook his head and said, "I don't have any scruples. The form of your drama is very novel. Although it was born out of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566", the script is exquisitely conceived, different, and unique. If you want to use it, of course I agree. But ..."

When he said this, his tone changed, and Lin Zhaohua felt uneasy.

The script "Jiajing and Hai Rui" is an adaptation of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" with such a deviant flavor.

The entire novel Huanghuang's more than [-] words is condensed into a three-act drama, all redundant characters and branches are removed, and they only exist in the mouths of the two protagonists.

But it is precisely this unexpected way that this novel, which has so many contents that no one can get started, was adapted.

"However, if the drama is as it is now, if you say that it is based on my novel, many audience members will definitely have a psychological gap when it is actually performed.

So, my idea is, try not to mention "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" when you promote it.

Take this as a brand new play to promote. "

After hearing Lin Weimin's opinion, Lin Zhaohua immediately said: "How can this be possible? This drama is novel in form, but the content is almost [-]% from your novel. Without your novel, this drama would not exist at all."

Lin Weimin smiled lightly and said, "What's the relationship? If you don't tell me, people won't know the relationship between this play and my novel? I just don't want to misplace the audience's expectations!"

Lin Zhaohua felt that what Lin Weimin said was very reasonable, but at the same time felt that such an approach was very unfair to Lin Weimin, so he set his sights on Yu Zhi.

So he laughed and said, "Mr. Lin, we all know that you are a man of integrity. You did this for the sake of the drama itself. But because of this, we can't do it!"

"Think about it, even if we don't promote it at that time, won't the audience still find out after watching it?

At that time, the audience will no longer have your so-called "misplaced expectations", but they will still scold us humanly.I used your novel, but didn't even give a signature. "

Lin Weimin hesitated, "That's a problem."

Lin Zhaohua had an idea, and came up with an idea in his mind.

"Ms. Lin, how about this, let's change the title of the play."

"How to change?"

""The Great Ming Dynasty 1566: Jiajing and Hai Rui", how about the name?"

So Zhi snapped his fingers and said excitedly: "The title of the play is good. It not only let the audience know that the play was born out of the novel, but also pointed out the differences from the novel. Teacher Lin, what do you think?"

Lin Weimin thought for a moment, nodded slightly and said, "Not bad, it's really good."

So Zhi said happily: "Since you have agreed, Mr. Lin, then this drama can be used in our theater! The director asked Zhao Hua to come, what do you think?"

"I have no opinion."

Ouyang Shanzun, who has been cooperating with him before, is too old, and he said last year that he would completely retire.

Besides, the script of "Jiajing and Hai Rui" is too pioneering, and it is not the same as Ouyang Shanzun's directing style. On the contrary, it is very in line with Lin Zhaohua's long-standing style. It is just right to choose him as the director.

After discussing the script, a few people talked about actors again.

In "Da Ming Dynasty 1566: Jiajing and Hai Rui", the names of the characters appearing in the play are not even as long as the title of the play.

The script is not so much a script as it is the lines of the two protagonists "Jiajing" and "Hai Rui".

Such a work is too picky for actors.

So he asked Lin Weimin for his opinion, and he said without hesitation: "Zhu Xu and Ren Baoxian, it's not a big problem to support this drama with the acting skills of these two."

So Zhi and Lin Zhaohua thought about it carefully, and this candidate was indeed very suitable.

So he complimented: "You still have to be the original author, and I found the most suitable candidate in no time."

"The actors are there. Is it the same if you choose me? There are only a few who can act."

What Lin Weimin said was the truth. Everyone knows that even Renyi cannot find a few actors who can handle a script as difficult as "Jiajing and Hai Rui".

After agreeing on the drama, Lin Weimin came out of the dean's office, and when he was picking up his car, he saw a familiar figure coming out of the Human Art rehearsal field.

"Mr. Lin? What a coincidence!" Zhang Guorong greeted Lin Weimin with a smile.

"Azi, why are you here?" Lin Weimin asked.

Zhang Guorong said: "I found a teacher here. I usually take my job and come here to teach in the evening."

"So that's it, you really work hard!"

"Why did Mr. Lin come to Renyi today?"

"There's a script to discuss."

The two exchanged a few words, and Lin Weimin was about to leave.

Zhang Guorong stopped him suddenly, "Mr. Lin!"

"What's the matter?"

"Are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to a coffee."

Lin Weimin smiled and said, "It's better to have a meal, I haven't eaten dinner yet."

"Then I'll treat you to dinner." Zhang Guorong said with a smile.

"No need. It's better to meet by chance than to invite each other. Just come to our house for a bite. You and Huimin are also familiar."

"Okay." Invited by Lin Weimin to be a guest at home, Zhang Guorong readily agreed.

When he came to the Tuanjiehu apartment, Zhang Guorong followed Lin Weimin into the door, and was amazed at the layout and decoration of the apartment.

It was the first time he saw houses similar to those in Xiangjiang in the Mainland.

Tao Huimin saw that he was curious, so she explained: "We are in the north, and it is inconvenient to keep warm in winter, so he will move to the apartment in winter. When the spring is warmer, he will move to the yard on the Shichahai side. .”

Zhang Guorong nodded, "Mr. Lin really knows how to enjoy life."

Lin Weimin said with a smile: "In terms of modernity, Yanjing can't compare with Xiangjiang. But if you talk about the joy of life, here is very interesting. In two or three months, the weather will get warmer, and the scenery on the Shichahai side will be very good. Are you free?" You can come and sit down."

"sure."

Several people were eating and chatting, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

After eating, Tao Huimin went to clear the table.

Lin Weimin and Zhang Guorong sat on the sofa and drank tea. Zhang Guorong said: "Mr. Lin, I have always heard that your novels are very good, but I have never read them. I have been working in the Mainland recently, and I happened to have time in the evening to read a few of your novels." novel."

Lin Weimin was holding a teacup, but didn't answer. He knew that Zhang Guorong must have something to say.

"Your "Farewell My Concubine" is really well written!" Zhang Guorong mentioned this novel with a little look in his eyes.

Lin Weimin said something polite, and Zhang Guorong said again: "I studied with Teacher Yang, and everyone said that his Cheng Dieyi performance is very good. Unfortunately, I came at an untimely time, and I didn't see his demeanor on stage."

The play "Farewell My Concubine" is performed at the Capital Theater every June, and Zhang Guorong's visit is really not the right time.

"At the beginning, Xiao Yang put in a lot of hard work for this role. After several months of struggling in the Beijing Theater, his skin almost fell off, and he got some of the essence of the role."

Zhang Guorong said in admiration: "Yes, I have heard from Teacher Yang, and others have also told me. One minute on stage, ten years off stage."

He then said: "I heard that Ms. Yang Meng approached you before and wanted to make the movie "Farewell My Concubine"."

"There is such a thing, you are quite well-informed!"

Zhang Guorong smiled, "I am also in the entertainment circle anyway!"

"However, I did not promise Ms. Yang Meng about this matter. The filming conditions for "Farewell My Concubine" are not yet mature."

Zhang Guorong asked seriously: "Mr. Lin, if "Farewell My Concubine" is going to be made into a movie in the future, can I play the role of Cheng Dieyi?"

As expected, Zhang Guorong went around a lot just to ask this question.

"Movies have investors and production companies. What do you ask me to do?" Lin Weimin asked.

Zhang Guorong smiled lightly: "I have been in the mainland for so long, and I have learned a lot about you, and I know that you have the right to speak about your own works. And Director Xu Anhua is filming your "Lover", and the actor Liang Jiahui is said to be It's what you specified."

Lin Weimin nodded affirmatively when he heard this, "That's right."

He looked at Zhang Guorong and asked, "How do you think your acting skills are better than Liang Jiahui?"

Under the gaze of Lin Weimin, Zhang Guorong's face flashed a little flustered, and he forced himself to be calm: "My acting skills are not good, and I may not be as good as Liang Jiahui. However, "Farewell My Concubine" is not going to start shooting soon. If Lin If my husband is willing to give me a chance, I have the confidence to play the role of Cheng Dieyi well."

Lin Weimin was noncommittal, "Confidence and ability are two different things."

Zhang Guorong felt the contempt hidden in his words, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Lin has never seen my efforts, how do you know it won't work?"

"Then let me see your ability first." Lin Weimin remained unmoved, with a calm expression on his face.

Zhang Guorong followed up and said: "If I can meet your standards, can you give me this role?"

"That's not necessarily true. There can be many people who meet the requirements, but there is only one role. Do you think the Cheng Dieyi created by Xiao Yang must be worse than you?"

Zhang Guorong was discouraged when he heard the words, he had been studying with Yang Lixin in Renyi, so he was naturally aware of his acting skills.

That's right, without mentioning anything else, the drama version of Cheng Dieyi's Zhuyu is in front of him, which is a mountain in front of him.

Zhang Guorong's face was full of disappointment, and it took him a while to get out of this emotion.

"It seems that I still have to work hard."

Lin Weimin said softly: "I am very happy that the role of Cheng Dieyi can be loved by you. No one can say anything about the future, and I am the same.

Your main job in Xiangjiang is a singer. If you have the opportunity, you can develop in the direction of movies and practice your acting skills.

In the future, if "Farewell My Concubine" really wants to be made into a movie, there might be a chance. "

Zhang Guorong's disappointed heart was brought up again, and he asked in surprise: "Really?"

(End of this chapter)