director of the millennium

Chapter 50 Why Did You Forget Her

Wu Yuan did know International Zhang, but the two really didn't know each other very well.

Back then, Wu Yuan, Chen Kun, and Huang Xiaoming often went to see Zeng Li at the Drama Academy. They came and went, and they all more or less made acquaintances with their classmates in Class 96 of the Chinese Opera.

The international chapter belongs to this acquaintance.

If you think about it, you will know that the year Wu Yuan was admitted to the film academy, International Chapter had already become popular with "My Father and Mother", becoming the queen of the Hundred Flowers Award, and nominated for the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress.

Not to mention how snobbish the international chapter is, but at that time the two of them really didn't have much room to make friends. Although they had met many times, they were limited to saying hello.

After that, she was busy filming "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Rush Hour" and "The Legend of Shushan". She had less time to go back to school, and Wu Yuan had no chance to communicate with her.

That's why he was so surprised and unaccustomed to see Zhang Ji calling himself "Yuan'er".

Generally, this name is only used by good friends like Chen Kun, Zeng Li, and Hai Lu. They have always regarded Wu Yuan as their younger brother, so they are so close to each other.

And ever since Wu Yuan became "Director Wu", fewer people called him that.

A little unaccustomed to looking at International Zhang, Wu Yuan took the initiative to ask: "Sister Ziyi, don't you still have "Hero" to shoot, and you still have time to join "The Undertaker"?"

"Hero", an epoch-making blockbuster in mainland China, has already started shooting in Dunhuang. Director Zhang, who is shooting this kind of blockbuster for the first time, divided the crew into two groups, A and B. I heard that the progress of the filming is still very slow, and the crew is still in the process of adjustment. .

It was because the crew was still working together that International Zhang had time to ask for a leave to fly to the United States to promote "Rush Hour 2". Unexpectedly, she would find time to audition for "The Undertaker" in her busy schedule.

Needless to say, International Chapter is still very desperate in his career, and will try his best to seize every opportunity.

"I'm a small supporting role in "Heroes". I can wrap up the Dunhuang drama in October, and then when the crew moves to Hengdian in late November, I can shoot for five days."

"I can discuss it with Director Zhang. It won't delay much, and I can take care of it."

Good guy!
This is going to be a drama!

Even though it's only been five days, it's still a show!

These days, I haven't heard of any movie actor who can make a movie while filming. I can only say that the international chapter of Hollywood is different. At least other actresses really dare not mention it.

Wu Yuan frowned weakly, and couldn't say anything, just nodded: "Let's try the show first."

The international chapter confidently took over the audition script and read through it.

She is really swollen now.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" broke through US$1 million at the box office in the US, the first foreign-language film in the history of American films to exceed US$2 million, and the global box office also broke US$[-] million!
"Rush Hour 2" now has a North American box office of over 2 million, and it continues to grow. It is estimated that it will be another movie with a global box office of over [-] million US dollars.

And she, Zhang Ziyi, is the undoubted heroine in these two movies, and the borderline heroine is also the heroine!

And there is also a movie "The Legend of Shushan" starring her in theaters on Hong Kong Island, and even a movie "Samurai" starring her is currently being screened in South Korea.

At the moment, even Emperor Gong has to avoid it for the time being!
Although Gong Huang's artistic achievement is much higher than that of the international chapter, the two cannot be compared.

But the box office on the back of the international chapter is high!
And this year she has 4 movies released around the world, Koreans are looking for her to make movies, proper Asian superstar treatment!

She didn't think that Wu Yuan would not use her at all, even if Wu Yuan made a way in Hollywood, but if he wanted to make a Chinese movie, then she was the best choice besides Emperor Gong.

"Director Wu, I'm ready."

After roughly reading the audition script several times, Jiji Zhang raised his head confidently, ready to show Wu Yuan his strength.

In terms of acting, he graduated from China National Theater Academy and has been trained by Zhang Yimou and Ang Lee, two great literary and artistic directors. International Chapter is not afraid of anyone at all!

It's just that she didn't notice that after she started auditioning for a performance, Wu Yuan shook her head imperceptibly.

As a well-known actress in the world, Wu Yuan couldn't think of an international chapter when he set up the project "The Undertaker"?
Leaving aside her private life, International Zhang is quite dedicated in acting, and her level is really good. If there is an opportunity, Wu Yuan certainly does not reject cooperating with International Zhang.

But the heroine of "The Undertaker" is simply not suitable for her.

The face of the international chapter is really too sharp, it looks good on the big screen, but the aura is too strong, otherwise "The Great Master" would not be played as "The Second Biography of the Palace".

Is it possible for International Zhang to play a good wife and mother, a virtuous, virtuous, gentle and considerate wife?
Her face is naturally suitable for playing a hit girl!

Waiting for the audition performance for the International Chapter with a calm expression, Wu Yuan sent a smile: "Sister Ziyi, your acting skills are worth mentioning, otherwise Director Zhang would not have picked you all at once."

"It's just that, you may not be very clear. Although our "Undertaker" will start in November, the main actors will join the group in September, and they will go to funeral homes in various places for a two-month life experience. "

"This may conflict with your filming schedule on the "Hero" crew."

"Besides, our film will be closed for filming in a small city in the Northeast after it is launched, and we will strive to complete the filming in one go, and it is not easy to ask for leave in the middle."

"If there is a chance next time, let's cooperate again. I still really want to cooperate with Sister Ziyi."

Wu Yuan's words were very tactful and appropriate. As for the promise for next time, let's talk about it next time.

Talking nonsense is an essential skill for every director.

"Okay." International Zhang smiled stiffly, she never expected to be rejected so decisively by Wu Yuan, is she International Zhang? !

However, her good emotional control still prevented her from losing her temper. On the contrary, she quickly adjusted her mentality and restored her hearty smile: "Then we will cooperate next time."

"By the way, Brother Cheng Long heard that I was coming to test your play, and he specifically asked me to say hello to him. He said that if there is a chance, he can arrange a party. Everyone is working hard in Hollywood. There should be many topics to talk about." chat."

"Is it convenient to exchange contact information? Brother Cheng Long also asked me for it."

That's right, despite the fact that International Zhang looks familiar with Wu Yuan as soon as she enters the door, in fact she doesn't even have Wu Yuan's contact information.

Brother Cheng Long still had to give him face. Wu Yuan got up and naturally exchanged mobile phone numbers with Jiu Zhang, and then personally sent her to the door.

Until then, Director Han jokingly said: "Director Wu, your vision is high enough, even Zhang Ziyi doesn't like it, so what kind of heroine do you have to choose?"

"It's not that I don't like it." Wu Yuan shook his head: "I never choose actors based on their reputation, I only choose the most suitable ones."

"With Zhang Ziyi's sharp face, do you think she can play a good wife and mother?"

Han Dong nodded in understanding.

Most Chinese people now have an impression of the international chapter as a "beating girl". After all, apart from her debut "My Father and Mother", the rest of the movies are all martial arts movies, and "Heroes" also has to act in a fighting scene. maid.

It is really against harmony for her to play a good wife and mother who is in her 30s and gentle at home.

"Then let's see the next one."

The staff guarding the door immediately went to take the next audition actor, Wu Yuan also sat back in his seat, took a deep breath, and readjusted his mentality.

"Dong dong."

An actress with a dignified and elegant temperament, with a gentle temperament in every frown and smile, walked into the audition room with graceful steps.

With just one glance, Wu Yuan's heart was shocked.

How could I forget this one!

If we were to talk about which mainland actress at this stage can best portray the image of a gentle, homely, good wife and loving mother, the one in front of us would definitely rank high!
As soon as he saw her, Wu Yuan's tangled emotions immediately became clear. This person is really suitable!
He immediately stood up and greeted with a smile: "Teacher Chen Hong, I didn't expect you to come to the audition."

"Isn't "With You" directed by Kego still in production?"

(End of this chapter)