It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 623: The pattern is opened, the cast is getting more and more exaggerated, and the Magic City International Film Festival awards ceremony is in progress...

It is rare in the industry that a movie's casting list would cause such a frenzy of discussion.

"Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" is also the first time.

...

Looking at the preliminary casting list announced on Feiyue Film and Television's official website, major film and television companies, filmmakers, etc. in the industry were all stunned at this moment.

That’s Han Sanping!
He actually went to play the villain Zuoshandiao? !

If it weren’t for Zhang Weiping’s previous angry comments, no one would have been so surprised.

But the key point is that the word "Zuoshandiao" has been attached to Han Sanping as a "taboo" word a long time ago.

And now, his behavior is tantamount to a positive response.

At this moment, there has been an extremely heated discussion on Weibo:

"Wow, this is amazing! How did Director Chen do it? He actually invited this guy to play the role of Zuo Shandiao!"

"Fuck! Look at President Han's attitude. He doesn't take these nicknames seriously at all!"

"When will the filming start? Can we see it before the Lunar New Year holiday at the end of the year? Holy crap! I can't wait."

"I just finished reading the original novel yesterday. This mountain eagle is quite something. Not everyone can play it well."

"Haha! It's so fun! Han Sanping plays Zuoshandiao, Jiang Wen plays Yang Zirong, and director Chen plays Shao Jianbo. This lineup is absolutely amazing!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, this should be another movie that can successfully break the 1 billion box office mark."

Along with the discussions of netizens, giants from major film and television companies in the industry, such as Huayi, Orange Sky, Stellar Media, Bona, Pony.com, LeTV, and Yinghuang, were all deeply shocked at this moment!

There’s no way, this lineup is just too scary!
It would be strange if the combined box office revenue of Han Sanping, Jiang Wen, and Chen Fei didn't exceed 1 billion.

"It's cruel! It's really cruel! He's about to retire, but he still did this. He got the fame and the profit. This is a double harvest and a glorious retirement."

Inside the Huayi office, the brothers were discussing the casting for “Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy”.

Listening to Wang Zhonglei's words, Wang Zhongjun nodded silently and echoed: "The movie hasn't even been filmed yet, but the casting list alone has already sparked such a heated discussion. This movie is bound to have a crushing impact on other films released at the same time."

"Hide again?"

Wang Zhonglei felt somewhat reluctant. In fact, he couldn't stand Chen Fei's attitude, but he could do nothing about his success.

"If you hit it, you will die. Do you believe it?"

Wang Zhongjun's words left Wang Zhonglei speechless.

Although he didn't want to admit it, this was the fact as it had been verified many times in the past.

"Go contact the agency and tell them to submit your resume if there's a role you're interested in. This is a great opportunity!"

"okay, I get it."

Wang Zhonglei nodded reluctantly, turned and walked out of the office.

At the same time, companies involved in brokerage business such as Orange Sky, Star Media, and Shiqi Culture all took action and sent suitable resumes to the designated email address marked on the Feiyue Film and Television official website.

On the other hand, at Bona, Yu Dong, who had just returned from Hawaii, was frowning as he listened to the reports from his subordinates.

"In addition to Feiyue Films, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, and Wanda, this investment lineup also includes Enlight Media."

Hearing this, Yu Dong frowned even deeper.

Even Wang Changtian got on board the fast ship of Feiyue Film and Television, but Bona went through so much trouble but couldn't even get close to the ship. This is really depressing.

Logically speaking, no matter from which angle you look at it, Bona is much stronger than light!

It doesn’t make sense that even Wang Changtian could join the game, but Bona was always excluded.

“Is he targeting Bona on purpose?”

Such a thought suddenly popped up in Yu Dong's mind.

This is not just his imagination, but has a basis.

For example, what happened at the Shanghai International Film Festival a few days ago. Wasn’t it just asking an actress to dance? Was it necessary to embarrass his subordinates on the spot?
This not only slapped the face of his subordinates, but also slapped the face of Yu Dong himself and Bona.

Many people in the circle have been making fun of him these days. His subordinates were bullied, but he, the boss, was indifferent. He is such a coward.

Thinking of these remarks, Yu Dong felt an inexplicable surge of anger in his heart.

"Being able to beat a dog depends on its owner!"

He muttered something quietly, waved his secretary out, then picked up his cell phone and dialed a number.

"I can accept the suggestion you made earlier, but the extra publicity investment will have to be paid by your Huaxia Star..."

……

Ever since the audition notice for "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" was announced, Chen Fei has hardly had a moment of peace!

The film and television companies, brokerage companies, actor studios and celebrities in the circle naturally have dedicated people to contact them, but some actors who are more familiar and have a good relationship with them just call them directly.

Although the leading male roles have been confirmed, the leading female roles and other male supporting roles have not been decided yet.

If it were any other crew, people wouldn't be so enthusiastic about roles other than the third male lead, but this is "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy"!

Being able to act with Han Sanping, Jiang Wen and Chen Fei, let alone being the fourth male lead, it would be a win even if he paid for the role!
As a result, Chen Fei received calls from many first-line male actors in the circle, including Huang Xiaoming, Lu Yi, Tong Dawei, Deng Chao, Hu Ge, Zhang Hanyu, Hu Jun, Wang Baoqiang, and Huang Bo.

Even Wu Jing called and said that he could make a cameo appearance, and that he wanted to do so without any pay.

The situation is okay for the male actors. Although the competition is quite fierce, these people still remain rational and don't go too far.

After all, it’s not a particularly important role, and everyone holds the idea that “it’s best if I can get it, but it won’t be a big regret if I can’t.”

However, the competition for the leading female role is a bit scary!

Zhou Xun called Liu Yifei with the attitude of "the one who is close to the water gets the moon first", and then asked her to hand the phone to Chen Fei.

"Director Chen, do you think it's appropriate for me to play the role of Qinglian?"

"Not suitable." Chen Fei poured cold water on her directly: "Have you ever seen a mountain tyrant robbing a mountain village wife? Would he rob someone like you who has neither thunder nor buttocks?"

"Fuck! What did you say? You actually said I don't have thunder? I don't have a butt?"

Zhou Xun was furious for a while, but eventually he was defeated.

Although she said "There's still room if you squeeze in", Fade Chen didn't give her any face and directly pressed the hang-up button.

"Still want to squeeze in? If I choose you, my aesthetic sense will be seriously flawed..."

Chen Fei muttered quietly, and handed the phone to Liu Yifei, who was already laughing so hard that she couldn't straighten her back. However, after taking the phone, Miss Liu said leisurely: "Then can I?"

Chen Fei paused and turned his head to look at Liu Yifei.

After taking a look at the size of it and recalling the feeling of holding it before, he nodded with satisfaction: "Your image is very suitable, and there is no need to squeeze. If you only look at these features, it is indeed possible."

"Hehe." Miss Liu puffed out her chest proudly: "I'm better than Sister Xun!"

"However, you are not suitable to play the leading female role. If you have nothing to do recently, you can try the second female role, that is, the nurse Bai Ru."

"Ah? Why?" Liu Yifei blinked her cute eyes, and her eyelashes fluttered.

"The image is not suitable, and the temperament is not suitable either." Chen Fei expressed his selfish thoughts without hesitation: "Besides, the role of 'Qinglian' was snatched away by someone else, so I have to make some sacrifices in terms of performance."

Liu Yifei didn't think much about it and blurted out: "I don't mind. It's normal to have large-scale scenes in acting."

"But I mind."

Chen Fei looked directly into her eyes and said solemnly: "I don't want to see other men touching you. If you really want to prove yourself with your acting skills, I can write a script just for you."

These words immediately moved Liu Yifei.

Her cheeks were flushed, and she was obviously unable to bear such a domineering speech.

She didn't dare to look at Fade Chen, her fingers twisted unconsciously together, and she replied softly, "I know, then I'll help you play the role of the second female lead."

"Haha." Chen Fei said jokingly, "Thank you, Producer Liu, for condescending to come and guest star in our small crew."

Liu Yifei raised her head and asked with a hint of anticipation: "Then how are you going to thank me?"

"Of course, with your mouth!"

……

The next morning, Feiyue Film and Television’s official website directly released a new notice:

"It has been confirmed that Liu Yifei will play the second female lead 'Bai Ru' as a guest star. Thank you very much for Ms. Liu Yifei's support and recognition..."

As soon as the news came out, there was another heated discussion in the circle.

This cast is getting more and more exaggerated!
Han Sanping, Jiang Wen, Chen Fei, and Liu Yifei, just based on the names of these four people, the box office appeal has soared to a very terrifying level.

There is not much opportunity left for others to compete.

At this time, many female stars in the circle set their sights on the leading female role "Bai Lian".

"At present, apart from the nurse, the most eye-catching and most screen-filled role should be the wife of the bandit leader."

In the crew of "Gu Jian Qi Tan", Yang Mi was chatting with Zeng Jia about the situation of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy".

"Jia Jia, do you think I have a chance of getting this role if I audition for it?"

Yang Mi didn't have the confidence to say this, she was even scared inside.

Zeng Jia was silent for a moment and then replied, "In any case, we should give it a try. I have already sent your resume. Let's wait and see if we can get an audition opportunity."

At this point, both of them actually regretted leaving Feiyue Films.

As Chen Fei's career became more and more successful, the people in the agency could be said to be "one person's success brings prosperity to everyone else."

People like them who have transformed from "poultry" into "beasts" are naturally not included in this category.

……

The first day box office of "Detective Dee" was officially announced on the 22nd.

The figure of 2816 million RMB is indeed a bit unworthy of the huge star cast, and as expected, the film's reputation is polarized.

"Not bad, lots of celebrity guest appearances, purely hilarious, the plot is pretty average, a very ordinary popcorn movie."

"The movie is very fascinating, with one thing after another. At first, I thought Liu Yan was the criminal, but in the end it turned out to be Liu Shishi's second uncle. I really didn't know who the criminal was until the very end. The suspense is mixed with a strong sense of comedy. It is very good and worth watching."

"There is basically no plot. They fight as soon as they meet. Popular male stars die one after another. Li Lianjie is just a supporting role. Liu Yan is the protagonist, right?"

"It's really funny! I'm having so much fun! The emblem is really 'cheap'!"

Chen Fei took a quick look at the film reviews and could clearly see that the reviews for this movie presented a state of "good with bad, bad with good".

Some people like the heraldry performance very much, but some people are not interested in it.

However, no matter how bad the reputation of "The Godfather" is, it is still better than that terrible movie "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains"!

The latter has been completely ruined, with the daily box office directly dropping to 156 million, which is a rare big-investment bad movie in film history.

When attending the dinner that night, Liu Dehua was in a very bad state, obviously scared by the movie.

When facing Chen Fei at that time, he said solemnly and righteously: "From now on, I will never take those kinds of 'favor movies'. They are all pitfalls! And they are huge pits that can never be filled!"

……

In the blink of an eye, it is already the 23rd, and this year's Shanghai International Film Festival has also ushered in the final award ceremony.

At the same time, Feiyue Films sent out audition invitations to the actors who were selected to audition. The time was set on the 24th and the location was set in the Shanghai Film Group Building.

Ren Zhonglun enthusiastically expressed that he would also serve as an examiner this time, and called on Han Sanping to help the actors who came to audition. In the end, he was met with a scolding from Sanye.

After nightfall, the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival officially kicked off.

The awards ceremony of the main competition unit has always been something that everyone looks forward to, but this year's awards ceremony does not seem to have much suspense.

The Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese-language Films was given to Xu Ke, and the Best Screenplay and Photography awards were given to a Swedish film.

The Best Actress award was won by Yan Ni from "Hidden in the Dust", while the Best Actor award went to three people: Chen Fei, Duan Yihong, and Guo Tao.

At the same time, the film "The Burning Sun", which won the Cannes Palme d'Or, also won the Golden Goblet Awards for Best Director and Best Picture.

It’s rare that the Shanghai International Film Festival has been held for 16 sessions, and this is the first time that Chinese-language films have dominated the event!

All the guests in the audience gave applause to all the members of the "Ashes of Time" crew on stage, and no one had any different opinions on the awarding of awards at this year's film festival.

It would be strange if a Chinese-language film that won the Palme d'Or came to support the Shanghai International Film Festival but didn't win a major award!

Even if some of the old guys among the organizing committee members had other ideas, they did not dare to act rashly.

If this kind of "backroom manipulation" behavior causes problems, it will be infamous for eternity!

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