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Chapter 784: Invitation from Beijing Film Academy

The official Weibo account of the movie "Iceman: Time Traveler" published a long article to criticize the male lead Donnie Yen, listing several sins: changing the lines, not wearing a wig in a costume drama, interfering with the director's work, suppressing the opposite actor, interfering with the editing, and not cooperating with the publicity.
The reason why the plot of the whole film is so confusing and mixed up is because Donnie Yen interfered with the editing, "drastically cutting out the roles of many actors to highlight their absolute leading role status".
Anyway, the central idea is: we know that the film is too bad and has been criticized by the audience, but we can't let the director, screenwriter, and producer take the blame. They are all manipulated according to the male protagonist's personal wishes. You have to criticize him.
However, Donnie Yen, who was named, quickly responded with "shameless", "despicable", "If an actor has such great power, shouldn't I just control the release of the movie?" and "Wait for my lawyer's letter!"

The two sides exchanged three moves in a row, making the onlookers feel very refreshed.

However, the onlookers are divided into several factions.

"I just like to curse like this. Why are you trying to hide it? We are all human beings. Just do it."

"Honestly, this movie is so bad, and you still have the nerve to tear it apart like this? Hype?"

"I may have to side with the producers this time. After all, Donnie Yen has a criminal record. Has he forgotten what happened with Zhao Wenzhuo? He is undoubtedly a drama tyrant."

"I have to say this, everyone who gave this movie one star or more on Douban, have you never watched any other movies in your life? This is bad in a unique way."

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Some people in the crowd questioned Donnie Yen's acting tyranny, some dissed the film's production team for their acting savvy, and some speculated that the film was a joint hype because of the box office failure. Anyway, everyone had their own reasons and it was very lively.

Of course, there are also those who are too curious and walk into the cinema recklessly to test the truth of the accusations.
For example, Shu Chang in front of him was cursing.

"It's so bad, so bad, it's unbearable to watch." Shu Chang gestured in the air, "Xixi, you didn't watch it. The whole thing is so bad that the climaxes are so repeated that people who watch it laugh out loud."

"Then you should go and watch it. Even if you don't mind spending tens of dollars on the movie ticket, you should still mind the time."

Liu Yifei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She couldn't understand why Shu Chang insisted on trying it even though he knew it was so bad.

"Now I understand what the netizens said before. If I hadn't read it, I wouldn't have known it was so bad." Shu Chang said confidently.

Li Mu had just walked in from the yard with Little Baozi when he heard these words. He couldn't stand it anymore. This person was probably just idle.

"Shu Chang, you've had enough rest, come and play a role." Li Mu said lightly.

"Huh? Huh?"

"What? Why, you're still not happy?"

"No, no." Shu Chang waved his hands quickly, "Then how long will it take?"

"You are suitable for the role of a cabin crew member, and you are one of the main actors. It will take about two months."

Li Mu thought about it and decided that in the crew, Shu Chang was only suitable for one of the few flight attendant roles, so it didn't matter who he was given to.

"Oh, no problem. I will make sure to complete the task. I haven't played the role of a stewardess yet." Shu Chang said with a smile. Anyway, two months would pass in the blink of an eye.

"Well, in order for you to fully adapt to the role of flight attendant, you will probably undergo special training for at least a month and a half. Remember to prepare for your trip in advance."

Li Mu's words stunned Shu Chang. He had finally planned to take a break for a while, but three or four months were gone.

"Hahaha, it's okay. You can rest anytime you want." Liu Yifei covered her mouth and laughed, pulling the stunned Shu Chang to comfort him.

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The news that the crew of "The Captain" was selecting cast members naturally spread like wildfire, especially the roles that were circulated were very coveted.

These characters are all crew members. Anyone who knows the story of Sichuan Airlines knows that although the leading actor in "The Captain" is definitely the captain, the entire crew is also the leading actor. If they perform well, they will naturally be quite eye-catching.

What's more, this is a movie directed by Li Mu himself. Each of his previous movies had a box office of 30 to 40 billion. If he can star in one of them, maybe after the box office comes out, he will be able to claim to be the leading actor in a movie with a box office of XX billion.

The temptation is quite great. Currently, the only director who can make billions at the box office with a movie is Li Mu.

The most important thing is that the age requirement for the actors is very relaxed, and actors born in the 8090s and 90s are all welcome, which is like the sound of nature for actors born in the s.

At present, film resources are basically monopolized by those born in the 70s. Those born in the 80s can get some, but it is limited to some people. Those born in the 90s are quite powerless in the film industry. Basically, there are not many films to choose from in a year, not to mention such high-quality resources.

Suddenly, the entire new generation of actors circle was in turmoil.

"There are too many people. I feel like I can't even keep up. Where are you, Old Chen?"

"I'm not. Every time I select a role for Director Li, it feels like fishing in the bottom of the sea, I catch a lot at a time."

"Hahaha, your analogy is not apt."

Several casting directors chatted while looking at the information.

"Hey, Director Li said that a new role has been chosen for the cabin crew, Shu Chang."

"Okay, there's one less character out there. I guess you'll be scared and heartbroken for a long time after you find out."

"It can only be said to be luck. Isn't that what we all say in our circle? Small success depends on promotion, big success depends on luck."

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At this time, Li Mu received a call from Wang Jinsong, which surprised him.

"Teacher Wang" Li Mu did not call him Dean Wang at the beginning, as that would seem a bit strange. If the students were not taught by him in the future, it would be more appropriate to call him Dean Wang.

"I haven't seen you and Xixi come back to school for a while." Wang Jinsong said with a smile, "Why? Is it that since Teacher Tian is no longer teaching at Beijing Film Academy, there is no one familiar with you?"

"Then you are wronging me. The last time I went back, I just went to Sun Yuan's place. But it seems that was more than half a year ago."

Li Mu chuckled and said that he was not so polite to Wang Jinsong, after all, he had taught him personally.

"I'm looking for you this time because of something."

Wang Jinsong didn't waste any time and prepared to get to the point.

"You also know that our new generation of Beijing Film Academy has been lacking in recent years. Although there are some outstanding ones, they seem to be just so-so and cannot compare with your time."

"Teacher, I'm not saying that there's something wrong with the selection of people at the Academy of Performing Arts. There's a reason why you should watch the Central Academy of Drama and take it slow and steady."

"That's true." Wang Jinsong nodded slightly, "Let's not talk about this matter for now. It's not that easy to change."

"The teachers at the acting school learned that you were casting for your new movie, and it just happened to be suitable for the new generation of actors. They wanted you to pick a few actors from the acting department in several grades to help the school.

But I don’t think this will work. See if you can go back to school and see if there is anyone suitable. If there is, then choose one. If not, forget it.”

Li Mu finally understood why it was Wang Jinsong who called him. After all, as the vice president, he didn't need to intervene in such matters. However, Wang Jinsong was the only one with whom he had an old relationship in the Academy of Performing Arts.

"Okay, it doesn't matter where you choose, right?"

Li Mu said without hesitation that the cabin crew members of "The Captain" were required to have the temperament of flight attendants, and the acting requirements were actually not high, while the former required special training.

We still have to help when it is necessary.

"How about this, Xixi and I will go back to visit you this Friday, and I'll take a look at whether there is a suitable one. If there is a suitable one, I'll make the deal right away."

"Do you need to organize an audition?"

"There's no need to be so professional. Besides, there aren't that many people in the four grades of the performing arts academy combined. I guess many of them aren't in school anymore. Just take a look and decide if you like them."

"I guess after the news gets back, many people will rush back overnight." Wang Jinsong said with a smile, "Okay, then I'll say hello to them."

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"Going back to school for casting?" Liu Yifei heard some of it, but didn't hear it all.

"Not really. It all depends on my liking. If it's suitable, I'll pick some people from school to perform." Li Mu smiled faintly. This matter had no effect on him at all.

"Then let's take the little bun with us?" Liu Yifei asked as she looked at the little bun who was playing a ball throwing game with Ala on the ground with a smile on her face.

"Let's not take him for now. It's not like Teacher Wang hasn't seen him before. There are too many people around, so there's no need." Li Mu shook his head.

These days in the industry, new generation actors have been applying to the casting directors of Mengying Media, hoping to win in the end and become a member of the film crew.

However, at this time, something ridiculous happened.

This year's Golden Horse Awards have not yet been announced and the list of winners will be announced in a few days. However, just after the shortlist was announced, an actress named Zeng Meihuizi actually directly announced that a new generation of film queen has been born.

She even wrote her date of birth as 88 when she debuted, but now it has become 92, which makes her 4 years younger, to 26, making her one of the new generation of actresses born in the 90s, so she calls herself the new generation's little queen of film.

Soon, even the character evaluation on Baidu changed to "the best among the new generation of talented actresses born in the 90s."

The logic is closed, but netizens just don't recognize her. After all, she looks so old, and judging from her previous works, it is more appropriate to change her name to a post-90s. So there is a lot of complaints on the Internet.

"Is it a bit hasty to start trying to cover up the truth when things are just getting a little hot?"

"I think we should change it to 80, it will be more appropriate."

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"Isn't she planning to change her role and apply for our role at the same time?"

When Li Mu arrived, the casting director was joking about this.

"Director Li!" Seeing Li Mu coming, several people stood up and said quickly.

“Is there anyone suitable?”

"Director Li, these are the only ones that meet the requirements that we have selected these days. Please take a look."

Li Mu took the list handed over by the casting director, which also came with photos of some actors who had starred in other film and television dramas.

There are quite a few crew members, but there are even more passengers on the plane. And because the film is about the passengers on a plane from beginning to end, some supporting roles have to be carefully selected.

(End of this chapter)