Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 233 Because of Love
"Next person!"

Standing at the door, listening to the sounds in the room, Zhou Xingxing felt his nervous calves shaking.

After Mao Shunyun announced the interview news, everyone was looking forward to the arrival of the interview notice.

However, one day, two days, three days... the notice did not come.

Just when everyone began to wonder whether this thing was reliable, the notice finally came out.

Starting this Tuesday, the casting interviews for "Chinese Master Chef" will officially begin.

For a time, not only the students in the training class began to tell each other, but there was also an undercurrent within Qilin Entertainment. Everyone wanted to star in this TV series.

In fact, Li Wanshan had considered filming this TV series as early as two years ago, but the timing was not right and he shelved it.

After all, Li Wannian was not optimistic about the ratings of this TV series, and the TV station lacked funds at the time, so he gave up.

This delay lasted two years. Now that Phoenix TV has established a firm foothold in Hong Kong Island and has sufficient funds, it can finally start to get involved in the field of costume dramas again.

This comic-book costume drama is the most suitable work. It does not require elaborate costumes and has a natural fan base. The only trouble is the special effects during cooking.

"Next, Zhou Xingxing!"

Finally, the casting director called Zhou Xingxing's name. Zhou Xingxing immediately became excited, and then walked into the room stiffly.

Different from the previous training class interviews, there were mainly two people interviewing this time, one was director Tan Jiaming, and the other was producer Xiao Sheng.

Tsui Hark, who had previously been interested in "Chinese Master Chef", has now gone to Xinyi City Company and became a film director, so the TV series fell on these two people.

Of course, although these two people are not famous, they are also well-known figures in the industry.

The first is Xiao Sheng. He was the director of Jiayi TV's two previous works, "The Condor" and "The Condor", and has very high qualifications.

Secondly, Tan Jiaming has been working as a field manager at TVB since 67. He has rich experience after many years of hard work. He will become one of the new wave directors in Hong Kong in the future. His masterpiece "The Famous Sword" is also the rise of the new wave. one of the signs.

It can be said that these two great talents are overqualified for directing such a small-investment comic drama.

"Director Tan, Producer Xiao, hello! My name is Zhou Xingxing, and I'm here to audition for Liu Angxing!"

Although Zhou Xingxing was a little nervous and even stumbled a bit when speaking, he was so ambitious that he wanted to play the male lead right from the start.

"Didn't you read the application requirements? Liu Angxing is only 13 years old, and we are looking for actors between 12 and 16 years old. You are almost 19 years old this year, and you don't meet our requirements at all!"

"I know, but I have been reading this comic since I was a child and I like it very much. And my understanding of Liu Angxing is far better than others!"

Zhou Xingxing wanted to defend himself, but was interrupted by Xiao Sheng.

"I see it says here that you work in the behind-the-scenes class, right? Why are you here to audition for actors?"

Hearing that the producer still asked this question, Zhou Xingxing's face darkened, he hesitated and then said: "Because of love!"

"Love?"

"Yes! I have wanted to be a kung fu superstar like Bruce Lee since I was a child, so I have always wanted to be an actor. After I failed to audition for the acting class, I joined the behind-the-scenes class, but my desire to be an actor has never changed. I have been taking classes in acting classes, maybe I am not good enough now, but I will continue to work hard and my heart to be an actor has never changed!"

Xiao Sheng nodded after hearing this, but did not speak anymore, but looked at Tan Jiaming aside.

"Let's act out this part and I'll match your lines!"

With that said, Tan Jiaming handed Zhou Xingxing a piece of paper, obviously willing to give Zhou Xingxing a chance.

"Thank you... thank you director!"

Zhou Xingxing quickly took it with both hands and said excitedly.

There were not many lines, and after watching it for a few minutes, Zhou Xingxing put down his lines.

"Is it going to be fine so soon?" "These are all original words from the comics, I remember them all!"

In order to come to the interview, he did not waste this week. He took out the comic again and read it carefully several times.

"Okay, let's get started!"

As soon as Tan Jiaming finished speaking, Zhou Xingxing knelt down on one knee.

This made Tan Jiaming stunned for a moment, and then he immediately came to his senses and said, "Liu Angxing, please tell me, what kind of meat is this?"

This passage obviously came from Liu Angxing's first competition. The person who asked the question was naturally Admiral Li. At that time, he had already finished eating Liu Angxing and Shao An's mapo tofu. He was surprised as to why Liu Angxing could make the meat so crispy.

After hearing Tan Jiaming's words, Zhou Xingxing stood up slowly and scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Admiral, that's actually not meat at all!"

"What? It's not meat?" Tan Jiaming stood up and said again: "How do you say this?"

"The secret is...this!"

Zhou Xingxing stretched out his hand and flicked it into the air first, then opened his hand.

"It's actually soybeans?"

"Soybeans are also called 'meat from the fields'. I first boil the soybeans soaked in water with broth, then flatten them, crush them, and then use sauce to make them fully flavorful. The sauce has moisture and The taste allows the soybeans to soak up the umami flavor of the meat juice..."

The next large part of Zhou Xingxing's lines was not only delivered very fluently without any stumbles, but was also swaying and full of emotion.

A voice actor who has been studying for half a year, Zhou Xingxing's current line skills are completely at a two-level level compared to ordinary amateurs.

Tan Jiaming and Xiao Sheng looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

"...So, at the end, they have to be fried in oil. Firstly, it can preserve the deliciousness of the sauce, and secondly, it can give the soybeans the right hardness, making the taste closer to meat..."

"Okay, stop!"

Just when Zhou Xingxing was talking happily, Tan Jiaming interrupted Zhou Xingxing.

Zhou Xingxing, who was still immersed in it just now, immediately woke up and almost forgot that this was an interview!

"Can you cook?"

"meeting!"

"It's obvious that you really love comics and acting!"

"Yes, yes! So I hope the director can give me a chance!"

"Well, I will think about it. You can go back first and wait for notification!"

Zhou Xingxing was overjoyed when he heard the director said he would consider himself.

Although the director did not make a decision on the spot, he said that he would consider it, which means he would really consider it. Otherwise, he could just say, "You go back and wait for notification." Why bother?
After thanking him repeatedly, Zhou Xingxing was ready to leave. At this time, he was filled with joy and wanted to share the good news with everyone immediately.

"Wait a moment!"

However, just as he turned to leave and his hand was about to touch the door handle, producer Xiao Sheng's voice sounded behind him.

Zhou Xingxing's heart suddenly sank.

Is there still an accident?

(End of this chapter)