China Entertainment started in 2004

Chapter 159 Casting
  Before Wang Shu could answer, Fan Binbin changed his tone again and said, "However, my schedule is quite tight. I only have about a month from August to September."

"If Director Wang's idol drama can be filmed in one month like the one starring Zhou Xun, then I can squeeze out the schedule."

"Otherwise, I can only say sorry to Director Wang."

"Because I have a very important movie to shoot in September, so I need to leave enough time."

Although Fan Binbin didn't say what kind of drama it was, Wang Shu felt clear about it.

On September 9, "Apple" was launched.

In mid-February of the following year, it premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.

The whole movie only took about two months from start to finish.

Wang Shu did not think about advising Fan Binbin to reject the movie, because unless he came up with an excellent script and promised to support Fan Binbin to establish a foothold in the film industry, Fan Binbin would never reject "Apple".

Fan Binbin, who is ambitious and unwilling to be outdone, is now counting on "Apple" to become famous and win the Actor Award at the three major European awards, surpassing the other four actors in the film in one fell swoop.

In addition, her current situation is not very good.

Because, unless Wang Shu gives more guarantees to attract her, Fan Binbin will definitely appear in "Apple".

In this era, any actor who wants to join the film industry is thinking about winning awards, especially winning awards at the three major European awards.

Even Gao Yuanyuan, who later became a Buddhist, was the same.

Gao Yuanyuan clearly said in the interview show that at one stage she worked very hard in the entertainment industry and tried her best to do so.

But there is still no good result, only cruel reality.

Then, she realized that being an actor does not just require hard work, but also talent.

Without that talent, no matter how hard you work, you will be nothing more than a green leaf.

Even though I tried my best, I couldn't become famous. I realized that I had no talent, and started to act out of frustration.

She didn't choose to show off from the beginning, but she thought that she had tried her best but still had no good results, so she started to show off after being hit by reality.

In February 2001, "Seventeen Years Old Bicycle" directed by Wang Xiaoshuai premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. The film won the Silver Bear Award of the Jury, and Li Bing and Cui Lin won the New Talent Actor Award.

Gao Yuanyuan, as one of the leading actors, had nothing to gain.

In December 2001, she still had no success at the Baodao Golden Horse Awards, not even a nomination.

In 2005, the film "Blue Red", in which she played the leading role, premiered at Cannes. The film won the Jury Prize and was nominated for the Palme d'Or.

As the leading heroine, she was not even nominated for an Actor Award.

The repeated blows made her realize the reality.

Of course, she can show off, and her background is even stronger than Han Chong's.

"September?" Wang Shu pretended to be surprised, and then said with a smile: "August. One month is enough."

"I originally planned to finish this drama within a month."

After listening to Wang Shu's answer, Fan Binbin smiled and said intentionally or unintentionally: "Director Wang, I have told you before that I will focus on developing in the film industry from now on."

"After you finish working together on the idol drama, will you have the opportunity to work with Director Wang on another movie?"

A director who has won a Best Actress at Cannes is still very popular in the eyes of many actors who want to win awards.

Wang Shu is very popular now.

When Wang Shu heard this, he knew that Fan Binbin might have guessed some reasons why Zhou Xun was willing to star in his idol drama, so he smiled and responded: "Of course."

A verbal promise is not a practical promise. Let alone Fan Binbin, even if Zhao Yanzi and others ask him this, he will answer like this.

Anyway...nice words don't cost money.

A smile appeared on Fan Binbin's face after hearing this. She didn't know what Wang Shu was thinking, but she just assumed that Wang Shu did have the intention to cooperate with her.

From her point of view, there is no need to continue to ask more questions than the gain is worth the loss.

Because as long as there is intention, then everything is easy to say.

After that, it was nothing more than pulling and pulling based on interests.

"If I could win an award at the three major European awards for "Lost in Capital" (Apple)."

"Or sadly only get nominated."

"Presumably, Wang Shu will be more willing to cooperate."

Fan Binbin was calculating in his mind and responded with a smile: "Then I look forward to cooperating with Director Wang in movies in the future."

"Don't worry, Director Wang, for this idol drama, I will try my best to satisfy Director Wang."

Wang Shu also knew that Fan Binbin's last words were just polite words to flatter him in a low profile, and then he smiled politely and said: "I am very satisfied that Sister Binbin can come."

"Although this drama is an idol drama, it can also be entertaining."

"I can't tell you exactly on the phone."

"Sister Binbin, if you have time, you can come to our company with your agent."

"While discussing the script in detail, if Sister Binbin has no objection, we can also discuss the contract in detail."

Fan Binbin knows that judging from the box office and ratings of Wang Shu's current works, whether they are movie scripts or TV series scripts, they are not bad.

I also know that the script of Wang Shu’s idol drama is not bad.

Zhou Xun's ability to agree to appear also proves this matter from the side.

And this is one of the reasons why Fan Binbin agreed to star.

"Okay, I'll go to Director Wang's company in the afternoon." Wang Shu's words about Sister Binbin brought a smile to Fan Binbin's face, which had been depressed for most of the past six months, and she immediately responded.

"Then I will wait for Sister Binbin at the company." Wang Shu smiled and said politely. “Director Wang said that, I’m so embarrassed.” Fan Binbin squeaked.

Wang Shu smiled and continued chatting with him for a few words, and then hung up the phone.

Then, he began to look for the second female lead among the actresses.

There were so many actresses that he was dazzled.

"Li Xiaoran" Wang Shu fixed his eyes on Li Xiaoran's photo and fell into a brief thought.

The image of the second female lead cannot overshadow the first female lead, and she also needs to have certain characteristics.

Especially the actresses in idol dramas must be as beautiful as flowers, otherwise they will just give people an uncoordinated feeling.

Few people can match Fan Binbin's beauty, but Li Xiaoran cannot.

And Li Xiaoran has towering peaks, which is a major feature.

After squeezing in some clothes, you can look more upright.

In this way, on other tracks, she is better than the female number one.

In addition, Li Xiaoran is in the capital, very close.

Taken together, he is indeed a very suitable candidate for the second female lead.

However, Li Xiaoran got involved with Sun Donghai last year, which put Wang Shu in trouble.

Sun Donghai's background
  Yanpo was beheaded
  The hidden father of Zhang Bozhi’s three sons
  And Sun Donghai has a strong desire to control Li Xiaoran.
  Wang Shu felt that it would be better for the second female lead to choose someone else.

Although Li Xiaoran was only asked to play the second female lead, Sun Donghai would definitely come to visit the cast.

Sun Donghai, who came to visit the class, would also see Fan Binbin, so he was not allowed to take this opportunity to get in front of Fan Binbin.

Then there will be a lot of trouble again.

"Forget it about Li Xiaoran, it's not like there are no other actresses." Wang Shu weighed it up and decisively gave up on Li Xiaoran.

It's not that he's afraid, it's that there's no need to cause unnecessary trouble for himself.

Especially at this stage.

Wang Shu flipped through the photos in front of him and stopped again.

"Yang Yue." Wang Shu took a look at Yang Yue's information. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and played the role of Jiang Yuyan in "The Legend of Jiang Yuyan" (Xiao Yu'er and Hua Wuque).

He looked at Yang Ming's information and thought about it carefully. Not only had he acted in idol dramas, but he also didn't choose roles. He accepted all the roles of the heroine and the supporting actress.

In addition, "The Legend of Jiang Yuyan" outshines the major protagonists as a supporting role, which also proves that his acting skills are good.

Although relatively flat, there are some features in her appearance that will not be overwhelmed by Fan Binbin's beauty.

Wang Shu immediately dialed the other party's phone number.

Yang Yan heard his cell phone ringing, picked it up and saw it was an unfamiliar phone number.

She was just a little confused and pressed the answer button.

"Hello." She said politely after the call was connected.

Even though it’s an unfamiliar number, it’s possible that it’s a call from someone in your circle regarding work-related matters.

Therefore, not only will they not hang around casually, but they will also respond politely.

"Hello, I am Wang Shu from Yishu Company." Wang Shu said with a smile when he heard a female voice coming from the other side of the phone.

"Ah?" When Yang Yan heard this, he subconsciously uttered a surprise. Then he realized that he had made a fool of himself and apologized in a panic, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Director Wang, I didn't expect you to call me suddenly. The phone call was so exciting at the moment.”

Wang Shu smiled and said, "I called because there is an idol drama that wants you to play the second female lead."

"It won't be clear for a while on the phone, and if we talk on the phone, you might think I'm a liar."

"Well, if you are interested, come to Yishu Company with your agent."

"We will discuss the specific matters in detail at that time."

“If you’re not interested or have no schedule, it’s okay to just say so.”

When Yang Ming heard this, she was already convinced that the person who called her was Wang Shu, and immediately replied politely: "I don't think Director Wang is a liar."

"There is also Director Wang's play. I am very interested in it and really want to cooperate with Director Wang."

"If Director Wang is in the company, I can go to your place with my agent now."

Although Yang Feng acted in many dramas and movies before 06, he really became popular in 06.

This year, "Little Fish and Flowers" and "Dragon Ball of the Demon World", which had premiered last year, were purchased by many TV stations and began to be bombarded on TV.

Because of this, Yang Zhen became popular.

After becoming popular, it’s not like he doesn’t accept non-protagonist roles.

Instead, the first female lead and the second female lead will accept roles as long as they are starring roles.

She would definitely not miss Wang Shu's scene, even if it was just the second female lead.

Because compared to other drama appointments, Wang Shu's drama appointments are more secure and valuable.

"Okay." Wang Shu responded with a smile, then thought of something and said, "But you don't have to rush over in the morning, you can come back in the afternoon."

"An actress will come in the afternoon. She is the female lead in the play, and she will also come to discuss the drama appointment in detail."

"If you don't mind, you can come back in the afternoon."

"As for who it is, I can't tell you directly yet. You will know after you come over to discuss it in detail."

(End of this chapter)