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Chapter 35 Telephone
  In the afternoon, Wang Shu called Zhou Xiaofa from the company and ordered: "The news of the film audition will be announced to the public. The time is scheduled to start the day after tomorrow and last for three days."

"Understood." Zhou Xiaofa nodded and immediately followed Wang Shu's instructions.

Not long after the audition news was announced, Producer Luo from Raytheon called.

"Director Wang, we can completely select the actors internally. There is no need for open auditions, right?" Producer Luo was already very familiar with Wang Shu, so he went straight to the point without making any superficial insinuations.

There was dissatisfaction in his tone of voice. Why did Wang Shu announce such a big thing like a public audition without talking to the public?

After all, Guangguang is also one of the investors, right?

Wang Shu laughed and didn't care about the dissatisfaction in Producer Luo's tone at all. He said to himself: "Lao Luo, if anyone on your side wants to push over, just send me a personal name and I will consider it then. watch."

"Although we can't definitely choose the people from your side, if they are similar, the people from your side will naturally have an advantage."

Producer Luo savored Wang Shu's words carefully and asked with some discomfort: "So, Director Han agrees to open casting?"

Wang Shu did not answer, but pulled the tiger's skin and said earnestly: "Lao Luo, Director Han attaches great importance to this film and has high hopes for it."

"Needless to say." Producer Luo immediately interrupted Wang Shu, "I will participate in the audition with you."

"I will push a few people over here. Whether they can succeed or not depends on their luck."

"That's no problem. Guangguang is one of the investors and has the right to do so." Wang Shu agreed, "But don't talk nonsense then, you know it."

"Okay." Producer Luo interrupted Wang Shu impatiently, "I will not interfere with your casting rights. It is up to you to decide who to cast."

"However, I have to make it clear. If you choose some strange people but not people from our side, then we, the Light, will not be happy."

"Haha." Wang Shu smiled and said, "Lao Luo, just be patient."

"I also plan to use this film to win awards at the Berlin Film Festival. How can I fool around?"

"Isn't this just shooting yourself in the foot?"

Producer Luo thought so, so he said, "Then I'll see you on the audition day."

"Yes." Wang Shuo said with a smile, "I will prepare a comfortable chair for you then."

"There is no need for a comfortable chair. Just use your eyes to find the bright spots in the actors we push over." Producer Luo sighed.

Wang Shu patted his chest and assured, "Lao Luo, just relax. As long as the actors you recommend are suitable, they will definitely be used."

"Haha." Producer Luo smiled, "This is still a personal statement."

Then the two chatted for a few more words and hung up the phone.

Not long after, Wang Zhonglei called.

"Brother Wang, I heard that casting for the movie is about to begin?" Wang Zhonglei asked with a smile.

Who the hell is your brother Wang?
  Wang Shu complained in his heart.

But he sighed and said: "It is expected to start the day after tomorrow."

After a pause, he added, "Mr. Wang, I have to work hard to make this movie a success this time. The reason for making the casting public is to be responsible to the investors."

Combined with Wang Shu's tone and after listening to Wang Shu's words, Wang Zhonglei understood instantly, and the dissatisfaction in his heart dissipated a lot. He asked with a smile: "So, Director Wang is very confident that he can go to the film festival?"

"I don't have much confidence." Wang Shu sighed, "Anyway, just do your best. At least there is an explanation."

"I think Director Wang is very confident, otherwise he wouldn't have made the casting public." Wang Zhonglei didn't believe Wang Shu's lies.

If it was a predetermined role, he would also think that the script might be mediocre.

On the contrary, it is obviously led by Vice Chairman Han of China Film Group Corporation, and there is also Kuangwang's participation in the project, so it is impossible not to have internal referrals.

Internal referrals can sell personal favors and are part of the exchange of interests.

Under this premise, there is actually an open audition.

Then you must be careful about the script and want to find the actor who best suits the role, rather than directly making an appointment.

He has been working hard these days, but there has never been a clear answer. What does this mean?
  Wang Zhonglei didn't tell Wang Shen anything, but asked directly: "Director Wang, just tell me whether you have the right to cast the film, right?"

"Uh" Wang Shu hesitated for a moment, then said truthfully: "Yes."

This matter can no longer be concealed after the casting is over, so there is no need to shoot myself in the foot.

"That" Wang Zhonglei was about to speak, but was interrupted by Wang Shu's voice.

"Mr. Wang, although I have the right to cast, as I said just now, I have to be responsible for the investors." When Wang Shu said this, he emphasized the word investor.

Wang Zhonglei swallowed the words that were on his lips after hearing these words.

Who is the investor Wang Shu mentioned?
  Light?

That's what comes with it.

Not worth mentioning.

He sighed deeply and said, "On the day of the audition, I hope Director Wang will take care of Huayi's artists."

"Even if Mr. Wang doesn't say anything about this kind of thing, I will take it to heart." Wang Shu quickly promised, "As long as Huayi's artists meet the casting roles, Huayi's artists will definitely be chosen first."

"Mr. Wang, please rest assured about this."

"If it's anything else, I can't guarantee it."

"I think Mr. Wang, you should be able to understand my difficulties. I have to be responsible for the investors."

Wang Zhonglei suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness, and originally wanted to use Wang Shu's role in the movie as a resource to keep Fan Binbin.

At this time, you can only use the resources you have determined.

Since there was no clear benefit to be obtained from Wang Shu, Wang Zhonglei didn't talk much, just chatted a few words and hung up the phone.

Just as Wang Zhonglei finished calling, Wu Kebo called again.

"Mr. Wu, I have the right to cast, but I have to be responsible to the investors. I hope you can understand my difficulty."

Before Wu Kebo could speak, Wang Shu directly stopped the other party from casting spells.

Wu Kebo opened his mouth, swallowed the words that were already on his lips, and then said with a smile: "Where does Director Wang get so angry?"

"I called here to ask Director Wang if he has time so that we can have dinner together."

"I mentioned to Director Wang before that Chengtian will make big moves in the entertainment industry next."

"So I want to talk to Director Wang to see if we can have long-term cooperation in the future."

"Let's talk about this later, I'm very busy now." Wang Shu said tiredly.

"Have many people contacted Director Wang?" Wu Kebo asked casually.

Wang Shu sighed and said: "Not long after the news of the audition and casting was released, the ringing of the mobile phone has not stopped."

"Before taking Mr. Wu's call, I just had a phone call with Mr. Wang from Huayi."

"Mr. Wang from Huayi?" When Wang Shu mentioned Huayi, Wu Kebo's mood suddenly became anxious. He quickly asked in an insinuating way, "He came to Director Wang to recommend that Zhang Hanyu and Director Wang cooperate again. ?"

"No." Wang Shu replied without concealment, "Didn't I just say it? This public audition is to be responsible to the investors, so there will be no personal relationships involved."

"Who will be chosen depends mainly on the results of the audition."

Wu Kebo breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Wang Shu say this.

Cheng Tian was still trying to gain leverage over Huayi at this time. If Huayi got the role in this movie, it would be another bargaining chip for Huayi to keep the artist.

This can be very detrimental to Chengtian's business of leveraging the corner.

(End of this chapter)