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Chapter 560 Friendship Price?
Three days later, the auditions ended.

Some are happy and some are sad.

The good news is that we entered the second round.

The sad thing is that I was eliminated.

Pacific Rim is a man's movie, and most of the main characters are male.

Mei Ting has already been chosen to play the female lead Wang Shu, so even if Gao Yuanyuan, Li Xiaolu, Yan Danchen and others came to audition, they would not get the role.

However, they don't know that they still have expectations in their hearts.

For example, all of them entered the second round, but in reality they were not selected at all.

Not only do they have expectations, but Zhang Ziyi does too.

She flew back to China from Hollywood specifically to have dinner with Wang Shu.

The domestic entertainment industry emphasizes interpersonal relationships, and Wang Shu was very considerate and agreed.

The two met in a high-end Western restaurant.

Zhang Ziyi specially chose the location because she felt that Wang Shu was now a big Hollywood director and she was also working in Hollywood, so the meeting had to be Western-style to suit the mood.

After sitting down, Wang Shu glanced at Zhang Ziyi in front of him. Who would have thought that a beach photo of Zhang Ziyi in January this year became popular all over the country.

If it weren't for this photo, Wang Shu might still think that Zhang Ziyi was a bit unique.

Ever since he saw this photo, all he wanted to say was, ugly.

With that little capital, even if Wang Erdi stood naked in front of him, he would not even look up.

As for the exposure of the beach photos, the blame lies with Tianya Forum.

2009年1月6日，一位网名叫“在火星上照镜子”的网友于下午2：30在天涯论坛上发了一个题为“章紫怡与男友海滩亲密晒玉体露春光”的帖子。

She also posted many pictures of Zhang Ziyi and her boyfriend on the beach, which quickly attracted a large number of netizens. The post received more than 62 hits in a short period of time, and received thousands of replies.

This post was quickly reposted by many websites and became a hot topic online. Some netizens described this set of photos as a "New Year's blockbuster."

In fact, the earliest poster was a Tianjin netizen on China Entertainment Network, who directly posted the URL of the foreign website where the original photo was located.

After seeing the post, domestic netizens quickly logged into the foreign website, which directly caused the website to be paralyzed due to excessive traffic.

There are 81 photos in this set, all of which are scenes of Zhang Ziyi and her boyfriend Vivi Nevo on the beach.

In the photo, Zhang Ziyi is wearing a bright red bikini and her toes are painted with colorful nail polish. She put aside the burden of being an international movie star in public and did leg stretching and yoga-like movements to warm up on the beach. She then did some splits and backbends, and of course, she also played in the water with her boyfriend and strolled on the beach.

It is said that the photos were taken by foreign paparazzi on the French island of St-Barts in the Caribbean Sea, when Zhang Ziyi and her boyfriend Vivi were on vacation there.

After this set of photos was posted online, it sparked heated discussion among netizens.

Many netizens have complaints about Zhang Ziyi's bold style.

Netizen "Wearing a vest to go to the market" said: "I want to cry... Ziyi, why don't you pay attention to your image?"

Netizen "海的风" said: "Celebrities also have private lives, but they are public figures after all. To be so bold and reckless in public places is disrespectful to the public and will also affect her personal image."

Some netizens also defended Zhang Ziyi. Netizen "ZHQS" said that this was "a very common thing" on beaches abroad.

Another netizen also said: "Foreign countries are indeed very open. I have seen many nude photos of European and American female stars on the beach. As an artist, Zhang is not the first, but she is the first female star in China to do so."

It doesn’t matter whether she is the first or not. What matters is that since this set of pictures came out, Zhang Ziyi has lost her filter.

Many people previously thought that Zhang Ziyi had some extraordinary qualities and appeal, but since then, few people regard her as a goddess, but rather as ugly.

Not only is it as thin as a bamboo pole and plain, it is also very dark.

There are so many female celebrities in the entertainment industry, and this one is really lacking in comparison.

In addition, she licked her face and fed grapes to Chen Long, and was ridiculed by the Hong Kong circle
If there is anyone in the entertainment industry who lies in front of Wang Shu, he has no interest in them, and Zhang Ziyi is one of them.

"Director Wang, long time no see." Zhang Ziyi said with a smile.

She has been looking for opportunities in Hollywood over the years, but has never been successful.

Although a movie starring her, "The Knight" (villain), was released in North America in March this year, the movie was filmed in early 2007.

It was originally scheduled to be released at the end of 2007, but the response to the internal test screening was poor, so some scenes were re-shot in early 2008 and premiered on August 2008, 8.

The premiere received poor response and the film was withdrawn immediately.

发行公司将上映时间原定的2008年8月15日改定为2009年3月6日。

After its release, it was another flop.

In the original timeline, if the movie flopped, she would be half-kicked out of Hollywood.

The other half lies with her boyfriend.

By the next year, she broke up with her boyfriend, which meant that her hopes of making it in Hollywood were slim, so she had to return to China to develop her career.

Now, for her who has been half-kicked out of Hollywood, perhaps there is still a chance for her to make a name for herself in Hollywood.

This opportunity is Wang Shu’s co-production film.

So, she came to me.

This is very much in her element.

The movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" was originally scheduled to be starred by Manyu Cheung, but she approached the crew and recommended herself, and then snatched the role with a salary that was ten times lower than Manyu Cheung's.

"Long time no see." Wang Shu responded with a smile.

He knew why Zhang Ziyi was looking for him, and Zhang Ziyi also knew that Wang Shu knew why she was looking for him. Wang Shu also knew that Zhang Ziyi knew that he knew the reason but didn't say it, and Zhang Ziyi also knew that Wang Shu knew.
In short, no one is a fool and they all know what is going on.

Zhang Ziyi knew in her heart that since Wang Shu had not contacted her in advance for this co-production, he certainly had not considered asking her to play the leading female role.

But it doesn’t matter. Memoirs of a Geisha didn’t approach her back then, and she eventually got the role by recommending herself.

now
It's just continuing to recommend myself.

If it were an ordinary director, Zhang Ziyi would definitely not be able to lower herself to such a low standard.

However, Wang Shu is an Oscar-winning director and has enough status.

Zhang Ziyi smiled and said, "Director Wang, I think you know why I asked you out, so I won't beat around the bush."

After saying that, he looked at Wang Shu confidently and said, "What do you think of me?"

"She's very beautiful, a rare beauty in the entertainment industry." Wang Shu lied with his eyes open.

Whether in terms of age or debut time, Zhang Ziyi can be considered a senior, and younger newcomers like Wang Shu naturally have to maintain respect for their seniors.

This is social etiquette.

Besides, complimenting someone verbally doesn’t cost any money, and it certainly doesn’t involve giving yourself to them, so there’s no need to be stingy.

If praising him meant he had to pledge himself to Zhang Ziyi, Wang Shu would absolutely refuse.

"Haha." Zhang Ziyi laughed happily. She knew that Wang Shu was pretending to be confused, so she continued nonchalantly, "I'm asking about the co-production. What do you think of me? Do I have the chance to play the leading role?"

As a big-name actress who has stepped onto the international stage, she would definitely not go for an audition. Even if she had the idea, she would inquire privately.

Just like now.

"Uh..." Since Zhang Ziyi asked without any tact, Wang Shu had no choice but to answer. He smiled and said, "Sister Ziyi, actually after the auditions, we already have an actress we like." He did not say that he had already made his choice because he did not trust Zhang Ziyi's character.

If the news gets out, many people will find out that the leading actress has been decided right after the auditions. In this case, she must have been chosen long ago.

By then, a rhythm will inevitably be created.

Even if Zhang Ziyi doesn't reveal it now, it doesn't mean that she won't reveal it many years later. By then, there will inevitably be a rhythm.

When Zhang Ziyi heard this, she had expected it, and even said that based on her experience in the industry, she guessed that Wang Shu might have already decided on the female lead.

Otherwise, since it was a co-production, there was no reason why Wang Shu would not invite her to audition for the role.

Only when the roles have been decided will they not be invited.

She made such a judgment because compared with other domestic actresses, only she and Gong Li have stepped onto the international stage.

Since Wang Shu is planning a co-production, he must focus on the overseas market.

As long as they focus on the overseas market, when choosing actresses, they can either cast European and American actresses, or they may end up choosing between her and Gong Li.

Now that Wang Shu hasn't contacted her, there is only one possibility, that is, the heroine has been chosen.

Excluding European and American actresses, this person is most likely Gong Li.

After all, Gong Li and Wang Shu have worked together before and they have a good relationship.

"It's not that you've taken a fancy to her, right? But you've already decided on the female lead, right?" Zhang Ziyi teased with a smile.

Of course Wang Shu would not admit it, and then he smiled and said, "Sister Ziyi, you think too much."

There are so many actresses in the domestic entertainment industry, why is Zhang Ziyi able to stand out and step onto the international stage?

It is because she knows how to pretend, how to humble herself, how to lick, and how to scheme.

Relatively speaking, Gong Li completely slept with the newly rising national master, and rose to fame along with the national master.

Without the national master, there would be no classic works. Even the opportunity to star in Stephen Chow's films was only available after he became famous for starring in the national master's films.

To put it simply, it means taking advantage of the national teacher's rise.

Zhang Ziyi is relatively different. Although she also became famous because of the works of the national teacher, she failed to win the award.

He was later recommended by the national master to the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", where he also showed his hard work and perseverance.

Li An saw all of this and immediately added more scenes for her.

After that, he went to Hollywood, lowered his posture and licked Chen Long in various ways, and then obtained some resources.

It can be said that the reason she was able to step onto the international stage was not only due to opportunities, but also due to her "hard work".

It is said that opportunities always come to those who are prepared, and Zhang Ziyi is always ready.

In comparison, Gong Li’s ability to step onto the international stage was not due to whether she had been prepared, but because she slept with Zhang Yimou.

There is a 15-year age difference between Lao Mouzi and Gong Li. Lao Mouzi slept with Gong Li while filming a movie at such an old age.

In the future, if Wang Shu looks for some grown-up actresses born in the 00s to star in his movies, perhaps each of them will have the same idea as Gong Li and sleep with the elderly Wang.

For example, Jiang Yiyi, Zhao Jinmai, Zhang Zifeng, Ouyang Nana and so on.

Maybe Yao Anna would also have such thoughts.
If it was Yao Anna, Wang Shu would definitely resist.

Even if Nintendo gave Huawei to him, he still fought back.

It's not like he can't make money, so there's no need for him to sleep with a girl 15 years younger than him like Zhang Yimou at his old age.

Really, it’s so bad that it’s oozing with pus.

Unlike him, it was all the bad things of others that brought disaster to this innocent young man.

All I can say is that Wang Shu has paid a lot along the way, and has shed a lot of bitter tears.

"Haha." Zhang Ziyi laughed and didn't believe it at all.

But she would not ask further questions. For many things, it is enough to know the situation. If she continued to ask, it would make the situation awkward. She immediately said, "Director Wang, this play is very important to me. If I have the opportunity to participate, I can offer a friendship price."

Normally, big-name actresses will only lower their prices when taking roles in art films.

When making commercial films, the goal is to get the highest pay possible.

But, this is usually the case.

If an actor needs film and television resources to maintain his popularity, he will lower his price and take on commercial films.

For example, Zhang Yuqi starred in Stephen Chow's "The Mermaid" for free.

Although she did not receive any salary, after the movie was released, she not only maintained her popularity but also earned a lot from other sources.

This wave is not a loss.

Of course, Zhou Xingxing still gave her a small red envelope afterwards.

Having said that, only actors like Zhang Yuqi who can't win awards would do this.

Few actors who can win awards are so shameless.

For example, if Zhang Ziyi were to star in other domestic commercial films, she would never lower her own price.

Not only does he not lower his own value, but he is also able to change the script with ease.

It would be different with Wang Shu's co-production, as it would give her a chance to raise her head in Hollywood again.

With such attractions and benefits, she is willing to lower her own price.

However, Wang Shu was not interested even if she starred in the film for free.

Because he had already chosen Mei Ting as the heroine, it was impossible to change her.

Of course, if Zhang Ziyi approached China Film, Wanda, Shanghai Film, Warner, and Fox and expressed their willingness to perform for free, they would definitely be very willing.

From their point of view, Zhang Ziyi, who receives no pay, is a hundred times more valuable than Mei Tingxiang.

However, it was useless for Zhang Ziyi to look for others.

It is undeniable that because "Pacific Rim" is a co-production, Wang Shu cannot have absolute casting rights.

But, he happens to have the right to cast the male and female protagonists.

For the male lead, he chose Chen Long, without any controversy.

Mei Ting was chosen as the heroine. Although everyone was a little surprised, it was not unacceptable after Chen Long was confirmed to be the male lead in a movie that mostly features men.

Zhang Ziyi contacted him after she found out that the casting rights for the heroine were in Wang Shu's hands.

If the casting rights for the heroine were in the hands of Warner, Fox, or China Film, she would have gone there directly to contact them instead of coming to Wang Shu.

"Friendship price?" Since Zhang Ziyi asked so, Wang Shu couldn't refuse directly, but asked in surprise.

"Yes, friendship price!" Zhang Ziyi smiled and did not comment.

Wang Shu heard this and glanced over.

Friendly price?
50 once?

(End of this chapter)