China Entertainment: Been working as a director since 03

Chapter 457 The Potential of a Best Actor

Chen Sicheng's level as a director is really average.

In the Chinese film industry, let alone being a top director, he can't even touch the tail of a first-rate director.

But this guy is a business genius, he knows commercial films too well.

He knows exactly what kind of people like to watch what kind of movies.

Compared with the big domestic directors, he has a rare advantage: he only makes commercial films and does not just entertain himself.

Because of this, his movies do very well at the box office.

"Director Li, you are too kind. I am actually your fan and I have seen all your works."

Chen Sicheng didn't expect that Li Yu would actually say that people like him are rare in the entire entertainment industry.

This is a very high evaluation coming from Li Yu.

After achieving success in TV dramas, he immediately switched to the film industry and achieved success again. Many people praised him as a genius.

Sometimes even he himself felt a little dizzy.

But he couldn't float in front of Li Yu.

Compared with ordinary people, he is a genius.

But compared with Li Yu, this genius instantly paled in comparison, even becoming a little watery.

Li Yu is the true genius that is beyond his reach.

When Li Yu was in his twenties, he had already become a top director in the television industry.

I have won all the most prestigious awards including the Golden Eagle, Magnolia, and Feitian Awards.

It was even more amazing after he switched to the film industry, and he has been at the peak ever since.

Let’s just say that, just based on the Palme d’Or that Li Yu won.

Unless there is a genetic mutation, he will never be able to catch up with Li Yu in his lifetime.

Chen Sicheng then introduced his girlfriend to Li Yu.

Li Yu did not forget that he brought Zhang Yi here today with the intention of regaining some face for Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi's former brothers would stab him in the back, but Li Yu would not.

Since Chen Sicheng introduced his girlfriend to Li Yu, Li Yu simply turned the topic to Zhang Yi and said, "This is Zhang Yi. You should be familiar with him. I heard that you told him that you met when you were filming "Soldier Assault". You two are famous good buddies in the circle."

The smile on Chen Sicheng's face became a little stiff.

Zhang Yi treated him as a brother.

When he was filming "Northern Love", Zhang Yi reduced his salary in order to support him, a screenwriter who was transforming into a director.

But he tricked Zhang Yi.

This is really not a very fair practice.

Chen Sicheng thought that Li Yu probably didn't know about this. He and Zhang Yi had already broken up.

After "Northern Ireland", Zhang Yi never contacted him again.

"Yes, very well. Director Li asked him to shoot his new movie Operation Nujiang River, right? It's really great that Director Li can take care of this good brother of mine."

Chen Sicheng replied with a dry laugh.

"Your good brother is a good actor, dedicated, works hard on filming, and has good acting skills.

It was because of these qualities in him that I invited him to star in my film "Operation Nujiang River".

If there is a suitable role in the future, I will give him priority consideration. I think he has the potential to become an actor."

Li Yu gave Zhang Yi enough face in front of Chen Sicheng.

Even Zhang Yi was frightened. He followed Li Yu here just to prove himself in front of this former brother who had stabbed him in the back.

As a result, Li Yu actually said that he has the potential to become a movie emperor?

Can he become an award-winning actor? Why can't even he believe it?
Chen Sicheng, who was standing opposite, was shocked.

Whether Zhang Yi has the potential to become a movie emperor is not the key.

The key is to listen to Li Yu's evaluation of Zhang Yi. Li Yu seems to be very optimistic about Zhang Yi and plans to promote Zhang Yi in the future. As a director, Chen Sicheng knows how easy it is for a director to promote an actor.

The only things capital can bring to actors are resources like parachuted roles.

Just like Da Tiantian in the original time and space, her resources were so good that all the female stars in the circle were far behind, and when she failed, she fell into the Mariana Trench.

When a capable director wants to promote an actor, there are many more things he can do than just using capital.

Highlight the character, design some eye-catching settings for this character, and design some famous scenes for this character that will make the audience remember...

The fact that Zhang Yingmou has made so many of his actresses famous is a good example of this.

Chen Sicheng glanced at Zhang Yi. Why? This guy was not good-looking. In the entertainment industry full of handsome men and beautiful women, he could only be considered average or even below average.

Why did he win Li Yu's favor?

There are so many actors with good acting skills, why does Li Yu choose him?
Chen Sicheng racked his brains but couldn't figure it out.

He only knew that Li Yu had really made Zhang Yi famous, and his situation would be a little awkward.

His brotherhood with Zhang Yi became a hot topic today when the movie version of "Northern Love" was released.

Zhang Yi has become famous, and this old incident might be brought up again by the nosy media.

Chen Sicheng was a little confused by what Li Yu had just said. He said a few perfunctory words and ran away with his girlfriend.

"This is weird. Did this kid Zhang Yi find something against Director Li? Director Li actually praises him so much."

Chen Sicheng couldn't help but complain.

"Maybe Director Li just simply admires his acting skills, okay?"

His girlfriend replied.

"The entertainment industry is not short of people with good acting skills. You have acted in many TV series. Isn't it common for supporting actors to outperform the main actors? Why can't they play the main role? It's simply because no one supports them."

Chen Sicheng retorted.

After thinking for a long time, Chen Sicheng finally acknowledged the reality that Li Yu wanted to support Zhang Yi.

"Famous directors are not omnipotent, nor do they have the ability to make anyone famous. It depends on whether the person has the destiny to do so."

Anyway, he thought Zhang Yi wasn't destined to have that fate.

For a person with ordinary looks to become famous through acting and win the Best Actor award, it is extremely difficult.

"Director Li, you are giving me too much face, aren't you? Best Actor? I don't even dare to dream of such a thing."

Zhang Yi spoke only after he saw that Chen Sicheng had disappeared.

"Don't underestimate yourself, your acting skills are very good, and you act like a crazy actor on the set.

An actor like you just needs a chance to become famous. Once you become famous, you will be bombarded with invitations to film. "

Li Yu commented.

"Ugh……"

Zhang Yi sighed.

He understands the truth. How could he not understand that as long as a person is famous, there will be good people around him.

But the problem is that he can't become famous.

He has been in the industry for so many years, but he has always been lukewarm.

Wang Baoqiang, who acted with him in "Soldier Assault" back then, became famous all over the country for his role as Xu Sanduo.

When Chen Sicheng started acting, he was only considered a second or third tier actor, but he has been very successful since his transformation.

He was the only one standing still, and even he himself did not have much confidence in becoming famous.

All I can say is, I hope “Operation Nujiang” can make him famous.

However, according to his experience, group portrait films like "Operation Nujiang" better highlight the director's ability.

It’s hard to say whether he can become famous as an actor through movies.

(End of this chapter)