Qian Yan

Chapter 62
Yan Weiran sighed helplessly at this casual attitude of coming and going as soon as he was called, and went outside to contact Wei Zexi after looking at the sleeping children: "Young Master Wei, I'm outside, what's the matter?" ?"

"Recently there is a movie, which is definitely a hit. The original book is popular all over the world. Even the president of the United States was photographed looking at the English translation of the book. It has sold millions of copies in China! It just so happens that Huanyu participated in the investment , the shape has not been decided yet, you clean up, I will introduce you to meet the director."

Yan Weiran was a little surprised, and said, "I'm so busy right now, I've been scheduled to do styling and makeup for half a year, how can I have time to do film and television makeup?"

"Stupid! You are an Internet celebrity makeup artist now. Everyone knows that your makeup is very strong, but the problem is that you don't know your modeling ability. A makeup artist who has no originality and can only do imitation makeup is insane It's just a makeup artist, not a stylist, right?"

Yan Weiran admitted that Wei Shao's words seemed to have some truth.

"Besides, being an internet celebrity means being recognized at a low level, which means that the people love to see it. You are now very popular in video clicks and reposts, and you are indeed very popular. However, you are not yet high in the industry and cannot be fully recognized by the industry. If you can’t get the status in the industry, you will always be the low-end and cheap performance of the common people, and if you want to be a brand, you may also be low-end, or become an online celebrity cosmetics, are you willing?”

I have to say that Wei Zexi, who majored in finance, is different. In contrast, Yan Weiran really hasn't thought so far.

So she said convincingly: "I'm outside now, so shall I go find you?"

"No, I'll give you an address, you just go there and report my name."

So, for the first time in his life, Yan Weiran wandered to the crew hotel easily by going through the back door, and knocked on the director's door with contempt for himself.

"Hello, I'm Yan Weiran introduced by President Wei Zexiwei."

The director with a moustache obviously had a good time with others, and when he heard her self-introduction, he squeezed out a smile: "Ms. Yan, hello, I have heard of your name for a long time, and I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Yan Weiran smiled and shook hands with him.Judging by the director's attitude, Wei Shao really greeted her well.

Of course, she couldn't just ask about the start-up time and so on. First, she introduced her basic situation: "I heard Mr. Wei mentioned that the crew here needs a stylist. I worked as a makeup artist for several crews in Hollywood before." , At that time, my teacher was responsible for the styling of some large-scale film and television dramas, and I studied with her for several years, and also did part of her styling, so I recommended myself to come here to see if there is any suitable place for me."

Originally, everyone knows the words of these scenes. At this time, just smile and nod to compliment each other a few times, that is hello, me, hello, everyone, and you can start working.

Hearing what she said, the director shook his head sadly, and said, "To be honest, the styling of this play is too difficult. I have already gone to four or five stylists—all of them are well-known in China. It's coming soon, but I haven't settled down yet, I'm so worried that I can't sleep all night, look at the top of my head, it's almost bald!"

An ominous premonition suddenly rose in Yan Weiran's heart, and he asked, "Is there any problem with the styling?"

The director looked at her with despair, and said, "The number one female is Qiu Yun."

Yan Weiran was shocked.

She finally discovered that Wei Zexi didn't open a back door for herself, but dug a hole for herself.

Who would have thought that in this movie that was supposed to be a hit, the heroine would be a 43-year-old actress who had frequent plastic surgery, her acting skills had been consistent for decades, and she was also a bad actor. She was notorious in the industry and hadn't been in a movie for several years, Qiu Yun.

When the director saw her expression, he showed a more sad expression than her: "This play is adapted from a science fiction novel. The original work can be called a great masterpiece, and won the highest international science fiction award."

Yan Weiran asked with difficulty: "Then why did you choose this heroine?"

"Qiu Yun's husband registered a cultural company called Basui. After the author wrote the book, he bought the copyright. At that time, the author was still unknown. Not only was the price extremely low, but he also signed the copyright for 15 years. "

"15 years..." Even an outsider like Yan Weiran couldn't help but gasp.

"This year is the sixth year." The director spread his hands, "So, countless film and television companies approached Basui Culture for copyright, and they were all scared away. Because they demanded that no matter what the cast, the heroine must be Qiu Yun."

Yan Weiran took a look at the biography of the character next to him, and the second thing written on it was:
Xin Pang Pang, the heroine. 16 years old, pure and dull girl.Since childhood, he was implanted with a smart chip by his scientist father, his memory was eroded by various data, and his mind was compressed to the lowest level...

This setting... Yan Weiran was in despair.It was an impossible challenge for a 16-year-old who had undergone several facelifts to play this 43-year-old blank role. Her first reaction was the same as that of other stylists—run away.

The director saw her despair, and said: "So I am very grateful to Mr. Wei for introducing Ms. Yan to us, but this challenge is indeed a bit bigger, and other experienced people who have been in the industry for decades are afraid to take over. Ms. Yan, you are still so young and have no previous experience. I think you should think about it again. After all, this drama has received too much attention. They were all scolded, and the stylist had to endure the storm, so it might not be good in the end. Ms. Yan's career has just started, so why bother to go through this muddy water?"

Yan Weiran forced a smile, nodded and said, "Then let me think about it..."

As soon as she went out, she called Wei Zexi, planning to scold him severely.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Wei Zexi picked up the phone, he said, "How about it, isn't it a great challenge?"

"Simply a surprise!" Yan Weiran walked to the corner window, took two deep breaths of fresh air, and said, "This mess can't be done, how can someone like Qiu Yun play the heroine?"

"Let's just act, we are thankful that Qiu Yun's husband doesn't ask to play the leading role!"

Yan Weiran smiled wryly: "Young Master Wei, you really can think about it."

"Things are in such a situation now, we can only try our best to go in the best direction, otherwise Qiu Yun will be 50 years old after a few more years, it is really hopeless." Wei Zexi said indifferently, " Besides, what's wrong with Qiu Yun's acting? The topic is so hot, once the movie's word-of-mouth hits the market, you can push it to her, it's all her fault, we have no pressure!"

"What if the audience resists and the box office is not good?"

"It can't be bad! This book has such a high standard, such a good reputation, and it is a rare sci-fi masterpiece in China. It is equivalent to a life-saving medicine for the audience. Don't talk about Qiu Yun, even if you spread a handful of mouse shit If you go in, people will pinch their noses and pour it down!"

Yan Weiran was silent for a moment, then asked: "So, even if the shape is not good, it's not my fault?"

"Yes, it's all that woman's fault, you are invincible!"

You really know how to play in this circle... Putting down the phone, Yan Weiran only had this one thought in his mind.

"Do you still want to try?" The director looked at Yan Weiran who had returned to him, and asked.

"Well, I want to see the settings of the previous stylist first, and then I can see if I can do it."

The director scratched his head and said, "Well, when the first few stylists ran away, they had already figured out the initial concept of 'Yao Clan people'. I'll show you the photos of the makeup trial at that time."

Yan Weiran returned home with the materials, and went to buy the original novel when passing by the bookstore.There are two thick books, and she read them fascinated while lying on the sofa at home, completely indulging in those gorgeous and magnificent scenes.

It wasn't until it got dark that she could no longer read the words clearly, so she got up and turned on the lights, ordered takeaway, and finished reading the book while eating.Sitting at the dining table, taking advantage of the emotions that arose while reading, she compared the biography of the characters given by the director and the characters of various tribes and galaxies, and quickly outlined the initial makeup and hair styles of each character.The body part needs to be discussed and adjusted with the costume shape, and she only made a note of her thoughts on the side.

After recording all the preliminary ideas, she looked through the concept drawings made by the previous stylists.It may be due to the needs of the plot or the requirements of the director, but the female leader of the Yao clan, which accounts for a certain proportion in the book, has become the design that everyone has always chosen first.

In the original book, the author’s description of the female leader can be summed up as——

A woman who will stand out everywhere, her ability to attract attention is unmatched.

According to this concept, some stylists do avant-garde styles; some have bald heads and colorful hair, so it’s weird; Straight from the literal sense, making her into a full-body glittery look...

"Oh my god, sister, why are you looking at these ghost-headed and toad-eyed people in the middle of the night?" Pandora's voice came from behind, startling Yan Weiran who was looking at the photo.She looked at the time, it was already past two o'clock in the morning, and she couldn't help asking: "Why did you come back after playing until now?"

"I met a handsome guy in a bar here. If I can't help it, I will be the one, so I chatted for a while. Sis, you are not allowed to stay up late with your body, so hurry up and rest, huh?"

"But I still..."

"Don't pay it back, go to sleep, go to sleep, I'm in a hurry with you if you don't go to sleep."

(End of this chapter)