That year Huayu

"Go and find out where the film copyright of this novel is now."

The next morning, Lin Nan called Yue Jun.

The latter was still a little confused: "Director Lin, are we going to film this story next?"

"Whether we shoot or not is another matter. Let's ask about the copyright first. I just have an idea now. I might change my mind in two days."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Yue Jun said nothing more, "Okay, I will send someone to inquire about the copyright in the morning."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan finished washing, got up and went next door to have breakfast.

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The news in the industry these past two days has been very interesting.

Over there, a group of actors, celebrities, and people in the industry were all trying to prove that they had never been to Sanya, or that they had been to Sanya but had never participated in any so-called "feast". For a while, the media and the Internet were noisy and very lively.

Jackie Chan is also being chased and scolded by a group of experts and netizens. Of course, there are more people supporting him.

A few years ago, Jackie Chan donated 4 of the 10 ancient Hui-style wooden buildings he purchased to Singapore. Now he has come up with the idea of ​​donating the remaining 6 buildings.

Just because they are actually planning a site to build a museum next to the university. The government also promises to allocate funds every year to properly maintain, maintain, and exhibit these ancient buildings free of charge to everyone around the world.

But in China, no local museums are built, and the officials are indifferent.

These ancient houses are nothing more than a pile of wood in a warehouse, constantly being eaten by termites.

Jackie Chan still has to spend tens of millions every year to protect these buildings, so he might as well just donate them.

Just like that, it was rotten there, and no one blamed it. But if you want to donate, you will immediately be attacked and kidnapped by a group of people from the commanding heights.

"Hey, that movie "Tianji: Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" is also scheduled to be released?"

Lin Nan saw the new movie information, and several posters were "well-intentioned".

Lin Zhiling is almost the main character, and the posters with Andy Lau either show off their legs or their figures.

The most eye-catching one is the one between Lin Chiling and Tong Dawei.

Tong Dawei had long pure white hair and looked like an island country. He just knelt there, leaning against Lin Zhiling. He hugged Lin Zhiling's bare legs, with a complicated look of admiration and some restraint...

"Not to mention how the movie is, this poster is quite interesting, full of island country style!"

Lin Nan smiled and muttered something in his heart.

Then he looked at Liu Yifei and Shu Chang: "I'm going to China Film Academy in the morning and watch "The Croods" in the afternoon?"

"Yeah, okay."

Liu Yifei finally cheered up, smiled at Lin Nan, and nodded.

"I won't be a light bulb anymore. I have to go back to work. There's an announcement." Shu Chang replied while drinking milk.

"Then the relationship is good, so I won't give it away."

Lin Nan pretended to be happy and said, receiving a pair of blank eyes from Shu Chang.

Liu Xiaoli looked at the children beside her, smiled and shook her head, saying nothing.

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At China Film Group, a large number of filmmakers from the industry come and go almost every day, most of them seeking connections or investment.

When Lin Nan arrived, there was even a crowd at the door.

"Director Zhang?"

Through the car window, Lin Nan saw Zhang Yimou and his party in the distance. They were getting into the car and preparing to leave.

Without a chance to say hello, Lin Nan gave up.

Driving into China Film Studio, Lin Nan felt a little disdainful at the crowd of filmmakers.

Although he was not familiar with these people, Lin Nan was somewhat impressed by their appearance.

It has been so many years in the blink of an eye, but these people are still the ones who need film support funds, and they are used to receiving handouts?

Maybe even the quota to apply for film support funds has been "monopolized" by these people.

"Brother Lin, I am in my second year of graduate school this year."

Lin Nan was shocked when she turned around and met Han Jianu.

"I said, you are in the second year of graduate school, what does it have to do with me?"

Lin Nan joked that as soon as he finished speaking, he remembered, "Graduation drama?"

"Um."

"Didn't Director Han say that he would open the back door for you?"

"This is a graduation project. Old Han would not do this."

"Feature film?"

When he asked this question, Lin Nan was already ready to bleed.

"Short film."

"Short film?"

"Yeah, I'm just starting out, so I can't compare with great directors like you. Even Zhao Yanzi directed a movie for the first time after so many years of acting. I'd better be conservative."

As she spoke, Han Jianu looked at Lin Nan and said with a smile:

"Brother Lin, let me use your company's team when the time comes. The equipment at Qingying Film Factory is too crude, and China Film's people and machines, and Old Han wants to avoid suspicion..."

"Haha, okay. I thought you were asking me to invest in a feature film."

"Short films are okay too."

Han Jianyu smiled slyly, not showing any embarrassment at all.

Yes, a short film is just a short film. It only costs a few hundred thousand at most, or even tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.

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Han Sanping obviously knew his daughter's plan, "Sorry to trouble you."

"Director Han is too polite, just think of it as her salary when she was the executive director of "Lost in Thailand". I just seemed to see Director Zhang."

Han Sanping nodded and replied: "Although he is Zhang Yimou, for some subjects, if you want to successfully establish a project and start shooting, you still need to say hello in advance to be on the safe side."

"new movie?"

"Yes, it's no problem under a special background. Tell me about what happened when you came here today."

"I want to check out the schedules of those movies that haven't been announced yet and choose a time for "Time Traveler." Lin Nan said directly.

"Here, see for yourself."

Lin Nan was not polite. With Guo Fan's current strength, he couldn't rush to the Lunar New Year stall, and the National Day stall was on hold.

Half an hour later.

"The summer holiday plus the Chinese Valentine's Day holiday will be on August 1st."

"It's good for you to look at that time now, but you may not know that there will be many movies scheduled for that schedule in the next two months."

"Then let the soldiers come and stop them. It's true."

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In the afternoon, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei went to see the movie "The Croods" together.

Again, Hollywood animated films are indeed far ahead of domestic ones in terms of plot and special effects, and the 3D cinema is almost full.

"I think you look a lot like that 'Xiao Yi' sometimes."

"Um?"

"When it's violent."

Lin Nan looked at his girlfriend who was grinding her teeth and teased her.

"Am I violent?"

Liu Yifei raised her delicate face, looked at Lin Nan, and sneered:

"Humph, you are dead. When you go back, you will see a more violent me."

Lin Nan grabbed Miss Liu's hand on his waist, which was very smooth, "I actually quite like it, um, really, I won't lie to you."

Liu Yifei looked at the submissive smile on Lin Nan's face and couldn't help but laugh. She said arrogantly: "Humph, it's too late..."

While most of the audience was still waiting for the easter egg, Lin Nan and the two had already slipped out of the theater.

When I got home, there was another batch of news on the Internet.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's "sneaky" appearance has appeared on the Internet. The light was relatively dark when they were secretly photographed.

"Surprise! I saw Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei in the cinema of "Crazy Primitives"!"

"They went to the movies again, why can't I meet them?"

"It looks very sweet..."

…

These are all small gossips, the real big news comes from Zhang Yimou.

"After "The Thirteen Beauties", the two went their separate ways, and director Zhang Yimou has finally approved a new film project!"

"It is reported that the new film directed by Zhang Yimou will be fully produced by LeTV Pictures and adapted from Yan Geling's novel "The Lu Criminal"."

Unlike Zhang Yimou's new film projects in the past, Zhang Weiping took care of everything, and the former did not interfere.

This time, Zhang Yimou himself stood up and wrote:

"I am very happy to work with Gong Li and Dao Ming again. Next, the crew will select suitable female leads and other supporting roles across the country, and conduct several months of training..."

As soon as this news came out, the film and television industry was shocked.

Countless actors and actresses flocked to the theater to buy the book "How to Know a Chinese Criminal".

It is undeniable that Zhang Yimou's movie is full of fatal temptation for actors in the industry.

Directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Gong Li and Chen Daoming.

This kind of lineup, even in supporting roles, is what most actors and actresses in the industry aspire to.

A large number of actors in the industry have sent congratulations, including those who have been looking for girls in the past, and they are also eyeing the second female lead.

For Gong Li, even a first-line actress or female star will not feel downgraded.

And looking at the subject matter, it is obvious that it can win prizes. Zhang Yimou's award-winning films are all shortlisted at least!

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Lin Nan looked at the book "How to Know a Lu Criminal" in Liu Yifei's hand. He didn't know if it was his misunderstanding. Why did he have a toothache?

Not only Liu Yifei, but also first- and second-tier young actresses in the industry are doing the same thing.

"The second female lead is also a key role, and she has a lot of scenes. She is the daughter of the male and female lead... She is good at dancing. She has a lot of dancing scenes?"

Listening to the reports of his subordinates, Cai Yinong became more and more excited and his eyes lit up.

…

"Submit your resume for me. You can practice dancing. Director Zhang also said that you can train..."

Yang Mi was urging Zeng Jia with a book in her hand.

"But we have already accepted "The Story of Ancient Swords"." Zeng Jia hesitated.

"Let's try it first. If it doesn't work, forget it. But if it works, maybe the schedule won't conflict. Even if there is a conflict, we'll talk about it when the time comes..."

At this moment, Yang Mi's old habit happened again.

…

"Tiantian, I have sent you an audition resume, please wait for the news."

"Thank you, Uncle Lu."

…

Major film and television companies, brokerage companies, actor studios, and those who manage artists are all taking action.

Looking at Liu Yifei in front of her with a pouted face and an expectant look on her face, Lin Nan felt a little helpless.

"Okay, can I call and ask?"

"Well, come on, come on." Liu Yifei became excited instantly.

"But I don't think there's much hope."

Ignoring Lin Nan's negative attitude, Liu Yifei had handed her cell phone to Lin Nan and wanted to watch him make a call.

The first call I made was blind tone.

Three minutes later, the second call came out with the same blind tone.

…

Looking at Liu Yifei, who was looking a bit sad, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile and said:

"Look, I'm definitely not the only one looking for Director Zhang, there are quite a few people calling him.

It's been ten minutes, but it's still: Please don't hang up, the number you dialed is currently on a call..."

Lin Nan had expected this situation.

Not just Zhang Yimou, but all the great directors, including Lin Nan, are like this.

Every time a new movie is released, as soon as the news gets out, there will be an influx of calls from people in the industry asking about casting, wanting to recruit people, or wanting to take away favors.

"Then, okay. We can wait. Maybe Director Zhang will call back soon."

As Liu Yifei spoke, she sat back on the sofa, ate fruit, and started petting the cat without even reading a book.

She also pulled Lin Nan over and used it as a pillow, which was really comfortable.

Before Zhang Yimou's call came, Jiang Yuerou called.

"Director Lin, the casting for Director Zheng Xiaolong is over. Do you want to come over and meet everyone?"

What this means is that the only person left is Zhou Xun, who is still flying around outside. As long as she comes back, she can turn on the phone.

"Then let's make an appointment for a meal tomorrow morning."

After choosing the roles, she still had to wait a month or two to start shooting. It was time for Lin Nan to meet the actors. After all, it was his company's project.

Just after finishing the call with Jiang Yuerou, Zhang Yimou's call came back.

Liu Yifei instantly sat up and watched Lin Nan answer the call.

"I was answering the phone just now. After I hung up, I saw your call. When I called, you were busy again."

It can be heard from Zhang Yimou's voice that he is in a good mood.

In the film industry, Zhang Yimou is well-known as a director who is energetic and can keep spinning.

"Director Zhang, I'm calling. It's nothing serious. I just want to ask about the role of the second female lead?"

Lin Nan got straight to the point and didn't hide anything.

"Haha, you are all asking about this. The call just now was from Gu Changwei, to his niece, the one named Ma Chun..."

Lin Nan played a foreign voice, and Liu Yifei could hear it from the side.

"You are probably asking for Yifei, right? Besides Yifei, I guess you won't call me several times."

"I can't hide it from Director Zhang. Well, that's right. I just asked Yifei if she is suitable?"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, there was a pause on the other end of the phone.

"I won't hide it from you. For the second female lead this time, I want to find someone who can dance professionally, preferably someone who has graduated with a major in dance. Whether or not she can act is a secondary matter..."

While Zhang Yimou was still talking, Lin Nan had already looked at Liu Yifei next to him and shook his head at her, no chance.

The latter pouted and puffed up his cheeks, feeling helpless and helpless.

"...In addition, Yifei is not a young actress now, and has already acted in many blockbusters. Her temperament itself is completely inconsistent with a grassroots and stupid girl like the second female lead, and the audience will be very surprised..."

Yes, Lin Nan understood it, and so did Liu Yifei.

Zhang Yimou may have never thought of using ready-made actors, so he had to choose from amateurs again.

He needs an amateur who is as blank as a piece of paper and can let him doodle. This is also the unifying characteristic of Mou Girl, an amateur debuts.

But no one expected that this time even the second female lead would have to do this. In the past, only the first female lead had this requirement.

All the actors in the industry have wasted their efforts and their audition resumes have been wasted.

"Forget it, I'm disturbing Director Zhang." Lin Nan didn't have any dissatisfaction.

"It's not a bother, let's do it next time. In the future, if there is a suitable role, I will let you know."

Hearing this, Lin Nan was a little confused. Has Zhang Yimou changed his temper? To actually give such a definite promise.

In his impression, Zhang Yimou never made such a role commitment.

"Then thank you, Director Zhang."

"You're welcome."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan showed his hands to Liu Yifei.

Although Miss Liu was a little discouraged, she was not too depressed. She originally had the attitude of giving it a try.

"Okay, I will feel relieved after getting the answer. Get ready and leave for Hollywood in two days."

One second he was a little discouraged, but the next second he was smiling again.

I can only say that she is indeed Liu Yifei. With her strong heart and self-regulation ability, she is the Liu Hanhan.

…

A large number of actors in the film and television industry are still chattering, eagerly waiting for a reply from Zhang Yimou's studio.

When will you reply to the email or phone call? When and where will you audition?

There may be hope and opportunities for other supporting roles, but the second female lead is doomed to fail.

The next day.

Lin Nan drove to the appointment and met the main creative staff of "Red Sorghum".

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