Chapter 434: Before Casting
The official Weibo of "Sword and Sword" announced the roles that will be determined through casting this time.
Many people were surprised to find that the most important male, female, and second female characters in the play were listed, and their hearts suddenly became lively.
If you can play an important role in such a big-budget drama, it will definitely be an important resume for the actor himself.
Immediately, many interested people showed their talents and inquired about the news through various channels, and soon found out the general situation of the current preparations for this drama.
The director is Kai Cheng, his abilities are average and his personality is not very strong.
Chief screenwriter Ye Zhiqiu is an important figure. As the original author, he should have great power over the specific casting.
More importantly, it is said that Huahai Entertainment is actually casting this time, and all the announced roles have not been confirmed yet.
At this time, many actors became excited.
Although the entertainment industry looks glamorous on the surface, the competition for resources between actors is actually far more exciting than outsiders imagine. Many times, being able to get a role depends not on acting skills, but on the resources, connections, etc. behind it.
For example, Huanyu Film and Television recently announced that it has spent a huge investment of 300 million to prepare the new costume drama "The Splendid Young Master". There is no casting. From a male and a female to a maid who can show several scenes, all the actors have been designated.
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On the surface, it is a TV series, but inside it is a business of exchange of interests.
The TV series "Sword and Fairy" has suddenly become a "must compete" opportunity in the minds of many unemployed actors.
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Huahai Entertainment, after the casting news for "Sword and Sword" was released, audition resumes came like snowflakes.
The popularity of casting for "Sword and Fairy" is terrifying. Just the role of the female lead "Zhao Ling'er" received more than a thousand resumes...
Fortunately, in order to reduce the workload, Ye Zhiqiu made a "character portrait" for each character, and asked the staff to strictly follow the above requirements for age, general appearance and characteristics to conduct preliminary screening. As expected, the workload was greatly reduced.
Those who want to participate in the audition include actors with professional backgrounds and actors who have been famous for a long time. Of course, there are also people who are trying to try their luck.
For example, although you have acted in many TV series before, you said that you are an eldest sister who is nearly forty years old. Can I let you play Zhao Ling'er?
Also, has this uncle read the original work? Jiu Jianxian is a romantic and unrestrained image, not Jiu Mengzi who "drinks to death". You are so drunk that your nose is red. You are a piece of shit.
In order to get the chance to audition, no matter what, I honestly submitted my resume according to the published contact email, hoping to be invited. Anyone with a little bit of connections would try their best to find out the information.
As a key figure, Ye Zhiqiu was naturally approached by many people.
Huahai Entertainment, Ye Zhiqiu's cell phone ringtone rang in the recording studio.
Ye Zhiqiu looked at the screen and saw a call from Qin Zi.
After the two left their contact information on the "Longing for Life" program, they basically became friends in their address books. However, Qin Zi often commented on Ye Zhiqiu's Weibo to support new songs.
Ye Zhiqiu nodded to Phoenix Legend, motioning for them to take a look first and answer the phone.
"Hello, how are you Zhiqiu~" Qin Zi's voice came from the other side of the phone.
Ye Zhiqiu smiled and said: "Hello Queen, what are your instructions?"
Some time ago, Ye Zhiqiu composed the theme song "Borrow from Heaven for Another Five Hundred Years" for the large-scale Machiavellian costume drama "Da Xia Dynasty". In the drama, Qin Zi played the role of the queen.
Qin Zi chuckled over there, and quickly held back her smile and said, "No, I can't bear your shouting. Even if I sell you, I can't even hire you as a bodyguard."
The two exchanged some pleasantries, and Qin Zi said: "Zhiqiu, I saw your Weibo. Isn't "Sword" recruiting actors?"
"Tell me the truth. The role of 'Qing'er' hasn't been decided yet, right?"
Ye Zhiqiu was slightly stunned and replied: "No, why, Sister Zi, are you interested?"
"Of course there is." Qin Zi said half jokingly and half seriously: "I submitted my resume to sign up immediately. Please help me to keep an eye on it and don't let others directly swipe it, otherwise I will be very embarrassed."
"I don't dare." Ye Zhiqiu laughed, "I'm just a little surprised. Sister Zi, you are such an excellent actor and you don't lack for filming."
"It's not a shortage." Qin Zi's faint voice came, "But there are few good scripts, and even less like "Sword of Immortal". If I had the choice, of course I would like to film your "Sword of Immortality"."
Ye Zhiqiu suddenly realized that what Qin Zi said was true. When the actors are equal or the pay gap is not big, actors will naturally want to participate in big productions.
Not only will the exposure be much higher, big productions will also be more likely to be included in the selection lists of major awards. If you can win the Best Leading Role and Supporting Actor awards, the actor's net worth will also rise accordingly.
After talking, Qin Zi continued: "An old aunt like me doesn't expect to compete with a young and beautiful girl for Zhao Ling'er, but I am still very confident in playing the role of Qing'er. Zhiqiu, please take care of me when you get there.
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Ye Zhiqiu understood and agreed with a smile.
Qin Zi also accepted the role as soon as it seemed good. Although Ye Zhiqiu was the original author and screenwriter, to be honest, the two of them had only met each other a few times, so it was impossible for him to give the role directly to him.
In the circle, it was common for people to be chatting and laughing one second, and turning their backs on others the next. She was pleasantly surprised that Ye Zhiqiu agreed to take care of them.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Zhiqiu didn't take the matter to heart.
He has watched some of the drama "Da Xia Dynasty", and Qin Zi's acting skills are still excellent.
In fact, in Ye Zhiqiu's mind, apart from the first female lead and the second female lead, the character "Qing'er" is indeed a very eye-catching supporting role in this drama.
He and Zhao Ling'er are both descendants of Nuwa, but Qing'er's emotional experience is more bumpy. In the play, Qing'er gets married to the sword master, but is abandoned because the sword master attains enlightenment on the night of their wedding, and then follows his mission to marry
The Witch King, the emotional entanglement with the Wine Sword Fairy, etc...
Generally speaking, if you want to play the role of Qing'er well, you really need some skills. I have to say that Qin Zi has a good vision and found her position immediately.
"Brother Yi and Sister Hua, let's continue..."
Before Ye Zhiqiu finished speaking about Phoenix Legend, the phone rang again.
Caller——Li Wenwen.
Zhuang Yi and Linghua looked at each other and sighed in their hearts, their boss is really busy.
Ye Zhiqiu had no choice but to answer the call, and heard a greeting that was exactly the same as Qin Zise's.
"Hello, talented man~ I didn't bother you, did I?"
"...I said yes."
"..." After two seconds of silence, Li Wenwen's resentful voice came, "Shall I leave then?"
Ye Zhiqiu was speechless and said directly: "I'm bothering you anyway, just go ahead and say it."
"If I can't win the championship in the "Singer" finals, I'll ask you to compensate me."
"Wow, you are a robber!"
Li Wenwen said in an exaggerated voice, "That won't work. I can't bear this responsibility."
"Okay, hang up."
Chapter completed!