Chapter 502: Backing against a big tree, a great favor

Chapter 502: Backing against a big tree, a great favor

Liu Tao never dreamed of this.

Originally, she was just following the trend and joining in the fun on Weibo.

As a result, Zhou Yutang flipped the card.

"Teacher Liu, are you in the capital?"

"Here you are, no announcements recently."

"I have a role in a movie project here that would suit you very well. If you are free that evening, let's meet."

"..."

If he had not met Zhou Yutang at award ceremonies and receptions in some circles, Liu Tao took the initiative to talk and got his private phone number.

She almost thought it was a scam.

After all, there are quite a few female celebrities who have been exposed to be cheated.

Li Yao was defrauded of money, and even Tang Wei was defrauded.

After repeatedly confirming that the number was correct, Liu Tao began to hesitate.

I'm excited, but also hesitant.

She is not in the circle for nothing. The Governor of Jiangdong is well known. What serious project must be discussed at night?

I just thought that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was right in front of me, and maybe I could reach a higher level in my career.

After all, acting in movies can make you look good.

At my age, if I don't act, I will really be old.

Liu Tao gritted his teeth and told his husband that he would do his hair. Then he put on exquisite makeup and chose a dress that looked more dignified.

He took his manager to the brightly lit Jiangdong Entertainment Building.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!

There was a knock on the door.

Ni Ni opened the door and came in, leaned over and said a few words in the ear of Zhou Yutang who was chatting with Jin Yukun.

"Teacher Liu is here."

After seeing Zhou Yutang nod, she went out and brought Liu Tao into the room.

"Mr. Zhou."

Liu Tao walked into the room and felt a sudden change in his heart.

Zhou Yutang was sitting on the sofa with someone, and they were talking and laughing.

Seeing Liu Tao come in, Zhou Yutang stood up and greeted: "Teacher Liu, this is it. I have a play here, and there is a role in it that is particularly suitable for you. There were a lot of things during the day, so I took the liberty of making an appointment to meet in the evening. I hope Teacher Liu won't Sorry."

He really didn't lie. He had a video conference with Han Sanping during the day, and then he was busy auditioning for "Ghost Blowing the Lamp". He was only free at night.

"Where is it?"

Liu Tao also quickly regained his composure after being slightly distracted.

Although he was a little inexplicably disappointed, he still smiled and sat down on the leather sofa opposite Zhou Yutang under Zhou Yutang's warm greeting: "Mr. Zhou, I'm older than you, just call me Sister Tao. "

"This is Director Jin Yukun."

"Hello, Teacher Liu."

"Well, hello, Director Jin."

Liu Tao greeted him politely and chatted for a few more words before he finally understood.

It turned out that it was not Zhou Yutang's own project "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", but a play directed by the little-known Jin Yukun.

"Sister Tao, I actually watched your movie "The Good Wife" and your acting skills were really good. Acting in TV series has somewhat buried your acting skills. Are you interested in developing in the film industry?"

"Of course there is."

Liu Tao smiled like a shy young woman: "It's just that I don't know any great directors, so I don't have much chance to act in movies."

"I am the producer of this movie."

Zhou Yutang showed off his sharp tongue: "Director Jin is a very talented director. This drama is the best platform for you to show off your acting skills. You may have a chance to win an award..."

It wasn't just Jin Yukun who was stunned for a moment.

Even Liu Tao was confused.

Zhou Yutang was painting the cake affectionately, and during the process of painting the cake, which was fragrant and sweet, he vaguely mentioned that the movie was for prizes.

What is there to hesitate about?

Zhou Yutang personally extended an olive branch, which was really hard to refuse.

After confirming the schedule, Liu Tao couldn't resist the temptation and readily agreed.

"Done!"

The next step is to match the schedule with the agent. After Zhou Yutang saw Liu Tao off, he came back and took a drink of water: "Where did we talk?"

"President Zhou, you asked You Yong to play the role of village chief Xiao Weiguo."

"It's not a big problem. I've already said hello to Teacher You. Li Jian will play Xiao Zongyao and Gao Ye will play Huang Huan. If you have any questions about the remaining supporting characters, you can go to Manager Zhou Shufang. I'm also busy here."

"I'm really bothering you, Mr. Zhou."

Jin Yukun nodded hastily. That's called excitement.

In the past few days, "Heart Maze" has also entered the audition and casting stage.

Jin Yukun has been running to Jiangdong Entertainment. This drama seems to be a small project to Zhou Yutang, but to him it is the most important event in his life.

If Zhou Yutang had something to do during the day, he would come at night.

Zhou Yutang was in a meeting, and he was waiting outside. When he found an opportunity, he communicated his thoughts to Zhou Yutang in detail.

I originally planned to save as much as I could, find random actors, and the budget would not exceed 200,000.

But in the end, Zhou Yutang waved his hand and named him directly to formulate a golden lineup that had both traffic and acting skills.

Now.

Jin Yukun knows what it means to rest against a big tree to enjoy the shade.

After Zhou Yutang persuaded Huang Xiaoming to go back and recuperate, he also tried the drama of Deng Chao and Chen Kun.

Deng Chao was an old acquaintance, so Zhou Yutang told him directly that there were many competitors and he had to take another look.

In addition, Factory Flower's acting skills are indeed good and her popularity is high. The only problem is that the image is not suitable enough.

The appearance can be achieved through makeup and styling, but its slightly feminine temperament is really difficult to change.

Hu Bayi is a masculine man who has served in the military, and he looks a bit contradictory.

"Director Xu, what do you think?"

Zhou Yutang asked Xu Ke.

I specially invited Mr. Xu to be the art director of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp". The two of them had quite a lot to talk about the film's visual effects and style, as well as 3D technology.

Xu Ke's ideas have always been forward-thinking.

It is also a Hong Kong director that Zhou Yutang personally recognizes.

His magnificent imagination was most vividly reflected when he photographed Shushan Mountain.

Unfortunately, because the idea was too advanced, it was not accepted by the audience at the time.

Zhou Yutang even had the bold idea of ​​asking him to be the director of "In the Snow" in the future.

"Director Zhou."

Xu Ke pondered for a moment and said, "I personally think that considering all the conditions, Liu Huohua is more suitable."

Zhou Yutang held a discussion meeting with Lin Liang, script consultant Tianxia Ba Chang and others.

After considering the opinions from all sides, Zhou Yutang finally made the decision.

"Then let's go to Liu Huohua."

The creative team gave Liu Huohua a better overall rating than Deng Chao.

In the current online voting, Liu Huohua's performance as Hu Bayi has the highest number of votes.

Even Tian Xia Ba Sing himself said that when he created "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", the character Hu Bayi was influenced by Zhong Yuemin in Romance of the Blood.

…

"Thank you, Riko."

"I didn't help much. I just asked Yu Tang, please work hard and don't embarrass us in the show."

"That designation cannot be done."

"Let's not talk about it for now, it's my show soon."

"Okay, you work first, and I'll treat you to dinner when we get back to the capital."

Liu Huohua first received a call from Zeng Li. After expressing his gratitude, his manager Chang Jihong also called.

Even though he had learned the news in advance, he still felt an unspeakable surprise in his heart.

When I went to the Jiangdong Building to audition for the show today, I also met Chen Kun and Deng Chao. Liu Huohua felt very nervous, but he didn't expect an unexpected surprise.

Chang Jihong's voice was also a little excited: "Hua Zi, it's over."

"Well, I just heard Zeng Li say it."

"Then you have to thank me properly. Sister Zeng Li Jiangdong is really not called Miss Zeng Li for nothing."

Chang Jihong said with emotion: "After signing a series contract, you will immediately listen to the arrangements and formulate a corresponding training plan."

"Sister Hong, I understand this and will cooperate in all aspects."

Liu Huohua, who is also a professional actor, asked, "It's just that "The Cook, the Actor, the Scoundrel" will be released at the end of this month, and I have to perform on the road."

"That's no problem. I've communicated with Director Zhou."

"Sister Hong, thank you for your advice and helping me get such a good opportunity."

Liu Huohua looked like a tough guy, but he was actually quite good at getting things done, and he immediately recognized Chang Jihong's contribution.

Before he went to audition, Chang Jihong asked him to check out Zeng Li's voice.

Although we had less contact after graduation, we were all in the same class, and there was always a friendship between classmates. At that time, the beauties in Tsing Yi were not popular, and Liu Huohua often praised others for being the beauty in the drama school when he appeared on the show.

Later, the relationship with Zeng Li was still okay.

Just a casual question, during today's audition, Zhou Yutang mentioned the 96th class of the Chinese Opera.

Zeng Li informed me of the fixed angle, which was a huge favor.

"You are mine, if I don't help you, who will I help?"

Chang Jihong smiled proudly: "You're really up to date this time. Chen Kun, Deng Chao, and Huang Xiaoming were all not selected, so you have to perform well..."

"Well, don't worry, Sister Hong."

"besides……"

Chang Jihong thought of something and asked, seemingly unintentionally: "Does Lu Chuan still have contact with you?"

"Let's contact you occasionally."

"Try to have as little contact as possible in the future."

Chang Jihong said earnestly: "Zhou Yutang's drama is enough for you to eat for a lifetime."

"I see."

Liu Huohua was slightly startled and nodded quickly.

This is not the first time that he and Zhou Yutang have collaborated.

He played Xing Feng of the criminal police team in "Rescue Mr. My Life". That drama was the debut production of Wen Muye, Zhou Yutang's number one general, and was also supervised by Zhou Yutang himself.

Although people only remember the gangster Hua Zi played by Wang Qianyuan, the box office of this movie can be regarded as Liu Huohua's best movie in recent years.

Now this is a movie directed by Zhou Yutang himself.

It is widely rumored in the circle that the total investment for the first part of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" exceeded 300 million. According to the original novel, there will be at least several sequels in the future.

There is a saying in the entertainment industry that a movie star who is qualified to shoot a series of movies is the sign of being extremely popular.

Such as Li Lianjiao's Huang Feihong, Jackie Chan's police investigation story, Zhou Yunfa's God of Gamblers, and even Ip Man from Universe Dan in recent years...

Liu Huohua had seen the world, but he was still in a state of agitation at this moment.

It was late at night and I couldn't sleep at all. I was thinking about the future when I suddenly received a call from Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan and Liu Huohua have collaborated on several films, and they admire him very much. They are also friends in private.

But compared to the proud Liu Huohua, the current Lu Chuan is miserable.

Since "Jinling!" Jinling! " collided head-on with Zhou Yutang's "Those Years", and after being stepped on by it, his luck seemed to have been robbed.

After working hard for several years on "The King's Feast", Lu Chuan secretly fantasized about how he could achieve a comeback with this movie and slap Zhou Yutang hard in the face.

But in the end, Lu Chuan really vomited blood.

He was not even qualified to become Zhou Yutang's opponent.

He served as cannon fodder during last year's Lunar New Year, and Zhou Yutang broke many box office records for Chinese films.

Accompanied by honors and applause, watching all the flowers in Chang'an in one day has completely established his status as a top-tier director in China.

The two people today are not on the same level at all.

Lu Chuan's heart is a little broken now and he wants to do new projects, but the capital in the industry is not stupid. No one invests in him, so he has to hang out in bars and nightclubs every day, and the models at the bottom of the entertainment industry praise the director Lu's rainbow. Lost myself in my fart.

"Hua Zi, there's a bureau here at the Workers' Stadium. Let's come out for a drink."

Lu Chuan was very drunk that day and called Liu Huohua.

Liu Huohua coughed and refused righteously: "Director Lu, I'm sorry, I have a new play in hand and I have to read the script thoroughly first."

"What about tomorrow?"

"Not even tomorrow."

"..."

Lu Chuan is not a fool either.

Can understand what this means.

Thinking that Liu Huohua seemed to be preparing to audition for Zhou Yutang's new project "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" recently, Lu Chuan's heart began to sink infinitely.

It was obviously spring, but Lu Chuan suddenly felt the north wind howling.

It started to snow in his world.

ps: There will be an update later.