Chapter 1222 1322. Drama
Wang Zhonglei's office moved last year because he felt that his original office was not big enough or high enough, so the No. 5 conference room originally used for meetings was converted into Wang Zhonglei's new conference room.
The No. 5 conference room on the 20th floor is 80 square meters. As a conference room, it is a small conference room, but as an office, it is a large office.
However, although the office has changed, the furnishings inside are still the same. Nie Wei took out Wang Zhonglei's white porcelain tea set from the bookcase familiarly, and looked at the pile of books on the bookshelf. Suddenly, he couldn't help but say happily: "Brother, your books are purely for show. Have you never read any of them?"
Nie Wei asked this because he had seen this bookshelf when he came to Wang Zhonglei's office more than a month ago. He has a good memory and clearly remembers the location of some books. This time, those books still have no signs of being moved.
"I still read some, but not many." Wang Zhonglei seemed to prove his words by walking to the bookshelf and pulling out a book: "Look, I've been reading this recently, and this is what I want to talk to you about today."
Nie Wei took it and looked at it. Oh, his eyes couldn't help but slightly widen, revealing a look of surprise.
Because Wang Zhonglei handed Nie Wei a novel called "In the Name of the People".
This novel was written by Zhou Zhusen. At a writers' forum meeting in 2015, Nie Wei chatted with Teacher Zhou and learned that he was writing this novel whose final name had not yet been determined. Nie Wei had already started to pay attention to it. The day after Teacher Zhou finished writing, Wang Zhonglei, at Nie Wei's suggestion, personally went to talk to Teacher Zhou and bought the copyright of this novel.
It's just that in the past year or so, because of the sensitive subject matter of the novel, Huayi has been slow to make it into a TV series.
"Finally made up your mind to do this?" Nie Wei asked with a smile.
Wang Zhonglei also smiled and nodded in affirmation, saying, "Recently, the country is cracking down on corruption, and the Broadcasting Bureau has also issued a notice to major TV stations and film companies, asking them to shoot more TV series and movies on anti-corruption themes to cooperate with the country's actions and carry out large-scale publicity."
"Let me tell you this, in the second half of the year and even in 2019, anti-corruption will be one of the main themes of major TV stations. I have received a notice that anti-corruption TV series will be given the green light for a long time in the future."
Nie Wei nodded. In China, national demand is sometimes greater than market demand. Especially at this time, Huayi really needs to keep up with the pace and cannot become a "backward element" in the eyes of the country.
"That's a good opportunity indeed. If you want to shoot it, just shoot it. I'm very optimistic about the adaptation of this novel. I think it will become the anti-corruption drama of the year."
"I think so too. When you recommended this novel to me, I read it right after I got it. I've read it over and over again for no less than three times. It's really well written." Speaking of this, Wang Zhonglei, as a fan of the book, couldn't help but get excited and praised: "Mr. Zhou's official novels are really a masterpiece in the literary world."
Nie Wei also agreed with this. Zhou Zhusen's official novels are really great. The original "Absolute Power" created a 32% ratings on Hunan TV. There are also wonderful works such as "My Lord's Ups and Downs" and "The Right Way in the World". It's not an exaggeration to say that Mr. Zhou is the first person in the domestic official novels.
"How about you starring?" Wang Zhonglei finally revealed his true intentions and said the purpose of inviting Nie Wei to the company.
This really surprised Nie Wei, and he subconsciously refused: "No, I haven't filmed for a long time, and I haven't filmed a serious drama, I can't act well."
Nie Wei's refusal was within Wang Zhonglei's expectations, otherwise he wouldn't have to call Nie Wei to the company, just to be a lobbyist in person.
"It's because you haven't filmed before that you have to be brave enough to try. Nie Wei, tell me, am I right?"
"That's right, but I really don't want to be an actor again now. How about I recommend someone to you?" Nie Wei shook his head, reality told Wang Zhonglei his thoughts, and then turned around and offered to help.
Wang Zhonglei looked at Nie Wei in embarrassment: "Nie Wei, I just think this role is suitable for you, no one else can play it."
Wang Zhonglei said this sincerely. Every character in this novel has his own distinctive image. The character of Hou Liangping is wise, upright, alert, and has an absolute insistence on justice in his heart. Although it is different from the traditional great and glorious characters, the overall image is actually perfect.
Such roles are very difficult to play, because the more halos there are, the less room there is for the role to play. On the contrary, the more obvious the shortcomings of the role are, the more room there is for the actor to play.
Wang Zhonglei has high expectations for this drama and plans to find a group of veteran actors to play. So for the protagonist Hou Liangping, he must find an actor who can hold his own, at least under limited conditions, to show acting skills that can compete with the veteran actors.
He thought about the whole circle, but his old partner Nie Wei was the most suitable.
When Nie Wei debuted as an actor, it was not just his handsome face or his tall figure that made him popular, but his superb acting skills.
Whether it is the rich and powerful Jin Yanxi in his debut work, or the cool and affectionate Duan Gongzi in the martial arts world, or the hateful and pitiful Guan Wei in Police Story, it can be said that every role of Nie Wei is accompanied by mountains and seas of praise. His acting skills have been tested by the market and are recognized by countless fans.
At least at his age, among male actors of the same generation, he is really invincible.
"Nie Wei, no matter what you say, I think this role is the most suitable for you. You have also read the novel, so you should know how superb acting skills are needed for the role of Hou Liangping to interpret it brilliantly. If the acting skills are not enough, the protagonist of the whole film will be criticized because he will not let the audience feel the intensity of the role collision when he plays against many characters."
"So I can only rest assured if this role is really given to you."
"In fact, there is another actor who is very suitable, Hu Ge, how about it?" Facing Wang Zhonglei's invitation again, Nie Wei suddenly said a name.
Stunned, Wang Zhonglei fell into thought.
Among the male actors of Nie Wei's generation, if we divide them into different levels, then Nie Wei belongs to a unique level. He is far ahead of his peers. Even very early on, he was no longer compared with his peers, but was compared with those seniors.
But it does not mean that there are no powerful actors of his generation.
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Let me explain why I didn't update last night. Didn't we have an earthquake yesterday morning? I was scared awake early. Although I was fine later, it was obviously impossible to continue sleeping. It was still early before work time, so I went for a walk in the nearby park. I didn't expect it to rain halfway through the walk. I was afraid of fever and cold, so I took medicine. You also know that this kind of medicine contains sleep-inducing ingredients. In addition, I was scared awake at 6:30 in the morning, and I was drowsy all day at work. Before 9 o'clock in the evening, I almost rolled my face on the keyboard. I really couldn't hold on and fell asleep. It was not intentional laziness.