Chapter 1339 1441. Fight
Nie Wei said that he would give a reply within three days. In fact, every actor received a notice the next day after the audition.
"Ms. Mao Tongtong's audition performance was excellent, but the director thought you were not suitable for this role, so I regret to inform you. I look forward to our next cooperation opportunity."
"Well, I know, I understand, thank you, goodbye." Mao's mother hung up the phone and looked worriedly at her daughter who was still working not far away.
The call was from the business department of Fanxing. The result of the audition was also very disappointing. Her daughter Mao Tongtong did not get the role in the end.
Mao Tongtong's life assistant was a girl in her early twenties. She sat next to Mao's mother and heard the call just now.
"Auntie, is it Fanxing's call?" The little assistant asked with a one-in-ten-thousand hope, after all, what if it was other invitations that were rejected.
Unfortunately, Mao's mother nodded and confirmed it.
The assistant was immediately dejected when she saw it, and at the same time, she was also worried about Mao Tongtong who was shooting a magazine. As Mao Tongtong's "person next to her", she naturally knew how much this beautiful and kind-hearted young lady wanted this opportunity.
About ten minutes later, when the shooting was paused, Mao's mother hesitated for a moment, but still told her daughter the decision made by Fanxing.
Mao Tongtong was stunned, and the whole person became very disappointed in an instant.
"Mom, do you know who they finally chose? Yang Zi?" Mao Tongtong was silent for a moment, and asked unwillingly.
Mao's mother looked at her daughter worriedly and replied softly: "I don't know either, I didn't ask much, and they won't tell us about this."
Mao Tongtong was silent. It was indeed as her mother said, who was finally chosen, and she, the loser, would definitely not say much. Instead, some artists who had a good relationship with Huayi might be able to get some wind, but Mao Tongtong had a feeling in her heart that the final candidate must be Yang Zi.
She had met several other actresses. In terms of acting skills and appearance, she really didn't think anyone could surpass her except Yang Zi.
"Forget it, don't fight for it, let's look at other opportunities." Mao Tongtong sighed.
"Child, what are you thinking about? Why don't you fight for such a good opportunity? As long as there is no final contract, we have a chance. There are many uncertainties in the middle. You know that even if the contract is signed, there may be a change of roles before the filming starts."
"So we have to fight. Mom will do her best on Fanxing's side, but you have to cheer up and don't relax." Mao's mother encouraged her daughter. She was really afraid that her daughter would play a Buddhist style at this critical moment, which would be equivalent to giving up in vain.
Mao Tongtong thought about it and nodded obediently.
At the same time, Fanxing also contacted Yang Zi's side. Of course, the staff on Fanxing's side only asked what kind of treatment Yang Zi wanted on the phone and agreed on a time for negotiation, but did not tell the other side that this role must be you.
This is actually like doing business. It doesn't mean that if Nie Wei selects someone, it must be this person.
Just like the reverse selection stage of some programs, the actors will definitely not agree to the conditions given by the crew. Some things also need the team to fight for. Even in the negotiation process, it is very likely to be broken, so the producer will definitely not give the actors an absolute promise on the phone.
Everything has to wait until the contract is signed, which is why Mao's mother still wants to fight for it.
Even if this opportunity is only one in ten thousand, what if it really appears, but it is missed because of her daughter giving up, wouldn't it be a pity.
Of course, among the group of actors, there is a special one, that is Brother Sanshi.
Nie Wei personally called to tell him the news of being eliminated, and then asked him if he was willing to come to the "Signal" crew to play a supporting role.
"Brother Nie Wei, you are too cruel. There will be no problem with "Signal". It happens that I am very free recently. This role is also very interesting. I can calm down and study it carefully." Brother Sanshi readily agreed to Nie Wei's invitation on the phone.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with being eliminated by Nie Wei. Audition is a selection process. If someone is more suitable than him, then it is reasonable for him to be eliminated.
What's more, Nie Wei called him specially. Besides, the supporting role of "Signal" was obviously the "compensation" given to him by Nie Wei. For this special treatment, Sanshi brother couldn't help but have no complaints in his heart, but was a little touched.
"You should calm down and think about your acting skills. What did you play in the previous Dou Qi Hua Ma? If you take such a bad movie again, don't say you are my brother in the future." Nie Wei said sternly.
He watched Sanshi brother grow up since he was a child. He had a smooth journey and was even highly expected by many people in the industry to become a rising star among Chinese male actors in the future. But he didn't expect that he would be tripped by a Dou Qi Hua Ma.
After reading the comments on the Internet criticizing this TV series, Nie Wei also found this TV series and watched a few episodes. It can only be said that the director has a big brain hole. A good hot IP was filmed to pieces.
"The pay is so high that it's hard to refuse." Sanshi's younger brother replied guiltily.
To him, Nie Wei was both a teacher and a brother. He felt something was wrong when the TV series was being filmed. He didn't dare to tell Nie Wei at that time. After the TV series was released, he didn't even dare to mention it, but Nie Wei just said He didn't talk about him, and he gradually forgot about him. Unexpectedly, the conversation today made Nie Wei ring.
Brother Sanshi was so scared in his heart, but he was asked to find some ridiculous reasons in front of Nie Wei, but he couldn't say it out loud, so when he opened his mouth, he gave the honest reasons.
He accepted this TV series just for the salary.
The salary, which was more than five times the original salary, really impressed Sanshi's team. They slapped him in the ears for half a month, and Sanshi's ears softened and he signed the contract.
"Firstly, the salary was too high, and secondly, this IP was also very popular. I thought it would be good no matter how I filmed it, so I signed the contract. In fact, I regretted it within a week of joining the crew, but I couldn't help it. The contract was there. , I can't afford to pay for breaking the contract, so I can only bite the bullet and continue acting," Brother Sanshi explained regretfully.
Nie Wei frowned and lectured: "Is it because you are not determined to be an actor and have to rely on popular artists? What does an actor rely on? It's his work. As long as the work is good enough, you can make a living as an actor. The end is stable.”
"Anyway, you play this role well, and I'll see how you perform when the time comes." After scolding Sanshi's brother, Nie Wei hung up the phone.
Even though he was very talkative, he was still prepared to silently help Sanshi's brother.
The child's career as an actor has just begun. If he stumbles over the big stone of fighting spirit and cannot get up, it will ruin a good talent. Nie Wei should help him both in public and private matters. Of course, the opportunity is not It is available at any time. If Nie Wei notices it in the future, he will just recommend it.
And the role he arranged for Mitsushiki's brother in "Signal" is not simple. Although it is a supporting role, he is one of the leading actors in the unit, which can give the actor a lot of room to perform, and this role will make the audience pity him. That kind of thing, so as long as he performs well, he will be able to show off his acting skills and win the favor of the audience at the same time.
On the third day after completing the casting for "A Gentleman's Dignity", Nie Wei arrived at the filming site of "The Signal" on time, but on her way into the set, she was unexpectedly stopped by a woman.
"Teacher Nie, I am Mao Tongtong's agent. These are the steamed buns I specially steamed this morning for you to try." Mao's mother held up an exquisite bamboo food box and handed it to Nie Wei enthusiastically. plug.
But as soon as Mao Mao's hand reached halfway, she was stopped by Cheng Zimo on the side.
"Madam, I'm sorry, Mr. Nie does not accept food from strangers..." Cheng Zimo's words made Mao's mother blush. Was she being regarded as a fan of Nie Wei?
"Thank you, I'll accept the buns." Nie Wei didn't have any impression of the person from two days ago. He also remembered the actor Mao Tongtong. After all, that performance still left a good impression on him.
As for why Mao's mother suddenly came to deliver steamed buns, Nie Wei had a guess.
"Hey, that's right. If you enjoy the meal, give me a call and I'll steam it for you." Facing this young man Nie Wei, Mao's mother didn't care about her elder status at all and was almost trying to please her. Talking to Nie Wei.
"Yeah." Diandian nodded, smiled politely, handed the bamboo basket to Cheng Zimo aside, and walked into the set.
Mother Mao looked at Nie Wei's leaving figure and then straightened up her slightly bowed waist.
Nie Wei's lukewarm behavior was what she expected, and even exceeded her expectations. At least from beginning to end, Nie Wei was polite and accepted her buns.
As for why the buns were given as a gift, this was something Mao’s mother had thought about carefully.
Nie Wei is very rich, so Nie Wei definitely has no shortage of things that money can buy. If he gives you any expensive items, he will probably be humiliating himself. Maybe the things that others use for daily use are more expensive than what he considers expensive items. I don’t know how many times better.
As for Nie Wei's preferences, she couldn't help it.
Everyone knew that Nie Wei liked tea, but it was hard to find good tea. Mother Mao had no connections in this area, so she definitely couldn't buy it with money.
She also knows that Nie Wei likes to eat delicious food, but what's the use of it? On weekdays, Nie Wei eats meals cooked by chefs. Although she has good cooking skills, she is definitely far from those super chefs.
So in the end she decided to impress Nie Wei with her sincerity.
She couldn't cook a big meal, but it was no problem to steam buns and cook dumplings. Nie Wei would not have any psychological pressure to accept this kind of home-cooked food, just like today, when she watched Nie Wei take the bamboo basket , Mao’s mother’s heart almost jumped out of her chest.
At least for her, today's operation was a success.
"What should I do tomorrow? Do you want to make dumplings stuffed with sauerkraut? Forget it, the sauerkraut I bought doesn't taste right. Let's make celery stuffing. I don't know if Nie Wei will eat it?" Mao's mother was confused.
In the studio, Li Binbin and others saw Nie Wei arriving. Cheng Zimo was holding a bamboo basket in his hand, and they immediately gathered around him curiously.
"Did Director Nie bring us a gift today?" Li Binbin asked curiously, looking at the bamboo basket.
Nie Wei shook his head and explained: "I just met an actor's mother outside as a gift."
"Through the back door? What did you give me, buns? Isn't that too insincere?" Li Binbin had already opened the bamboo basket while he was talking, and looked at the ordinary buns inside, feeling a little disappointed.
She originally thought that she would see something like what was shown in TV dramas, with a bamboo basket outside, but inside it was not food, but the Chinese currency or even gold bars of her aunt.
Of course, she was soon amused by her own idea. Giving a gift of money to Nie Wei was probably a gift of lips.
"Can I eat it?" Li Binbin asked after coming to his senses, picking up a bun.
"What's wrong with eating it?" Nie Wei also picked up a bun, took a bite, and commented: "It's stuffed with chives and eggs, it's okay."
"It's stuffed with chives and eggs, then I won't eat it." Upon hearing that it was stuffed with chives and eggs, Li Binbin quickly put down the bun, and his colleague warned Jing Boran who was ready to move: "You are not allowed to eat it either, there will be an opponent later, and I don't want to smell the smell of chives."
"Sister, I have brought a mouth freshener." Jing Boran picked up a bun without caring, it's not a kissing scene later, why so much attention.
Speaking of which, the protagonists of this TV series didn't even have a kissing scene, but a rich second-generation supporting actor had two kissing scenes.
"I'm afraid you'll hurt the dipped leaves." Li Binbin warned with an ungrateful look.
At this time, Ren Quan stood up and laughed, "Your sister Binbin has experienced this personally, so you have to listen to me."
"No way, sister Binbin, did you dip leek leaves on your teeth when filming?"
"Ren Quan, you're looking for death, right!"
Several leading actors were fighting and making noises, but Nie Wei didn't care. He finished a bun in two or three bites and didn't take any more. After all, it wasn't the best food in the world, but just an ordinary home-cooked bun, which was far inferior to the steamed buns made by the chef of the white case in the Fanxing Canteen.
"Give it to the staff." Nie Wei told Cheng Zimo, and then went to prepare for the director.
At this time, the business department of Fanxing also began to get busy, and several preliminarily selected actors sent teams to discuss contract matters.
In the entertainment industry earlier, contracts were mainly about pay, but now in the era of traffic, there are many additional clauses, and sometimes these additional clauses are even more important to the actor's team than pay.
"The size of our artists in the promotional posters must be close to the center, and cannot be too small, at least a secondary size."
"In terms of publicity, we don't ask for the first place, but it must not be less than the third place, and in several trailers, our artists must appear for at least five seconds."
"In addition, we ask for the right to censor trailers..."
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