"Aren't you taking a break during this time? Why do you look so bad? Have you overindulged?" Liu Hao came to his film company. In his elder brother's office, the elder brother asked with a surprised look on his face.
Liu Hao was stunned by these words, and he quickly came to the mirror, touched his chin, and looked left and right. His face was still rosy and shiny, with sharp edges and corners, without the swollen and cheeky appearance of some later generations.
He couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
During the more than ten days of rest, Liu Hao was surrounded by three women, working almost every night, which was very hard, but fortunately the three women were very considerate and knew that Liu Hao was really tired during the concert.
, the demands were quite generous, and he also found ways to nourish Liu Hao's body through diet.
In addition, Liu Hao is young and strong and has resumed physical exercise, so he can still bear it.
Behind him, the eldest brother couldn't help but laugh out loud. Liu Hao knew that this was his eldest brother teasing him.
"You are just jealous. You have been single for decades and you still don't have a girlfriend. Be careful of endocrine disorders..."
Between brothers, Liu Hao sarcastically went back, pulled up his seat and sat down opposite his eldest brother.
Although the eldest brother has a very ordinary appearance and is far less handsome than himself, he has already emerged as a director and is a rising star. He has even been evaluated by many media and newspapers as the first director of the sixth generation.
It doesn't matter whether the man is old or ugly, as long as he is talented, not to mention if the eldest brother is really talented, it is easy to find a girlfriend? It's a pity that he is a little obsessed and can't listen to advice, so he insists on crashing into a tree to death.
The eldest brother was not annoyed at all, he just reminded with a smile: "I went to visit Feihong a few days ago. Our niece is still so cute. She is already over a year old. When can we bring her back to our parents to see her? How can we hide it like this?
After all, it’s not right, paper can’t cover the fire...”
Liu Hao quickly interrupted: "I understand this, I will find a suitable time..."
The eldest brother reminded again: "I asked Feihong, she doesn't mind if our parents know about this, nor does she object to our parents knowing about this..."
But Liu Hao didn't want to say more. He impatiently picked up the movie script that had been revised after Han Sanye's suggestions and started reading it.
The movie script of "Red Ling" tells the story of an ordinary Peking Opera actor who struggled to survive in troubled times during the Anti-Japanese War of the Republic of China and was brutally murdered by the Japanese invaders. The female apprentice who had always admired him grew up and took revenge, and finally died together.
The story framework has not changed, only some minor plot details have been changed. Liu Hao had read the original script of the movie before, and this time it was almost ten lines at a glance. It didn't take long to finish reading the script.
In Liu Hao's view, the movie script of "Chi Ling" is still very complete, and the plot is also exciting. However, from a professional point of view, if such a movie script wants to present a better effect, the shooting technique will be more artistic.
a little better.
Brother Liu Hao is also planning to shoot using art film techniques.
Movies that are more artistic may not be as good as those that are more commercial at the box office.
Not everyone can make an art film like "Farewell My Concubine" that has achieved both box office and word-of-mouth success. Even Brother Chen Kai did this once.
Liu Hao also has no confidence in the future box office of the movie "Chi Ling", which is also an important reason why all the investment in the production of this movie was raised.
It’s not just about borrowing chickens to lay eggs.
Liu Hao closed the script, and his eldest brother suddenly said: "How is your little girlfriend named Zeng Li preparing now? Let me tell you, I have great ambitions for this movie..."
Liu Hao raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "What, do you still want to take this movie to a foreign film festival to win an award?"
The eldest brother smiled, did not answer the words, and continued in a serious tone: "To be honest, your little girlfriend is not the most ideal candidate in my mind. Take the girls in your class for example.
, the one named Zhang Ziyi is the most suitable..."
Liu Hao frowned instantly, because Liu Hao understood that his elder brother had a reason for saying this.
In Liu Hao's opinion, Zeng Li is much prettier than Zhang Ziyi in real life, but the problem is that Zeng Li is a bit unphotogenic. In the camera, her face will appear longer and larger, which is not obvious on the small TV screen, but in the movie
It especially stands out on the big screen.
In later generations, Zeng Li did not star in many movies.
Zhang Ziyi is different. She has a palm-sized natural movie face. In later generations, she will be favored by major directors. It makes sense that she can achieve such high achievements in movies.
But unsuitability is only a relative term. In Liu Hao's opinion, Zeng Li is still very suitable for this role, not to mention that she is his girlfriend and has resources. There is no reason why he should not praise his own people but praise outsiders.
Liu Hao shook his head directly and said: "Zhang Ziyi is not Qingyi, and she has never studied Peking Opera, so it is not suitable..."
"You haven't studied Peking Opera, so why don't you play the male lead?" The eldest brother touched his chin and pretended to think, and continued, "Isn't there a guy named Yuan Quan in your class who also studied Peking Opera Qing Yi, and he looks very fashionable...
"
Liu Hao glanced at his elder brother and said with some annoyance: "Brother, what's the point of talking about this now? The roles have been decided. You know how hard Li Zi has prepared for this movie, not only practicing Peking Opera, but also
I also lost a lot of weight for the role, just to be more photogenic and present better effects..."
"It seems that you really care about your little girlfriend!" The elder brother laughed, "I'm just talking, and I won't really change anything. I think you are anxious..."
The eldest brother suddenly remembered something again and said: "You and Zeng Li are the two male and female protagonists of the movie. The other roles have not been decided. There happens to be a role audition today. Do you have time today to accompany me to audition actors?"
Liu Hao made an OK gesture, then thought about something, blinked and said: "Brother, this is our family's film and television resources. When selecting actors, give more consideration to our own contracted actors."
The eldest brother is a director who graduated from a major in Chinese opera. When selecting actors, he would prefer actors with a major. However, the actors currently contracted by his company, Huang Bo and Zhou Gongzi, are not from a major, so Liu Hao specially reminded me.
Brother Liu Hao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement.
After all, Young Master Zhou has already participated in many film and television dramas, and her performance is quite satisfactory. Brother Liu Hao will give her a suitable role. As for Huang Bo, he still needs to see the results of the audition.
The audition took place at his own film and television company. In the afternoon, Liu Hao accompanied his elder brother to interview some actors.
After all, movies are the director's art, so Liu Hao didn't give much advice when the actors were auditioning. Basically, his eldest brother made the decision.
During the audition for actors a little later, several child actors came.
The movie script of "Chi Ling" is adapted and expanded based on the music video of "The Drunken Concubine", in which the heroine's childhood plot requires a child actor to play.
There are quite a few scenes, and they are quite important.
At this time, the artist film and television economy had just emerged in the mainland, but Wang Jinghua established her own artist management company in advance with the funding of Liu Hao.
Many actors don't have agents, let alone child stars.
Most child actors are auditioned by family, relatives or friends.
Liu Hao flipped through the audition information of child actors and was a little surprised to see a few familiar faces.
The first person to audition was Dong Lili, who played the role of Zeng Li in the music video of "The Drunken Concubine" when she was a child.
Well... that is Shu Chang.
Shu Chang was brought here for the audition by her aunt. When she was informed of the audition, she walked in properly, looking very cautious.
He looks very sensible, so sensible that it makes people feel a little distressed.
Liu Hao had been curious about her when he was filming the music video, and he also knew about her past and knew that she was a very sensitive little girl.
As soon as she came in, Liu Hao smiled at her encouragingly.
Shu Chang's eyes lit up when she saw Liu Hao. After all, she also liked Liu Hao's songs and could be considered a fan of Liu Hao.
Liu Hao's kind smile made her feel a little excited.
And she also remembered how Liu Hao took care of her when they were filming the music video.
"Do you remember me?" she asked, taking courage.
"Of course, Dong Lili, Lili." Liu Hao said with a warm smile, and then glanced at his elder brother to signal that the audition would begin immediately.
Lili nodded sensibly. She was just ten years old and was at an age where she seemed to understand something. For child actors of her age, auditions would not be as strict as for adult actors. Brother Liu Hao read a paragraph of the script casually and asked her to
Imitate and read along.
The eldest brother nodded and asked her to make a cross gesture.
It's a bit difficult, but it can be done. Overall, the performance can only be considered average.
Because there is a plot in the movie script where the heroine practiced Peking Opera when she was a child. Young actors need to have a certain degree of flexibility. When selecting young actors, the elder brother prefers young actors who have a foundation in Peking Opera or dance.
Although Shu Chang had studied dance, it was just a hobby and she did not study for a long time.
"How is it?" Liu Hao asked in a low voice.
"Let's look at the others first..."
Obviously the eldest brother was not particularly satisfied, and Shu Chang left the audition site a little disappointed.
The performance of the next two or three interviews was even worse, far inferior to Shu Chang's, until the last one came out for the audition and made the big brother's eyes shine.
Although the little girl looks thin and small, compared to Shu Chang, she has a carefree personality, not harmful at all, and has the sassiness of a girl from the capital.
Liu Hao was also interested. While watching her audition, he also looked at her resume.
She came into contact with film and television earlier than Shu Chang. When she was 4 years old, she was selected by the crew of "Tang Minghuang" directed by Chen Jialin to play the role of Princess Xianyi.
The following year, at the age of 5, she played the role of the daughter of the leading actor Su Can in "The Legend of Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier". What people never expected was that this movie became her most successful film work in later generations.
Thinking of her experience in the entertainment industry in later generations, she could be regarded as a little legend, Liu Hao couldn't help but look at her twice. Although she was a little girl at this time, very young, her appearance already had the shadow of later generations.
It looks quite cute.
One thing that Liu Hao couldn't figure out was how she, with her oval-shaped face, had transformed into a woman and grown into a young woman.
It's weird.
Compared to Shu Chang, her audition was more popular with her eldest brother. Although she has never systematically studied Peking Opera or dance, she had co-starred with Liu Xiaolingtong in the opera-themed children's drama "Monkey Baby" in the early years.
, which can be regarded as having some experience in opera.
"Which one of them do you think is better?" After the audition, Brother Liu Hao asked hesitantly while holding Shu Chang and her resume.
"The starring roles in your movie are all from the original cast of the music video. If that's the case, I suggest you choose Shu Chang. After all, we have worked together before and her acting skills are pretty good..."
When Liu Hao said this, he still preferred Shu Chang in his heart. This showed his sympathy for her past life experience, and also added points to his impression of her in the memory of future generations.
Although during the audition, Shu Chang's performance was slightly worse, the gap between the two was not that obvious, and judging from the acting skills of the two in previous films and TV series, Shu Chang seemed to be better.
They are all child actors, so it will still depend on the director's ability to train the actors.
These two are both good prospects. Liu Hao has the idea of signing them to the company. If anyone is willing to sign to the company, there will be no choice. Whoever is willing to sign to the company will be chosen. It is a pity that at their age
It is difficult for many child actors to sign contracts with companies.
"This is just a suggestion. You can decide for yourself who to choose..." Liu Hao added, handing over the decision-making power to his eldest brother again.
Brother Liu Hao hasn't made a decision yet. After all, the movie is still in preparation and there will be some time before filming starts. He still has time to think about it.
Compared to Shu Chang, her audition was more popular with her eldest brother. Although she has never systematically studied Peking Opera or dance, she had co-starred with Liu Xiaolingtong in the opera-themed children's drama "Monkey Baby" in the early years.
, which can be regarded as having some experience in opera.
"Which one of them do you think is better?" After the audition, brother Liu Hao asked hesitantly while holding Shu Chang and her resume.
"The starring roles in your movie are all from the original cast of the music video. If that's the case, I suggest you choose Shu Chang. After all, we have worked together before and her acting skills are pretty good..."
When Liu Hao said this, he still preferred Shu Chang in his heart. This showed his sympathy for her past life experience, and also added points to his impression of her in the memory of future generations.
Although during the audition, Shu Chang's performance was slightly worse, the gap between the two was not that obvious, and judging from the acting skills of the two in previous films and TV series, Shu Chang seemed to be better.
They are all child actors, so it will still depend on the director's ability to train the actors.
These two are both good prospects. Liu Hao has the idea of signing them to the company. If anyone is willing to sign to the company, there will be no choice. Whoever is willing to sign to the company will be chosen. It is a pity that at their age
It is difficult for many child actors to sign contracts with companies.