"Don't talk nonsense. I've given you a biography. It's up to you whether you can succeed. Don't point at me to speak for you. It won't work. I am a humble person here.
Also, don’t spread rumors around the school and keep a low profile. Okay, I’m still busy here, so I’ll hang up now.”
After hanging up the phone and putting away his PHS, Wei Yang turned around and entered the conference room, where he continued to look through photos and resumes with Liu Junjie and the assistant director.
What is different from laymen's imagination is that thousands of resumes and photos are put together, and only a few people screen them. There is no way to compare them one by one and look at them carefully.
Therefore, in addition to some key objects that have been marked in advance.
I almost never look at resumes unless you make it to the final rounds.
In the first few rounds, we basically only looked at photos. Each person held a stack in his right hand, and his left hand kept swiping downwards, like a knife. Each photo stayed on the retina for an average of one second, or even less than half a second.
time.
If you leave an impression on the screener, you will be selected to enter the next round. If you cannot retain it, you will be eliminated directly.
It's so cruel!
Every new actor who enters the industry has submitted hundreds of photos to the crew, and 99% of them ended up in trash cans and paper shredders.
In the end, about 100 photos were selected, and Liu Junjie said: "That's it. Divide them into categories according to the roles. Then call the phone number on the photo to notify them one by one. Come over for auditions on the weekend."
Wei Yang explained: "This role is quite special and is not available to the public for the time being."
Several people bowed and left, and the executive producer couldn't help but complain: "Didn't you do your homework before the audition? You knew it was a school drama, but you dyed your hair yellow and played the role of a little girl."
The environment is highly competitive, so as long as there is a chance to get ahead, there are many people willing to gamble.
"Get out!"
"Congratulations, Brother Yang."
Lou Yixiao, in particular, was a little obsessed with Wei Yang. Even though he had a quiet personality, his face was red with anger at this moment.
Fortunately, Chen Chichi had a higher emotional intelligence. Zheng Kai had a somewhat arrogant temper and couldn't bear to see Wei Yang being so popular, so he couldn't help but make a jab.
Hai Lu, Li Jinming, Zhao Ji, Zheng Kai, Chen Chichi, Du Jiang, Wang Xiaochen, Wang Chuanjun, Jiang Shuying...
"What did you say…"
Even Li Jinming and Zhao Ji gave congratulations and praise. Wei Yang was fair and handsome, and it was easy to win the favor of girls. More importantly, there was no direct competition between the two parties.
Sun Wei knew that Wei Yang didn't have any addictions, so he didn't force himself. The latter went upstairs and found a window, feeling the fresh air and thinking about the candidate just now.
Liu Junjie had been in the industry for decades and had already learned it through training. He didn't take this matter to heart at all and looked at his watch calmly.
Cai Die has a good relationship with Lou Yixiao, Li Jinming, and Chen Chichi, and they are ordinary friends with Zheng Kai. This time they are traveling together because of two other people.
"I tried Lu Xinghe, the second male lead."
"Too."
Liu Junjie was old and had limited energy. He took a break while Wei Yang and the assistant director continued to make choices.
"Go ahead."
Just kidding, Wei Yang himself is still bowing his head like a grandson, so what qualifications does he have to sympathize with others? Apart from treating his three roommates for personal benefit, others dealt with them impartially.
Although the screening speed is still very fast, it can still stay for a moment or two, which is enough to see everyone's face clearly.
With some complicated feelings, Wei Yang began to screen, and found that he had quite a few acquaintances, most of whom were from the 2004 level.
In their hearts, Wei Yang, who was in the same class and had a good relationship, must carry more weight.
In addition to Li Jiahang, there are also Hu Yifei and Lou Yixiao from "Love Apartment", and Wei Qianxiang, who has played many supporting roles. He is not a popular actor, but Wei Yang may not remember him if he is not in the same class.
"Xiaoxiao saw Ma Xin and the others just now and thought you weren't here."
After nodding with Liu Junjie, Wei Yang got up and followed him out. He went to the toilet first and then came to the stairway. Each of them lit one and puffed away.
Wei Yang didn't say it directly. Apart from Lou and Cai, he was actually not very familiar with this group of people. However, Li Jiahang played well with them, and he even met them several times.
The younger Lou Yixiao looked at Wei Yang with a blushing face. Her real-life personality is completely different from that of Hu Yifei played in "Love Apartment". She is quiet and introverted, and is a soft girl.
"Isn't it decided? What's the point of showing off? Don't draw water from a bamboo basket and lose everything."
Cai Die's temper was even more explosive, and she directly criticized him: "That's better than you. If you can't eat the grapes, you will say the grapes are sour."
"The Best of Us" has only received a few hundred photos so far and the workload is limited, so it is not that exaggerated.
The proportions are amazing!
Every time we meet, it's like traveling into the world of "Love Apartment" for a meeting.
As soon as the two of them met, they lost momentum first.
"Okay, thank you everyone, please go back and wait for our notification."
Suddenly seeing a photo, Wei Yang paused and put it in the waiting position. Under the illumination of the incandescent lamp in the office, a girl with a round head and baby fat on her cheeks was smiling in the photo.
Sun Wei was bored for a long time. He immediately stood up after hearing this: "Let's go, Xiao Wei, go out for a walk."
I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not, but the photo of a student from the Department of Theater and Performance happened to be in Wei Yang’s hands.
"We are all from the same school, don't let outsiders see the joke."
"Thank you teachers."
But when going out, smoking and drinking are all social activities, and he won't refuse. It's not like drinking. Many people like to persuade, just light one in your hand to match the atmosphere.
The assistant director next to him stretched his waist, not surprised: "Mainland film and television companies are concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai. There are many monks and few people. They swarm wherever there is trouble. As long as you can hear the news, it is not difficult to send a photo."
Seeing the confrontation between the two sides, Chen Chichi immediately came over to stop him, and Li Jinming and two others also came to pull Zheng Kai away. The latter got off the donkey along the slope and was pulled away with an angry look on his face.
As for He Linfeng and Ma Xin, Wei Yang had not heard any news about them in his previous life, and they were probably lost to everyone.
There are only a handful of people who are able to make it through the ranks and even stay in this industry. Being able to earn a living as an actor means they are talented. The vast majority of people are forced by reality and can only choose to work behind the scenes or simply change careers.
It is indeed a famous star class, and the rate of success is simply lower than that of the other three classes.
It’s not to be discouraged, but if they get the opportunity to audition, I think many people will be willing to come all the way to give it a try.
"It's been more than two hours. Let's take a 10-minute break."
"Um?"
Li Jinming asked curiously. She had a lively personality, a bit like Meijia, whom she played in "Love Apartment", but not as sloppy and bold as Meijia. Wei Yang had a good impression of her.
Before he finished speaking, the staff came in with another pile of resumes and photos.
"This was pushed by many companies and brokers."
This topic was embarrassing to talk about, but it did not affect Wei Yang's selection criteria.
A few days later, weekend
The crew of "The Best of Us" rented a small hall at the Venus Hotel next to Blue Whale Company for a week-long audition.
Zhao Ji, who has a gentle personality, lowered his head and flipped through the audition information sheet distributed by the crew: "There is no such role."
From freshman to senior year, from the class of 2006 to the class of 2003, there were less than 200 students in the Department of Theater and Performance at Shanghai University, and Wei Yang estimated that he had more than a hundred photos.
…
The 04-level students Li Jinming, Zheng Kai, Zhao Ji, and Chen Chichi mentioned earlier and their fellow 06-level music class members Lou Yixiao and Cai Die.
"Can you speak?"
Many people often talk about their background in majors, such as being in one of the three major art schools of Nortel Chinese Drama, but they know their own hardships.
A shout of surprise woke up Wei Yang, who was in deep trance. When he turned around, he saw that they were all acquaintances.
The eliminated photos flew to the table one by one...
As soon as these words came out, Li and Zhao were a little embarrassed, but they were classmates after all, so it was hard to say anything.
The girls gathered around Wei Yang and laughed and talked to each other, but the two boys who were traveling with him felt a little uncomfortable.
Sun Wei was quite addicted to cigarettes. He smoked one and took it out again. Wei Yang waved his hand: "I'm done. You smoke first. I'll go to the window above to take a breath. The room is too stuffy."
For example, in level 2003, there were almost no people Wei Yang was familiar with, in level 2005 there was a Jin family, and in level 2006 he was not much better.
"Wei Yang?!"
"Lu Xinghe?"
Zheng Kai was furious and was about to step forward. Wei Yang directly pulled Cai Die and Lou Yixiao behind him and faced Zheng Kai directly, looking at him coldly.
Wei Yang usually doesn't smoke, unless he is working on a manuscript and is really out of inspiration, so he lights up a few to relax.
"Who are you interviewing? Male protagonist, you are so handsome, I have great hopes."
It is very rewarding to be happy when a classmate/underclassman/+ friend succeeds.
"Okay, there's no need to get angry. The fat guy is fine. It's to be decided. Forget the rest."
Wei Yang is exactly 180cm tall, not strong, but slender and well-proportioned. Zheng Kai's height is unknown, but he is obviously shorter than Wei Yang.
Wei Yang picked up a few and looked at them: "Are artists from the capital also voting here?"
"I came early and was not with them."
Wei Yang understands and compares his feelings with others. If he hears that a film crew in Beijing is looking for actors and he meets the conditions, he will also find a way to ask someone to submit a photo.
What's more important is that Wei Yang, who has someone to rely on, doesn't mind fucking him for real, but Zheng Kai has worries and doesn't dare to take action, and seems a bit stern and shy.
Cai Die said in surprise: "Then your chances will be great."
It was the same today. Zeng Xiaoxian, Hu Yifei, Wan Yu, and Mei Jia all arrived, giving Wei Yang a slight sense of time and space confusion.
"Sorry, buddy,"
Chen Chichi knew how to be a good person and even came over to apologize. Cai Die and Cai Die were a little angry, so they parted ways with the rest of the group and chose to audition alone.
Glancing at Sun Wei who was waving to him after finishing his cigarette, Wei Yang whispered,
"Don't try Jiang Niannian."
Then he waved to Cai and Lou, hurriedly joined Sun Wei, and returned to the conference room together.
