There are a lot of official actors coming this time, and Chen Kang’s home cannot accommodate so many people.
So the audition was extended from the originally scheduled one day to three days by Xu Ji.
It was also at this time that he discovered that these official actors actually had the same troubles as Chen Kang, that is, they often fell into the embarrassment of having nothing to act in.
You can’t blame them for being too picky.
Mainly because there are so few good scripts coming our way.
Although the acting skills of these official actors are not inferior to those of veteran actors who are very popular online, they do not have the same background as the actors from the three major entertainment companies.
Therefore, most of the resources are limited to some official dramas.
Many of them are mandatory tasks. As for the quality of the script, it’s really hard to describe.
This time for Xu Ji's new drama, the enthusiasm shown by the official actors exceeded Xu Ji's imagination.
Even some of the actors who didn't work with Xu Ji last time have all read the script and finished film of "Mountains and Seas".
I still trust Xu Ji’s skills.
Speaking of which, Lu Juan, who played the role of Guo Aunt in "The Beginning" after Xu Ji's introduction last time, also came, but this time "Soldier Assault" is an out-and-out "men's drama".
There are really few female characters in it.
After reading the script, Lu Juan seemed very disappointed.
I also specifically found Xu Ji and asked Xu Ji if there were any other new dramas from Tongji Entertainment besides this drama.
The original cooperation with Pang Er was actually quite enjoyable in Lu Juan's opinion.
She also felt that the role of Tao Yinghong in "The Beginning" was quite challenging and worthy of playing.
After Xu Ji heard this, he thought for a while and did not agree directly.
I just want to say that if there is a new drama and a suitable role, I will definitely find him as soon as possible.
I have considered letting Pang Er film a new drama, but Xu Ji himself doesn’t have a clear idea of which drama to choose.
There should still be roles suitable for these official actors.
Xu Ji will naturally not waste the good resources of the official actors.
In the end, many roles in "Soldier Assault" were successfully confirmed after auditions.
Chen Kang successfully won the role of Shi Jin based on his performance during the audition.
After all, this was decided by Xu Ji from the beginning, and Chen Kang was quite consistent in all aspects.
As for some other important roles, Xu Ji carefully selected suitable actors from among the official actors.
Except for some young roles, there are not many actors currently lacking.
Some official actors who did not get suitable roles were naturally disappointed.
But we also received Xu Ji’s promise that we would have the opportunity to cooperate in the future.
Unknowingly, Xu Ji gradually began to establish his own network among the official actors.
In the future, I probably won’t have to worry about actors anymore.
......
In the new house Ji Yiyang bought in Rongcheng, several artists from Tongji Entertainment would have dinner here from time to time.
"Have you read the script of Director Xu's new drama?"
Ji Yiyang asked.
Most people in the company know that Xu Ji was writing a new script some time ago.
Several other people shook their heads.
Ran Bai said: "After Director Xu finished writing the script, he went directly to the capital."
"This drama seems to be a task arranged by the official side."
In fact, nearly a month has passed since the filming of the second part of Sword and Sword was completed.
During this period of time, everyone has almost rested.
Naturally, everyone has plans to shoot new movies at this time.
But Xu Ji’s new drama this time is not sure whether there are roles suitable for several people.
They don't even know the theme of the new drama, let alone read the script.
"Wait for Director Xu to come and ask."
Ji Yiyang wanted to act in Xu Ji's new drama, so he said it without thinking.
An Cailing also said: "I'm with you."
On the other hand, the other three seemed very calm.
Ran Bai even said: "Actually, you don't have to keep watching Director Xu's play."
"Some other role invitations can also be considered."
Ran Bai has experienced the feeling of not being able to film.
So I won’t place all my hopes on Xu Ji’s new drama.
After all, it’s still unclear whether there will be a suitable role.
He has been reading some scripts sent by other directors during this time.
If there is a suitable one, Ran Bai will definitely take it.
"But Director Xu's script is more secure."
Since Ji Yiyang filmed "The Best of Us", he has no plans to take on roles outside the company.
The same goes for An Cailing.
The only exception may be She Yue.
From time to time, I will take on roles with not many guest roles.
But after hearing this, Ran Bai said to several people seriously:
"If you want your acting skills to improve quickly."
"In addition to studying the performance skills, you also have to act more."
"Xiaonan and I both have honed our acting skills as supporting actors with few roles."
After hearing Ran Bai's words, Ji Yiyang also fell into deep thought.
Since he joined Tongji Entertainment, his acting skills have indeed improved rapidly under Xu Ji's training.
But even so, compared to the acting skills required by some of Xu Ji's current roles, they often still fail to meet the requirements.
Even when filming the second part of Sword and Sword, he and An Cailing were the ones who had the most NGs among them.
Although Ji Yiyang usually seems a little out of tune, he still attaches great importance to performances.
Every time I join the crew, I will carefully study the script and characters.
But somehow, I always feel that I have fallen into a bottleneck period.
The two Fairy Sword movies, as well as "The Beginning" and "The Best of Us", although they say they have requirements for acting skills, the requirements are actually not very high.
It's not like "The Love of Mountains and Seas", a drama that relies heavily on the actors' acting skills.
Before, he and An Cailing didn't notice it and felt that they had progressed quickly enough.
But after Ran Bai and Zhu Zinan joined, they suddenly realized.
The acting skills of the two have gradually become insufficient.
It can be seen from "The Love of Mountains and Seas" that Xu Ji did not use them, but went to find Ran Bai and Zhu Zinan.
Hearing Ran Bai's words at this time, Ji Yiyang also felt a sense of crisis.
Maybe I really need to seriously consider it.
You can’t just be limited to the comfort zone of the type of roles you are currently good at.
......
After Xu Ji determined most of the main characters in "Soldier Assault", he also returned to Chengdu from the capital.
At present, the project of "Soldier Assault" has not officially started.
Although Hu Lan is a minister, after all, this time it suddenly changed from the original promotional video to a drama, so it still takes time to go through the relevant processes.
Xu Ji also plans to wait for the relevant procedures to be completed and "Soldier Assault" to be officially approved before starting the remaining casting and other work.
Although he can do it in advance now, he is really too busy during this period, and Xu Ji deliberately wants to slow down his work intensity.
Take advantage of this time to have a good rest.
When Xu Ji returned to Chengdu, he naturally met Sha Yetong who had returned from the National Day Gala performance.
"Xiao Xuzi, you are back!"
When Sha Yetong heard the sound of the door opening, she said with some surprise.
Then he had to stand up from the sofa and cook last night's dinner for Xu Ji himself.
Xu Ji, who was lying on the sofa and didn't want to move, heard this and was so frightened that he quickly grabbed him.
"Don't!"
"It's so tiring to cook, let's just order takeout."
......
Xu Ji managed to stop the other party from suddenly igniting his cooking soul.
In fact, if it had been before, they would have gone out to eat hot pot.
But now with their popularity, people will definitely recognize them when they go out to eat.
Not only is it inconvenient, but it will make it more troublesome.
So I simply changed it to takeout later.
Although it has been more than a year since graduation.
But their tastes have not changed much.
I still like to eat the hot pot near Xuji School.
Although the taste of takeout is not as good as eating in the store in person, Xu Ji and Sha Yetong still eat it with gusto.
After eating and drinking, the two of them leaned on the sofa and watched a variety show together.
Sha Yetong, who noticed Xu Ji's dishonesty, slapped Xu Ji's hand angrily.
......
"What time is it?"
"Is it time to go to bed?"
After a while, Sha Yetong, who was watching the variety show seriously, realized.
Why did this person suddenly become quiet?
When she looked at Xu Ji beside her, she realized that he had already fallen asleep.
Xu Ji is indeed a little sleepy.
This time I went to the capital. When I was at Chen Kang's house, I kept communicating with the official actors about character issues, and basically I didn't get a good night's sleep.
......
On the second day after returning to Chengdu, Xu Ji had a rare sleep.
At the same time, I strengthened my determination to give myself a holiday.
Sha Yetong is naturally in favor of the two starting the stay-at-home mode.
This pace of life makes Sha Yetong feel like she has returned to the previous winter and summer vacations.
But within a week, the two of them started to feel a little bored.
"Xiao Xuzi, how about we go on a trip?"
Sha Yetong took the initiative and suggested.
I remember when I first graduated from college, we had made plans to go on a graduation trip.
But in the end, because Sha Yetong went to participate in the Girls' Creation Camp and had no money, she had no choice but to shelve it.
"But if we go out, we will probably be recognized."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sha Yetong felt something was wrong again.
Xu Ji opened his mouth and added:
"And don't forget, if Sister Man knows that we two went on a trip."
"I definitely won't agree."
Sha Yetong nodded, fully agreeing with Xu Ji's point of view.
If the bosses of his two companies go on a trip and leave the company to Youman, and the other party can't find anyone, they probably won't be able to escape being punished.
Youman may even bring up the idea of returning to Station G again.
After thinking for a while, Xu Ji suddenly thought of something and said:
"How about we go to the show?"
"It's what you mentioned last time, a program that allows you to travel around and earn advertising fees."
Sha Yetong's eyes lit up after hearing Xu Ji's suggestion.
"That's right!"
"If you were to participate in a variety show, Sister Man would have nothing to say!"
......
"Variety show?"
In the studio of Tongji Entertainment, Youman looked surprised when he heard Xu Ji's words.
Xu Ji and Sha Yetong suddenly came over and asked her if she had any invitations to variety shows recently.
This made Youman unable to react for a while.
After all, the two of them almost refused all invitations to variety shows before without even considering them.
Gradually, Youman got used to it.
Simply ignore these invitations.
I didn’t even ask them for their opinions and rejected them all.
Although it is strange, who are Xu Ji and Sha Yetong the bosses?
Youman found the emails that the two of them communicated with recently, and handed the tablet to Xu Ji.
"It's all here."
"See for yourself."
Xu Ji and Sha Yetong were a little surprised when they saw the number of emails.
So many?
Didn’t I say they were all banned by Phoenix Entertainment?
Without thinking about it, Xu Ji and Sha Yetong began to search.
During this period, I watched a lot of popular variety shows, and all of them sent Sha Yetong invitations, all kinds of ones.
Soon, the two locked their target.
"The Meaning of Travel"
This variety show allows artists to experience traveling to various places.
Sha Yetong took Xu Ji to see it together before.
It seems pretty good.
"Sister Man, that's it!"
"Tongtong and I are going."
Youman looked at the email page handed over by Xu Ji.
I suddenly understood.
No wonder these two people changed their minds and decided to take on variety shows.
It turned out to be for traveling.
However, the popularity of this variety show is not low. Xu Ji and Sha Yetong can also increase their exposure by participating, which does not hurt.
"Okay, I'll reply to their program team."
"Let's see which period you will go to after communication."
......
Youman barely thought about the fact that Xu Ji and Sha Yetong would be rejected.
Although it took a long time for this invitation email to be sent.
But Xu Ji and Sha Yetong, who rarely participate in reality shows, especially Sha Yetong who is so popular, it is almost impossible for the program team there to be rejected.
......
On the day Xu Ji came to the studio, he happened to meet Ji Yiyang.
After hesitating for a while, Ji Yiyang took the initiative to find Xu Ji.
"Director Xu, I have something to tell you."
Xu Ji was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
He has rarely seen Ji Yiyang look so serious.
Ji Yiyang is even younger than him and is the youngest among all the artists in the company.
In addition, his personality sounds lively, so most of the time he looks like a young man who has not grown up.
In a place like the entertainment industry where young people are generally mature, this is quite rare.
"What's wrong?"
Entering the conference room, Xu Ji asked.
The two of them are quite familiar with each other. Xu Ji is not in the habit of acting like a boss, and his tone is very casual.
"Director Xu, can I have a look at the script of your new drama?"
When Xu Ji heard Ji Yiyang's words, he understood instantly.
Xu Ji opened his mouth and replied:
"There's nothing you can't watch, but there aren't any roles suitable for you in this show."
After Ji Yiyang heard Xu Ji's words, he still insisted:
"I still want to see it!"
"Actually, I don't want to only play roles that suit me."
"I also want to try some other roles."
Xu Ji was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
Looking at Ji Yiyang with a serious face, he did not refuse again.
"Okay, I'll give you the script."
"If you think you can act, just come to my place for an audition."
"Let me tell you first, my requirements will not be lowered."
Ji Yiyang quickly nodded and agreed with a happy face.
......
And just when Ji Yiyang left with the script of "Soldier Assault", Xu Ji suddenly received a call from Sha Yetong.
Sha Yetong's words on the phone made Xu Ji, who was originally sitting on a stool in the conference room, stand up in fright.