Chapter 231: Confirmation in front of the stage and behind the scenes (Daily update 12,000~)
Old Wu, are you kidding? Fang Shu looked at Wu Jianye in surprise. She had no idea that the actor would fall on her head.
As a director, Wu Jianye didn't use his girlfriend as the starring role, but found Fang Shu!
Wu Jianye smiled and said: This is really not a joke. I am not suitable for the role in the movie, but you are very suitable for the role of the heroine Songlian in my movie. How about it? I am an old classmate who is interesting enough. The first part
The heroine of the movie is given to you!
Wu Jianye's words made everyone at the scene a little surprised. Everyone thought Wu Jianye was joking, but looking at Wu Jianye's smiling face and Zhu Jia's unfazed appearance, it was obvious that the two of them had said this before.
of something.
In fact, this is indeed the case. When Wu Jianye first started, he actually wanted to give the role of Songlian, the soul character in the movie "Raise the Red Lantern" to Zhu Xian.
At that time, he also gave the script to Zhu Hao, but after Zhu Hao tried it several times, both of them felt that Zhu Hao's temperament did not match Songlian, so they had to give up in the end.
The film itself is a film jointly produced by the Yanjing Film Institute and its affiliated Yanjing Film Institute Experimental Studio. Naturally, the actors in the film are mainly students from the Yanjing Film Institute, so Wu Jianye thought of it.
My old classmate Fang Shu.
If Wu Jianye had not appeared, Fang Shu would have played the role of Chen Bailu in the 1985 movie "Sunrise". "Sunrise" is adapted from Cao Yu's play of the same name, set in Jinmen in the 1930s, about young women.
The story of Chen Bailu who was influenced by society and became degenerate, and finally committed suicide because she lost hope of a new life.
The background of the story is somewhat similar to that of "Raise the Red Lantern", in that young women slowly change due to external social factors. Fang Shu even won the Best Actress Award at the Hundred Flowers Award for "Sunrise".
Old Wu, are you kidding? Fang Shu was a little unsure whether Wu Jianye was telling the truth.
Of course not, but if you agree, you still have to attend the audition. If there are no problems in the audition, the heroine will be yours! Wu Jianye said firmly.
The original heroine of the movie "Raise the Red Lantern", Gong Li, is definitely not suitable now. At this time, she has not yet been admitted to the Chinese Opera, and is just a senior high school student. Songlian is a character with rich inner drama.
, she still has no way to control it at this time!
Seeing that Wu Jianye really didn't seem to be joking, Fang Shu asked: Can I read the script?
Wu Jianye glanced at Zhu Hao, who smiled slightly, got up and walked to the study, took out the script of "Raise the Red Lantern" and Songlian's biography, and handed them to Fang Shu.
When Fang Shu was reading the script, Wu Jianye smiled at Tianzhuangzhuang again and said: Zhuangzhuang, are you interested in becoming an assistant director with me?
Tianzhuangzhuang held the steamed buns that had just been baked on the stove in his hand. He gave Wu Jianye a blank look and said: If you don't call me Zhuangzhuang, I will agree!
Okay, then I’ll take it as your consent, Zhuangzhuang!
Although Gianzhuang Zhuang has been quite controversial in later generations, it is undeniable that he has his own uniqueness in character photography, especially "Raise the Red Lantern", a work that is very rigorous in character creation. In addition, he
When he was in the academy, he was one of the few talented students in the directing department. With Tian Zhuangzhuang helping him, Wu Jianye could rest assured.
Wu Jianye asked two classmates for help one after another, which immediately made many students around him start to feel excited. Everyone has just joined the studio. Except for students from the acting department, everyone else has to go through qualifications. Now Wu Jianye
Shooting this movie can be said to have given everyone a shortcut, so they all looked at Wu Jianye with hopeful eyes.
Wu Jianye raised his hands and said quickly: If there is a suitable position, it must be reserved for our group of students, but it still depends on whether everyone is suitable for this position or role. Let's take our time!
Everyone also understood that it was only the initial stage of the movie, and many things had to be done step by step, but they all joked to Wu Jianye that they should not forget their old classmates if they had the opportunity.
After Wu Shuangqing and Zhao Xiaoyan bought food, everyone went to the table to drink and chat. However, Fang Shu asked Zhu Xia to take her to the study. She needed to take a good look at the script.
While drinking, Zhang Huijun sat next to Wu Jianye. Zhang Huijun, Mu Deyuan and other students who stayed in school can be said to have the most balanced mentality. When they stayed in school, they knew that they would have more work in the future.
It's about theoretical knowledge, the actual work is not that important.
How is Zhao Fei doing in Chang'an now? Wu Jianye asked softly, Zhao Fei and Zhang Huijun were in the same dormitory at first, both in 306, and Zhao Fei was also the youngest in their dormitory.
Zhang Huijun and the others often teased Zhao Fei. During the first winter vacation of Class 78, the college purchased tickets for students to go home, and Zhang Huijun was in charge of buying tickets. It was approaching the Spring Festival at that time, and Yanjing’s
It was particularly difficult to book train tickets. At that time, Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei, and Zhao Fei were all students in Chang'an. Zhang Huijun lied to Zhao Fei and said that other students had tickets. However, when they arrived at Zhao Fei's place, the train station employees took Zhao Fei's
I lost my name, so Zhao Fei couldn't go back to Chang'an this year. I was so frightened that Zhao Fei was restless for several days, had no emotions, and didn't speak...
Not bad, I made a phone call two days ago, and now I am still working in the factory! Zhang Huijun glanced at Wu Jianye and asked: Do you want to use Zhao Fei?
That’s right, there’s nothing to say about Zhao Fei’s photography skills. I want him to do my photography for this movie! Wu Jianye nodded.
Zhao Fei was originally the cinematographer for the movie "Raise the Red Lantern", so there was no need for Wu Jianye to be replaced.
That's a good relationship, this kid must be very happy to hear it! Zhang Huijun also said happily.
Then give me his phone number at the studio and I will call him tomorrow to ask him! Wu Jianye said.
become!
The meal was finished, and Fang Shu hadn't finished reading the script yet, but she didn't want to delay her decision.
Lao Wu, when will you audition for this play?
If you have time tomorrow, come directly to Youth Film Studio! Wu Jianye also wants to decide on the candidate early. After the candidate is selected, he will go to the filming location of "Raise the Red Lantern" to inspect.
Fang Shu didn't hesitate, then I'll go there tomorrow morning!
I asked the kitchen to leave some food for you. Let’s eat first! Wu Jianye said with a smile.
Fang Shu's audition went very well the next day. Both Wu Jianye and the production director assigned to Wu Jianye by Experimental Studio were very satisfied with her performance. In addition, she is a student who graduated from the academy, so she can be regarded as a basic actress.
The seedlings are turning red.
Well, you are welcome to join! Wu Jianye smiled.
Fang Shu was also very happy. After reading the script yesterday, she was very interested in the movie. After returning to the dormitory, she read the short biography of Songlian written by Wu Jianye overnight. She can say that she was very good at today's audition.
Well, I didn’t expect that I would become the heroine of your director’s first film! Fang Shu said with a smile.
It's all fate! Wu Jianye laughed and looked at the joke.
Fang Shu naturally knew that Wu Jianye was joking, and she also smiled and said: Then I will wait for your notice!
Well, Experimental Film Studio will second you to Yan Film Studio first. Once the formalities are completed, preparations can be made!
In "Raise the Red Lantern", there are a total of six main characters, the Chen family master, the eldest wife, the second wife, the third wife, the fourth wife, and Yan'er.
In the original movie, Wu Jianye did not intend to replace Ma Jingwu, the eldest wife Jin Shuyuan, and the second wife Cao Cuifen, who played the role of Mr. Chen. Although this movie appeared a few years in advance, their age made them
The image will not change much in the next few years.
The first person Wu Jianye found was Ma Jingwu, and he contacted Ma Jingwu through Zhu Xie.
Ma Jingwu himself is also a student who graduated from the Film Academy, and is now a teacher in the Acting Department of the Film Academy. As for his relationship with Zhu Hao, it is because Zhu Hao's first movie "Traitor" starred Ma Jingwu.
With these relationships, Ma Jingwu happily agreed to Wu Jianye's invitation to play the role of Chen Zuoqian, the master of the Chen family.
As a teacher in the acting department of Yanjing Film Academy, Ma Jingwu has naturally produced many star students under him, such as the well-known uncle Zhang Jiayi, and villain professional Liu Yijun are all his students.
During the chat with Ma Jingwu, Wu Jianye learned that this man also had a colorful life. His father was a famous surgeon who owned a local hospital and his family was quite wealthy. His father was a chivalrous man, made friends with people all over the world, and welcomed people all over the world every day.
Laishang's court was bustling with excitement, but he unexpectedly aroused the hatred of local officials, who wanted to arrest his father on suspicion of treason. With the help of his friends, his father fled north with his family and began a seven-year wandering career.
When his family left Urumqi, Ma Jingwu was only four years old. He didn't know the sorrows of the world yet, so he thought he was going on a faraway trip. He laughed and sat in his mother's arms all the way north. When he reached Altai, the northernmost tip of Xinjiang, his father's pounding heart felt at ease.
After coming down, I decided to settle here for the time being.
Moreover, Ma Jingwu's wife is also a teacher in the acting department of Yanjing Film Academy. The couple can be said to be a model of husband singing and wife following.
The eldest wife Jin Shuyuan is a drama actress, so her acting skills are naturally good. Although she looks very mean, she is very kind. After receiving the invitation from Wu Jianye, she also agreed to play the role of the eldest wife.
The second wife, Cao Cuifen, is also one of the older batch of acting students at Yenching Film Academy, and her husband is also an actor at Yenching Film Studio. After reading the script, she readily agreed to star in the film.
By the way, everyone may not be familiar with the name Cao Cuifen, but young friends must know that the upright old lady Sheng who knows right from wrong in "Do you know, do you know I am green, fat, red and thin" is played by Cao Cuifen
, in the movie "Raise the Red Lantern", the role of the second wife, who looks upright but has a dark heart, is just right for Cao Cuifen to display her acting skills.
As long as the other secondary characters are of the right age, Wu Jianye is not prepared to replace them.
However, the third wife, an actress with a background in acting, and Yan'er, a maid, made Wu Jianye scratch his head.
In the end, it was Fang Shu who reminded Wu Jianye of one of his classmates.
Li Xiaoli!
When filming "The Peacock Princess", the two had a brief collaboration. As for the image of Li Xiaoli, Wu Jianye thought about it and found that it really fit the character of the third wife.
In China's first TV series "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp", the social butterfly played by Li Xiaoli, the female spy Luo Maoli's frivolity, affectation, and slight arrogance make her very consistent with the image of the third wife in the movie.
The most important thing is that Li Xiaoli is also a Peking Opera lover, and I believe she can take over the role of Jose Fei as the third wife.
After Li Xiaoli graduated from Yanjing Film Academy, she was assigned to the actor department of Tianjin TV Station. After Fang Shu asked for her contact number, Wu Jianye immediately contacted Li Xiaoli.
When Li Xiaoli heard about the opportunity to shoot a movie, she immediately agreed to Wu Jianye's invitation and said she would immediately buy a train ticket to come and attend the audition.
The process went very smoothly. So far, the only main actor in the entire crew is the character Yan'er. Wu Jianye's idea is that this character should not be too old. Sixteen or seventeen is the most suitable age, so in Wu Jianye's
It would definitely be inappropriate to find an actor among my classmates.
Wu Jianye began to recall which of the young actors fit the role of Yan'er.
Soon, Wu Jianye set his target on Ru Sheng.
Wu Jianye was deeply impressed by her role as Aunt Sumala in later generations, and she is now 16 years old. When the movie officially starts shooting next year, she will be 17 years old, which is in line with the age of the character Yan'er.
But soon Wu Jianye started scratching his head. He only remembered that Ru Sheng was from Lin'an, but she must still be in high school at this age. But which high school she went to, where did Wu Jianye go? There was no way, Wu Jianye
Ye had no choice but to call Dai Zhaoan and ask him to help inquire to see if he could find her.
As for how Wu Jianye knew her, Wu Jianye just told Dai Zhaoan that he had seen this girl when he went to Lin'an. Dai Zhaoan didn't ask much, but Lin'an was so crowded that he wasn't sure whether he could find her.
Wu Jianye smiled and said: Try it, you can find the best one, and you can find no way to think of him again!
Yanjing Film Academy.
Wu Jianye once again found Dean Cheng Yin, this time to ask for leave. He had almost finished looking for actors, and Wu Jianye was going to Zhaoyu, Shanxi Province to inspect the filming location.
The letters of introduction between the academy and the studio have been written. When we get there, we will observe carefully and communicate well with the local government! Cheng Yin asked.
Wu Jianye smiled and said: Thank you, Dean!
How about it? Are you nervous about being a director for the first time? Cheng Yin asked with concern.
It is impossible to say that I am not nervous, but I am confident that I can turn my nervousness into motivation! Wu Jianye said seriously.
Well, as long as you have this idea, don't be stressed, and don't take the military order too seriously!