He Xin's unexpected answer made Uncle Li, who was thin, old and strong, stunned for a moment.
In fact, he was not surprised at He Xin's lack of interest at first. He is a photographer and director, so he is naturally very aware of the gap between movies and TV series. When he was just starting out, wasn't he also obsessed with movies?
He was not as lucky as the national teacher. Two films failed in succession, so he had to pick up the camera again and continue his old profession.
After he succeeded in directing TV series, he concentrated on developing in the field of TV series. But one thing is very clear, as long as it is a work that he shoots as a photographer, it must be a movie.
This shows the status of TV series and movies in his mind.
The same is true for actors. Movie celebrities and TV celebrities are completely different concepts in the industry. Although it may be due to the sluggish domestic film market, the recognition of movies among the audience is far lower than those of popular TV series.
, but the pursuit of career and the improvement of one's own qualifications are still attracting people.
It has become a trend to make a TV series and become popular, and then immediately transform into movies. For example, how many viewers know about the amazing "Suzhou River" of Zhou Xun?
Later, he became well-known to the audience through several popular TV series such as "Ci of Daming Palace", "April in the World", and "Oranges Are Red".
The same is true for He Xin. From the beginning of making literary films, even though he won the Best Newcomer in Berlin and the Golden Horse Best Actor, ordinary audiences did not know much about him. He really became popular with "Conquest", "I Am Very Good"
"Hero", as well as the TV series "Qiao Family Courtyard" which was popular at the beginning of last year.
But no matter how popular they are in the field of TV dramas, they will eventually return to the big screen.
There are both contradictions and complementary relationships. No matter how good your acting skills are, if you are not popular and have no recognition from the audience, it will be difficult to get a role in a big production. In China, if an actor wants to become popular, to a large extent
You can only rely on TV series. Only if you become popular can you win the favor of big directors. Just like He Xin, if there was no "Conquest", he might not have fallen into the sight of Director Chen and Mr. Xu, and would have had the opportunity to star in "Conquest"
Big productions like "The Promise" and "Seven Swords".
Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Fan Xiaopang and other popular young talents are following the same path. The only exception is Zhang Ziyi, because her ASXS is too high, she became a national teacher when she debuted, and Li Yu, two international level
After being consecrated by a great director, and then working his way to Hollywood, there is no need to film TV series to increase his popularity. The next candidate may be Tang Wei.
So Uncle Li understood He Xin's reaction very well, but he still had the confidence to impress the other party through stories and scripts, and even prepared a draft for this. But the result caught him off guard. As soon as he started talking, the other party actually said
He agreed, and what was even more surprising was that He Xin decided to give up the male lead role, which had a lot of roles, and actively asked to play the second male lead after only hearing the outline of the story.
What is this path?
Uncle Li subconsciously asked: "Why is he the second male lead?"
"Well……"
At this time, He Xin also realized that what he just blurted out was a bit too hasty and abrupt. He didn't even read the script, so he made such a "hasty" decision, and also actively asked to play the second male lead, Yang Liren, which really made people feel unreasonable.
But now that the words had been spoken, he could only bite the bullet and said: "Teacher Zhang, after listening to your introduction just now, I think the theme of this story is very novel, and the description of historical events during the Anti-Japanese War is also very objective, with friction and confrontation.
, but overall they are still brothers fighting against each other outside the wall. But I prefer the character of the eldest brother Yang Liren. I think he is not a villain. This character is more restrained, depressed, burdened, and has an inexplicable sense of mission. I have never acted in this role.
I really want to try this kind of role."
Uncle Li felt something bad when he heard this. As the director of this drama, how could he not know the importance of the role of the second male lead, Yang Liren, which requires very high acting skills. If he plays it well, he will be quite brilliant. So he wanted to play this role
Leave it to his little brother Huang Zhizhong.
He paused for a moment and then said anxiously: "Oh, Xiao He, you are a big shot! How can you play a supporting role? No matter how good Yang Liren is, he is still a supporting role! Oh, I may not have made it clear just now, Yang Liqing is a good role.
From young to middle-aged, from the Whampoa Military Academy period to the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, and then to the Communist Party's defeat of the Kuomintang, a span of more than 20 years, such a difficult role, it all depends on you, a talented actor, to support you, without you
This play is not good. I suggest you read the script first and get to know the character Yang Liqing well. I believe you will fall in love with this character."
If He Xin has not watched this drama, he may have been deceived by Uncle Li. The role of Yang Liqing is indeed good, the male lead, and the character almost condenses all the excellent qualities of a soldier of our party.
For example, he was born in Huangpu, made many military exploits during the Northern Expedition, stood on the right side during the two party divisions, was an outstanding commander of the Red Army, and still persisted in fighting guerrillas despite being persecuted, a Red Team member, a teacher of the Red University, fought against the Japanese invaders, an intelligence department, and a logistics department.
, a military commander in the War of Liberation.
Yang Liqing's experience covers almost all important departments of our army from the beginning to the liberation of China.
And in terms of emotions, Yang Liqing is also a colorful character. In the past, he had an unforgettable love with Qu Xia, and in the end, Lin E treated him like a guest. It was a matter of course, and in the middle there was a romantic relationship with the female bandit leader Bai Fenglan.
Although there are some twists and turns in career, overall it is smooth sailing and domineering. Emotionally, three women surround him at different stages. It is a perfect example of the male protagonist's routine, which is absolutely brilliant.
However, roles like this are no longer new. For example, if you like someone, and then fall in love with the doctrine and career that person likes, isn't this a replica of Yu Zecheng!
In his previous life, when He Xin watched this drama, his two favorite characters were not Yang Liqing in King Yan, but Yang Liren in Huang Zhizhong and Dong Jianchang in Yuliang Secretary.
To be exaggerated, if the role was suitable, he would rather choose the more realistic Dong Jianchang rather than play the facial makeup of Yang Liqing. Of course, Yan Wang handled this facial makeup character very well and tried his best to create a flesh-and-blood person as close as possible.
Real people.
The character of Yang Liren is different. As the second male lead, he is the other extreme of Yang Liqing. But he is not a villain in the traditional sense, but a revolutionary young man with patriotic enthusiasm from the beginning. He also has his own firm will
Beliefs and ideals.
Compared with Yang Liqing's deviance, which destined him to be extraordinary, as a scholar, Yang Liren believed in the principle of "the king is the guide for his ministers, and the father is the guide for his son", which was more in line with the characteristics of the characters of that era. It can even be said that until
Today you can still see this kind of shadow in quite a few men in China.
It is precisely because of this that Yang Liren is extremely loyal to his beliefs at work. Even though he has different opinions from the principal, he still yearns for them.
At home, as the eldest son, his father's favorite is his younger son Li Qing, and he scorns his work. Although he is not welcomed at home, at home, he can take off his outer armor and show his soft heart.
In this place, He Lihua supported the family and saved the Yang family in troubled times.
The two words loyalty and filial piety are perfectly interpreted by him.
Of course, as the second male lead, Yang Liren does not have as many roles as Yang Liqing, and has as much experience, and many places are covered in one stroke. And compared to the more likable, cuter, and fuller male lead, Yang Liren can only be regarded as taking a different approach.
It will give people a chilling feeling as if they suddenly open the door in a warm room and a gust of cold wind blows in.
And it is precisely this feeling that makes this character more intense and real.
He Xin has never seen such a character in other film and television dramas. He is rare, complex, rich and extreme. He even told Uncle Li in person that he wanted to play Yang Liren without even reading the script.
It's just that this is a bit inconsistent with reality and logic. His eyes followed Uncle Li's movements to move the two thick scripts from under the coffee table, glanced at the line "The right path in the world is the vicissitudes of life" on the cover, and pondered for a moment.
Said: "Teacher Zhang, I accepted this play. But in terms of roles, I still prefer Yang Liren's role. I also hope that you can keep this role. I will reply to you after reading the script. It won't take too long.
Just these two days."
Uncle Li opened his mouth, but saw that although He Xin's face was full of smiles, his deep eyes showed determination and persistence. His heart suddenly moved, and he nodded immediately and said: "Okay, then I will
Just wait for the good news."
When it got to this point, He Xin picked up the script and stood up to say goodbye.
Uncle Li walked him all the way to the door, but couldn't help but persuade him: "Yang Liqing is a really good character. I hope you can think about it carefully after reading the script."
"Okay!" He Xin nodded and responded.
Then he said very politely: "Teacher Zhang, please stay!"
Watching He Xin's tall, thin and straight figure disappear around the corner of the hotel corridor, Uncle Li walked into the room, closed the door and sighed secretly, muttering to himself: "This is a
Understand people!"
Returning to the coffee table, I ordered the cold tea in the cup. I poured a cup of hot tea into it, took it in my hand and took a sip. After thinking about it, I put down the cup, took out the mobile phone in my trouser pocket, and dialed a number.
.
"Zhizhong, the matter about the character I told you last time may not be easy to handle now..."
A baritone voice with a slightly sharp voice came from the other end of the phone: "Brother Li, what's going on? Isn't everything agreed?"
"Alas, things have changed. Listen to me..."
Uncle Li explained to the little brother on the other end of the phone with a grimace.
He could foresee that He Xin would most likely choose the role of Yang Liren. Although he believed in his little brother's acting skills, he also wanted to recruit his little brother who has acting skills but has always been tepid in the industry. But like He Xin
For such a big-name acting star to take a fancy to this role, it would be difficult for both the investors and himself to refuse.
At the same time, He Xin stepped out of the elevator with brisk steps, passed by the brightly lit lobby, and glanced at the clock hanging on the wall of the service desk. It was already past midnight.
He walked out of the door and hailed a waiting taxi.
"Master, Xujiahui, Xingeng Road, Yongxin Garden." He gave the address in fluent local dialect.
"Okay!" the driver responded excitedly.
From here to Xujiahui, it spans almost the entire urban area. It is rare to get a big order.
It had been a whole day, including platforms, red carpets, and awards ceremonies. I had just talked with Uncle Li again. He was very tired, but his spirit was still good. He leaned comfortably on the back of the back seat of the taxi and patted the phone in his hand.
script, with a smile on his face.
Previously, he planned to finish filming "A Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart" and "Love Has an Afterlife", and then focus on searching and waiting for "The Wind". This "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life" can be said to be an unexpected gain.
He closed his eyes, and some clips from the TV series "The Original Time and Space" kept flashing through his mind, especially at the end when Lihua expressed that he did not want to go to Wanwan, Yang Liren stared at her and said in a trembling tone: "Are you
Are you going to abandon me and this family too?"
The sadness of being at the end of his rope made him feel a little sore in his nose.
I have to admit that the Yang Liren portrayed by Huang Zhizhong in the original version is very good, but how should I say it?
Since it is a rebirth novel, it is natural to pick out the details. Who should be picked or not, these are not important. What is important is that the author likes this character.