Guo Fengyun is not only the director, but also the deputy director of the film and television department. He has a strong voice in the entire department. Therefore, although the project of "Lotus Lantern" has just been approved and is in the preparatory stage and has not officially started filming, Guo Fengyun personally spoke, "Lotus Lantern"
The crew did not dare to disobey their immediate boss's words. In addition, the crew lacked theme songs and film and television soundtracks, so Wei Jianping and Yu Jiaming also agreed to come and have a look.
Yu Jiaming is well aware of the complexity of the mainland system and is not surprised by this.
But on the way here, I heard that the other person was Zheng Qian, the author of the song "Really Love You", and I was really pleasantly surprised.
Although Zheng Qian is unknown among the people in Hong Kong, Zheng Qian has a lot of weight in the hearts of many Hong Kong singers because of the song "I Really Love You". After all, this song has been on the major radio stations in Hong Kong for two consecutive weeks.
It ranked among the top three on the song chart and has now become a household name. Many bands formed by young people in Hong Kong have played the song "Really Love You" frequently when they perform on the streets, resounding throughout the streets.
Therefore, Yu Jiaming is quite optimistic about this theme song collaboration.
However, although he is also a director, he is only responsible for the special effects part. All the filming of "Lotus Lantern" in front of the green cloth was done by him, and the post-production special effects were also produced by the team led by him.
Because it is a mythological drama, his weight is quite important, but when it comes to the status of an on-site director, he, as an external director, is still not as good as the local Wei Jianping.
Wei Jianping has a long history in the film and television department. He helped organize the filming of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 1998. He is a veteran director in the entire department. As soon as the "Lotus Lantern" project was announced, he was the first to get the director's position.
But because he is good at filming some Chinese dramas about mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, anti-Japanese dramas, and is not proficient in special effects, he had no choice but to hire an external director to assist in the production of special effects.
Now we are in the preparation stage of casting, and filming is about to officially start. The theme song and film and television soundtracks are not the top priority now. However, Guo Fengyun personally intervened, and the two of them did not dare to disobey. Wei Jianping judged others by himself, and this big boss also had to do it.
To get a share of the project was to sell a personal favor.
"This is the outline of the script for "Lotus Lantern". Mr. Zheng, you can take it back and read it for inspiration. I look forward to Mr. Zheng's work soon."
Compared with Wei Jianping's coldness, Yu Jiaming was very enthusiastic. He said with a smile: "Mr. Zheng, don't worry, this time "Lotus Lantern" is expected to shoot thirty-five episodes, which will take about two months. You have enough time to do it."
creation."
At this time, Zheng Qian suddenly asked: "Director Yu, have you recruited all the actors?"
Yu Jiaming was stunned for a moment, and then said in surprise: "We're probably all here. Mr. Zheng wants to make a guest appearance?"
He was not surprised by this. If Zheng Qian wanted to make a cameo, he would be safe. Many singers in the music industry aspired to imitate Liu Yihua and become a superstar in both film and television. Arranging a minor role in the crew was just a matter of his words.
, after all, it is a TV series, so there is no need to strive for perfection like a movie, and the actual shooting will not conflict with the plot.
"That's not true."
Zheng Qian said thoughtfully: "I have a friend named Meng Haitao. He originally had the opportunity to audition for "Lotus Lantern" and deliberately turned down all his schedules to come for the interview. However, in the end he was told that the interview was cancelled.
I feel very sorry. He is a really hard-working actor with good acting skills. He has been working in the film and television industry for ten years and he just wants to wait for a chance."
"Is there still such a thing?"
Wei Jianping frowned and asked: "I am in charge of all the auditions for "Lotus Lantern" and the actors are all chosen by me. Which role is your friend planning to audition for?"
Zheng Qian thought for a while and said, "Erlang Shen Yang Jian."
When Wei Jianping heard this, he suddenly realized: "Well, I remembered it. The production manager Xiao Ma mentioned this to me. In the end, this role was taken by Yin Kang... Yin Kang was sent by Huaying Media
people."
As soon as this sentence came out, everyone was stunned.
Yin Kang can be regarded as a more eye-catching presence among the new generation of actors. He debuted for five years and worked in the Hong Kong film and television industry for the first three years. He has worked with Cheng Jiaban. He is experienced in action scenes and has a handsome appearance, so
There is no pressure to play the role of Erlang Shen. In addition, Huaying Media personally operates it. It is not surprising to win such an important role as Erlang Shen Yang Jian.
Zheng Qian was also surprised and sighed secretly in his heart.
No wonder, the strength and background of the competitors are so strong, it is normal for Meng Haitao to be kicked out.
At this time, Guo Fengyun said: "This is not appropriate, isn't it? Since we have negotiated the audition with them, they have specifically canceled all their schedules to come for the interview, and you want this role just because it was sent by a big company.
So you just deducted the interview opportunity?"
When Wei Jianping heard this, he quickly smiled and said: "Director Guo, you can't say that. Yin Kang is definitely much more famous and powerful than Meng Haitao. In fact, the result will be the same whether it is an interview or not, so why don't we go directly
A little bit? It saves time and cost, which is good for everyone."
Guo Fengyun shook his head, "Jianping, you are not doing this right. If a person is deprived of the qualification to work hard, what is the difference between us and capitalism?"
Wei Jianping felt like he was breaking out in a cold sweat. It was too serious to label capitalism. Even though we have now entered the 21st century, people who have lived through that era are extremely sensitive to this description.
Years ago, Guo Fengyun's words could have made Wei Jianping's life difficult, and might even bring trouble to his family.
His determination disappeared in an instant, and he looked a little flustered: "I was indeed careless about this. Director Guo is right. No matter what, young people cannot be deprived of the opportunity to climb up. I will arrange an interview right now, Director Guo
Don’t worry, I will be in charge this time. During the audition, I promise to be fair and transparent, and will never consider background. Whoever has good acting skills and strong strength will get the role of Yang Jian."
Guo Fengyun nodded, he was not prepared to go online.
In fact, if he hadn't really favored Zheng Qian, he wouldn't have gone out to lobby in person. There was no other way. The so-called "Love the House and the Crow", the song "For Whom" outlined the memories buried in his heart. Last night he kept turning to the memories of being a soldier.
The diary he had written over the years, looking at the figures who were training hard to defend the country, and the trivial bickering in the military camp, the blurred faces of his comrades came together again in his mind, and everyone's face was so young and cute.