Chapter 264

These two actors look as if they were carved from the same mold.

Moreover, both young Zhang Yishan and Best Actor Xia Yu possessed solid acting skills.

Unfortunately, considering Zhang Yishan's numerous scandals later on and his crumbling reputation, Xu Can developed some reservations about this casting choice.

After contacting Zhang Yishan's agent, Xu Can simply abandoned the idea.

He chose to seriously review for the college entrance exam after "Home with Kids" and is now in the final sprint phase, with no immediate plans to film a movie.

With no other option, they could only consider other casting choices.

"Director Xu, here is a list of candidates for your reference."

As the liaison for the Huaxia side, Ning Hao had always been deeply invested in Xu Can's work.

He was willing to serve as a producer, running errands for Xu Can's casting, contacting agents, and handling various messy miscellaneous tasks.

Ning Hao's thinking was simple: he had a premonition that Xu Can's work would definitely continue his high box office and high reputation.

Participating would be a huge profit!

After receiving the email, Xu Can clicked to open it and exclaimed, "Whoa!"

They were all familiar names from the present and the future.

The candidate actors for the son's youth included Liu Liu Haoran, Zhang Linhe, Wu Lei, Zhang Xincheng...

The adult actors included Hu Ge, Zhang Zhang Luyi, Lei Jiayin, Zhou Yiwei, Huang Xuan, Wen Xiaoge...

The daughter's youth actors: Bai Lu, Zhou Ye, Guan Xiaotong, Song Zu'er, Zhao Zhao Lusi, Li Landi...

The daughter's adult actors: Gao Yuanyuan, Zhang Ziyi, Shu Qi, Quan Yuan, Yaya...

"Wait, Old Ning, isn't your casting a bit too..."

"Too few? Let me find more for you. For example, Yang Mi has always wanted a chance to act in your movie; I'll have her try."

"No, not that." Xu Can rubbed his temples. "It's too mixed; many actors don't fit the temperament."

As for the male actors, it didn't matter much since the entire film was basically a supporting role; one just needed to portray a simple and honest feeling.

For the female actors, whether in their youth or adulthood, they needed enough liveliness to hold Xu Can's scenes.

Otherwise, when acting opposite Xu Can, even a slight deficiency in acting skills would appear quite awkward and ruin the feeling of the entire film.

"How about this? Let them all come for auditions; we'll watch them one by one."

Xu Can did not cast based solely on future impressions.

Because in different works, an actor's expressiveness can vary.

Only through on-site auditions can the true quality be seen.

So the next day, outside the Star River Entertainment office in the capital, various male and female stars lined up.

Some were already slightly famous or well-known idols, such as Gao Yuanyuan, Zhang Ziyi, and Shu Qi.

Others were still unknown and transparent, asking the famous stars beside them for autographs and photos with excited hearts.

For example, the baby-faced little girl Zhao Zhao Lusi, as well as young ones like Bai Lu and Liu Liu Haoran.

Especially the ten-year-old brat Wu Lei, standing in the crowd and trembling, completely unaware of what he was doing.

"Do you have confidence this time?" Jia Jingwen, a bit nervous, looked at Gao Yuanyuan beside her.

"No, I heard Xu Can is quite strict." Gao Yuanyuan shook her head.

The two became best friends in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber," and upon hearing Xu Can was casting, they hurriedly came together to audition.

They were competitors, yet still willing to encourage each other.

This was because big names like Zhang Ziyi and Shu Qi were also competing for the role.

Especially Zhang Ziyi, who had long become "International Zhang" thanks to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," served as an Oscar judge, and won multiple Best Actress awards domestically and internationally.

Shu Qi also had a halo of glory, having just won the Golden Horse Best Actress award two years ago.

How could they compete with these two?

Shu Qi was at least at the audition site, sitting elegantly beside them and chatting warmly with the two.

Zhang Ziyi seemed nowhere to be seen and had yet to appear.

She must be too big of a star to have some privileges?

As Gao Yuanyuan was pondering, she was suddenly called over by a staff member.

"Hello, Miss Gao, please follow me... it's your turn to audition."

"Good luck." Jia Jingwen smiled and clenched her fist beside her to cheer on her best friend.

Gao Yuanyuan nervously forced a smile, then walked into the adjacent audition room.

The moment the door opened, the first thing that came into view was Xu Can's stern profile.

He was intently reading the documents in his hand, his calm eyes holding a hint of depth.

Noticing someone looking at him, Xu Can's gaze immediately sharpened, locking eyes with Gao Yuanyuan.

In that instant, Gao Yuanyuan felt her whole body tighten.

Fortunately, Xu Can's eyes softened quickly, and he gave a dashing smile.

"Glad you came to audition; whenever you are ready, you can start anytime."

"Eh?"

Although she was an actor with rich performance experience, Gao Yuanyuan still felt a sense of shame at that moment, as if Xu Can had seen right through her.