Chapter 271: Changchang and Liu Qianqian

The story of *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* is actually not complicated. It tells the story of Bruno, the son of a German officer, and a Jewish boy in a concentration camp who formed a friendship during World War II. When Bruno put on the striped pajamas and climbed into the concentration camp, he was mistaken for a child in the concentration camp by the Nazi officer and locked in a gas chamber. The little boy was sent to a dead end by the order issued by his own father.

Wu Yuchen changed the German officer to a puppet officer in the Northeast region, and Wu Yuchen also discussed with relevant personnel about whether there were striped shirts in the concentration camps in China during the War of Resistance.

There are actually two types of striped shirts, the striped shirts of prisoners and the striped shirts worn by hospital patients. In the concentration camp, they have both. These people are treated as prisoners and are also experimental consumables. Therefore, not only are there concentration camps in Germany, but there are also striped shirts in the Japanese concentration camps in the mainland, although not as many as in Europe, so it is perfectly fine to shoot like this.

It is not that Wu Yuchen is too entangled in details, but when shooting this kind of film, details cannot be sloppy. If shooting *Brotherhood of Blades*, in fact, slight mistakes in details don't matter, after all, this is a martial arts film, which is false in itself and has room for imagination.

*The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* is different. This is a film adapted from those things that really happened in history. The details that can be researched must be researched in place. This is also the significance of Wu Yuchen running through many concentration camps in the country in the past month.

At the same time, the phone call Han Sanping made to Wu Yuchen before also mentioned a point, that is, his shooting of such an anti-war film to campaign for an Oscar has attracted the attention of many people above.

Wu Yuchen himself, as a leading figure among domestic film directors and a well-known first-line big director internationally, has a lot of appeal. And he aimed his lens at the sensitive subject of the War of Resistance Against Japan, which attracted more attention from above.

That's right, the War of Resistance Against Japan is a sensitive subject. Perhaps in the eyes of domestic ordinary people and the public, they watch anti-Japanese divine dramas all day long, watch various anti-Japanese subject film and television dramas, and listen to various propaganda, some people have already been desensitized, and even feel very boring.

But this is in China. If you put it internationally, especially in Europe and America, the current international image of the Japanese is the largest and best among Asians. Many European and American people, when they see Asian faces, first ask if you are Japanese. They don't even know the crimes committed by Japan in the War of Resistance Against Japan.

Wu Yuchen laughed: "Okay, this is definitely no problem. I will also give you a bottom line. Hu Jun's image is good, but whether he can take this role depends on his acting skills. He has many opponents~"

It is said that the *Lan Yu* crew was very embarrassed that night and didn't dare to celebrate wantonly, because Hu Jun's aura was too strong, constantly releasing low pressure. Liu Ye took the trophy and went down, only daring to be happy in his heart, not daring to laugh in front of Hu Jun, and not daring to say much.

As a result, at the awards ceremony, Hu Jun was ready to go up to receive the award, but the presenter called the name of Liu Ye who was sitting next to him. It is conceivable how black his face was at that time, and he couldn't even manage his expressions.

Zhang Jizhong originally planned to start *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* at the end of August. Hu Jun was also the person he had already selected to play Qiao Feng. As early as when he was preparing for *Laughing in the Wind*, he had already made an appointment with Hu Jun. If *Laughing in the Wind* had a good response, he would definitely find Hu Jun to play Qiao Feng when he shot *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* later.

Big Beard followed up and praised: "That is, Wu Dao, your movie, I think there is no male actor in our middle generation in the circle who doesn't want to try!"

This made Big Beard Zhang worry, and he hurriedly called Wu Yuchen, actually wanting to ask Wu Yuchen's meaning, to see how Hu Jun's audition performance was. If he was really selected, then Big Beard would really have to make more plans and adjust the shooting plan!

Wu Yuchen said with a smile: "Director Zhang, so you mean, I should give Hu Jun small shoes to wear? Let him go back and shoot with you quickly?"

Zhang Jizhong hurriedly said: "Don't, don't, Wu Dao, you must not. If Hu Jun knows that I affected him, he will hate me to death if it spreads out!"

Zhang Jizhong also heard about this. Liu Ye didn't do anything wrong and almost fell out with Hu Jun. If he interfered with Hu Jun's audition this time, it would really be a hatred of blocking the way, making people hate him for a lifetime.

Just at last year's Golden Horse Awards, Hu Jun and Liu Ye almost fell out because of the Golden Horse Best Actor. The *Lan Yu* they acted in together was the biggest hit at last year's Golden Horse Awards. Before the awards, everyone said that the Best Actor was Hu Jun's, and even Hu Jun himself thought so. When interviewed, he was high-spirited and almost regarded himself as the Best Actor.

The news about the audition for *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* has long been spread in the circle.

And now Wu Yuchen aimed his lens at the War of Resistance Against Japan and was ready to take it to campaign for an Oscar, which made everyone who received the news pay attention. This meaning is different from the previous *Brotherhood of Blades*. It is no longer limited to movies and box office, and may carry political colors, and even things that can affect the image of the country and the nation.

No matter how good *Brotherhood of Blades* is, it has already been released, and they can't get involved. But this *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* that has not yet been shot, whoever can get in can really reach the sky in one step!

And China's current propaganda means and strength internationally are actually not as good as Japan's. In this world, it is not useful to speak with reason. Sometimes it is about who has a louder voice. The Jews have their current status of being sympathized with, not only because of money, but also because of their propaganda in all aspects over the past few decades.

Big Beard immediately said: "Wu Dao, just give me a definite answer, so I can prepare in advance~"

In fact, Wu Yuchen also understands these, but now he will not consider so much. When he decides to shoot, everything is the first priority to shoot the movie well.

"Sigh, Wu Dao, you have really disrupted my shooting plan for *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*. My male protagonist has been hooked away by you!" On the phone, Zhang Jizhong complained to Wu Yuchen jokingly.

But now, Hu Jun, the male protagonist, told him that he was preparing for the audition for the father's role in *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas*. If he was really selected, it might conflict with *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*.

Therefore, the War of Resistance Against Japan subject, which is undoubtedly an extremely correct subject in the eyes of China, will face controversy when it is taken internationally, and the source of this controversy is naturally the stubborn right-wing elements in Japan. They do not admit the crimes their country once committed.

Although the newspapers have been promoting the news of *Brotherhood of Blades* in all aspects, and the outside public discussions are all about whether the box office of *Brotherhood of Blades* can exceed *Titanic*, many people in the circle have already set their sights on this *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas*.

After Wu Yuchen hung up the phone, he thought of the father's role in the movie. This time there are really many actors who want to audition. His external requirement is male actors aged 30-50, which is indeed aimed at the middle generation, but to be honest, many people were screened out in terms of appearance conditions.

The father in the movie is a high-ranking puppet official who controls the entire concentration camp. Therefore, first of all, he must look like a soldier at first glance, tall and mighty, so Wu Yuchen set a condition of 175 or more in height. Those who are not should not sign up for the audition. Just this point screened out many people.

However, there are also many good actors who meet this height condition, such as Chen Daoming, Wang Zhiwen, Pu Cunxin, etc.

However, Hu Jun still feels that his hope is not small, because according to the role requirements, he must show that hard soldier temperament. These people have a strong scholar temperament and have basically never played similar hard roles. And in this point, Hu Jun has a great advantage. Once standing there, his figure and temperament come out, looking much more like it than others!

However, when he arrived at the audition, he still encountered some strong enemies, such as Zhang Fengyi, Chen Baoguo, Jiang Wu...

In the room, Wu Yuchen looked at Zhang Fengyi who walked out and shook his head. The image was quite suitable, but... actually, Old Zhang's acting skills are still good, definitely above the standard line, otherwise he wouldn't be seen by Kaizi. But Wu Yuchen just felt that he was a bit steady and lacked some tension.

After Hu Jun finished his performance and walked out, Wu Yuchen thought that Big Beard Zhang didn't need to worry anymore. Hu Jun could honestly go back and play his Qiao Feng. Hu Jun's image is definitely okay, and the hardness is enough, but it's just not soft enough!

The father's role is not just an officer, but also a father. He must show the soft side in the family. He still has gentle and delicate emotions for his children. In this regard, Hu Jun is still a bit short of fire. I don't know if it is because his experience is not enough and he has not been a father for long.

"Have you played a villain?"

Zhang Hanyu immediately replied: "The Joker in *Batman*, Hannibal in *The Silence of the Lambs*..."

Wu Yuchen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this, only to hear Zhang Hanyu say: "They were all dubbed by me."

Wu Yuchen smiled. A voice actor, right? The emotions also need to be in place, but everything depends on the performance in front of the stage.

After he walked out of the room, Wu Yuchen also made a note in his heart. The image meets the requirements, and the acting skills are okay. He can be listed as a backup target.

After a while, after Jiang Wu walked out, Wu Yuchen said to Hearing Gong Li beside him: "The acting skills are nothing to say, but the face is a bit rich..."

Don't look at Jiang Wu's name with a "Wu," but in fact, he is not martial at all. His face is always a bit fleshy, with a sense of honesty and affinity, and it is even more so when he smiles. Putting it into this officer role, it is a bit inappropriate.

At this time, Hearing Gong Li asked: "Eh, Wu Dao, why didn't I see Jiang Wen come over?"

Hearing Gong Li felt that Jiang Wu's brother Jiang Wen was quite suitable, and the two had formed a bond as male and female protagonists in *Red Sorghum*, and the relationship was quite good.

Wu Yuchen smiled when he heard this: "Him, I guess he doesn't want to act under my hands. In the first half of this year, our company opened a new play called *Searching for a Gun*. The director is a newcomer, and he was bullied a bit by his male protagonist, which made him have a good time!"

Hearing Gong Li understood what was going on when she heard it, shook her head with a smile, and didn't mention it again.

In fact, what Wu Yuchen didn't say was that there was another reason why Jiang Wen didn't come this time, which was because of his old lover Liu Xiaoqing. Speaking of which, after Liu Xiaoqing was arrested this time, Jiang Wen did not live up to the friendship between the two that year, and was busy looking for people to help her clear the way. Unfortunately, it didn't work, and she was finally released on bail after being detained for more than a year.

However, Liu Xiaoqing also exhausted all her efforts for Jiang Wen to shoot *In the Heat of the Sun*, but the result was that she lost her wife and broke her army. During the shooting, Jiang Wen and Ning Jing got together, and Liu Xiaoqing finally ended up with nothing. Jiang Wen's busy work for her this time can be considered reasonable.

Wu Yuchen didn't care much about whether Jiang Wen came to the audition. In the Chinese film and television circle, this batch of middle-generation actors can be said to be the best batch of male actors. The overall level of young actors who develop later is actually going downhill. Therefore, Wu Yuchen didn't care about missing a Jiang Wen.

Just when Wu Yuchen was auditioning for the father's role, two girls were hiding in the corner outside the door, chattering.

"Liu Qianqian, you may not know that you haven't been in China for these years. Everyone who comes in and out is a big star!"

The girl Shu Chang pulled her good friend Liu Yifei and introduced them one by one: "This is Chen Daoming, that is Chen Baoguo, and Wang Zhiwen..."

Liu Yifei interrupted her friend: "Changchang, I know~ I went abroad when I was 10, I know all of them!"

Liu Yifei met Shu Chang when she was shooting *The Story of a Noble Family* this year, and the two became good friends.

Shu Chang pulled Liu Yifei and continued to sigh: "I never thought of seeing so many big stars in one place, all of them came to fight for a role audition, too powerful! Liu Qianqian, is Wu Dao's influence in America so big?"

Liu Yifei nodded: "Of course! Wu Yuchen is now one of the most popular directors in Hollywood, and also one of the most famous Chinese. The Chinese in America are proud of him! My classmates in school and his fans specifically came to me to discuss Wu Yuchen! Even those first-class actors in Hollywood want to appear in Wu Yuchen's movies!"

"Too powerful! It's just that I don't know if we have a chance this time~" Shu Chang sighed.

This time she and Liu Yifei came here to participate in the audition for *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas*. The male protagonist in the movie has a sister who has entered puberty, recruiting girls aged 12-14, so both of them signed up.

In fact, Liu Yifei will have her 15th birthday in less than a month, but this opportunity is right here. Who wants to miss Wu Yuchen's play? Even if it is one day away from her birthday, she has to come and try this opportunity! ===== CHAPTER 272 =====