[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-105":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286941,4473,"Chapter 105: Casting is Decided by the Production Team","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-105",105,"\u003Cp>Han Sanping plays a clever game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since \"The Founding of a Republic\" was a success, they are just following that template to do it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same screenwriting team has already begun creating \"Beginning of the Great Revival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with China Film Group leading can they organize a lineup of hundreds of stars to perform for free in a low-budget production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary companies cannot pull off this kind of model; they can only look on with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After \"The Message\" grossed 150 million in 8 days, its daily box office began to look very poor, only a few million per day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, this film is shot brilliantly, but it is too oppressive and cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reviews are mostly positive and very objective, but precisely because of that, many audience members are hesitating...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huayi specifically conducted a cinema chain survey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this data, the final box office for \"The Message\" should only reach around 200 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let it be. With a 50 million investment, a 200 million box office is fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Yue Jun's report, Lin Nan nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After \"The Founding of a Republic\" finished its run, China Film Group immediately scheduled \"The Hunt,\" which officially premieres today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Liu Yifei had already seen this film while in Venice, she still called Shu Chang to go to the cinema with her today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media is also reporting on this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'The Hunt,' the Golden Lion film, officially premieres today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a few actors in the industry even posted on Weibo, showing off their movie tickets and thoughts after watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Around us, 'hunts' can be seen everywhere...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bright and glamorous entertainment industry is, in itself, a giant hunting ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Fan greeted Lin Nan and began the promotional tour for \"Source Code.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this is the former's first film, so it is inevitable that he would borrow Lin Nan's fame during promotion; the latter does not mind this at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Xu Zheng obtained the roles of director and lead actor for \"Lost on Journey\" from Lin Nan, he has indeed been conscientious and responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Wang Baoqiang, all other roles were selected by Xu Zheng after careful deliberation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a production budget of 5 million, he strove for professional actors whose salaries would not be too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan glanced at the casting list; they were all very cost-effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any thoughts regarding the start date?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Lu Yang, for whom he could make direct arrangements, Lin Nan still wanted to give some autonomy to Xu Zheng and Xue Xiaolu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zheng had clearly done his homework as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think that since it's about the awkward things that happen on the way home for the Spring Festival, we might as well shoot during the Spring Festival travel rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, the atmosphere, background, and the actors' immersion can all be as authentic as possible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan quite agreed with this idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then start filming during the Spring Festival. The company will send a producer and an executive producer to the crew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, and I want to thank Director Lin for this opportunity; I will cherish it,\" Xu Zheng said, following the thread of conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really want to switch to directing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan asked very directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party did not deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actors are always being picked and chosen. Someone like me with no great background finds it hard to get good resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my view, becoming a director is the best path for advancement. Thank you again, Director Lin, for giving me this opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zheng said this with a straight face; it was very blunt, but also very realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say nothing else, at this moment, Lin Nan quite admired Xu Zheng for seeing reality clearly and having a very clear plan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I wish you success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teacher's and a student's films being released at the same time and competing head-to-head—that is very interesting to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan's \"The Hunt\" and Tian Zhuangzhuang's \"The Warrior and the Wolf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former, surrounded by films like \"The Message,\" still managed to gross over 7 million on its first day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While \"The Warrior and the Wolf\" only had a little over 100,000 on its first day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan remembered what Tian Zhuangzhuang had said to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't make commercial films; I can only sell the copyrights. You shouldn't learn these things...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However miserable the domestic box office for \"The Warrior and the Wolf\" is, the overseas copyrights should be selling just as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, after all these years, no one would keep investing in Tian Zhuangzhuang time and time again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is not like those old guys who go to China Film Group to beg for food and rely on film support funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a few acquaintances came over to joke with Lin Nan, \"This time, Director Tian's face must be quite a sight, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Tian Zhuangzhuang accepted interviews, he also took it in stride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had this mental preparation a long time ago. The film industry belongs to all filmmakers, and even more so to the young...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This perspective is very broad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng is now a shareholder of Wanda Pictures, and his status in the industry has instantly risen by several levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, he can be considered to have both money and the resources from Wanda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Belle Boss,\" an urban romance film—just the opening press conference had a scene comparable to the premiere of a major production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people attended; Ning Hao, Huang Xiaoming, and others were guests of honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Lu, Director Lin asked me to wish this film from Starlight Shining a smooth shoot and a massive box office on his behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yue Jun's words, Lu Zheng was stunned for a moment, then immediately broke into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, thank Director Lin for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yue Jun walked toward the crowd, Lu Zheng looked at the somewhat disappointed Jing Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The press conference is important; let's go over...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was tutoring Liu Yifei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a producer isn't something you can do just by reading books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He helped her sort through what specifically needs to be done, the problems that might arise, and how to coordinate everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's so troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei tilted her head and leaned against Lin Nan; only in private would she be this casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, do you regret it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, I don't regret it at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei's never-say-die personality is the thing Lin Nan likes most about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, I'm just taking you through all the work content. Being a producer doesn't mean you have to do the menial tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will be provided with a team; you only need to sit at the center and coordinate everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei nodded slightly, \"The script, it should pass censorship soon, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just about.\" Lin Nan still had that much confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Film Bureau has always had a green channel for a few major directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not two days later, information about \"Brotherhood of Blades\" appeared on both the list of approved scripts and the film filing list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire film and television industry looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Film: 'Brotherhood of Blades'; Production Company: Lin Nan Pictures;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screenwriter: Lin Nan; Producer: Liu Yifei;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director: Lu Yang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Media with well-informed sources, such as Sina, obtained more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Costume martial arts, 30 million budget, ensemble cast, one female lead (young)...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with just this bit of information, it was already enough for the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan Pictures is starting to get involved in martial arts films?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of how the market for martial arts films is now, since Lin Nan is letting Liu Yifei produce it, he couldn't possibly sabotage his own girlfriend, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, being able to let his own girlfriend produce it, this must be a good film!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many roles are there? When are the auditions for casting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That female role!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the industry became lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a 30 million budget, China Film Group and a few other companies all had some ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Han, let's forget about this film...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Wang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lin Nan rejected several old friends in a row, he finally found some peace and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, immediately afterward, a large number of film and television companies and talent agencies began asking about the audition and casting for Yue Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell them that the company will not interfere with the casting for this film; it will be decided by the production crew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, I will reply to them like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the news about the casting spread, everyone started having their own ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does it mean to be decided by the production crew?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The production crew currently consists of only two people: the director and the producer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means getting Lu Yang on board, or getting a nod from Liu Yifei, would be enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sounded much easier than trying to get a role from Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yawen, how are the preparations for 'Love is Not Blind' coming along?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Wang Jinghua received the news, she thought of Zhu Yawen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Hua, is something the matter?\" Zhu Yawen could vaguely guess what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I wanted to ask you to help me inquire about the audition and casting situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wang Jinghua's view, Zhu Yawen was truly lucky; he was classmates with both Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, and his relationship with them was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, hadn't he just landed the male lead in 'Love is Not Blind'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Hua, I suggest you go directly to Director Lu Yang...\" Zhu Yawen said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't stupid; if he wanted a role for himself, he would have definitely made the call, but using up his own favors for someone else was absolutely out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jinghua could hear the implication in Zhu Yawen's words and stopped pushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang had been obscure before, but in the last two days, a large group of people suddenly appeared wanting to \"get to know\" him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep a low profile; these people have impure motives, and all their flattery is fake...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang continued to hole up at home, drawing his own storyboards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the director not showing his face, it was equally difficult to get in touch with Liu Yifei, the producer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very few people knew the latter's private phone number, and the vast majority only had Liu Xiaoli's contact information...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actresses born in the eighties were all preparing to ask Liu Yifei for a role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi felt a bit uncomfortable; in the past, others were the female lead playing the Little Dragon Maiden, while she could only play the small supporting role of Guo Xiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she really wanted this female lead role, but it turned out Liu Yifei was the producer...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very frustrating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yinong had already abandoned her previous thoughts; even she hadn't been a film producer, so what could she use to help Liu Shishi catch up to Liu Yifei?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh. Shishi, when the casting auditions start, I will accompany you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, thank you, Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Cai Yinong's view, the big-name actresses would certainly not go for this female lead role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only a few young actresses who could compete, and she could guess who they would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nothing more than popular young actresses like Yang Mi and Tang Yan; as long as Liu Yifei didn't act in it, everyone had a chance, it just depended on how one played the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli felt very sentimental; back when her daughter was still young, she often took her to auditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it had changed to others coming to her to beg for resources and ask for roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, so many people have called in the last two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, who are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The talent agencies that wanted to sign you before are all there, and there are also some individuals who want to recommend themselves or others to you, the 'producer'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Liu Xiaoli finished speaking, she dotingly stroked her daughter's long hair; she was very satisfied with the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a pity that Changchang took another film, otherwise I could have given it to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei wore a look of regret and began to look at the list compiled by Liu Xiaoli.\u003C\u002Fp>",2062,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6014d905112e76a18c21b02302a1d55c4088190675022094173b12bd537c448e","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-106","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-104",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]