Chapter 110

The age span of the roles in *The Thieves* is also quite large.

Like Andy Lau, Liang Jiahui, Lin Nan's positioning for them is the captains of two thief gangs.

Representing their experience, qualifications, and ability in this industry.

The media guarding under Lin Nan Film Industry today can be considered to have come to the right place.

The female actors who arrived all had their own characteristics...

"There are even ones wearing tight clothes?"

A reporter muttered in a low voice, eyes wide open, and the camera in his hand didn't stop.

In the conference room, Lin Nan and Guo Fan sat together, with Jiang Xuerou on the side; the latter would participate in the production work of *The Thieves*.

The first female actor to audition was Li Bingbing.

To be honest, in action movies, her experience is relatively rich.

But this role doesn't just require these.

In the plot, facing different situations and different people, she must be able to switch her state and temperament at any time.

Charming, cold and gorgeous, acting like a spoiled child, seduction, careless...

In this regard, Li Bingbing is slightly stiff.

"Lin Dao?"

"Mm, after the results are out later, I will have someone notify you."

"Then, thank you Lin Dao."

Li Bingbing thanked him politely and left the conference room.

She had a faint premonition in her heart that she might not have let go just now.

Next is Zeng Li.

Although she is an old acquaintance, Lin Nan still has to say that Zeng Li is still missing something for this role.

It may also be the reason for the bone structure; cold and gorgeous is enough, but charming is not enough.

Too familiar, Lin Nan gave the answer directly.

"Senior Sister Zeng Li, you are not very suitable."

When these words were spoken, the other party didn't look depressed.

"Having this clear word is enough, saving me from thinking too much when I go back. Then Lin Dao, I'll leave first, let's get together when we're free."

Zeng Li said with a smile, very calm.

"Mm, walk slowly."

After Zeng Li went out, Guo Fan was surprised, "This one is too light and breezy, right?"

"Haha, that's her personality."

Lin Nan replied; the get-together Zeng Li mentioned definitely didn't have any other meaning.

When Fan Bingbing came in, it was really eye-catching.

"Lin Dao..."

Clearly looking so good, but insists on proving that she has acting skills!

"Start."

Li Xiaoran is also good.

Hao Lei, Chen Hao, Liu Tao...

After more than a dozen female actors in a row, Lin Nan saw an old acquaintance again.

"Long time no see, Lin Dao."

The smile is bright, still that Yan Danchen.

"It's been a long time, do you want to try another role?"

Lin Nan collaborated with Yan Danchen on two movies, and *The Lotus Lantern* also counts as one.

He considers himself to understand the other party; Yan Danchen is exactly the opposite of Zeng Li.

Guo Fan and others heard Lin Nan's words and realized that Lin Dao was talking about another supporting actress role.

"Mm? Anything is fine, I'll listen to Lin Dao."

Yan Danchen said indifferently; she never cared about the size of the role, and could take both movies and TV shows.

Lin Nan, Guo Fan, and Jiang Xuerou were all quite satisfied with Zhang Hanyu, which meant the latter got the role.

"Start, old classmate."

Luo Jin smiled and didn't speak. According to the audition requirements, he began to perform.

This role in the script actually doesn't have high requirements; with Luo Jin's conditions, he is fully capable.

Lin Nan gave Luo Jin a positive answer on the spot.

"Thank you Lin Dao."

Lin Nan didn't say anything; the past is just the past. He can call the other party an old classmate, but the latter clearly knows the rules in the industry.

Lin Nan saw it in his eyes, estimating that in these two years, Luo Jin must have hit quite a few walls.

Wu Jing has already been a director.

Coming to audition this time was something Lin Nan didn't expect.

"Lin Dao, long time no see. I came to audition, and by the way, steal a teacher, haha..."

Lin Nan and the others looked sideways; this is still a self-familiar person!

*Legendary Assassin* losing so much money is not big news in the industry.

After all, out of ten directors, nine of them have their first play lose money, not to mention crossing over to be a director.

Wu Jing has also acted for so many years from TV series to movies, and is a mature actor.

The audition for *The Thieves* really can't stump him. And, the male roles in this play were originally easier to choose than female roles.

After two days of auditions, Lin Nan determined the final list of roles.

Andy Lau, Liang Jiahui, Zhang Hanyu, Wu Jing, Luo Jin, Kara Wai, Fan Bingbing, Yan Danchen.

Still missing the last one, the main cast is all complete!

Other less important roles can be found at the film studio.

"Director Jiang, Zhang Yi's scenes should be about done, right?"

"Don't rush, just these two days. It's you; if it were someone else, I would definitely start scolding..."

Across the phone, one could hear the laughter on the opposite side.

"Okay, it's over, let him come back immediately." Lin Nan said with a smile.

*The Thieves* announced the final list of roles and production information to the outside world.

"Lin Dao's new movie, luxurious cast, investment cost 130 million!"

This time, Lin Nan tried to learn from Hollywood, modularizing the film project.

When *The Thieves* was established, the logistics team was already preparing.

Surveying and selecting locations, props and costumes in place in advance, decomposing filming tasks, detailed planning of filming progress...

Not asking for 70-80%, at least look like something, and filming efficiency can be improved by 20-30% later.

Only in this way can we slowly catch up later.

And looking at this rhythm, *The Thieves* will likely start filming before *Brotherhood of Blades*.

After all, costume dramas take more effort.

On the other side, the Golden Horse sent good news.

Huang Bo won Best Actor with *Cow*, and Zhou Xun lifted the Best Actress trophy for the second time.

Lin Nan felt it was quite good, after all, both of them were his friends.

It's just that Zhou Xun thanked Lin Nan again when giving her acceptance speech, which gave the latter a headache.

If this happens two more times, he really won't be able to explain it clearly...

Han Sanping suggested, since the cast is relatively large this time, should they hold an opening press conference.

Lin Nan pondered, and it really could be held.

Commercial films need momentum; from the start of filming, its promotion has already begun.

The box office of *Source Code*, after passing 40 million, the daily growth became turtle speed; this was a full half month.

Estimating the remaining half month, it should be able to climb over the 50 million threshold.

The film industry can already smell the gunpowder of the New Year's Eve slot.

*The Storm Warriors*, *Bodyguards and Assassins*, *The Treasure Hunter*, and *A Simple Noodle Story*.

These are the four most anticipated movies.

Especially *A Simple Noodle Story*, this is Director Zhang's first show after the Olympics, and Zhang Weiping is determined to refresh the box office record.

New Pictures sent out the premiere invitations more than twenty days in advance, quite impatient.

Han Sanping's efficiency was very high, and the opening press conference for *The Thieves* was set in the China Film Auditorium.

Media reporters, industry peers, actors and artists gathered.

Crew members of *The Thieves*, *Brotherhood of Blades*, and *Lost on Journey* were all there.

Counting the *Love Is Not Blind* currently filming, many people were shocked and gasped.

This is filming four movies at the same time!

When Lin Nan and Liu Yifei arrived, the number of people on the scene was already very large.

The two separated, the former went to the stage, the latter sat in the first row.

"For *The Thieves*, I plan to finish filming within two months, preferably one and a half months.

Actually, just as we are talking, part of the crew has already started working."

As soon as this was said, some people on the scene thought of Lin Nan's graduation thesis before.

This is starting to follow the Hollywood model and get to work?

Banquet time.

"Lin Dao, a toast to you..."

Fan Bingbing was very happy to be able to get a role in Lin Nan's movie this time.

She held a glass of wine and finished it in one gulp.

Clean and neat, she's an old hand.

After the toast, she left gracefully, knowing the measure.

Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei being interviewed by reporters, guessing they were asking about her feelings as a producer.

The girl had a smile on her face, looking like she was chatting very well.

"Lin Dao, I wish your movie box office will reach a new high."

Unexpectedly, Lu Zheng popped out, along with Jing Tian.

"Big Brother Lin." The latter called out softly.

"Mm? Your movie wrapped up?"

Lin Nan was a bit curious; he remembered *My Belle Boss* only started filming last month.

"Not yet, the crew is resting today..."

Jing Tian answered with a smile, her eyes flickering a bit.

"I also wish your movie will sell well." Lin Nan said very sincerely.

"Thank you Big Brother Lin."

Didn't chat for a few sentences, seeing Liu Yifei's interview was about to end, Lin Nan also ended the topic.

"Tian Tian, go back to the crew, you only asked for half a day off."

Jing Tian looked into the distance and nodded.

"Mm, Uncle Lu, let's go."

"What did the reporters ask you?"

"Asked me if I would be nervous being a producer for the first time?"

Liu Yifei laughed while wrapping her arm around Lin Nan.

"Then what did you say?"

"I said I'm not nervous, Lin Nan is backing me up. Hee hee..."

This answer is really Liu Yifei's style, saying whatever she wants.

Jiang Wen said two days, and it was two days; Zhang Yi really rushed back in time.

Now the actors for *The Thieves* are complete, plus those professional actors found from the film studio, the crew can officially start filming.

This movie's background spans the mainland and Hong Kong, but it's not really going to Hong Kong to film.

For landmark exterior scenes, Lin Nan chose to film on location, but the main plot between the actors is still in the mainland, right around the capital.

Later, through post-production editing and a few special effects, they will be spliced together.

This will test those people at Tiangong Color.

On a sunny morning, *The Thieves* crew.

"*The Thieves*, scene one, take one.

Action!"