Chapter 21

"Classmate Tang Yan."

Lin Nan got out of the car and called out.

A girl waiting for him in the middle of summer, Lin Nan felt embarrassed.

"Lin Dao, Yawen."

A light green long dress with a few pink lotus flowers, tied with a belt, combined with this height, she has a lot of style.

Zhu Yawen was very surprised to see Tang Yan; he didn't know what Lin Nan was going to do.

"Lin Dao, follow me. Li Laoshi should be in right now."

"Li Laoshi?" Zhu Yawen asked suspiciously.

"Li Laoshi Baotian." Lin Nan explained.

Director Tian Zhuangzhuang is not in, but Lin Nan can finalize the actor first, and the actor he found for the male lead Ma Youtie is Li Baotian.

This person can be said to be a true actor. He was admitted to the Drama Academy's director advanced study class in '78 and started teaching at the school in '81.

In '91, he filmed Zhang Yimou's "Ju Dou", in '95 it was another Zhang Yimou film, and in the same year there was the big hit "Liu Luoguo". His acting skills are exquisite and seasoned, no doubt about it.

He counts as one of the male actors who can cooperate with Zhang Yimou three times, and that's within six years.

There are not many pure actors, and this one definitely counts as one, and he is worthy of the title of an old acting bone, and it's not the kind that just comes with age.

Zhu Yawen went to wander around other places; he still knows a few people here, so he's not a stranger.

"Senior Brother Li, this is Lin Dao Nan from the Film Academy. He is here to find Li Laoshi."

He didn't see the main person, but he saw his son, Li Yu, who took the Central Academy of Drama exam three times in six years, Drama Academy Class of '00. Although he is six or seven years older than Lin Nan and the others, he is only two grades ahead.

"Brother Li, I have a script I'd like to ask Li Laoshi to look at. I wonder if Li Laoshi is in?"

Father and son are both low-key in character, and Lin Nan also respects such people.

"Oh my, you're too polite. My dad is in, I'll lead you to him."

Li Baotian spent six years letting his son take the exam for his alma mater, so it can be seen that he is a person who doesn't take the back door.

When he saw Lin Nan, this old acting bone wasn't as serious as he imagined, "I've heard them mention your films, they are very creative. Sit down."

He is nearly sixty, and he looks to be in very good health. His cultivation of spirit is not something a junior like Lin Nan can compare to.

"Li Laoshi, I wrote a script, written with heart, and I want to use it to go for awards. You are the only one I can think of for the male lead."

Lin Nan said it very sincerely. Li Baotian is definitely suitable for the role of Ma Youtie.

"Oh, did you bring the script? I have to teach classes usually."

Li Baotian said so, but he still waited for Lin Nan to open his backpack.

Li Yu poured two glasses of water and brought them over.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"You're welcome."

"This is the script, please take a look." Lin Nan handed it over with both hands.

Li Baotian had already put on his glasses, "'Return to Dust'?"

The living room was very quiet, with only the sound of turning pages, and from time to time the sound of Lin Nan drinking water.

Li Baotian sat on the sofa and read very carefully, as if he were thinking, as if he were blending in.

Li Yu squatted beside his father, his eyes also fixed on the script.

The script is very thin, the story is very heavy.

"Good story, a very profound script, I can take it."

Li Baotian relaxed his emotions, obviously very satisfied with this script.

"Can you give me a role?"

At this time, Li Yu suddenly said.

Li Baotian immediately glared at his son, but quickly recovered. It was time for him to pave the way for Li Yu.

Li Baotian looked at Lin Nan, obviously asking for his opinion.

"Senior Brother Li Yu can try the role of Zhang Yongfu's son."

"Really?" Li Yu asked excitedly.

Lin Nan nodded with a smile.

Li Baotian didn't say anything, but there was a smile on his face.

"When are you planning to start filming?"

This question made Lin Nan a little awkward, "This script hasn't been reported yet. I originally planned to find Director Tian Zhuangzhuang for help. You know that scripts with this kind of realistic subject matter are generally bumpy in the review process."

Lin Nan was a little embarrassed.

"Hehe, actually there's no need for that. You are a commercial film director, a director who has already achieved results, different from those who have no awards and no box office. The higher-ups are also very realistic in this area."

What Li Baotian said had some impact on Lin Nan's worldview, meaning he underestimated his status in the eyes of the higher-ups, and the higher-ups are not as harsh and fair as he thought?

Lin Nan was digesting Li Baotian's words. He felt he had to go find Han Sanping for consultation.

"Who are you planning to find for the role of Cao Guiying?" Li Baotian asked at this time.

"This role is very important, you must have someone who can hold it down." Li Baotian said very solemnly, already standing from the perspective of the whole play.

"Gong Li is very suitable, but you probably can't invite her." Li Baotian muttered to himself, which really shocked Lin Nan.

"I originally wanted to invite Teacher Jiang Wenli, but she doesn't seem to be at school."

"Little Jiang? Hmm, she should be able to hold it down." Li Baotian thought for a while and nodded.

"I'll find her phone number for you. Although we are not in the same school, we still have contact information. You go talk to her yourself, but she seems to have an agency, but I think she can make the decision."

Tang Yan sent Lin Nan and Zhu Yawen out of the school gate, "Thank you today, I'll treat you to a meal later."

"I'll take that seriously, Lin Dao."

"I never fool people."

"Talked it over?" Walking into the gate of the Film Academy, Zhu Yawen said unexpectedly.

"Settled, how did you know?"

"Tang Yan told me, is it the script you mentioned?"

"Yes."

Zhu Yawen understood in his heart that if Lin Nan could directly run to find an actor of Li Baotian's level, and the other party agreed, the script must be very good.

"General Manager Han, it's me, Lin Nan. I have something I'd like to ask your advice on."

Lin Nan was alone in the dormitory making a phone call.

The result was about the same as what Li Baotian said. Han Sanping was direct, telling Lin Nan to just report it upwards. As long as it doesn't deviate from the stance, there is no big problem. Even if there is a problem, just solve it then.

Inevitably, he was asked if he needed investment. Lin Nan dragged it out, saying let's talk after October.

Better early than late, Lin Nan reported it that afternoon.

A stone in his heart finally landed. Looking at the phone number he got from Li Baotian, Lin Nan was a little hesitant.

In the normal process, film invitations should be contacted through an agent. He didn't know if it was appropriate to call the person directly.

The first call rang for almost a minute without anyone answering. He didn't know the reason.

He was preparing to wait ten minutes before calling again, but in less than five minutes, the other side called back.

"Hello, Teacher Wenli, I am Lin Nan from the 02-level directing department of the Film Academy. Yes, it's me..."

In a half-hour call, Lin Nan almost told the script outline once. The other side was indeed not in the capital, but would return in two days, and they agreed to look at the script then.

The biggest stars in this script investment are Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli, whom he agreed to meet. The investment cannot exceed 10 million, and even 5 million is a lot, and it's a rural play, so it's even more economical.

For two days, Lin Nan still spent his time clattering on the keyboard in the dormitory. In the middle, he was forcibly dragged by several classmates to play soccer. He was the goalkeeper and was shot through.

Amidst a chorus of condemnation, Lin Nan treated them to lunch, but he didn't go. Jiang Wenli called.

Many excellent actors choose to stay at the school to teach after graduation, but if you want to find her at school, you will find that there is really only a name at the school.

Eighteen years older than Lin Nan, she doesn't look old. The stunning makeup and acting in "The Grand Mansion Gate" are impressive.

"Chinese-Style Divorce" is still a hot broadcast, her acting skills are beyond doubt.

"Hello, Teacher Wenli." The two met at a coffee shop outside the school, and there was also the other party's assistant.

"Just call me sister." Jiang Wenli said with a smile and took the script.

There are many great directors, but very few are handled by their wives. Director Gu married this one, and in the end, luck outweighs misfortune.

After a long time, Jiang Wenli closed the script, "A very good script, you are using it to go for awards, right?"

Lin Nan was not surprised. The other party is an excellent actor and also the wife of a great director. Her ability to judge scripts is definitely not weak.

"Yes, I want to use it to go for awards next year." He didn't elaborate, and Jiang Wenli didn't ask what awards.

"Who is playing Ma Youtie?"

"Li Laoshi Baotian."

Jiang Wenli nodded, she had no other questions.

"When do you plan to start filming, how long will it end, I need to reserve a schedule."

"Start filming in November, get it done in a month, I have a movie coming out in October." Lin Nan explained.

"After filming, edit it well, just in time for the film festival registration, right?"

Jiang Wenli suddenly added a sentence, which made Lin Nan a little unresponsive.

"Haha, Sister Wenli is right."

"I'll take it, can I take this script away?"

"Of course you can."

Contracts and such, will be supplemented later. Lin Nan could see that Jiang Wenli liked this script very much. Good actors don't dislike good scripts.

Out of the coffee shop, Lin Nan and Jiang Wenli parted ways.

"Damn," Lin Nan found that he had been photographed. It was the first time he had encountered paparazzi photographing him after so long. What was there to photograph about him?

As soon as this thought popped up, Lin Nan realized it wasn't good. Don't let him be photographed just now in the coffee shop.

Jiang Wenli's car had long since gone away.

Lin Nan took out his mobile phone and called. Jiang Wenli said very generously that it was fine. As for whether it was really fine, Lin Nan didn't know.

He only hoped that the paparazzi wouldn't write nonsense.

However, the movie's protagonist was settled, and he was still very happy. He needs to settle down well during this period of time. This movie is not a commercial film, and he must be mentally prepared.

If he can't win an award again, he will really lose to his grandmother's house.

Humming a little tune back to school, the lyrics of "Dragon Fist" are still quite passionate, but during the Spring Festival Gala, there was no interaction on stage and off stage at all. Those people sitting off stage didn't have as strong an acceptance ability as the children on the side of the road.

Time is getting closer, the promotion of "House of Flying Daggers" is in full swing, Old Mouzi is already a true hero, his films have achieved amazing box office in North America, and with the blessing of this era, he has already stepped onto the altar.

"House of Flying Daggers" claims to refresh the record of "Hero", and people in the circle all agree. In terms of lineup, the former is not inferior to the latter at all.

The same martial arts film, the same big production, the popular Andy Lau, Zhang Ziyi...

No one dared to say anything bad, the cinema had already rolled up its sleeves and was ready to count money.

For the post-production of "Return to Youth", Lin Nan didn't go to watch it this time. People from China Film and Shanghai Film were watching it, and Enlight Media also went to see it from time to time. After all, they are all investors.

Lin Nan saw the new promotional poster for "House of Flying Daggers" at school, with the two male leads on the left and right, and Zhang Ziyi in the middle.

Not to mention that this is Zhang Yimou's new film, just mentioning Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, the audience is more willing to spend money to enter the cinema after hearing it. This is a realistic problem.