Chapter 212: Avoiding Leisure, Dust Settles

The entire film circle was paying attention to the casting of "Resident Evil 5."

The director and staff had arrived in the capital a few days ago, but it wasn't until today that they opened the casting rules to the domestic film circle.

Namely, "Resident Evil 5" would not hold public auditions, only accepting auditions from actors invited by the production side and recommended actors.

A small number of people in the industry knew something.

It was because the first choice of the production side had refused the invitation, so after waiting for a few days, they had the current casting rules.

Actresses all knew that "Resident Evil" was a very high-quality Hollywood film project, a globally released film.

And this female second lead, in terms of setting, was equivalent to half a female lead, which could directly affect her own status and improve commercial value...

This made a group of actresses even more unwilling to miss it!

The media waited outside the hotel and took photos of many actresses going to audition; the number was very large.

"Hollywood never gives resources for free. In the game, the female second lead is indeed very important, but it's hard to say when changed into a film..."

Ye Ning specially called to consult Lin Nan; Wanda had already given the recommendation quota to Jing Tian.

"Hahahaha, in Lin Dao's eyes, this is a role that might be a bit part, but for others, it's different."

Lin Nan smiled and didn't refute. This was indeed one of the reasons he refused for Liu Yifei.

The company also received a recommendation invitation, and Zeng Jia and Yang Mi reacted quickly, opening their mouths for the first time.

Yue Jun gave Yang Mi this audition opportunity immediately, and the latter was already preparing.

But Lin Nan didn't hold hope for Yang Mi; her English level was really hard to describe.

There were signs of taking sides and betting in the circle.

Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, and Fan Bingbing were the three most favored.

September 30th every year is the registration deadline for the Oscar Best Foreign Language Film.

China was a bit awkward this year; among the films released so far, there were no films that could be brought out.

Originally, according to policy requirements, films must have been released in China to be eligible to be recommended to sign up for the Oscar Best Foreign Language Film competition.

But in this situation, the Film Bureau took a different path and made an exception for "The Flowers of War."

As soon as this decision was announced, Zhang Yimou and "The Flowers of War" instantly became the target of attacks by many film parties.

Since an exception was made, why only make an exception for "The Flowers of War"?

Why not take all films that didn't meet the requirements, compare them, and then set the final result?

The biggest opinion was "White Deer Plain," followed by a series of realistic plot films that hadn't been released yet.

At this time, logically speaking, they should be low-key, but Zhang Weiping didn't think so.

"Which Chinese film would be more suitable for the Oscars than 'The Flowers of War'? The answer is: None!

Redemption is a topic common to the whole world. Zhang Yimou plus Bale is definitely the most competitive combination for Best Foreign Language Film..."

These naked words were thrown directly into the faces of all film parties that had opinions.

The meaning was very clear: "The Flowers of War" had an Oscar Movie Emperor as the male lead, and when competing for Best Foreign Language Film, it had more advantages than other Chinese films, and even films from other countries!

It would have been better not to say this; after saying it, the scolding in the circle became even louder.

Zhang Dapo directly gave the old director a reputation of "relying on foreign influence"...

The circle is also very realistic; no one dared to question whether the Film Bureau also had the meaning Zhang Weiping said.

However, Lin Nan estimated that this matter really couldn't be said for sure...

The promotion of films like "Painted Skin," "The Sorcerer and the White Snake," and "1911" had completely entered the white-hot stage.

Especially the first two films, both were the first commercial films independently produced by the two companies.

That kind of tit-for-tat gunpowder smell had continued since the scheduling, and until now, it was intensifying.

Yang Zai relied on "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" having a group of big-name production teams and was shortlisted for the non-competition section of the Cannes Film Festival.

Therefore, when promoting, he often belittled other films, completely in a posture of wanting to eat up the National Day schedule.

This arrogant and wild posture made the production parties of all films in the same schedule feel deep disgust!

Many people in the circle were saying that being arrogant will definitely not lead to good things, not to mention that he was a newcomer, and he would be taught a lesson sooner or later.

Looking at the posters of these two films on the Internet, Lin Nan smiled helplessly.

In the conspicuous position of the promotional posters, there were the words Tiangong Color!

Lin Nan was just talking about Shu Chang yesterday, and saw her today.

Wearing home clothes, curled up on the sofa of Liu Yifei's house, the table was full of all kinds of snacks and juice.

"Why did you come over today?"

"Hmph..."

Shu Chang rolled her eyes at Lin Nan and turned to hug Liu Yifei's arm.

This attitude?

Lin Nan looked at Miss Liu, who nodded with a smile.

Alright, the joke Lin Nan made about Shu Chang yesterday was snitched by Liu Yifei.

"She came to avoid leisure," Miss Liu said with a smile.

"Mm? What's wrong?" Lin Nan was a bit curious.

After a while, he heard Shu Chang talk about the "Journey to the West" crew.

The "Journey to the West" produced by Zhang Jizhong recently had an "accident."

Some actors took the initiative to break the news that they had been sexually harassed, and even the text messages sent by the assistant director to bridge the gap were sent out.

Immediately after, there were crew members from before who voiced support, saying that among the seven spider spirits, six had fallen in.

They had seen the producer come out of the rooms of several actresses playing spider spirits at four or five in the morning several times, which was why they were successively dismissed and left the crew...

The media were like cats smelling fish, running to interview one by one.

How could the big beard admit it? After throwing down the four words "nonsense," he disappeared. Huayi issued three press releases in one day!

So the reporters set their targets on other actors, trying to ask around and get some material.

Shu Chang had only made a cameo as the Queen of the Daughter Kingdom out of face, and now she was also on the list of media "harassment."

"How would I know those things, I just made a cameo..."

Shu Chang leaned on Liu Yifei's shoulder, saying frustratedly, looking like she was being bothered not lightly, and other actors should be the same.

"Heh, four or five o'clock? Only those field workers in the crew could bump into it when they got up at this time."

To be honest, Lin Nan was quite inclined to believe this revelation.

The big beard was one of the core members of Huayi, and he was also full of trouble, famous before...

"I'll help you greet them later," Lin Nan said with a smile.

"Mm mm, thank you brother."

Good heavens, this speed of changing face! Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Scarlet Heart" fermented for a week, like "Palace" at the beginning of the year, sweeping the entire film and television circle.

Tang Ren increased the promotional efforts, and there was news about this TV series everywhere on the Internet, photos and news of the leads traveling everywhere and on various programs.

Cai Yinong's purpose was very clear, which was to push Liu Shishi into the ranks of first-tier female stars, so that Tang Ren would have one more pillar.

What surprised Lin Nan was that Cai Yinong didn't know where she got the recommendation, and actually took Liu Shishi to audition for "Resident Evil 5," and even posted audition photos.

In Lin Nan's view, this was really... funny!

"What, was she eliminated?"

Facing Lin Nan's teasing inquiry, Yue Jun nodded helplessly.

"Eliminated in one round, the foundation is too thin after all."

Lin Nan was prepared for Yang Mi's audition result.

Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, which one of them wasn't battle-hardened.

Yang Mi would be completely beaten in front of them, and upon comparison, it was all hard injuries.

"The result should have come out by now," Yue Jun said unexpectedly.

"So fast?"

"Not announced yet, but some people have already posted group photos, it's very lively in the circle now, heh..."

Yue Jun left Tiangong Color, and Lin Nan flipped through the news on the Internet.

It was indeed lively!

Li Bingbing posted a photo on Weibo. It was a group photo of her, Wendi Deng, and the director of "Resident Evil 5," Paul Anderson.

In the photo, Li Bingbing was in the middle, with Wendi Deng and Paul Anderson on the left and right, all three faces beaming with smiles, giving a thumbs up, and behind them was the concept poster of "Resident Evil 5"!

A group photo was self-evident.

Anyone with eyes understood, Wendi Deng bridged the gap, and Li Bingbing succeeded!

This wasn't the end; netizens were also watching the fun and didn't think it was a big deal, running to leave messages under Zhang Ziyi's Weibo.

"You guys used to show sisterhood often, how come Wendi Deng ran to help Li Bingbing?"

"Newcomer beats old person?"

"You are 'International Zhang,' how did you lose to Li Bingbing!"

It had to be said that Zhang Ziyi was indeed someone who could hold her breath.

She turned around and replied uniformly: "I've acted in so many Hollywood films, it's fine if this audition didn't succeed. As a senior, I have to leave some opportunities for those behind..."

A reply established her image, and she also encouraged the latecomers as a senior, instantly gaining some praise.

Under this, true understanding people knew that Zhang Ziyi was finding a way out for herself.

If it were before, she wouldn't have this attitude; where would she look down on Li Bingbing, and where would she need to audition?

Sure enough, the next morning.

The casting team of "Resident Evil 5" announced the news to the outside world.

"After careful selection, we sincerely invite Ms. Li Bingbing to participate in the filming and performance of 'Resident Evil 5: Retribution,' wishing for a happy cooperation!"

The casting was completely settled, and a group of domestic actresses gave up; another big flower was going to the international stage!

From noon that day, a large number of press releases about Li Bingbing and "Resident Evil 5" poured out.

"Li Bingbing will rush to Hollywood in October..."

"Another female star in China is heading to the international stage, this time it's not a co-production!"

"What's there to be happy about? Gossip, this is a resource Liu Yifei didn't want..."

"Really?"

"It didn't even reach Liu Yifei's hands, it was directly refused by Lin Dao!"

News flew around on the Internet, not knowing if it was true or false. But Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, Jing Tian, and others all knew that this was likely not fake. ===== CHAPTER 213 =====

News is flying around online, and it's hard to tell what's true. But Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, Jing Tian, and others all know that this is highly likely not fake.