Chapter 295: Open Audition

Several films were promoting hard.

Apart from *Passengers* bringing its own halo, the most eye-catching was actually *Dangerous Liaisons*.

Because Little Zhang Ziyi used a big move; she actually pulled her new boyfriend out to support the film.

A large number of netizens were complaining, has International Zhang changed her taste? Not loving "wealth," starting to love "talent"?

Quite a few industry insiders said bluntly that this couple wouldn't last long; the man couldn't handle the woman's ambition at all.

Whether it's wealth, income, or cultural literacy, the two are completely mismatched!

But it must be said that the effect of this announcement of love was indeed very good.

The focus of major media was instantly attracted by Little Zhang Ziyi and the CCTV host.

The film *Dangerous Liaisons* also received much attention because of Little Zhang Ziyi.

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The media saw the film filing information of Lin Nan Film Industry on the Film Bureau's official website.

"Film: *About Time*, Science Fiction, Romance;"

"Producer: Lin Nan Film Industry;"

"Director: Guo Fan;"

"Screenwriter: Lin Nan;"

"Actors: To be determined;"

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With this, the film that everyone had been curious about before was finally announced.

Among them, the four words "Actors to be determined" were exceptionally eye-catching.

What does this mean?

This means that the film might be casting externally, openly.

Lin Nan heard that Guo Fan had already been blocked by brokerage companies, agents, and actors in the circle several times.

However, from the current point of view, he hadn't set the casting requirements yet, but it should be soon.

Of course, the company's own artists were also under consideration.

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*American Dreams in China*, invested in by Zhongying, seemed to have started shooting, and quite a few media went to visit the set.

However, what was discussed most in the circle was Deng Chao inside.

On one side is *The Four 2*, on the other side is *American Dreams in China*.

Good grief, he was really acting in two big directors' films at the same time?

Then everyone understood; no wonder the most core male lead didn't beat Huang Xiao; this was probably one of the reasons!

At the very least, Huang Xiao pushed all other acting offers for this film!

Time passed a bit fast.

*Bad Genius* fourth week, collected another 145 million.

With this, the film had been released for exactly one month, and the total box office had reached 1.358 billion.

The internet was full of news about *Bad Genius* being released for a month, and that eye-catching box office data.

After one film, the revenue sharing alone was higher than the annual profit of some listed companies in the film and television industry!

A group of production companies in the industry were all like they had gotten pink eye, looking at it, and could only watch.

The Film Bureau specifically named and praised it, and encouraged other films about to be released to look at *Bad Genius*.

At this time, *Bad Genius* also officially entered the public screening time after the extension.

Not beyond Lin Nan's expectation, the call from above came.

"... This seminar cannot be shirked; prepare, prepare, come to the Film Bureau tomorrow."

"Understood, Director Tong. I will arrive on time tomorrow."

Lin Nan was also depressed; does this theme also suit holding a seminar? And didn't any old guy jump out to oppose it?

"Strange thing, why didn't those old pedants make a sound this time? Their combat power isn't working!"

Lin Nan muttered to himself, mainly because he found it troublesome.

On the other side, Tong Gang was also instructing, "Those who oppose shouldn't participate in the meeting, so they don't cause trouble for no reason."

"Okay, Director Tong."

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Facts proved that it was right for Lin Nan to go alone; if he had brought Liu Yifei, it would have been uncomfortable for both of them.

Seminars, discussion meetings, discussing the box office achievements of *Bad Genius* and the factors of success.

But from beginning to end, it had nothing to do with him, the director and screenwriter; there was no sense of participation at all.

Maybe the only thing Lin Nan had participation in was going up to take a group photo and shaking hands with several leaders.

As for what the film scholars and market experts said throughout the meeting, Lin Nan didn't remember a single complete sentence; he was distracted the whole time.

When leaving the Film Bureau, Lin Nan was blocked by some media reporters.

"Lin Dao, congratulations on *Bad Genius* breaking 1.3 billion at the box office."

"Thank you."

"Is it true that *Bad Genius* is participating in the Golden Horse Awards?"

Lin Nan knew he would be asked this question.

Although he had already asked someone to sign up, he hadn't made it public to the outside world.

"Yes, invited multiple times by Brother Hua and Director Ang Lee, I have already asked someone to sign up for Golden Horse."

Hearing this news, the reporters outside the Film Bureau were very excited.

"Does that mean Lin Dao will gradually participate in all Chinese film festivals in the future, such as next year's Golden Rooster Awards?"

A female reporter asked this question with flying speed, and other reporters were waiting for the answer with joy.

Lin Nan couldn't help but smile; these people really dig pits fast.

"No such idea for the time being."

"Going to Golden Horse is all because of being invited several times, plus my first trophy was won from there..."

Without waiting for the reporters to continue asking, Lin Nan had already squeezed out of the crowd and got into the car.

The media also didn't think it was a big deal to join in the fun.

By the time Lin Nan returned to the villa, their drafts were already out.

"Lin Dao Nan still has no intention of participating in the Golden Rooster Awards, seven years now."

"Why do most well-known mainland directors cold-shoulder the Golden Rooster Awards? The latter is worth reflecting on..."

"Several mainland big directors have decided to go to Golden Horse this year!"

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Andy Lau and Ang Lee also reacted quickly.

Both welcomed Lin Nan in front of the media, saying that this year's Golden Horse would definitely be brilliant.

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*The Amazing Spider-Man* and *The Dark Knight Rises* were about to be released.

The film circle seemed to have returned to the feeling of the first half of the year.

*The Silent War* released for half a month, box office was only 150 million, already at the end, and there would be no hope later.

*All's Well, Ends Well 2012* didn't even need to be mentioned; it was estimated that the final box office would be three or four million, a huge loss.

Lin Nan didn't care.

He knew that in this last week, *Bad Genius* probably wouldn't get much box office, and no matter how it competed with those two imported films, it was just like that.

Reba was very happy because the manager notified her that although Guo Fan's new film hadn't been cast yet, she had been internally decided to play a supporting role.

Since *Bad Genius* was released, many classmates in school were contacting her, and even teachers and counselors asked about her situation from time to time.

Among the students of this session, she was already the most dazzling one, and she would cherish it.

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Yang Mi was still thinking about what Ceng Jia said.

A film adapted from a bestseller, and all the investment had been raised, ready to be filmed as a series! 【295-8

If she is willing to go, then she is the core lead actress.

Yang Mi is not stupid; she knows what the three words "best-selling book" represent.

That is, the film shot from it comes with a large fan audience. And in terms of box office, there is a certain guarantee!

"A series?"

To be honest, Yang Mi is indeed a bit tempted.

"Jiajia, are you sure?"

Ceng Jia smiled: "Of course I'm sure, this was news from the end of last year; over the past six months, they have been adapting the script..."

Ceng Jia looked like she had worked hard and achieved much; she felt that if Yang Mi took this series, she would definitely be able to reach a higher level.

After all, there aren't many series in the film industry.

Currently, the most prominent series are Enlight's *The Four* series and the company's *Ip Man* series.

But these two films have nothing to do with Yang Mi.

"Then, you continue to make contact, see the specific situation, and then we'll decide."

Yang Mi nodded and said, her tone already carrying a sense of determination.

"Okay, I'll contact them this afternoon."

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Guo Fan returned to the company again.

"We definitely have to look for outside actors; our company only has these few, and they might not all be suitable."

Lin Nan was not surprised by this result.

"Do we need newcomers?"

"No."

Guo Fan shook his head; he is also someone who is too lazy to train newcomers.

"I'm going to hold open auditions."

"But I will also pick from the company first, and from familiar actors that the company has worked with; if there are really no suitable ones, then I'll look at other actors..."

Lin Nan nodded; this order is quite good.

"Then just post an audition notice on the company's Weibo."

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