Chapter 70: Audition and Role Determination

Once, in the *Lotus Lantern* crew, he had marveled at Yan Danchen's beauty.

The photo on the resume in front of him was not inferior to Yan Danchen's Chang'e appearance at all. This was still a life photo, and her temperament was even more extraordinary.

In terms of acting, the Central Academy of Drama endorsed her, and her classmates were all powerful actors. But in terms of fame, it seemed a bit thin; she was too Buddhist.

Put this resume aside separately and write four words on it with a pen: Audition Female Lead.

Lin Nan continued to look down.

Perhaps being able to send a paper resume over was not just a matter of good attitude, but also confidence in one's own strength.

The resumes in the emails were generally worse than the paper ones, and Lin Nan was looking at them at the same time.

Given Lin Nan's casting requirements, many of the actresses in the resumes were seniors from several grades ahead of the three major colleges.

If it were an audition, they were likely all acquaintances.

There were also many male actor resumes, but one was internally decided for Zhu Yawen, so there were two left. Besides, a taxi driver role was not very important, so he wouldn't look for it here, because there were not many shots.

The role of the female lead's friend was the most important among the male roles. Zhu Yawen was not suitable; he was too young and couldn't grasp it.

Lin Nan saw a person and was instantly bright-eyed. He also came from the Central Academy of Drama and was currently a stage actor.

"Should be quite suitable!"

The more Lin Nan thought about it, the more suitable he felt. He and the person he had just picked for the female lead audition were also friends in real life, and even classmates.

Pick out this resume and put it together with the previous one.

Lin Nan looked faster. Although he declined Huayi's dinner, the resumes of the two Bingbings were not absent.

This was a problem. It was impossible not to give even a chance for an audition.

Lin Nan hesitated for a while, but still took the two of them out.

Pick out a familiar face from the Central Academy of Drama, just because Lin Nan was familiar with him.

"This, no wonder everyone says the actors of the Central Academy of Drama are good. A whole row of stage play resumes."

Lin Nan had a headache. He couldn't have all the favorite candidates be from next door. If so, the academy would have to nag him.

Fortunately, he saw Yan Danchen, and Lin Nan took her out without saying a word.

"Gao Yuanyuan?"

Lin Nan took out another resume again. This time it was written on it: Audition Female Third.

Perhaps the role the actor wanted to audition for was another one, but it didn't hinder Lin Nan's subjective consideration.

Lin Nan finished reading the paper resumes first, and then looked at the ones in the email. It seemed a bit absent-minded. Maybe it was first impressions, and the people on the paper resumes were indeed better.

By four or five in the afternoon, Lin Nan took out thirty-something resumes.

"These people can be notified to come for an audition."

"Lin Dao, right here at the company?"

Lin Nan thought about it.

"Yes, come to the company. Finish the audition before the 18th. I have things to do later."

"Okay, Lin Dao."

After speaking, Lin Nan left work first and left the company.

Not long after, the company was in chaos.

"Come to the company for an interview, doesn't that mean we can see many stars?"

"Yeah, yeah!"

"Hurry up and see whose resumes are there?"

A group of people instantly surrounded the administration.

Lin Nan's company issued audition invitations to the outside world. Some media confirmed it from the few artists who received the invitations.

Including the movie type and production cost, they were also announced together.

"Only the two of them received invitations?"

"Yes, President Wang."

"Then let them go. *The Banquet* didn't get selected, so let's see if there's a chance at Lin Nan's place."

The tree is big and branches out. There were so many people in the company, and sometimes resources were not easy to divide. Huayi also wanted to use *The Banquet* to win over Little Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun.

A 40 million cost was the highest production budget Lin Nan had handled so far, and it also belonged to a project with very high priority in the country.

"The agent said let me try. I didn't expect to really receive an audition!"

In a class group of ten or so people, someone sent a sentence.

"Minghao, are you talking about that movie of Lin Nan's?" A female avatar sent a sentence.

"Definitely. Recently, only that side is casting. I have a schedule arrangement, otherwise I would have gone to try too," others added.

"Hehe, our double-crowned actor has a big tone, huh?" The female avatar teased.

"Jingjing, you are teasing me again!"

"Although the lead role focuses on female characters, since it's a movie, there must be a male lead corresponding to it. Minghao, you must work hard!" The female avatar encouraged her friend.

"Haha, of course."

Suddenly, an opera female character avatar appeared: "Minghao, go together when the time comes, remember to call me."

"My God, you are actually alive?"

"How do you talk to our Big Pear?"

"The last time I saw you speak was the last time."

The group instantly became lively.

Most people in the group had a very good relationship and would chat from time to time. A small number of people were very ambitious and almost never appeared here, and their classmates were a bit distant from them.

There were also people who rarely spoke, not because they were focused on their careers, but because they really only watched and didn't speak, but her popularity was indeed very good.

"I am looking forward to you two being in the same crew, haha."

The green-clothed avatar jumped out again: "I didn't expect that I would really receive an invitation."

"Since there is an invitation, then grasp it. Although the director is young, his achievements are brilliant. You two cherish it, good resources are not many."

A real old lady avatar jumped out.

"You actually have time to chat today, and you type quite fast, huh?"

"Teacher, discipline him, he is teasing you."

A few people below were fanning the flames.

Little Zhang Ziyi was preparing for *The Banquet*. Her Hollywood road had been very smooth these two years. In three months, *Memoirs of a Geisha* would land in North America and other places, and she was the proper female lead.

Looking at the laughter in the group, she was a bit unwilling, and a bit disdainful. She couldn't integrate into her classmates like Hu Jing and the others. Sometimes she felt like she was isolated by the class, but this was her choice, and she didn't regret it.

Lin Nan got the pass to enter the Olympic general director competition site. Only with this thing could he be released to enter.

"How was the audition?"

"It's about to start. I plan to get it done in one round," Lin Nan replied.

"Then you have to be careful. Although commercial films don't need very high acting skills."

"Don't worry about this. It's impossible for me to find some relationship-based people to come. Even if there are, they won't be water goods."

"That's good."

Those who didn't receive an audition invitation would also have a notification email.

The number of people auditioning was not large. Lin Nan felt he could handle it alone.

Lin Nan didn't like

The first person to arrive was Gao Yuanyuan. Her slightly plump figure suited the floral dress she wore perfectly. With light makeup and fair, beautiful skin, she gave Lin Nan a very natural impression.

Her agent was waiting outside. Gao Yuanyuan's audition went well; although she wasn't a graduate of a professional acting academy, her acting skills surpassed many from the academic school.

"Lin Dao."

At twenty-six, Gao Yuanyuan was in the prime of her career, bolstered by several television dramas, especially after winning an award for "Qinghong" at the beginning of the year.

"Isn't 'Rob-B-Hood' also happening around that time?"

Lin Nan asked.

Others might not know, but he knew that Gao Yuanyuan was on the casting list for this film; it was already decided.

"Lin Dao, you know how it is. In Jackie Chan's films, female roles are basically supporting roles; there's no such thing as a female lead. Of course, 'The Myth' this time is an exception."

Lin Nan understood what Gao Yuanyuan meant.

"Rob-B-Hood" was almost entirely a male-led film.

"If I give you the role of the third female lead, are you sure your schedule will allow it?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan clearly felt there was a chance. She had read the summary for the third female lead; it had the least screen time of the six, and the character didn't even board the cruise ship.

"I can."

For the filming of "Rob-B-Hood," her entry into the crew was originally scheduled for later, as the early stages focused on the men's scenes.

Lin Nan's film was planned for one month, ending in less than two, and it would start after the Golden Rooster Awards, so she could completely manage the schedule.

"Take a complete script back with you. Use this time to sort out the plot. Try to be as perfect as possible after we start filming. Keep the script confidential, and come sign the contract in two days."

Lin Nan put on a smile, no longer the serious person he was during the audition.

Gao Yuanyuan was delighted and very excited. "Thank you, Lin Dao. I definitely won't let you down."

The company staff watched as Gao Yuanyuan came out of the reception room with a joyful expression, holding a document bag in her hand.

"She succeeded on the first try?"

"Doesn't that mean the competition behind her will be very fierce?"

"Yuanyuan, how did it go?"

Downstairs, Gao Yuanyuan's agent asked.

"Here!"

Gao Yuanyuan shoved the document bag to her agent. "The complete script. Let me familiarize myself with it first. It has to be kept confidential."

The agent reacted instantly. "It's a done deal?"

"Mm."

The two got into the car and left. Several cars nearby were filled with people waiting to audition; not wanting to meet acquaintances and feel awkward upstairs, they could only wait below.

There are successes, and there are failures.

For several in a row, Lin Nan was not satisfied. Some seemed to be filming in other crews, and when they auditioned, they still carried the flavor of those other roles.

Not receiving an affirmative answer meant the result; they had just seen Gao Yuanyuan leave with a document bag.

Lin Nan had to stay at the company for these few days. With over thirty people, the schedule was arranged comfortably, with seven or eight a day being sufficient.

The next day, Lin Nan met Tian Yu. At thirty, he was from the 1995 class of the Central Academy of Drama.

For some reason, Lin Nan always wanted to laugh when he saw him, but one had to acknowledge his acting skills; he had been in theater for many years.

"Lin Dao, is there any problem?"

Tian Yu was a bit puzzled. He felt there shouldn't have been any major issues with his performance just now, and he had specifically avoided the theatrical acting style. If he could study the script more, he could definitely perform better.

"No problem." Lin Nan adjusted his mood.

"The second male lead—this role is very critical. He and the first male lead—let's count him as the first male lead—are childhood friends. There is a wife in the script, who is the second female lead. Brother Tian, go back and digest the complete script as soon as possible."

Lin Nan handed over a document bag.

"I, I succeeded in the audition? It was decided on the spot?"

Tian Yu couldn't believe it; it wasn't the usual "go back and wait for notification."

"Hehe, it's decided. Remember to keep the script confidential. We will notify you to sign the contract in two days."

"Ah, thank you, Lin Dao."

Tian Yu's joy was evident. He took the document bag with both hands, thanked him several times, and then left.

"Who is he?"

Watching Tian Yu leave, someone in the company asked.

"Seems like he graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, if I remember correctly."

That's how actors without fame are; perhaps you are very hardworking and talented, but you need an opportunity to showcase yourself. Many theater actors are truly only known within their own small circles.