Chapter 799: After 10 months, recapture the first-day box office record!

Compared to the countless cases of suppressed pain collected from Lu Yong, Han Jia had actually thought about it repeatedly and restrained herself a lot when writing the script.

She didn't write it very deeply; in order to dilute the tragic and desolate atmosphere, she even interspersed quite a few comedic elements in the small part at the beginning of the plot to harmonize it.

The plot as a whole moves from the struggle for survival and self-preservation of small characters, towards reality, then to the transformation of the protagonist's personality from small to large, and finally sublimates...

And speaking of the few comedic shots, Liu Yifei and Lin Nan will contribute the most significant part to this.

After Lin Dao was "morally kidnapped" and reluctantly accepted the cameo, Miss Liu's brain turned, and she decisively requested to write a targeted cameo scene for herself.

Well, the content of this "new play" left everyone present dumbfounded—you two are quite good at playing, aren't you?

Immediately, one by one, they all raised their hands in agreement, not minding the drama being big; the expressions on their faces were even more excited and malicious to the extreme.

Han Jia, the screenwriter, was also so excited that she nodded straight away, agreeing fully: this doesn't even need to be written into the script; just add it on the spot when filming. It's really something to look forward to, hehe!

The afternoon audition work ended in a hurry in a plain and simple way; neither side saw any actors who made their eyes light up.

However, Liu Yifei did receive a call from Zhou Xun, who would come over tomorrow morning.

The sun rises, the moon sets.

From early morning on the 24th, real-time information about the Golden Horse Awards nomination recognition meeting and the finalist reception has firmly occupied the top headlines of film and entertainment news across the entire network.

The lenses of all media were almost entirely focused on Fan Bingbing, who had recently won the Best Actress award at an A-list film festival again.

Not only that, Xu Anhua and Zhang Aijia even stated bluntly that Fan Bingbing is a strong contender for this year's Golden Horse Awards; no matter how you look at it, she has an overwhelming advantage over other nominated actresses!

You have to know that of these two, the former is the chairman of the final jury for this year, while the latter is a member of the Golden Horse Committee and is a "member of the family" of the Golden Horse Awards.

Therefore, once such remarks were made, in the eyes of the vast media and netizens, the Golden Horse Best Actress the night after tomorrow seemed to be set!

However, in the eyes of a very small number of industry insiders with better memories, this scene... how is it a bit familiar?

"It seems that the night after tomorrow, I have to call to congratulate Bingbing again, and I hope her phone can get through by then."

Easy Entertainment, Wang Jinghua looked at the news online and said with a casual smile. Back then, she had also managed Fan Bingbing.

After finishing the gossip, just as this former number one agent was about to open the film and television resources in the circle summarized by her secretary, a rapid knock on the door sounded.

"What's the matter, so impatient?"

"President Wang, a call from Lin Nan Pictures has come in."

"Put it through to me!"

In an instant, Wang Jinghua shouted subconsciously; both her expression and her eyes were uncontrollably a bit excited.

Since the year she broke up with the Wang brothers and confidently left Huayi, 11 years have passed, and even if she is unwilling to admit it, she has to admit that these years, she has been going downhill!

In addition, since Zhu Yawen's studio completely and peacefully broke up with the company, she has had no intersection with Lin Nan.

After all, their status and position are increasingly disparate, and there is simply no chance for intersection.

But at this moment, Lin Nan Pictures called... she firmly believed it was what she had in mind, and it must be!

Half a minute later, what was originally a simple phone notification became complicated.

Because the people answering on both sides changed from ordinary employees to two big figures in the industry—first Wang Jinghua, then Yue Jun.

"Director Yue, do you mean to let Mai Mai reserve all schedules after April next year? Then is there a specific start time and shooting cycle?" Wang Jinghua asked cautiously.

"No, *Dying to Survive* hasn't officially started filming yet, so the accurate start time and wrap time for *The Wandering Earth* cannot be determined.

But for a small actor in your company to reserve a half-year schedule in advance for this, it is definitely a steady profit without loss.

I believe that if it were any actor in the circle, they wouldn't refuse, nor would they hesitate for even a second!"

Yue Jun said unceremoniously, with unparalleled confidence, and even domineering tone.

"Of course, I can agree on her behalf right now. Starting from this morning, all announcements after April next year will not be accepted, just waiting for Lin Dao's *The Wandering Earth*." Wang Jinghua echoed repeatedly.

"Actually, it doesn't need to be that harsh. I estimate that before September, Lin Dao should be able to wrap up. Mm, it will definitely wrap up."

Yue Jun went from cold to hot, and his tone softened again. Next September, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei are going to Venice, and according to their own director's habits, he would never drag the film shooting to September.

"Alright, thank you Director Yue, I will personally talk to her later. In addition, before your company announces the actor list, we will definitely keep it confidential."

After hearing the busy signal from the opposite side, Wang Jinghua hung up the phone with relief. She looked at the secretary who was also a bit happy and ordered: "Go notify Mai Mai and her agent to come to the company immediately."

"Alright, President Wang."

"Didn't expect that, really competed against that Zhang Zifeng?" Leaning on the back of the chair, Wang Jinghua laughed out loud.

At the very beginning, when she decided to let Zhao Jinmai audition, she had already helped analyze it; the strongest competitor was Zhang Zifeng, who had appeared in *Detective Chinatown*!

At the same time, the atmosphere in Zhang Zifeng's home on the other side was two extremes compared to Easy Entertainment.

"How could it be someone else? Among girls of the same age, who has acting skills comparable to our Zifeng? Besides, haven't they cooperated before? How could there be a slip..."

"If it's not Zifeng, then the high probability... should be that one!?"

The family and the agent were arguing endlessly, Zhang Zifeng didn't speak, but sat quietly on the side, absent-minded. Her sense of loss at this moment was real, and it could be seen from her expression.

"Three years later, go take the Beijing Film Academy exam!" Suddenly, the agent's sentence broke the topic of audition failure, focusing the eyes of everyone in the family.

"But Lin Dao suggested I take the Central Academy of Drama exam before." Zhang Zifeng reacted first.

"From the current situation, it's best for you to go to Beijing Film Academy. You don't lack acting skills, you just need to slowly hone and grow; what you lack is connections, relationships, and that big circle of Beijing Film Academy!

How many great directors came out of there, including Lin Dao, isn't he also a professor at Beijing Film Academy?"

"Then, just go to Beijing Film Academy?" Her mother also looked at her daughter and asked.

"This is a society of human relationships; juniors and alumni from the same school are also relationships and resources!" Her father also looked at his daughter.

"Beijing Film Academy? Then Beijing Film Academy it is."

"What does she mean? Why say my figure is bad? Why say I have no persuasiveness dancing the pole dance? Also said I can't support the daughter in the film by dancing in nightclubs and bars..."

Lin Nan Pictures, small reception room.

At this moment, in this reception room, there were only Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, and Zhou Xun, who was furious and constantly cursing.

That's right, Han Jia, who was straight-forward, wiped Zhou Xun out on the spot, and even gave an impeccable reason to her face.

Although... however, how could she directly "personally attack"?

Even if you are telling the truth based on facts, it is indeed very hurtful.

So much so that Lin Dao at this moment was trying his best to suppress the corners of his mouth, trying not to laugh out loud, otherwise it would be easy to be scolded.

Liu Yifei patted Zhou Xun on the shoulder and teased: "You are a three-gold Best Actress. Whether what Jia said is right or wrong, don't you know yourself?"

Good grief, Lin Dao was scared; is his own wife trying to add fuel to the fire?

Whether what Han Jia said is right or wrong, can Zhou Xun not know? She definitely knows; she is clearly broken at this moment.

Just like when *Mojin: The Lost Legend* was casting, Lin Nan said she couldn't compare to Zeng Li in terms of being busty, curvy, pretty, and having long legs, her reaction was the same!

Sure enough, she saw Zhou Xun shut up, staring at Liu Yifei with murderous intent in her eyes. But Miss Liu was not afraid at all; she could handle Xun Ge'er with one hand.

"What do you mean?"

"Xun Ge'er, you have to have self-knowledge; you don't even have as good a figure as me... haha..." The more Liu Yifei spoke, the smaller her voice became; she couldn't help laughing, laughing until she couldn't live.

"Hey hey, don't do it... look, I said don't do it, you can't beat Xixi again..."

Lin Nan watched the drama and incited on the side; it was really lively. Originally, the two said they were coming to comfort Zhou Xun, but how did it go off track while comforting? Hehe...

Not long after, Liu Yifei took Zhou Xun to *The Wandering Earth* side to help with auditions, while Lin Nan walked towards the large conference room for *Dying to Survive*.

At this moment, Ni Ni was auditioning for the nominal female lead.

After noticing Lin Nan's figure, everyone on the field ignored him until Ni Ni's audition ended.

"You are the same as Zhou Xun, with great advantages, but the disadvantages and shortcomings are also fatal. This is an objective problem, not about acting skills.

You are too young; even with makeup and styling, you don't look like a middle-aged woman with a daughter. You lack that sense of experience and vicissitudes of life; this is a defect in temperament brought about by age."

Han Sanping commented directly; today only he was here, after all, Ren Zhonglun is the chairman, very busy.

Hearing this, there was a clear sense of loss in Ni Ni's eyes, "Thank you, Han Dong..."

"Why don't you try another role? The scenes aren't many, but it tests acting skills. With makeup and styling, you should have no problem. This role is the wife of the second male lead..." Han Jia suddenly suggested.

Lin Nan nodded; the role of Lu Shouyi's wife indeed tests acting skills, and it is also very bright, very eye-catching;

Facing her husband's miserable screams in the hospital ward, the protagonist has a fearful reaction of goosebumps, but she is numb, as if she were a walking corpse, numb, like a dead person;

Because she had long given up on this kind of life and hope, just accompanying her husband to linger on.

"You can indeed consider it." Lin Nan couldn't help echoing; he was also looking forward to cooperating with this "Zhang Yimou Girl."

"I'm willing to try."

Ni Ni looked at Lin Nan and immediately responded with a smile. The size of the role is actually not important; what's important is that she finally got a film contract from Lin Dao. If there is a first time, there will be a next time!

Audition casting work is always boring, but once you get into it, time passes very quickly.

In the afternoon, when the day's auditions ended, Lin Nan Pictures' announcement about suspending auditions for *The Wandering Earth* and *I Am Not Dying to Survive* for one day was also issued.

Although the entire film and television circle knew about this early on, the necessary procedures still had to be followed. And tomorrow is the premiere ceremony of *Operation Meigonghe*!

"Co-produced by China Film Group and Sony, directed by Ang Lee, the first 3D/4K/120-frame war drama blockbuster *Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk*, as of last night, has been released for two weeks, with a total box office of 160 million, and the daily box office has fallen below 10,000 yuan. The film unfortunately failed, and the box office was a miserable defeat..."

"Hollywood blockbusters *Moana* and *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them* have officially premiered early this morning, with first-day screening rates of 15% and 31.7% respectively..."

"Director Feng Xiaogang's film *I Am Not Madame Bovary* reported 15.05 million yesterday, and Bona theater chain rarely increased screenings..."

"Co-produced by Lin Nan Pictures, Enlight, Jin Dun, Emperor, China Film Group, and Shanghai Film Group, directed by Lin Dao Nan, produced by Liu Yifei, and with Director Ning Hao serving as the chief cinematographer, the mainstream commercial blockbuster *Operation Meigonghe* will hold its premiere ceremony grandly at the Great Hall of the People this morning..."