Chapter 883

"At 9:00 AM, Lin Nan Film's official Weibo released the casting list for *Detective Chinatown 2*. Enlight, Wanda, Shanghai Film Group, and Western Film Group, the four production parties, followed closely to repost and announce it.

The second installment of the series is directed by Lu Yang. In addition to the original cast of Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, and Xiao Yang, many well-known artists such as Reba, Zhao Jinmai, and Wang Xun have been added."

"In the morning, Han Jia's studio released the cast list for the film *A Cool Fish*:

The film is written and directed by Han Jia, produced by director Lin Nan, and produced by former China Film Group chairman and famous director Han Sanping. The starring cast includes: Han Sanping, Ren Suxi, Pan Binlong, Zhang Yu..."

"This morning, director Ning Hao's new film, the comedy sci-fi movie *Crazy Alien*, officially started filming with high profile at Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis.

It is reported that the film is jointly produced by Bad Monkey Pictures, Lin Nan Film, Red Star Dock, and Huanxi Media, with Xing Aina serving as producer..."

"Liu Yifei appeared low-key in Shanghai... According to industry insiders, her trip this time is mainly for the second audition for Disney's *Mulan*..."

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The casting lists for the two films attracted the attention of the entire film and television circle. Especially the cast list for *Detective Chinatown 2*, the sequel to this high-grossing commercial series, sparked even more heated discussion.

The reason is not only because Lin Nan Film's direct artist Reba will play the female lead, but more importantly, there is an additional Zhao Jinmai;

You have to know that the second female lead in the first installment was Zhang Zifeng. These two little flowers are the two people walking at the forefront among post-00s actresses, and the competition in the same period is extremely fierce.

And this practice of "replacing" actors in the same track for this kind of series is undoubtedly very "conspicuous" or even "eye-piercing," and is also very popular with gossip media.

Because there is really too much to write about here. Just a random press release written with eyes closed can earn enough traffic... counting money while lying down.

"What exactly went wrong? Why is it Zhao Jinmai in the second installment? By logic, even if there is a role in the appropriate age group, it should be us who get it. Xiaofeng is the original cast of the first installment..."

Facing the panic and helplessness of her mother and agent, Zhang Zifeng was silent; she also didn't know why.

She only knew that it was already spreading online, saying that she might have offended Lin Nan Film, or offended some senior executive there, and it was analyzed quite convincingly.

"Xiaofeng..."

"I am very sure I didn't annoy anyone. When I went for the audition that day, I even joked with Director Yue for a long time." Zhang Zifeng interrupted the agent's words, her expression very serious and firm, and she nodded heavily.

"Then it's the role; she is indeed more suitable than you?" Once this thought came out, the expressions of several people became even more complicated. Because one step ahead, every step ahead...

"I seem to have only reacted to this now? No wonder Director Yue would say that there will be many opportunities for cooperation between me and the company in the future." Suddenly, Zhang Zifeng thought of the content of the chat that day, and her emotions suddenly dropped.

"Isn't this just the most common words to comfort people in advance?" Zhang's father asked suspiciously.

"Even if these words are basically just talk and perfunctory, it's not like what those paparazzi write blindly every day, saying she offended someone... offended them, which company would dare to use her?"

"I actually think Director Yue Jun of Lin Nan Film doesn't look like the kind of person who can fool Zifeng, and he wouldn't fool a little girl, right?" The agent interrupted Zhang's mother, looking serious.

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"Lin Dao, although you have also provided many script outlines, our inventory is really too much. Why don't you leave it to us to search through it first? You go busy with serious matters first?"

The head of the screenwriting department joked with their boss, unable to hold back a smile.

Lin Nan originally wanted to take advantage of his break to come here to help Ning Hao "search" for a suitable script or; but after a phone call from Wu Jing, he had to be tied up by the premiere of *Wolf Warrior 2*.

"Then fine, you guys narrow down the scope for me first, mainly to determine which scripts or outlines are suitable for film festivals. I'm not in a hurry; just finalize the script before the end of the year and hand it to Ning Hao."

Lin Nan gladly accepted the kindness, then glanced at the work project list of the screenwriting department, and he saw at a glance the script project added in the middle: "*Andhadhun*?"

"Director Yue thinks this foreign film can be adapted into our own realistic series, so he let us set up the project. We think we only need to remove the three words 'Andhadhun' when adapting, which is the new *Blind* series."

"About how long will it take?"

"Well, it's expected to wait until the second half of next year, or even the end of the year..."

Enlight.

The promotion for *Wolf Warrior 2* is completely over. Just wait for the premiere the day after tomorrow, and then it will be officially released.

"The day after tomorrow morning, let's go see the quality of *The Founding of an Army* first, weigh how much threat it will pose to us, and then I will adjust the content of my speech at the *Wolf Warrior 2* premiere."

"What are you going to do? Want to say something 'shocking' again?" Wang Changtian glanced at Wu Jing, and was immediately amused. Everything about Wu Jing is good, except that big mouth often causes trouble.

"I'm planning to boost morale on stage and shout some slogans." Wu Jing smiled with hidden meaning, and at this moment, he had a kind of rebellious and "who else but me" stance.

"As long as you don't belittle your peers directly or indirectly." Lin Nan walked into the office laughing.

"Lin Dao, such a degrading thing is not necessary, haha..."

Lin Nan shook his head directly and continued to tease: "That means it's possible to do something more 'high-profile' and 'excessive'?!"

It can't be blamed on Lin Nan for saying so, because from the 19th of last month to today, it has been a full month, and the two armies are still facing each other in the south, with soldiers everywhere.

So much so that the atmosphere of suspicion in the film market has become extremely thick.

At this point, the entire industry is waiting for the answer sheet of "patriotic" commercial films to verify the industry prospect conjecture in the big environment.

In this situation, *Wolf Warrior 2* and *The Founding of an Army* are naturally the two blockbusters that everyone in the industry is watching.

Perhaps the situation the authorities most hope to see is a win-win, opening up the "patriotic" track together in this harsh external environment, driving and guiding the ideological emotions of the whole people.

But as for the battlefield, especially in the current situation, the market often only gives you a choice of two, namely life or death.

As for Wu Jing, he understands this truth. So at this moment, he can only be high-profile.

"Lin Dao opened the track for mainstream commercial blockbusters, and even Huayi is learning now, like that *The Eight Hundred*."

"And I also want to try to open up a new track, wanting to be the first person on the 'patriotic' road, eating the first bowl of rice!"

"Only by overtaking on a bend can I have a chance to stand out; otherwise, there is really no way to catch up with those seniors and great directors on the road of film directing, and I can only be a small pawn for the rest of my life..."

When Wu Jing spoke his true thoughts bluntly, Lin Nan was astonished. He was sincerely sighing at Wu Jing's "ideological transformation" during this period, or rather, the release of ambition.

Looking at Wang Changtian again, he was completely dumbfounded, shocked!

"Good fellow, you are really amazing. When you meet an opportunity, you act decisively, dare to think and dare to do... Okay, very okay! If things go well, you might really be able to 'become a master'!"

Hearing Wang Changtian's playful teasing after he reacted, Lin Nan was completely confused. No, can we use words like that?

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In the afternoon, *Operation Red Sea* crew.

Guo Fan wore a sun hat and stood in front of the camera to review the shots just filmed. Basically qualified, can pass.

"Guo Dao, before the end of the month, we should be able to go home, right?" Luo Jin was wearing a camouflage uniform and asked while standing on the side. From last October to July this year, he really couldn't hold on anymore.

"Yeah, look, how rough has everyone's skin become?" Zhang Yi sat cross-legged on the ground, mocking himself weakly.

"Within a week, I will try my best to let everyone wrap up early."

Finally, Guo Fan spoke. From the actual training to now, this film has taken 10 months; if he doesn't get an award at the end, he will have to go to the leaders of the Navy Political Department to block the door and talk about it.

After all, when auditioning and casting, he was given "hints." Although it was a "hint" to Lu Yang, wasn't he also there and the director?

"Within a week? Good, good within a week." Luo Jin let out a long sigh of relief; he really didn't want to be a monk in the crew anymore.

"Guo Dao, the leaders of the Navy Political Department are here." The assistant ran over and greeted in a low voice. The meaning was obvious, let Guo Fan go over.

Under the gaze of a group of actors, Guo Fan, as the director, walked toward the temporary tent not far away.

"It's about to wrap up, is there still something?" Jiao Junyan asked in a low voice.

"Who knows. But I seem to have heard a word that our film has decided to go to the Spring Festival slot."

Not long after, when Guo Fan returned to the crew again, he also brought back the news of a day off the day after tomorrow.

Because the leaders of the Navy Political Department wanted him to go back to attend the premiere of *The Founding of an Army*, euphemistically called: learning and exchange.

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On the morning of the 21st, Lin Nan was pulled by Liu Yifei to see their new home.

Don't say, after more than half a year of "transformation," especially after removing all the construction aids, this place really gives people a refreshing and comfortable feeling.

Looking up, the sky is very big and very blue. Looking around and looking into the distance, the manor is very vast.

In short, the most intuitive feeling is one word — "Big"!

Wider vision, more greenery coverage, more functional buildings, more beautiful scenery... indoors and outdoors are exquisite and natural.

The manor villa here is completely like a small world, where you can lie flat and stay at home until the end of time.

"In the future, all the cats and dogs can be free-range; there are dozens of acres of land, they can run wherever they want." Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand and walked to the artificial lake while talking and laughing.

Red and golden schools of fish swayed beside a few huge lotus leaves, and the artistic conception was very beautiful...

"Well, the cat food is quite sufficient." Unexpectedly, Lin Nan teased.

"What are you saying?" Liu Yifei punched Lin Nan directly and hit him on the shoulder with a smile. Then, she pointed in another direction:

"In the fish pond next to the garden over there, we are raising koi. In addition, Mom has also found someone to contact, and after we move next month, two smaller black swans will be sent over, and they will also be raised there..."

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