Chapter 231: Audition

After Chen Shu received a call, she didn't sleep all night.

The next day, she still had no sleepiness, but when filming, she was a bit out of state and NG'd many times.

The director is also the male lead of this TV series, named Liu Yunlong. Because of the rival scene, he could clearly feel that Chen Shu's state was wrong. After another NG, he called Chen Shu aside.

"What's wrong with you, brokenhearted?"

Liu Yunlong joked.

He had always been an actor before, and this is the first TV series he directed. It is estimated that he hasn't developed the "majesty" of a director yet, and he has a very good relationship with many actors in the crew.

He can understand that actors will be affected by many off-field factors, of course, there are also those who are not affected, but those are acting schools with free-flowing acting skills, only a few people can do it, and Chen Shu is certainly not in this category.

"No, Director Liu, I... sorry, my state is a bit wrong today."

Chen Shu bit her lip and said with her head down.

She didn't dare to say give me some time, I'll adjust.

Because she knew that with her current state, she certainly wouldn't be able to adjust in a short while.

"No, you definitely have something on your mind. If it's convenient, tell me. I'm the director; if I can resolve it, I'll resolve it for you. If I can't, I'll give you a few days off, and you go handle your own affairs."

Liu Yunlong had already said this much. Chen Shu thought for a while; she couldn't hide it, after all, going to an audition is impossible to keep secret. Hiding it would instead offend Liu Yunlong.

"Director Liu, I received a call, it's an audition invitation, I want to... go try."

After Chen Shu finished the last few words, she lowered her head again. Filming is going on, asking for leave to go to another crew for an audition, this is indeed a bit disrespectful to the director.

However, if it were an ordinary play, that would be fine, but that is Cao Yang!

Just by the two words Cao Yang, I believe that domestic actors, no matter who they are, as long as they receive an audition invitation, no one can refuse.

Liu Yunlong was indeed a bit unhappy. You are a little actor who is not very famous. It was me who chose you and gave you this important role. You don't film well, do you still want to clash schedules?

Who do you think you are?

Liu Yunlong suppressed his anger and said with a slightly sarcastic tone: "What kind of play makes you, a big beauty with 'amazing' acting skills, always out of state? Tell me and let me listen; I can also give you reference opinions."

Chen Shu lowered her head. Her mind was full of the audition invitation for Cao Yang's new film, but she didn't hear the meaning in Liu Yunlong's words.

"Cao Dao Yang's new film sent me an audition invitation."

Chen Shu said softly, with unstoppable excitement in her tone.

"Whose?"

Liu Yunlong couldn't help but ask loudly, then realized he was a bit out of state, and hurriedly said in a low voice: "Who did you say? That Cao Yang from our Beijing Film Academy?"

He also graduated from Beijing Film Academy, and he certainly knows very well about the facade of Beijing Film Academy, who is also a big director who is unique in the country.

"Hmm, it's Cao Dao Yang."

"Damn!"

Liu Yunlong couldn't help but curse, then looked at Chen Shu with a complex expression, with envy and jealousy.

"'Inception'?"

In an instant, Liu Yunlong thought a lot. What relationships do I have in school that can be used? Can the few teachers I am familiar with pass a word to Cao Yang?

He thought of these not for himself, but for Chen Shu.

He doesn't have an unspeakable relationship with Chen Shu. Saying it's for Chen Shu is actually for himself.

If I can help Chen Shu get that important role in "Inception," with the heat and influence of "Inception," Chen Shu will definitely "soar" instantly and become a big star.

This is certainly great news for the first TV series I directed.

To put it most realistically, because of Chen Shu's existence, the price at which the TV series is sold can be increased quite a bit, and many TV stations will also fight to buy it.

"No, it's Cao Dao's other film, called 'Black Swan'."

Although it is not a super-production like "Inception," Chen Shu is already very satisfied.

Like this kind of audition invitation, unlike that kind of large-scale open audition, audition invitations are generally sent to intended actors. The number of people cannot be too many, the competition is not great, and there is still a great chance of being selected.

"It's not 'Inception', huh."

Liu Yunlong was a bit disappointed, but then reacted and smiled self-deprecatingly, and finally said to Chen Shu:

"I'll adjust the shooting order these few days. You go to the audition with peace of mind. As long as you are selected, I will concentrate your scenes for filming and will never delay you from participating in Cao Dao's new film."

If Chen Shu can be selected for "Black Swan," that's fine too. With Cao Dao's fame and influence, "Black Swan" will also be paid attention to by countless people.

What's more, Cao Dao films pure art-house films, so he will definitely go to the three major European film festivals. When the time comes, if he wins an award, won't Chen Shu's fame rise?

Of course, the premise is that Chen Shu is selected.

Come on Chen Shu, the first TV series I directed really depends on you. If you have heat, the TV series will certainly have heat too.

"By the way, Chen Shu, do you have any relationships you can use? If you have, try it quickly, even if you can knock on the side for Cao Dao. In short, come on, I'm optimistic about you."

When leaving, Liu Yunlong suddenly called Chen Shu again and instructed.

"Thank you Director Liu, I understand."

Relationships?

Chen Shu thought for a while, there are really some roundabout relationships, but I don't know if they are useful. It is estimated that the effect is not great, right?

The first person she thought of was her old colleague Li Xiaoran from the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe.

She was selected to enter the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe after graduating from the dance school affiliated with the Beijing Dance Academy in '92, and she danced for seven years. She left after being admitted to the Central Academy of Drama in '98.

Li Xiaoran was selected to enter the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe after graduating from the Beijing Dance Academy in '93. After resigning and leaving in '96, she entered the film and television circle.

The two were colleagues for three years, and the relationship was quite good.

The second person Chen Shu thought of was her colleague Duan Yihong whom she met after entering the National Theatre of China after graduating from the Central Academy of Drama.

She had performed plays with Duan Yihong, and the relationship was also quite good.

Li Xiaoran and Duan Yihong had both collaborated with Cao Dao. I don't know if they can speak a word in front of Cao Dao.

Regardless of whether it is useful or not, let's call and ask.

Lv Yi's situation is not as good as Chen Shu's.

She also graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and entered the film "Sanda" produced by Director Tsui Hark by chance, which is considered her formal entry into the performing arts circle.

Then she applied for a role in Tsui Hark's "Seven Swords" but was not selected.

But she felt she couldn't give up like this, so she turned to apply for the crew's assistant staff, and this time she was selected.

In the crew, she mainly followed the stylist Chen Gufang. Because she was diligent, she got along very well with Chen Gufang.

After this film was filmed, Chen Gufang was hired as the stylist for the TV series "The Little Fairy," so she pushed Lv Yi to the crew.

Lv Yi therefore got a role in "The Little Fairy." Chen Gufang can be considered her noble person.

This TV series started filming at the end of February. When Lv Yi received Ning Hao's call, it had only been filming for half a month.

Lv Yi is just a small supporting role in the TV series, with not much screen time, and her scenes haven't officially started filming yet.

However, she still comes to the crew every day, mainly to help stylist Chen Gufang, and by the way, learn how others act.

"Sister Fang, there is something I can't make up my mind about, and I want to hear your opinion."

After Lv Yi finished helping Chen Gufang, she said in a low voice during her spare time.

"What's the matter?"

Chen Gufang asked. She was still very satisfied with Lv Yi, diligent and able to endure hardship, not talking much and sensible. If the other party didn't want to become an actor, she would have wanted to take her as an apprentice.

"I received an audition invitation for a film, and I really want to go, but I'm afraid that if I'm selected, there will be a conflict in time with 'The Little Fairy'."

"Nonsense!"

Chen Gufang scolded, then opened the door of the dressing room, looked outside, and then closed the door again.

"Do you know what you are doing? Do you think you are a big name like Li Xiaoran, Gao Yuanyuan, or International Zhang? You are just a little actor struggling to survive and not famous at all..."

Looking at Lv Yi who lowered her head and pursed her lips, she might have felt that what she said was a bit heavy, so she slowed down her tone and persuaded earnestly.

"Xiao Yi, use your brain to think. You are not famous yet, and you are playing small supporting roles. Will others let you clash schedules? Who will wait for you? Also, even if there is no conflict in time, the director will not be happy if he knows.

You are still a little actor. If it spreads that you clash schedules, others will think your character is problematic. Who will dare to use you then? Once a label is put on your character, even if you do more, it is very difficult to take it off."

"I..."

Lv Yi bit her lip, raised her head, looked at Chen Gufang, and said somewhat stubbornly: "Sister Fang, I really don't want to miss this opportunity. At worst... at worst, if the time conflicts, I will give up the current role."

After speaking, she suddenly realized that what she said was inappropriate. This role was obtained by Sister Fang using relationships for her. How could she say such things? It was too inappropriate.

She hurriedly explained: "No, Sister Fang, sorry, I didn't mean that, it's just, it's just... sigh, forget it, Sister Fang, I won't go to the audition."

After Lv Yi said this, she was like a deflated ball, suddenly losing her spirit.

"You..."

Chen Gufang suddenly realized that this film's audition might be very important to Lv Yi, otherwise, with her steady character, how could she make such a decision? And she wouldn't be so lost after giving up.

"Whose film is it?"

"It's Cao Dao Yang's new film."

"Whose?"

Chen Gufang's voice suddenly became louder, then realized she was a bit out of state, but she still couldn't help asking: "Cao Dao Yang? 'Inception'?" If it were Cao Dao Yang, if she could be selected, let alone the small supporting role in "The Little Fairy," even if it were the female lead, so what? There is simply no comparability at all.

She now understood why the steady Lv Yi was "acting foolish." This is not acting foolish; anyone would know how to choose.

What made her gratified was that Lv Yi actually feared she would be embarrassed and wanted to give up going to the audition!

Xiao Yi really didn't let her down.

Lv Yi nodded and shook her head, explaining: "The audition is not for 'Inception', it's Cao Dao's other film 'Black Swan'."

"'Black Swan'?"

Chen Gufang was not disappointed either. For a little actor like Lv Yi who just entered the industry, being able to get an audition opportunity for Cao Dao's new film is a great opportunity.

"Go! Go with peace of mind. As long as you can be selected, if the time conflicts, film a fart 'The Little Fairy', that is Cao Dao Yang."

Chen Gufang sighed in her heart. It's a pity that most of the directors she collaborates with are from Xiangjiang and Taiwan, and it's hard to help.

Even if there is no lack of big names like Tsui Hark, Wong Jing, John Woo, Jeffrey Lau, Stephen Chow, Cheng Long, Li Li Lianjie, and Chow Yun-fat among them, what's the use?

Everyone is not in the same system, what's more, with Cao Yang's current status, no one's face is useful.

Among them, like Cheng Long, Li Li Lianjie, and Chow Yun-fat, maybe in order to get into Cao Yang's "Inception," they are also trying every possible way to beg for help and use relationships.

!

Chen Gufang really guessed right.

Before Cao Yang started the audition, he received a call from Han Zong.

Han Zong didn't beat around the bush either and asked directly: "Junior Brother, in order to increase influence, regarding the male actors of 'Inception', should we choose one from Cheng Long or Li Li Lianjie?"

Is someone asking Han Zong for help?

However, Han Zong called, and didn't say it privately, which proved that this was just official business.

Someone asked for help, and he did it to repay a favor or because he couldn't save face, promising the other party to recommend it. He did it.

As for whether to use it, it was not something he could decide.

"Senior Brother, our film already has Depp and Leonardo; there is no need to worry about influence. I have already decided on the male actors. This time, we won't use Cheng Long or Li Li Lianjie."

Cao Yang said solemnly, and then added: "I have also decided on the female actors; the actors for 'Inception' are all decided."

Block this path too, so as not to make Han Zong difficult again and have to call again.

"Alright then, Junior Brother, I know."

Cao Yang hung up the phone and shook his head with a smile.

Don't look at Han Zong being high-ranking and powerful, but in his position, requests for help from various relationships are certainly indispensable, and many times he is involuntary.

Seeing Cao Yang hang up the phone, Ning Hao reminded him in a low voice: "Cao Dao, time is up, should I call people in?"

Cao Yang looked at the time; actually, the time had passed by more than ten minutes. He nodded, "Start."

The first one led in was a girl who looked very fresh.

"Director, hello, teachers, hello, my name is Wang Likun, graduated from Beijing Dance Academy."

Cao Yang flipped through the resume and asked: "Did you study Chinese dance?"

"Yes, Director."

"Can you do ballet?"

"Practiced in school."

Cao Yang looked at Wang Likun for a while. This person is said to have a somewhat messy private life later, but this is the performing arts circle, and it is abnormal not to be messy.

The "no-makeup goddess" is not called for nothing, and she looks very pure.

What Cao Yang is looking for is the role that competes with the female lead in the film, who can play the pure Bai Tiane and also the seductive Black Swan.

Dong Xuan's positioning is the Bai Tiane who looks very pure, and she needs to perform the temptation of the Black Swan.

And the role to be auditioned needs to look like it has the temptation of the Black Swan, but also be able to perform the purity of the Bai Tiane.

"The role you are auditioning for now is one of the dual female leads, but I want you to show temptation. Do you know what temptation is?"

After hearing Cao Yang's words, Wang Likun's heartbeat accelerated. It was actually one of the dual female leads, too unexpected. She thought it was just a slightly important role.

Temptation?

She hurriedly nodded, indicating she understood.

"Choose a dance yourself and dance a small segment; it's best to show the temptation side."

Wang Likun didn't know what she was thinking, but she danced a segment of the water sleeve dance, which indeed had the charm of classical beauty.

To talk about temptation, the twisting waist, hooking, picking, supporting, waving, throwing, and shaking were all very charming, but the temptation that Cao Yang wanted, which was rushing towards him, was not directly expressed.

After Wang Likun went down, Cao Yang asked Li Xiaoran next to him, "What do you think?"

According to Li Xiaoran herself, she mainly practiced ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy, and later joined the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, and was still the pillar of the troupe, but she over-developed and couldn't dance ballet, so she resigned from the troupe.

Cao Yang just listened to the pillar thing, but he believed that she over-developed, because he had measured and inspected it personally many times.

"The basic skills are still very solid."

Asking is equal to asking in vain.

"Next."

"Director, hello, teachers, hello, my name is Liu Shishi, a student at Beijing Dance Academy, now a junior."

Cao Yang looked carefully, her eyes were listless, and she had a bit of baby fat, not as beautiful as in later generations, and she looked a bit shy.

This... I'm afraid she can't show the side of a woman tempting people's hearts, right?

"Did you study ballet?"

"Yes."

"Then dance a segment."

Since she's here, let's see if she can dance out the temptation side.

The answer is... no.

The form is very good, the temperament is very good, but she is expressionless, her eyes are listless, and her face is a bit round.

Too young.

After she went down, Cao Yang asked Li Xiaoran as usual, "How is it?"

"The temperament is very good, the basic skills are solid, very good."

Alright, very quiet, just lacking temptation.

"Next."

"Director, hello, teachers, hello, my name is Lv Yi."

"Did you study folk dance?"

"Yes."

"The role I want is very seductive to women. Choose a dance yourself; it's best to be able to express it." Cao Yang said again.

Lv Yi danced a segment of ancient-style folk dance. Don't say, Lv Yi, who doesn't look particularly beautiful, actually carried a woman's unique temptation when dancing.

It's not the kind of temptation that sells style; this should be the temptation brought by confidence and the dance itself.

"Her expressiveness and infectiousness are very good. You can see that she dances very confidently." Li Xiaoran took the initiative to comment.

The last one to audition was Chen Shu.

"Director, hello, teachers, hello."

Li Xiaoran smiled and nodded.

"Did you study ballet and Chinese dance?"

"Yes, Director, Chinese dance is mainly classical dance and folk dance."

Cao Yang looked at Chen Shu. On the resume, her age and Wang Likun's age were the most consistent with the role.

Nowadays, these actors are still young, and they cannot be viewed with the eyes of later generations.

Chen Shu's face is thinner and longer than Lv Yi's and the current Liu Shishi's, and this will look more beautiful on camera.

However, it doesn't have the three-dimensionality and exquisiteness of later generations yet. The cheekbones are slightly higher, the chin line is firm, and the whole face looks more natural.

"I need you to be able to show a woman's temptation. Choose a dance yourself and dance it; as long as you think you can show temptation, that's fine."

Then, beyond Cao Yang's expectation, Chen Shu went inside to change into a suitable outfit and danced a segment of the cha-cha dance!

She is quite tall, her legs are thin and long, twisting her waist and lifting her hips, dynamic and fashionable, simply showing temptation.

A very pure temptation of a mature woman.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 232 =====