Chapter 233: Refusal

Cao Yang asked someone to call Huang Xiaoming over to see if his current image could play the stage play director in "Black Swan."

Not an audition, not so formal, just in Cao Yang's office at the Beijing Film Academy.

Upon meeting, Huang Xiaoming pretended not to know what was going on at first, and even self-recommended to Cao Yang to play the role in "Black Swan."

And talked endlessly for twenty minutes about his own understanding of ballet.

Cao Yang listened and wanted to laugh a little.

Huang Xiaoming's so-called cognition of ballet was just the origin of ballet, the current situation of foreign ballet stage plays, the current situation of domestic ballet stage plays, etc...

Very general, but also comprehensive.

Regardless of whether these things have any connection with Cao Yang's script, at least it can leave a good impression.

A person with heart.

Even if he could get some news in advance, but collecting relevant information, and remembering these things while filming, talking for twenty minutes, is really not easy.

"Xiaoming, 'Black Swan' does have a role that hasn't been decided yet, the screen time is very sufficient, however, your face feels a bit tender..."

Face is tender?

Huang Xiaoming's heart "thumped" after hearing it, which means the film needs a mature-looking actor?

His brain ran rapidly, my face is tender, is it okay as long as I look mature?

How can I look mature?

He suddenly thought that when he was filming the later plot of "Return of the Condor Heroes," which is the plot more than ten years later, in order to better fit the plot, the wig was made gray, and he specially left a beard.

"Cao Dao, I will leave the beard, and dye some white hair, the age can immediately be twenty years older, what do you think?"

Huang Xiaoming explained hurriedly: "The 'Return of the Condor Heroes' I am filming now also has the plot more than ten years later, which is handled like this."

Cao Yang looked at Huang Xiaoming again. This guy came over today, specially cleaned up neatly, the beard on his face was shaved clean, looking even younger.

"You do this, find a makeup artist, get a stubble beard around this circle below the temples, no need to be too long, just see the stubble, and then I'll see how it is."

Cao Yang thought for a while, and added: "In this way, you go find Ning Hao, let him take you to the Qingying Studio to find a makeup artist."

"Alright, thank you Cao Dao."

Cao Yang mainly remembered that the Japanese officer Huang Xiaoming played in "The Message" also left a stubble beard, looking very tough, and not young, the styling was quite good.

That Japanese officer is also considered a pervert, and that is also one of Huang Xiaoming's acting peaks.

In the next few days, some small supporting roles were all decided, and the actors of "Black Swan" were all ready.

Because many small supporting roles here need to show ballet, Cao Yang simply went to the Beijing Dance Academy, talked with the leaders of the Beijing Dance Academy, used a large number of Beijing Dance Academy students, and some scenes filmed used the large training room of the Beijing Dance Academy.

During this period before the film started filming, Cao Yang started to gather the actors, especially for the few actors with dance requirements, letting them practice ballet for six hours every day and lecture for two hours.

Ballet practice is actually not difficult for several actors, whether it is Dong Xuan or Lv Yi, or other actors like Chen Shu, they are all dance students, and some are professional ballet dancers.

The only problem is that when Cao Yang lectured them, they understood a bit slowly.

But this is really not a big problem.

Now Cao Yang is not afraid of anything as long as he doesn't encounter those "great gods" who can't splash a drop of water after three or five immersion experiences.

Because there is confidence!

Call out the system.

Host: Cao Yang

Current prestige: 4068865

Available prestige: 2368865

Immersion experience: +0

Filming film: "Black Swan"

Female lead: Dong Xuan, Lv Yi

Male lead: Huang Xiaoming

Female supporting role: Pan Hong, Chen Shu

Over 2.3 million available prestige!

Converted, it is 23 immersion experiences.

Can't use it up, simply can't use it up!

Among these, the big head of contribution must be "District 9", two Golden Globe awards, three Oscar awards, plus a global box office of 468 million USD.

It is estimated that breaking the box office record in the country also increased a lot of prestige.

"Nine-Tailed Fox" also has two Venice awards, plus box office and copyright income, which also contributed a lot of prestige.

In addition, Cao Yang found that the system actually identified Huang Xiaoming as the male lead, probably because he has the most screen time among male actors in the whole film.

Actually, saying this is also good, this film is another typical female film, the screen time is mainly concentrated on the female lead, and the stage play director in the film is indeed counted as the male lead.

Cao Yang is quite busy during this period, although he only lectures to actors for two hours every day.

The choice of filming location for "Inception," the construction of scenes, and how many CGs should be finalized, all need his final decision.

"Black Swan" is still a bit easier here.

This kind of art-house film, by comparison, doesn't have many scenes, the filming location requirements are not high, and it doesn't need many staff.

There is also a place that needs CG modeling, which is the segment where the female lead grows black swan wings.

However, this is much simpler and doesn't take much time.

Cao Yang has specially marked the shots that need to be filmed, arranged them at the front, and sent them to do CG after filming, so as not to delay the time to participate in the Venice Film Festival.

By mid-April, Cao Yang was called over by Hou Keming.

"How is your 'Black Swan' preparation?"

Hou Keming was unusually enthusiastic this time, different from the past. He "pressed" Cao Yang on the sofa, personally brewed a pot of good tea, and personally served tea to Cao Yang.

Cao Yang looked at Old Hou who was showing courtesy for no reason, and his first thought was, did he finish the wine he gave him?

Shouldn't be, with Old Hou's current status, he should have a way to get some specially supplied wine from the factory.

"'Black Swan' preparation is going smoothly, I am preparing to lecture the actors for a few more days, then let them concentrate on practicing ballet, and start filming at the end of the month."

After speaking, he looked at Old Hou up and down for a while, then joked with a smile: "Hou Yuan, is that wine okay?"

"Ha..."

Old Hou laughed, then might have felt that this was a bit inconsistent with his status, so he restrained a bit and said solemnly: "The taste is indeed good."

"You called me here, it wouldn't be for that wine, right?"

Cao Yang asked with a smile.

"Hey, what words, am I that kind of person who doesn't distinguish between public and private?"

Old Hou stared, then smiled again, his eyes narrowed into slits.

"This time it's really a good thing."

He walked over, sat next to Cao Yang, and said mysteriously: "The '08 Jingcheng Olympics is still three years and a bit away, the Jingcheng Olympic Organizing Committee has made a resolution, starting to look for directors for the opening and closing ceremonies."

After speaking, he just looked at Cao Yang like this, wanting to see what Cao Yang's reaction was.

"Looking for directors is looking for directors, why are you looking at me?"

Cao Yang drank tea, calm on the surface.

It was just on the surface.

He was actually restless in his heart. Why is Old Mouzi called the National Teacher?

Isn't it because he is the general director of the '08 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies.

Hou Keming didn't believe Cao Yang wasn't moved. He curled his lips in his heart, pretending, still pretending, so young, pretending to be old.

"Do you want to be the general director?"

After Hou Keming finished this sentence, he added in a low voice: "This is not what I want to ask, it's what some leaders of the organizing committee asked.

They originally wanted to call you over and talk to you personally, but maybe they had some concerns, so they called me over and let me convey it."

No need to compete?

Cao Yang remembered that the Olympic general director was selected through several rounds of competition.

"What do you mean?"

Cao Yang was a bit confused and couldn't help but ask.

"If you want to be the general director, make a plan and send it up during this period, they want to review it."

!

After Hou Keming finished speaking, he shook his head first.

"Specifically, I don't know the inside story either, I only know that someone named you, first asked if you are willing to be the general director. If you are not willing, they might hold another bid."

General director!

Saying he wasn't moved must be a lie.

Cao Yang thought about it.

The advantages are very obvious, not to mention anything else, if he directed it, and succeeded, he would certainly be called "National Teacher," right?

However, the title of "National Teacher" doesn't add much to him. With his current status and influence, it doesn't matter whether he has this title or not.

The main difference is probably at the upper level.

But think carefully, even at the upper level, does the title of Olympic director really make a big difference?

He is not even thirty years old, has won so many big awards, including Oscar Best Picture and Best Director, and often appears on News 30, so he is afraid of having no influence at the upper level?

As long as he doesn't court death, at the domestic official level, there will certainly be no one targeting him.

Conversely, if he directs the Olympics, the pressure that comes can be imagined.

If he is not careful, he might be scolded for countless years.

Directing a film, he still has a "golden finger" to use, but directing the Olympics doesn't.

In addition, can he really direct better than Old Mouzi?

Cao Yang is skeptical about this.

Especially after experiencing the opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympics, Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, and Paris Olympics later, the gold content of the opening and closing ceremonies directed by Old Mouzi is higher.

Actually, to be honest, Cao Yang doesn't need the identity of an Olympic director to increase his own influence now.

Cao Yang took a deep breath and said to Hou Keming: "Hou Yuan, you know I have two projects in my hand now, especially 'Inception', with an investment budget of 1.5 billion, I really can't be distracted."

"You..."

Old Hou frowned and persuaded in a low voice: "Cao Yang, you are still young and don't understand, the Olympic general director has the possibility of leaving his name in history, and can also increase your own influence."

"Hou Yuan, how much influence do you think an Olympic director can add to me?"

Hou Keming thought about it, Cao Yang's influence is unique in the country now, and he really doesn't need an Olympic director to add to it.

"But an Olympic director has the possibility of letting you leave your name in history."

Even with my current achievements, I will be someone who cannot be bypassed when future generations take stock of "a hundred years of film history," right?

"If I can win the Berlin Jin Xiong again, I will also leave my name in history."

Hou Keming looked at Cao Yang with a complex expression. Cao Yang is only missing a Berlin Jin Xiong to complete the Grand Slam. If he can win it, he will really leave his name in history.

But if Cao Yang can become the Olympic general director, he will have a big political achievement!

Forget it, actually, it's hard for me to take a step up at this age, so I'd better hug Cao Yang's "thigh" tightly and take it slowly.

I hope he can win the Berlin Jin Xiong before I retire.

Hou Keming also knows the virtue of those people in Europe.

Don't look at the Beijing Film Academy's wide connections in the Berlin Film Festival, and Cao Yang himself has many relationships, but they are really unwilling to see a Chinese person win the Grand Slam.

Unless Cao Yang becomes a German citizen, maybe he will win the Grand Slam next year...

Hou Keming thought wildly for a while, then said: "Decided?"

"Hou Yuan, to be honest, I am too young, I really don't have the confidence to do it well. This is a major national event. If I mess it up even a little bit, it's losing face for the country, losing face for the nation."

"Alright, since you have decided, I support your decision."

After Hou Keming finished speaking, he was thinking about how to tell the higher-ups more "roundly," and let the higher-ups know Cao Yang's "painstaking efforts."

Cao Yang is the facade of the Beijing Film Academy, and everything about him must be protected.

The two chatted about the film for a while. When Cao Yang stood up and wanted to leave, Hou Keming shouted "wait a minute," then walked to Cao Yang's side and asked in a low voice with some awkwardness: "That wine last time..."

"It's really gone, you know that thing is not circulated, I also got a few bottles by chance, felt... it was good, so I let you taste it."

Cao Yang said solemnly.

"Really gone?"

Hou Keming didn't believe it.

"Really gone."

Finally, Cao Yang had no choice but to promise to give Old Hou another bottle, and Old Hou didn't continue to "pester."

Actually, Cao Yang also understood that Old Hou was using this tug-of-war to dispel his concerns, fearing that he would think that he would have a rift with him because of today's matter.

Before "Black Swan" started filming, Cao Yang wanted to finalize the female roles of "Inception."

The women who are close to him in the country, the three international film queens don't need to be promoted for the time being. They all have their own careers, and their status in the circle is also stable.

To say the one who developed best is still the latecomer Gao Yuanyuan. First, the Cannes Best Actress is rare, and second, she is very favored by advertisers. Her endorsement fees are unique in the country.

Dong Xuan has already started to be promoted.

There is another one, but it makes Cao Yang's emotions a bit complex.

That one really listened to his words and no longer participated in any social events of Huayi, but because of this, she has already been cold-treated by Huayi.

Cao Yang understands that she is gambling.

This one is also interesting. She almost couldn't get any resources, but she didn't call him either.

To say how deep her feelings for him are, that's certainly impossible.

She is just using her future as a bet.

"Since you have done what I required, then I will give you a chance to become very popular."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 234 =====