Wang Hong spent five years polishing his film, The Other Shore, which garnered widespread attention even before filming began. Numerous star actors flocked to the film, vying for even a small role.
You know, Wang Hong is not only a guarantee of box office success, but also a guarantee of reputation. All the characters in his last movie were extremely popular, and I don’t know how many best actor and actress he has produced.
"The Other Shore" is Wang Hong's first attempt at a fantasy urban theme. It tells the story of a male protagonist who accidentally breaks into a world like the underworld, the other shore, and possesses the power to travel through the two realms of life and death. He becomes the guardian of both life and death, redressing the grievances of the dead and exposing the ugliness and injustice of the world.
The story is full of fantasy and beautiful colors, and it also deeply exposes the darkness of society and human nature. For this movie, Wang Hongwei devoted countless time, energy and hard work from the early script creation to the later preparations for shooting, and also invested most of his wealth.
Wang Hong invited Song Li to play the role of the male protagonist's first love Ruonian who died young. She didn't have many scenes and didn't even have a single line. She only existed in the male protagonist's memory or as a figure.
But every time Ruonian appeared, she was very stunning. In the sea of red spider lilies, a girl in white clothes with waist-length hair looked at her with a smile. Thousands of other shores were instantly eclipsed, and the souls howling in pain were quieted.
Under the bright moonlight, the girl sitting at her easel, painting the starry sky, was like smoke and mist, cold and gorgeous, as if the most red rose and the purest, coldest snow had melted into one...
Ruonian is the white moonlight that has captivated the hero's entire life. He journeys between the realms of life and death in vain, narrowly escaping death several times only to see Ruonian reaching out to him. Ruonian becomes an obsession etched deep within his soul. The final scene, revealing Ruonian's demise to save the hero, transforms her into countless red spider lilies, a mark that remains indelible in the hero's heart.
Wang Hong tried many actors, but none of them met the standard of "Ruonian" in his mind.
Until I accidentally saw Song Li's photo.
"You are the perfect Ruonian in my heart." Wang Hong looked at Song Li excitedly, "Ms. Song, I know you are not short of money, but I can't find anyone else suitable for this role except you. I sincerely invite you to play this role..."
It doesn't matter if she has no experience. All Ruonian needs to do is look beautiful, smile, and charm the male lead and the audience. I believe she can perfectly portray this role in front of the camera!
There are many beauties of all kinds in the circle, but after much selection, the one who best meets the standard of "Ruonian" in his mind is only an amateur, Song Li.
Song Li closed the script, looked at Wang Hong and said, "I agree to act in it."
Wang Hong originally thought that it would take some effort to convince Song Li, but unexpectedly, Song Li agreed directly. His eyes, which were heavily rimmed with dark circles, brightened up and he extended his hand: "It's a pleasure to work with you, Miss Song."
Huo Siyuan was so upset when he found out that Song Li was going to act in a movie, and that she was going to play the role of a man's beloved white moonlight, who died to save him.
Even if it was acting, he couldn't stand it.
"I don't agree!"
Song Li sat on the sofa, drinking tea leisurely, and said without raising his head, "The contract has been signed."
"I'll pay the penalty."
"Huo Siyuan," Song Li put down the teacup and looked up at him, "I don't need your consent for my business."
Huo Siyuan was so angry that smoke was about to come out of his head.
Song Li has confirmed to play Ruonian in "The Other Shore". Although the news has not been announced yet, Hua Rongrong, who is an insider in the circle, also knows about it.
Hua Rongrong is now a hot star. All the variety shows she participates in and TV dramas she stars in are very popular. Although she is criticized for having no acting skills, it does not affect her popularity at all.
Hua Rongrong naturally also took a fancy to Wang Hong's "The Other Shore". There are not many female characters in it, and most of them have very few roles. The most stunning one is "Ruonian".
Hua Rongrong had originally gone to the audition confidently to win the role of "Ruonian," and the company had promised her that she would definitely get the role. However, Wang Hong took one look at her and started yelling at her, not giving her any respect at all because of her fame.
"Ruonian is a great beauty, a beauty who can make anyone lose their soul at a glance! Is it me or the audience who are blind that you are playing Ruonian with this look?"
Hua Rongrong was so angry that her face turned green.
When he came back, he cursed the company and his agent, who kept apologizing in a timid manner.
"He doesn't let me play the role, so let's see who dares to play it!" Hua Rongrong was very angry and completely hated Wang Hong. Whenever there was a rumor that someone was going to play Ruonian, she would immediately instigate her fans to smear or insult the other party indiscriminately.
As expected, Wang Hong couldn't find a suitable actor after much searching. When he finally found one that barely met his standards, all sorts of unexpected situations would arise when the contract was about to be signed, and some even quit after being scolded.
Seeing that "The Other Shore", which he had spent five years carefully polishing and exhausted countless efforts, was wasted because he could not find a suitable actor, Wang Hong's remaining hair fell out and his dark circles became more serious.
Until he accidentally saw Song Li's photo.
"Song Li, it's Song Li again! It's this bitch who's ruined my business again! This bitch is really haunting me and won't let me have a good life!" Hua Rongrong gritted her teeth, and her face, which looked pitiful, kind and pure on the outside, was twisted with venom. She angrily overturned the things on the table and walked around in a rage.
Over the past two years, she and Song Li had seemingly had no contact at all, but whenever Song Li won an award or received any honor, she would encounter all sorts of unpleasant things. It was as if whenever Song Li's luck improved, she would suffer misfortune.
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