Chapter 70 Generous [VIP]
Chapter Summary: More professional than he expected.
The opening ceremony.
In the early morning, the high-hanging sun resembled a boiling stove hanging overhead, emitting billowing heat and making it exceptionally muggy.
The actors are all still in the process of getting their makeup and costumes done.
Mu Zhi cleverly wore a black fisherman's hat when she went out in the morning. She wore a white T-shirt and a pair of wide-leg pants that looked like a black long skirt but were actually made of ice silk. This everyday outfit was very cool and comfortable.
Standing among the cast whose faces screamed "I'm so hot," Mu Zhi was not sweating, her face was clean and refreshed, and a faint smile played on her lips. She was in excellent condition.
"Teacher Mu, best wishes for a successful start to the work."
"Thank you, Director Pan."
Mu Zhi accepted a red envelope from the director.
The red envelopes have the four characters "大吉大利" (meaning "great fortune and prosperity") written on them. Usually, on the first day of filming, the crew will give everyone a red envelope containing a small amount of cash. This is to liven up the festive atmosphere of the start of filming and to bring good luck to the crew.
The main creative team held red envelopes in their hands and took a group photo together.
Subsequently, the spy drama "The Edge of the Blade" officially announced the start of filming on Weibo, posting a group photo of the main creative team holding red envelopes.
The cast was officially announced by tagging the actors.
The lead actors successively reposted the official Weibo post, wishing the new drama a successful start to filming.
On the day filming began, in addition to the start of filming and the official announcement of the new drama, Mu Zhi also had two happy events.
On this auspicious day, the team officially announced all five endorsement deals that had been agreed upon some time ago and those for which commercials had already been filmed before the team joined the production.
Jewelry, beverages, perfumes, sunglasses, and mobile phones are all from major brands or products with high national recognition, and the quality of the endorsements is very high.
The series "The Bell Ringer" has been over for a month now.
Mu Zhi's online exposure, popularity, and discussion have all decreased.
Today, the start of filming for the new drama and the official announcement of five major endorsements, along with the upgrade of film and television resources and the quality of the endorsements received, have solidified Mu Zhi's popularity, allowing her to truly reap the benefits of her newfound fame.
In fact, announcing five endorsements on the same day will dilute fans' purchasing power.
For a while, I didn't know which product to support first or which product's sales to focus on, so that the product's sales figures would look good. Supporting it would also put pressure on me.
From another perspective, it seems to indicate that the collaboration between Muzhi and the brand did not have any rigid requirements regarding product sales volume.
Perhaps it's because since the idol became popular, the only time they've released a similar powder puff is a little over half a month ago.
Fans don't have many opportunities to spend money.
Today, with the start of filming for a new drama and the official announcement of five endorsements, fans are especially happy. They have shown their support for each of the endorsed products equally, and some limited edition items have even sold out, demonstrating their strong purchasing power.
#Muzhi's new drama starts filming#
#Muzhi's Five Brand Ambassadors Announced#
They both made it to the top of the entertainment news trending list, ranking first and second.
On trending topics and entertainment gossip forums, discussions are taking place about the quality of Mu Zhi's endorsements and resources for her new dramas. Inevitably, her backlog of works, new drama resources, and the number of endorsements are being compared with those of other young actresses.
How could it rank in the top three?
With the release of this small form, Mu Zhi has officially joined the ranks of popular young actresses.
Mu Zhi's career path after becoming popular and the style of her team are quite different from other popular celebrities.
Many entertainment gossip enthusiasts are curious about what will happen to Mu Zhi next.
The internet is buzzing with excitement.
The set of "The Edge of the Blade" was also bustling with activity.
After completing her character's makeup and styling, Mu Zhi arrived on set, where the crew members were busily working.
On the first day of filming, the shooting took place inside the "Mei Gao Ballroom".
Fortunately, it started raining heavily outside after the actors arrived on set.
Ji Binghe: "The weather was so hot and humid this morning, but the rain has finally come."
The room suddenly felt much cooler.
Minmin suddenly remembered something and laughed, "May the machine start with good fortune, and may it prosper when it encounters water!"
Mu Zhi: "..." Not bad, you've learned all of Producer Wang's tricks.
Mu Zhi looked around at the scene that the crew was setting up.
She watched all the classic spy dramas in China.
While watching the show, I noticed that many scenes looked familiar, as they were mostly filmed at the Songjiang Film and Television Base in Shanghai.
For example, the location they are in has been used as a filming location for many spy dramas and period dramas set in the Republican era.
"Mei Gao Dance Hall" is where the female lead works, and several key scenes will be filmed here. The crew of "The Edge of the Blade" made some "drastic" changes to the set, building their own set and rearranging many props and costumes for the extras.
You can see the dedication the production team put into it.
The goal was to create a realistic and high-quality scene set against the backdrop of that era, yet different from what viewers had seen in previous films and television dramas, offering a refreshing and novel experience...
In the first week's schedule arranged by the production team, Mu Zhi didn't have many scenes.
Filming started today, and she's filming a scene here where she reunites with the male lead.
The male protagonist arranged to meet his companion at the Meigao Ballroom, but upon arrival, he sensed something was amiss and suspected that his companion might be being watched.
Instead of going to the bar as agreed, he changed his approach and approached the female lead.
Mu Zhitou wore an antique-style hat with white mesh, her hair was permed into waves and draped over her shoulders, she wore a white dress and white arm sleeves.
Noble and elegant, like a delicate and beautiful doll.
Her specific role is to stand on the stage and sing. After she finishes singing, the male lead abruptly invites her to dance.
Three years ago, the female lead was a carefree rich girl. At that time, the male lead had just returned from studying abroad. The two met at a party and danced together.
The filming begins with the two reuniting three years later...
"The Edge of the Blade" was not filmed chronologically. Many film crews were shooting at the Songjiang Film and Television Base, and the space was limited. The schedules for the film crews were mainly based on the availability of the rented space.
For example, the rented dance hall set will be used to film all the relevant scenes.
The time span is quite large. This requires the actors to clarify their own roles and the current stage of their relationships with other characters before each scene begins filming, and then work together to deliver an accurate performance.
The scene is set up, and filming will begin around 2 PM.
Mu Zhi's performance is scheduled for the evening.
The waiting time was quite long.
Mu Zhi didn't wait in the RV. A dance teacher hired by the production team had already arrived on set, so she used the waiting time to learn a short dance routine that she would have to perform while singing.
The experience of participating in the talent show "Chasing the Light" allowed Mu Zhi to develop a skill under high pressure at the time. She quickly learned a dance in a short period of time, and her physical coordination also improved.
It came in handy today during filming.
The few simple moves were not difficult for Mu Zhi. She mastered them in less than an hour and rehearsed them a few times with the backup dancers. They were almost there.
It wasn't her turn to have a scene yet.
Mu Zhi moved a folding chair and sat down next to director Pan Yan to watch Yin Xiuran's performance.
In real life, she saw Yin Xiuran as gentle, polite, and somewhat humorous.
Yin Xiuran, watching on the monitor, was completely immersed in the role, becoming one with it.
With his slicked-back hair parted in a 3/7 style, wearing a black and white striped suit and shiny leather shoes, he walked into the Meigao Dance Hall with one hand in his pocket. A woman in a dark green cheongsam swayed her slender waist and pressed herself against him.
He readily smiled and put his arm around the woman's waist, tilting his head to whisper something in her ear, making her smile shyly. However, his eyes were searching around for something. When he sensed something was wrong, his expression immediately changed and he frowned.
The smile at the corners of his mouth remained unchanged.
Walking on the edge of danger, constantly disguising and observing.
The male protagonist quickly calmed down. Instead of meeting his companion at the bar, he took the woman to an empty table, ordered two drinks from a waiter, and his mind raced, trying to come up with a plan.
He maintained a calm facade, but a bead of sweat on his forehead betrayed his tension and worry about his companion's capture...
Yin Xiuran's performance, including the different faces he showed in public and in private, the switching of various emotions, and the design of micro-expressions, truly lived up to his title of Best Actor, demonstrating a deep understanding of the character.
The filming took an entire afternoon.
Mu Zhi also noticed that director Pan Yan was not a domineering or very experienced director on set.
The assistant director and director's assistant, as Pan Yan's right and left hands, made up for this deficiency. They would help convey Pan Yan's ideas and manage and keep an eye on the situation on set.
This allows director Pan Yan to focus on directing and fully immerse himself in the filming process...
At 6 p.m., it was Mu Zhi's turn to act.
Yin Xiuran then sat next to the director to watch Mu Zhi's performance.
Ji Binghe also sat down to the side.
Watching Mu Zhi, dressed in opera costume, singing on stage and dancing with her backup dancers.
Yin Xiuran had actually watched Mu Zhi's talent show stage on her sister's recommendation, and it was completely different from her performance in the play.
Mu Zhi did not superficially portray herself as "Mu Zhi, a contestant on a talent show".
Instead, they sing and dance as if they were playing a character.
Yin Xiuran praised, "Sister Ji, this junior sister is indeed a very good actress. She doesn't seem like a newcomer at all."
It was clear from the very first scene that Mu Zhi had grasped the core of the character.
"She is very hardworking."
Before filming began, they must have put a lot of effort into the character.
Ji Binghe smiled and replied, "It's my good fortune; you are all excellent actors."
Yin Xiuran, who is physically uncoordinated, spent a month learning tango before filming began in order to play the role well, but he did not mention this.
Both Mu Zhi and Yin Xiuran are actors who quietly do everything they need to prepare for their roles before filming begins.
The last scene before wrapping up filming.
The male lead abruptly went on stage and invited the female lead to dance a tango together.
On the first day of filming, Mu Zhi and Yin Xiuran had to dance the tango, which involved intimate scenes with physical contact.
The actors all arrived in Hengdian last night.
Ji Binghe, the agent, took two of her artists to dinner, intentionally trying to get them to get to know each other better.
But we're still not very familiar with each other.
It can be a bit awkward when actors who aren't familiar with each other have to film intimate scenes as soon as they join the crew.
It's time to rehearse.
"Don't worry, Teacher Yin, my tango dancing is pretty good."
Mu Zhiluo spoke to Yin Xiuran in a generous and natural manner, taking the initiative to break the somewhat awkward atmosphere.
As a professional actress, Mu Zhi only has eyes for the play; her co-stars are just part of the play.
Yin Xiuran is 10 years older than Mu Zhinian and has rich acting experience. Since he only needs to dance a tango with his female co-star, he naturally doesn't need any mental preparation.
He couldn't help but think of his younger sister, Mu Zhi, who was only a few years older than her.
To him, she was like a younger sister.
The concern is that Mu Zhi might not be able to relax and will need some time to adjust her state.
It turns out... he was overthinking it.
Mu Zhi was even more professional and dedicated than he had imagined.
After filming this scene, the crew wrapped up.
Ji Binghe watched Mu Zhi and Yin Xiuran filming a tango scene, and the two worked together very well.
Mu Zhi is beautiful, and her temperament changes with the different roles she plays. She also has great chemistry with the male actors she works with.
Remembering one of Yin Xiuran's secrets, she hesitated whether to hint at it to Mu Zhi.
The next second, the idea was rejected.
[Author's Note]
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