Chapter 904 The Pain of Female Artists
"A-choo!" Yang Hongxia rubbed the tip of her nose. "Sister Man's agent passed on the message through Mr. Hu of Shanghai Films, saying that he really likes our new drama and wants to see if there is a chance for her to make a cameo appearance and satisfy her craving."
"Sister Man is coming to our crew to guest star?" Lin Fan was also surprised, "Isn't this actively giving us traffic?"
"Isn't it? Sister Man is still the top star in the TV drama circle. Even though she is facing an awkward period of age and it has become more difficult to get roles than before, her popularity and fame are real."
Yang Hongxia also felt that Riemann's action was really thoughtful. After all, this new drama was a group drama selected to bring in newcomers.
Although Lin Fan and Xia Yan are participating, it is more than enough to bring in a few newcomers, but with the addition of Li Man, this free traffic should not be missed.
Lin Fan still has a very good impression of Li Man. When filming "The Legend of White Snake", Li Man showed superb acting skills and professionalism, and brought the role of the White Snake to life, which led to the highly acclaimed "The Legend of White Snake".
Now Li Man has even offered to help train the newcomer. Lin Fan has no reason to refuse: "Then give this role to Sister Man. Although she doesn't appear much, she is very important. It is also related to Sister Man's previous image of the White Snake. She should like it."
Yang Hongxia looked at the role that Lin Fan had drawn and said, "Okay, as long as you agree, I will contact Sister Man later."
"If Sister Man can't make it, it's okay for us to wait here."
Yang Hongxia smiled: "Although Sister Man's schedule for this year has been arranged, it's not to the point where she can't even make time for a guest appearance."
However, Yang Hongxia understood that it was difficult for Lin Fan to understand Li Man's state. After all, Lin Fan never worried about not having any movies to shoot or not having good scripts. He only worried about not having time to go on vacation.
"What do you mean?" Lin Fan could tell there was something else behind Yang Hongxia's words.
"In fact, in the industry, Sister Man's situation is very normal. She has received almost all the honors and awards she deserves, has produced classic works, has created classic screen images, and is a little older. This is the most embarrassing period for female artists."
Good scripts depend on luck. Even if you come across a good script, it depends on whether the director and the investors will choose you. Riemann doesn't even like ordinary scripts. If you take them reluctantly, it will only damage your image and popularity. But if you don't take them, will you stop working?
Riemann also has an entire studio of employees to support, so Riemann must maintain a certain workload every year to ensure the operation of his studio and maintain his personal image and popularity.
As a result, it was particularly difficult for Riemann to accept a role. Unless Riemann invested himself, there would be risks in investing... In short, those who can understand will naturally understand, and those who can't will probably dislike Riemann's pretentiousness.
Lin Fan found it incredible: "Sister Man is only eight years older than me! Is she old?"
Yang Hongxia was speechless: "You are 23 years old this year, only 24 in lunar age, not to mention that you are still considered a fresh meat in the male artist circle, even in the female artist circle, you are still in your prime.
But Sister Man is already in her early thirties! Thirty is a hurdle for female artists. Before thirty, they are blooming flowers, but after thirty, they become yellow-faced women! You don’t understand how demanding the entertainment industry is for female artists.”
Let’s not talk about the fact that Lin Fan doesn’t have to worry about not having any movies to shoot. Just looking at the entire group of male artists, except for those who want to be idols who may be more concerned about the age issue, most male artists tend to get more attractive as they get older.
Even many male artists only shine in the circle and gain a large number of female fans after they are in their forties or fifties.
Why don’t you try changing it to a female artist?
Those with good acting skills are scolded for being old, ugly, and pretending to be young, while those with poor acting skills are maliciously speculated to have used hidden rules to get to the top. Those who take good care of themselves are accused of having plastic surgery, while those who don’t take good care of themselves are asked why they haven’t made way for newcomers... It’s hard to put it into words, but people can find fault with everything.
Of course, female artists over 30 are not completely without roles to play. For example, family ethics dramas are particularly in need of actresses of this age group, especially actresses with good acting skills like Riemann.
However, once you accept this kind of family ethics drama, it is almost like being stereotyped, and it is difficult to get out of it.
Moreover, once you get the call, you become a mom party.
More importantly, she has almost said goodbye to endorsing high-end luxury brands.
Without the endorsement of high-end luxury brands, the income of Riemann's entire studio will be cut by at least half, and then other fashion resources will gradually abandon Riemann. Without these resources, Riemann's status will also decline, which is a vicious cycle.
Lin Fan shook his head when he heard this: "It's because the domestic TV dramas tend to be young, and the script themes are too narrow. There are almost no female artists in their thirties or forties who can shine."
"What can we do? The environment is like this." Yang Hongxia was also helpless. "Don't producers and directors know that female artists in their thirties and forties have good acting skills, good attitudes, rich experience, and are very affordable?
But if we use them, we will face the risk that the whole play will not be sold at a good price. Do we spend so much money to make a play just to help others?"
Lin Fan couldn't help but complain: "Wow, Sister Xia, you are really becoming more and more like a capitalist."
Yang Hongxia rolled her eyes and said, "Stop joking. I'm talking to you about serious matters. There are no particularly representative works in this domestic market yet. If you have any ideas, you can write a script first. I believe in your ability. Any script you come up with will definitely sell well!
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
By then, we will be able to recruit female artists of this age. Really, don’t look down on them because they are old. As long as there is a suitable script, you will find that they are really good-looking and cheap, and they can make a lot of money! "
Lin Fan had a special feeling when he heard this: "Sister Xia, do you know what you look like now?"
"That's enough. I don't want to hear what comes next."
Yang Hongxia didn't want to give Lin Fan any chance to play freely. Anyway, it would definitely not be good words: "Go and do your thing. I will contact Sister Man myself."
Riemann is a top-tier celebrity after all, and he came to help on his own initiative. It is reasonable for Yang Hongxia to express her gratitude in person.
Since Yang Hongxia said so, Lin Fan didn't care: "Okay, when Sister Man comes over, tell me in advance."
"no problem."
After Yang Hongxia saw Lin Fan off, she called Li Man to express her sincere gratitude and set a time. Then it was time for a chat.
"Journey to the West?" Yang Hongxia was a little surprised to hear Li Man ask about this, but it was not a secret that could not be revealed. "I am afraid that this drama can't be filmed this year. It's not for any other reason, but Lin Fan has not found a suitable actor to play the role of Sun Wukong."
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