As if he hadn't slept all this time just to wait for her call, Dai Zhuoqing answered the phone as soon as it rang, "You finished reading it so soon?"

"I've finished reading the script and halfway through the novel..."

Ye Wan glanced at the computer and said, "Director Dai, are you sure I'm the second female lead?"

"Did you see that?"

Dai Zhuoqing smiled, "From the director's perspective, Empress Liang and Changle are both the leading female characters. This should be considered a drama with two female protagonists. From the audience's perspective, I guess they will think that Changle is the leading female character. But when it comes to the actors..."

Ye Wan understood immediately.

In terms of the order of appearance, Liang Hou appears first and has more scenes in the early stages.

In particular, the death of Empress Liang in the middle and late period ended her colorful life, which can be regarded as a small climax in the play.

Although Changle appeared late, after the death of Queen Liang, the last third of the play was almost entirely about Changle.

So when it comes to the actors, I guess the actresses who play Queen Liang and Changle will both feel that they are the well-deserved female lead.

It would be fine if it was made clear in advance, but I'm afraid that when the promotional posters come out, the two female protagonists will compete for the first and second place, which will be troublesome.

"Have you decided on the candidate for Queen Liang?"

Ye Wan asked.

Dai Zhuoqing hesitated for a moment.

Ever since she was preparing to take on this drama, Ye Wan was her first choice for the role of Princess Changle, and she never considered anyone else.

But after Liang, she had several candidates in mind, and someone heard the news and put it in front of her.

But no matter which one I choose, it always feels a little off.

"Liang Yuemian, Su Yuan, Xu Xinqiao..."

After naming several names in one breath, Dai Zhuoqing said in a deep voice, "Are there any actors you think are suitable for the role of Empress Liang?"

As soon as the words came out, Dai Zhuoqing was stunned.

Clearly the person sitting opposite her was Ye Wan, but for a moment, she felt as if the person sitting opposite her was a good friend of the same age as her, and that the other person was the producer or screenwriter of the show, so the two of them just started chatting naturally.

Ye Wan answered decisively, "How about we wait until you arrange the audition later. But..."

Ye Wan changed the subject, "I have an actress I admire very much, but she has not been in China in the past few years, and given her status, she may not accept this role."

Dai Zhuoqing was startled. "Are you talking about Lin Ying?"

!!!

Is this the legendary telepathy?

“It’s her!!!”

Ye Wan raised his voice, "Last year when I went to Yancheng to attend the Golden Deer Awards Ceremony, she was the one who presented me with the award. When I was reading the novel just now, Empress Liang wore a bright red dress and ascended the imperial palace. The image that came to my mind was Lin Ying wearing a red dress and standing on the Golden Deer awards stage."

On the table is a pictorial of Empress Liang from the original novel.

Although it is not known which artist painted this, the woman in a bright red robe with a golden phoenix and a hair full of gold, pearls and jade is so stunningly beautiful that she replaces Lin Ying's majestic face, as if the two have merged into one and become the same person.

"Where is Ye Wan..."

Dai Zhuoqing took a deep breath and said, "Do you know how much the budget for this drama is? Even if I use all this money to hire Lin Ying, she may not accept the offer."

Although he said that, Dai Zhuoqing felt itchy in his heart.

Before she had this preset candidate, looking at those actresses that she had been interested in or had approached her with, she felt that they were just a little lacking.

But when the word "Lin Ying" was mentioned, and then looking at those people, it seemed that they were far behind.

Dai Zhuoqing spoke again, his tone was indignant, "Ye Wan, you deliberately don't want me to sleep tonight, right?"

The feeling of not being able to get what she wants must be so frustrating that she can't sleep at night, right?

"Director Dai..."

Ye Wan said slyly, "I have a bold idea..."

(End of this chapter)