Chapter 311 This is tailor-made for me
Ding Ge, male, 26 years old this year, has been working in Beijing for nearly ten years. During these ten years, he has been working in various film crews but has not gotten many opportunities.
He has played corpses and played countless minor roles, but because he is neither tall nor handsome, and even his Mandarin is not very standard, Ding Ge did not have many opportunities to make a name for himself.
In the past two years, Ding Ge has had fewer and fewer opportunities. After all, he is already 26 years old, which is not young. Look at the age of those starring in the current popular dramas, they basically start at 20 years old.
At this time, Ding Ge finally gained another identity by relying on his martial arts foundation.
Wuti.
It's also not easy to be a stunt double these days, because in the past, stunt doubles were needed for dangerous actions, but it's different now, many young actors use stunt doubles regardless of whether it's dangerous or not.
Take horse riding for example.
Most people basically think of just riding a fake horse, which is quite normal, but the young actor in this costume drama doesn’t think so. He feels that he must ride a real horse.
But he can't ride it.
Then let’s use a martial arts substitute.
The key point is that in the crew, the "martial arts stand-in" is basically at the bottom of the society. It can be said that they do the hardest and most tiring work, but they only earn the money of a street sweeper, or even less than a street sweeper.
Just like Ding Ge, he has been the stand-in for the young actor Wu Xing for 10 days. His income in these 10 days is less than 2,000 yuan, but as Wu Xing in "I, Invincible" his salary in these 10 days has reached 50 million yuan.
Daily salary is 5 million.
This is money that many people cannot earn in their entire lifetime.
Not only that, Wu Xing also posts some pictures from time to time.
For example, today, Dingge fell heavily to the ground while riding a horse due to the staff's mistake, and his leg was almost broken, but Wu Xing posted a picture at the end of the work, saying: "All efforts are worth it."
kindness.
This picture shows Wu Xing's hand being cut and bleeding a little, and it looks like the bleeding might need to be stopped if he doesn't take a picture.
The ratings are also very touching.
"I feel sorry for Xingxing. I really do. It's not easy."
"Xingxing is so dedicated. I feel so sorry for her. She is the best example of an artist."
"Support Xingxing, support my brother."
"I feel sorry for my brother. He is truly the brightest light in my heart."
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Good job.
Some passers-by were so embarrassed after seeing these ratings that they wanted to die. There were so many complaints that they didn't know where to start.
But fans always believe it, after all, it is always very easy to make money from fans.
Otherwise why is it called "Ge Ge"?
On the other side, after work, Ding Ge returned to his residence. He squeezed into a shared house with a bunch of people. Most of the people here were extras, and everyone wanted to come to the capital for an opportunity.
After so many years of coming and going, when Dingge first came to the imperial capital to rent a house, he was the youngest, but now he is the oldest one.
Many people have gradually given up on being an extra. Some did it for fun during holidays, and some said they were doing it for their dreams, but they didn't persist.
Only Dingge persisted.
There were many times when Dingge felt that he could not hold on any longer, but when he looked at some successful predecessors he was motivated again.
How to say it?
In Ding Ge's opinion, since there are so many successful people, and since some people can become stars from extras, why can't it be him?
"Grid, are you okay?"
The extra who supported Ding Ge on the set today was the one who shared the apartment with Ding Ge. They slept on the same bunk bed. After he came back with Ding Ge, he spoke with some concern.
Ding Ge shook his head and smiled: "It's okay, I'm used to it."
After saying that, Ding Ge's mouth twitched, and he lifted up his trouser legs. It was obvious that Ding Ge's thighs were all bruised and some places were soaked with blood.
"Is this okay?"
The extra was shocked. His name was Wang Zhi, and he was 25 years old. He was the one who had been in extra roles the longest besides Ding Ge. Of course, he and Ding Ge were of the same quality, and neither of them was doing very well.
Wang Zhi hurriedly took out alcohol and iodine and said, "Don't move, I'll help you disinfect..."
As he spoke, Wang Zhi used a cotton swab to disinfect Ding Ge, and Ding Ge gritted his teeth in pain.
"Those bastards don't treat us as human beings."
Wang Zhi said with some sadness: "I really want to be a star, but it seems that there is no chance."
"Xiaozhi, don't be discouraged. We have only just begun."
Ding Ge, on the other hand, advised Wang Zhi, “Although we haven’t had many opportunities over the years, we haven’t given up on improving our acting skills. Let’s continue to accumulate. We still have a chance. As long as we have accumulated enough, then…”
"Forget it, Ge Zi, stop comforting me. I've figured out that this chance is not as high as the chance of winning the lottery. Over the years, how many talented people have you spotted?"
At this time, Wang Zhi applied medicine to Ding Ge and said, "Ge Zi, let's give up."
"give up??"
Ding Ge said without thinking: "If we really give up, what can we do? Go back to our hometown? Then get married and have children, and live a mediocre life like that?"
"You can't say that. I think most people live like this. Besides, you can go back home to get married and have kids, and you can drink and eat barbecue with everyone on weekends. You know, this is great. What else can you be dissatisfied with?"
At this point, Wang Zhi had been so badly beaten by life that he didn't want to resist anymore.
Hasn’t anyone said that life is like trying to force something? Since you can’t resist it, you might as well enjoy it.
So Wang Zhi chose to give up.
Ding Ge persisted for 10 years and Wang Zhi persisted for 8 years. It can be said that the two of them have been working together and encouraging each other over the years, but the invisible future is the most difficult.
Persistence does not necessarily lead to success.
To put it even more exaggeratedly, who says that persistence will lead to success?
That's exactly the case. Wang Zhi felt that he had persisted for 8 years without success, so there was no need to persist any longer.
His parents have called him several times. He is the only child in the family and he left home early for his so-called dream. However, he is now 25 years old and has not yet achieved success.
Well, that's it.
I give up.
Lie flat.
"Gezi, I should be leaving tomorrow. I wanted to tell you earlier, but I didn't know how to say it. If I was a little hesitant before, I really don't hesitate now. If we continue like this, I think we will die before we become big stars."
After Wang Zhi helped Ding Ge apply the medicine, he said, "So, Ge Zi, think about it carefully. Do you want to continue?"
Dingge also fell into silence.
In fact, his family situation is similar to Wang Zhi's. They are both the pillars of the family. Wang Zhi has an older sister, while Ding Ge has an older sister and a younger sister. He goes out to work to support his younger sister's schooling.
Ding Ge's family was poor before, so his sister got married early, and Ding Ge also started working early. However, during his time in Beijing, Ding Ge realized the importance of studying, so he was determined to support his sister's schooling no matter what.
But his parents are old, and when he went home for the Chinese New Year last year, they also said that they hoped Ding Ge would find a formal job and then come back to settle down.
But in the end Dingge still didn't agree.
Because he wanted to take another chance.
But Wang Zhi's words today also made Ding Ge himself waver.
The next day, Wang Zhi left. Before leaving, he gave his electric kettle and charger to Ding Ge. After all, he didn't have anything valuable left, so this was the best he could do.
Ding Ge saw Wang Zhi off at the station, and the two hugged each other tightly before leaving. After all, they didn't know when they would meet again.
After Wang Zhi left, Ding Ge sighed.
He really didn't expect Wang Zhi to leave, and he didn't expect Wang Zhi to leave so soon.
He and Wang Zhi have known each other for almost five years, and during these five years, the two have basically encouraged each other and walked hand in hand.
It's like when you fail, your friend also fails, and then the two of you can encourage each other, like cheer each other on or something like that.
This is also the reason why Dingge himself was able to persevere.
The happiest thing is that he has a friend who accompanies him in pursuing his dreams all the way.
But now this little friend has left.
From now on he is all alone.
On the way back, Ding Ge received a message from a group of extras.
It is said that Baiqian Media is conducting a comprehensive casting process.
Ding Ge knew Baiqian Media, because the director, screenwriter, and several leading actors of the script he was currently following basically cursed the company quite a bit.
Not only that, Ding Ge has heard from many people that Baiqian Media is a star-maker, and anything produced by Baiqian Media must be a masterpiece.
What role is this chosen?
Ding Ge saw people in the group discussing what it was and it turned out to be "Soldier Assault", a military drama.
But even though the casting was discussed, no one seemed interested.
"I think it doesn't matter whether you go or not, because this drama is obviously a traffic drama."
"Yes, I'm afraid there is no place for us extras."
"Oh, damn, when will we be able to get ahead?"
"Forget it. What can we do? Let's not even think about it. We should use this time to think about what to do in the future."
…
Ding Ge was a little puzzled watching these people's discussion. He said, "Since this is a casting for everyone, can't we go together???"
"Haha, Dingge, are you stupid? This has already been decided, what's the point of us going there?"
"Yeah, they are definitely looking for popular artists. What do you think is the point of us going there?"
"I also think it's useless. I personally think that all the popular artists must be participating."
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Good job.
At this moment, countless people began to make fun of him, and some even said sarcastically, "What? Ding Ge, why don't you give it a try? What if you can become the protagonist?"
"Haha, I think so too, Dingge, you have been in this business for 10 years, I think you can do it."
"Yes, Dingge, I think you can do it too, go ahead."
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This is a group of 300 extras, and everyone is basically real-name authenticated, because every time there is a role, the group leader will post it in this group.
Among them, Dingge is relatively famous.
Firstly, at 26, he is not the oldest, but he has been in this industry for 10 years and that is considered seniority. Another point is that Ding Ge cannot be called handsome. To be precise, he is not handsome at all, and he is not tall either. However, Ding Ge feels that he can definitely be a leading actor in the future.
It has been 10 years since I decided to be the protagonist at the beginning, and in these 10 years, although Ding Gexiu said he could be the protagonist, he couldn't even play some supporting roles.
It can be said that Dingge is really a failure in his life.
As for the extras, the situation within them is actually quite interesting. This is not a united group. On the contrary, most people can sell out anyone for profit.
It is normal to flatter the powerful and bully the weak.
After all, no matter what, this group of actors is also a big world.
In addition, Dingge is a bit honest and simple-minded, so he is often ridiculed.
Well, if someone else in the group mentioned it, maybe not so many people would say it, but once Ding Ge said it, it became a different story.
Who made you, Dingge, so easy to bully?
Eventually, the ridicule in the group became more and more excessive, and some rational people could not stand it anymore. They said, "Since Baiqian Media is auditioning, what's the harm in trying it out? What Ren Dingge said was not too much. Do you have to be like this?"
After this was said, some other people said the same thing, and then the ridicule and mockery of Dingge came to an end.
However, Dingge doesn't really care about these taunts.
He really doesn't care.
In his opinion, he just wanted to pursue his dream, which can’t be called a dream now, as it is also for survival.
So why should he confront these people?
no need.
Yes.
You say Dingge is honest, he is indeed honest, but honesty does not mean he is really stupid.
On the contrary, Dingge really has a sense of intelligence since birth.
This cleverness is persistence.
persist in.
The kind that even ten oxen can’t pull back.
As long as he thinks of it, he will do it.
So he went directly to Baiqian Media to prepare for the audition.
On the way here, Ding Ge had already read Baiqian Media's requirements for the role, and the more he read, the weirder it seemed to him.
Because after looking around, he finally found that the role of Xu Sanduo seemed to be tailor-made for him.
But how is this possible? ?
Although he didn't agree with some of the things said in the group, Ding Ge knew that the leading male role of Baiqian Media would never be given to anyone else, but would definitely be given to their own artist.
but.
Never mind.
Let’s give it a try.
When he arrived at the audition site, Ding Ge took a breath of cold air.
Good job.
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(End of this chapter)
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