The entire crew attended the banquet that evening, and even Master Jin, who was busy on another film set, came to join in the fun.
There weren't many action scenes in "My Fair Princess," so Jin Sanye didn't need to stay on set. He only came over temporarily when needed to provide guidance. Currently, Jin Sanye is also providing martial arts instruction to another film crew at Hengdian World Studios, so it's very convenient for him to come over.
There were more than ten tables in the hall, and everyone was staring at Fang Yang expectantly. Fang Yang knew this was the rule; if he didn't say something, these people wouldn't dare to eat.
"Everyone, tomorrow is the auspicious day for the start of filming for 'My Fair Princess.' Among those present are newcomers and old friends. Regardless, in this big family of 'My Fair Princess,' we are all one family, a family that loves and helps each other. I hope that in the days to come, we can all work together with one heart to make this 'My Fair Princess' a great film. Now, everyone, eat and drink well, don't stand on ceremony! Starting tomorrow, the days of hardship and suffering will begin!"
Fang Yang said a few words briefly and then announced that it was time to eat.
The waiters, who had been waiting, began to bring in the dishes, and the entire banquet hall was filled with cheers. Fang Yang had put a lot of thought into this banquet, serving several main dishes. The table was full of food, which made the younger guests very hungry.
As the beer was being served, Fang Yang didn't arrange any other drinks. It was just a group of young men and women, so there was no need to be so fussy. It was either beer or soft drinks. On such a hot day, why bother with white or red drinks? Ice-cold is the way to go!
Fang Yang's table consisted of Fang Yang, the Mo brothers, Jin Sanye, Zhou Xin, Tie Weimin, and other veteran actors. They ate and drank quietly, and the veteran actors chatted about some interesting things in the industry.
The lead actors were all from the company's younger generation, so naturally no one dared to toast Fang Yang and the others. They were all making a ruckus, and the whole hall was filled with cheers and laughter.
Tie Weimin and the others were filled with emotion as they watched. They were all young and carefree, the prime of their youth, and who knew how many of them would rise to prominence in the future. But thinking about Fang Yang's determination to promote the younger generation within the company, they were also filled with envy.
With such a massive amount of resources poured in, even a pig could probably turn into a swan. Just think of Fang Yang's several blockbuster dramas; who among them wouldn't be envious?
"Teacher Tie, and a few other senior colleagues, I'd appreciate it if you could take extra care of the filming of 'Princess Pearl' this time. If the young men and women in the company do anything wrong, I hope you can forgive them and be more patient."
These lead actors are all making their debuts for the first time, and their acting skills still need to be honed. Fang Yang was worried that the veteran actors might have complaints about too many takes, so he gave them a heads-up beforehand.
"Don't worry, Mr. Fang. We've all been newbies before. As long as we're not completely hopeless, everything else is fine. Don't you all agree?"
Tie Weimin was the first to offer his support. Everyone knew that Tie Weimin liked to mentor newcomers, so they all nodded in agreement. However, it would require a little patience, but that wasn't a big problem.
When Fang Yang was casting, he evaluated the acting skills of several people. Although they were not very outstanding, they were above average. What they lacked was experience, which requires time to accumulate.
Fang Yang raised his glass to toast the group, then didn't bring up the matter again, only mentioning it briefly, "Gentlemen, you've all read the script, right? Feel free to ask any questions you may have?"
The group exchanged glances, and Tie Weimin spoke first, "President Fang, I've played emperors for so many years, but I'm really a bit puzzled by the emperor in your drama. You know, which emperor isn't someone who can turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist? How come the one in your drama is so easy to talk to?"
Fang Yang laughed and said, "Emperors have two sides. At home, they are loving fathers, but outside they are butchers. So we can't conclude that emperors have no family affection. Only when several sons are fighting for the throne will family affection be extinguished. So we can't generalize."
Tie Weimin suddenly realized, "What you said makes sense. Take Li Shimin, for example. Apart from killing his brothers in his early years, he was still very affectionate towards his children. It wasn't until Empress Zhangsun passed away that his personality changed drastically."
Fang Yang said, "Teacher Tie is right. The plot should be played out like this. It should portray a love story, a father's kindness and a daughter's filial piety. Of course, it should be targeted and not the same for everyone."
Tie Weimin chuckled and said, "I know that, just like how people are obsessed with their daughters these days, I understand that, haha."
Fang Yang exclaimed with delight, "Teacher Tie is right, that's exactly it! In short, Qianlong was a majestic, wise and decisive monarch, a loving, kind, gentle and considerate father, and a dashing and talented man."
Tie Weimin pondered Fang Yang's summary for a long time before exclaiming, "President Fang's summary is practically a reflection of Emperor Qianlong's life. With your words, I know how to act now."
Zhou Xin chuckled and said, "Then, Director Fang, how should I portray Little Swallow?"
"Little Swallow," Fang Yang thought for a moment, then uttered a few words, "Nonsense!"
"Nonsense? What does that mean?"
Fang Yang looked at Zhou Xin, "The focus of this drama rests on you. The key is how you portray Xiao Yanzi's mischievousness and liveliness. Just like Teacher Tie said, current palace dramas are all too serious and earnest; we need to be different to truly capture people's attention."
"For example, Ziwei speaks in a sweet, melodious voice, which sounds like the result of being well-educated, cultured, and refined. But your voice comes out of your throat, with a rough and impulsive quality, which can be summed up as that of a wild girl."
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