Su Manman knew that Zhao Yingdi had recommended a very important role for her.
This role demands a lot from the actor, portraying the character's emotional layers and personality in a very distinct way, from initial arrogance to first love, and then to breakdown and chaos.
Playing Zhao Qianhua well will undoubtedly boost her acting career!
But the problem is...
Su Manman is no good!!
Let alone the fact that she's a novelist who's never acted before, even if the original owner of this body were still alive, she probably wouldn't be able to play this role well!
After all, she usually plays brainless, naive girls, and her acting is always incredibly awkward!
Su Manman was very grateful to Zhao Yingdi for valuing her. In order not to embarrass him, she wanted to try her best. Which aspiring actress doesn't dream of becoming a movie queen?
Okay, although she also wants to be a screenwriter!
But as an adult, she wants both!
On Wednesday and Thursday, she worked hard to brush up on her acting knowledge and tried many times to put herself into the role of Zhao Qianhua in order to do her best during the audition!
Friday, 7 a.m., Su Manman got up early, which was rare for her.
She had just finished getting ready when Han Yuanyuan arrived.
"Sister Su, 'Coming Back' is a big production! How are your preparations going? Are you confident?"
Su Manman nodded and calmly finished the last sip of milk!
Let's go!
Once inside the car, Su Manman collapsed onto her seat.
I can't help it, I have to get up too early, I'm not used to it!
I'm so sleepy, I'd better take a nap!!
Han Yuanyuan's lips twitched, unable to help but feel anxious for her. She had seen Su Manman's previous performances, and her acting skills were simply indescribable!
I'm not afraid you won't act well! I'm afraid you won't act well and won't even try!
"Oh dear, Sister Su, you should at least cram a little at the last minute! Director Kang is notoriously strict!!"
Su Manman asked in a daze.
"Director Kang? Which Director Kang?!"
Han Yuanyuan was speechless. It was obvious that this person hadn't read the script properly and had definitely skipped over the production team's credits.
"Director Kang is Kang Baoqiang, one of the top directors in China. His films have made many actors and actresses famous! He was also the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala before!"
"That's amazing!!"
Su Manman perked up immediately upon hearing this and dutifully began cramming at the last minute!
[Starring Zhao Yingdi, and directed by a talented director! This is definitely going to be a hit!!]
When Han Yuanyuan saw her start reading the script, she felt relieved. Regardless of whether she could act in it or not, at least she should have a good attitude!
"Speaking of which, you and Director Kang have met before!"
Su Manman was puzzled.
"When? How come I didn't know!"
You're not talking about something on TV, are you?!
Han Yuanyuan secretly rolled her eyes. Do I look like such a boring person?!
"Live stream of a mobile phone store! Do you remember? The old man showing affection in the video is Director Kang!"
Su Manman watched the video again and still remembered the lovely elderly couple.
"I know, it's that serious old man!"
For the rest of the journey, neither of them spoke; one quietly read the script, while the other focused on driving.
The audition was held in a stadium, which was divided into two parts: the interior was for dramatic scenes, and the exterior was for action scenes.
The movie has many scenes on horseback, and in order to faithfully recreate the script, the director plans to select a group of actors who are skilled in kung fu and horseback riding.
Seeing this arrangement, Su Manman finally realized how strict Director Kang was. A director who didn't have high standards wouldn't make things so complicated; he would just shoot whatever he wanted!
Su Manman arrived at the stadium and lined up. Han Yuanyuan helped her get a number. The audition order was called according to the number in line, and the auditions started at 8:30.
It's only 7:40 now. Su Manman thought she was early, but the number she got was 249, which shows how popular the scene was!
Comeback is a big production after all. Not to mention Director Kang, just the presence of Actor Zhao alone would attract countless people who want to act in this film!
Su Manman sighed in frustration. She felt that she was probably doomed. The only consolation was that she was lucky enough to have just missed out on 250!
Su Manman read the script for a while, then realized that if she continued reading, it would be the same as before, so she leaned against the wall and fell asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Su Manman woke up with a jolt.
"Sister Su, are you all better?"
Meeting Han Yuanyuan's helpless gaze, Su Manman immediately snapped out of her daze. She wiped her face and nodded blankly.
"You slept well!"
"That's not what I meant. I meant, are you ready? It's time for your audition. Number 248 is in there now, you're next!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard someone inside shout, "Number 249, Su Manman, test Zhao Qianhua!"
Su Manman walked into the room and immediately saw Zhao Yingdi, who was sitting on the judging panel with the screenwriter and two directors.
Su Manman greeted everyone as usual, then drew lots to select the audition scene. When she received the audition requirements, only two words came to Su Manman's mind: she wanted to cry!
She, a newbie in the entertainment industry, actually got the most difficult scene!
Zhao Qianhua, driven by love turned to hatred, attempted to assassinate the male protagonist, only to unexpectedly discover that her father was a traitor, causing her to collapse on the spot!
Su Manman messed up her hair, stubbornly insisted on performing, and wanted to portray Zhao Qianhua as she understood her character!
The judges on stage, upon seeing her performance, all turned their attention to Zhao Yingdi.
Good heavens! Mr. Zhao, are you sure this is the actor you recommended?!
After Su Manman finished her performance, she stood on the stage, waiting for the director's judgment.
A moment of silence fell over everyone before Zhao, the movie star, spoke up awkwardly.
"Manman, go wait for me in the next room!"
Although Su Manman didn't understand what Zhao Yingdi wanted to do, she couldn't refuse him, so she went next door.
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