Chapter 95: The Script of the Power Plot
Wen Yu raised his eyes and looked at Song Shinian opposite him.
He didn't know if it was his illusion, but he actually saw... desire in Song Shinian's eyes?
"Let me try."
Under Song Shinian's expectant gaze, Wen Yu nodded and agreed.
"Then I'll help you contact them."
Song Shinian was worried that Wen Yu would change his mind at the last minute, so he immediately took out his cell phone and used his slender fingers to search for the director's phone number.
Given Song Shinian's status in the entertainment industry, it would be very easy for him to recommend someone to the director.
"no……"
Before Wen Yu could stop him, he saw Song Shinian had already dialed the director's number.
Song Shinian deliberately turned on the loudspeaker of his phone.
"Hello?"
The director's voice was filled with excitement: "Shi Nian, you chose to contact me at this time. Does it mean that you have figured it out?"
The director who called Song Shinian was named Zheng. He had been in the entertainment industry for several years. He had made several high-grossing films and had always had a good reputation in the industry. There were countless artists who wanted to work with him, but Director Zheng had only two best actors in mind, one was Song Shinian and the other was Wen Yu.
However, Song Shinian retired and Wen Yu passed away, and he didn't want to put his film on hold, so he chose Su Xingye as a second choice.
After learning the news of Song Shinian's comeback, he was so happy that he couldn't sleep the whole night. Worried that calling him at night would affect Song Shinian's sleep, he waited until the next morning to call Song Shinian. The moment the call was connected, he told Song Shinian that he had a political and scheming script with two male protagonists, and wanted Song Shinian to be the male lead.
It’s a pity that Song Shinian did not agree.
Director Zheng had already given up hope, but he didn't expect to receive a call from Song Shinian tonight.
So Director Zheng rekindled his hope.
"Can you send me the script?"
Song Shinian did not directly answer Director Zheng's question.
"Yes, yes, yes."
The director said "yes" three times in a row. He hurriedly found the script of the dual male lead and quickly sent it to Song Shinian's WeChat.
He had worked with Song Shinian once before, and the two exchanged contact information.
"Can you wait for me to take a look at the script first?"
Song Shinian asked gently, "I'll give you an answer later."
"Can."
Director Zheng quickly agreed.
Since Song Shinian is willing to spend time reading the dual male lead script he wrote, it means that he is quite interested in this subject matter, and "interest" is the first step for the other party to agree to him.
After hanging up the phone, Song Shinian sent the script to Wen Yu.
"Take a look."
Song Shinian said in a gentle voice: "Are you interested in this topic?"
Wen Yu didn't expect Song Shinian to be so fast. At this point, he could only nod and agree.
This is a dual-male lead script of the Machiavellian type.
The first male protagonist’s name is Su Yanzhi, and his character is the unpopular third prince in the play; the second male protagonist’s name is Xiao Ziche, and his character is the regent who has all the power in the court.
The story begins when the emperor is seriously ill, and the regent Xiao Ziche brings the third prince from the cold palace to his side, causing an uproar in the court and the public.
As everyone knows, Su Yanzhi's biological mother was just a lowly palace maid. Su Yanzhi was born after the emperor had a one-night stand with her while drunk. Because he had no support from his maternal family, Su Yanzhi was not loved by the emperor after he was born.
When Su Yanzhi was fifteen years old, the imperial teacher calculated that Su Yanzhi was destined to be unlucky, so the emperor banished Su Yanzhi to the cold palace.
This situation continued until the emperor became seriously ill.
No one thought that the Regent would choose to take Su Yanzhi to his side to "take care of him" at this time. After all, one is the Regent, second only to the emperor and above everyone else; the other is the Third Prince, who has the title of "Prince" but lives worse than a eunuch. The status of the two seems to be very different. Why would the Regent take him over at this time?
…
After watching the first part of the plot clearly, Wen Yu sat up straight.
The beginning of this storyline is very interesting.
His intuition from years of filming told him that things would definitely not be as simple as they seemed at the beginning, and Xiao Ziche and Su Yanzhi should have other identities.
So he calmed down and continued reading.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the waiter had brought the barbecue. Song Shinian made a "hush" gesture to her.
The waiter also noticed Wen Yu who was reading the script. She gave an "OK" gesture, carefully placed the barbecue on the table, and then tiptoed out through the door.
Wen Yu has been attracted by the content of this script.
He flipped through the script for over half an hour before looking up with a look of unsatisfied satisfaction: "I want to play the regent."
Wen Yu likes the Regent, he thinks this character is very well-rounded.
"OK."
Song Shinian was not surprised by Wen Yu's answer.
Director Zheng previously wanted him to play the role of "Third Prince", and now Wen Yu is interested in the role of "Regent", which happens not to conflict.
So he called back.
Director Zheng on the other side seemed to have been waiting for Song Shinian's call. Before the phone rang, the other party answered it.
"Hey? How are you thinking about it?"
Director Zheng swallowed nervously.
In fact, the character of the "Third Prince" is the most complicated.
On the surface, he is a prince who can be bullied by everyone, but he has been secretly building up his own power. Su Yanzhi is not a person who will sit and wait for death. He pretends to be crazy and stupid just to better seize the throne.
There are only a handful of stars in the entertainment industry who can play this kind of character well.
"Song Shinian" is the best candidate in Director Zheng's mind.
Sensing Director Zheng's nervousness, Song Shinian didn't delay deliberately. He spoke frankly, "I can take this script, but I have one condition..."
"What conditions?"
Director Zheng asked quickly.
"I want to cast a friend of mine as the Prince Regent."
"friend?"
Director Zheng was slightly stunned.
In Director Zheng's impression, Song Shinian likes to be alone. Apart from necessary exchanges on scripts, he rarely communicates with others in private, and it seems that he does not have any friends around him with whom he can talk particularly well.
So when Director Zheng heard Song Shinian say the word "friend", his first reaction was surprise.
"right."
Song Shinian further explained: "His name is Wen Yu."
Director Zheng: “!”
For a few seconds, he thought he was hallucinating.
Fortunately, Song Shinian's explanation stopped Director Zheng's wild thoughts in time.
"Wen Yu is a very talented newcomer. We participated in the "Challenger Rules" together, and there was a game segment called "Acting Test". I think he has a lot of acting talent, so I hope you can give him a chance to audition."
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