Chapter 126 Screen Couple
“Cut!”
The director shouted and the crew quickly finished work.
Hu Xiaoxiao has finished filming all her scenes and she finished shooting today.
"Director Shao, I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight." Hu Xiaoxiao said as he untied the wire.
Director Shao instructed the staff to pack up and said, "Of course I want to go if you treat me to dinner, but I have to make up for a few scenes tonight. After the filming of this drama is finished, I will let Charlie treat everyone to dinner."
Xu Xiuqin, the actress who played Jiang Huanyue, clapped and cheered, "That's great! If Charlie treats, I'll order a table full of shark fin and abalone."
Director Shao was in a good mood and said with a smile: "No problem, I promise you on Charlie's behalf."
"Huh? Did the sun set from the east today? So generous?" Veteran actor Cao Wenshan joked.
Director Shao said sincerely: "Everyone worked very hard and put a lot of effort into filming this drama. It's worth treating you to a big meal."
In this drama, not a single actor failed to impress. Not only did they perform exceptionally well in the martial arts scenes, but they also performed unprecedentedly well in the literary scenes. Even the supporting actors who only had one or two scenes had their moments to shine.
It can be said that this is the most comfortable and worry-free drama that Shao Yitao has ever filmed since he became a director. As a professional director, he can already predict the audience's reaction after the drama is broadcast.
Things turned out just as Shao Yitao had guessed. As soon as the drama was broadcast, both the audience and industry insiders were impressed.
Hu Xiaoxiao perfectly demonstrated the effect that the director and screenwriter wanted. Her martial arts performance was the best in the entire play. Not only were her fights exciting, but she also looked ethereal. Her appearance and style reached a new level of beauty.
Fairy enough and beautiful enough, Hu Xiaoxiao gave it 100 points for these two points.
Mingxu also scored 100 points. His image as an upright young man was overturned in this drama.
He portrayed the role of a suave, elegant, and resourceful man very successfully, allowing audiences and industry insiders to see his plasticity and greatly expanding his acting range.
What surprised the audience the most, as well as industry insiders, was the performance of the other actors in the play. Everyone's performance was very colorful, and the characters were portrayed with flesh and blood. This drama is not a TV anniversary drama, but it exceeds the level of TV anniversary dramas.
Some people asked those actors, especially the veteran actors, how it was that they suddenly became reborn as if their Ren and Du meridians were opened?
Those actors modestly said: "It's because the director shot it well and the screenwriter wrote it well, so I acted well."
Inwardly, they wiped away a bitter tear: No one had ever tried to steal their spot before, and they were afraid that all the spots would be snatched away, so they had to fight...
It's a pity that they are so old, and finally they become famous.
The benefits of becoming famous are obvious. Not only can you get commercial performances, but you can also get roles in dramas with more scenes, and your income will increase significantly.
The protagonists Hu Xiaoxiao and Mingxu started taking advertisements again. Because they played lovers in two consecutive dramas and they looked very well matched, the media gave them a title: screen couple.
Couple stickers and posters of the two of them are everywhere on the streets. Some brands also invite them together in their promotions, which has attracted a lot of popularity.
While other actors were trying their best to take on commercial performances and make more money while they were at the peak of their popularity, Hu Xiaoxiao went to find Charlie.
"Charlie, you said that if "The Legend of Long Yijiang" gets good ratings after it airs, you'll start a drama with a female lead. Now you can keep your promise."
Charlie put down the teacup in his hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Don't you want to take a break? The new drama hasn't even finished airing yet, and you're already rushing to the next one?"
Hu Xiaoxiao diligently added tea to Charlie's glass and said, "I have always been very hardworking and diligent. You know that, don't you?"
Strike while the iron is hot. If you don’t decide on the heroine early, what if Charlie changes his mind later?
Although the two dramas in which she played the leading role had impressive ratings, she was a little tired of always playing a supporting role.
She also considered a problem: while the martial arts drama market was still strong, if she filmed too many, audiences would eventually tire of her. She needed to quickly film a few martial arts dramas with strong female leads while audiences were still interested in her. Once martial arts dramas became commonplace, her acting skills would have been honed, and she would have made the transition.
Hu Xiaoxiao planned for himself very carefully.
"But a martial arts drama with a female lead..." Charlie hesitated. Martial arts dramas are mostly carried by male actors. So, a woman leading a martial arts drama? This market has yet to be explored, and the risks are huge.
Although he was very optimistic about Hu Xiaoxiao, he had more concerns. "Xiaoxiao, why don't you act in a few more dramas with Mingxu? You can use the gimmick of being an on-screen couple to increase your popularity. Once you have enough, I will definitely give you a drama with the leading female role."
Hu Xiaoxiao crossed his arms, sat opposite Charlie, and said with a half-smile, "Charlie, you always say that your teeth are as good as gold, but now you are not keeping your word. If you lie, your teeth will fall out."
"I'm just thinking about you. I'm worried that if you can't carry the show, your image will plummet. You have so many endorsements, and if your image plummets, it will greatly affect your commercial value."
Hu Xiaoxiao said confidently, "Charlie, the success of my two consecutive dramas is enough to prove my ability to carry a drama, and my commercial value is enough to prove my popularity among the audience. The ratings when I participated in the Miss Hong Kong pageant were also very impressive. If you don't dare to invest in a talent like me, then honestly, your position as deputy director will be replaced sooner or later."
Charlie was amused. "In other words, if I don't give you a drama, I won't even be able to be the deputy director? Well, since you are so confident, I did promise you, so I will consider giving you a drama with a strong female lead."
Hu Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Don't think about it, just finalize it now."
"Do you think it's that easy to start a drama? First, you have to find the right director. My director is great at filming men, but he can only capture the amorous side of women. Then you have to find the right screenwriter. Otherwise, you'll end up with a heroine in a man's skin, and the result will be predictable. The most important thing is the script. A good script needs to be polished. If the script isn't good, the drama is half ruined."
Charlie thought for a moment and then said, "I'll let the screenwriter department know and ask them to select a screenwriter who can write dramas about women. I'll let you know when they're confirmed."
Hu Xiaoxiao recommended Yao Wenlong, "I think he's great. I've had great pleasure working with him several times. Why not let him be the lead writer?"
The most important thing is that Yao Wenlong is willing to listen to her opinions and understand her acting style. This is her first drama with a female lead. Hu Xiaoxiao appears confident on the surface, but she is very cautious in her heart and tries her best to do every aspect well.
If she can do well in the first drama, she won't have to fight for the resources later on, as the company will take the initiative to provide her with resources.
Similarly, if you don’t start well, it will be difficult to proceed later.
Charlie agreed, "Okay."
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