Chapter 369: Indignation
Seeing the film's leading man missing a female lead, Gu Cheng approached Director Wang. The two sat in the crew's lounge, and Gu Cheng got straight to the point. "Director Wang, since Vivian's scandal is so serious, it's probably not a good idea for her to continue playing the female lead. How about this? I'll..."
"We still don't know what the outcome is over there." Director Wang was also worried. "What about you?"
Gu Cheng took out a photo and placed it on the table, pushing it over. "I have a suitable candidate here, Jenny Tseng. She and I have worked together several times and the results are always good. I believe that as long as you let her play the leading female role opposite me, there will be absolutely no problem!"
When Director Wang met Jenny Tseng, he immediately understood what Gu Cheng meant.
"Isn't this your rumored girlfriend? The media previously only photographed the two of you together at a hotel, and your company vehemently denied it. And you're admitting the relationship straight out of the blue?"
Gu Cheng laughed. "How is that possible? Jenny and I are good friends! If we hadn't worked so well together, and if Vivian hadn't been in trouble, I wouldn't have recommended her!"
Seeing that Director Wang was silent, Gu Cheng came over and said, "Director Wang, Jenny is indeed talented. I believe she will not let you down."
"Let me think about it." Director Wang couldn't give an answer so quickly. After all, changing the heroine was not such a simple matter.
In the afternoon, the first scene started shooting.
Everyone in the venue was making nervous preparations. The setting was an ancient scene. Many extras were found, changed into costumes, and stood by waiting.
"This scene is about the first meeting between the hero and heroine. Just play out that scene where they get to know each other through fighting!"
Director Wang held the script in his hand and directed the extras to enter. "Just pretend to be selling vegetables here!" He pointed to the props stall and the female extras went over.
He looked at the people nearby and said, "You guys, go in and pretend to be buying groceries, passing by, or just watching the fun. When the two protagonists start fighting, you can just be the spectators! Remember, don't steal the show!"
The extras were in place, and Gu Cheng put on his makeup and went on stage. He was dissatisfied to see that his opponent was actually played by a stand-in.
"Director Wang! I can't get into the groove when a double plays me!"
Director Wang came over and said, "I believe you can definitely do it with your abilities. Besides, we originally planned to use a body double for this scene, and Vivian has no experience in fighting scenes."
Gu Cheng frowned, looking reluctant, "Okay."
"All units, get ready! Start filming!" Director Wang waved his hand.
The entire scene, including the crew, staff, and lighting technicians, was all ready.
Gu Cheng was acting with his double, and there weren't any issues with the lines. Director Wang, looking at the camera footage, felt something was off. "Cut! Gu Cheng, what's wrong with you? Why are you reading your lines without any emotion?"
Gu Cheng waved his hands helplessly, "I can't really get any emotion out of acting with a completely unfamiliar double!"
The stand-in was also helpless. He pulled the black scarf on his head and was a little confused.
Wang Dao raised his hand and scratched his head. He walked back in a circle and asked hesitantly, "So what do you want to do now?"
The state of the leading actor is the most important. Whether a play is successful or not depends on the leading actor's acting skills.
The director cannot let his work be unpopular, so he has to consider the issue of the leading actor in every aspect.
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Gu Cheng frowned, but secretly rejoiced, "How about this, Director Wang? I'll ask Jenny to come over and try out the role. Maybe I'll get back into shape."
"But now the stand-in is playing the heroine's role! The heroine can't be replaced casually!" Director Wang didn't expect that Gu Cheng would use this method to recommend Jenny Tseng again.
Director Wang felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. Although he had to take the mood of the leading actor into consideration, he shouldn't change something that had already been decided for this reason, right?
Besides, "Vivian is just having a temporary problem right now, and we don't know if it can be solved yet. Changing the heroine now is absolutely not an option!"
Gu Cheng waved his hands in innocence, "Now that Director Wang said that, I can't help it. Anyway, if I keep acting with a double, I won't be able to get into the mood."
Wang Dao was caught in a dilemma.
Now that the heroine is in trouble, if the hero also goes on strike, won’t the show be ruined?
Recasting is already a complicated process, and choosing the right one will take even more time. By that time, the show will be a dud.
Director Wang was so hesitant that wrinkles appeared on the script in his hand.
What should I do?
"Okay." Director Wang had no right to choose. It was impossible for both leading actors to stop acting at once, right?
He started making arrangements and asked someone to invite Jenny.
Jenny looks more delicate than in the photo, with a pair of bright and bold red lips, a black tight dress, and a great figure.
With such a beautiful woman, it wouldn't seem strange for any male star to have a scandal with her.
Director Wang felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Gu Cheng and Zhen Ni flirting with each other.
Clap your hands and shout, "Get ready to start the audition now!"
Seeing that Gu Cheng was about to succeed, Lin Yilan couldn't stand this kind of person's behavior of kicking someone when he's down! She walked forward, looked at Gu Cheng, looked him up and down, and sneered, "Gu Cheng, why do you have to kick someone when he's down?"
Gu Cheng looked at her, "What do you mean?"
"Vivian was the original choice for the female lead, and her previous scenes with you were very successful. You don't need to take advantage of her mishap to strongly recommend your 'girlfriend' to replace Vivian, right?" Lin Yilan looked at the charmingly dressed Jenny and smiled. "And Miss Jenny, you're wearing such revealing clothes. Did you really come here just to film a martial arts scene?"
Gu Cheng put Jenny behind him and said, "You can change your clothes. Which crew stipulated that actors can't wear their favorite clothes before filming?"
"Your act of protecting your master is too obvious, isn't it?" Lin Yilan's eyes were full of contempt. "You wouldn't threaten the director just to get your girlfriend promoted!"
"That's not a threat," Director Wang said, feeling helpless. He was afraid that Lin Yilan would anger Gu Cheng and drive him away, so he tried to smooth things over. "Since everyone is here, let's try out the play first."
"Vivian is the most suitable actress for the heroine of this scene!" Lin Yilan insisted.
"As a martial arts instructor, what qualifications do you have to decide who will play the male and female lead?" Jenny looked Lin Yilan up and down with disdain in her eyes.
Lin Yilan was about to retort, but Gu Cheng immediately defended Jenny and said to Director Wang unhappily, "I've already called Jenny here. Director Wang, you decide what to do!"
It's difficult for Director Wang to be caught in the middle, but in comparison, the male lead is more important.
He could only call the crew to take her aside, then looked at the two people in front of him with a smile, "Okay, okay, let's start the audition."
When the audition started, Lin Yilan crossed her arms over her chest and stared angrily at the couple who were flirting with each other while acting together.
It’s really unbearable to watch!
This isn't a martial arts scene, it's become a love scene! And it's almost inappropriate for children!
Lin Yilan felt indignant when she thought that Vivian had invested so much in the early stage, and was about to be replaced by a star who was not even as famous as her!
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