Lin Xiaoxiao selected some actors who were typical of those who were the subject of her criticism from this treasure trove of talent, but in the end, she only settled on one male and one female actor, which made her feel a little disappointed.
If there weren't enough people, she ended up randomly selecting a few from the previous interviews.
This movie is definitely doomed; she doesn't want to put much effort into it. A popular young actor + a war film = ridicule.
This show has a terrible reputation, and "Escape" has managed to spend all its funding. It's perfect. Now her brother can finally believe that she has no ambition. When she goes home and relaxes, he'll definitely give her a raise.
Lin Xiaoxiao went straight to the island after selecting the actors. After all, once the drama and program started filming, she would have to keep an eye on both sides every day, so she had to take a break before filming started.
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"Chenxi, Director Lin replied. His next project has been confirmed."
Zhang Chenxi jumped up excitedly, "Really?! The female lead?"
Zhang Chenxi's agent paused for a moment, then said, "It doesn't really count."
Zhang Chenxi felt like she'd been doused with cold water. "Could it be some minor role? I always play the lead."
The agent's expression changed slightly. "Director Lin said it's an ensemble drama, and Sheng Yiyi is also in it. He also said that whoever gets on set first will get to choose their role first. I heard that Sheng Yiyi recently enrolled in a class, which won't finish until next week at the earliest. You need to get on set before her."
"What? The role hasn't been decided yet? Pshaw, it's their own company's production, they'll definitely reserve all the good roles for Sheng Yiyi, it doesn't matter whether I go early or late."
The agent knew that there was no way to select actors without specifying roles in the industry, but Director Lin had three hugely popular dramas in the works, and he had previously used amateur actors. This was the first time he had used actors from the industry, and no matter what the role was, the opportunity was very rare.
After all, it wasn't just the main characters who shone in Director Lin's previous dramas. Take Sheng Yiyi, who signed with Feiyang Entertainment, for example. She was a supporting actress in Director Lin's first drama, and her popularity was no less than that of the female lead, Yu Ke. However, only half a year has passed, and Yu Ke, who has been relatively unknown, has disappeared from the industry. Since her last drama, The Murderer, Sheng Yiyi has participated in many well-known variety shows and was able to get a role in Director Lin's drama first.
"Sheng Yiyi works for Feiyang Entertainment, so you'd better not cause any trouble after you join the crew. I heard that Director Lin is very strict on set, so you'd better take the script seriously."
"How strict can it be? Stricter than Director Li? You told me before that Director Li was very strict, but he's actually very gentle. I think you're just trying to lie to me."
The agent was caught off guard. What she had heard before was indeed true. She hadn't expected that Director Li had become so much more lenient now that he was older and the capital behind him was making all sorts of demands.
Zhang Chenxi's family had some money, and seeing that their daughter liked acting, they invested in a web series. Coincidentally, that web series became a huge hit, and Zhang Chenxi officially entered the public eye. Worried that entertainment companies weren't doing well, Zhang Chenxi's family specifically recruited this agent to manage her.
"In short, you should try to control your temper when you go there."
Zhang Chenxi pouted, somewhat disgruntled. "Hmph, I'm not that stupid. Why would I cause trouble on their own turf? That's so against the rules! And there's no script?"
Seeing that she was throwing a tantrum again, the agent's expression softened. "If you don't want to go, then I'll refuse."
"I didn't say I wasn't going. I'll go as soon as I finish my magazine shoot."
The agent's expression softened slightly. "Your reputation isn't good right now. You don't want to be a supporting actor, you only want to be the lead. Where in the industry are good projects coming your way? You've already auditioned for S+ level projects on M platform. Do you still want to continue acting in some unknown web dramas and then just hanging around in various variety shows? If you want to squeeze your way up, you need a representative work, do you understand?"
Zhang Chenxi was tired of hearing it, and she knew that her agent was doing it for her own good, so she reluctantly replied, "I know." Of course, she knew that her current position was awkward. Compared to the young actresses promoted by big companies at the same time, she was just a lucky variety show star who came from a small web drama.
Zhang Chenxi's family only has a little money, and she lacks resources in the entertainment industry. Leading roles in top-tier dramas on major platforms are out of the question; she's not included. She can only rely on her family's investment to film small web dramas and then use her popularity to appear on variety shows. However, she initially entered the industry because she loves acting. She feels that the criticism of her acting skills is largely due to those bad scripts; she feels her acting hasn't been given a chance to shine. Now that she's been chosen by Director Lin and has a good script, she'll definitely let those critics see how good her acting is.
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On the other side, Lin Yang, the male lead who received the offer, was even more excited. "Brother Wang, Director Lin has cast me as the male lead in his next film! Can I turn down all my other work? I want to go to the island as soon as possible to get a feel for the role. The script isn't ready yet, but I need to do some research first. I'm playing a naval officer, right? Should I spend some time in the military? And could you find me some acting coaches to mentor me..."
Lin Yang's agent, Brother Wang, smiled slightly as he watched Lin Yang excitedly packing his luggage. "Filming is about to start. Going to the military base won't be enough time. Director Lin said the script will be sent a few days before filming starts. I checked with Boss Zhang from the crew, and it's always been like this before. Don't worry, I just got the news and canceled everything. I've already found a tutor, and I'll find you a dialogue tutor too."
Lin Yang suddenly sounded a little downcast. "Brother, what if I don't act well? Will I be replaced?"
Brother Wang patted Lin Yang on the shoulder, "Don't be afraid. Boss Zhang said that Director Lin has never changed a role because of an actor's performance, and the actors in his previous dramas were all amateurs. I've never seen a director in the industry who likes to use amateurs so much. Just memorize your lines well. I heard that if you make a mistake, Director Lin might yell at you on the spot. I also heard that if actors work overtime, their wages will be deducted and given to other staff who work overtime. You'd better do your best!"
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