"Xiao Si, call all your men over later. I have a good script here. Bring a group of people over to help out."
By evening, Yang Kai had thoroughly read every detail of the Truman Show script, and the more he read, the more horrified he became.
He felt that Director Li's ideas were too ahead of their time when he wrote this script.
It truly deserves to be called an art film.
Because it reflects reality.
Which working-class person at the bottom of society wouldn't be moved after watching this?
In our real world, the fates of most people are basically predetermined.
Life is a monotonous routine, with everyone playing their own role and acting alongside the main characters (the wealthy).
Therefore, Yang Kai immediately thought of his brothers.
On the other end of the phone, the man referred to as Xiao Si chuckled, "Brother Yang, did you get a good script?"
Yang Kai: "Hurry up and stop talking nonsense. Gather the team immediately. We'll work overtime tonight to start casting and finding filming locations. I need to give Director Li an answer tomorrow."
Xiao Si had never seen Brother Yang take something so seriously before. It seemed he had received a really good script. He immediately nodded and agreed: "Brother, give me half an hour, I'll come to your place right away."
Yang Kai concluded by saying, "By the way, the people you call in must be trustworthy. Everyone should sign a contract."
Xiao Si: "Okay, no problem."
After giving his instructions, Yang Kai continued to look down at Truman's script, becoming increasingly alarmed as he read.
It gives him the feeling that he is also the protagonist, and that all his relatives and friends are just playing along with him.
...
Early the next morning.
Yang Kai received many phone calls.
It was all about the casting and filming locations he asked people to choose last night.
He didn't send out the script; he knew that rule.
He simply stated the character traits, requirements, and standards.
For Yang Kai, finding the filming location in one night was quite unexpected.
After all, it was a small town, and a secluded one at that, so it was really difficult to find.
Yang Kai considered using a green screen instead and then adding it in later.
That would be such a waste of such a great script.
Such an advanced script deserves to be filmed on real locations.
"Okay, thank you for your help."
Yang Kai responded to each of them, then got up and rushed to the company, too lazy to even eat breakfast.
Upon arriving at the company, Yang Kai first sought out Li Gui.
"Mr. Li, I've already arranged the casting and location for the new movie at Sunset. I'll contact Director Li before noon, and the auditions can start around 2 p.m.
Yang Kai explained his thoughts: "Wanxia's side needs to audition actors and people working in the film and television industry, so I need to accompany them on site and also help them find candidates."
Li Gui was still dealing with documents early in the morning and had no time to worry about these things: "Well, you need to put in some effort for the auditions and stuff, so that Wanxia doesn't think that Xingguang is just going through the motions... Hey? What did you say, Director Li? Which Director Li?"
Yang Kai scratched the back of his head: "Teacher Li Zhaoyang, he has now truly devoted himself to the film and television industry, so it is quite reasonable to call him Director Li, right?"
Li Gui touched his nose: "Okay, go ahead."
Yang Kai: "There's something else."
Li Gui: "Hurry up and tell me, I have a lot of things to do."
He's already overwhelmed by the casting problems for his new movie.
Yang Kai: "I want to borrow Fan Cong. I've read the script that Director Li gave me many times. Fan Cong is very suitable to play the male lead in this play. Of course, whether the audition will be successful depends on Director Li's decision."
Li Gui frowned: "Are you out of your mind? The company is about to shoot a new movie. The main actors were not finalized. If we borrow Fan Cong, the second male lead role in our new movie will be vacant. I will have to spend time and effort to find another actor."
Li Gui's biggest annoyance is the casting process.
A successful casting process can significantly boost box office revenue, but a poor casting can easily ruin an entire film because of a single role.
This kind of situation is very common in the film and television industry.
Li Gui realized that she had been particularly irritable these past two days, so she sat down and had a sip of tea to calm herself down: "How about this, I'll call Fan Cong over, and if he's willing to work overtime for the next month, I'll let him stay."
"good."
About half an hour later, actor Fan Cong was summoned to Li Gui's office.
Fan Cong has a very elegant appearance; his face has a sophisticated handsomeness, and from a distance, he looks like a top model.
Coupled with that sharp black suit, he looked more like a model than a male celebrity.
"Fan Cong, that's basically it. Are you willing to act in two dramas at the same time?" Li Gui didn't have the habit of pressuring actors; instead, she gave them a choice.
"Who is Director Li?" Fan Cong needed to find out which famous director he was before considering whether he should take on two projects at the same time.
After all, filming two movies at the same time would be too tight, and the next month or so would be particularly tiring.
He was afraid his body couldn't handle it.
“Uh…” Li Gui was stumped by the question: “A new director.”
Fan Cong: "A new director?"
Fan Cong, who has been an actor for many years, did not answer Mr. Li's question immediately, but instead pondered it.
Mr. Li knew perfectly well that his schedule was very tight, yet he still arranged for him to film under another director, unless that director was someone Mr. Li couldn't even afford to associate with.
but.
Mr. Li made it clear that the other party was a new director, and even so, Mr. Li still wanted to arrange for himself to go there.
There are only two possibilities.
First: This new director has written a fantastic piece of work, and his debut film has a high chance of success.
Second: This new director is a second-generation rich kid, whose family is so powerful that even CEO Li has to look up to them.
Regardless of the possibility, Fan Cong felt that they couldn't miss out, as these were all hidden resources.
Fan Cong's lips curled up slightly. After thinking it over, he thought both possibilities were more likely, so he simply nodded and agreed: "I can film it, but that would fill my schedule for the next month or so, and I might not have time to report to the company for a long time."
“No problem.” Li Gui looked at Yang Kai: “Old Yang, you take Fan Cong over there, I’m getting busy here.”
“OK.” Yang Kai stared at Fan Cong: “Teacher Fan, you’ve made a fantastic choice. Let’s go.”
After watching the two leave, Li Guicai continued to look through the documents on the table. He still needed to think about the male lead for the new movie.
"President Li, President Li, President Li!!"
The assistant rushed in and shouted, "We've found the right person! Popular actor Li Zhangjie! Mr. Li is willing to star in our new movie!!"
Li Gui's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great! The problem of getting the male lead is finally solved... Wait, are there any requirements?"
The assistant's voice lowered again: "50 million in salary, and he needs to add scenes to showcase his acting skills. He's going to be nominated for the Golden Horse Awards at this year's film festival."
Li Gui: "Payment is not a problem... but adding scenes myself is probably difficult. This is not something I can solve. I have to ask the director."
Generally speaking, most people wouldn't object to actors adding scenes.
However, adding scenes to highlight one's acting skills is somewhat off-putting.
This means that in that scene, the other main actors all needed to cooperate with this award-winning actor.
"Mr. Li, should we ask the director about it?"
"No, let's invite Li Zhangjie over directly, and then we'll call the director over and let them talk it out themselves." Li Gui didn't want to be the mediator, as it might leave a bad impression on the director.
"good."
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