"Big Special" refers to a featured extra, essentially a large-scale extra. However, compared to the small roles Shang Yechu used to play, which involved going through thick and thin, big specials receive better treatment, higher pay, and more lines. Although they may only have one scene in a series, their pay can reach four to five figures.
The role of a "Special Actor" requires a certain level of appearance and acting skills, making it a coveted position among extras. Shang Yechu's timing for her rebirth was relatively good; at that time, Hengshi Film City didn't have strict requirements for becoming a Special Actor. If a director or production assistant took a liking to someone, they could give it a try. A few years later, artists without connections or background would have had to go through a rather cumbersome certification process to become a Special Actor.
Shang Ye asked Pi Ge: "What kind of character is this exactly?"
Pi Ge, the group leader, was well-informed and already knew that Shang Yechu was involved in "Yun Qing Ji" and had even landed a significant role. He was keen to befriend this promising young actress, so he spilled everything he knew.
[It's a period film, and it doesn't look like a big production. The character is a courtesan. That's all I know.]
"Okay, thank you, Brother Pi," Shang Yechu replied.
This is the minor role Shang Yechu will be playing this afternoon. It's called a minor role, but it's really just an audition. The role hasn't been officially awarded to Shang Yechu yet.
When Shang Yechu arrived at the audition venue, there were more than a dozen people ahead of her. They were all relatively unknown faces. To put it bluntly, they might not even be as famous as Shang Yechu.
Pi Ge has already sent the audition requirements to Shang Yechu. Most extras are not eligible to receive a script; they only receive a vague "character description."
Pi Ge's requirements for Shang Yechu's role were very short, only four lines.
[Oiran: Mianmian
Perform a classical dance;
Her expression was alluring and seductive;
It has a worldly, dusty feel to it.
These four short lines contained all the information Shang Yechu could obtain. Despite the dozen or so people ahead of her in line, each person's audition would last no more than five minutes. In other words, Shang Yechu had to thoroughly understand and interpret these four lines in less than an hour.
The worst part is that for auditions for such minor roles, the production team will absolutely not provide the actors with any props or costumes. In other words, Shang Yechu will have to perform without any props!
103 said mechanically, "I didn't know you could dance."
"..." Shang Yechu looked at her phone while honestly answering, "I never dance."
This is the truth. Shang Yechu has never studied dance and has absolutely no interest in it. Besides, even if she were interested, Ji Ya and Shang Hongxuan might not be willing to spend the money for her.
I did dance in some comedy movies in my past life, but those jumping and spinning moves done for comedic effect were just attention-seeking and couldn't be considered dance.
Since her rebirth, Shang Yechu has been so busy that she hasn't had time to enroll in any dance classes.
Moreover, dance often requires early training. It's not something that can be mastered in just a few days.
103 paused for a moment, then said, "If that's the case, why did you take on this role that's completely unsuitable for you?"
Shang Yechu swiped her phone rapidly. "I'm learning."
"..." 103 wondered if he had misheard. "Study? Now?"
As they spoke, Shang Yechu had already found a classical dance video. The dance was called "Butterfly Lovers," and it was practically ubiquitous on short video websites. Shang Yechu chose the one with the highest number of views.
Almost all classical dance beginners know this dance. But even so, it takes at least a week to learn it properly!
Does Shang Ye Chu intend to learn this dance within an hour and then use it to fool the casting director?
That's just too far-fetched!
Fortunately, although Shang Yechu is insane, she hasn't completely lost her mind.
She skipped through the prelude, middle section, and climax of "Butterfly Lovers" at four times the speed, jumping directly to the end.
Shang Yechu used screen recording software to capture the last 30 seconds of the video and saved it to her phone.
After finishing all this, Shang Yechu smiled politely and said to the interviewees behind her, "I need to go to the restroom. If I'm not out by the time it's my turn, you can go in first."
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