Chapter 584 The Fourth Wall: No Change of Generals? Then Why Invite a Second Role?
The crew members silently put down their milk tea cups and strained their ears even more.
Zhuang Sheng turned her head slightly, seemingly wanting to look at Shang Yechu's face, but then held back.
Shang Yechu said in a moderate voice, "Our show is a sitcom. As you all know, there's a segment in sitcoms called 'breaking the fourth wall'."
The director was stunned for a moment, and Jian Xiaojun paused for a moment before her eyes widened suddenly.
Apart from the two who understood Shang Yechu's meaning, the rest of the crew remained clueless, wondering why the producer was suddenly saying all this.
Shang Yechu smiled slightly: "The so-called 'breaking the fourth wall' means speaking to the audience in the play. I think everyone has seen quite a few examples."
In sitcoms, there are often scenes where a character steps out of their role and speaks directly to the audience. For example, a character might complain, "There are just too many commercials this season!" or a character, while making a heartfelt confession to another, might suddenly say, "I've liked you since the third episode of season one!" or they might even directly address the audience: "Hey viewers, what's wrong with him?!"
In a serious drama, such a plot arrangement would certainly be jarring. However, sitcoms are inherently absurd and comical, with a lighthearted and humorous atmosphere. Adding such a scene appropriately not only doesn't break the immersion but can actually bring a smile to the audience's face.
Shang Yechu glanced around and said calmly, "Since Teacher Zhuang Sheng is worried that this drama will damage his image, then we'll have the understudy actor directly replace him as Qiao Shan (the character Zhuang Sheng plays). In the plot, we'll give the understudy Qiao Shan a few lines that break the fourth wall, like—"
Shang Yechu sneered: "'Viewers must be wondering why I suddenly became handsome in this episode? Haha! You'd never guess, it's because that idiot of mine acted like a diva on set and got kicked away by the producer! Thanks to him, viewers can see my brand new handsome face~~~'"
Zhuang Sheng's body suddenly trembled!
Wu Jianing's eyes widened, and she unconsciously touched her arm, only to find that it was covered in goosebumps.
Ye Chu is a madwoman!
Isn't she worried that replacing Zhuang Sheng will affect the performance of "Happiness Street Chronicles"?
No, that's not right. What she said, while absurd, is perfectly feasible in a sitcom. And if that scene were actually filmed and included in the actual show, the resulting public outcry would be devastating.
This is the first time that a domestic drama has explicitly written about the issue of replacing actors and diva-like behavior in a drama. Regardless of the drama's performance, this scene is enough, or rather, it will definitely become a hit on the entire internet in the era of short videos!
Most dramas air quietly and flop quietly. It's already quite an achievement for a drama to have even one viral meme.
Not everyone is interested in watching TV dramas, but everyone is interested in gossip.
By then, it's unclear how well "Happiness Street Side Story" will perform, but Zhuang Sheng will definitely be finished. The entire crew consists of employees of Qingping Entertainment, so getting them to stand up and testify against Zhuang Sheng for being arrogant is easier than breathing for Ye Chu.
"Happy Street Side Story" is just a side project for the movie "Happy Street, Come In!" It doesn't need to be a huge success; it just needs to remind the audience that the movie exists. One catchy meme is enough.
Zhuang Sheng's contract is still held by Qingping Entertainment!
Her contract is also held by Qingping Entertainment.
The moment she realized what had happened, Wu Jianing trembled and felt a chill run down her spine.
She was originally quite dedicated, after all, this was her first job after switching to Qingping Entertainment, and she was very grateful to the company.
It was clear that Zhuang Sheng was becoming increasingly arrogant on set, and no one dared to control her, which made her more unruly. She believed that she and Zhuang Sheng had similar fan bases and status, so why could Zhuang Sheng do it but she couldn't?
It was only at this moment that she realized how foolish her actions had been.
Ye Chu wasn't just making a cameo appearance; she was also a producer. Since the production team's money came from her pocket, the crew members had to live off her money.
Since Ye Chu dislikes unprofessional actors, there shouldn't be any unprofessional actors in this production crew.
Wu Jianing breathed a huge sigh of relief. Luckily, she was flexible and agile, and she slid to her knees immediately, calming Ye Chu's anger. Look at Zhuang Sheng, that pig-headed guy, sticking his neck out like that, how embarrassing!
Wu Jianing wiped the sweat from her brow and gave Jian Xiaojun a grateful glance. She quietly took two steps back and sent a few messages to her assistant.
Let's not get pressured by the fans yet.
Ye Chu is not someone to be trifled with; adding or changing scenes is out of the question.
[To exaggerate the fact that Zhuang acted like a big shot.]
The director swallowed hard: "Zhuang Sheng still has some scattered scenes from the earlier episodes that haven't been filmed..."
“Let the understudies fill in all the gaps,” Shang Yechu said without hesitation. “After the series airs, I will personally sponsor a project to launch a fan fiction competition for ‘Happiness Street Side Story,’ called ‘Spot the Difference.’ The netizen who finds the most understudies will win first prize, second prize… and so on. What do you think?”
The director shuddered. Ye Chu was smiling as she said this, but he suddenly felt terrified, a chill running down his spine.
The scariest thing is that, although Ye Chu's suggestion seemed crazy, upon closer examination, it actually had some merit...
What do you all think of my suggestion?
No one dared to speak, and could only laugh and give vague replies. Suddenly, the room was filled with the sounds of people slurping their milk tea.
Shang Yechu nodded: "Then I'll take it as everyone agreeing. Xiao Zhou, give me the B-role's phone number."
Zhuang Sheng's agent rushed forward: "Sister Ye! Sister Ye! Big Sister—Big Sister! We can talk this over, Zhuang Sheng!"
The agent yelled at the top of his lungs, "Aren't you coming over here to apologize to Sister Ye?!"
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