While Xiao Hao accompanied him to the gym, he told him about the fun of skiing, which made Wei Changfeng very interested.
Because this sport carries certain risks, the company doesn't recommend its artists engage in it. In the eyes of the management company, all sports should be judged by their ability to better shape the body.
After working out and resting for a while, in the evening, the group went out of the hotel to stroll and shop at several nearby attractions.
During that time, I also visited Galeries Lafayette’s largest flagship store in Paris, but I left after only ten minutes inside.
Because there were many Chinese tourists inside, before they had even explored much, Wei Changfeng had already been recognized and people started asking for autographs and photos.
After trying to satisfy the requests of a few compatriots who claimed to be fans, Zhao Hui quickly took Wei Changfeng away before being surrounded by a larger crowd, leaving Xiao Hao to accompany Xiao Min, who loves shopping, for a leisurely stroll.
Zhao Hui and Wei Changfeng walked along the Seine at dusk. The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the water orange, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of classic French oil paintings.
The wind in Parisian winters isn't particularly biting, and as the two walked and talked, the topic of transformation came up.
The company has been letting Wei Changfeng reap the benefits of historical dramas for two or three years. Now that historical dramas are becoming too common and audiences are gradually getting tired of them, the company has been thinking about his next project for a long time but has not yet been able to decide.
If a character's acting style changes abruptly, whether fans can accept it is one question; whether the transformation is successful is more important.
Some actors are better suited to period dramas, while others are better suited to modern dramas.
Some actors look quite dashing in modern clothes, but after filming a period drama, they are criticized mercilessly, with viewers saying that the actors are so ugly that they are "unbearable to look at" and "unbearable to watch".
If it's a situation like this, then it's better not to accept the role, better not to act, and better to have a cameo role than to play the lead.
Fortunately, Wei Changfeng's image has no major flaws; he looks good in both period and modern costumes.
However, his weakness is that his image is a bit too "delicate". If he plays a "leading man" with a sense of history in a serious drama, his image would lack persuasiveness.
In the past year or two, many actors who used to act in idol dramas have started to act in serious dramas, especially the big dramas that can be broadcast on CCTV.
This is because it greatly helps increase an actor's popularity, expand their fan base, and build a positive public image. Therefore, the company is considering casting him in such a major drama.
However, Wei Changfeng's current image is too idolized and somewhat out of touch with reality. He doesn't fit the role of characters like Sun Shao-ping, the protagonist of "Ordinary World".
However, if the image is made too "down-to-earth", the fans who are used to the idol style will make a fuss and say things like, "Why did you make our brother look so ugly? Does the stylist even have any aesthetic sense?"
Furthermore, compared to television dramas, starring in movies would be the best choice, especially movies by famous directors and big productions, which is every actor's dream.
Wei Changfeng certainly wants to act in movies, especially good movies, but unlike many people in the industry, he doesn't have that deeply ingrained concept of a hierarchy of discrimination.
Movies are far superior to TV series; movies are true works of art, while most TV series are garbage. And movie actors are far superior to TV actors.
This concept is almost "common knowledge" in the industry, so actors generally won't choose to act in TV series if there are movies available.
Of course, unless the pay is ridiculously high and the role is in a well-known IP work.
Wei Changfeng's company has received three proposals, all of which are expected to be filmed this year.
The first is a new film by renowned Hong Kong director Tsui Hark.
Given Director Xu's reputation and past achievements, the investors have no reason to worry about this aspect. It will be a big-budget film, expected to make a splash during next year's Spring Festival season.
The second is a science fiction work by a rising domestic director.
In the past two years, science fiction movies and TV series have been extremely popular. Countless people want to act in Liu Xinci's works, which have attracted much attention and are likely to remain highly popular and generate a lot of discussion.
So even though it's a TV series, it's a very safe bet.
Another one is a contemporary workplace drama. It's said that the scripts are quite solid, unlike the workplace dramas that are often seen on TV nowadays, which seem fake at first glance.
The screenwriter of this drama is an elite professional who has worked in the workplace for 20 years, holding middle and senior management positions in both foreign and state-owned enterprises. He has also successfully transitioned to screenwriting.
Therefore, it seems that some truly exceptionally capable people can achieve good results in any field.
Zhao Hui told Wei Changfeng the basic situation, saying that the company preferred the first one, since the opportunity to star in a big-budget film directed by a famous director was extremely rare.
However, Director Xu wanted to publicly select the lead actors for this drama from among young actors with relatively mature acting skills, so Wei Changfeng was just one of the actors contacted by Director Xu's assistant.
The other two dramas are almost guaranteed, especially the last one, a workplace drama. The director and screenwriter value Wei Changfeng highly and have a strong desire to collaborate.
Zhao Hui asked Wei Changfeng for his opinion. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Let's look at the script first. Did you give us the script?"
"Director Xu has come up with the general framework of the story, but the script is still being worked on."
As you know, Director Xu often makes changes while filming, adding pages and pages until the actors are overwhelmed. How could he possibly give us the script so quickly? Besides, they haven't even met you yet.
Wei Changfeng laughed, realizing he had become a bit "arrogant": when he first graduated, he printed out a lot of resumes and sent them to various film crews, but he rarely even got an interview. Back then, how could he possibly choose a script?
Zhao Hui continued, "The script for the science fiction series has three episodes and has been given to me. However, the original novel has been available online for a long time, and the production company said that the changes are not significant. If we want to know the full plot, we can read the book ourselves first."
The script for the third workplace drama is all written and they sent it to me. The screenwriter and director both said they felt I was the only one suitable for the role; they really put in a lot of effort.
Wei Changfeng was somewhat moved. In the fiercely competitive entertainment industry, where people fawn over the powerful and trample on the weak, to have earned the qualification that screenwriters and directors all say "you are the only one who can do it" requires an experience that outsiders can hardly imagine.
The evening breeze from the Seine ruffled his hair and clothes. Wei Changfeng looked into Zhao Hui's eyes and said, word by word, "Brother, don't worry. No matter which role I play, I will put my heart into it and won't let the people who chose me down."
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