Chapter 22 Actors finalized
"Classmate Tang Yan."
Lin Nan got out of the car and shouted.
Lin Nan felt embarrassed to have a girl waiting for him here in the middle of summer.
"Director Lin, Yawen."
The light green long skirt has a few pink lotus flowers and a belt. It looks very stylish for her height.
Zhu Yawen was surprised when she saw Tang Yan and didn't know what Lin Nan was going to do.
"Director Lin, come with me, Teacher Li should be here right now."
"Teacher Li?" Zhu Yawen asked doubtfully.
"Teacher Li Baotian." Lin Nan explained.
Director Tian Zhuangzhuang was not available, but Lin Nan could finalize the actor first, and the actor he found for the male protagonist Ma Youtie was Li Baotian.
During the half-hour phone call, Lin Nan almost explained the outline of the script. He was indeed not in the capital. He would come back in two days and made an appointment to read the script then.
Li Baotian relaxed his mood and was obviously very satisfied with the script.
This can be said to be a real actor. He was admitted to the directing training class of the School of Drama in 1978 and started teaching at the school in 1981.
"Hello, Teacher Wenli." The two met at a coffee shop outside the school, and one of them was the other person's assistant.
Although he is 18 years older than Lin Nan, he does not look older. His stunning appearance and acting skills in "The Manor" are impressive.
"Just call me sister." Jiang Wenli said with a smile and took the script.
There are not many pure actors, and this one is definitely one of them, and he deserves to be called an experienced actor, not the kind that comes from age.
"Gong Li is very suitable, but you probably can't invite her." Li Baotian muttered to himself, which really shocked Lin Nan.
"Haha, it doesn't have to be like this. You are a commercial film director. A director who has already achieved results is different from those who have no awards or box office. The above is also very realistic in this regard."
I was planning to wait ten minutes before calling, but the call came back in less than five minutes.
He is nearly sixty years old and looks to be in good health. His Qi nourishing skills are not comparable to those of a junior like Lin Nan.
The normal process is to contact the agent for a movie invitation. You can call the agent directly. I don’t know if it’s a good fit.
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Tang Yan sent Lin Nan and Zhu Yawen out of the school, "Thank you for today. I'll treat you to dinner later."
The time is approaching, and the promotion of "House of Flying Daggers" is in full swing. Lao Mouzi is already a real hero. His movie has achieved great box office in North America. With the blessing of this era, he has already reached the altar.
"I originally wanted to invite Teacher Jiang Wenli, but she doesn't seem to be at school."
The script is very light and the story is very heavy.
"Okay, how do you know?"
"Good story, very profound script, I can take it."
Li Yu poured two glasses of water over.
I went back to school humming a little tune. The word "Dragon Fist" was quite passionate. Even during the Spring Festival Gala, there was no interaction at all between the stage and the audience. The people sitting in the audience were not as receptive as the kids on the roadside.
Li Baotian looked at Lin Nan, obviously asking for advice.
Jiang Wenli suddenly answered, leaving Lin Nan a bit unresponsive.
"When do I plan to start the production and how long will it take to end? I need to reserve a schedule."
"Teacher Li Baotian."
Both father and son have low-key personalities, and Lin Nan also respects this kind of person.
Li Baotian sat on the sofa and looked at it very carefully, as if he was thinking and integrating.
"Really?" Li Yu asked excitedly.
No one dares to say anything bad, and theaters are already gearing up to count their money.
It was better to apply sooner rather than later. Lin Nan reported it that afternoon.
"sure."
After leaving the coffee shop, Lin Nan and Jiang Wenli separated.
"Mr. Han, I, Lin Nan, have something to ask you."
Inevitably, he was asked whether he needed investment. Lin Nan put his foot off and said we would talk about it after October.
However, he was still very happy that the protagonist of the movie was done. He needed to settle down in the next period of time. This movie is not a commercial film, so he had to be mentally prepared.
"Oh, you're welcome, you're welcome, my dad is here, I will take you to him."
It took Li Baotian six years to get his son admitted to his alma mater. It was obvious that he was a person who did not use backdoor methods.
"After the filming is completed and edited, it's just in time to register for the film festival, right?"
"Who plays Ma Youtie?"
Lin Nan smiled and nodded.
"When are you going to turn it on?"
What Li Baotian said had a bit of an impact on Lin Nan's outlook. Did he mean that he had underestimated his position above, and that the boss was not as strict and fair as he thought?
"Who are you looking for for the role of Cao Guiying?" Li Baotian asked at this time.
"This is the script, take a look." Lin Nan handed it over with both hands.
Lin Nan felt a little embarrassed.
I didn't meet the main character, but I did meet his son, Li Yu. He passed the Chinese Drama exam three times in six years and was level 00 in the Drama Academy. Although he was six or seven years older than Lin Nan and the others, he was only two grades older.
"Brother Li, this is Director Lin Nan from the Film School. He is here to see Teacher Li."
"We will start filming in November and finish it in one month. I have a movie in October." Lin Nan explained.
Amid the condemnation, Lin Nan invited lunch, but he didn't go. Jiang Wenli called.
This question made Lin Nan feel a little embarrassed, "This script hasn't been submitted yet. I was originally going to ask director Tian Zhuangzhuang for help. You know that for scripts with this kind of realistic theme, it is usually difficult to go through the review process."
"I'll find her phone number for you. Although she's not in the same school, she still has contact information. You can talk to her yourself, but she seems to have an agency, but I think she can make the decision."
Li Baotian said this, but still waited for Lin Nan to open his backpack.
"Chinese Divorce" is still on the air, and this guy's acting skills cannot be said enough.
In 1991, Zhang Yimou's "Ju Dou" was filmed. In 1995, it was still Zhang Yimou's movie. In the same year, there was also the hit "Liu Luo Guo". His acting skills are superb and sophisticated, I can't say enough.
"Xiao Jiang? Well, she should be able to hold it." Li Baotian thought for a moment and nodded.
The people who invested the most in this script were Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli, who had arranged to meet. The investment could not have exceeded 10 million, or even more than 5 million, and it was a rural drama, so it was even more economical.
Many outstanding actors will choose to stay in school to teach after graduation, but if you want to find her in school, you will find that there is really only one name in school.
"Hey, Teacher Wen Li, I'm Lin Nan from the 02-level directing department of the Film Academy. Yes, that's me..."
Li Baotian didn't say anything, but there was a smile on his face.
After a long time, Jiang Wenli closed the script and said, "It's a very good book. Are you using it to win the prize?"
The first call rang for almost a minute and no one answered it. I don’t know why.
There are many great directors, but few are manipulated by their wives. Director Gu is more lucky than unlucky after all, marrying this one.
"You're welcome."
When he saw Lin Nan, the veteran actor was not as serious as he thought, "I heard them talking about your play. It's very creative. Take a seat."
"Have we negotiated?" Zhu Yawen said unexpectedly as she walked into the gate of the film school.
Lin Nan was not surprised. The other party was an excellent actor and the wife of a great director, and her ability to judge scripts was definitely not weak.
The living room was very quiet, with only the sound of turning pages and the sound of Lin Nan drinking water from time to time.
"Haha, that's what Sister Wen Li said."
Li Yu squatted next to his father, staring at the script.
"I take it seriously, Director Lin."
Lin Nan was talking on the phone alone in the dormitory.
If I don't get the prize again, I will really lose it to my grandma's family.
"What Tang Yan told me was the book you mentioned?"
Lin Nan took out his cell phone and called. Jiang Wenli said angrily that it was okay. As for whether something was okay, Lin Nan didn't know.
"I accepted it, can I take this script with me?"
"Fuck." Lin Nan found out that he was being photographed. This was the first time in a long time that a paparazzi photographed him. What was there to photograph about him?
As soon as this idea came up, Lin Nan realized that something was wrong. Don't be photographed just now in the coffee shop.
He just hoped that the paparazzi would stop writing randomly.
In the later stage of "Return to Youth", Lin Nan didn't stare this time. People from China Film and Shanghai Film Group were watching, and Guangguang also went to take a look from time to time. After all, they are all investors.
Jiang Wenli nodded, she had no other questions.
"Teacher Li, I wrote a notebook with all my heart. I want to use it to win a prize. The only one the hero can think of is you."
He is the only actor who has collaborated with Zhang Yimou three times, and that was within six years.
"Thank you, senior brother."
"I never coax people."
Jiang Wenli's car has already gone away.
"Brother Li Yu can try the role of Zhang Yongfu's son."
"Yes."
"Yes, I want to use it to win a prize next year." Jiang Wenli didn't elaborate, and she didn't ask what prize it was.
The result was similar to what Li Baotian said. Han Sanping was more direct and asked Lin Nan to report it directly. As long as his position was not deviated, there would be no big problem. Even if he encountered a problem, he could just solve it.
At this time, Li Yu suddenly said.
Lin Nan said it very sincerely, Li Baotian is definitely suitable for the role of Ma Youtie.
Li Baotian glared at his son for a moment, but quickly recovered. It was time for him to pave the way for Li Yu.
"Brother Li, I have a notebook that I would like to ask Teacher Li to read. I wonder if Teacher Li is here?"
"This role is very important, and we must have someone who can take it." Li Baotian said very solemnly, already standing from the perspective of the entire drama.
Lin Nan was digesting Li Baotian's words, and he felt that he had to go to Han Sanping for consultation.
Zhu Yawen knew in her heart that if Lin Nan could go directly to find an actor of Li Baotian's level, and the other party agreed, the book must be very good.
"House of Flying Daggers" claims to break the record of "Heroes", and everyone in the industry agrees that the former is not inferior to the latter in terms of lineup.
"Can you give me a role?"
Lin Nan still spent two days in the dormitory typing on the keyboard. In the middle, he was forced to play football by several classmates. He was the goalkeeper and was shot through.
Zhu Yawen went to other places to wander around, but he still knew a few people here, and they were no strangers either.
Li Baotian had already put on his glasses, ""Into the Dust"?"
As for the contract, we will make up for it later. Lin Nan could tell that Jiang Wenli liked this script very much. All good actors do not like good scripts.
"Oh, did you bring the script? I usually have to lead classes."
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The same martial arts movie, the same big production, Liu Dehua and Zhang Ziyi are in the limelight...
A stone finally fell from his heart. Looking at the phone call he received from Li Baotian, Lin Nan hesitated.
Lin Nan saw the new promotional poster for "House of Flying Daggers" at school. There were two male protagonists, one on the left and one on the right, with Zhang Ziyi in the middle.
Not mentioning that this is Zhang Yimou's new film, but only mentioning Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, the audience will be more willing to spend money to go to the cinema. This is a real problem.
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Chapter completed!