Global Movie Emperor

A stack of papers was placed on the table. Lu Ze took a look and saw that there were seven or eight scripts. Looking at Liu Ying sitting opposite, moxibustion on his wrist, Lu Ze couldn't help but sigh.

"Uncle, this is..."

"I know you want to shoot this kind of program and you need a lot of scripts. You came to me and opened your mouth after all. If you don't like what I want to shoot, you can't leave empty-handed."

Liu Ying chuckled softly, and the wrinkles on his face rippled. He no longer looked as ferocious as he did when he was young, but instead looked a little naive. He no longer looked at the book on the table, and just lowered his head and focused on the moxa stick, for fear of He burned himself and read again.

"Uncle is not selfish. I am very optimistic about your show. These books are all carefully selected by me. They are all my friends' things. If this show really becomes a success, then I will take advantage of you."

Liu Ying spoke straightforwardly, and Lu Ze could understand what he meant. It was hard to get a main supporting role, especially for a work by a famous director. Without strong personal connections, let alone joining the crew, even the opportunity to audition would be hard to come by. It is difficult to obtain. In addition, the high degree of fit between the actor and the role, or the actor himself has extremely high popularity and traffic, are also important indicators to measure whether the actor can join the group.

But this time is different from the past. After all, it is a variety show spearheaded by the Cultural Affairs Bureau. All companies are also optimistic about the prospects of this variety show. If a few newcomers are really popular, even if they cannot get the business contracts of these newcomers, they will at least You can bring them into the group to attract traffic and get a share of the pie.

This is equivalent to four sets of guarantees, arranging a path for the sixteen newcomers who stand out from the national auditions. This is a personal connection. At the same time, the broadcast of the variety show will bring a certain amount of popularity and attention to the newcomers. Finally, The important point is that the four teachers choose the script first and then the people. This can ensure the fit between the actors and the characters. In this way, all the above three points can be achieved.

No one wants actors who are well-connected, capable, and popular. Everyone is in the industry, so the rumors will naturally be heard. Coupled with the hints from the company leaders, the directors who are approached will naturally take the initiative to cooperate. , Otherwise, do you really think that Song Guiyuan has so much energy that he could write all four scripts in just one drink? It’s nothing more than profit for everyone.

Lu Ze was in the same situation. Liu Ying had prepared so many scripts. Most of them were sent over by other directors and screenwriters who had a good relationship with Liu Ying after hearing the news. These people's business sense is not low, just like It was like a shark that saw blood, and would rush over at the slightest sign of trouble.

Seeing Liu Ying doing moxibustion all the time, Lu Ze smiled. He was probably embarrassed to raise his head and could only find other things to cover up. After all, on the surface it seemed like a mutually beneficial thing, but in fact he Admitting two-sided love, although it is a rush to get on the shelves, it will indeed be a bit embarrassing.

Lu Ze didn't care. Regardless of whose favor Liu won, it had nothing to do with him. On the contrary, these notebooks were all put together, which saved him from running around and being tired. It was a good thing in any case. .

Furthermore, Liu Ying made it clear that he wanted to take advantage of Lu Ze. This shows that Liu Ying had no intention of hiding this matter and making Lu Ze owe him a favor. Well, of course Lu Ze wouldn't care about such a trivial matter. Even if he made up some nice things, Lu Ze and Lu Ze had been friends with him for so many years. Even if he felt like a mirror, wouldn't he still have to recognize it? After all, these scripts are clearly on the table.

"What about Teacher Mao?"

Glancing at Mao Xiaotao, who was sitting next to him quietly drinking tea, Lu Ze felt a little hopeful. He had a great affection for Mao Xiaotao, which came from his works. If another one of Mao Xiaotao's works was to be adapted, Lu Ze would happen to meet him. If so, that would be a good thing.

"You don't know? The screenwriter of my next play is Jianjun, and the script is in the pile."

Liu Ying interrupted and pointed to a stack of scripts on the table. His words were understated, but Lu Ze was happy. He looked at Mao Xiaotao and saw that he still had the same mouse face, but smiled gently and nodded to Lu Ze. .

"It seems that my first script has been completed without reading it. Okay, uncle, Teacher Mao, it's time for dinner, why don't we go downstairs and have some food together?"

"No, I have something to do later. I have booked a ticket for Guangzhou at around eight o'clock in the evening to go to Guangzhou for filming. Jianjun and I will leave soon. I owe you this meal until the next time the students you bring come. Audition, let’s have some more drinks, take the script with us, and we’re leaving.”

Regarding work, Liu Ying was still so resolute. Although Lu Ze only filmed one movie under him, Lu Ze had already figured out his character, so he didn't stay any longer, put the script in his bag, and talked with them We got off the elevator together, exchanged contact information with Mao Xiaotao, and watched them drive away.

"Teacher Lu, where are we going?"

The script in his hand was heavy, and Lu Ze couldn't help but hold it tighter. Filmmakers are always eager for good scripts. Thinking that there were so many scripts waiting for him to read, he couldn't wait to get in the car and give it to the driver. Pointed out the direction.

"Go back to the hotel."

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After a few days, Lu Ze read through all seven scripts in total, kept four and returned three. After going to sign a confidentiality agreement with the director who left the script, Lu Ze returned to the imperial capital.

Four scripts, in addition to the movie "Benevolence Dies for Money" directed by Liu Ying and written by Mao Xiaotao, there are also the campus movie "Spring Day" directed by Zhao Chengwu, the emotional TV series "Everything is a Little Problem" directed by Zhang Ling, directed by Peng Jiuwen The drama film "Backcountry".

Among them, the one that Lu Ze values ​​the most is "Benevolence Dies for Wealth", which tells the story of Huang Ren, a poor farmer living in a village in the city, who suddenly picked up millions of cash hidden by a killer and spent it like water, and was chased by the killer. , it vividly portrays the simplicity of Huang Ren, a common man, and his insatiable greed after getting a windfall. The story is also very witty and interesting, full of black humor, and the role that Lu Ze got is of a different cultural level in the play. High killer.

The second one was "Poor Country", a story adapted from the director's personal experience. Lu Ze was shocked when he first got the script. He didn't expect that among the few scripts that others randomly threw at him, There is also a script that can stand on the same level as Mao Xiaotao's new work.

This was extremely rare, and Lu Ze couldn't help but lament his own luck, or the luck of future students. As long as these two scripts were not bad, and the directors were of adequate quality, it would definitely not be a problem to be nominated for awards.

"Poor Village" comes from the personal experience of director Peng Jiuwen, with only a few adaptations. It tells the story of a series of absurd things that happened in a poor village on the loess high slopes of the northwest region in the last century because the Yellow River burst its banks and the food harvest failed. , the text is full of thoughts about just having enough food and not daring to think about other things. Among them, the most memorable thing for Lu Ze is the character he asked for, a person who was so hungry that he used loess for bread, and finally became It looks so much like a young man who couldn't help but eat loess and choked himself to death.

As for the remaining two films, the campus movie and the family drama, the scripts are also above the standard. As long as they are filmed well, box office won't be a problem.

Lu Ze returned to the imperial capital with these four scripts. After reshooting a piece of material at the airport, he got into the vehicle provided by the sponsor and headed towards the Chinese Opera Academy with full anger towards Song Guiyuan. Four Hundred and Sixty Six children selected from all over the country were waiting there, anxiously awaiting their fate.

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