Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Battle for the Leading Role (Three Watches)
When Lee Young-ho took Lim Yoon-a, who was still a little lost, he left KBS and returned to the company. Lee Sung-hyun and Kim Myung-wook, who returned to Goo Sung-pyo's office, also began to discuss the starring actors.
'How's it going, sage?' Are you satisfied with the actors who participated in the interview this time? β
Listening to Gu Chengbiao's inquiry, Li Shengxian nodded and said, "Yes, judging from the results of today's interview, there are many actors with good acting skills. It's just that in this way, I am afraid that it will take some effort to choose who will play the role. β
'Oh, listen to you, is it a problem to have too many good actors?' β
Gu Chengbiao, who said this with a smile, also has great expectations for this year's main Japanese drama. At present, Lee Sung-hyun's super popularity, incidentally, even this drama has become the focus of public attention.
In order to maximize the influence and take care of the requirements of various performing arts agencies, Gu Chengbiao did select many outstanding young actors to join the audition. In doing so, I also hope that Lee Sung-hyun can pick the most suitable actor to play.
It's not troubled, it's true that some embarrassment is true! At present, the interviews for female 1 and female 2, male 1 and male 2 have ended. For each role, there are two or three alternatives, and it's a bit difficult to decide on it now! β
When he said this, the actual candidate Li Shengxian already had a draft in his heart. The four main and supporting roles he created according to the plot actually participated in the two-day audition. Now all that's left is to make it down!
There are so many candidates, which proves that these actors want to star in the script you wrote! This is the trouble of happiness, and you should be happy. Now that the interviews for the four leading actors have ended. Then try your best to make sure of it!
Recently, the audience has paid great attention to the main actors of this show. Get the news out there sooner. I believe the audience will look forward to it more! Sage, first of all, give me your opinion! β
According to the previously signed contract, Lee Sung-hyun has the final say in these four important roles. This sounds a bit incredible, but it is a condition that TV stations and some well-known screenwriters will sign nowadays.
The reason is actually very simple, the characters are created by the screenwriter. They know better than the director what actor is suitable for the role. Of course. It is not denied that some screenwriters will show favoritism and pave the way for the actors they admire.
For Gu Chengbiao's words, Li Shengxian did not hesitate. I had the experience of being a screenwriter once. He also knows some of the hidden rules of the circle. What's more, this is also the reason why he made this request at that time.
Then let's start with the role of the male number two Kim Tae-young! There are currently two actors selected, but I am personally optimistic about Lee Bimo, who won the KBS Best Supporting Actor last year.
Although he interviewed for the male lead, I personally think he is more suitable to play the male lead. At the time of the interview. I also gave him one more chance to interview with him. In fact. Playing the second male lead, his performance is more natural. β
Listening to Li Shengxian's words, Gu Chengbiao naturally knew Li Bimo's situation. These actors who have won awards at KBS are undoubtedly actors who have established a good relationship with KBS. I don't have any opinion on him playing the second male lead, Gu Chengbiao!
And Kim PD also smiled and said: "Indeed, in terms of image alone, if Li Bimo plays Kang Haoshi, he will be the chaebol II in the novel written by Lee." The image is somewhat inconsistent. But the male number two, he should be competent! β
With the unanimous opinion of the two. Gu Chengbiao quickly said: "Okay, the second male lead will be played by Li Bimo." He doesn't have a personal opinion, does he? β
I don't think he would have any opinions, would he? At that time, when I asked him to interview for the second male lead, although Li Bimo was a little surprised, he still expressed good professionalism. In fact, the roles of the first male and the second male are not much different. β
Lee Sung-hyun, who gave a very calm answer, is more confident in this kind of thing than when he was a screenwriter for the first time. If Li Bimo is unwilling to play the second male lead, then there are alternative actors, and he doesn't have to be chosen.
With the other three main actors confirmed, the remaining candidate is the female number one 'Zhang Shibi'. Regarding this role with the heaviest role, Kim PD also did not express too many opinions.
And Gu Chengbiao looked at the three people who were selected, and said with some surprise: "This Lin Yun'er should be the new female idol of S.M Company, right?" Can her acting skills work? β
Regarding this question, Jin PD took the initiative to say: "Very good! Judging from her performance during the interview, I was a little surprised. The love xΓΉ and acting skills are handled very well. It's a good actor newcomer! β
When Gu Chengbiao looked at Li Shengxian, the latter nodded calmly: "If I were to choose one of these three candidates to play 'Zhang Shibi', I personally admired Lin Yun'er."
Although among the three, her acting skills and experience are relatively lacking, and her reputation is not as good as the first two. But I'm very optimistic about her spirituality in performance. In terms of her true colors and the overlap of the character, her smile is very bright, which is in line with my setting for the character. β
For Lee Sung-hyun's answer, Kim PD breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, feeling that he had finally guessed correctly, and Lee Sung-hyun really chose Lin Yun'er. If he gives a negative opinion, it will be difficult for the two of them to think of an argument!
"Sage, you also said before that the female number one is the biggest highlight of this show. If you choose Lin Yuna to star, will it be too risky? And the first male and the second female don't seem to be very famous! Will such a choice ......? β
Although he didn't say what he said later, Li Shengxian also understood what Gu Chengbiao meant. According to the conventions of filming TV dramas and the principle of selecting actors by the crew, some popular actors will be selected under normal circumstances to enhance the popularity and attention of TV dramas.
Now there are four leading actors in the play, only Li Bimo is slightly more famous. Whether it is Park Jae-jeong who plays 'Kang Ho-se' or Kong Hyun-joo who plays 'Kim so-bin', his fame is actually not high.
Both of them were models and later got involved in showbiz. The selection of these two people is more due to their image dominating the selected actors. But compared with Gu Hye-sun and Park Shin-hye, Lin Yuna does not have too many advantages in her image!
'Minister Gu, I know you're worried. But this is a daily drama, not a water and wood drama. Even the audience will feel that the leading actors in the play are not famous. But what the audience wants to see is whether the actor can successfully perform the role in the play.
Newcomers have the advantage of newcomers, that is, when the audience watches the TV series, there is no zΓ i to compare the roles they play with the previous ones. This will also allow the audience to pay more attention to the actors' performances in this play.
Whether it is Goo Hye-sun or Park Shin Hye, they have played some famous roles. The age of the former does not match the age of Zhang Shibi in my novel, which will make some fans feel that the image is biased.
As for Park Shin Hye's words, her acting skills are really good. But since her debut, most of the roles she has played have been preoccupied. It is also a little inconsistent with the optimistic and bright character that Zhang Shibi has in the book.
In contrast, although Lin Yuna has not successfully played any roles in the entertainment industry, her spirituality in acting is still very good. I also have a good relationship with her privately, and I know that she is a very hard girl.
In my opinion, she can better understand the role of Zhang Shibi. And the reason why I chose her is a little bit personal. But more, it is her hearty smile, which is very close to the role of Zhang Shibi! β
Listening to Li Shengxian's calm analysis, Gu Chengbiao thought about it and felt that there was some truth. And he can hear this role from Lee Sung-hyun's explanation, Lee Sung-hyun is afraid that it will be played by Lin Yuna.
At this moment, Jin PD said with a smile: "Minister Gu, screenwriter Li still has some uniqueness in selecting actors. Although the four main actors, three of them are not professional actors, which is indeed somewhat unexpected.
Even if you are surprised, then I am sure the public will be even more surprised. I think screenwriter Li has a good saying, rookie actors also have the benefits of rookie actors. At the very least, it will be easier to manage.
In addition, we can also set aside more money for post-processing in terms of shooting budget. If we can rely on these newcomer actors to successfully shoot this Japanese drama, it must cause a greater response, right? β
Even Kim Myung-wook openly recognized Lee Sung-hyun's recommendation, although Gu Chengbiao was still a little worried. I have been in contact with Li Shengxian a few times, and I understand Li Shengxian's character very well. If you forcibly veto his opinion, I am afraid that it will make both sides unhappy!
thought that Kim Yingmin contacted him at that time, hoping to recommend Lin Yuna to come for an interview. In order to make S.M Company owe KBS a favor, Gu Chengbiao agreed to let Lim Yoona participate in the interview.
As a result, a completely unexpected rookie actor managed to get the most important role, which was indeed beyond his expectations. And when this news is announced, I am afraid that the audience who pays attention to the start of the TV series will also be surprised!
With Lee Sung-hyun's strong recommendation, Kim Myung-wook doesn't seem to object, and Goo Sung-sung doesn't have too much opposition as a minister. Now Gu Chengbiao can only hope that Lin Yun'er, who is still in the middle of adulthood, can successfully perform this role.
Otherwise, the much-anticipated daily drama, word-of-mouth and ratings finally fell on a heroine. Then he is afraid that he will regret it even more, why did he promise Kim Young-min to let Lin Yuna participate in this interview in the first place!
Perhaps seeing Gu Chengbiao's worries, Li Shengxian said directly: "Minister Gu, I think you chose to sign a contract with me at the beginning, and you also recognized my ability to write and select actors."
As far as the attention this drama has attracted so far, I believe that after the broadcast of this drama, the ratings will remain at 20%, and there should be no problems. If you can't reach this level, I won't charge you any of the rest of the script fee! β
Leaving such a sentence behind, it made Gu Chengbiao a little embarrassed. After all, Lee Sung-hyun was right, when he signed the contract, he promised Lee Sung-hyun that he had the right to make decisions on the main actors.
Now there are so many doubts about Li Shengxian's recommendation, it does have a bit of a taste of talking that doesn't count! (To be continued......)