After getting off the plane and opening his mobile phone, Chen Fei saw a dense string of phone numbers and text messages.

Without exception, they all asked him about casting.

There are six main characters in The Thief Family.

"Male protagonist", "female protagonist", "sister-in-law", "grandmother", "son", "daughter".

These characters are of different ages and styles, and each character has its own image and characteristics, and they are all the kind of types that are impressive at first glance.

Since it was an open casting, after thinking about it, Chen Fei simply decided to announce the requirements of these six roles.

There is an email number on the website, and as long as you are an actor of the right age, you can send your resume to the mailbox for selection.

Of course, this is a channel for those who are not well-known young actors to participate in casting.

Most well-known brokerage companies called Chen Fei as soon as possible and asked him if he could let his own actors skip the preliminary audition and directly participate in the final audition, or even the role of the insider.

But without exception, all of them were rejected by Chen Fei.

"Mr. Lu, let's vote for the mailbox, my film has very high requirements for the acting skills of the actors..."

…

As the requests of several leading brokerage companies were all refused, everyone was not complaining, but they were all excited!

The acting skills of the actors are demanding, which means that the quality of the film will be very high.

Combined with the news revealed on the Internet...

A bold idea suddenly lingered in the minds of many actors and agency owners.

Is Chen Fei's movie going to the awards?

Golden bear? The Palme d'Or? Golden Lion? Or the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film?

Although they can't guess which award they want to impact exactly, no matter which one it is, it is a broad road to "fame" for actors!

It is no exaggeration to say that Chen Fei and Li Ji are almost in the same class today.

The box office data is enough, he only needs to win a few more awards next, a proper international top first-line Chinese director!

For a while, all the actors who met the requirements could no longer hold back their excitement, and one resume after another floated to Chen Fei's mailbox like snowflakes.

Unlike those brokerage companies, the first thing that comes to mind for film and television companies such as China Film, Wanda, and Guangguang is investment.

Han Sanping took the initiative to call, and the first thing she said was, "How much?" ”

Chen Fei said bluntly: "It's not much, even if you add the actor's salary, the total is 10 million yuan, and I am ready to vote for it myself." ”

On the other end of the phone, Han Sanping's face was slightly stunned.

He suddenly thought of last year's "No Man's Land".

The total investment was less than 5 million, but it won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, and finally sold nearly $50 million of the copyright.

And now that Chen Fei has come again, he is obviously ready to win the prize.

Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly became eager.

is about to start the change, and his current box office results are not lacking, but if he can be blessed with another award......

"How about a split with me? I only want a share of the box office, and the copyright is all yours to enjoy. ”

"But Mr. Ren's side..."

Chen Fei turned his head and glanced at Ren Zhong.

The movie was filmed with the cooperation of Shangying, but now it is suddenly assigned to China Film Yicheng, if he agrees directly, this matter will not be very authentic.

"You give Ren Zhonglun the phone, and I'll talk to him."

"Okay." Chen Fei shrugged his shoulders and handed the phone to Ren Zhonglun.

"Mr. Han? Your hand is long enough, don't you Zhongying support Lu Chuan? Why did you come with a face again......"

Ren Zhonglun took the phone, and the first sentence of his mouth was directly open to his face.

Chen Fei was quietly listening to the two first-in-command and second-in-command playing on the side, but as he listened, he didn't know what was said on the other side, Ren Zhonglun's expression suddenly became serious.

After a while, he returned the phone to Chen Fei.

"Mr. Han is going to be ready to take the position, and now he needs strong support, so let's divide him into one, and Shangying will be responsible for the publicity."

"Oh?" Chen Fei's eyes lit up and asked, "Is it time for the change?" ”

Han Sanping's ascension to the throne can be said to have a lot of benefits for Chen Fei, and the import authority of foreign films in the future will not be as complicated as it is now.

After all, the person at the helm now has a strange temper, and he doesn't treat himself very well.

Chen Fei had met him a few times, and each time he had a straight face, as if he owed him money.

And this time to participate in the "Nanjing! Nanking! It was also the one who overcame the public opinion and personally came forward to make the decision.

Obviously, he is on the side of Professor Guan and the Lu family.

"Well, it's almost there."

Ren Zhonglun responded, looking slightly excited.

After China Film is now at the helm, when Han Sanping succeeds in taking the position, it will be much easier to cooperate with imported films in the future.

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After determining the details of the investment and publicity, Chen Fei politely rejected the idea that other companies wanted to participate in the investment.

"Hey? Determined so quickly? Wang Changtian was speechless.

"Originally, there was only a cost of less than 10 million, but Mr. Han specially called to ask for a percent, and Shangying was responsible for publicity, and it was all carved up in three or two sentences."

"Yo? Han Sanping's Pixiu only took one percent? Oh! By the way, I almost forgot that he really had to start working hard to save up for performance during this time. ”

After suddenly responding, Wang Changtian still didn't give up, and asked again: "The main roles in the movie need to be auditioned, and the supporting roles don't need to be auditioned, right?" How many do you want me? ”

"Hey? Your idea is really novel enough. ”

Chen Fei couldn't laugh or cry, but after thinking about it, he still said: "Give me a list of actors, I'll choose a few myself." ”

"Haha, Director Chen is bright!"

Wang Changtian hung up the phone happily.

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There are more and more resumes in the mailbox, and many brokerage companies such as Guangguang, Orange Sky, Huayi, New Picture, and Mango Tianyu have all arranged for their artists to compete for starring opportunities.

Wang Jinghua and Zhang Weiping even took the initiative to call, saying that they would accompany the actors to come to audition in person, and the main one was full of sincerity.

Chen Fei did not refuse, he needed actors with good enough acting skills, these people do have a lot of old drama bones in their hands.

Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin took the initiative to call.

But before they could speak, Chen Fei was already blunt, "There is no role suitable for you here, wait for the next one." ”

When they heard this, they had no choice but to give up.

…

In addition to the recent casting turmoil in "Lust and Caution" and "Thief Family", another thing has happened in the circle.

"The City Full of Golden Armor" is finished!

Zhang Weiping, who had a quarrel with Wang Jing some time ago, jumped out again and spoke arrogantly to the media at the finale banquet!

"Yimou's films have never lacked box office and awards, Bian Bian has just finished filming, and the European and American copyrights have been sold, which is higher than the first two films, and the distribution is also a guaranteed account sharing model.

Let me tell you another piece of news, Sony not only promised to help "Full of Golden Armor" operate the best foreign language film, but also operate to compete for the Oscar single award. ”

There was nothing wrong with these two sentences.

But at the end of the banquet, Zhang Wei assessed that he was too drunk, and criticized many people one after another in front of the media.

""Night Banquet" has never been the target of our comparison, Feng Xiaogang and Yimou are not at the same level at all, let alone Chen Kaige, he does not have the competitiveness of commercial films at all.

As for Hong Kong and Taiwan, the same generation and even the previous generation are almost all petty fights, and they don't have the ability to shoot big productions at all.

At present, only Li Press, Chen Feineng and Yimou compete, and the others are just small roles, if you want to win awards or not, if you want to box office, you want me to retire early......"

The news spread to the Internet the next day, and Ren Zhonglun deliberately pulled Chen Fei to watch it together.

While looking at the interview news, the two of them also calculated, how many people did this Wei comment satirize?

Starting from Tian Xiangzhuang, to Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, Wu Yu, Ye Weizin, Gu Changwei, Wang Jing, Wang Xiaoshuai, etc., this guy has almost pulled out the directors of the entire Chinese-speaking circle and scolded them again!

The only lucky ones are Li Press and Chen Fei.

Even Ning Hao was ridiculed by him as a filming machine, only shooting according to the script, without a little style of his own.

Chen Fei looked straight at it, "This person's mouth doesn't have a door, he did it like this, and the directors in the circle were almost offended by him!" ”

"Tsk, people have Zhang Yimou, what are you afraid of?" Ren Zhonglun's tone was very envious.

"It's the same, he holds a pair of king bombs in his hand, and he won't be afraid of anyone who comes."

Since Zhang Yimou was elected as the chief director of the opening ceremony of the 08 Olympic Games, this person's temper has been rising, and he is simply crazy.

However, judging from the current time, he probably won't be crazy for long.

Lao Mouzi finally met the true face of this partner!

…

After waiting for three days, there was finally no new resume message coming in the mailbox.

Sitting in the office with a computer, Chen Fei carefully sifted through the 30 resumes for an afternoon, and finally selected 30 candidate resumes.

In addition, there are some actors who are more famous in the circle who have won the opportunity to audition for various reasons.

In the human society, some people will always look for various relationships in order to prevent their resumes from being brushed down, just to get an opportunity to chat face-to-face.

Chen Fei did not strongly refuse, after all, whether it is an interview mirror or a resume, if it is not suitable, it is not suitable, and it is useless to put so much effort into it.

Women's minds are more complicated, and the competition is extremely fierce, and most of the people who do this are those first-line actresses.

Before the audition officially began, the "battle" had already begun.

Huayi's Wang Zhonglei called him several times and wanted to invite him to dinner, but he politely refused.

In the end, it was really annoying, Chen Fei could only solemnly reply: "Mr. Wang, don't be so polite, what I want is an actor, the kind of pure actor with acting skills."

The role is not something that can be set with a meal, if it is suitable, it doesn't matter if all the actors who use Huayi, if it is not suitable, it is useless how much to eat. ”

It was a bit more serious, and I didn't call again.

On the afternoon of the same day, Li Bingbin took the initiative to call and fought for an audition opportunity.

On the contrary, Zhou Xun, who joined Huayi not long ago, got the opportunity to audition by submitting his resume.

Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Jing Tian, Zhao Liying and other post-85 flowers all showed their thoughts about the role of "little sister-in-law".

But without exception, all of them were killed by Chen Fei.

In terms of acting skills, these people are still too young, and the profession of this "sister-in-law" character is "custom shop girl", they can't play the feeling that Chen Fei wants.

"Aren't you busy releasing an album? What's the fun? ”

Looking at Liu Yifei's resume in the mailbox, Chen Fei rolled his eyes unconsciously.

"There is no conflict between releasing an album and filming."

Liu Yifei pouted, looking at the reply from the mailbox, feeling a little unhappy.

She didn't expect that she would be brushed down by Chen Fei.

"If you're free, after the album is promoted, remember to come back and prepare for the release of Source Code."

Chen Fei didn't talk to her much, and after admonishing her, he hung up the phone directly.

…

July 6th is the official audition time, and on this day, the actors who received the audition news have arrived at Shanghai Film Group.

Ren Zhonglun specially arranged a conference room for Chen Fei to audition.

Although the audition didn't officially start until 10 a.m., it was just 8:40 a.m., and people were already entering the company one after another.

By the time Chen Fei arrived at the conference room, the atmosphere was already very strange.

The actor is okay here, everyone is quite kind.

But although the actress shouted "sister, sister", she always felt a tense atmosphere, as if she was about to tear it apart in the next second.

"Get ready."

Chen Fei ignored them, shouted at everyone, and walked into the conference room by himself.

Ren Zhonglun rushed over after hearing the movement, and also wanted to join in the fun.

As the two sat down behind their desks, the actress who auditioned for the first time walked in.

"Hello Director Chen, I'm Shu Qi, we met at the Academy Awards, and I'm honored to get the opportunity to audition."

"Well, hello."

Chen Fei nodded, didn't say anything, and said bluntly: "I only have one request, I need you to express a sense of sadness that is emotionally broken, sad, and unwilling to accept reality." ”

"Okay."

Shu Qi can be regarded as an old drama bone, nodded and began to brew emotions.

An excerpt of the line about the heroine's emotional breakdown had already appeared in the hands of every actor who auditioned for the heroine in advance, so she knew what Chen Fei wanted.

Crying is a necessary skill for every actor, but everyone cries in different ways, and the micro-expressions and demeanors expressed in crying are also different.

It didn't take a few seconds for Shu Qi's eyes to burst into tears, and a hot tear trickled down from the corner of her eye and slid down her cheek...

"Alright."

Chen Fei shook his head slightly, interrupted her directly, and said bluntly, "I'm sorry, this is not the feeling I want, next time if there is a suitable role, I will inform you in advance." ”

Hearing this, Shu Qi's face was slightly stunned.

She didn't expect the audition to end so quickly.

"Okay, thank you Director Chen."

Standing up from her seat, she bowed slightly, turned and left the room.

Outside the door, seeing Shu Qi walking out within three minutes of entering, some actresses who were still waiting looked slightly stunned.

How can it be so fast?

They were surprised when they heard the staff start shouting.

"Teacher Yan Danchen, it's your turn."

"Oh, good!"

In the corner, Yan Danchen, who was deliberately wearing a housekeeper's clothes, got up hurriedly and walked into the conference room.

It's a pity that she came out faster than Shu Qi.

Seeing this scene, a group of actresses were even more surprised!

In the crowd, Zeng Li couldn't suppress her curiosity after all, and asked softly, "Danchen, what did Director Chen try?" Why are you all so fast? ”

Yan Danchen didn't hide it, pouted, and said softly: "He just made me cry, and then I couldn't meet his requirements." ”

Cry???

Hearing this, a group of actresses glanced at each other, and the curiosity in their eyes was even greater.

Only Zhou Xun, who was sitting silently in the corner, flashed a trace of clarity in his eyes, and put down the script in his hand as if he had come to an enlightenment, and his face was dyed with a touch of confidence.

…

Li Bingbin, who was wearing a long skirt, walked in, she has rarely had masterpieces in recent years, so she attaches great importance to this audition.

And there are a lot of competitors out there, and she has a high spirit, and she doesn't want to lose to others.

It's just that her crying scene still failed to satisfy Chen Fei.

"It's a pity." With a sigh, she got up from her seat, a hint of hope flashed in her eyes, "Next time, if there is a suitable role, I hope Director Chen can give me a chance." ”

"Yes, definitely."

Chen Fei got up and watched her leave.

Soon, Fan Bingbin walked in, she was dressed like a village girl today, and her makeup also fit the image of the character very well, but that face was so exquisite, she was born to play a role like "Daji".

"Do you want to cry?"

"Try it?"

After a brief conversation, the charming temperament of pear blossoms with rain instantly emerged.

Chen Fei shook his head a little helplessly, "You have also read the script, it's not that I don't give you a chance to perform, whether it is your image or temperament, you are too beautiful, it is really not suitable." ”

"Haha," Fan Bingbin quickly wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and said with a smile: "It's okay, I can hear your words, and I can be regarded as worthwhile."

If there is a suitable role for me in the future, I still hope that Director Chen can give me a chance, I don't want to just be a vase, a powerful actor is my goal. ”

"Hmm..."

Chen Fei nodded slightly, his eyes were complicated, and he secretly said that it was a pity.

Fan Bingbin's personal studio has been established, and this is also the first step for her to completely push herself into the abyss.

Sometimes a failure to stand in line is likely to ruin your future, after all, the first shot is always the bird.

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Zeng Li's appearance was single-handedly promoted by Chen Fei, and he really wanted to meet the actress known as "the first beauty in Chinese opera".

Now that I see it, my temperament is indeed outstanding, and her appearance is worthy of the title of "the first beauty in Chinese opera".

From Chen Fei's point of view, this face is more beautiful than Zhang Ziyi.

It's just that... This one seems a little unphotogenic?

Almost all of the resumes of the actors on the Chinese opera side are all kinds of drama performance experience, just like this one, the list of dramas he has participated in occupies three A4 papers!

"It's no wonder that people have actors in their homes, but Nortel only produces stars."

Chen Fei muttered to himself, and after saying hello, he began to audition.

is still crying, but this crying scene makes Chen Fei feel humiliated, and he doesn't have the feeling that the low-level workers have an emotional breakdown because of the cruelty of reality.

Helpless, Chen Fei could only shake his head.

"Thank you Director Chen for giving me the opportunity to audition."

After thanking her, Zeng Li took the initiative to hand over her business card.

Being able to make friends with Chen Fei is also worth the trip.

…

As soon as she left, only Zhou Xun was left outside.

Zhang Ziyi originally called and said that she was coming today, but "Lust and Caution" happened to be holding an event, so she simply chose to go directly to Li Press's side to swear sovereignty.

"Quite demanding, huh? So many people, they were all passed by you? ”

Zhou Xun's state was very relaxed, and he even joked with Chen Fei after entering the office.

"The acting skills are unquestionable, but they can't give me that feeling."

"Shall I try then?"

"Okay, looking forward to your performance."

The acting skills of the person in front of him can be said to be well-known in the circle, and Chen Fei's confidence in her is still quite strong.

If Zhou Xun can't express the feeling he wants in the end, then he will have to go to those group performances to find a needle in a haystack.

"Maybe it's because I hate my mother."

Well?

Zhou Xunhui's choice to recite the lines was something Chen Fei didn't expect, but he quickly picked it up.

"These two children are... What do you call it? Mom? Or mother? ”

This line completely tore apart the heroine's fantasies and dreams, she and those two children are not related by blood, and they have never really called her... Mom!

Tears began to burst out of his eyes, Zhou Xun raised his hand and began to wipe the sides of his cheeks continuously, but he didn't know why, these tears couldn't be stopped!

The illusions are shattered, the dreams are shattered, and the beauty that she has been carefully cared for has completely vanished.

Tears, but still strong......

The emotions collapsed again and again, and she gradually went from holding on and not caring, to completely collapsing emotionally, and finally crying unabashedly...

"This is it!"

Chen Fei slammed the case, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

That's what he wants!

is recognized as one of the ceilings of actress acting skills in the circle, and the ability to understand the script of "Zhou Gongzi" and the appeal of crying scenes are simply amazing!

"Oh, I'll go, you can take it easy."

Ren Zhonglun was originally immersed in the crying scene, and was so frightened by Chen Fei's slap that he almost fell off the chair.

"Ahem, I'm sorry, I'm a little excited."

Chen Fei smiled, picked up the file bag containing the script from the table, and handed it to Zhou Xun, "Sister Xun, how is it?" Interested in trying this film? Rush to Cannes with me? ”

"Absolutely."

Zhou Xun smiled and stretched out his hand to take it.

She can experience that feeling of emotional resonance from Chen Fei, which is a very special state, and this also makes her firmly believe that this cooperation between herself and Chen Fei will definitely be rewarding!

(End of chapter)