After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 667 Miss's Casting: A Frenzy of Attention
A group of people arrived in a hurry, and when they left, they took the crew's 'biggest star' with them.

Jackie Chan took it all in stride. Li Lianjie's sudden visit to the film set and his invitation to dinner for Jing Tian must be related to Li Mingyang.

Sometimes, one wrong step leads to a series of wrong steps...

Jackie Chan certainly wanted to build a good relationship with Li Mingyang.

However, he has close ties with Huayi and Yinghuang, they are on the same side, and their interests are not aligned.

Want to jump ship...?

Li Lianjie had already been working with Enlight Media for a long time. First, it was his junior brother Wu Jing, and then he collaborated with Enlight Media on "Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame," thus infiltrating Enlight Media's ranks.

Jumping off the ship is too difficult...

Wang Changtian and Li Mingyang share a common flaw: they both enjoy physically assaulting others and dislike the idea of ​​prioritizing harmony.

Jackie Chan felt that after returning to China, both Yinghuang and Huayi were all show and no substance...

On the contrary, Enlight Media, which lacks the background of the Beijing entertainment circle and has fallen out with the Hong Kong entertainment circle, is quite fierce!

Li Mingyang went to South Korea. It was clearly a battle between the Beijing circle and the Hong Kong circle. In the end, the Beijing circle became dominant, and Enlight Media was excluded from the circle from beginning to end.

just now……

He had a very strange feeling that Enlight Media was the real giant, and that it didn't involve the Beijing and Hong Kong entertainment circles...

The reason for this phenomenon.

Lost in Thailand was just a shooting!
Li Mingyang is the real mastermind... His friends overseas all know that Dongda University produced a Li Mingyang who dominates the Korean film industry! The King of Korean Films!
Most of the movies currently in production in the Korean entertainment industry are related to him...

Jackie Chan originally wanted to use Jing Tian's connections to ease the tension between himself and Li Mingyang.

I persisted for a week...

I can't hold on any longer.

Perhaps he placed himself in too low a position, causing Jing Tian to completely disregard him...

"Young people these days are getting more and more unruly..."

Jackie Chan sighed again, then headed back to his van after finishing work.

……

Late at night, news of Li Mingyang's plan to photograph prostitutes spread back to the Chinese entertainment industry.

Some people know the inside story: Li Mingyang was going to skip the Central Motion Picture Corporation and film prostitutes.

Some people lamented that their creative urge was bursting and they couldn't find a moment to rest.

Some people secretly lamented that they didn't have a chance to act.

Some people want to improve their chances, and knowing that tomorrow is the last round of auditions, they try to pull strings and give it their all.

The story features two female protagonists: a maid who is just beginning to experience love, and a mature and elegant lady.

The role of "Miss" is aimed at female celebrities around thirty years old.

Upon hearing that the young lady was casting her role the next day, Fan Binbin woke up his stepsister Zhong Xiaoyu in the middle of the night and they flew to South Korea overnight.

3:30 a.m., Incheon International Airport.

Fan Binbin got off the plane and got into a Mercedes-Benz van.

Following Zhong Xiaoyu's directions, we arrived at a hotel in Incheon, where tomorrow's audition would be held.

However, this hotel was off-limits; security guards were blocking the way, and even Zhong Xiaoyu was not allowed in.

In the end, Fan Binbin chose a hotel across the street.

Upon entering the hotel, Fan Binbin was taken aback. Qin Lan's presence here in the middle of the night meant she was definitely not here for tourism.

Fan Binbin and Qin Lan are both stars who rose to fame through "My Fair Princess". They are the same age, but their status is vastly different.

Fan Binbin is exceptionally gifted; he's willing to go to any lengths to advance his career.

It's almost like a subway.

Qin Lan is also a socialite, but she has her own principles and has never been able to rise to prominence. This is mainly because she has encountered too many scumbags. Huang Xiaoming and Lu Sang are both men who cheat people out of money and sex, and then abandon them after starting a relationship.

Even worse off than Fan Binbin.

Of course, in terms of social skills, Fan Binbin is not as good as her.

People who see Fan Binbin want to have sex with him.

Qin Lan is eloquent, genuine, and knowledgeable, but she also knows what to say and what not to say, and she is particularly good at flattering people.

Know-it-all.

When people see her, their first thought isn't to sleep with her, but rather to get some useful information from her.

Fan Binbin and Qin Lan nodded to each other from a distance, which was their way of greeting each other.

As long as the appearance is passable, that's enough.

At that moment, another group of people entered the hotel.

The woman walking in front wore a black wide-brimmed hat, looking dashing and proud; it was none other than Zhang Ziyi.

Qin Lan and Fan Binbin were both surprised and unsurprised.

Zhang Ziyi's ambition is written all over her face; everyone knows it.

She's aiming for Miss Cannes, it would be a miracle if she didn't compete!

When Zhang Ziyi saw Qin Lan, she hypocritically took off her sunglasses and smiled.

Upon seeing Fan Binbin, he rolled his eyes and walked past her, not even bothering to make the most basic gestures.

The two had worked together perfectly before, but then they became bitter enemies.

Female celebrities' bickering even made it onto Luyu's talk show, becoming a laughing stock for the whole country.

These two women are the first of their kind!

Jiang Yiyan confronted Liu Yifan on the talk show "A Date with Luyu," leaving Liu Yifan looking furious and tapping her fingers incessantly.

Compared to the epic feud between Fan Binbin and Zhang Ziyi, that's child's play.

Lei Gongzi He Rundong, who played the male lead, was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak and questioned his life.

This was the first time he had ever seen two top female celebrities publicly feuding in public!

There's no such thing as fans killing each other!
Zhang Ziyi and Fan Binbin are both the type to openly criticize each other, even on camera!
Zhang Ziyi sat on the sofa and sent a message to Xiao Sa. The two are currently in the honeymoon phase of their relationship.

Sa Beining certainly knew about the movie "Miss," and he also knew that the sacrifices involved in making it were considerable.

When he learned from his colleagues that the actress would be cast the next day, he was quite conflicted. So he called Li Mingyang and learned that Li Mingyang did not plan to use domestic actors.

He immediately told his girlfriend the news.

My girlfriend was really proactive; she packed her things overnight and then threw a stick at me.

After a while, the assistant told Zhang Ziyi that the room had been booked. Just as Zhang Ziyi was about to get up, a group of people walked in.

A few more actresses came in; I vaguely recognized them, but I didn't know their names.

Zhang Ziyi, the last woman to enter from the crowd, stared wide-eyed, completely surprised that Zhou Xun had also come!
Over time.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, news that Miss had finalized her role at a hotel in Incheon, South Korea, spread like wildfire in the Chinese entertainment industry, prompting many actresses who wanted to try out for roles to rush to South Korea.

Even if you know you have no chance, what if you are selected?

Li Mingyang chooses actors based on his own preferences.

Moreover, it would be fairer to exclude Li Mingyang's women directly!

Besides actresses, there are also actors and various types of capital... the biggest of which is Alibaba.

Cai Zhongxin was in South Korea when he learned that Li Mingyang was going to film a movie about prostitutes.

I informed Jack Ma immediately.

Jack Mana is very keen to get involved in the Palme d'Or, one of the three most influential awards in Europe.

He originally thought that Lee Myung-yang's award-winning film was Seoul Spring.

It's such a shame, because Seoul Spring was shut down by the authorities, so he can't brag about it in China anymore.

But prostitutes are different. Although iron is also banned, prostitutes are not subject to political factors.

You can brag about it to your heart's content!

……

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons kicked off the Spring Festival film season!
It has ushered in the era of Spring Festival film season!
In the early hours of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Li Mingyang's mistress caused an unprecedented sensation in the Chinese entertainment industry!
It has captivated and inspired countless celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry!

However, to the disappointment of many celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry, Li Mingyang did not intend to use any of them.

Everyone was turned away!

Because he had gone too far, Li Mingyang soon received a call from Zuo Shandiao.

"You're something else, kid, daring to skip the China Film Studio to film a prostitute," Zuo Shandiao chuckled.

"I thought you'd forgotten," Li Mingyang said with a smile.

"With your current achievements in South Korea, you certainly have the qualifications to skip the Central Motion Picture Corporation, but you must remember one thing: with greater influence comes greater responsibility, and you must maintain a respectable public image."

"Mr. Han is referring to... um, are you in South Korea? Can we talk?"

"There's nothing to talk about."

"That's it."

Li Mingyang hung up the phone, left the room, took the elevator to the lobby on the first floor, and let everyone in.

He personally took charge of receiving people from China.

He greeted all those who came from afar with a smile, whether he knew them or not.

The Korean actors arrived at the hotel.

The banquet hall on the second floor of the hotel had become a grand gathering of Chinese and Korean actors, glittering with stars.

The entertainment circles of Chinese and South Korean actors are clearly separated, with little interaction. This is partly due to a lack of acquaintance and language barriers, and partly due to a competitive relationship. The influx of Korean entertainment into China will inevitably squeeze the living space of domestic stars.

Li Mingyang had already made up his mind. He wouldn't use domestic actors. He let these people in because he wanted to hear what they had to say.

As for casting...

He directly used Kakao to chat with the actors via messages.

Maid Kim Tae-ri, Miss Kim Min-hee.

There are many Korean actresses who are suitable for the role of Miss, but after looking around, Lee Myung-yang still thinks Kim Min-hee is the best choice.

The South Korean queen of witchcraft possesses the essence of an artistic young woman...

Other actresses are either too vulgar or too glamorous.

For example, Jo Yeo-jeong's baby face doesn't contrast with Kim Tae-ri's, nor does it convey a sense of control or possessiveness.

Son Ye-jin isn't alluring enough.

Jeon Do-yeon's blooming period was too short; it collapsed.

Park Chan-wook's eye for talent is truly exceptional.

In fact, for an art film to become a classic, besides the script, the actors are also crucial.

The most classic example is the love letter.

The opening scene of the film shows her standing in the vast white snow, looking up at the sky and feeling the snowflakes. That series of long shots amazed many people and became the dream of countless movie fans.

Finally, she came to the snow-capped mountain, gazing at the boundless distance, and called out again and again, "Fujii Itsuki, how are you? I'm fine..."

The sound blended into the snow, spreading and swirling, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

The plot, artistic core, filming techniques, transitions, the lead actress's looks and acting skills, the director's creative inspiration... are all perfect to the extreme.

It was so perfect that even the director could hardly surpass it.

And Mie Nakayama also delivered the best performance and looks of her career!
From then on, her looks and acting skills both dropped to normal levels... and she never had the feeling of love letters again.

It lacks both Fujii Itsuki's girlish spring and Watanabe Hiroko's strength and beauty...

The success of a film largely depends on the director.

But the director can only guarantee the lower limit; the actors represent the upper limit.

For the character of Chun Doo-kwang, only Hwang Jung-min could portray that chilling, ruthless aura.

It's not madness, nor insanity, nor demonic madness...

Instead, the audience can smell the brutality of bloodshed the moment they appear on screen...

The core of Seoul Spring is Jeon Doo-gwang.

If the casting fails, that's it.

So Lee Myung-yang replaced the uncle with Lee Byung-hun.

My aunt simply gave it to Zhao Ruzhen.

The housekeeper is none other than Kim Hae-sook, the nation's mother.

Of course, it's for Kim Sae-ron.

Ha Jung-woo is still a fake count.

Actually, the most unpredictable actress among the actresses is Kim Min-hee.

She wasn't that eager for the young lady...

She acted as if she was just going through the motions.

No gifts, no concern.

He doesn't even call to greet him during holidays.

However, after Li Mingyang messaged her to inform her that she was a prostitute, she thanked him profusely and was very excited.

With the main cast finalized, Li Mingyang immediately asked everyone to keep it a secret for the time being, then created a group chat and notified them to go to Nagoya now.

South Korea and Japan have a visa exemption agreement, allowing South Korean citizens holding ordinary passports to stay in Japan for up to 90 days.

No need to apply for a visa in advance.

After arranging things for the young lady, Li Mingyang put down his phone.

I clinked glasses with Huang Bo.

"Director Li, when are you coming back to China? We miss you so much!" Huang Bo said with a smile.

“Yes! Everyone is looking forward to Director Li returning to China soon so he can lead us,” Hu Ge chimed in.

"We'll talk about it later." Li Mingyang didn't answer directly. He then stood up, drank a full glass with the other actors, patted Huang Bo and Hu Ge on the shoulder, and went to the next table.

This was also the last table.

At each table, Li Mingyang would sit down and chat with the actors, and also send messages to the actresses playing the roles of the young ladies.

At the last table, most of the top actresses in Chinese opera, including Fan Binbin, Qin Lan, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, and Li Dabai, were present.

Li Mingyang chuckled and said, "In the audition notice for the young lady, I clearly stated that I need an actress who can perform fully nude, to a very high degree, and that's non-negotiable. Are you willing to do that?"

"Director Li, I don't mind." Zhang Ziyi walked around with a wine glass in her hand, her face full of admiration and her eyes sparkling, as if she wanted to devour Li Mingyang whole.

You don't mind, but I do.

Li Mingyang stared at Zhang Ziyi's outstretched hand, which was about to press on his shoulder.

Zhang Ziyi felt embarrassed by the stares and silently withdrew her hand.

When Fan Binbin saw this, she was already laughing, and now she laughed even harder. She was overjoyed to see Zhang Ziyi get the short end of the stick.

Li Mingyang poured himself a glass of wine, took a sip to moisten his throat, glanced at the group of well-known female stars in China, and grinned, "You guys don't actually think you can use body doubles, do you?"

"Director Li is an editing master, there shouldn't be any problem with that, right?" Qin Lan raised her wine glass with a smile and flattered, "I heard from Mimi that Director Li can not only edit, but also turn the shooting footage into a bunch of gibberish. No one but you can edit it."

Qin Lan was referring to how Youku lacked sportsmanship back then, kicking him out midway through the project, and then giving them a bunch of chaotic and unusable filming material.

Since the script hasn't been given to him yet, it's only possible for him to edit it.

"Sister Qin knows a lot!" Li Mingyang clinked glasses with her and said with a grin, "I heard Sister Qin is getting married to Lu Sang. When is it? You must invite me!"

Qin Lan's expression changed instantly, and her smile froze on her face. "That's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore. I'm focused on my career now."

"Really? I haven't heard of that!" Li Mingyang added.

Despite Li Mingyang's sarcastic remarks and the mocking looks from the other actresses her age, Qin Lan said self-deprecatingly, "Now you know, Director Li, you're always making fun of people. Speaking of marriage, Director Li, which one are you planning to marry?"

This question immediately piqued the interest of all the female celebrities present, as well as people at the next few tables, and the surrounding area suddenly fell silent.

Qin Lan turned the tables on him, and Li Mingyang started mocking himself, "I'm a piece of trash, infamous, disloyal, unjust, and unfilial. Who would dare to marry me! Haha!"

"Director Li is the best man I've ever met. That's all slander, pshaw!" Qin Lan immediately changed her tone and scolded sweetly.

"Is 'good man' a derogatory term? Are you insulting me?"

"Director Li is so mean, he always makes fun of me. How could I dare to scold you!"

Qin Lan got the job through Mimi's connections, and Mimi described her as an incredibly skilled social butterfly.

During their first in-depth interaction, Qin Lan demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, defusing an awkward situation with just a few words.

If it weren't for my love-struck mind, and the way those two men ruined me, who knows what kind of life I would have ended up in.

"Director Li, can't we use a stunt double?" Zhou Xun suddenly asked abruptly.

Li Mingyang chuckled and said, "No, it has to be filmed on location."

"To what extent should it be exposed?"

"A panoramic view taken in one continuous shot."

Zhou Xun pursed her lips; this kind of filming couldn't use a stunt double. "No room for discussion?"

"Non-negotiable."

This one sentence made most of the female celebrities at the table give up. In China, when shooting those kinds of explicit scenes, full nudity is always done with body doubles.

Editing makes the audience believe it's real.

A few haven't given up, such as the long-time rivals Zhang Ziyi and Fan Binbin.

However, the two did not argue at the dinner party. Instead, they planned to go later, put on their battle robes, and go to Li Mingyang to discuss the script.

Li Mingyang joked and chatted with the women for a while before leaving the table and going to his own.

After lunch.

Li Mingyang then led a group of celebrities from the Chinese entertainment industry to the Dongyang Building in Gangnam District by bus to visit his headquarters building.

Unlike the overreactions of Korean actors when they arrived at the Dongyang Building.

Domestic celebrities didn't seem to care much about the height of the Dongyang Building; they just thought the view was nice.

They can't understand the Koreans' yearning for height.

Li Mingyang led everyone through more than ten floors, and after arriving at the Pangu Special Effects, he handed over the reception duties to Bai Bin.

I went to the rooftop cloud reception room with Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao.

Zhang Wei was waiting early in the cloud-based meeting room.

Near the floor-to-ceiling windows, in the fan-shaped sofa area, there is a white coffee table with a cigar box, a tea set, and a thick stack of documents.

Li Mingyang asked Zhang Wei to get up and sit in her seat.

Zhang Wei didn't say anything, but sat down on the sofa next to her and began to clean the tea set and skillfully brew tea.

After Wang Changtian sat down, he lowered his head to trim his cigar, lost in thought.

Instead of sitting down, Mr. Zhao walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked down at the Han River, and gazed at the low bungalows in the distance.

“This building is really nice. It overlooks the Han River and overlooks all living beings. To own such a building in Gangnam District, it’s not just about money; you have to have a certain status.” Mr. Zhao suddenly laughed and said, “Such a nice building, and you didn’t spend a single penny. Only Director Li could have done that.”

(End of this chapter)