Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 106: There are too many beautiful girls, the casting is like the emperor's selection
"The Seven Fairies" will soon start auditions.

In fact, the so-called open audition is actually to accept resumes from outside, then screen out some with good conditions, and then conduct interviews.

The crew was divided into two groups, one group was responsible for auditions and more for building momentum, while the other group was actually responsible for the early preparations for "The Seven Fairies".

Contact the TV station for cooperation, form a behind-the-scenes team for the crew, sort out the script, choose the shooting base, scenery, costumes, props, and so on.

The pre-production time for many crews is longer than the actual shooting.

As the chief producer and chief producer, Yan Li has to take care of both groups.

In the morning, I study makeup with the styling team, and in the afternoon I have to look at some actors' resumes.

"The screenwriter's idea is very good. The seven fairies correspond to the rainbow, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. This immediately highlights and distinguishes the characters. You should also put more effort into the colors in your makeup."

"First of all, it has to be beautiful. Whatever looks good is best."

"This is a mythological drama, and it also has comedic elements, so there's no need to worry about ancient or modern styles. Beauty is everything."

"We've already allocated enough funds for the makeup, especially for the seven fairies, so we shouldn't make it too cheap. We need to reflect the fairies' exquisiteness and elegance, and have a fairy-like feel..."

Yan Li spoke freely and stated his requirements. Several stylists and makeup artists looked at each other, and a bearded man raised a difficulty.

"Mr. Yan, if the main colors are the rainbow, the colors are highly saturated, more vivid, and more fairy-tale-like, which conflicts with the luxury and refinement you mentioned."

"Then what do you think we should do?"

Yan Li glanced at Wang Xiu and asked.

Wang Xiu was an old acquaintance of his in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties". When they were on the crew, Yan Li was quite impressed with Wang Xiu's makeup skills.

During the preparations for "The Seven Fairies", Yan Li brought him in to serve as the styling director.

“There’s nothing wrong with the idea of seven fairies matching seven colors, but I don’t think it’s necessary to cover them with all the colors at once. It’s too monotonous. It’s better to highlight the key points.

"The colors can be light or dark, and you can mix strong and weak colors to create a more layered look."

"You can also wear some plain-colored clothes and then match them with colorful accessories to highlight your identity."

"At the same time, I felt that each of the seven fairies had their own unique personalities, and the makeup had to suit the characteristics of each fairy."

"For example, the eldest fairy is the eldest sister, and the color red makes her look solemn and authoritative. The seventh fairy is the younger sister, and dark purple doesn't suit her well. Light purple makes her look more playful and lively..."

Yan Li nodded slightly after hearing this. Wang Xiu was indeed right. She had her own understanding of makeup and styling, dared to speak and think, and her attitude was serious.

In this case, Yan Li did not say much: "You are a professional, you have the final say on the design. I will make the requirements and I will see the finished product when the time comes."

"Just take a look."

Wang Xiu is full of confidence. He is very confident in his professional level. If he didn't only know technical skills, he would have led the team to a high position long ago.

This time, Yan Li put him in full charge of the makeup and design of "The Seven Fairies". Knowing that he was not good at leading a team, he also specially assigned an assistant to help him.

Wang Xiu was so trusted and valued that she wanted to marry him, but Yan Li warned her to get out.

Then I can only work hard and do my best to complete the makeup of "The Seven Fairies" to repay Yan Li's kindness in recognizing and supporting me.

...

After the meeting with the makeup team, Yan Li rushed to a dinner party and invited Li Bingbing's sister Li Xue to dinner.

There was no way. Li Bingbing was still filming, and it would take a while for him to talk clearly over the phone. He could only talk to Li Xue about the specific situation first.

Although Li Xue is just an assistant now and Wang Jinhua is Li Bingbing's official agent, apart from resource coordination, most of Li Bingbing's related business is now handled by Li Xue.

When Yan Li arrived, Li Xue had already ordered the dishes and was waiting. There was a hint of resentment in her eyes as she looked at Yan Li.

"I asked you out several times but you ignored me. If it weren't for this incident, you would have never planned to contact me."

"It's not my fault. It's your sister who told me to ignore you."

Yan Li was innocent, but Li Bingbing had repeatedly warned him not to have any ideas about her sister.

Li Xue glanced at him and asked, "Do you listen to my sister?"

Li Bingbing also hoped that Yan Li would be her agent, but Yan Li ignored her.

Yan Li smiled slightly and did not respond. Some things are better seen than spoken.

He was indeed not very interested in Li Xue, but they were friends after all, and their relationship was okay. He couldn't just tell Li Xueming that he looked down on her, so he took advantage of Li Bingbing's words to get out of the situation.

Feeling what Yan Li meant, Li Xue pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then got down to business.

"My sister can take this drama, and the salary is negotiable. You helped us find out the information and spent a lot of money. But can you please have a smaller role? My sister's schedule is really tight."

Yan Li was silent for a while, but he was actually prepared for this.

Li Bingbing agreed to help and did not compete for the female lead, but instead played a supporting role with fewer scenes.

This is how many celebrities repay favors: they are not interested in a certain drama, but they have to shoot it.

Then try to have fewer scenes, concentrate on filming, and leave after finishing the short shoot.

Those who are more particular will help promote the movie, purely out of gratitude. But after the filming is over, they will pretend they have never acted in the movie and won't even mention it.

"How many times can your sister give me?"

"One month."

Li Xue glanced at Yan Li, who was frowning, and gritted her teeth, "I'll try to find a way to arrange forty days of time for you."

Yan Li stood up and offered to pour water and pick up some food for Li Xue: "Please help me for two months. We have invested a lot in this play. If we want to delete it, it will all be your sister's solo scenes. She will suffer."

Li Xue hesitated for a moment and shook her head. "It's really impossible. My sister has two movies waiting for you. If it weren't for my sister's insistence and Sister Hua's special liking for you, you wouldn't be able to squeeze out this time slot." "It's not much, just ten days or half a month. There's always a way."

Yan Li advised earnestly, "Our investment in this play is over 2000 million, which is considered a mid-to-high-end production in the industry."

"You've read the synopsis of the script, and the character is quite outstanding. I'm not trying to trick your sister. Acting in this play will indeed benefit her. In two months, we will adjust the script so that your sister can have as few scenes as possible and still have a good performance."

As he spoke, Yan Li took out a small box from his pocket and put it into Li Xue's hand.

"By the way, last time I was shopping, I saw a nice platinum bracelet. Try it on."

Li Xue refused to accept it: "It's useless to bribe me."

"What do you mean by bribe? Even if your sister doesn't want to film my movie, that's between me and your sister. We're no longer friends. What's there to worry about with a gift?"

As he spoke, Yan Li opened the box directly, put a platinum bracelet engraved with several snowflake patterns on Li Xue's wrist, and nodded with satisfaction.

"I told you it would look good on you."

Li Xue touched the bracelet, her eyes flickering slightly, and finally said, "I can only try, but I can't guarantee whether it will work."

"I believe you."

Yan Li continued to encourage her and picked up some food for her: "How about we watch a movie tonight? Terminator 3 is in theaters right now."

Li Xue couldn't stand it any longer: "Your beauty trick is too crude. It took less than half an hour to change your face."

"What are you saying? How can you call it a plan to go to the movies with friends? Just decide whether you want to go or not."

"go."

Li Xue took a big bite of the meat. It would be a loss if she didn't go because she had sold out her sister to get the benefits.

Yan Li wiped his hands with a tissue, then peeled shrimp for Li Xue, and asked her to do the work, so that she could feel comfortable.

...

After dinner, Li Xue did not go back. She followed Yan Li back to the company to take a look and collect some materials, so that she would have a reason to persuade Sister Hua and her sister.

Yan Li had no objection and took her to visit Yi'an Film and Television, and then went to the office to rest.

Li Xue held the hot water poured by Secretary Hu Ya, with a complicated expression: "No wonder you ignored Sister Hua's signing, it turns out you have already succeeded."

"This is not."

Yan Li explained: "My company hadn't even opened at that time, but I preferred to work on my own rather than for others."

"I directed the hit movie 'Conquest', and now this movie 'The Seven Fairies' has also been invested over 2000 million yuan."

Li Xue looked at Yan Li and said, "In time, maybe both of us sisters will come to you for help."

"Hey, you can emphasize this reason when you talk to your sister. A future film and television tycoon, betting on it in advance is a sure win."

Li Xue rolled her eyes at him unhappily, but then nodded: "It has great potential and is definitely worth investing in."

"Yes, tell your sister that."

Yan Li smiled and said, "When I become big, if you two feel uncomfortable staying at Huayi, come over. By then, your sister will be the top lady in the company, and you will be the director of the artist department. Let's grow bigger and stronger together."

Li Xue sneered, looking like she saw through Yan Li: "How many times have you said that?"

Yan Li thought for a moment and said seriously, "The company's top lady has promised someone else, the Director of the Artist Department, you are the first one."

Li Xue pursed her lips and glanced at him, then looked away awkwardly and flipped through the resume on the table.

"Are there a lot of pretty girls?"

"Indeed, China is a land of outstanding talent and beauty. There are so many beautiful girls. I've been like an emperor selecting a concubine these past few days. I'm a little overwhelmed by the choices."

Yan Li agreed deeply, and Li Xue threw away the emotion she had just felt and said with gritted teeth.

"Pretty girls are not easy to deal with, be careful of a falling boat."

Yan Li smiled without saying anything and handed a folder in the corner to Li Xue.

"Look at this! These are all candidates who are confirmed to make it to the second round of auditions. Maybe they'll play sisters with your sister. They all have good qualifications."

Li Xue flipped it open and took a look. Her appearance, temperament and other comprehensive qualities were indeed better than her previous resume.

Li Lin, born in 1980, graduated from the Acting Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy in 97. She is a female warrior with outstanding image in ancient costume. Her representative work is "Marrying the Wrong Man in the Right Carriage".

Huo Siyan, born in 1980, has starred in "The Happy Life of Poor Mouth Zhang Damin", "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan" and "The Young Emperor".

Yao Qianyu, born in 1979, graduated from the Acting Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy in 96. She was once a singer and later participated in many film and television dramas.

Sui Junbo, born in 1979, graduated from the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 99. He has a good dance foundation and an excellent physique. He has participated in many film and television works.
Wang Ou, born in 1982, graduated from Guangxi Art School and has won many modeling awards.
Zhao Ke, born in 1983, graduated from the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy in 01. She has studied rhythmic gymnastics and dance and has an excellent figure.

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Yang Xue, born in 1978, graduated from the Acting Department of Beijing Film Academy in 99. She has appeared in many film and television dramas (PS: Recommended by Wang Jinhua)

When Li Xue saw the name that was the same as her own and the note behind it, she couldn't help but look up at Yan Li.

"Sister Hua is already packed."

"It's just a recommendation, nothing else."

Yan Li calmly drank a sip of water and said, "Now you know what it means to seize opportunities, don't you? Learn it well."

(End of this chapter)