Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 107: Yan Li's hidden rules, it's hard to say who takes advantage

Huo Siyan, a native of Beijing, lived with her grandparents since childhood. Later, she participated in commercials and made her debut.

Later, 20-year-old Huo Siyan met the first benefactor in her acting career.

"The Happy Life of Poor Mouth Zhang Damin" directed by Shen Haofang
Director Shen admired the innocent-looking Huo Siyan very much and asked her to play the role of Zhang Daxue, the younger sister of Zhang Daming in the play. Considering that Huo Siyan was young and not from a professional background, he often gave her guidance and help.

With this role, Huo Siyan successfully entered the entertainment industry from the advertising circle, and met another benefactor, Liu Heng, the screenwriter of "The Happy Life of Poor Mouth Zhang Damin".

Compared with Director Shen, Liu Heng, as a well-known writer and screenwriter, has strong connections in the circle.

Apart from anything else, he participated in the screenwriting of Zhang Yimou's "Ju Dou" and "Qiu Ju: A Story of Love and Destiny", and some of them were even adapted from his novels.

With the enthusiastic recommendation of Director Shen and Liu Heng, Huo Siyan participated in many works.

Later, in "The Young Emperor" written and directed by Liu Heng, Huo Siyan played the important role of Wu Yunzhu. The character was extremely outstanding and made her famous.

When the "Seven Fairies" project was formed, Wang Decai found an executive producer who happened to know Liu Heng.

The other party thought that this project was good and had a high probability of promoting people, so Huo Siyan's information was passed on.

Yan Li looked at Huo's information and felt that he had a good appearance and temperament, and was quite suitable for ancient costumes, so he thought he could give it a try.

More importantly, Liu Heng hinted that everyone could exchange resources.

Yan Li used Huo Siyan in "The Seven Fairies", and he can help introduce Yan Li's people to participate in a film or TV series.

For example, he has channels for "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan 3" and "Young Kangxi".

In terms of movies, he also knows many directors, and Liu Heng can even talk to Zhang Yimou.

This is also an unspoken rule in the film and television industry that is almost exposed.

The project you are preparing may not be suitable for your people to perform, so use my people. If there are suitable roles in the project I am preparing later, I will also use your people.

You help me, I'll help you.

Exchange of interests and sharing of resources!
Whether it's the people in Hong Kong and Taiwan, the so-called Beijing circle, Japan, South Korea and Hollywood, they all have the same basic principles.

The core bosses and the mountain may change, but the relationships and rules of the circle remain unchanged. The big bosses promote newcomers, the newcomers become old-timers, and then promote newcomers again, passing on the knowledge and skills from generation to generation.

However, Yan Li was not too impressed by Liu Heng's resources.

Although he currently has limited connections and little experience, he is still the producer and producer of many dramas. The total cost of the projects he has managed has accumulated to nearly 5000 million, and the number of projects promoted to the outside world is even greater, including successful works such as "Conquer".

With these identities, many people in the circle are willing to give him face.

Yan Lizhen intends to fight for some resources. He can’t say about the male and female protagonists, but the leading and supporting roles are not difficult at all, and there is no need to exchange with Liu Heng.

What he really values about Liu Heng is his status in the mainstream literary and art circles and his own creative ability.

Through the intelligence of the system, Yan Li learned that this person would soon become the chairman of the Beijing Writers Association and the representative of Beijing, and that the "Beijing Literature" under the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles was also considering letting him be the editor-in-chief.

Don’t think that these have nothing to do with Yan Li.

In fact, at this stage, the relationship between the film and television circle and the literary and art circle is extremely close, which can also be seen from Liu Heng's resume.

Before the rise of the Internet, the experts and film critics had the final say on whether a film or TV work was good or not, and these people basically could not escape the shadow of the literary and art circle.

Many film and television companies and well-known directors or crews have connections with many people in the literary and art circles.

Some seek authoritative certification, some hope to get creative support, and some need to stand up and cheer.

Anyway, having people from the literary and art circles come forward and connect with art and culture can save a lot of trouble.

For example, there is the magical adaptation of mythological themes such as "The Seven Fairies".

Maybe many people will criticize it for saying that all the fairies are in love, making up stories and tampering with myths. It is simply a bloody and terrible drama.

But if the literary director is the chairman of the Beijing Writers Association and the editor-in-chief of "Beijing Literature".

Then "The Seven Fairies" is a subversive innovation that dares to break the serious mythological narrative, stimulate young audiences' love for classical mythology, and establish cultural confidence, etc.

The right of interpretation really lies in their hands!
In terms of creation, in the current film and television industry, especially in the mainland, a considerable number of screenwriters are writers who have switched careers or work part-time, and are also the main creators of film and television dramas in the industry.

Some crews simply focus on writers and screenwriters, such as the famous Jin Yong dramas, Qiong Yao dramas, and Hai Yan dramas.

Well-known directors such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Dadao, and Feng Xiaogang all have a group of writer friends who provide them with scripts and materials.

The first thing many film and television companies do when they are established is not to find a director or sign actors, but to contact a few writers.

Although Yan Li has an intelligence system that can intercept some projects, having and cultivating his own creative team is also crucial.

In this regard, Liu Heng can provide help to Yan Li both in terms of ability and connections.

This is the most important factor that made Yan Li willing to give face to Liu Heng and consider Huo Siyan. Of course, it is also related to the fact that the girl herself has good conditions.

Before, there were other people who offered conditions to Yan Li, but Yan Li rejected them as soon as he saw that the person was not qualified.

It doesn't matter if it's suitable in exchange for benefits, but if it's not suitable, Yan Li doesn't have the capital to play with a project worth more than 2000 million.

...

"Okay, that's it for the interview. Go try on some clothes first. We want to see how you look."

In the conference room, Wang Decai, as the interview host, asked Huo Siyan to go out and change her clothes, and then looked at Yan Li.

"Boss Yan, what do you think?"

Yan Li said nothing, looking at director Chen Yongge and screenwriter Fei Yingli: "What do you think?"

When the boss speaks first, things can be more easily determined, so Yan Li always lets his subordinates express their opinions first so that he can hear some truth and then consider it based on his own ideas.

Chen Yongge thought for a moment and said, "She has a good temperament and looks OK, but lacks acting experience."

Screenwriter Fei Yingli has a different opinion: "I've seen her play Wu Yunzhu in The Young Emperor. She did a good job, and she has some spirituality."

Wang Decai also spoke. He had been secretly observing Yan Li's expression, so he knew what was going on.

"This girl has a pure appearance, and her eyes and eyebrows are a bit charming and delicate. I feel pity for her and she is very touching. I think she is good."

Yan Li didn't say anything. He flipped through the script and pondered for a moment before taking out his cell phone and calling Wang Xiu, who was in charge of the makeup trial.

"Let Huo Siyan try Lao Wu and Lao Qi."

The seven fairies have different personalities. The eldest is dignified and elegant, the second is strong and cold, the third is arrogant and straightforward, the fourth is eccentric, the fifth is pure and cute, the sixth is quiet and well-behaved, and the seventh is gentle and kind.
The appearance and temperament of a little white flower like Huo Siyan are more suitable for the fifth, sixth and seventh. The sixth is more quiet, and the fifth is extremely beautiful, so Yan Li prefers the seventh.

This role has quite a few scenes and can be considered the main female lead. Yan Li originally intended to keep it for Dong Xuan.

However, Dong Xuan really wanted to play a couple with Yan Li. When she learned that Yan Li was likely to play Jin Zha, she was always thinking about playing the third brother and was not very interested in the seventh brother.

In other words, Yan Li has no plans to become an artist agent for the time being, otherwise it would be hard to say whether he would give the role of "female lead" to an outsider.

Not long after, Huo Siyan returned to the conference room dressed up. At this point, the crew's costumes hadn't been completely finalized, but they already had a certain style.

Exquisite and elegant, with an ethereal air, and some accessories and costumes designed according to the character's characteristics, Huo Siyan in a purple fairy dress looks even more gentle and graceful. It's not stunning, but very comfortable to look at.

After showing off her outfit, Huo Siyan didn't know whether she was going to try out the next outfit or what, so she stood obediently in the open space waiting for instructions.

Wang Decai turned his head to ask Yan Li, who wrote and drew on the paper and then put the pen cap on.

"Don't try, Lao Wu. Go take pictures."

Huo Siyan didn't know what was going on, so she said softly, "Boss Yan, is the interview over?"

"Well, go take the photo first, and we'll compare and consider it. We'll let you know when the results come out."

The casting process is still long, who knows if there will be better candidates later.

So even though Yan Li had a preference, he didn't make a firm decision. He would review it with everyone before making a formal decision.

Huo Siyan nodded and wanted to say something, but seeing so many people around, she finally left obediently.

Yan Li took out the words he had just written and glanced at them in front of Wang Decai and the others.

Confirmed: First Fairy (Li Lin), Second Fairy (Li Bingbing), Third Fairy (Dong Xuan)

To be confirmed: Fourth Fairy (Jiang Xin/Zhang Ting), Fifth Fairy (Yang Rui/Sui Junbo), Sixth Fairy (Yang Xue), Seventh Fairy (Huo Siyan/Dong Jie)

Yan Li thought about it and deleted Zhang Ting again. She is also very famous now, so it is unlikely that she would care about a supporting role.

Although Dong Jie is currently popular with "The Story of a Noble Family", she has only been popular for a short time and has little background. The Seven Fairies is the female lead, so the probability of inviting her is very high, but the remuneration and benefits are not as affordable as Huo Siyan's.

Sui Junbo is okay, he has a mature temperament and is okay to play the first few fairies, but there is no other place for him.

Although Yang Rui is not extremely beautiful, she is pretty and charming, and will not ruin the reputation of Lao Wu as a beauty.

The key point is that Yang Rui and the fourth competitor Jiang Xin are both actors who played in Zhang Da Huzi's "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", one played Zhong Ling and the other played Mu Wanqing.

Yan Li knew that this drama would be popular, so he planned to take advantage of it.

He even thought about bringing Wang Yuyan along as well, but she didn't like his drama and rejected him outright.

As for Yang Xue, on the one hand, she is indeed suitable, and Lao Liu's presence is not strong, so it doesn't matter who she is.

Another reason is that Yan Li wanted to do Sister Hua a favor. She has many artists on hand, and inviting them to play some roles will be of great benefit to the crew.

"Okay, that's about it. Ask Dong Jie about the situation. If it doesn't work out and there's no other suitable actress, use Huo Siyan. Then notify Jiang Xin and Yang Rui to come for an audition. Li Lin and Yang Xue can just issue the contract directly."

Yan Li calmed down and looked at Wang Decai: "What's going on with Liu Xiaoqing? Can I take a picture?"

"It should be fine. There's no rumor of a ban, and our crew isn't the only one looking for her."

"Then talk to her."

Yan Li waved his hand and said, this is the most famous film queen in the mainland. The role is suitable, it has its own publicity topics, and the price is so cheap, it is worth a gamble.

...

"I'll leave it to you guys later. We'll keep in touch."

After the roles of the Queen Mother and the Seven Fairies were roughly decided, Yan Li was no longer personally responsible for the casting of the subsequent male characters and supporting roles, and only waited for the final approval decision.

"Don't worry, we will do our best."

Wang Decai pounded his chest loudly, and director Chen Yongge was also eager to try. It was his first time to take on a leading role, and although he lacked experience, his enthusiasm was beyond doubt.

Yan Li explained a few more things, then left with her handbag.

After going downstairs to the parking lot, Yan Li drove his BMW 530i and was stopped by someone as soon as he drove out of the basement.

It was Huo Siyan who was interviewed just now!

At this time, Huo Siyan's fair face was a little flushed due to the hot weather, with a few beads of sweat hanging on her forehead. The silk shirt she was wearing was sticking to her body, revealing some flesh color.

Slowly lowering the car window, Yan Li poked his head out and asked, "What's up?"

Huo Siyan stepped forward, bent over, and whispered softly, "Boss Yan, I'd like to treat you to a meal and ask you for advice on a role."

Yan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, a little surprised.

To be honest, there are so many actresses blocking his way for interviews these days.

Not to mention him, there are people who are betting on Wang Decai, but because Yan Li is young, handsome and can make decisions, there are more people betting on him.

The day before yesterday, or the day before yesterday, Zhao Ke, his junior from Beijing Film Academy and also Huang Shengyi's classmate, wanted to treat him to a meal.

There is also a young model named Wang Ou, who simply said that it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t get the role this time, because he admires Mr. Yan very much and wants to sign a contract with Yi’an Film and Television to serve Mr. Yan.

This is considered relatively subtle. The more explicit ones directly gave her a sexy photo with a phone number written on it, and even stuffed several room cards into her pocket.

There was a photo that was stuffed too tightly so Yan Li didn't know about it. He went home and asked Qin Lan to find it out.

If Yan Li hadn't been good at talking and hadn't been able to settle the matter, this woman would have almost come to the company to supervise him.

As a result, these days before Yan Li returned home, he had to check his bag and pockets to make sure there was nothing suspicious before entering.

However, it is understandable that those girls are a little eager to pursue progress. Huo Siyan has people behind her, so why would they block him?

Do you want to change your backer because you think you are young and handsome?

Yan Li felt that the possibility was quite high. It was only after comparison that he realized that he was actually a high-quality financial sponsor in the circle.

To put it bluntly, he has been taking advantage of some people, and it's hard to say who is the one who takes advantage.

Thinking of this, Yan Li took a look at Huo Siyan. She had fair skin, a good figure, and a pure and charming temperament. It would be okay to give her a try.

But she has a boyfriend now, and if she still wants to drag him into this, forget it. Yan Li has no shortage of women and is too lazy to bother.

"I have something going on at home, maybe next time."

After saying that, Yan Li waved his hand, then stepped on the accelerator and left.

Huo Siyan was a little surprised, but after calming down, she felt that Yan Li's behavior was reasonable.

Given Yan Li's appearance, there will always be women around him.

In addition, Yan Li is a young and promising boss of a film and television company. He has money and resources. I'm afraid he must be surrounded by a group of beautiful women vying for his favor. It's not like he can be easily seduced.

Huo Siyan looked at the disappearing BMW 530i, her eyes flickering slightly...

(End of this chapter)