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Chapter 66 is indeed suitable for playing Huo Qubing, who loves to use strange and dangerous tricks
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After a few minutes, director Hu Mei couldn't help but interrupt Yan Li's eloquent speech.

After all, it's an interview with an actor, not a lecture. No one can stand chatting for an hour or so, and there are other actors behind.

However, although she stopped Yan Li from telling his story, the smile on Hu Mei's face was much friendlier than before, and she looked at Yan Li with appreciation.

She felt that this young man not only had a good image, but also had a positive attitude, and was a good candidate.

Screenwriters Jiang Qitao and Jiao Huang also had a good impression of Yan Li.

From the perspective of a screenwriter, one naturally prefers actors who have a deep understanding of the character, plot, and historical background.

From the perspective of a senior actor, I like young newcomers who are willing to work hard and study the role.

All three of them developed a liking for Yan Li, and the atmosphere of the entire interview gradually changed from serious and depressing to friendly and harmonious.

Hu Mei flipped through Yan Li's information: "It says you know martial arts. Are you okay with fighting scenes? How are your horseback riding skills?"

"No problem."

Yan Li nodded and emphasized his experience of playing Yuwen Chengdu in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties".

Outsiders may not know that Yuwen Chengdu is the scumbag who queues up for the female lead in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties".

On the surface, the title of the second best man in Sui and Tang Dynasties is still very impressive. Being able to play such a tough guy also shows that Yan Li's image is suitable for a military general and he has certain experience.

Hu Mei turned around and chatted with Jiang Qitao in a low voice for a few words, glancing at Yan Li from time to time and nodding slightly.

He is a professional actor with a good image. He has played military commanders, trained in martial arts, can ride a horse, and he understands the role very well.

Apart from being young and unknown, he has almost the best overall conditions among the many actors she interviewed.

But it is precisely these two points that Hu Mei does not pay much attention to.

When she was filming "Yongzheng Dynasty" that year, she used many unknown actors and many newcomers.

For example, Li Wei, Hong Zhou, Hong Shi, Liu Molin, and Qiao Yindi are all newcomers who have only performed in a few plays.

There is also Lin Jing, the actress who has been basically confirmed to play Wei Zifu in "The Emperor of Han Wu". She has only been in the industry for a few years and is the same age as Yan Li, both born in 1980.

The crew already has Chen Baoguo and Jiao Huang, who hold the show in their stead, so there's no need for other supporting actors to sell the show or promote it, so Hu Mei isn't afraid to use newcomers.

She even thought it would be better to use newcomers, as the blank paper would be easier to paint on, and they would also be obedient and save money.

Hu Mei took out a thinner copy of Wei Qing's script and handed it to Yan Li, asking him to familiarize himself with it and try out the play.

There weren't many lines in the plot, and Yan Li only took a few minutes to memorize the lines and build up his emotions. Jiao Huang then personally rehearsed the lines for him.

After trying out two scenes, Hu Mei didn't say anything. She just wrote and drew on the notebook, and seemed a little undecided.

In her opinion, Yan Li's performance of Wei Qing was a little immature, but not bad, and could be considered satisfactory.

This level definitely meets Hu Mei's requirements, but it's not enough to make her particularly moved. It's ambiguous. It would be a pity if she didn't use it, but she would feel a little unwilling if she did use it.

Yan Li noticed Hu Mei's hesitation and took the initiative to speak: "Director Hu, can you let me try Huo Qubing?"

Huo Qubing?!

Hu Mei was stunned for a moment, then realized that she had been dwelling on a very important issue.

Wei Qing is not suitable, you can try other roles!

Not to mention, Yan Li is young, which puts him at a disadvantage in playing the role of Wei Qing, who has middle-aged and elderly roles, but it is an advantage for him to play the role of Huo Qubing.

Hu Mei previously selected Yan Li as the actor candidate for Wei Qing because he had a mature and steady demeanor, which matched her imagination of Wei Qing as a reserved and humble person.

But when she met Yan Li in person today, Hu Mei discovered that although Yan Li was polite and respectful, he also possessed some of the characteristics of a young person.

Especially when he was talking about Wei Qing in front of them just now, he was so eloquent, confident and fearless, and he really had a bit of youthful spirit.

Hu Mei looked at Jiang Qitao and asked, "Did you bring Huo Qubing's script?"

The latter shook his head and said that today was the test for Wei Qing and no other scripts were prepared.

But Jiang Qitao, the screenwriter, had the entire script in his head, and he quickly came up with a solution. "I'll find you a few scenes with the general plot and lines. You're definitely familiar with Huo Qubing, so you can also let your imagination run wild. We'll focus on how you interpret the character."

This was exactly what Yan Li wanted. He had already rehearsed it privately. Without the constraints of a script, he could better play to his strengths.

This time, there was no need for Jiao Huang to help him with the lines. Yan Li prepared on his own and started performing directly.

I saw him raise his head slightly, stand tall, look in front of him sharply, and speak in a sonorous and powerful voice.

"Someone once asked me, 'My aunt is the Empress, my uncle is a general, and I have been favored by Your Majesty since childhood. I was born rich and noble, so why did I come to fight on the battlefield?' I told him that I, Huo Qubing, am not here to fight, but to take the lives of the Xiongnu people."

"These barbarians and bandits have refused to accept the emperor's rule and have repeatedly challenged the great Han Dynasty. I will help Your Majesty wipe out the Xiongnu and enhance the prestige of the Han Dynasty."

"Today, everyone, follow my special forces and march straight to the royal court. First, we will capture the Xiongnu Chanyu and break his bones, letting them know how powerful our Han army is."

"..."

Proud! Frank!
Noble! Brave!
Full of vigor, youthful vigor and heroic spirit!
Hu Mei looked at Yan Li who was auditioning, and her eyes became brighter and brighter. This role was the right one for her.

Yan Li's performance and state as Huo Qubing are several levels higher than those of Wei Qing who was just tested.

It would certainly be an exaggeration to say that the Champion Marquis is still alive, but he does have some of that charm.

Jiang Qitao was savoring Yan Li's lines. After all, he was a young man with a lot of ambition. His lines were even more wild than the lines he wrote for Huo Qubing. Well, you can take a look at them.

Jiao Huang watched silently, and when Yan Li finished performing, he threw him a cigarette to help him calm down.

Yan Li thanked him, accepted it but did not smoke it, and looked at Hu Mei, who had the most say.

"Director Hu, what do you think?"

Hu Mei pondered for a moment and handed the notebook to Yan Li. "Please write down your email address. I'll have someone send you the script for Huo Qubing. Please familiarize yourself with it and go in a few days to try it out again with makeup on."

Yan Li was overjoyed when he heard this. Although Hu Mei didn't say it explicitly, her words contained deep meaning.

Makeup + audition, it seems that they want to check out the styling and let the producer and other crew leaders observe.

"The Emperor of Han Wu" is not "Conquer", which was directly decided by director Gao Qunshu after two rehearsals. It is also not "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" and "Cornucopia", which did not even require rehearsals.

This is a historical production worth tens of millions of dollars, and it is considered a top project in the industry. Hu Mei's voice does not have the final say.

However, Huo Qubing was only a supporting role after all, so Hu Mei nodded. As long as the subsequent makeup and auditions went smoothly, it would basically be done.

"Thank you, Director Hu. I will definitely work hard."

Yan Li quickly expressed his opinion. Hu Mei talked to him gently for a while and then let him go first. After all, there were other actors to be interviewed later.

Without mentioning how Yan Li greeted and thanked Assistant Director Li Xing before leaving, Hu Mei looked at Jiao Huang.

"Teacher Jiao, what do you think of this young man just now?"

Jiao Huang said in a deep and rich voice: "He has good appearance, good acting skills, and is willing to work hard."

Moreover, he is smart and brave!

Jiao Huang didn't say the last sentence out loud, but repeated it in his heart.

As a top actor with decades of experience in the industry, Jiao Huang saw it just now.

There was a high probability that Yan Li came here for Huo Qubing from the beginning!
When first auditioning for the role of Wei Qing, Jiao Huang didn't realize anything was wrong and thought the actor was just young and not capable enough.

But later when Yan Li tested Huo Qubing, he went all out and his performance level improved significantly. Only then did Jiao Huang realize that Yan Li was probably holding back when he tested Wei Qing before.

In this way, not only did some people think that he was more suitable to play Huo Qubing, but the method of first criticizing and then praising also added surprises and unexpectedness, which boosted his impression points.

However, if this tactic fails, Huo Qubing will not be able to perform and Wei Qing will have no way out.

Thinking of this, Jiao Huang inexplicably felt that Yan Li was really suitable for playing Huo Qubing, who loved to use unexpected and risky tactics, playing a game where the risk was high and the reward was high...

(End of this chapter)