Chapter 742 Candidates

747, Selection

Similar to what Ma Piaoliang guessed, Zhang Siqing was also struggling with the "selection" issue at this time. She naturally understood that Xu Guangtou would not choose the heroine from the two girlfriends, so she also planned to "introduce" from outside.

But the problem now is that there are people around her who are models, and there are very few who can act. Even Yang Ying, who has been very popular recently, is just a vase at most.

And there are not many people who can act in the MT girlfriends, so Zhang Siqing and Yang Ying were a little helpless for a while.

"Sister Zhang, do you mean to go "outside" to pick someone?" Yang Ying waited with a pair of big eyes in disbelief.

"That's right, and it can't be someone from our girlfriends." Zhang Siqing nodded and said.

Yang Ying asked: "Why? Do you want to give this good opportunity to someone outside?"

"You don't understand, if Xu Guangtou is willing to pick someone from our girlfriends, he would have said it long ago. He probably doesn't pick someone from us because he is afraid of offending the other side." Zhang Siqing said with a smile.

Yang Ying nodded and immediately understood what she meant. It was really not appropriate to find someone from the girlfriends group for this kind of thing.

Zhang Siqing thought for a while and said, "How about this, you go and see if there are any new people who want to join the girlfriends group recently, and see if you can find a suitable one from them. If you can't find one, discuss it with your girlfriend Xizi."

"Okay, Sister Siqing." Yang Ying nodded and replied.

Faced with this situation, Zhang Siqing was also a little "speechless". Who made her girlfriends group have few people who can "take the lead", let alone be the heroine of such a big movie.

After Yang Ying left, Zhang Siqing took out some names of people who were close to the members of the girlfriends group recently. This time, it was natural that the fat water would not flow to outsiders.

While Zhang Siqing and Ma Piaoliang were looking for people, Xu Guangtou was also very entangled. The news that he was going to start a new play was known to everyone in the circle. Although the male lead had been decided, the female lead had not been.

So many people who had a good relationship with him began to become active. Xia Tian's wife Lu Qian found Xu Guangtou through her husband's relationship.

"Old Xia, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that the heroine this time is not that simple." Xu Guangtou was also very helpless in front of his good friend Xia Tian.

"What do you mean? Is there any trick in this?" Xia Tian was a little puzzled. It's just a heroine, why is it so difficult? Besides, didn't he agree to guest star for Xu Guangtou?

"Let me tell you this, the heroine this time is not the highlight, right? The main selling point this time is Ma Piaoliang, Xiaolu, Zhang Siqing and Yang Ying." Xu Guangtou said tactfully.

Xia Tian immediately understood the mystery after hearing this, and said awkwardly: "You are going for the foreign market this time, right?"

"Isn't this nonsense? Otherwise, why would I spend so much energy to invite them? Not to mention that the investors this time are all coming for them. Do you think I can make such a big scene without them?" Xu Guangtou sighed.

As he said, the major investors this time, including Ma Jun, came for the four of them. Even a fool knows that they can get the film released abroad with just one word, and the returns are guaranteed.

So why is Ma Jun so confident in investing in him? If it were someone else, it would be very good if this thing could attract investment.

"What do you think now?" Xia Tian still said with some reluctance.

Guangtou Xu thought for a while and said, "Currently, we are choosing from the people recommended by Xiaomei, Ma Piaoliang, and Zhang Siqing. If you are willing, you can also let your wife audition, but I can't guarantee whether it will work."

"Is that so? Then I'll ask Xiaoqian. She has been wanting to transform recently. I thought she could get a good role from you." Xia Tian said helplessly.

"Come on, I'm in a mess now. If I choose the wrong person, I will not have a good time no matter which side I offend in the future." Guangtou Xu smiled bitterly.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Qian, who was next to Xia Tian, ​​anxiously asked her husband: "How is it, husband? Is it settled?"

Xia Tian shook her head helplessly and said: "It can't be done. The water in the casting this time is very complicated. It's not easy for Lao Xu to set this precedent."

"Even your relationship can't be used?" Lu Qian asked in doubt.

Xia Tian nodded and said: "The relationship this time is a bit complicated. Lao Xu said that the selling point this time is the group of people like Ma Piaoliang and Zhang Siqing, and the heroine is just a soy sauce."

"Ah? The heroine is a foil? Isn't she the director?" Lu Qian's head was a little confused.

It's no wonder that Lu Qian is anxious. Since graduating in 1996, she has taken on many plays. But they are all supporting actresses. The most important thing is that there are almost no box office hits, let alone the heroine. This time, Lu Qian also hopes to expand her acting career through the relationship between her husband and Director Xu.

After all, there are only a few directors in China who can make "blockbusters" now, and Director Xu has always been a guarantee of box office success. And starring in a movie that is both box office and word-of-mouth is also a very good "promotion" for her.

But she didn't expect that the casting of this movie was so "deep".

"There's nothing we can do. The investors this time are all here for Ma Piaoliang, Zhang Siqing and the others. And Lao Xu also said that this movie will be shown in foreign theaters, so we mainly rely on them." Xia Tian said helplessly.

Ma Piaoliang and Zhang Siqing are much more famous than Lu Qian. Their mansion is something that the couple will never be able to achieve in their lifetime, not to mention the connections behind them.

In today's China, who dares not give them a little face? Although they are not good-looking enough to "get promoted", they can't resist the influence of others.

"That's the thing. Lao Xu said that if you want to compete for the female lead, there will be a casting reception in a few days. You can go and have a look. But I remind you that your opponent this time is not an ordinary person." Xia Tian reminded.

"Who are they?" Lu Qian asked.

"Xiao Mei, and that Ren Susu, and the person introduced by Ma Piaoliang and Zhang Siqing." Xia Tian thought for a while and said.

Lu Qian opened her eyes and said in disbelief: "Xiao Mei? The one who just won the award?"

"Well, it's her, but according to Lao Xu's tone, her hope is not great. The most important thing is to look at the person recommended by Ma Piaoliang and Zhang Siqing." Xia Tian shook his head and said.

"Best Actress is also a candidate? Isn't this too picky?" Lu Qian felt that this casting was really unbelievable.

"Haha, they don't look at your fame when casting, but they care about "balance". What do you think the people on the other side would think if Lao Xu chose someone from either Ma Piaoliang or Zhang Siqing?" Xia Tian explained.

Lu Qian nodded thoughtfully and said, "I understand."