Chapter 730: Did You Dig a Hole for Yourself? You Just Want a Little Bit of Pure Family Affection that Is Within Your Reach!

After a night of lovemaking, the next day, Liu Yifei boarded a plane to Venice.

In the airport parking lot, Chen Fei watched the flight take off, and suddenly the words that Miss Liu said to him before leaving emerged in his mind.

"Don't worry, I won't wander around the world like the heroine in this script. After we get married, I will definitely give you a cute baby."

As soon as these words came out, Chen Fei was directly silent.

In a trance, he suddenly realized that it seemed that he was living the life of the heroine in the script of "The Worst Person in the World".

Before the age of 30, he had been wandering around the world, running around, lingering in various romantic places, and flirting everywhere, and never thought about settling down.

And the appearance of Liu Yifei seemed to be a light in his life.

She would always be by his side, taking care of him and comforting him when Chen Fei was lost, in danger, and hoping to be comforted.

She never asked for anything, just wanted to accompany him simply.

If there is anything she really wants, it may be the love from Chen Fei.

On the way back to the company, Chen Fei suddenly found that the script he gave to Liu Yifei did not seem to be so easy to shoot.

Not only is the requirement for actors extremely high, but the requirement for directors is also very high!

"Fuck, didn't I dig a hole for myself?"

Chen Fei couldn't help but sigh. If nothing unexpected happens, he will have to prepare for the next movie while directing "Operation Mekong".

As for "The Great Wall" invested by Lapekang, he will never touch it!

If he didn't know it was a pit, he might have studied it, but now he knows it is a pit, if he still jumps, it is really a problem.

...

At this time, in the office of the chairman of China Film.

La Beikang was frowning and staring at the secretary with a serious face: "You mean, Li An also refused to direct "The Great Wall"?"

"Yes." The secretary nodded and replied: "According to Universal Pictures, Director Li An is preparing to shoot a war film and is currently raising funds. He is not considering taking other projects."

"What?" La Beikang was surprised: "What are they kidding? Li An's film project still needs to raise funds?"

As an Oscar-winning director, Li An's status in Hollywood is not low.

If a powerful director like him can't get investment, then it means that at least 90% of the directors in Hollywood will have no work to do.

But how could this happen?

The secretary explained: "His new project is a bit special. I heard that it is about the Iraq War. There is no film company in Hollywood to invest in him."

"Iraq..."

La Beikang understood instantly. Although the Americans shout about advocating freedom every day, they are the least free.

"Chen Fei refused, Li An refused..."

La Beikang frowned again: "Then, next, only Zhang Yimou and Chen Kai are left?"

He thought for a moment, and always felt uncomfortable.

Because in his opinion, the most suitable person must be Chen Fei, Zhang Yimou and Chen Kai are not good enough in front of him.

At this time, the secretary suddenly proposed again: "The people from Universal Pictures said that they will bring the complete project book at the latest in a month, otherwise...we will invite Director Chen to come and see if the conditions we put forward can impress him?"

"Alas, this is the only way."

La Beikang sighed, feeling quite depressed.

He really couldn't understand why Chen Fei was always pessimistic about the projects invested by China Film?

Han Sanping's vision was not very good, but it didn't mean that his vision was not good!

...

On the day when the Venice International Film Festival officially opened, Chen Fei was drafting the casting plan for "Operation Mekong" in his study.

This time, he still decided to invite actors in the industry to participate in the casting by invitation.

As for auditions like Zhou Xingchi's, he didn't consider them.

First, the theme of "Operation Mekong" is quite special and not suitable for such an entertainment-oriented casting method. Second, he didn't want to gamble on the audience popularity he had accumulated over the years.

While drawing up the list, Chen Fei was also watching the opening ceremony red carpet.

Compared with last year, the starlight on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the Venice Film Festival this year was much dimmer, and even far inferior to the Cannes International Film Festival three months ago.

Looking around, the number of Hollywood international superstars who came to participate was very small.

On the contrary, many stars, actors, and idol artists from China went there.

Because everyone gradually discovered that no matter whether there was a nomination award or not, as long as they walked on the red carpet of the film festival, they could greatly improve their status in the circle.

For such a thing with no harm and only one benefit, almost no one would refuse.

So, what finally appeared in front of Chen Fei was:

The top domestic boy band TF boys, Huayi's top actress Yang Ying, Mou girl Zhou Dongyu, returning top star Wu Yifan, new generation actress Bai Baihe, Chen Yao, Hu Bingqing...

Looking around, none of these people have any film works that can be exhibited at the Venice Film Festival, and they don't even have a penny to do with the nominated films.

But what is speechless is that the press releases about these people are released one after another, without any sign of stopping.

On the other hand, the Chinese-language films that have been nominated are far less popular than these people.

Of course, this does not include Liu Yifei. After all, it is not so easy to grab the popularity of top female stars.

…

Because of the "Operation Mekong" project, many people have called Chen Fei recently.

Without exception, all of these people are here to inquire about the role.

Everyone is not stupid, and they can all see that this film project must be led by the government, and its purpose is to respond to the recent public opinion.

Therefore, if you can participate in it, it will be like plating yourself with a layer of gold.

Chen Fei was still very surprised when he received the call from Shu Chang.

Because in his understanding, this girl has always been the kind of person who does not fight or compete. Whenever the company opens a new play, unless she is specially invited, she will definitely not take the initiative to fight for it.

It was for this reason that Chen Fei arranged her to join the crew of "Ghost Blowing Light".

This project is for her retirement. As long as she doesn't commit suicide, she will be able to have no worries about food and clothing in this life.

"Brother, have you decided on the role of your "Operation Mekong" project?"

Listening to Shu Chang's voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Fei felt something was wrong.

This girl has a hot temper in private, and speaks like a boy, but she has never shown such a shy tone.

"Not yet." Chen Fei asked tentatively: "Why? Do you want to guest star? There are a few roles that are more suitable for you. If you want to come, I will confirm them for you directly."

"No, no, no!" Shu Chang quickly refused: "I asked for my little cousin. She came back from studying abroad and wants to re-enter the film and television industry, but there is no suitable opportunity."

Hearing this, Chen Fei suddenly understood.

If nothing unexpected happened, Shu Chang should have gone to her uncle's house again, but she was very unlucky to be drafted by her step-aunt.

Recalling the various ways her aunt had used her over the years, Chen Fei curled his lips.

This family is just like leeches, sucking blood from Shu Chang all the time, as if they would not stop until they sucked her dry.

Shu Chang needs to give them face, but Chen Fei does not.

And more importantly, Song Zuer is not a good person!

"I don't have a role suitable for her here."

Chen Fei refused directly, and then found an excuse to hang up the phone.

Listening to the busy tone coming from the phone, Shu Chang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then her face changed to an embarrassed expression again.

"Aunt, I'm sorry, Director Chen currently has no role suitable for my cousin."

"What? No role suitable for Zuer?"

Across the sofa, Shu Chang's step-aunt frowned, as if a knot could never be untied.

Listening to Shu Chang's words, her eyes flickered, revealing a bit of cunning and calculation: "Aren't you on good terms with Director Chen? Can't you tell him? Ask him to add a role?"

"..."

Shu Chang opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time.

This chatterbox, and asked Chen Fei to add a role, how could she have such a big face!

The uncle sitting next to him seemed to see Shu Chang's embarrassment, and hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Oh, forget it if it doesn't work, we can find other suitable crews in the future."

"Heh." The aunt suddenly sneered, the corners of her mouth drooped, forming a mean arc: "You have been in the entertainment industry for so many years, can't you even do such a small thing?"

The expression on Shu Chang's face became more and more embarrassed.

She was a little restless, and hurriedly found an excuse to stand up and said, "I'll think of a way. I'll go to the company tomorrow to find him and try my best to win him over."

"Oh, you have to hurry up, don't waste Zul's acting skills."

"Okay, I know."

Shu Chang responded and walked out the door.

Seeing that she was about to leave, her uncle hurriedly shouted, "Why are you in such a hurry? You can have lunch before leaving!"

Hearing the voice, Shu Chang stopped and subconsciously looked back.

I saw that her uncle had stood up and walked towards her.

Then her aunt pursed her lips tightly with a barely noticeable sneer, and she had no intention of keeping her at all.

As for the cousin who had just returned from abroad, she was playing a game console at the moment, and she had no intention of getting up to keep her at all.

Looking at this scene, Shu Chang's heart suddenly clenched, and a wave of pain surged out.

She forced a smile at her uncle who was chasing after her and said, "No, uncle, I'm not hungry. I have something else to do, so I'll go back to the company first."

"Hey, then...then be careful on the road!"

Uncle saw that he couldn't persuade her, so he could only stand at the door and wave goodbye reluctantly.

At the moment when the elevator door was about to close, Shu Chang heard the sarcasm of his aunt very clearly: "You raised her so much in vain, but she didn't even help her cousin. What an ungrateful person."

A tear fell from her eye socket and fell heavily in the elevator.

Shu Chang felt extremely uncomfortable. She helped buy the house and car of her uncle's family, and spent a full seven figures!

But now, just because she didn't help her cousin get a role, she became an ungrateful person in her aunt's mouth.

She really couldn't understand what she had to do to get the slightest bit of family affection that others could easily get.

…

In a blink of an eye, the 27th arrived quietly.

Under the auspices of Natasha, "Now You See Me 2" held a grand premiere event in North America.

Not surprisingly, the relevant news was immediately reprinted by domestic media.

"The Hollywood film "Now You See Me 2", produced by Waltons Pictures, directed by Oscar-winning female director Catherine, and written by Chen Fei, successfully held its premiere in Hollywood today."

"It is reported that the film will be officially launched in theaters around the world on September 1st for public screening."

"Another Hollywood movie directed and written by Chen Fei is coming soon, so please look forward to it!"

On Weibo's hot search list, news about "Now You See Me 2" only occupied the list for one morning, and then was replaced by other news.

"Reprinted from The Hollywood Daily: According to an external announcement from Volton Pictures, the sci-fi thriller "Global Storm" to be directed by Roland Emmerich will officially begin casting in three days.

Since the film needs to be shot in China, the crew will next send relevant personnel to China for casting. "

As soon as this news came out, the industry was excited again!

According to external reports, the investment in "Global Storm" is as high as 120 million US dollars, and it will be distributed globally in the future.

This can prove that this is a proper super science fiction blockbuster!

If you can participate in it, whether it is your own influence or status, you will definitely usher in a huge improvement!

However, just as many actors and agencies in the industry were taking notice of the news, another piece of news was reproduced by domestic media.

"The casting for "Global Storm" will be conducted at Feiyue Film and Television Company and will be conducted on an invitation-only basis. Applications from any actors or agencies will not be accepted."

As soon as this news came out, it immediately poured cold water on the mainland film and television industry.

Hollywood production crews adopt an invitation-only casting process. Doesn't this mean that they are preparing to appoint actors?

And if nothing else goes wrong, the actor selected in the end will definitely be a contracted artist under the Feiyinghuang Agency.

"Fuck? Isn't this fishing?"

"Can you still play like this? Are you willing to give up your face just for the sake of popularity?"

"He gave us a little hope first, and then he slapped us with a big slap in the face. It's really interesting."

"Monopoly! This is simply a shameful monopoly!"

"We can no longer let Feiyue Film and Television do this. They have taken away all the good resources. Why?"

"resist……"

Although the matter has not yet been finalized, there have been many dissatisfied voices in the circle, and without exception, they are all saying that Chen Fei is too domineering.

These sounds inevitably reached Chen Fei's ears.

However, he didn't care at all about this, and was even a little surprised:

"You mean that many brokerage companies are preparing to join forces to boycott Feiyue Film and Television?"

"That's right." Across the desk, Su Guohai frowned slightly: "I heard that it seemed to be led by a certain vice president of the Actors Association. He suggested that all registered actors and agencies join forces to boycott the films produced by our company. Movie.

Even those special and long-term contract actors in Hengdian are within the scope of restrictions. "

"Hahaha!" Chen Fei couldn't help but laugh: "Does this mean that in the future, our crew will not even think about recruiting extra actors after going to Hengdian?"

"Yes, that's probably what it means."

"Okay, I understand, you go ahead."

Chen Fei suppressed his smile, so that he didn't lose his composure too much.

He really couldn't figure out whether these people's minds were filled with water and they could actually come up with such fearless resistance?

Are there restrictions on actors?

Just because he is the vice president, he wants to restrict the entire actor circle? It's just nonsense.

Not to mention a vice president, even the president of the Actors Guild would not dare to do such a thing!

Whenever he has such an idea or shows signs of action, the position of president will be removed before the order is issued!

Chen Fei simply took this as a joke.

I have to say, it's really funny.

…

After several months of "competition", the audition for "Mermaid" finally came to the final moment.

The casting of the male lead and female supporting role, which Zhou Xingchi is responsible for, has also come to an end.

At the audition site, watching the various interactions between Deng Chao and Zhang Yuqi, he nodded with satisfaction and already made a decision in his heart.

For Zhou Xingchi, Deng Chao's acting skills are still far behind his own, but even so, they are still qualified.

After all, acting skills cannot be forced. It is simply wishful thinking to expect everyone to reach his level and deeply understand the essence of "nonsensical".

In fact, among his initial choices, Crest was the most suitable candidate.

However, this guy really didn't love himself. When his career was booming, he actually made such a "cheating" operation, which directly ruined his bright future.

However, Zhou Xingchi will not give up on him. The two parties have had some discussions before, and Huaixi will join "Mermaid" as a guest star.

"Okay, stop for a moment."

Watching Deng Chao and Zhang Yuqi's actions becoming more and more ambiguous, Zhou Xingchi called a halt in time.

If he didn't call a halt, Zhang Yuqi might have to perform some clips from a third-level film.

It's better to put such wonderful scenes in the feature film. Now it's just an audition, and there's no need for them to let go of their nature too much.

"Director Zhou, how is it? Was my performance just now okay?"

Deng Chao stared at Zhou Xingchi with anticipation on his face. He was very nervous, but also a little expectant.

If he can be selected, his status in the circle will be able to go to the next level!

Zhou Xingchi nodded slightly and was about to say something, but at this time, the assistant suddenly walked in from the door and reminded: "Director Zhou, Director Xu Ke is here."

"Well, why is he here?"

Zhou Xingchi was a little surprised. Didn't they agree to participate in the cameo in the film before? Why did he come here for the audition?

The assistant took two steps forward and whispered, "Director Xu Ke brought someone with him."

"Who?"

"It's the idol artist who came back from South Korea and recently entered the Beijing circle, Wu Yifan."

Hearing this name, Zhou Xingchi frowned immediately!

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