Chapter 1025 Casting (24)

"Parasite" is "Parasite"...

The Jin family, who lives at the bottom of society, had to live in a semi-basement because of bankruptcy, barely surviving.

By chance, the son of the Jin family got the opportunity to be an English tutor for the daughter of a wealthy family, and then introduced his sister to be an art tutor, earning a good salary.

Due to the "innocence and simplicity" of the rich, the brother and sister used unethical means to replace the original driver and housekeeper with their own parents, and the family successfully "parasitized" in an upper-class family.

The opportunity also happened at this time.

A heavy rain changed everyone's fate.

The former housekeeper suddenly returns and reveals the secret of a basement beneath the mansion where her husband has been living for years to hide from debts.

As a result, the fates of the two lower-class families are linked. While they understand each other, they are also at odds with each other. In order to compete for living space, they have to fight with their lives.

The arrival of the master makes the second half of the movie full of tension.

The climax comes at the end of the movie, when the struggle between two low-class families develops from underground to above ground: the former housekeeper dies, her husband rushes out of the basement and kills the Jin family's daughter, but the Jin family's father reveals his identity because of the wealthy "master" Disgusted by his own smell, he realized the connection between the two lower-class families, and suddenly realized something, and killed the male host...

This script is not in line with China’s national conditions!

You see, the male protagonist's family, the male protagonist, has very good English skills; the male protagonist's sister can make the daughter of a rich family listen to her at the first meeting, and she has certain artistic attainments; the male protagonist's father, has a The car is a luxury car, and the driving is particularly smooth; the male protagonist’s mother can take care of the daily life of a wealthy family very well, and fully meets the requirements of a housekeeper...

English, art, luxury car driving skills, housekeeping, these are not characteristics of a poor family.

Moreover, most people speak in a manner consistent with their class and circle. They usually live in a basement and interact with people at the lowest level of society. They never say a curse word, but suddenly they become elites who have studied abroad. They speak eloquently. Is it possible? ?

So, this is actually a fable.

Chi Guo’s reflection on the gap between rich and poor…

In essence, "Parasite" is actually a spectacle movie made for the middle class showing the upper class and the lower class - the story of typical characters in a typical environment.

Shen Xudong prefers "Burning"...

"Burning" focuses on the presentation of blank space and artistic conception, gives character settings, environmental background, and the rest happens naturally...

But from memory, "Parasite" is obviously more in line with Western tastes. Most importantly, this movie won an Oscar...

Therefore, Shen Xudong chose "Parasite"...

It’s not a proactive pandering, it’s meaningful for promoting PPTV and Tianmei Media!

However, Ah Mou’s casting...isn’t it always his decision?

Why would you ask Shen Xudong for his opinion?

…

As I said before, Zhang Yimou doesn’t pay much attention to the entertainment industry.

At that time, there was a group in Taiwan called F4, which was popular all over the country. A reporter interviewed Zhang Yimou and asked him what he thought of F4. Zhang Yimou looked surprised, isn't F4 that American fighter jet?

The way he chooses his heroines is very special.

The assistant director projected all the women's photos on the big screen, and then Zhang Yimou took a look and turned to the next page...

When I find the right one, I immediately make a decision!

This is something everyone in the industry knows.

Before capital entered the entertainment industry in a big way, looking for girls could be said to be a way of class advancement...

Besides, finding a girl is already an honor for an actor...

There's no reason why you can't find the right actor!

Therefore, when Shen Xudong met Ah Mou, his first words were: "You really can't find a suitable actress?"

"I heard that the company has a rule that it is best to use the company's actors for casting!"

"...No, it's a priority..." Shen Xudong explained: "We originally set this rule mainly to attract actors to sign with our company... After all, most actors are not irreplaceable!"

"Irreplaceable?"

"For example, in "The Return", can you think of a more suitable actor than Director Chen?"

"Oh, you mean uniqueness!"

"Yes, yes! That's what I mean."

Zhang Yimou smiled: ""Parasite" is a fable. I plan to go to Thailand to film it. The actors don't have to be too unique...the age is right and the image is good, that's about it!"

"Okay, I'll ask Chen Xi if he has a suitable candidate!"

In fact, there was one thing that Amou didn't say - he wanted to repay the company.

Zhang Yimou actually knows very well that the heroine he chose is very popular with capital...

Just look at Nini. Last year she received more than a dozen endorsements, including many from high-end luxury brands.

…

Chen Xi is chatting with Tan Songyun about the drama "The Best of Us"...

To be precise, it is Xiaotian drama project.

At that time, the company strongly promoted Zhao Liying and used Xiaotian drama.

Now, if the company wants to create new ‘traffic’, it will naturally use sweet dramas!

The difference is that this time, there are more reserves, including three campus youth dramas: "To Our Simple Little Beauty", "The Best of Us", and "Suddenly This Summer". In addition, "Love Travels Through Thousands of Years" and "The Pot in the Flower Room" Three costume dramas: "Chef" and "The Princess Arrives"...

Chen Xi is more optimistic about "The Best of Us" because this drama is a drama that Shen Xudong has highlighted. The male protagonist is Bai Jingting - no way, Bai Jingting's youthful feeling is too strong. Compared with actors of the same age group, The boy felt that he was invincible.

Tan Songyun was troubled: "But this Geng Geng is only 16 years old..."

Chen Xi stretched out his hand and pinched her chubby face: "...With your face, let alone 16 years old, even 14 years old doesn't feel inappropriate!"

"...Then I'll take it,"

Indeed, in the juvenile circle, Tan Songyun is almost a rare opponent!

However, she also has pursuits, and continued: "I also want to take the role of "Love in Love for Thousand Years"!

"...Okay, who told you to come early? Let me tell you, Mao Xiaotong, Cai Wenjing...wait a minute, I will answer the phone..."

While talking, Chen Xi received a call from Shen Xudong. Chen Xi was surprised: "How old is the actress...?"

"Less than twenty...what about your temperament?"

Shen Xudong on the other end of the phone seemed to be discussing with someone, and then said: "One is more cute, the other has a cold temperament, but he feels very cheerful when he smiles..."

"age?"

"The first one is about 15 years old. You ask Guan Xiaotong to come and try it out. The second one... Cai Wenjing and Mao Xiaotong are coming over. Let's try acting!"

Just as Chen Xi was about to agree, he glanced at Tan Songyun standing in front of him, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Is Tan Songyun okay?"

"She's...too sweet!"

"I mean playing the 15-year-old girl."

Shen Xudong on the other end of the phone thought for a while: "That's okay, you can ask her to come over and try..."

"Okay...where to go?"

"Zhang Yimou Film Studio... We are selecting two female leads for the new film directed by Zhang Yimou..."