Invitation

"Yes, this movie is positioned as a commercial film, a commercial comedy. The first protagonist is a smart kid. Yes, the actor for this kid has been decided. He has worked with me in a movie before. He is very talented. His name is Huang Feng."

"We still hope that at least one big star can play these two stupid thieves. Otherwise, the impact on the film's later schedule will be too great. Without a big star, it will not be able to get a schedule."

"Teacher Jia Long will play?"

Lu Yanhe was stunned.

"But the absolute protagonist of this movie is still this kid. He has been the absolute protagonist in Teacher Jia Long's movies over the years. It's impossible to invite him. Moreover, he will be busy with the Spring Festival promotion of "Lost in Thailand" during the winter vacation this year. I guess he doesn't have time."

"Where is Liu Teli?"

"Teacher Liu?" Lu Yanhe was stunned.

Liu Teli... This big star who is famous for playing small people in the market has indeed never entered Lu Yanhe's mind before.

On the one hand, because he doesn't play this kind of spoof comedy, he was not in Lu Yanhe's actor portrait at the beginning. On the other hand, in Lu Yanhe's mind, Liu Teli is an academic actor who pursues art and walks the path of a performing artist. Isn't it a waste of talent for him to play in the movie "Home Alone"?

However, when the image of Liu Teli in his mind was linked to the stupid thief in "Home Alone", Lu Yanhe inexplicably felt that... there was some coincidence.

Liu Teli can definitely play an interesting role.

This feeling is like I didn't think of it before, but now that I think of it, it seems that there is no one more suitable than him.

Moreover, Liu Teli's popularity and the topic that would be generated if he participated in this movie also fully meet their requirements for actors.

That is... Mr. Liu Teli may not be willing to play.

Three visits to the thatched cottage.

This word emerged in Lu Yanhe's mind.

Since everyone thinks it is suitable, you should visit the thatched cottage three times.

With this idea in mind, Lu Yanhe immediately told Chen Yin and others.

Chen Yin was stunned and asked, "If we invite Mr. Liu Teli to play the role, should the character settings of the two stupid thieves be modified?"

In the script, the two stupid thieves are middle-aged people between 30 and 40 years old.

Lu Yanhe said, "Neither the relationship between the characters nor the script needs to be changed. The two stupid thieves in the script are also a relationship between a leader and a coordinator. They are both stupid, but one thinks he is smart. If Mr. Liu can play the role, he will definitely play the role of the leader. With his age, in his early 50s, he will be the wise man of the two-person team. The other thief will have to be changed to a younger one, one with a dumber brain but a taller image."

Chen Yin thought about it carefully and it was indeed the case according to the script of "Home Alone".

Chen Yin added: "The theme of this movie is actually the most suitable for the Spring Festival."

"The biggest feature of this comedy is that it is combined with children's movies." Lu Yanhe said, "It is a family comedy, and its theme is the concept of family."

"Can we find more big-name actors to guest star?" Chen Yin said, "I know that the most important thing about a movie is the content. The content must be good. I think the theme and content of this movie are good enough. The jokes are dense and refreshing, which is completely different from the comedy movies on the market. However, the better the content, the greater the publicity required to make people know about it. This movie is not a group drama. If Liu Teli alone competes for the Spring Festival, it will still not be as good as other movies."

Lu Yanhe thought for a while and said: "But the role that can guest star in this movie, Parents, police, neighbors, airport attendants..."

"Then let's invite popular stars to play these roles." Chen Yin said, "Only in this way can we get tickets for the Spring Festival."

Lu Yanhe asked: "How is the director search going?"

Chen Yin: "Lu Xiaochuan, who we had our eyes on before, is considering it and promised me that he would give me an answer this week."

"Oh, by the way, if we ask Teacher Liu Teli to play, the budget may have to be increased." Chen Yin reminded, "Originally, our salary budget for the two stupid thieves was 2 million, but Teacher Liu Teli's salary is expected to be 5 million to reach his market level."

"Okay." Lu Yanhe nodded, "As for the production budget, if it is actually necessary, it can be increased."

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Lu Yanhe and his group went to Liu Teli's home for a special visit.

This long-famous performing artist, because of the relationship between the characters he played and the subject matter, he did not win the trophy for the best actor until two years ago. Before that, he was not recognized by mainstream awards.

But in the domestic environment, this has never affected his position and reputation in the industry, which shows his ability.

Lu Yanhe was thinking all the way, how should he tell Liu Teli about this movie.

He was afraid that Liu Teli would think differently and have other expectations for this movie.

If Lu Yanhe took a script of "Dragon Inn" or "Raise the Red Lantern" to Liu Teli, Lu Yanhe would not be nervous.

Because he knew that Liu Teli would definitely like such a script.

"Home Alone"...

Lu Yanhe didn't know how to describe this feeling.

It's like taking a handicraft that sells very well to an embroidery master and saying, Master, look, can you embroider this? It sells very well.

The master may kick you out directly.

Therefore, when Lu Yanhe saw Liu Teli, he said straight to the point: "This is a comedy commercial film."

Liu Teli already knew their purpose of coming.

"I heard you want me to play a thief?" he said with a smile.

Lu Yanhe nodded, "Yes, a thief who competes with a child in a battle of wits and courage."

Liu Teli asked: "Xiao Lu, can you tell me, if you could describe this movie in one sentence, how would you describe it?"

Lu Yanhe was stunned.

"ah?"

Liu Teli pointed to the script on the coffee table and said, "I'm not asking you to summarize the story. I just want to know its positioning in your heart before I read the script."

Lu Yanhe thought about it seriously and said: "For adults, it is a fairy tale in the real world. For children, it is a real story that makes them happy like a fairy tale. It is happy, warm and makes them happy." People are happy.”

Liu Teli nodded.

"I'll go to the study to read the script. You guys sit down." He picked up the script and entered the study alone.

His wife came over with refreshments and greeted them.

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Liu Teli, like many older generation artists, has experienced too many difficulties and hardships along the way.

His wife, Chen Qiang, chatted with Lu Yanhe and others, and it was only when Liu Teli came over that Lu Yanhe learned that Liu Teli had sung in an opera troupe when he was a child and had solidly honed his basic skills for many years.

Later, I joined a local theater troupe and traveled around with the troupe. I suffered a lot and gained a lot of skills. By chance, I started acting in stage plays and sketches, and then got the opportunity to act in film and television dramas.

Starting out as a supporting actor is not the same thing as being an actor now.

However, most actors in the past followed this path.

They are not actors packaged by the star industry system. Of course, in the current showbiz environment, it is still inevitable for him to become a star——

This is not a bad thing.

But their past experiences have given them a foothold in the entertainment industry, which is becoming increasingly glamorous.

This is especially true for a top actor like Liu Teli who keeps himself clean and cherishes his own feathers.

Therefore, they have very high standards when it comes to taking on roles.

This standard will not change just because you pay a lot of money, or because you are Lu Yanhe, and you are a creator with outstanding achievements.

For such an actor, in terms of commercial value, many people can despise him and despise him.

But in terms of what makes actors actors and their attainments in the performing arts, they are respected wherever they go.

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Chen Qiang said: "A big director asked him to act before, I won't say who it was. He had such a bad temper. He didn't like the character and didn't agree with the content in the script, so he declined. When others found out, they all laughed. He said that if he acted, he would be shortlisted for an acting award at worst, but he said that he just lacks awards."

Lu Yanhe shook his head and said, "Teacher Teli doesn't need awards. He is already very important. He doesn't need awards to increase everyone's recognition of him."

Chen Qiang: "That's what I say, but in the entertainment industry, there are people who flatter others and underestimate others. When he didn't win the Lingyun Award, who would have looked up to him? He suffered a lot while filming with some young idol actors. ”

"Ah? What did you suffer?" Lu Yanhe was a little surprised. "Although today's idol actors have very average professional abilities, under the supervision of so many people, they still respect the older generation of actors, right? At least their performance must be good." Show respect."

Chen Qiang smiled and shook her head.

"That's really not the case." Chen Qiang said, "Of course anyone can do superficial things, but the problem is that they will make many requests through the team and the crew without directly making them. When faced with the demands of the crew, Teli and the others can only I can cooperate. Te Li even filmed 80% of the scenes with a stunt double. Te Li had never met the actor several times in the scenes where the two of them were opposite each other.”

"What kind of actor is this? I have to block him immediately from now on." Lu Yanhe said with a dark face.

Chen Qiang: "But Teli has a high opinion of you guys. This time you are going to come over and specially ask me to buy vegetables. Later, we will cook in person. You can try our cooking skills."

"Okay, I'm so happy to be able to taste the craftsmanship of you two!" Lu Yanhe said in surprise.

Chen Qiang: "I am also very happy to meet you. I have watched many of your plays. Te Li often watches your plays and says that your plays have something that others do not have and are worth watching."

Lu Yanhe was flattered.

"No way? A performing artist like Teacher Teli, watching my play? This feeling can be written on my acting resume."

Chen Qiang: "Why are you so humble?"

"I'm not usually that humble. Now that I've come to your home, I have to be more humble. If you don't know how to be humble in front of a real artist, that's arrogance."

Lu Yanhe said it categorically.

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"Hollywood movie?"

At this moment, Jiang Yuqian looked at He Heng in surprise.

"They contacted us and wanted us to audition?"

"Yes." He Heng nodded, "It is a big production, and one of the leading actors is also a Chinese actor."

"Yan He?" Jiang Yuqian's first reaction was Lu Yanhe.

Because currently, there are only a handful of domestic actors who can play leading roles in international major productions, and the most popular one is Lu Yanhe.

"Chen Pinhe." He Heng suppressed his surprise, his eyes shining, "We have really taken the right step in our internationalization route. Yuqian, you finally got a decent heroine in a big Hollywood production! "

"It's just an audition, doesn't it count as getting it?"

"They took the initiative to contact me, and they are basically sure of it. Currently, there are not many internationally renowned actresses like you in China." He Heng said, "The hope is great."

Jiang Yuqian also showed a look of surprise.

Although she has been working hard to take the international route during this period of time, the two dramas she participated in before were all supporting roles.

It's just that one is a big production and the other is a work by a famous director, so even the supporting roles are good resources.

But of course it’s not okay to keep playing supporting roles.

Not to mention anything else, Jiang Yuqian has always played the heroine in China, but suddenly became a supporting role abroad, which always makes the Chinese people feel uncomfortable. It seems that Chinese movies and TV dramas are inferior to others, and your popular heroine can only Play a supporting role.

Fortunately, the resources for the heroine are now available.

He Heng said: "After this news is announced, your status will be further consolidated. You really don't want to act in TV series anymore, unless it is a top-notch series."

Jiang Yuqian said: "The premise is that there will always be good movies for me to act in. I can't just keep waiting just to act in movies."

"Don't worry, after these movies are released, your future movie books will definitely be indispensable." He Heng said, "Especially when "Telephone" is released at the end of the year, the current data in all aspects are very good, and the box office of this movie has exceeded 100 million. It shouldn’t be a big problem. Didn’t Lu Yanhe also say later that there is another movie script for you to act in? "

"Yan He has so many projects that he can't even handle them," Jiang Yuqian said. "Actually, I originally wanted to act in the movie "Dragon Inn", but Yan He said I wasn't suitable for the role."

"The two heroines in it are of an age you can't control now."

"I haven't acted yet." Jiang Yuqian said, "Forget it, indeed, compared with Teacher Chen Bige and Teacher Liu Zi, my acting skills are somewhat inferior."

"Don't belittle yourself, your acting skills are already very good now." He Heng said, "Besides, after these few movies, are you still short of such an opportunity?"

"Who knows, haven't you noticed? The roles that Yan He comes to me for are basically not the kind of roles that require particularly advanced acting skills. He even thinks that I can't play roles that require particularly advanced acting skills."

"If Yan He heard what you said, he would definitely feel that he had been wronged." He Heng said, "Your performance in "Squid Game" is obvious to all. Moreover, doesn't the movie "Telephone" require acting skills? You If you compare with Chen Bige, there is indeed a gap. She has been acting for many more years than you. How can you compare with her? "

"You don't understand."

"I just hope you don't get too entangled in these things. We have agreed not to compete for awards in the past few years. Moreover, Qianqian, it is not difficult to be recognized for your acting skills in a film that highlights your acting skills. If you can not In a film that focuses on acting, it’s the ability to give a performance that makes everyone’s eyes shine.”

"Just comfort me."

"I'm not trying to comfort you."

"I know that my acting skills are indeed not that good." Jiang Yuqian shook her head, "Okay, no more talking, let's just leave it at that. I hope I can successfully win the movie "Day of Destruction"."

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After Liu Teli read the script of the movie "Home Alone" in his study, he did not come out immediately.

He sat in a chair and meditated for a long time.

There is no denying that this is an interesting story.

Moreover, it is a very interesting story.

But it is true that it is a bit far from his current standards for taking on roles.

Liu Teli has always been a realistic actor.

"Home Alone" is simply untenable from a realist perspective.

If he acted in this movie, he would definitely have to change his usual acting style.

This is a very risky thing for him.

Of course, what made him hesitate was not the risk, but that it went beyond his pursuit of himself as an actor.

He couldn't say against his will that this film was a risk for him as an actor, a risk in performance.

Even if the performance style needs to be changed, it is only a technical operation.

Liu Teli knew that if he acted in this movie, it would not be difficult for him.

However, based on Linghe's positioning of "Home Alone", this movie is very likely to be a box office hit.

By then, the impression of these two stupid thieves may be deeply rooted in people's hearts.

For him, Liu Teli, perhaps the image of an actor that he finally established was bound to this role and the style of this movie. From then on, he became a professional clown type character.

Liu Teli has thought a lot and is very practical.

By his time, a blockbuster movie didn't actually mean that much.

The projects he is currently involved in and the roles he plays are not as popular as expected in "Everyone", but they are not bad.

As actor Liu Teli, he can have the aura of a "performing artist" without any risks.

He played in "Home Alone". Even if the movie was a big hit at the box office, it didn't help his acting career much. He could see that the only star of the movie was the "little ghost". The two stupid thieves, no matter how successful they were, were just stupid and funny villains.

And if he didn't play in "Home Alone", it wouldn't have any impact on his current acting career.

He didn't need popularity or traffic. At his stage, he was already a "successful" "performing artist".

These things actually lingered in his mind a long time ago.

He was convincing himself not to take this movie.

But why did he need to find so many reasons to convince himself not to take this movie?

Because as an actor, he knew very well that this was a good story, a film theme that had never appeared on the market. Similarly, this was also a film that would definitely be liked by everyone as a film story, although it did not discuss the depth of human nature or explore film art.

And the two stupid thieves in the movie would be a label-like film image.

It is not necessary for a round, multi-faceted, and complex character image to stand.

A character that reaches the extreme in a certain aspect can also be a classic.

Liu Teli saw the charm of such a character in these two stupid thieves.

They are purely bad and stupid, but they still make people feel that their badness and stupidity are a kind of fairy-tale badness and stupidity, not as bad as human nature.

It is too difficult to write such a character like this.

Liu Teli has never played such a role.

His heart is stirring.

This is his heartbeat for a role as an actor.

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Recommend the new book "The Sword of the Demon Hunter" (End of this chapter)