Chapter 324: Stay Calm, Scheduled, Too Bad

"Axing, it seems you are not surprised at all?"

After Zu Ming finished explaining the results to Lin Xing, he looked at Lin Xing and said a little surprised.

"Haha, Director Ancestor, I'm not a fool. I have already decided on Dong Yang before. It's very difficult for me to really change Director Xie's heart."

Lin Xing smiled and said: "Besides, I won't be lucky enough to meet a director like you every time."

This is really Lin Xing's innermost thoughts.

The outside world only thinks that Lin Xing is naive, but in fact, Lin Xing really has expectations in his heart.

Zu Ming was happy when he heard Lin Xing's words: "If this is the case, why do you still come for the interview?"

Lin Xing explained: "On the one hand, it's because Director Xie's final work is so tempting. What's more, I really like Hong Yi after reading the character introduction. I want to try my best to give it a try. I also talked with Fan Xingyan when I was recording in Lin'an a few days ago. She said that an actor should have a sense of hunger and never give up easily when encountering a good role. When we meet in a narrow road, the brave will win. I think this is right..."

What's more, Lin Xing felt that he had not wasted anything.

"Although I can't act, it was quite enjoyable to do it during the audition."

Lin Xing finally said with a smile.

Zu Ming said: "Actually, I have read the entire script, and I really think you are quite suitable for the role of Hong Yi, but after all, Dong Yang has already decided on it, and Dong Yang is more suitable..."

Lin Xing said: "I understand, so I can understand that there is still a certain gap between me and teachers like Dong Yang, not only in acting skills, but also in experience, knowledge, and deep understanding of characters."

"Well, age is equally important for actors, so many actors will accumulate experience in middle age."

Zu Ming looked at Lin Xing and said, "I believe that when you reach forty or even fifty, you will definitely have a qualitative improvement."

Zu Ming is really not polite about this.

He admires Lin Xing more. He has seen a lot of talented young actors like Zu Ming, but for an actor, not only talent is needed, but also strong self-control, because there are too many temptations in this industry.

Not to mention other people, let's just say that Zheng Zhou, whom Zu Ming likes very much, is like this. He sells chef personas and insists on making money on variety shows. As a result, he has a big face and thick neck and has become a cook.

There are also some actors who became famous at a young age, but lost their ambition early on, and were even eliminated before the age of 30.

Why do people often talk about the curse of child stars?

It’s because there are so many temptations in the entertainment industry.

But Lin Xing in front of him shocked Zu Ming the first time they met.

When Feng Gang said that he would introduce Lin Xing to audition for the role of Zhou Bo, Zu Ming's first reaction was, are you kidding me?

Why would an illiterate traffic come to join in the fun?

As a result, Lin Xing's performance was not only excellent, but he also had a profound understanding of the character Zhou Bo, even far beyond Zu Ming's own opinion.

Acting in the "evil" direction was proposed by Lin Xing.

So Zu Ming questioned Feng Gang and understood Feng Gang.

And today, when Zu Ming heard that Lin Xing had come for an interview, Zu Ming really kept introducing Lin Xing to Xie Qiang. He told Xie Qiang that Lin Xing had a very high level of understanding and his acting skills were not yet ready. This was all due to Lin Xing. The advantages.

This is not to say that Dong Yang is not good. On the contrary, Dong Yang's acting skills are still very strong, but the actors in Shuquan now have a small flaw. They act too pretentiously, or they can't help but think of Fan.

This audience doesn't think it's a big deal because they have certain filters, but "Never Stop" spans nearly 40 years, and in the end, the old Hung Yi doesn't need to set an example.

Therefore, many people are worried that young actors cannot play the role of the elderly, but Zu Ming is even more worried that these uncle actors will not be able to play the role of the elderly.

However, Xie Qiang felt that Zu Ming was overthinking. Dong Yang's acting skills and understanding were inferior to Lin Xing's, not to mention what was the director's job?

Isn't it just to guide actors?

What's more, Xie Qiang still knows Dong Yang. He was the one who trained Dong Yang in the first place.

Let's put it this way, most of the starring actors in "Never Stop" are familiar to Xie Qiang, which also proves that Xie Qiang's talents are all over the world.

"Director Ancestor, will you join the cast of "Always Connected" next time?"

Lin Xing asked Zu Ming.

Zu Ming shook his head and said: "No, I just happened to come to the studio these days to give some advice on casting and scripts, because my new drama has also started filming."

"oh?"

Lin Xing was stunned: "The filming has started? Why haven't you heard the news?"

"It has been filming for half a month. It is an urban drama."

Zu Ming said with a smile: "I wanted to make a second film right after "The Big Brother", but the script has always been difficult to get right, so I wanted to make an urban drama first to make a transition. You can do it the day after tomorrow." Do you have time? I'm about to do a promotion, so I thought you'd come and visit me after get off work."

"the day after tomorrow??"

Lin Xing thought for a while and said: "If I have time, I should have been in the imperial capital recently. After all, this year's Venice Film Festival will start on September 1st, and the screening at the Toronto Film Festival will be from September 6th to September 10th."

Zu Ming was stunned: "Does that mean you still have schedules in July and August?"

"Yes, because after the end of Magnolia, there are quite a few scripts coming to me, but these scripts are all the same, either elites, domineering presidents, or elite characters in spy dramas..."

Lin Xing also had a headache when talking about this.

Just like when "Just Waiting for You" became a hit, a bunch of people asked him to play the role of a domineering president, and then after "Sweeping Out" became a hit, a bunch of people wanted to find him to play the role of a madman.

Now that Lin Xing has won the role of The Emperor in "For Whom the Bell Tolls", more people will definitely want him to play similar roles.

But Lin Xing didn't want to repeat himself from the beginning. He wanted to challenge all the more difficult or novel roles.

As mentioned before, only in this way can Lin Xing grow rapidly.

"Then when you visit the class the day after tomorrow, do you want to do some scenes?"

Zu Ming suddenly said: "There is a college student role that is more suitable for you. He is not a domineering president, but someone who is bullied by a domineering president."

Lin Xing did not hesitate at all: "Okay, I was just thinking about whether Director Zu could give me a chance to perform a few shows. Now is the time. What time should I arrive the day after tomorrow?"

Zu Ming laughed loudly: "Don't worry, just come whenever you have time. The day after tomorrow, the drama is preparing for a media visit. The media will officially visit the team at about 10 a.m...."

Lin Xing suddenly understood, and he said directly: "Okay, Director Zu, I will be there at 10:10, just in time to interact with the media and promote it. By the way, which role do I need to play? Can you give me this script? One copy, I’ll just take a look.”

Zu Ming said 'ok' while dialing the phone: "Xiao Li, please bring the script from my car. Yes, it's from the tavern next door."

Less than 10 minutes later, Zu Ming’s assistant Xiao Li sent the script.

"Axing, just go back and take a look. You want to play the heroine's childhood sweetheart..."

Zu Ming handed over the script and said, "If you have any suggestions, you can mention them. We will talk about it together on the day of the visit."

Lin Xing nodded slightly: "Okay."

Lin Xing and Zu Ming had a meal together at noon, and called Feng Wei, Wei Fei, and Liu Zhou over for a small gathering.

"I just told my ancestor that this is all within expectations, so please don't try to persuade me. I'm not that fragile yet."

Lin Xing couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw Feng Wei, Wei Fei, and Liu Zhou taking turns to persuade him.

You must know that he really doesn't think this is anything.

While Lin Xing was having dinner with others, paparazzi on Weibo took photos of Lin Xing coming to Lin Xing's studio.

Not only Lin Xing, but also many familiar characters.

Because there are no secrets in the industry, everyone knows that "Always On" is currently undergoing promotions and interviews, so the paparazzi are watching the studio.

What's more, Lin Xing has basically not interviewed anyone since Magnolia won the title of The Emperor, and the movie newspaper for that interview has not yet started to go on sale.

It is precisely because of this that the paparazzi naturally want to find Lin Xing as much as possible.

Especially recently, Lin Xing has been discussing with "Always Offline". In addition, Lin Xing and Hou Jianlai's fan circles have been at war with each other.

At this time, everyone wanted to know where Lin Xing had gone.

I have to say that the paparazzi are still capable. Although Lin Xing denied the so-called participation in the second male lead in "Never Stop", everyone still thinks that what if Lin Xing comes at this time? ?

What's more, there are a few paparazzi who may not be able to keep an eye on Lin Xing, but they think there is no problem keeping an eye on Xie Qiang's studio.

What if Lin Xing comes? ? ?

Lin Xing has not had many appearances in the past, and it is precisely for this reason that it is basically impossible to follow him. Just like Lin Xing became a mentor in "Reinventing the Actor", not many people knew about it.

At this time, "Reinventing the Actor" had not yet been promoted, so Lin Xing went to Lin'an to participate in this recording and did not know yet.

Nowadays, everyone is still watching the drama "Never Stop".

This time, it wasn't just one paparazzi who came to Xie Qiang's studio to take photos of Lin Xing, but multiple paparazzi discovered it.

"Let me go, is Lin Xing telling lies?? Didn't he say that he would not participate in the second male lead in "Always Connected"??"

"Yes, I also think Lin Xing is talking nonsense. If he doesn't play the second male lead, why is he coming to Xie Qiang's studio??"

"Think about it, what if Lin Xing plays the male lead??"

"How is this possible?? Stop talking nonsense, the male lead is already fixed on Dong Yang."

…

At this time, as "Always Offline" is being discussed more and more, many people are wondering what Lin Xing is doing? ?

Not only the outside world wants to know, but Lin Xing's fans also want to know.

No, Lin Xing’s fan base is also asking what’s going on? ? ?

Da Mao directly said in the group: "I don't know, Xing Ge's studio didn't say anything, but I think we all just need to trust Xing Ge. In the past two years, when has Xing Ge disappointed us??"

"Da Mao is right, but to be honest, I'm really a little curious. You said Brother Xing won't really play a supporting role in "Never Stop"."

"Yeah, I think it's possible. After all, this is Xie Qiang's drama, and it's Xie Qiang's final work, but I really don't think it's necessary."

"That's right, it's really not necessary. Don't forget that Brother Xing just won the Emperor of Vision. After winning the Emperor of Vision, he plays a supporting role. This doesn't look good no matter how you look at it."

"That's right, we are the Magnolia Emperors, and I heard that the most important role was taken by Hou Jianlai. Could it be that our role is not as good as Hou Jianlai's??"

"No way, if this is really the case, then I think it's too f*cking aggrieved."

...

Even Lin Xing's fans actually want to pursue their careers.

They think that they just had a fight with Hou Jianlai's fans these days, and Lin Xing's studio also said that they are not interested in the so-called second male lead, and have even rejected it.

At this time, Lin Xing suddenly went to audition again.

Damn it.

Lin Xing's fans are of course thinking that this won't be the third male lead.

Zeng Li was also a little confused at this time, because she didn't know whether the news was true or not. She just talked to Da Mao privately, and Da Mao said he didn't know either.

As for her best friend Zhao Zi, she said without thinking: "This is impossible. You have also been an entertainment reporter. You should know that Lin Xing can't play a supporting role at this time, even if he helps Dong Yang. I think the biggest possibility is that Lin Xing will make a cameo appearance."

"I think the possibility of a cameo appearance is also quite high."

Zeng Li thought for a while and said: "After all, this is Xie Qiang's final work. There should be no problem for him to make a cameo appearance in a few scenes."

But then, Zeng Li checked the news again, and she said in disbelief: "Brother Xing is actually auditioning for the leading role??"

"Ah??"

Zhao Zi hurriedly looked at Weibo at this time.

Only one very influential entertainment reporter account said directly: "Don't guess, Lin Xing didn't audition for a supporting role at all. He auditioned for the role of Hong Yi. Of course, he failed in the end because this role must belong to Dong Yang."

Some people also said under this news: "It is true."

Some people also mocked Lin Xing for being so arrogant that he thought he could play Hong Yi after winning the TV King Award? ?

"I think it's a bit funny. The role of Hong Yi needs to be played from 30 to 80 years old. How can Lin Xing play it? Can he play an 80-year-old man?"

"Yes, I have always felt that this role belongs to Dong Yang, and Dong Yang has played an old man."

"Hahaha, does Lin Xing really want to touch Dong Yang? He doesn't think that he can be as good as Dong Yang in acting after winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actor, right?"

...

Here we can see the popularity and reputation of Dong Yang, the top uncle.

You should know that if you just look at Dong Yang's Weibo, there are only a few hundred comments in the comment area with more than 10 million fans, and sometimes even the forwarding is less than 1,000.

He is a typical person who doesn't care about the fan economy.

But his reputation and popularity are very strong. I said before that Lin Xing's popularity and reputation are already very good, but sometimes I am afraid of comparison. Lin Xing is still far behind Dong Yang.

After all, Dong Yang has several blockbuster TV series, not to mention that he has been acting for nearly 30 years. Even if he has only become popular in recent years, his previous accumulation is truly a long-term accumulation.

Lin Xing didn't know about the outside world's discussion until after dinner.

"Sister Ling, don't worry about this."

Lin Xing shook her head slightly and said: "I said at the beginning that I had psychological expectations. By the way, I just forgot to tell you that I actually met Zu Ming during this audition. Zu Ming called me after the audition. He said that he hoped I would visit the class the day after tomorrow and guest-star in a few scenes..."

"Oh, okay, anyway, we haven't chosen a very suitable script yet, so if you are willing to guest-star, then guest-star."

Ding Chunling didn't say anything.

After all, Zu Ming's plays are generally not too bad.

"Okay, I won't go back to the studio. I just happened to read Zu Ming's script these two days. Even if it's a guest-star, I need to understand this character."

Lin Xing was about to not go to the studio, but Ding Chunling felt that Lin Xing still had to come to the studio.

"Killing Ading" can be officially announced.

After all, this movie is not like other movies. Currently, "Killing Ading" is preparing to participate in Venice and Toronto at the same time.

So everyone has considered setting the release date on September 15th.

According to the current expectations, after the Toronto Film Festival ends on September 10th, it can be quickly screened.

The preview will last for five days to build a good reputation.

Then it will be officially released on September 15th, and this schedule will last until National Day.

Anyway, the box office will be about the same.

The opinions of the Imperial Capital Mingda Film Distribution Company are similar. Don't think too much about the box office of art films, just build a good reputation.

After all, this movie is mainly for awards.

It would be even better if "Killing Ading" could win an award at the Venice Film Festival.

Venice is for awards, and the Toronto Film Festival is for reputation.

An hour and a half later, Lin Xing arrived at the studio.

Meng Yan happened to come here specially, and then the promotion of "Killing Ading" was officially launched.

"Our main intention is to promote this film as much as possible, and even to make the audience like it and be interested in it. Why didn't the box office of previous art films be high? It's because the style was too high."

"So I think the name of "Killing Ading" is very good now. It's simple and crude and can attract everyone's attention."

"We haven't promoted the Venice Film Festival nomination yet. We are preparing for this time. Today, we will throw out the news that "Killing Ading" has been shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival."

"Take advantage of the current popularity and simply promote it. Then there will be no problem in rushing to the hot search."

"The release date will be officially set tomorrow."

...

In the conference room, Meng Yan talked freely.

For her, managing such an art film is a piece of cake. Of course, Meng Yan also wants to make her company famous with this art film.

The box office is expected to be 50 million.

In Meng Yan's opinion, if "Killing Ading" can reach 50 million, then this art film can definitely achieve a certain degree of success.

After all, most art films can hardly even make 10 million.

Lin Xing didn't say anything.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

"I have no opinion. Just tell me what you need me to cooperate with next."

Lin Xing smiled and said, "Everything is for the movie."

Everything is for the movie.

Lin Xing also said it in the "Killing Ading" group, mainly to tell some actors.

Needless to say, Wei Fei, Lin Xing just met her this morning.

As for An Yifeng, Lin Xing seems to have not seen her since the last visit.

As for the other actors in "Killing Ading", it goes without saying that they are still struggling for life. Many of them are still minor roles. Their biggest success is to participate in this movie.

Many people even pretend that they can let more people in the industry see them with this movie.

So when Lin Xing posted the news that the release date was about to be set in the group, it can be said that many people launched the "applause" emoticon package.

Half an hour later, Lin Xing received a call from An Yifeng.

"Axing, I was just filming and just got my phone. Is it going to be set so early??"

An Yifeng frowned and said, "It's still two and a half months away from mid-September."

"It's not early. If it's set early, it can be promoted early. Besides, this is an art film. The box office may be poor. At this time, it should be set early to promote it."

Lin Xing explained with a smile.

An Yifeng said "Oh", and then asked about the situation of "Never Breaking Line". It is obvious that An Yifeng is also a surfing expert.

Lin Xing said again.

"I see."

An Yifeng sighed: "That's a pity. After all, this is Xie Qiang's final work. If you can play the leading actor, your status will definitely be raised to a higher level. Even if there is another spy war drama, maybe you can really become the number one spy war hero."

"Hahaha, how can it be so smooth?"

Lin Xing shook his head and laughed: "We actors are often helpless. All we can do is control what we can do, work hard, and act diligently..."

"Axing, I think you can go to the Central Academy of Drama or the Shanghai Theatre Academy."

An Yifeng suddenly said.

Lin Xing was puzzled: "Why should I go there?"

"Your tone is the same as that of the teachers of the Central Academy of Drama and the Shanghai Theatre Academy. I think it's a waste for you not to be a teacher."

An Yifeng teased a few words and then hung up the phone.

Lin Xing didn't expect An Yifeng to mock him like this.

I am considered an old cadre? ? ?

That won't work.

Lin Xing doesn't want to manipulate the character of the old cadre. Not only does he not know how to manipulate this character, he doesn't want to manipulate any character.

Because it's easy to manipulate a character, and a character can reap a wave of dividends, but it won't work afterwards, because the character collapses too much, and then it will backfire.

So what Lin Xing just said to An Yifeng was really right.

He really thinks it's good to work hard and act diligently.

More importantly, isn't it good to have a job like an actor? ? ?

As for suffering?

Lin Xing really doesn't think so. Every time he sees many people talking about selling misery, Lin Xing wants to say, "You don't have to do it."

For the next day and a half, Lin Xing has been reading the script at home.

Lin Xing finished reading Zu Ming's TV series script

So what can I say? ? ?

Lin Xing always feels that the script of this TV series is a bit weird, or the three views in the whole play are a bit wrong.

Because after watching this drama, Lin Xing felt that if you have money, you can really do whatever you want.

Of course, this is true, but if a male lead relies on money to rob someone else's girlfriend, and then seriously injures the other party, and finally kills the person, and then you are still affectionate.

There is no problem with this being a villain, but the male lead, there is something wrong.

After all, the audience really likes the kind protagonist.

And the supporting role that Lin Xing is going to play is this unlucky guy.

The supporting role is called Shangshan, a college student from a mountain village. He was admitted to the university through his own efforts, and he became the president of the student union in the university. He is helpful and very kind. He often does charity and goes to nursing homes and orphanages to volunteer.

In his sophomore year, Shangshan met the heroine Nannan when he went to the orphanage to volunteer.

So what Zu Ming said about him and the heroine being childhood sweethearts does not count, it can only be said to be a student love.

But for an ordinary person, for a college student, sometimes having a good-looking girlfriend is not necessarily a good thing.

Look, Shangshan’s girlfriend Nannan attracted the attention of the male protagonist because she was too beautiful.

The male protagonist is already a successful person with a successful career. He can’t be considered the richest man, but he is already an outstanding young entrepreneur.

So the male protagonist saw Nan Nan by chance and said that he would not marry her unless she was the female protagonist.

As a result, during an entanglement with the male protagonist, Shang Shan saw it and beat the male protagonist violently.

…

Finally, how did the male protagonist get the female protagonist? ?

Due to an accident, Shangshan was blown away by a gas tank while eating fried pancakes on the roadside. The operation required 1.5 million, but Shangshan couldn't afford such a large sum of money, let alone his girlfriend.

How can two college graduates come up with it? ?

So Nannan went to beg the male protagonist. The male protagonist said that 1.5 million is fine, but you have to let me support you for a year, and you can't see your boyfriend again.

…

how to say? ? ?

As a normal person, what is your first reaction when you see this plot? ?

Where is the male protagonist here?

Isn't this a villain? ?

Of course, there must be various plots showing how attractive the male protagonist is, how many male protagonists are young and promising, caring, and even how kind the male protagonist is, etc.

Later, the script also said that the female protagonist was gradually impressed by the charm of the male protagonist, and then fell in love with him.

There is a bit of a marriage-first-love-later approach.

As for the character played by Lin Xing, Shang Shan, he mainly plays the role of him. Although he had surgery to save his life after the explosion, he also lost the job he was about to get in a large company.

Then while he was recuperating, he discovered that his girlfriend had never come to see him. Especially when he saw his girlfriend and the hero together, he was shocked.

As for the ending, let alone jumping off the building.

Because he couldn't stand his girlfriend's betrayal, and because he was disappointed with this love, he jumped off the building.

As Zu Ming said, this is really different from his previous roles.

However, this drama has been filming for some time, and Lin Xing feels that there is no need to comment on the script.

He's just a cameo anyway.

The next day, Lin Xing was picked up by the crew's car.

At this time, there were already quite a few people in the crew.

Because today is the media visit day, many people and media came to visit the class.

First of all, this is Zu Ming's first TV series after "Anti-Gangster". Secondly, the lineup of this TV series is pretty good. Both the male and female protagonists are relatively popular recently, and they are not popular entertainers.

Apart from that, the supporting cast is also okay, all of them are veteran actors.

So the media team was preparing to be interviewed, and Lin Xing arrived at this time.

"Lin Xing, are you here to visit the class??"

"Lin Xing, is it true that the Internet said that you were rejected as the male lead in "Online" when you auditioned??"

"Lin Xing, when will the movie "Killing Arden" be scheduled???"

"Lin Xing, "Killing Arden" was shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival the day before yesterday. Do you have any expectations for the awards???"

…

In an instant, all the media were surrounding Lin Xing.

Obviously, the cast in this drama is indeed very strong, but they are still not as eye-catching as Lin Xing.

Facing everyone, Lin Xing said with a smile: "I am not only visiting the team, but also joining the team."

"ah???"

Many media were stunned for a moment, and then exploded with a bang.

You must know that today is the first time for the media to visit the cast of "Love Is Not Easy". This drama has not even been officially announced yet, but we have just met the leading actors.

These leading actors do not include Lin Xing.

So what does this mean? ?

"Are you a guest star in this show??"

A reporter asked quickly.

Lin Xing nodded lightly: "Yes, it's a guest appearance, so everyone needs to continue to promote our drama "Love Is Not Easy"."

"Well, I'm not playing a domineering president. This time I'm playing an ordinary person who is bullied by a domineering president."

"'Killing Arden' was originally going to be released yesterday, but today it's not scheduled to be released. I just thought I could promote it today, so everyone will report it later, and we will officially announce the release date today. "

"I really like Director Xie's work "Never Stop", especially I think the role of Hong Yi is different from my previous roles, so I wanted to give it a try, but I still failed. But I I don’t think it’s embarrassing to lose to Teacher Dong.”

…

Anyway, "Always Offline" was officially announced yesterday, so Lin Xing can almost say it.

I have to say that the so-called audition for "Always On" is actually mostly a one-step process. If you think about it, all the actors would be ready within two or three days of auditioning.

And Zu Ming also said that this TV series will start filming in mid-July.

Very fast

Therefore, Lin Xing felt that the actor should have been ready long ago.

"Lin Xing, since the official release date will be announced soon, can you please reveal the release date? Is it set for the National Day?"

A reporter asked again.

Lin Xing shook his head and said: "Of course not. The National Day schedule is too strong. How can our movie be a rival? We have set it on 915."