PNB Chapter 41 Assistant Director Lu is having an existential crisis.
Chapter 41 Assistant Director Lu is having an existential crisis.
"Director Liu, Producer Dai, President Wang, my name is Xu An, an artist from Huayi Brothers. I just finished filming Director Feng's latest movie 'Youth', where I play the second male lead."
As soon as he finished speaking, the three people opposite him simultaneously looked up at Xu An.
This introduction is very helpful; the useful information becomes clear at a glance.
That's how it is during film crew auditions; don't tell me how difficult things are at home.
A gambling father, a sick mother, a younger brother in school, and a broken woman...
None of that matters; we need to focus on explaining the most important points clearly within the limited time available.
"You're interviewing for the male lead, right? There's a script in front of you. Take a look and tell us when you're ready."
Director Liu Chang pointed to the script, then crossed his arms and calmly looked at Xu An.
Xu An had done his homework beforehand and was not flustered at all. He picked up the script and glanced at it briefly.
This part of the plot is very simple. It's when Yu Huai first meets Geng Geng and says to her that their names together mean "I'm still hung up on her".
Although the plot is simple, performing without props is quite difficult, and actors also need to showcase their strengths, which puts the auditioning actors to a real test.
If the plot is at its climax, it's easy for the actors to perform; conversely, the more mundane the plot, the harder it is to make it stand out.
Five minutes are up.
Xu An put down the script and stood up.
"I'm ready."
"Sure, let our producer help you with a scene."
Wang Xiaohui finally spoke up at the crucial moment.
He won't interfere with the casting process, but he can ask someone to help coordinate. If that doesn't work, then there's nothing he can do.
Xu An didn't care. It would be better if someone could act with him, but he could do it himself without him.
Once he got into character, Xu An quickly settled into the role.
He even activated all the buff attributes, instantly immersing the group in the experience.
The scene was simple and ended quickly, but Xu An's character was very charming, with a light in his eyes and a way of speaking.
Most importantly, this is the face that Geng Geng waited for ten years, during which she rejected Lu Xinghe a total of 65 times!
"good."
"Very infectious."
I think it's OK.
All three gave their evaluations, and Xu An's lips curled up slightly.
That's right, all that hard work collecting attribute points on set wasn't for nothing.
"Let's leave it for now. There are other people waiting. We'll let you know if it's possible."
After a moment's thought, Liu Chang made a decision.
Xu An didn't say anything about it. This was the normal procedure. Even if he was selected, the others would still need to be evaluated, just in case there were better candidates.
As soon as I stepped out of the conference room, everyone outside turned to look at me.
Seeing that Xu An appeared relaxed caused many people's expressions to darken.
Especially for Liu Haoran, this was an opportunity that the company had worked hard to secure for him. If he missed this chance, who knows when he would get another one?
No, I need to work harder during the interview!
Ignoring the stares of the crowd, Xu An quickened his pace and left the place of trouble.
Back at the company, agent Chen Hong immediately came up to him.
"How did the interview go?"
"What else can we do? Let me come back and wait for our notification."
"Then there's a good chance. Otherwise, why are you so relaxed?"
"Where is General Manager Zhao?"
"I don't know, I left with Mr. Wang early this morning."
It's strange that Wang Zhonglei can get up so early; it's completely unlike his personality.
However, Xu An didn't care. Anyway, his interview was over, and since President Zhao wasn't in the company, he would just call and let him know.
He doesn't have time to waste here; he needs to go to Hengdian to collect more attributes.
"Are you leaving?"
"Yes, we still have to go back to Hengdian."
"You've already signed with a company, why are you still going to Hengdian?"
"Signing with a company doesn't mean I can just give up; I definitely have to keep working hard."
Chen Hong didn't say anything more and could only watch Xu An leave.
He boarded the plane at noon and arrived in Hangzhou around 4 p.m.
I took a bus from Hangzhou to Hengdian.
When he returned to the rented room, he smelled that familiar rotten smell again.
broken.
I forgot to pay the electricity bill when I left!
Almost all of the food Liu Yuning bought before had gone bad.
In the summer, when there's no electricity, the moment you open the refrigerator...
The taste was indescribable!
After putting his luggage away, Xu An didn't bother to unpack and immediately started cleaning the refrigerator.
He had just finished cleaning the refrigerator when a phone call interrupted him.
"Hey, Xu An, what are you doing?"
Tian Xi's sweet voice came through.
"Nothing much, I just tidied up the fridge and am resting now."
"Aren't you filming? I thought you were."
"No, I just interviewed for a role today and I'm going back to Hengdian this afternoon."
"What play is it? What role is it?"
"I auditioned for the male lead in a short web series produced by Kiwifruit called 'The Best of Us'."
"Wow, you're amazing! You've landed a lead role so quickly?"
"It's an interview; whether I pass or not is uncertain."
"Of course it'll pass, you're so amazing!"
"Something's not right with you. Just say what's on your mind, don't flatter me like this."
Xu Anke knows Tian Xiwei too well; when she speaks like that, it's never anything good.
Nevertheless.
Tian Xiwei wanted to say something in her defense, but Xu An shut her up as soon as she opened her mouth.
"Oh, it's about that last time. Can I move to Hengdian and share an apartment with you?"
"Stop, that's impossible. Right now, your most important thing is to focus on your studies. You can start acting after you've finished your studies."
"What's the use of learning so much in school? Theoretical knowledge can never compare to practical experience."
"hehe."
No matter what Tian Xiwei said, Xu An flatly refused, which made her so angry that she started arguing with Shudao Mountain again.
Seeing this, Xu An decisively hung up the phone.
I took a quick shower and went to bed early.
The next morning.
Xu An appeared on set in Hengdian.
He never expected to run into that cunning and scheming Assistant Director Lu!
"Hehe, it's Xu An. I haven't seen you lately. Where have you been filming?"
"I went to Yunnan Province and signed a company contract while I was there."
"Have you signed with a company?"
Old Yinbi's face immediately darkened.
He had planned to have Xu An work for him indefinitely, but unexpectedly, Xu An signed a company contract while he wasn't looking.
This is going to be a difficult situation.
"These days, you can't just sign any contract with a company. There might be some kind of hidden contract, and it'll be too late to regret it later."
"Thank you, Assistant Director Lu. I'm signed with Huayi Brothers, and I've been acting in Feng Xiaogang's movie lately."
"What? You signed with Huayi Brothers? And you even acted in Feng Xiaogang's movie?"
"Director Feng insisted that I sign a contract, otherwise he wouldn't let me play the second male lead in his movie. I had no choice!"
Xu An spread his hands, looking as innocent as could be.
Old Silver's face turned green; this news was worse than death for him!
Now that things have come to this, all he can do is chuckle awkwardly, "I knew you could do it. All my efforts in training you weren't in vain!"
Ha ha!
How could that sly old man say such a thing? He has no shame whatsoever.
This is called cutting your losses in time. Anyone who can stay in the entertainment industry for so long is not simple.