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Chapter 566: Something (two in one)

The next afternoon, Xie Cheng saw Xu Xiaoqiang scratching his head at the audition site, and immediately understood why Xu Xiaoqiang had to avoid suspicion yesterday. However, he has been in the entertainment industry for forty years and has seen too many scenes. Although he was a little funny in his heart and a little surprised by Xu Xiaoqiang's identity, on the surface he remained calm and said to Yang Yi calmly. , Deng Xingyong, Xu Xiaoqiang and others bowed their hands.

"Director Yang, teachers, may I introduce myself first? My name is Xie Cheng, this year." Xie Cheng straightened his back and his voice was neither humble nor overbearing.

Perhaps martial arts actors are no longer popular, and he is no longer the top child actor who was popular in Hong Kong and the Mainland. But time can smooth his edges, but it cannot bend his spine or weaken his pride - he is not for I am proud of the achievements I have made, and I am just proud of my perseverance in real shooting, and even my perseverance in being a martial arts actor.

"Teacher Xie Cheng, as I introduced you yesterday, you are invited to audition this time for Nalan Yuanshu, the main villain in the martial arts film "Once Upon a Time" we are going to shoot. This character is very popular in action scenes. One of the more important characteristics is that he is very good at stick techniques."

Yang Yi did not interrupt Xie Cheng's self-introduction. He listened carefully before starting the audition process.

"I don't know if it's because of my ignorance. In my understanding, the cloth stick stunt used by Nalan Yuanshu is more difficult to achieve in reality. The cloth strips are rolled into a stick. It is both soft and hard. When it is hard, it can be compared to a hemp rope. When it is soft, it can be like the iron chain of a meteor hammer. When thrown out, it can bypass the block and destroy the dead. In reality, it is difficult to achieve such an effect with human strength. This is mainly due to the film screenwriter and martial arts. An artistic and exaggerated imagination.”

"However, we still need the actor who plays Nalan Yuanshu to have a good foundation in martial arts, especially an understanding of stick skills! Because during the actual filming process, Huang Feihong and Nalan Yuanshu will have very intense fighting scenes. , we can’t let a stuntman do the fighting for us, so it’s better to just let a stuntman martial arts actor play the role of Nalan Yuanshu, don’t you think?”

Xie Cheng listened carefully and nodded quickly when he heard Yang Yi's question.

He likes to hear Yang Yi's words. Traditional martial arts actors do things with real swords and guns. How can they make martial arts movies if they don't know martial arts?

But the reality is not that ideal. Martial arts actors with good kung fu can't get ahead, and film and television companies are unwilling to invest a lot of time and energy in making traditional martial arts movies. They have no room for development at all.

"Director Yang, I can do it!"

"Actually, I know a little bit about everything. I dare not say that I am proficient in all eighteen kinds of weapons, but there is no problem in acting in front of the camera." Xie Cheng is very confident.

This is the stick technique Nalan Yuanshu should have!

This person was born in the military and has a very murderous spirit, so his style of play is mainly offensive. Let him seize the opportunity to take the lead, and you will feel his all-pervasive offensive like splashing water.

"Teacher Xie Cheng, I remember you had an interview where you said that besides boxing and kicking, you were also good at stick skills and swordsmanship, right?" Yang Yi asked.

Xie Cheng was not surprised that Yang Yi was willing to stick to the real deal. Because he has also read the news. Yang Yi’s master is Deng Xingyong, and his master is Yuan Kui. They are all martial arts filmmakers of the older generation. Yuan Kui is the god of action directors that all traditional martial arts actors must worship. Yang Yi should They also inherited their attitude towards martial arts.

No wonder Xie Cheng is known as the ceiling of Internet martial arts (big Internet movies), and is even said to be the conscience of today's martial arts actors. There is probably an element of bragging from film and television product promoters, but Xie Cheng's kung fu level is not watered down. He can indeed play, and he also understands what kind of performance Yang Yi needs from him.

Xie Cheng has never seen the original film, so he naturally doesn't know how much strength and speed Yang Yi wants him to show.

Lift your knees and point the gun, raise the gun, and Phoenix nods three times

Xie Cheng performed a combination of intensive offensive and entertaining stick moves. It gave the impression that the opponent standing in front of him was retreating steadily and was about to collapse under the pressure.

The place they used for auditions was actually a training venue provided by the hotel. In the morning, the actors from the cast of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" also practiced martial arts routines here. The equipment was complete, saving them the need to prepare separately.

Yang Yi directly opened the book to Xie Cheng. He needed a martial arts actor who could play Nalan Yuanshu well, not an acting actor who could thoroughly understand the script and judge how Nalan Yuanshu should be played.

"Then the first part of our audition today will be a demonstration of stick skills, right? Nalan Yuanshu's stick skills are characterized by wide opening and closing, which are extremely powerful. Moreover, his cloth stick is mainly offensive, and he can grasp the initiative. Taking advantage, the stick is like a dragon and as fast as lightning. This is also the characteristic of Nalan Yuanshu. So, Teacher Xie Cheng, when you demonstrate the stick technique later, you can improve your strength and speed."

Of course, open-book exams are not easy either, because they are not as simple as multiple-choice or true-false questions. They are just like propositional essay questions. You know the direction of the question, but you still don’t know the scoring standards of the marking teacher.

Xie Cheng should also be able to understand Nalan Yuanshu's shortcomings, but he wants to play Nalan Yuanshu, not the master who guides Nalan Yuanshu.

This Xie Cheng does have something!

Yang Yi turned around and looked at his master Deng Xingyong, his eyes filled with admiration.

Although he jumps and jumps, it looks a bit exaggerated, but his jumping range is not too big, and every step is made to suppress the enemy's attack space!

Pewter poles are the material used to make spears, and are of course the best quality sticks for martial arts training.

"Then let's begin!"

I saw Xie Cheng's expression solemn, and he shook his head. The white wax rod in his hand followed the direction of his head, and he swept out with the gun and flowers. Then he held the middle part of the rod, adjusted the handle and struck horizontally, and then turned around and jumped. hack.

You can really tell at a glance whether you have Kung Fu skills or not!

Unlike those so-called martial arts celebrities on short video platforms, who only know a few stick moves and attract many uninformed fans to scream, Xie Cheng's stick skills are done in conjunction with foot movements.

Although he can also do some stick tricks, those stick tricks are just a cover-up to assist the attack. They are false and true, true and false, and he also creates a stormy offensive momentum.

I saw Xie Cheng taking down a white wax rod from the weapons rack next to him with a solemn expression.

Of course, being too strong is easy to break, and Nalan Yuanshu is ultimately no match for Huang Feihong, who combines strength and softness and can win from behind.

After Xie Cheng's two-minute demonstration of stick skills was over, Yang Yi looked at Xie Cheng, who was just slightly out of breath, and praised: "Teacher Xie Cheng usually can't leave his hands with his fists and can't leave his mouth when he sings, right? He has very good skills and physical strength!"

"Director Yang, thank you for the award." Xie Cheng bowed his hand.

"Let's move on to the second session. Teacher Xie Cheng, I want to hear your opinion on the role of Nalan Yuanshu." Yang Yi originally wanted him to rest for a few minutes, but it would be fine to continue the exchange depending on the situation.

Xie Cheng's performance at this moment was not as calm as when he danced with guns and sticks just now. He clenched his fists nervously, carefully looked at Yang Yi's expression with his eyes, and said slowly:

"In the script, Nalan Yuanshu is the biggest villain. He wants to drive the tiger to devour the wolf and let the White Lotus sect attack the embassy, ​​and then he takes advantage of the chaos to capture the rebels. In terms of martial arts, I think he and Huang Feihong are the same. It’s a pity that they sympathized with each other, but their different stances made them kill each other in the end.”

When he said that, Xie Cheng couldn't help but feel anxious.

He can understand the script and has rich experience in filming, but his interpretation of the script, especially his verbal expressions, is definitely not as good as those student actors with a major background.

<divclass="contentadv">He didn't know if what he said was right, and he was worried about the difference in understanding from the director.

If it were just for the big network crews that he acted in before, Xie Cheng wouldn't be so embarrassed. With his experience, identity, and ability, generally speaking, most auditions are a sure success.

But today it’s Yang Yi’s crew, and the movie is definitely going to be released in theaters!

And it’s a script from a traditional martial arts movie that Xie Cheng hasn’t encountered in a long time. It’s a movie with a perfect plot and characters!

Even though he was not auditioning for a decent protagonist, he was still a very important supporting villain. Xie Cheng was eager to get this role and join Yang Yi's crew!

So, can he not be nervous?

"You're right, but not completely right." Yang Yi's words made Xie Cheng sweat instantly.

Perhaps because Xie Cheng's skin was too dark, Yang Yi didn't notice that Xie Cheng's face turned a little pale. He continued enthusiastically: "I hope that the Nalan Yuanshu portrayed in this movie is not a heinous person. The villain. From another perspective, Nalan Yuanshu's behavior is a bit like the Westernizationists in the decadent late Qing Dynasty. He understands English, is very smart, and can use foreign guns. In addition, he hates foreigners and does not want China to be The foreigners plundered and trampled them like this, so they showed no mercy to the foreigners. It can be said that they did things that many people wanted to do but did not dare to do, and said things that many people could not say at all!"

"It's just that Nalan Yuanshu was anti-imperialist and not anti-confession. He was always loyal to the Qing Dynasty, so when he was chasing Lu Haodong and others, he no longer cared about his appreciation for Huang Feihong, and even used it to cause trouble in the place. , the White Lotus Sect that incited the people. Generally speaking, Nalan Yuanshu cannot be said to be a hero, nor can he be said to be a sinner. It can only be said that in that era when many people were lost, Nalan Yuanshu and Huang Feihong , in this script of mine, each chose a direction, Huang Feihong was on the right path, while Nalan Yuanshu was on the opposite side of him."

Yang Yi likes the movie "Once Upon a Time in China" and even thinks this one is the best among the three.

The reason is very simple. Old Monster Xu has created a Nalan Yuanshu who is evenly matched with Huang Feihong, and they both have distinct characteristics, with not so clear distinctions between decent and villain!

Only if the characters stand up can this film become a classic loved by the audience and sought after by movie fans!

Therefore, Yang Yi needs to analyze the situation of this character clearly with Xie Cheng.

"Nalan Yuanshu is a character who is both good and evil?" Xie Cheng thought thoughtfully.

After hearing Yang Yi say so much and not seeming to want him to go home, Xie Cheng cheered up and thought about Yang Yi's words seriously.

"That's right, this character needs to have what you just said, the sympathy between him and Huang Feihong, but also the ruthless ways he faces foreigners and rebels against the party, but this kind of ruthlessness is not sinister and vicious. Cruel, but a kind of righteous and awe-inspiring determination! Doesn’t it sound a bit incredible for a villain to have to perform a righteous and awe-inspiring temperament?" Yang Yi said with a smile.

"Indeed." Xie Cheng nodded and didn't say much. He was still trying to digest it!

"The last part of the audition is to act out a dialogue between Nalan Yuanshu and Huang Feihong. It is the scene where Huang Feihong goes to Nalan Yuanshu to rescue the students and they meet for the first time. I will play with you here, no need Fight, we just say the lines to the script." Yang Yi handed over the script, thinking that Xie Cheng was going to read it from the script.

He just gave Xie Cheng the script yesterday. It would take a lot of time to read the entire movie script, not to mention memorizing the lines.

Therefore, Yang Yi did not give Xie Cheng any trouble and directly asked him to read to the script.

But Xie Cheng waved his hand: "Director Yang, is this the scene of 'I have no martial arts skills, but I can't do it alone'?"

"Correct!"

"I remember the lines and can come directly."

Xie Cheng's response surprised Yang Yi.

"Have you memorized all your lines?"

"I memorized Nalan Yuanshu's lines yesterday. I should be able to memorize most of them because he doesn't have many lines."

When Xie Cheng was acting, everyone memorized the lines themselves and performed them on the spot. How could it be like the current mess in the film and television industry where people say numbers and wait for dubbing later?

Therefore, Xie Cheng not only insists on real filming, he also retains the habit of memorizing lines back then, and does not join the same trend as today's traffic stars.

"Then let's try it!"

Yang Yi looked at Xie Cheng, who was almost ten years older than him, and felt a sense of excitement. He also threw away the script in his hand and directly exchanged lines with Xie Cheng.

"Master Huang is worthy of being the head coach of the militia league. It's rude and disrespectful."

"Sir, this is ridiculous."

"I just asked Master Huang for advice on a few tricks. Master Huang's Shaolin stick skills are indeed well-deserved! I will definitely ask you for advice when I have time in the future."

Nalan Yuanshu really didn't have many lines, and they finished the scene in a short while.

During the dialogue between Yang Yi and Xie Cheng, he also saw Xie Cheng's shortcomings.

It is true that Xie Cheng's stick skills are good and he has plenty of acting experience. His attitude towards acting is even more worthy of Yang Yi's admiration.

But his acting skills are indeed a bit poor, and the richness of his expressions is also somewhat lacking.

The expression of Nalan Yuanshu, played by Xie Cheng, was still too serious and a little tight. Even though the fight between the two was over, his dark face still gave people a feeling of bitterness and hatred.

No wonder Xie Cheng has been acting for so many years and can only struggle in the Internet University. He has devoted all his attention to martial arts and his acting skills have not improved much!