Ancient Witch God

Zhang Fuan is an evergreen tree in the film industry. In his early years, he went out of the country with a police film and spent a period of time in Hollywood. Although he did not become a well-known director, he has accumulated a lot of contacts.Later, he won the Golden Bear Award at the Songbai Film Festival for a literary film "Dancer" about ballet dancers, and he has been regarded as a national treasure director ever since.

Zhang Fu'an has no shortage of fame, and naturally there is no shortage of producers who are willing to invest, but this does not mean that he is satisfied.He is a person who is very strict with himself, and he always hopes that one day he can make a work that he is deeply satisfied with.

It was in this state of mind that he got the script of the drama he was about to shoot.

This is a western fantasy movie with many characters involved and a grand background. If it can be shot successfully, it will be regarded as his pinnacle work.

Zhang Fuan originally did not intend to take over the shooting of such a movie now. In his opinion, such a masterpiece should be taken a few years later, so that the essence of it can be truly integrated into the movie.

Unfortunately, there are two reasons that finally prompted him to take over the filming of this film.

First, the time waits for no one.If this opportunity is missed, it will be missed, and he will not come back because of his regret.In a few years, when he felt that the time was really ripe, he might not have such an opportunity.

Secondly, it was also because of the nonsense of a magazine editor not long ago.In order to attract people's attention, the other party specifically named Zhang Fu'an as only capable of making literary films, not commercial films at all. Even if he occasionally directed a commercial film, his reputation was mediocre. The real mainstay of the world.

In fact, this editor is simply looking for something to talk about. Most of the movies can't take into account these two points.Because most audiences love popcorn movies that are relaxing and entertaining.What can be called a literary film must also consider both literature and artistry. In this way, it is difficult for the tone of the entire film to be relaxed and bright, and most audiences naturally do not like this type of film.

Moreover, in the profession of directors, literary films are far more popular than commercial films. To put it mildly, this is the pride of artists. They have strict requirements on themselves, so the films they make must be meaningful and thought-provoking.To put it bluntly, this is probably the peculiarity of art personnel. In other words, they look down on commercial films and think that they have nothing to do with art.

Zhang Fuan naturally likes literary films more than commercial films. In the early days, he made police and gangster films, but it was just a choice he made when he had to.It's as if you know that this job doesn't meet your preferences, but you have to do it in order to fill your stomach. Even if this job becomes a springboard for you to climb to the top in the end, you won't fall in love with this job because of it. Work, at best, is nothing more than gratitude.I'm afraid it is precisely because of this mentality that after he has a certain foundation, he rarely touches commercial films.

The films he accepts this time are different from those in the past. They cannot be said to be strictly literary films, because both the subject matter and the narrative deviate from them. Movies, it seems a bit inappropriate.Because some of the portrayals of human nature in the film are very profound, and the various life styles contained in it can be tasted even in the script.

Perhaps it was precisely because the script this time was so good that Zhang Fuan put aside his prejudice against commercial films and willingly took over the filming of this film.

When Wu Mu arrived on the set, it was almost time for dinner. Originally, he wanted to come back after dinner, but was "ruthlessly" rejected by Song Yiran.

In Song Yiran's view, a great director condescends to participate in the interview in person, how can he leave the other party aside for a little appetite?In any case, I should go to dinner after the audition.

Wu Mu looked for the staff together with Song Yiran with some sadness, and finally found the director under the guidance of the other party.

Zhang Fu'an looked at Wu Mu beside Song Yiran, and felt that it was a bit different from what he expected.

The Wu Mu in his mind is cold, although occasionally there will be a little innocence and unworldliness unique to teenagers, but the overall feeling should be a little cold.

But what happened to this young man beside Song Yiran now?That sad expression looked like a pup who hadn't been fed by his master.Is it really okay to invite such an actor to play such an important role?

At this moment, Zhang Fu'an had a slight doubt about the decision he made.

He had watched "Survival", and immediately fell in love with Wu Mu, who performed outstandingly. Then he called Fang Zhang, the director of "Survival", who was also his classmate and long-time friend, to ask about Wu Mu's situation.Although the other party didn't know the movie he was going to take on, he roughly guessed his purpose, and his evaluation of Wu Mu was very pertinent, neither praising too much nor belittling it. Friends, it is natural to hear Fang Zhang's love and affirmation for Wu Mu.

Considering the difference between Wu Mu and the characters in the play, Zhang Fu'an still decided to let Wu Mu participate in the audition, so that he can really feel at ease.After all, this movie has the potential to be its own pinnacle, and it's always good to be careful.

Now it seems that my original caution is still necessary.Zhang Fu'an thought so in his heart, but he didn't show it, he just asked Wu Mu to go down to change his clothes, and then perform with other auditionees later.

Wu Mu didn't care about Zhang Fu'an's subtle changes in attitude, but Song Yiran felt it keenly.Knowing that Zhang Fu'an might not be that satisfied with Wu Mu, he was secretly worried.

Fang Hua, who came along with him, had great confidence in Wu Mu, so he sorted out Wu Mu's luggage with peace of mind.They rushed over after receiving the notification from here, and they left in a hurry. He happened to be free now, and wanted to see if Wu Mu had brought all his things. If he forgot to bring anything, he could take advantage of it after dinner. Take a break to buy back.

Song Yiran looked at Wu Mu who didn't take the audition seriously at all, then at Fang Hua who was even more heartless, sighed, accepted the things Fang Hua handed over resignedly, and helped him pack his luggage.

Over there, Wu Mu is really not worried. Even now, Wu Mu still has no sense of belonging to the entertainment industry. For him, being an actor, singer, or dancer is nothing more than gaining faith by himself. If these tasks fall on him, he will finish them well, and he will gladly accept that they do not belong to him.To put it bluntly, the status of these jobs in his mind may not be as important as being Ji Muhui's bodyguard. After all, Ji Muhui treats him sincerely, and being able to protect a person who is sincerely good to him is quite a sense of accomplishment.

The make-up artist obviously knew Wu Mu, and seeing that the other party was asked by the director to do the make-up, he was afraid that he would offend him by accident, so he was very careful during the make-up process.

Wu Mu sat on the chair and closed his eyes to rest his mind. He waited for the makeup artist to say that the painting was finished before opening his eyes. The person in the mirror had a pair of big and black eyes. The pupils were like the finest obsidian, deep but bright.Under the straight bridge of the nose are rosy thin lips, the lips are slightly pursed, as if in doubt, but also as if trying to be brave.

Somewhat different from the past, this time the makeup is slightly thicker, especially the eye makeup, with a touch of eyeliner and a slight eyeshadow, making the eyes appear bigger and more obvious. At the same time, it gives people a different look than before. Cold feeling.

Combined with the script he knew, Wu Mu knew that the makeup artist must have modified and portrayed him according to the characters in the script, and the effect was very obvious and satisfying.

Wu Mu raised his head slightly, looked at the makeup artist behind him through the mirror, and said with a smile, "The painting is pretty good."

This talented makeup artist who is not yet 30 years old and already well-known in the makeup industry couldn't help but blush.

She didn't know why she was like this, she didn't know how many artists went out with her hands, and she didn't know how many compliments she received, why did she feel so shy this time?

When Wu Mu got up to change her clothes, she couldn't help covering her face with her hands with some make-up on, feeling the long-lost heat.

This guy must be so handsome, he looks so good when he smiles, it's a foul at all!The make-up artist thought.

When Wu Mu came back, he saw the makeup artist who was originally fair and ruddy, with patches of red and black on his face, as if a naughty child had just gone crazy outside.

The other party obviously also noticed the dirt on his face, and his face that had calmed down turned red again, this time because of embarrassment.

After tidying up Wu Mu's hairstyle, and finally adjusted some makeup, he was very satisfied and left a photo for file, and then let Wu Mu go to the lounge to wait for the audition.

When Wu Mu came to the lounge, there were already several people waiting inside, some of them were relatively familiar, while some were just new faces.

Some of Wu Mu's closest acquaintances were not among the waiting crowd, and the others were probably only met a few times, not even acquaintances, so he didn't join in the fun.

The atmosphere in the lounge was a bit dull. Everyone knew Zhang Fuan’s reputation and the script this time was very good. Unfortunately, so many people came to audition, but there were only a few characters in the play, especially those good characters. Even less.

The few people who are waiting now are also considered to be competitors with each other, so the atmosphere will naturally not get better.

In such depression, Wu Mu's name was called out by the director, and it was his turn to audition.