This actor needs more money

"Go back and wait for the news. I will give you a reply within this week at the latest."

After saying this, Ding Xiu had nothing to say.

Young actors generally work hard and work very hard for an opportunity. It is very common for them to read the original work just because they have to audition for a role.

Knowing that whatever he asked next, the other party would be able to answer him, Ding Xiu stopped asking any more questions.

Hearing Ding Xiu's words, Zhou Wei was a little disappointed and went back to wait for news. He had heard this kind of words countless times, but there was always no follow-up.

But after hearing the reply that would be given no later than this week, a smile appeared on his face and he bowed to Ding Xiu.

"Thank you, Brother Xiu, and thank you to all the teachers."

As a person who has been on the set all year round, failing in an audition is not scary or frustrating at all. The most damn annoying thing is that you have to go back and wait for news, and then you don’t say anything if you don’t pass.

Everyone's time is precious, so why waste it.

I know that there are many people in the crew who are auditioning for the role, and they need to choose one from many people. It is normal and understandable that they cannot make a decision right away.

But if you think I'm not good enough, you can say it on the spot. I don't have any objections. I can just try out with a new crew later.

Don't obviously disdain me, but don't tell me right away, but ask me to go back and wait for news. As soon as I take the lead, your resume will be thrown into the trash can.

I couldn't sleep at home many times, and I was stupidly waiting for a call from the crew. I was afraid I would miss it, so I didn't dare to take the job easily.

So when Ding Xiu said that he would give him a reply within a week at the latest, Zhou Yiwei was very happy. Based on Ding Xiu's words, he had a good impression of Ding Xiu regardless of whether he could play this role or not.

Zhou Wei left.

Assistant director Lu Yang said: "Brother Xiu, the role of Ding Xiu has very high requirements for martial arts. Why didn't you ask this time?"

Ding Xiu shrugged: "He is such a smart person. If it is not written on his resume, it means he doesn't know how to do it. If he asks, it will be in vain."

At first glance, Zhou Wei's resume looks like a veteran. The text is concise and distinctive. In the shortest number of words, he lists all his strengths and advantages.

But the only thing I didn't know about was martial arts or dance.

It means he doesn't know how to do it at all.

Otherwise, knowing that it was a trial for a martial arts film, how could I not fill in such important information?

"Then this kid is crazy." Lu Yang muttered.

Ding Xiu was very demanding, and Nie Yuan and Liu Sisi had to rely on their marksmanship and dance tests.

The role that Zhou Wei auditioned for was not much, but it was very important. The character Ding Xiu in the film was a top performer in martial arts. Faced with this kind of role, no one would dare to audition for the role without a ten-year or eight-year martial arts foundation.

Ding Xiu shook his head and did not answer.

His standard for judging people is not necessarily martial arts, but mainly the fit for the role.

There are many actors who know kung fu, but not many can come close to the character in temperament.

If Lu Yang looked at the paper in front of Ding Xiu, he would see that he gave Zhou Wei a score of seventy-five.

This score is not low.

If Zhou Wei knew martial arts, he would definitely be at 85 points. If his appearance were better, he would be at 90 points.

Ding Xiu didn't decide on the role on the spot. He mainly wanted to see if there was anyone more suitable later.

If so, then I can only say sorry to Zhou Wei.

…

Peking, suburbs.

This place is said to be a suburb, but it is actually close to the mountains. It is one of the few rural areas in a big city.

It usually costs more than 100 yuan to take a taxi to the airport.

"Lao Zhou, how's it going?"

At the door of the low tile-roofed house, a man with messy hair was sitting on a small stool, holding a book in his hand.

It is the Xiuchundao written by Ding Xiu.

Seeing Zhou Wei come back, he closed the book and asked with concern.

At the door is a small field with some crops planted in it, as well as triangular melon sheds built not far away with wooden sticks as thick as a few thumbs and one or two meters long.

After picking a green cucumber, Zhou Wei wiped it on his clothes, put it into his mouth, and said, "I didn't refuse, and I didn't succeed. Let me come back and wait for news."

This is cold.

The man reading the novel said: "I'm going to run in another group tonight, do you want to come with me?"

"Forget it, Lao Zhang, just back off, I won't go with you." Zhou Wei said after finishing the sweet cucumber in several gulps, he wiped his mouth.

This is his resentful friend Zhang Songwen, who is also his college classmate. The two bunk together as brothers.

They are also brothers in need.

Each one is worse than the other.

Because of his appearance, he was once mocked by a director as having a sausage mouth.

Lao Zhang is not tall, so he is accused of dwarfism.

He also said that they would never be actors in their lives.

It has been many years since he graduated. Zhang Songwen has been on more film crews than he is, basically every day. His highest record is that he has been on more than 300 film crews in one year, and not a single crew wants him.

Let’s just say it’s unlucky or not.

Fortunately, this guy used to work as a tour guide and had some savings, otherwise he wouldn't be able to survive in Peiping.

But without a job for a year, I am not far away from being able to survive.

The two of them walked from the vicinity of the Third Ring Road to the Fourth Ring Road and the Fifth Ring Road, and retreated step by step into the mountains.

"Damn, you're laughing at me when you rush to the street." Zhang Songwen said with a black face: "Then just wait, wait well, don't go out to take the show during this period, and don't go if someone comes to you, otherwise it will delay the big crew. I will regret this scene for the rest of my life."

"My suggestion is to start at least two months ago. If you don't receive a notification after two months, call and ask again. It's possible they forgot."

Zhou Wei rolled his eyes and gave Zhang Songwen the middle finger. He was not a fool. How could he wait so long? By then, let alone the day lily, the ashes would be extremely cold.

"I was told that the answer will be given within a week at the latest."

"Damn, there is such a conscientious crew." Zhang Songwen stared at the actor: "Who said that, the director?"

"Ding Xiu, he said it himself."

"Is such a big shot still talking to you?"

"He is one of the people who auditioned for the show. It can be seen that he attaches great importance to this show. In addition, I saw Nie Yuan and Liu Sisi there. The cast of this show is really big. Do you think I have any It could be an instant hit.”

Zhang Songwen said casually: "If you go to Ding Xiu's room at night, you will definitely become an instant hit and you won't be able to sit on the bench the next day."

"You don't have a good word in your mouth. Don't you people in Guangdong Province like to call boys handsome and girls pretty? Why have I never heard you call them handsome?"

"I told you to go to the street, do you dare to agree?"

"I call you Immortal Banban, do you dare to agree?"

After arguing for a while, Zhou Wei went into the house to look for food, leaving Zhang Songwen outside reading.

Hearing the sound of ping-pong in the room, Zhang Songwen closed the book and sighed: "Does my persistence really mean anything?"

He is thirty-four years old.

People reach middle age.

Wife and children have nothing.

In the early years, he actually didn't know about acting. After graduating from vocational high school at the age of 17, he worked as a printer, beverage salesman, air-conditioning installer, hotel waiter, and restaurant manager.

Before taking the Nortel exam, his last job was as a tour guide.

The best tour guide in Guangdong Province.

The monthly salary is more than 20,000 yuan.

When he was taking the Nortel exam, a girl traveling asked him what his dream was.

He was confused.

In the 1990s, the average worker's salary was only 500 yuan a month, and he was more than 20,000 yuan. More than 99% of people, no one of his peers around him was better than him.

As long as he doesn't buy a car or a house, he won't be able to spend all his money on work.

But when asked about his dream, he was confused. He didn't know what his dream was, to live and drink? Drunken and dreamy?

neither.

He was tired of this kind of life.

Later, the girl said that he had a good image and that he could go to Peking to try the film academy and become an actor.

He resigned the same day he returned, and the next day he packed his bag and headed for Peiping.

Because he started out in society relatively early, he was already quite old when he was admitted to film school and was the oldest in the class.

The teacher is not even older than him.

In his dormitory, he is the dormitory leader and usually plays the role of father.

But later he heard that there was a guy named Huang Bo in the junior college class next door who was older than him, and he felt much more balanced.

"Lao Zhang, I bought a piece of last year's Oscar-winning film on the way back. Do you want to watch it?"

Zhou Wei's voice came from the room, and Zhang Songwen got up and ran into the room without saying a word.

"Of course good things must be shared with everyone, don't start now, wait until you become a father!"

At this moment, he was high-spirited again.

Zhang Songwen seems to know why he persists. There is no other reason. It seems that he just loves and likes this industry.

Zhou Zhouwei lay at home for three days. Before the weekend, the crew of Xiuchundao called him and told him that he had been selected and signed a contract for him.

That night, he spent a huge amount of money to treat Zhang Songwen to a barbecue and ordered a box of beer. The two of them were as happy as children.

Soon, the middle of the year arrives.

Xiuchundao hasn't started shooting yet, but the actors are already making preparations.

Liu Sisi practiced dancing every day in the dance studio, while Nie Yuan put aside other work and set aside time to practice marksmanship.

The second male number Wang Qianyuan and the third male number Song Yang are practicing swordsmanship, one with a long sword and the other with a short sword.

Zhou Wei is also practicing swordsmanship. He practices Miao swordsmanship. Not only does he practice swordsmanship, but he also practices horse riding. He trains so much every day that he can't even get up after returning to his residence.

It all depends on his good friend Zhang Songwen to push him medicinal wine.

"Fuck, your training is a bit harsh, your thighs are turning blue."

"Brother, I'll take care of this place without any hassle."

"Oh, you are still shy, are you afraid of showing off your feelings?"

"Oh, Lao Zhang, no, let's not live together. People who don't know better think that we are cheating. You said, two hot-blooded young men are together every day, and we don't even have a girlfriend. As time goes by, I Afraid of something happening.”

"Don't talk about you, I've wanted to run away for a long time. Two days ago, I found a fortune teller who told me that I was too old and there were villains around me who passed on bad luck to me. I think he was talking about you, kid. "

"Thank you so much, hiss!"

Rubbing medicinal wine on his thigh, Zhou Wei made a cry of pain and his facial features were distorted.

Zhang Songwen didn't say anything. He saw it in his eyes and admired it in his heart. After so many years of getting along, he knew what Zhou Wei was going to say next without having to guess.

"Today Ding Xiu taught me sword skills. Didn't you see that this kid is really powerful? People used to say that he is the best fighter in the entertainment industry. I didn't believe it at all. But guess what, he cut me down with two swords." Fall to the ground."

"Me, Nie Yuan, Wang Qianyuan, and Song Yang, the four of us together, have not been in his hands for a minute. Weapons duel. Do you know what weapons duel is? I think Ding Xiu must be a A master swordsman, he is so fierce..."

Every day when he comes back, Zhou Wei will talk about what he saw on the training ground today.

Ding Xiu is the martial arts instructor of this film. He is usually responsible for teaching martial arts to these people. Some people use meteor hammers, some use swords, some use Miao knives, and some use guns. , But that’s it, everyone can teach Ding Xiu.

As if he knew everything.

A complete encyclopedia of martial arts.

Zhang Songwen did not interrupt Zhou Wei's words, but listened quietly. He was used to hearing Zhou Wei talk about Ding Xiu every day.

As time passed, he became curious about Ding Xiu and wanted to know what kind of person he was.

How come there are so many legendary stories.

…

"Director Xu, I've sent it to you. Do what you say, half a month is half a month."

From the crew of Xu Haofeng's Traces of the Japanese Pirates, Ding Xiu and Song Yang got off the train together.

In the summer, Xu Haofeng was working in a vest and holding a cattail leaf fan in his hand, cursing from time to time.

On such a hot day, he reluctantly cut off his Chen Haonan hairstyle, not knowing whether he was hot or not.

Seeing Ding Xiu coming over, Xu Haofeng rolled his eyes and didn't look good at all: "O rare guest, you still remember that I'm filming."

Ding Xiu is also the drama's martial arts consultant and the largest investor.

It turned out that the filming was almost over, and it was only the first day here.

It can’t be said to be unprofessional.

Forget it, he called his number one away with just one phone call and said he would borrow it for half a month.

"That's not true." Ding Xiu turned around with a smile and waved: "Bring down all the fruit drinks and give each of the crew members a share."

I bought a cart of watermelons and drinks on the way here.

Xu Haofeng's face looked better: "Are you going to turn on the phone over there?"

"Soon, next month at the most."

The preparation time for Xiuchundao is very early, and many things have been prepared early. What we are talking about now is the production and publicity.

Once these follow-up tasks are completed, it can be started.

"We are both in martial arts movies, who do you think can win the award?" Xu Haofeng had an idea and wanted to make a bet with Ding Xiu.

"How about comparing the box office?" Ding Xiu said with squinted eyes.

As for Xu Haofeng's shooting model, it is only if it can make money when released, but some judges just follow his approach and like to award awards to such movies.

Xu Haofeng sneered: "I will invest as much as you invest, are you embarrassed?"

The lineup of Xiuchundao includes Ding Xiu, Wang Qianyuan, Liu Sisi, and Nie Yuan.

The traces of Japanese pirates, Yu Chenghui and Song Yang.

Mr. Yu Chenghui is the biggest coffee maker.

The investment for Xiuchundao is 40 million, and the investment for Traces of Japanese Pirates is 4 million. The difference is ten times. How can they be compared.

"Okay, let's compete for the prize."

Ding Xiu said confidently.

Xu Haofeng said cheerfully: "The bet is my next play, and you still vote for me."

Ding Xiu smiled and said, "If you lose, I will be the screenwriter for the next drama."

Whether Xu Haofeng's directing skills are good or not is another matter, but his screenwriting ability is top-notch, especially in the martial arts field. The fact that the original master had such great influence and explosive lines had a lot to do with him.