Chapter 141: Compete with eight film stars on the same stage (monthly ticket)
Yang Mi shook her head and said: "I heard that the two of them also auditioned for the male lead, but they were not a good match for the male lead Chen Yongren, so they took the role of supporting actor."
Speaking of this, Yang Mi looked at Zhang Xiao with admiration and said: "Hubby, your acting skills are so good, why don't you give it a try?"
"If you can get a role, your status in the film industry will definitely rise several levels!"
Zhang Xiao smiled mysteriously, raised his hand and scratched the tip of Yang Mi's nose, and said: "It's such a good opportunity, and my wife highly recommends it. Of course I'm going to give it a try, but, wife, can you get the script and
Audition letter?”
Yang Mi smiled proudly and said, "Of course."
"Based on your acting skills and popularity, if you just say it, the crew of "Infernal Affairs" will definitely send it to you."
"However, I want to tell you in advance that this movie is known as the salvation of Hong Kong movies. All actors' salaries will be halved. If you really want to audition, don't bargain with them in this regard!
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Yang Mi sat up and warned seriously.
Zhang Xiao rolled his eyes at Yang Mi angrily and said, "In your mind, am I, your husband, such a stupid person? Would I do such a small thing at the expense of a big thing?"
"Giggle, who knows?" Yang Mi stuck out her tongue cutely and said playfully.
It's okay if she doesn't stick out her tongue, but if she sticks out her tongue, her fate is doomed tonight.
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The next day, Zhang Xiao received the script and audition letter for "Infernal Affairs".
After reading the script, I found that it was similar to "Infernal Affairs" on Earth, except that for the sake of confidentiality, there was a lot less content.
As for the audition scene, the crew of "Infernal Affairs" also marked it, which is the scene on the rooftop.
The opponents are Zhou Runfa and Liu Huade. At that time, the two will compete with the auditioning actors. After all the auditioning actors have finished their performances, these two and the director will make a decision on the spot.
The audition time this time was a week later, so that the actors had enough time to prepare.
Although Zhang Xiao has improved his acting skills, he still attaches great importance to this script, so during this week, he did not go to promote "Wolf Warrior 2" with Yang Mi, Wu Jin and others.
I got ready at home.
A week passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhang Xiao brought his team to Hong Kong Island.
According to the location sent by the crew of "Infernal Affairs", we found the hotel where the audition was held.
As soon as we walked to the door of the hotel, a middle-aged man wearing glasses came up to us with a smile and said: "Hello, Mr. Zhang, I am Liu Weiqiang, the director of the crew of "Infernal Affairs"."
Seeing Liu Weiqiang's appearance, Zhang Xiao was also stunned. He really didn't expect that Director Liu Weiqiang would come downstairs to greet him in person, so he quickly stepped forward and shook hands with him.
Then he said in standard Cantonese: "Hello, Director Liu, I am Zhang Xiao."
After Liu Weiqiang carefully looked at Zhang Xiaoguo, he saw that he was wearing a shabby jacket and his face was unshaven. Not only did he lack any vitality, but he was a little decadent. A flash of admiration flashed in his eyes.
He said with admiration: "Mr. Zhang, your outfit is very Chen Yongren."
When Zhang Xiao heard this, he thought to himself: 'Nonsense, I made it based on Liang Chaowei's original version on Earth, can it be different?'
But with a slight smile on his face, he said: "Director Liu, can you tell me who my opponents are today?"
Liu Weiqiang smiled and said, "Of course it's no problem, it's not a secret."
"There are nine actors in total who came to audition for the role of Chen Yongren this time. In addition to you, there are also Zhang Xueyou, Gu Tianle, Liu Qingyun, Ren Dahua, Aaron Kwok, Hu Jun, Chen Kun, and Zhang Fengyi."
After finishing speaking, Liu Qiangwei looked at Xiao Xiao with his peripheral vision, wanting to see his reaction.
As a result, a smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Xiao's mouth, an astonishing light burst out from his eyes, and he said excitedly: "That's great."
"Being able to compete with these eight big names, even if I don't get the role, this trip is not in vain!"
When Liu Weiqiang heard this, he couldn't help but look at Zhang Xiao.
You know, these eight actors are all movie star-level celebrities. If ordinary actors knew that they were competing with them, they would probably be extremely nervous.
But as for Zhang Xiao, not only was he not nervous at all, but he was very motivated and showed great confidence.
Liu Weiqiang continued: "Mr. Zhang, you are the first to arrive. You can go up and prepare first."
Well···
I thought you came to pick me up specifically, but I didn't expect you picked up all of them.
But it’s normal to think about it. Where are the seats for the other eight celebrities? It’s normal for director Liu Weiqiang to come down and greet them personally.
However, regarding Liu Weiqiang asking him to go up and prepare things first, Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "No, if you expect to improvise during the audition, it will be ruined?"
"I'd better accompany you to greet my opponents here!"
"Haha!" Liu Weiqiang laughed and said, "Okay then!"
The two of them just waited and chatted.
Zhang Xiao talked about his understanding of the movie "Infernal Affairs" and the character Chen Yongren, and then showed Liu Weiqiang a 30,000-word biography he had written.
Although it only has 30,000 words, Liu Weiqiang read it very seriously.
After reading it, Liu Weiqiang gave Zhang Xiao a thumbs up and said: "Well written, well written. This is the best biography I have ever seen."
"Can you give it to me as a souvenir?" Liu Weiqiang held a few pieces of paper in his hand and looked at Zhang Xiao as if he had found a treasure and asked.
Zhang Xiao smiled and nodded, saying: "Of course you can, but Director Liu, I am not bribing the director!"
"Hahaha!" Liu Weiqiang laughed and said, "If they all write biographies, I wouldn't mind being bribed by them again."
At this time, Gu Tianle came over with a smile, looked at Zhang Xiao and said hello: "Oh, Xiao Zai, what are you doing with Liu's catheter to make him so happy?"
Zhang Xiao heard the reputation and saw that he was followed by two movie stars, Ren Dahua and Liu Qingyun. He smiled and said: "Brother Le, Brother Hua, Brother Qingyun, Director Liu has been sold by me, I think you should go back quickly.
Bar!"
Because he had collaborated with Raku Kota and Simon Yam in "Slay the Wolf 2", and also met Liu Qingyun at the Academy Awards dinner, so it was okay to make a joke.
Ren Da laughed and said, "Are you planning to use this trick against all your audition opponents?"
Zhang Xiao nodded without hesitation and said, "That's right. Otherwise, why would I be standing here waiting for you with Director Liu?"
Ren Da laughed and said, "Then you made the wrong calculation. Director Liu is famous for turning his back on others. You just give him a golden mountain, but if you don't perform well, he will still cut you."
Chapter completed!