However, Zhang Yimou boldly used ink painting to shoot, which made the whole movie very beautiful and made up for the shortcomings of the plot to a large extent.

From the audience's point of view, the movie "Shadow" can be regarded as a pretty good movie at best. If the total score is ten points, it can probably get the atmosphere.

But in the eyes of industry insiders, especially the director, this movie definitely scores above nine.

This is also why Zhang Yimou was able to win the Best Director Award at several film festivals with this film in his previous life.

Zhang Xiao asked: "To what extent have they filmed now?"

Yang Mi said: "We are already in the second half of the period. With your acting skills and kung fu, if you are willing to take on this role, you will probably be able to get it done in less than half a month."

Zhang Xiao asked: "Where is the script? I'll take a look first and then talk!"

Yang Mi was obviously prepared. She immediately took out the script of "Shadow" from the chair next to her and handed it to Zhang Xiao.

Zhang Xiao took it over and took a general look at it. He found that the plot of this script was not much different from the previous one. It just made some minor changes in the details. Overall, it can be given a passing score.

Zhang Xiao put down the script and said: "This plot is very ordinary."

Yang Mi curled her lips and said, "Then you mean you are unwilling to take this role?"

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "That's not true. I believe Director Zhang's directing skills are enough to make this movie look good. The key question is, none of my opponents seem to be martial arts actors, right?"

"It would be absolutely destructive for us to shoot martial arts scenes with an actor who doesn't know Kung Fu!"

Yang Mi said: "You only have two martial arts scenes in total. One is a martial arts competition with Deng Cao on a bamboo raft on the lake, and the other is to teach Wu Xiaolei sword skills. The two of them have already practiced martial arts extremely proficiently.

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"After you go there, what I worry about is not that they will hold you back, but that you will hold them back."

Zhang Xiao was directly amused by Yang Mi's words, pointed at his nose and said: "Based on my skills, you think I will hold him back, what kind of international joke are you making on me?"

"Okay, I will report to the crew in the next two days to see how they are practicing."

Hearing what Zhang Xiao said, Yang Mi said happily: "That's great, thank you husband."

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Zhangcheng Film and Television City.

Zhang Yimou was sitting in front of the monitor, his brows furrowed and his face looking a little serious. The movie "Shadow" was very close to being completed, but the actor Yang Cangpa still hadn't been found.

During this period of time, he also auditioned many actors, all of whom were famous actors in the industry. However, after putting on the general's armor, his aura was still very different from that of Hu Jun, and even more

Not to mention the arrogance of Yang Cang who is proud of everything in the world.

With no choice, he had to find Yang Mi, hoping that she could persuade Zhang Xiao to play the role of Yang Cang. Well, if Zhang Xiao is willing to come and play the role, it will definitely be a sure thing.

After seeing Zhang Yimou's expression in the distance, Deng Cao said to Sun Li next to him: "Honey, I bet that Director Zhang must be worried about the role of Yang Cang again!"

Sun Li glanced at him and said, "You should mind your own business."

Deng Cao said with a smile: "This is my business. You know that Yang Cang and I have a very fierce fight scene. Naturally, I hope that my opponent can be very powerful."

"I'll tell you secretly, I heard from Director Zhang's assistant that Director Zhang called Yang Mi."

Sun Li was stunned and asked: "Why are you calling Yang Mi?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly thought of something and said, "Isn't it going to be for Yang Mi to persuade Zhang Xiao to come over and play this role?"

Deng Cao immediately gave her a thumbs up and said, "Honey, you are really smart. Your guess is absolutely correct."

Sun Li curled her lips and said: "Then you are miserable. If Xiao Shen comes to fight you, how long can your small body hold up?"

When Deng Cao heard this, he was immediately speechless and said: "Don't talk about me, even the world boxing champion can't beat him for one round, okay?"

"Isn't this filming? If we really fight, then you can beat me to death, and I won't even fight him."

Sun Li smiled when she heard this and said: "Even if you are still a little self-aware, the key is whether Xiao Shen will come. Didn't the media say that he is making an animated movie?"

Deng Cao said: "I think he is very likely to come over. Don't forget, Yang Mi has his child in her belly now. He will definitely listen to Yang Mi's words."

Sun Li thought for a while and said: "It is indeed possible!"

At this moment, Assistant Zhang Yimou ran over with his mobile phone and said: "Director Zhang, this is Mr. Zhang Xiao's number."

Zhang Yimou was overjoyed when he heard this. He immediately took the phone and said: "Zhang Xiao, I am Zhang Yimou!"

Zhang Xiao complained: "My Director Zhang, isn't it just a role? You just tell me that you can't do it and it's over. Why do you have to alarm my leaders?"

Zhang Yimou chuckled and said, "Aren't I afraid of your rejection? Yang Mi is now your key protection target. Her words are at least as good as a hundred of mine."

"Damn it!" Zhang Xiao shouted angrily: "Director Zhang, you are really good. My child has been taken advantage of by you before he was born. Isn't this a little too shrewd on your part?

"

Zhang Yimou said: "There is nothing we can do about it. My movie is about to be finished now, but I have never found an actor that satisfies me. Zhang Xiao, you are the best in the world. Coming to play the role of Yang Cang is absolutely perfect."

Acting in his true colors."

"I want to ask you now, whether you are coming or not, please give me a confirmation."

Zhang Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "I have called you now, can you not go?"

"Hahahaha!" Zhang Yimou laughed loudly and said: "Great, I knew it was right to find Yang Mi. When can you come over?"

Zhang Xiao said: "My animated film has been produced, and I have plenty of time now. It's up to you to arrange it."

Zhang Yimou said: "Then you come over tomorrow and rehearse your moves with Deng Cao, Wu Xiaolei and the others in advance. After three days, you can shoot your martial arts scenes, and try to finish it within a week."

Zhang Xiao nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll be there tomorrow afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, a long-lost smile appeared on Zhang Yimou's face.

Zhang Xiaoke has always been a guarantee for the box office of movies. If he is willing to play a role in "Shadow", he can at least increase the box office of this movie by 500 to 600 million.

This is definitely a great thing for Zhang Yimou.

Seeing Zhang Yimou's smiling expression, Deng Cao looked at Sun Li next to him and said, "It seems that Zhang Xiao is really coming!"

Sun Li said happily: "That's great, Xiao Shen is my idol."

Deng Cao made a sound and said disdainfully: "You have too many idols, right? From the time we met, you have had no less than twenty idols."

Sun Li retorted: "It's none of your business!"

Deng Cao shrugged and said: "Okay, okay, don't worry about my business. I have to ask now if Zhang Xiao is here to play the role of Yang Cang."

After saying that, he walked up to Zhang Yimou and asked with a smile: "Director Zhang, why are you so happy about this?"

Zhang Yimou said: "Deng Cao, you came just in time. I was just about to ask someone to find you. The actor Yang Cang has been found."

Deng Cao pretended to be surprised and asked: "Isn't it Xiao Shen?"

Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded, saying: "The answer is correct, it's him."

Deng Cao immediately put on a bitter look and said, "Director Zhang, I feel a little panicked when I shoot a martial arts scene with the best master in the world!"

Zhang Yimou laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry, Li Liangjie once told me that actors like you who don't know kung fu are the most suitable to shoot martial arts scenes with Zhang Xiao."

"Because his kung fu is so high, and his control of force has reached a superb level. He looks very powerful on the surface, but when he hits you, it won't hurt at all."

"More importantly, you can use your power without worrying about hurting him."

Deng Cao smiled bitterly and said: "The problem is that this time I used a knife!"

Zhang Yimou was stunned and said: "It seems so, but let's wait until he comes over tomorrow!"

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On the other side, Wu Xiaolei also quickly learned the news that Zhang Xiao was going to play Yang Cang, and he suddenly became extremely nervous.

Zhang Xiao is recognized as the number one filmmaker in the world. His movies account for more than half of the top ten box office in the world.

Acting opposite such a person, let alone Wu Xiaolei, even those experienced actors will feel a huge pressure.

Wu Xiaolei's agent Yue Shanshan said with a smile: "Xiao Lei, don't be nervous, Xiao Shen has a good temper, and the two of you don't have many scenes, but only a few moves. The one who is really under pressure should be Deng Cao."

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Wu Xiaolei said: "I was a little excited mainly because I saw my idol. Before entering the entertainment industry, I never dreamed that I would be able to star opposite Xiao Shen so quickly."

Yue Shanshan said: "To be honest, I didn't expect that in the entertainment industry, it would be almost impossible to get Xiao Shen to play a role, because his requirements for the script are really too high. I have to say, Zhang

The director is so proud."

Wu Xiaolei said: "Maybe it's because the producer of this film is Mr. Yang?"

Yue Shanshan nodded and said: "That's right, Xiaolei, work hard and try to leave a good impression on Xiao Shen. If you can get his appreciation, your development in this circle will be smoother in the future.

Already."

Wu Xiaolei nodded and said: "Well, I will work hard."

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The next afternoon, Zhang Xiao arrived at Zhangcheng Airport.

After chatting with everyone, Zhang Xiao looked at the assistant director and asked: "Director Qiu, was the entire filming process of "Shadow" going smoothly?"

The assistant director nodded and said: "Except for Hu Jun's injury, there are basically no problems. Director Zhang has been very anxious these days. He auditioned many actors, but none of them satisfied him."

"There is really no other way, so I'm asking you to come out."
To be continued...