"Hello, Teacher Lan, I particularly like your Mr. Qin." Cheng Yu'an took the initiative to say hello.

"It's a pity that I was born late and couldn't catch the performance you and Teacher Yu performed in 1992." Cheng Yu'an said with regret in his tone.

At that time, Alzheimer's disease was already very serious, and that "Teahouse" became his last performance. Although the performance was not perfect and he forgot his lyrics, the audience still gave warm applause to bid farewell to the best shopkeeper Wang Lifa.

Lan Tianye and Cheng Yuan were sitting in the theater chatting about dramas, from Shakespeare to Chekhov to Guo Moruo and Lao She. The more they talked, the more they became more and more speculative.

Seeing that the old man was happy, Cheng Yuan said, "Teacher Lan, I am a film director. I am here today to ask you to act in a play."

"Oh? Now there are still plays that my old bones can perform." Lan Tianye said with a smile, took the script and started reading it.

Cheng Yu'an slowly waited for Lan Tianye to finish reading. After half a day, Lan Tianye let out a sigh of relief: "Your book is good. Can I play the role of old Li Jianming?"

"Yes, when I wrote the script, I wrote it with your image in mind." Cheng Yu'an flattered the old man without leaving any trace.

The old man was very helpful: "This role is very good. I will take it. When will the filming start?"

"Next month, but you don't have to rush. We'll finish filming the scenes when we were young first, and then we'll focus on filming the scenes about old age Li Jianming and Ellie."

"OK."

"Teacher Lan, I have one more thing to ask of you. I want to ask Teacher Lu Zhong to play the role of old Ellie, and I need your help."

"No problem. She just returned to the capital two days ago and came to the theater to sit for a while yesterday. She should be at home today. Come on, I will take you to find her." The old man did as he said, got up and walked out.

The two came to Lu Zhong's house, and the person who opened the door was her lover, teacher Wu Guilin, who is also an actor.

"Old Lan, why are you free to come to my house today? Come on, please come in. Who is this young man?"

Cheng Yuan introduced himself.

Lan Tianye then said: "They came here specifically to invite Lu Zhong to film a movie, but they didn't even invite your old lady here."

"Okay, okay, you guys sit down and I'll call someone for you."

Lu Zhong was born in 40 years, and is now only 63 years old. He is still in good health, and his figure is thin, so he does not look old at all.

Cheng Yu'an told the story of "The Notebook", and the old lady also liked the story very much. Seeing Lan Tianye, she even agreed and even brought people to the house to invite her. There was no reason to disagree.

After finalizing two veteran actors and rehearsing at Renyi, Cheng Yu'an took his leave.

It was already very late. Cheng Yuan walked around the company and found that Ning Hao and Han Yan were still discussing movie shooting together. After a few words of encouragement, he asked them to go home from get off work.

In the next few days, Cheng Yuan and his team stayed in the company to discuss the casting and location issues of "The Notebook".

Han Yan has already led people to discuss the roles of Sun Yanjun and Zheng Shuang.

Currently there are not many actors and actresses to choose from on the market. After much deliberation, no one had a good idea. Cheng Yuan simply called a friend to recommend:

"Hey, Teacher Wang Zhiwen? I'm Yu'an, yes, yes, "Sniper Phone Booth" has finished the post-production, and has signed up for the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival, waiting for their notification. Teacher Wang, I have a new drama,

I am in need of a heroine in a romance film. Is there anyone who can recommend it to me? Oops, I have a big problem with casting, so it is very difficult to find a suitable actor.

"Request? Pretty, tall, love scene, definitely a handsome guy and a pretty girl. Yes, there's a kissing scene, and a sex scene, but nothing missing, just the upper body back and silhouette. Okay, you can help me find it.

I’ll treat you to dinner when you’re done.”

Cheng Yu'an also sent audition invitations to Lu Yi and Huang Xiaoming, but their agents declined due to schedule differences.

After asking a few friends in the industry, Cheng Yu'an put down the phone, rubbed his eyebrows, and asked Ning Hao: "How was the location chosen?"

Ning Hao unfolded his notebook: "Based on the characteristics of our drama, it can be roughly divided into two major scenes, one is the urban scene, and the other is the village near the water. The urban scene is easy to say, the Republic of China Street in Huairou and the Film and Television City in Magic City

They can all be photographed. This village near the water is a little more troublesome. Our story happened in a warm time, but now it is winter, so it is difficult to find. I chose a few places, how about Baiyangdian and Beidaihe?"

Cheng Yu'an nodded: "Let's take a look in the afternoon. If it's suitable, we can shoot near the capital and save some costs. If it's not suitable, we can only go south. It's still too cold now."

While the two were talking, a quarrel came from the front desk of the company.

"Let me try it, I don't need any pay."

"If you say no, it won't be possible. You wouldn't come to the door like this."

"Miss, I am an actor in a professional theater troupe. Just let me try. I know your company is casting."

"Sir, the casting is handled by a dedicated person from the company. I have no right to let you in. If you continue to do this, you will interfere with our normal work. Please leave."

"Miss, I..."

Cheng Yu'an walked out and saw that the girl at the front desk was arguing with a tall and thin man.

"What's wrong?" Cheng Yu'an asked.

"Mr. Cheng, I don't know where he got the news, saying that our company is selecting actors, and if you insist on coming in, you won't be kicked out," the younger sister replied.

Cheng Yu'an looks like a person, with small eyes, a big mouth, and thick lips. He is quite tall, but he is too thin.

Ugly, cute, ugly.

It’s really hard for an actor like this to take on a role.

"Okay, I'll handle this matter." The girl at the front desk agreed, and Cheng Yu'an said to the visitor, "Come in with me."

"Thank you." The man bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

Bringing people into the conference room, Cheng Yu'an asked: "What's your name?"

"My name is Zhang Yi."

Cheng Yu'an smiled and said: "It looks like he has been a soldier."

"Well, I'm in the Comrades Repertory Theater."

"How about being in the drama troupe?"

Zhang Yi shook his head: "I have never been able to act in the drama troupe. I do some odd jobs. Occasionally I can play an double act or a supporting role."

"Are the troops allowed to perform?" Cheng Yu'an asked.

"That's okay, just report it to the troupe." Zhang Yi replied.

"I am indeed recruiting actors here, but don't mind if I speak frankly." Cheng Yu'an said.

"It's okay, just say it." Zhang Yi straightened his back.

"This is a very romantic love drama. The male and female protagonists need to be good-looking. I'm afraid your image is not suitable." Cheng Yu'an said bluntly.

"I know, I would be satisfied if I could play a supporting role that showed my face. It would be even better if I could say a few more lines." Zhang Yi is also an upright person.

Ning Hao, who was sitting next to him, was amused by his words. Cheng Yuan also laughed and said, "It will be easier for me if you say this. I really have a role here. If you are not too young, I will give it to you. How about it?"

?”

"Thank you, I can act." Zhang Yi quickly nodded his thanks.

"You accepted the script before you even read it?" Cheng Yu'an joked.

Zhang Yi smiled awkwardly.

"This is the script, you should read it first." Cheng Yu'an gave Zhang Yi the script about the male protagonist's best friend in "The Notebook".

This character has a bit of a role, has a lot of lines, has a good number of appearances, has a real name in the play, and can be included in the end credits.

Zhang Yi read it quickly and felt that he was indeed suitable for this role, so he immediately expressed his willingness to play it.

"As long as you are not too young, go and sign the contract. This role is yours."
Chapter completed!