nownovels Chapter 96 Crazy Actresses
Chapter 96 Crazy Actresses
Hengdian, the film crew of "My Own Swordsman".
Wang Ou didn't have any scenes to film today, but he still came to the set.
She sat behind the monitor, watching Hu Jing and Sha Yi act out a scene together.
"Cut! Passed!"
Director Shang Jing's voice rang out, and the entire audience relaxed.
As Hu Jing stepped down from in front of the camera, her assistant immediately handed her a water glass.
She took the drink, glanced at Wang Ou sitting next to her.
"What brings you here today?"
"I heard something big happened, so I came to find out."
Wang Ou smiled brightly and lowered her voice.
"You've heard about that Hollywood project, haven't you?"
Hu Jing nodded, her expression calm.
"I've heard about it."
Aren't you tempted?
Hu Jing shook her head.
"I'm not interested. I'm not used to the environment abroad. I still prefer to film in China."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ou's mouth dropped open.
"That's a chance to become an international star!"
"Becoming an international star might not be as comfortable as it is now."
Hu Jing shrugged.
"…"
"Jing-jie, you're so laid-back!"
In the distance, Director Shang Jing shouted again.
Wang Ou stood up and patted his clothes.
"Okay, I won't disturb your filming any longer. I'll go back and practice my English, just in case?"
Hu Jing watched her departing figure, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Beijing, Huayi Brothers.
Zhou Xun was reading at home when she received the call from her agent.
"A Hollywood project? The female lead will be chosen from within China?"
Her voice was languid, revealing little emotion.
"Yes, the requirements are fluent English and a background in action scenes. Zhou Xun, how's your English?"
"It's alright, I can say a few words."
"What about the action scenes?"
Zhou Xun remained silent for two seconds.
"I've never fought it."
The agent also fell silent.
After a moment, he spoke.
"How about... we give it a try? We can practice for a month and maybe it will work."
Zhou Xun thought for a moment.
"Okay, let's give it a try."
After hanging up the phone, she put down her book, picked up her phone, and started searching for English training institutions.
Meanwhile, Li Binbin was at the gym.
She had just stepped off the treadmill, sweat streaming down her face.
At that moment, her sister and manager walked in.
"Sis, have you heard?"
A major Hollywood production is casting actresses domestically.
"A Hollywood blockbuster?"
"Hmm, I heard it's an investment of 150 million US dollars."
Li Binbin's eyes lit up when he heard his sister's answer.
Tell me more.
…………
"English is no problem, I've lived in the US. Action scenes are no problem either, I've trained."
"Would you like to give it a try?"
"Of course I want to."
"So, could you arrange a meeting with Director Fu for me? I'd like to invite him to dinner."
Li Binbin picked up a towel and wiped his sweat.
"Sis, you're treating Fu Yibai to dinner. What about President Wang and the others...?"
"Don't worry about them, they have no say in these matters."
"But what about that one..."
"…"
Hidden spot.
"it is good."
A high-end apartment in Beijing.
Zhang Ziyi leaned back on the sofa, holding her phone with a newly received message on the screen.
"A Hollywood project, $150 million, with the female lead to be chosen from within China."
She stared at that line of text for a long time.
One hundred and fifty million US dollars.
This number is shocking even to someone like her who has already worked in Hollywood.
She picked up her phone and dialed her agent's number.
"Hey, how much do you know about that Hollywood project?"
"I've heard about it."
Fu Yibai negotiated the deal, with Franchise Films and Warner Bros. jointly investing, and China Film Group and Chenxi Capital co-investing.
The director is Fu Yibai himself.
Zhang Ziyi raised an eyebrow.
"Him? How old is he?"
"Twenty-four."
But he has a Golden Bear award and a resume showing that "Caught in the Web" grossed over 100 million yuan.
And I heard he wrote the script himself.
Zhang Ziyi remained silent.
What are the requirements for the female lead?
"Fluent in English, with experience in action scenes. The character is of Chinese descent."
Zhang Ziyi leaned back on the sofa, a slight smile playing on her lips.
She has no problem with English.
I practiced action scenes during the filming of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
In terms of seniority and fame, there are few in China who can compare to her.
This role is definitely hers.
"Help me contact Chenxi and tell them I'm very interested in this role."
"it is good."
Liu Yifei's home in Beijing.
Liu Xiaoli was cooking in the kitchen when she received the call.
"What? A Hollywood blockbuster? Over 100 million US dollars?"
Her voice rose eight octaves, and she almost dropped the spatula.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
Liu Yifei ran out of the room, still holding the script in her hand.
Liu Xiaoli hung up the phone and quickly walked to her daughter.
"Yifei, there's big news."
Director Fu negotiated a Hollywood project in the US, a big-budget production of $100 million, and the female lead will be chosen from China.
Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment, then her eyes slowly brightened.
"real?"
"real.
Requirements include fluency in English and experience in action scenes.
Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter with a complicated expression.
"Yifei".
You fully meet this condition.
Liu Yifei pursed her lips and remained silent.
"Would you like to give it a try?"
Liu Xiaoli asked softly, but her eyes held a hint of expectation.
Liu Yifei remained silent for a few seconds.
"Mom, I'm only seventeen."
"So what if you're seventeen?"
Zhang Ziyi was only in her early twenties when she filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
You have the advantage of age, good looks, and good English.
Why not give it a try?
"Shall I give it a try?"
"Okay, Mom will register you."
You could also give Director Fu a call and invite him out for dinner.
Liu Yifei, seemingly lost in thought, blushed and nodded.
As the news spread, Liu Yan's phone was ringing off the hook.