This was the first time that Mei Zihan and Liu Tianyi took a plane after signing the contract, and it was also the first time that he felt the difference between having an agent and not having an agent.
For example, the business class he is sitting in now.
The price of business class is definitely Mei Zihan taking the economy class round trip, but Mei Zihan quickly adjusted his mentality.
Money should be spent where money should be spent, and Jiang Ying also said that she can no longer be so stingy. Think about the movies to be acted in next, the web dramas to be acted in, these are all money!
Mei Zihan made the calculations for himself and decided that he was still entitled to enjoy it, so he happily enjoyed the journey.
"It was early in the morning when we got there, so we should go to sleep at that time, and go to director Han He's house at eight o'clock tomorrow to discuss the contract." Liu Tianyi briefly explained the itinerary, "After returning from Director Han He's house, you can also go to Visiting Chunqiusheng's home, he has done you such a great favor, and he should express his gratitude."
"Of course." Mei Zihan nodded repeatedly.
"Although Chunqiusheng wants you to play Xiaoyaosheng, in front of Han He, you still try to show all you have learned. Even if you can't meet his requirements, at least let him see your potential. By the way, Can you drink?"
"For beer, three bottles?" Mei Zihan replied uncertainly.
"... I understand, that is, you can't drink." Liu Tianyi frowned and said, "In short, Han He is a very loyal person. He will agree to Chun Qiusheng's request because Chun Qiusheng's approach is different from his in some respects. coincides with each other, do you understand?"
"Brother Liu, you seem to be very familiar with Han He?"
"Li Ruo and Qiu Yunkai have both worked with him before." Liu Tianyi sighed, "Let's not talk about Li Ruo, she is still one of Han He's favorite actresses to work with. Qiu Yunkai has starred in the past Han He's video was scolded and cried by him."
Mei Zihan straightened his chest involuntarily, "I have a thick skin, so I'm not afraid of being scolded."
"This is probably one of your few strengths." Liu Tianyi agreed very much, "By the way, Han He may ask you some messy questions at that time. Just don’t understand, you know?”
"I know. Brother Liu, I'm very disturbed by what you've done." Before Mei Zihan got on the plane, he didn't feel it. After getting on the plane, he found that Liu Tianyi's behavior was very different from usual, and he seemed very nervous.
Can this not be nervous
Mei Zihan can't even get a lead actor in a decent big production, and now he suddenly wants to take on the lead actor of Han He's movie. How can you not be nervous
In contrast, it was clear that Mei Zihan was too relaxed.
"If you screw up, you won't be able to take a break for the next year, and I'll take on all kinds of dramas for you." Liu Tianyi was still a little worried, and threatened a little.
Mei Zihan almost nodded his head off.
He also seemed a little nervous.
Han He has been famous for a long time. His house is located in a good location, and it is still a single-family villa. It is hard to find it in this metropolis where every inch of land is expensive. Mei Zihan originally thought that he was quite rich, but when he saw this house, he knew that he was still a little poor.
When Liu Tianyi brought Mei Zihan into the living room of this villa, Han He was already waiting there.
There is a large wine cabinet in the living room, with all kinds of wine on it, not to mention red wine, even Erguotou rice wine brewed by the farmhouse, which can almost be photographed to make a complete wine list.
"Please sit down." Han He was more mature than he appeared on TV, and he also had the charm of a great director.
Generally, men rarely look good with a beard, but it looks particularly harmonious on Han He. His beard is only a little bit, which makes him look a bit free and unrestrained.
"Chun Qiusheng has always been an author I admire very much. It's just that his luck is not good enough. In the past, too many martial arts novel authors overwhelmed him. Finally, when those martial arts novels have all announced their withdrawal from the literary world, the market has already eaten. No more martial arts." Han He sighed lightly when he said this, but Mei Zihan and Liu Tianyi's hearts followed Han He's involuntary lifting.
Even if he was as dull as Mei Zihan, he knew that Han He was not that satisfied with him.
This is also normal.
With Mei Zihan's current status in the entertainment industry, not to mention being the second male lead in the movie directed by Han He, even if there are nine males and ten males, it may not be his turn.
Mei Zihan was able to stand in front of Han He now because of Chun Qiusheng.
"But I think martial arts will never go out of fashion. Whether it is fantasy or fairy tales, they are all variants of martial arts. Apart from their better special effects, what is the difference between their story core and martial arts? ?” Han He said meaningfully.
"Yes, there are actually only a few kinds of stories going back and forth under the sun. It's just to see how you can package them and let readers take them in." Mei Zihan laughed, "Martial arts are originally from the East. It is difficult for other nations to understand our love and admiration for knights. It does not worship individualism like Western superheroes, but tends to be more harmonious."
Liu Tianyi glanced at Mei Zihan in surprise. He had never taught Mei Zihan to say these things, nor had Jiang Ying. Are these Mei Zihan's own opinions
"Do you like novels?" Han He asked.
"Of course." Mei Zihan affirmed, "People of our generation have grown up watching martial arts novels and martial arts TV dramas. I remember when I was in elementary school, my classmates were rushing to become heroes and imitate them. Heroes are sworn brothers, begging for help. Sometimes I see the heroes in the stories give up their advantages for some strange reasons, and I am very angry. But now that I think about it, if they don’t give up, they are not the protagonists in the novel. gone."
Han He looked at Mei Zihan's serious face and suddenly laughed, "I heard you used to be a teacher?"
"Well, it's still in the English department." Mei Zihan affirmed, "Because those who graduated from this major earn more as teachers and find jobs more easily."
"Then why do you want to be an actor?" Han He asked curiously, "I watched a bit of "My Stepfather", and your crying scene is very moving. If I need to make some gossip in the next film, I will be willing I came to see you. There are not many actors in the entertainment circle who are good at crying scenes like you. But "Blood Pond Picture" is different, Xiaoyaosheng is a person who would rather die than cry."
"Because I don't know how to cry." Mei Zihan couldn't tell whether to laugh or cry, "Actually, I am very aware of my current situation. I was able to get this opportunity purely because of Chun Qiusheng's help. Director Han, I like your martial arts movies very much." , I also really want to play the role of Xiaoyaosheng, I hope you can give me a chance to display my strengths. As for why I want to enter the entertainment industry, I can only say that it was a mistake."
"You said you like my movies?" Of course, Han He would not be so easily moved by Mei Zihan's few words. He had heard similar words countless times, "You haven't acted in a movie before, The filming of movies and TV series is different. So what do you think is a movie?"
He signed a VAM agreement with the Sunshine Agreement, and he must be working on this film in a timely manner while ensuring quality.
Personally speaking, Han He is not willing to go to those popular young students. Those people's acting skills are bad, the key is that they are not professional enough.
The most important thing in martial arts films is fighting scenes.
Stand-ins can be used for some difficult movements, but most of them still require actors to perform by themselves.
It takes a while of training and an extremely dedicated attitude.
Those now available to choose from did not quite meet his expectations. The film itself is for profit, so it is only natural to effectively reduce costs and increase publicity.
Mei Zihan's acting skills are not bad, as long as he is not a rotten piece of wood, Han Heziwen can also train him to be what the role of Xiaoyaosheng needs.
But the premise is that Mei Zihan has this ability.
Han He is willing to see Mei Zihan, apart from Chun Qiusheng's reason, there is also Liu Tianyi who is beside Mei Zihan.
As a director who has worked with Li Ruo many times, Han He knows everything about Li Ruo and Liu Tianyi, and also understands the power behind Liu Tianyi. The strange thing is that Liu Tianyi seems to have no intention of borrowing his uncle's power.
Otherwise, how dare Xinghai Entertainment find someone to take on Mei Zihan at will? As long as Blue Sky Satellite TV shows a little intention to take over the drama starring Mei Zihan, there must be someone willing to spend a lot of resources on Mei Zihan.
Mei Zihan froze in place, he didn't know how to answer this question
He was able to talk with Han He for so long because he was an audience of martial arts novels and martial arts films. But after all, he doesn't know so much about movies, or even TV series, he doesn't know as much as he imagined.
Liu Tianyi didn't say a word at the side, he could clearly feel Han He's gaze lingering on him.
If you come out to hang out, you will have to pay it back after all.
Fortunately, Han He quickly looked away.
It was just a simple question, and it didn't make Mei Zihan very nervous, but when facing Han He, Mei Zihan felt an inexplicable pressure.
Directors are not just good at making movies, they can also be very good actors themselves, the more powerful the director is, the more superb his understanding of acting will be. There are few good actors, and even fewer good directors.
If a director can't have a better understanding of performance than actors, then they can't suppress those talented actors and make them look like in their own works.
This feeling was a bit like the oppressive feeling that Mei Zihan had felt on Jiang Ying in the past, which was similar to the "perverted murderer".
But not quite the same.
Mei Zihan almost wanted to cry but had no tears.
The simpler the question, the harder it is to answer.
"Why, haven't you figured it out yet?" Han He continued to ask. He could see that Mei Zihan was actually quite young from a certain point of view, which was actually a good thing for the director. This means that he has more potential, and he can more easily wash away the impurities on his body, making him more suitable for the character.
This is also the reason why many big directors love to use newcomers.
It is good for newcomers to have newcomers. Sometimes what the movie lacks is that kind of youthfulness and innocence.
"I've heard a song before, and I still remember it until now." The melody of a song sounded in Mei Zihan's mind, "I have never made a movie. As an audience, my answer may not satisfy you, but I Think, this song can be used to answer your question."
"The human world is just a place for you to stay | The galaxy is where your soul wanders | The human world is just your invisible dream | The dream that you occasionally leave behind in the world | Dreams of silver and bright colors with gods outside your body | With your body outside your body A dream within a dream…”
For all filmmakers, movies are their dream.
A dream that is almost impossible to realize in reality has come true.
The author has something to say: The lyrics come from Tsai Chin's "Love Letter to Filmmakers". The tune of this song is Li Zongsheng, and the lyrics are written by the famous director Luo Qirui. It came out to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the film's birth.
When I heard this song at the time, I wanted to write an article about the entertainment industry. I wanted to write a story about the protagonist who learned acting from others a little bit, and finally he was able to surpass the acting teacher and complete his own acting.