1novels Chapter 2 It Has to Be You
Chapter 2 It Has to Be You
This open casting call for "Meteor Shower" is definitely an opportunity for newcomers. Many people came to the audition, all of them were quiet, and the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed like the air itself could be ignited.
In contrast, Lin Feng, having gone through countless auditions in various film crews in his previous life, was quite indifferent, and even had the mind to observe the situation of others.
"Isn't this Lin Gengxin?"
"Isn't that Wang Kai?"
Lin Feng never expected to see Lin Gengxin and Wang Kai, who would become famous in the future. He had never noticed them in his previous life. It turns out they had also participated in this audition.
Lin Gengxin was too inexperienced and was eliminated before he even got a supporting role;
Wang Kai, on the other hand, was completely ignored because his portrayal of the effeminate character in "Ugly Girl Invincible" was so memorable.
The person who auditioned before Lin Feng was Zhang Han, the male lead in the previous life, who was also the one who replaced Lin Feng. It was an unforgettable experience.
At this moment, Zhang Hanzheng came out of the audition room with a big smile on his face. After seeing Lin Feng, he patted him hard on the shoulder, then glanced at him contemptuously before leaving confidently.
Although Zhang Han didn't say anything, his arrogant expression clearly said, "Stop fighting! This male lead is mine!"
Zhang Han, who is not yet a "greasy man", is definitely a "chosen domineering president". He comes from a wealthy family and dared to drag a traffic policeman for 100 meters in his luxury car during college. He has an inherent domineering quality. More importantly, he has connections behind him. As long as his performance is not too bad, he is almost guaranteed to be the male lead.
"What's with the attitude! If we hadn't had connections in our past lives, you wouldn't have gotten this opportunity!"
Lin Feng cursed under his breath, then patted the shoulder that Zhang Han had patted with in disgust. Even if you have connections, I'll still beat you!
Meanwhile, in the audition room, the main creative team of "Meteor Shower" was discussing the casting of the male lead, and they had a high opinion of Zhang Han.
Looking at the information, the casting director said, "Based on the required image and temperament for the male lead 'Murong Yunhai,' and considering the audition results, the most suitable candidate right now is Zhang Han, who just appeared."
The screenwriter next to him chimed in, "That's right. He has a good appearance, graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, and has acting skills. He'll definitely be fine acting in this kind of idol drama."
However, the person who truly had the decision-making power in the production team was Yao Jia, who sat in the very center. She was not only the producer of the production team, but also the representative of Tianyu Media. She was not only choosing the male lead for "Meteor Shower," but also selecting a film and television artist for Tianyu, which put her under a lot of pressure.
At this moment, Yao Jia was very satisfied with Zhang Han. He was a professionally trained actor with a good image and acting skills, and he also had potential. Most importantly, he had connections! If he had both ability and connections, why not choose him!
Then she said directly to the director Shen Yiming beside her, "Director Shen, let's go with Zhang Han. I think we don't need to look for anyone else; there's no one more suitable than him!"
Shen Yi is a representative creator of Taiwanese idol dramas. She has participated in the production of Qiong Yao dramas such as "Plum Blossom Mark" and "Green Green Grass by the River", and has also directed idol dramas such as "The Wedding Dress of Heaven", "Smiling Pasta" and "The Starry Night". She was hired by Tianyu Media with a lot of money.
Shen Yi had reservations about the producer making a quick decision before the interviews were even finished. "President Yao, aren't we moving a bit too fast? Especially since it's the male lead; we should at least wait until all the interviews are complete before making a decision!"
Since the director insisted, Yao Jia couldn't say anything more, and simply said, "Then let's listen to the director. If there's no one more suitable after the auditions, then let's choose Zhang Han."
The audition continued, and when the handsome Lin Feng appeared in everyone's sight, everyone's eyes lit up. So handsome!
Lin Feng, dressed in a sports uniform, looked a bit rustic compared to the other auditionees' formal suits. However, his outstanding looks and temperament made him stand out from the crowd.
Producer Yao Jia noticed him at a glance and couldn't help but feel that this was the male lead of an idol drama!
Not only Yao Jia, but other members of the production team also felt the same way. He was simply a male protagonist who stepped out of a comic book!
"Hello teachers, my name is Lin Feng. I am 20 years old, 183cm tall, and weigh 72kg. I am a junior in the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, class of 2006."
When Lin Feng introduced himself, Yao Jia paid more attention to him, saying, "You're wearing a sports uniform, are you here to audition for 'Soldiers Sortie'?"
Hearing the producer's teasing, Lin Feng smiled awkwardly and said, "Sorry, I overslept! I'll be more careful next time!"
Will you be more careful next time?
However, the moment Yao Jia saw Lin Feng's smile, she felt completely healed; the smile was so warm and charming.
Although Lin Feng's style is a bit outdated, his looks and charisma are so outstanding that he's perfect for idol dramas. His smile, in particular, is incredibly healing and sunny; he could definitely play any role in a drama.
At this moment, Yao Jia was a little hesitant. As long as Lin Feng's acting skills weren't too bad, she was even considering letting him play the male lead, completely forgetting about Zhang Han from earlier.
"Smile again."
What do you mean? Are you trying to sell your smiles?
Lin Feng didn't know what the requirements were, and then, following the example of "Murong Yunhai" in the drama, he grinned again, this time revealing six neat white teeth. He was sunny, handsome, and charming, with just the right amount of roguishness.
At this moment, Yao Jia completely forgot about Zhang Han. She cared more about her future because Lin Feng was perfect—the ideal male lead for an idol drama! She said with great satisfaction and without any room for doubt:
"Yes! That's the smile, that feeling, that's the smile I wanted! Yes! You! It's you! Play the male lead, 'Murong Yunhai'!"
Director Shen Yi, standing nearby, raised an eyebrow. "Here we go again!" she thought. "President Yao, let's do the auditions first. We'll make a decision after all the auditions are finished!"
"Director Shen, acting skills can be practiced, but intuition is undeniable. I trust my judgment; this kid standing there is Murong Yunhai! That feeling, that aura, it's perfect!"
Lin Feng was surprised by Yao Jia's clear affirmation. He knew that Shen Yi had been very calm during his audition in his previous life and hadn't acted so wildly. It seemed that he had secured the audition this time. Lin Feng had originally planned to use the "business negotiation card," but now he could save himself the trouble.
Little did people know that Lin Feng hadn't changed, but his temperament had. He was now a perfect blend of youth and maturity, sunshine and melancholy, coldness and innocence, nobility and aloofness. It was truly captivating.
Shen Yi was already used to it and didn't say anything more. She simply followed the interview procedure, pointing to a scene from the drama to begin the audition.
"Even if President Yao thinks highly of you, it still depends on your audition performance. This scene is about the male lead successfully confessing his love to the female lead. Get ready and we'll start right away."
After quickly composing himself, Lin Feng got into character, transitioning from outward exuberance to restrained affection, from exaggerated body language to subtle micro-expressions, immersing himself in the character's inner world.
"I, Murong Yunhai, solemnly swear before the earth, the sky, the clouds, the wind, and the magnificent rainbow: I will love Chu Yuxun dearly in this life and do everything in my power to make her enjoy every day of happiness, until we grow old together and pass away hand in hand."
When he successfully confessed his feelings, he was as happy as a child. His gesticulating performance perfectly captured the character's transformation from aloof to sincere. This audition scene was not complicated, but it showcased Lin Feng's strong command of dialogue and emotional outburst, making him a perfect fit for the character in the drama.
Besides his appearance and demeanor, his acting skills were also so amazing, far surpassing Zhang Hanqiang from before. Yao Jia was completely captivated, and she immediately stood up and applauded.
"Excellent! Very good! Lin Feng's acting was superb! You're a genius! Murong Yunhai, you're the only one who can play the role!"
Even Shen Yi was stunned. In all his years of directing, he had never seen a young man as young as Lin Feng with such good acting skills. His acting skills were no worse than those of veteran actors. In fact, he felt that it would be a waste of Lin Feng's acting skills to act in an idol drama!
Despite her years of directing experience, Shen Yi managed to control her emotions. "Yes, you acted really well. There aren't any more suitable candidates later, so this role is yours. Now you should go back and wait for news."
After Lin Feng left, Yao Jia said to Shen Yiming again, "Director Shen, there's no need to choose anymore. There's no one more suitable than him!"
This time, Shen Yi rolled her eyes at Yao Jia, as if to say, "It seems like you said the same thing just now."
And as it turned out, just as Yao Jia said, there was no one more suitable than Lin Feng.
Meanwhile, Zhang Han also learned the audition results. His attempt to show off failed, and he was humiliated. His handsome "shoehorn face" was almost slapped into a "V-shaped face."
He quickly used his last "summoner's spell": "Dad, my leading man has been stolen! You have to help me!"
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