Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 95 Discussion

After the meeting, Lin Wei returned to her office and the first thing she did was pick up the phone.

"Hey, send a message to all the agents of the company's artists to come to my office. There's important news to announce."

Ten minutes later, Lin Wei's office was packed with people.

"Mr. Lin, what's the good news? Why the rush?"

"Is there some big project?"

Lin Wei and the others had all arrived before she spoke.

"President Fu has negotiated a big project in the United States, a production worth over 100 million US dollars, and the female lead will be selected from China."

The office erupted in chaos.

"Over one hundred million US dollars?!"

"The female lead will be chosen from within China? Wouldn't that mean...?"

"Mr. Lin, do any of our company's employees have a chance?"

Lin Wei gestured for everyone to be quiet.

"Of course there are, but the conditions are very strict."

You need to be fluent in English and have a basic understanding of action scenes.

Go back and relay this message to the artists you are responsible for, so they are aware of it.

"clear!"

The news spread from Morning Light Media in just one afternoon.

That night, the whole industry was buzzing with the news.

Fu Yibai negotiated a huge project worth over 100 million US dollars in the United States, and the female lead needs to be selected from China.

Requirements: Fluent in English and good at fighting.

When Fan Binbin received the call, she was at home applying a face mask.

"What did you say? Over 100 million US dollars? And the female lead was chosen from within China?"

Her voice rose eight octaves, and her face mask almost fell off.

"Mr. Lin said it himself: the requirements are fluent English and a background in action scenes."

The agent, Xiao Li, spoke through the receiver.

"Binbin, how's your English?"

Fan Binbin was silent for two seconds.

"...It's alright."

"What do you mean by 'okay'?"

"Well... we can communicate, but not very fluently."

Xiao Li also fell silent.

"Shall we start training now? There are still three months left, is that enough time?"

Fan Binbin bit her lip.

"There's still time."

After hanging up the phone, Fan Binbin immediately contacted Fu Yibai.

The phone rang twice before being answered.

"Honey, you're back in China?"

"Um."

Why didn't you tell me? I would have come to pick you up.

"It was a last-minute decision, no need to bother."

Fan Binbin bit her lip and didn't dwell on the issue.

"I heard from President Lin that the female lead for that Hollywood blockbuster will be chosen from China... Is that true?"

"real."

"What are the requirements? Fluent in English, and able to fight?"

"right."

Fan Binbin was silent for two seconds.

Do you think I can do it?

Fu Yibai also paused for a moment.

"How's your English? This role doesn't have many action scenes, so a basic level is fine."

Although post-production dubbing is possible, since it's filmed overseas, your English level must be sufficient for smooth communication.

"I can find a tutor right away; I learn very quickly."

"Then get ready."

Fu Yibai spoke calmly.

"The audition is in a month, and we'll see how you perform then."

After hanging up the phone, Fan Binbin stood in the living room for a long time, clutching his phone.

At Chenxi Media, not only Fan Binbin was interested in the role, but also Qin Lan and others who were still in the "Empresses in the Palace" crew were very interested in it.

Hengdian, the film crew of "Empresses in the Palace".

Today's scene is a group scene set in the imperial harem, where several concubines are enjoying flowers and chatting in the imperial garden.

After the director yelled "Cut," everyone dispersed to touch up their makeup and rest.

Accompanied by her assistant, Qin Lan returned to the parasol. She had just sat down and taken a sip of water when she saw Gao Lu and Tang Yan approaching.

"Sister Lan, have you heard?"

Gao Lu lowered her voice, but her eyes shone brightly.

"What?"

"The huge project that President Fu negotiated in the US is worth over 100 million US dollars! The female lead will be chosen from China!"

Qin Lan paused for a moment while holding the water glass.

"I've heard about it."

"Then why are you still so calm?"

Tang Yan chimed in from the side, her tone a mixture of envy and eagerness.

"That's a Hollywood blockbuster! If we could get selected..."

What are the chances of being elected?

Qin Lan put down her water glass, her tone calm.

"There are so many top-tier actresses in China, not to mention Zhang Ziyi, Li Binbin..."

There's also Fan Binbin in our company.

Every one of them was eyeing this role.

How could a few newcomers like us possibly have a chance?

Besides, is your English level very good? Have you passed the CET-4 (College English Test Band 4)?

Gao Lu and Tang Yan exchanged a glance and fell silent.

Qin Lan was telling the truth.

"But we can't just give up like this, can we?"

Tang Yan was unwilling to accept this.

"What if? Isn't Mr. Fu our boss? Maybe..."

"Maybe what?"

Yang Rong's voice came from the side. She and Yan Danchen walked over from the other side of the rest area, holding small fans in their hands and blowing them on their faces.

"Are you guys also talking about that Hollywood project?"

"You've heard about it too?" Gao Lu asked.

"It's spread throughout the entire entertainment industry, how could I not have heard about it?"

Yang Rong sat down next to her and lowered her voice.

"I went to the restroom just now and overheard some actors from other companies talking about this in the next room."

"What did they say?" Tang Yan immediately asked.

Yan Danchen pursed her lips.

"What else can I say? I want to try everything."

There was a actress who played a minor supporting role. She said she had passed the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6) and had a background in dance, so she felt she had a good chance of getting the part.

The other person next to him laughed and said, "You think just being good at English is enough?"

This is a Hollywood blockbuster; they need actors who can carry the box office. What good is it for an unknown actor like you, even if your English is excellent?

After listening, Tang Yan silently lowered her head.

"Alright, stop thinking about it."

Qin Lan patted her hand.

"Since President Fu released the information, he must have his reasons."

We should film what we need to film, and we should prepare what we need to prepare.

Try it if you have the chance, but don't force it if you don't.

If it doesn't work this time, there will definitely be a next time.

The girls nodded, each secretly vowing to themselves that they would definitely study English properly when they had time.

This way, they will have more opportunities if the company has similar projects in the future.