That year Huayu

The quality of a movie can never be decided by one person.

Rather, it depends on the entire creative team including the director, actors, screenwriters, and photography logistics.

But even in Hollywood, there are still only a handful of outstanding film crews born every year.

The combination of Lin Nan and Leonardo undoubtedly meets the core requirements of an excellent film project.

That is top directors, screenwriters, and top actors.

Relatively speaking, team modules such as photography and logistics are much simpler.

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Almost none of the domestic media and insiders could contact Lin Nan and were a little anxious.

Therefore, Yue Jun and Jiang Yuerou, two company executives who often appeared in public, became the targets of being chased and intercepted.

"Sorry, I really don't know the specific situation. I can't get involved in Crystal Pictures' matters, and Director Lin didn't tell me."

When Yue Jun was interviewed by reporters, he acted very humorously, which is also true.

Even the chief steward of Lin Nan Pictures said he didn't understand, and there was only one name left in everyone's mind, Liu Yifei!

What Yue Jun knew, Liu Yifei definitely knew. If Yue Jun doesn't know, that person must also know.

After all, it is "Crystal" Pictures!

The reporters could only keep sending interview invitations to Hongxingwu.

A small number of actors in the industry can directly contact Liu Yifei.

"Sissi, Director Lin wants to cooperate with Leonardo. Is it true?"

Li Bingbing, who had some romantic feelings, decisively asked Liu Yifei.

"Yes, we have decided on a movie project. But I can't help or interfere with the casting. If you have ideas, you can only wait for news from Lin Nan."

"Well, okay, thank you, Yi Fei. Didn't Director Lin leave a role for you?" Li Bingbing asked tentatively.

"No, he said there was nothing suitable for me."

Liu Yifei knew that there was a lover in that movie, but Lin Nan rejected her.

Hearing Liu Yifei's answer, Li Bingbing was obviously relieved, and then asked: "Are there any suitable female characters?"

"Well, yes, there is..."

The details of these movies are not secrets that cannot be revealed, so Liu Yifei doesn't hide them much. After all, they are all acquaintances.

Anyway, it is up to Lin Nan to decide how to cast the characters in the end. It depends on luck who to choose.

A few minutes later, Li Bingbing ended the call excitedly, and then Zhou Xun also called.

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“It’s a foreign language film!”

Yang Mi murmured to herself.

She has always known that where the company's biggest cake is, it's in Hollywood.

"Don't think about it, it's not our turn."

Zeng Jia directly struck a blow.

In the morning, she still had a chance to ask Yue Jun, but she only got a neutral answer, "Don't think too much."

There was a hint of disgust and indifference in Yue Jun's tone, which made Zeng Jia unable to step down at that time.

"That's Leonardo. There's a good chance the movie will be taken to a film festival, right?"

Yang Mi didn't seem to hear Zeng Jia's words and sighed again.

"So what, it has nothing to do with you. Let's just follow our own plan."

There is no actress who does not yearn for that. Of course Zeng Jia understands Yang Mi's psychology, but there are some things that she can only think about.

"Yeah, it has nothing to do with me. Isn't there her in front of me? Let's touch up your makeup, the filming will start soon..."

Zeng Jia smiled and nodded. Unrealistic emotions come and go quickly. This is Yang Mi in her eyes!

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Crystal Pictures.

Lin Nan browsed the emails, and there were many domestic agencies and artists in the industry making innuendoes.

A group of people are all cats that smell fish, and each one is more eager than the last.

Even Zhang Ziyi believes that she is in Hollywood and has the advantage of being close to the water.

It's only been two days, and I've already contacted Lin Nan several times.

At the beginning, the excuse was to treat guests to a dinner party, but in the end, he simply asked about the movie directly. The purpose was very clear.

However, Lin Nan did not give out the role or any promises. He only said that he would audition later.

"Boss, do you want to announce the casting news for the movie now?"

A young white girl knocked on the door and asked.

"Yeah, okay."

Lin Nan nodded. Leonardo didn't have many recommendations, so he mainly had to rely on auditions.

Appian Road will participate in the investment of this movie, which is also DiCaprio's consistent style and treatment.

In less than half a day, both Crystal Pictures and the Screen Actors Guild issued notices.

"Co-produced by Crystal Pictures and Appian Trail, the movie "The Invisible Guest" is open to auditions for actors. Those who are interested can send an email..."

In the notice, there was not only a description of the movie, but also detailed requirements for the audition roles, including the two confirmed directors and leading actors, Lin Nan and Leonardo.

There are many actors who are flocking to it.

Since the afternoon, a lot of emails have been received in the mailbox of Crystal Pictures, more and more.

When the news spread back to China, the film industry's worries finally came to a halt.

Lin Nan has really planned a new movie, and as everyone thought, it was a foreign language film.

And it’s his first collaboration with Leonardo as a director!

Almost all the first-line actresses in the Mainland have focused on the role of the supporting actress, the lover.

There are no messy or restrictive audition requirements for this role.

"'The Invisible Guest'?"

“When I heard the name and looked at the lineup, I knew it was prepared for the film festival!”

"It's strange that Director Lin didn't appoint his own producer Liu this time. Isn't it appropriate?"

"Maybe it's really inappropriate..."

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Many domestic actresses didn't think much about it. They almost all sent emails with luck and expectation.

"This guy is pretty good at keeping secrets. He decided on a new movie without making any announcement. The casting has already been cast now, so it's only been made public."

Others are most concerned about their roles, while several state-owned enterprises regret not having the opportunity to participate in the investment. These are all political achievements.

Most of the directors in the industry are interested in Lin Nan.

Although everyone says that making good Chinese-language films is the most important thing, but if you can really go to Hollywood, who would refuse?

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As usual, the Oscar's Best Foreign Language Film Award is the first to announce the nominees.

Sure enough, after the Golden Globe Award, Chen Kaige's "Search" failed again and was not included in the nominations.

When the news spread back to China, the industry was filled with sighs, and any previous illusions were completely shattered.

A closer look shows that since Zhang Yimou's "Hero", Chinese-language films have missed the nomination for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for 10 consecutive years.

The film bureau even held a special seminar on this matter immediately.

I really don’t know what is discussed in this kind of meeting.

Lin Nan looked at the emails from China and couldn't help laughing.

"Dahua really doesn't leave a single person, they are all here, and there are so many newcomers!"

Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Xun... Zhao Yanzi, Zhang Yuqi, Han Xie, Gao Yuanyuan, Yu Nan... Ni Naa...

Zhang Ziyi's audition email was sent from Hollywood, and it was quite formal.

To be honest, Lin Nan really didn't expect that people from China would send audition emails, after all, they were across the Pacific Ocean.

Are they really allowed to fly over for an audition?

It would be fine if it was suitable for such a laborious effort, but if none of them were successful, it would be too ostentatious, and Lin Nan might be criticized by the media for tormenting his own people.

"Oh, forget it, let's do a video audition, there must be a response..."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Nan made this decision and ordered the people below to reply to the email.

Due to the time difference, the time for this video audition is really difficult to arrange, but Lin Nan's side must be during the day.

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Soon, domestic media reported it.

"A group of mainland actresses got the opportunity to audition for "The Invisible Guest" as they wished, and Director Lin Nan chose to audition via online video..."

"To be honest, I think Fan Bingbing is more suitable for the role of audition lover, that enchanting one, hiss..."

"The aesthetics of the East and the West are different. What you think is suitable may feel awkward over there."

"Some beauty is common, spanning Eastern and Western aesthetic standards!

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Lin Nan began to seize the time to audition. His planned shooting period was not long, and he did not want to spend two months shooting the movie.

The audition location is at Crystal Pictures.

Leonardo actually recommended an actress who worked with him in "Hoover".

45-year-old British actress, Naomi Watts.

"If she adds makeup, she can definitely play the role of a female lawyer, so there should be no problem. Besides, she's not expensive."

Lin Nan also specifically checked this actor for this purpose, and his resume is also very impressive, including "The Bell", "King Kong", "The Veil", and "Hoover".

"Okay, let her come over."

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One by one, actors began to come in and out of Crystal Pictures.

This guy Tom actually made a joke:

"I, Tom, am much more serious than that guy Weinstein. That piece of trash is a famous pervert in Hollywood..."

"So, you'd better stay away from him. We are not the same as him."

Lin Nan reminded him seriously.

The red sofa is an unspoken rule that everyone knows about in Hollywood. The unspoken rule is open to the public, and Weinstein has even more fun with it.

"Of course. Although I am also greedy for money and lustful, I have never been promiscuous."

Tom spoke with a certain complacency, as if he were a gentleman.

"Boss, the new auditionee has arrived, an actress."

"Okay, bring her in." Lin Nan responded.

A young white actress with a slightly delicate appearance was brought in.

Tom handed a piece of information to Lin Nan. Lin Nan looked at the person in front of him and felt a little familiar.

It seemed like I was greeted at a party a few days ago. Well, it should be.

"Hello Lin. I'm Jessica Chastain. I'm here to audition for the second female lead today..."

The other party greeted him politely, and Lin Nan was instantly impressed.

A few days ago, he did meet the actress in front of him at a party and said hello.

"Jessica Chastain?"

Lin Nan whispered the name, nodded, and motioned to Tom to give him the contents of the audition.

"The role you are auditioning for is the second female lead, and she has a lot of scenes opposite Leonardo. However, now you can only perform without real objects..."

"No problem, I can do it."

"Then you only have three minutes to prepare."

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More than half an hour later.

"Looking forward to receiving emails from the crew, thank you."

"You're welcome."

Jessica Chastain was smiling and ready to leave Crystal Pictures, even though she didn't get the answers she wanted right then and there.

Lin Nan nodded and added again: "I wish you good luck."

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