Chapter 534
From actor to director to producer!
Chapter 534 From actor to director to producer!
"Don't try too hard to act like a high school student—"
As the reading session reached its midpoint, Chen Jin finally spoke up and offered her first suggestion of the day.
Zhu Yanmanz and Lin Gengxin stopped and their gazes fell on where Chen Jin was. The two of them were completely unmoved.
"Forget about your current age."
"I hope all your reactions are based on genuine emotional logic."
Lin Gengxin cleared his throat; this matter was somewhat difficult for him.
It's not that his acting skills are bad, but mainly because Chen Jin, as Zhu Yanmanzi's boyfriend, puts a lot of pressure on him.
Perhaps he noticed Lin Gengxin's gaze.
Chen Jin's gaze swept over them.
"I'm leaving?"
Seeing this, Lin Gengxin quickly waved his hand, saying, "What a joke!"
If he can't even overcome this little thing, how can he possibly perform well in the following scenes?
The reading continues.
"Excuse me, classmate, you've mistaken me for someone else."
"Why are you here? Didn't you say you got into Peking University?"
"Didn't do well on the test, just didn't perform well."
Lin Gengxin tried his best to make his tone sound carefree and humorous, but when he touched Chen Jin's furrowed brows, he felt a little conflicted.
obviously.
Current acting skills are not good enough to catch Chen Jin's eye.
"There are indeed many humorous scenes in the film, but I hope it's not just funny for the sake of being funny."
"Just like your tone of voice."
"The humor between the two of you must be a natural collision in a specific environment."
"Instead of through exaggerated acting."
Chen Jin gave very pertinent advice; he would definitely take his girlfriend's work very seriously.
Perhaps I won't be able to be by Zhu Yanmanzi's side while filming.
Then.
During the reading session, it's natural to offer some feedback.
Zhu Yanmanz nodded.
Compared to formal acting, there is indeed less emotion during script readings, but what Chen Jin pointed out is something they are lacking.
Lin Gengxin remained silent.
He abandoned his naive ideas.
She kept putting pressure on herself, especially since her co-star was the girlfriend of the award-winning actor in front of her, which made her deliberately try to avoid the role.
however--
Chen Jin in front of him had absolutely no other thoughts.
In his view, this was just an ordinary reading session, where everyone was simply communicating between characters.
This made Lin Gengxin suddenly feel somewhat ashamed.
No wonder Chen Jin has achieved his current status; he seems to never let personal feelings interfere with his acting.
Lin Gengxin didn't say anything more.
Try your best to get rid of those thoughts.
The rest went very smoothly, as Chen Jin kept giving pointers, which were very helpful.
By the time it ended, it was completely dark.
Everyone present greeted Chen Jin and then left.
Lin Gengxin was organizing his script when he saw Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz preparing to leave, and then he called out to them.
"Brother Jin, thank you for your guidance earlier."
Chen Jin didn't say much, but every word she uttered was to the point.
This made Lin Gengxin admire Chen Jin, who was clearly much stronger than him at the same age.
Chen Jin smiled but remained silent.
He then left the Electronic Science and Technology Department with Zhu Yanmanz in his hand.
The two returned to the car, and Zhu Yanmanzi's gaze naturally fell on where Chen Jin was.
Although they are the same age, Chen Jin exudes a sense of composure and calmness.
"You're captivated by your husband's good looks?"
Chen Jin's words made Zhu Yanmanzi frown.
"Grumpy."
The car slowly started moving. After finishing the reading session, all they had to do was wait for filming to begin.
As for Chen Jin's next tasks, besides staying by Zhu Yanmanz's side, it will be dealing with the release of "Hong Kong Trip".
……
September 1, 2013, 6:9 AM, Xiamen.
The moment Zhu Yanmanz's alarm rang, she practically sprang up on the bed.
Today marks the start of filming for "My Old Classmate".
As is customary, a press conference will also be held to mark the start of filming.
Besides the members of their film crew, there were also reporters from various media outlets.
Chen Jin slowly got up. As the main producer of "My Old Classmate", he definitely had to go to this scene today.
Two days earlier, the two had already traveled from Beijing to Xiamen.
Guo Fan and Chen Jin both agreed that the press conference for the start of filming of "My Old Classmate" should be held at Xiamen University.
In addition, today is the first day of school.
In this youthful and vibrant atmosphere, one can perhaps better appreciate the genuine emotions conveyed in this film.
Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz have arrived at the scene.
The area in front of Xiamen University was already packed with media reporters.
Without interfering with the students' entry into the kindergarten, they were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Zhu Yanmanz and Chen Jin.
It should be noted that Chen Jin has no filming work recently.
It's not hard to guess that we'll probably all arrive at the filming location of "My Old Classmate" today.
Just as everyone was watching, a sharp scream suddenly erupted from the crowd.
As a Bugatti pulled up in front of Xiamen University, Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi got out of the car.
"what--"
"Chen Jin!"
"Zzz, welcome to Xiamen University."
In an instant, the atmosphere in the entire venue was completely ignited.
Countless people were screaming, and when the media reporters saw this scene, they rushed forward without regard for anything else.
Clearly, they made the right bet.
Chen Jin did indeed appear at Xiamen University.
Zhu Yanmanzi waved to the cheering crowd. Since their relationship was made public, the media had obviously paid more attention to the two of them.
As for now.
They had already all gathered around.
The entire cast of "My Old Classmate" had arrived, and upon seeing Chen Jin appear before them, they all walked over.
Everyone walked towards the Science and Technology Center.
Today's press conference for the start of filming is being held here.
The group arrived at the meeting venue.
The seats had already been arranged.
As an investor, Chen Jin naturally had to sit in the front row, while Zhu Yanmanz, Lin Gengxin, Guo Fan, and Gao Xiaosong sat side by side with him.
Behind him were Sui Kai and other supporting characters.
It's clear that the location chosen today was carefully selected.
Click!Click!
The media reporters in the audience were already poised and ready, their cameras and microphones flashing without pause.
It was an honor for them to be able to photograph Chen Jin at the press conference for the start of filming of "My Old Classmate".
After all, Chen Jin's "Fast & Furious 6" was a global phenomenon not long ago.
now--
Chen Jin's status undoubtedly rose accordingly.
His popularity was already unmatched, and now it has even surpassed the boundaries of a superstar.
now.
A woman who looked like a presenter walked to the side of the stage.
"I am delighted to have all the media reporters present. Now I hereby announce—" "The press conference for the start of filming of 'My Old Classmate' has officially begun."
"First, please welcome our producer, Guo Fan, to give a speech."
Guo Fan nodded.
Facing the sea of people below the stage, his expression did not change much.
"..."
Compared to what Guo Fan said, it is actually Gao Xiaosong who should explain it.
After all, he was the one who advocated for cooperation, so he also needed to be more familiar with the folk song "My Deskmate".
After her remarks, Guo Fan looked at Chen Jin beside her.
As a current celebrity in the entertainment industry, Chen Jin's every move naturally attracts a lot of attention.
Especially today.
If it weren't for Chen Jin's appearance, there probably wouldn't have been so many media reporters there.
As for now.
Reporters from NetEase, Tencent, and Sohu have already gathered here.
She looked at Chen Jin with expectant eyes.
"Come on! Let our General Manager Chen say a few words for everyone."
Chen Jin resisted the urge to punch him directly, having already told Guo Fan not to call him President Chen.
Especially in front of so many people.
Chen Jin now wished she could find a hole in the ground and crawl into it.
A round of applause erupted from the audience; indeed, only Chen Jin possessed such charisma.
Good morning, friends from the media!
"Thank you all for coming to the beautiful Xiamen University to witness the official start of filming for 'My Deskmate'."
"I think everyone has had a 'deskmate' who is unforgettable."
"The purity and beauty of our youth may be the foundation for our emotional resonance."
"This time——"
"Directed by Guo Fan, and performed by Zhu Yanmanz and Lin Gengxin."
"I believe it will definitely evoke everyone's memories of their youth."
"Finally, I wish the filming of 'My Old Classmate' a smooth process and great box office success."
After hearing Chen Jin's words, applause erupted from the audience.
Next came the conversation between the two lead actors. Compared to this segment, the media reporters preferred the free interview time.
That way they can interview Chen Jin.
Putting everything else aside, the combined popularity of all the main cast and crew of "My Old Classmate" probably doesn't even match that of Chen Jin alone.
This is not an exaggeration on their part.
The main reason is that Chen Jin truly has the ability.
The lengthy conversation has ended, and the media reporters are already poised to be the first to interview Chen Jin.
The host looked down at the audience.
When it came to the interview segment, everyone's enthusiasm clearly returned.
Before he could even say anything, people had already started asking questions.
"Chen Jin, why didn't you choose to act in this movie with your girlfriend?"
What are the two lead actors' impressions of each other?
"Lin Gengxin, do you feel any pressure when Chen Jin is present during filming?"
This issue is quite contentious.
Lin Gengxin scratched his head sheepishly, unsure how to answer the question. Compared to the day of the script reading, he was clearly much better now.
As for Chen Jin...
The reason why this film wasn't chosen to be made is quite simple.
Such low-budget films are simply not worth his attention.
Aside from some Hollywood blockbusters, the only domestic film he wants to participate in is "The Wandering Earth".
The initial positioning was already secured.
For him, making films on this subject matter again would be meaningless.
However, Chen Jin certainly couldn't answer like that, since every work has its own special significance.
It's one thing if Chen Jin doesn't want to film, but she wouldn't say something like that in public.
"Chen Jin, did you decide to invest in this film because you believe in its potential, or because you want to support your girlfriend's career?"
Zhu Yanmanzi's expression froze.
She knew, of course, that Chen Jin had taken on the film precisely because he wanted to give her the opportunity.
"Thank you for asking such an interesting question."
"I think I've always taken the investment in this film very seriously."
"Before deciding to invest, there will be a professional evaluation of the script and production plan."
"As for Zizi, I believe she can give this character a unique charm."
“Even without me, she was able to secure the role based on her own abilities.”
After hearing Chen Jin's words, Zhu Yanmanz subconsciously turned her head to look over.
"We have only one goal, which is to do our best to create a good movie."
"We also hope that everyone will focus on the artwork itself."
With Chen Jin's answer, the audience finally reacted somewhat.
I stopped dwelling on the relationship between the two of them; after all, there was no point in asking any more questions.
Let’s not talk about anything else for now.
Chen Jin was right; given Zhu Yanmanz's current abilities, landing this role would be a piece of cake.
Zhu Yanmanz was in a good mood after Chen Jin defended her.
The following questions mostly revolved around the work itself, but I still wasn't very interested in the male and female leads.
Everyone's attention was focused on where Chen Jin was.
It can be said--
The coming month will be another highlight for Chen Jin.
"Hong Kong Tour" is sure to ignite the National Day box office once again.
"Now--"
"I hereby announce that filming for 'My Old Classmate' has officially begun!"
With the host's signal, the two-hour media conference finally came to an end.
Zhu Yanmanzi must have been suffering from back pain, and in front of numerous media reporters, she had to present her best appearance in both her movements and posture.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief only after the media reporters reluctantly left.
now.
The students' opening ceremony has ended, and everyone is gathering at the entrance of the Science and Technology Center.
It's quite common for film crews to come to Xiamen University to shoot movies.
But this time it was Chen Jin who came, which more or less ignited everyone's interest.
All of a sudden.
The students crowded around the entrance, and their joy was clearly visible the moment they saw Chen Jin.
"Brother Jin, I'm your fan."
A girl whispered a name.
Zhu Yanmanzi looked over first, then reminded Chen Jin.
After realizing what had happened, Chen Jin greeted the students present.
really.
People with popularity are always surrounded by thousands of fans wherever they go.
Lin Gengxin was somewhat envious. Although he had already gained some fans, they were nothing compared to Chen Jin.
He was already a established superstar in Hollywood.
These small fry still need to work much harder.
"Let's go and eat."
Let's all get together before we start filming!
When Chen Jin spoke, everyone was naturally delighted.
A huge crowd followed closely behind, heading towards the Lujiang Seaview Restaurant.
As for tomorrow, it will be a new beginning!
(End of this chapter)