In the following days, Meihua Media maintained this rhythm of releasing several actor lists every day.
For example, Liang Chaowei plays Tu Li, Liu Qingyun plays Dou Jiande, Nie Yuan plays Tuoba Yu, Su Youpeng plays Xuanyong, Wu Qilong plays Luo Qifei, Lu Yi plays Xu Xingzhi, Hu Ge plays Bu Tianzhi, Wen Zhang plays Wang Xuanshu, Hu Jun plays Li Jing, Deng Cao Cao plays Qin Shubao, Shao Bin plays Li Jiancheng, Zhao Wenxuan plays Bian Fuhua, Li Zhixiong plays Xie Hui and so on.
Most of them are well-known actors, and occasionally there are a few newcomers that Meihua Media will introduce, such as Hu Ge who plays Bu Tianzhi, Wen Zhang who plays Wang Xuanshu, etc. With such a high level of attention and the support of so many famous actors, these few young people who have not yet had any works have begun to become popular.
However, on December 5th, Meihua Media only released one message.
Zhou Runfa plays Ning Daoqi.
Qin Tianzhu did not expect Zhou Runfa to participate in "Datang". Chow Yun-fat himself is making a career in Hollywood, and returning to China to guest star in one of his TV series is a bit overwhelming. However, Qin Tianzhu did not invite Zhou Runfa, but Zhou Runfa volunteered himself and asked to make a cameo in "Datang".
Zhou Runfa has played major roles in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "The Matrix" for two consecutive years, and his career in Hollywood has reached its peak. His presence is very beneficial to Qin Tianzhu's goal of promoting "Datang" to the world.
Qin Tianzhu was deeply grateful for this and immediately called Zhou Runfa in the United States to express his gratitude.
"It's nothing. Although I live in Hollywood, I am also very concerned about the entertainment news in the Chinese-speaking circle. Your "Datang" is so lively, and the news says it is the mobilization of the entire Chinese entertainment industry. How can I say that I am a member of the Chinese entertainment industry? As a member, wouldn¡¯t it be a shame if you didn¡¯t participate? Hahaha!¡±
Zhou Runfa said it very casually, just as if he was participating in a fun thing. Qin Tianzhu felt that this should also mean thanking him for recommending him to star in "The Matrix".
However, since Zhou Runfa was interested in participating, Qin Tianzhu was quick to think of Cheng Long and Li Liejie, who were also working in Hollywood.
"I have contact with both of them in the United States. Let me tell them, I don't think it's a big problem." Zhou Runfa said: "Don't look at it. The three of us seem to be doing well in Hollywood. In fact, privately When it comes down to it, we are all quite insecure. After all, we are outsiders here, and it is difficult to blend into their mainstream circles. It is better for Cheng Long and Li Liejie to be action actors, for acting types like me Opportunities for actors are even rarer.¡±
Qin Tianzhu understands his sense of crisis very well, "Brother Fa, please come back to China more often when you have time. The domestic TV drama market is already very popular, and the rise of the movie market will only happen in the next few years."
As soon as the news of Zhou Runfa playing Ning Daoqi was released, fans of "Datang" were even more satisfied.
"Zhou Runfa plays Ning Daoqi, Liu Dehua plays Song Que, and Chen Daomin plays Shi Zhixuan. The lineup of the three masters from the Central Plains is so strong. This is something I never dared to think about before!"
"So happy!"
¡°As expected, as the media said, this is a general mobilization of the Chinese entertainment industry.¡±
"Oh my god, is this still a TV series? Young Master Qin, that is, Young Master Qin has such appeal!"
"Why are they all male actors, where are the actresses? Plum Blossom Media, hurry up and get the beauty!"
It seems that the call from netizens and public opinion was felt. In the next few days, the cast list released indeed began to shift towards actresses.
Li Binbin plays Li Xiuning, Zhao Wei plays Su Su, Fan Binbin plays Yun Yuzhen, Zhou Xun plays Dong Shuni, Xu Jinglei plays Shang Xiuxun, Gao Yuanyuan plays Shen Luoyan, Zuo Xiaoqing plays Chu Chu, Shu Qi plays the role of Hong Fu Girl, and Li Xiaoran plays Bai Bai. Qing'er, Shen Aojun plays Zhensao, Wang Ling plays Ren Meimei, and Cheng Hao plays Linglongjiao.
Yu Feihong plays Zhu Yuyan, Xu Qin plays Bi Xiuxin, and Jiang Wenli plays Mrs. Dongming
Tong Liya plays Shang Xiufang, Yang Mi plays Shan Wanjing, Jiang Xing plays Shi Qingxuan, Tong Rui plays Song Yuzhi, and Lin Ling Ling plays Wanwan.
As soon as this list of actresses came out, the Internet became lively and controversial.
"Why did Meihua Media give Zhao Wei a role of Su Su? No matter what, he has to play a stunning beauty to deserve the status of a national idol."
"What's wrong with Su Su? She is one of the women closest to Ssangyong and plays a very important role. Zhao Wei is in trouble now, and Meihua Media is already very sincere."
"Who is Tong Liya, who is Jiang Xing, who is Tong Rui, who is Lin Ling, who is Yang Mi? Why are some of the important roles played by actors I have never heard of?"
"Fruit"?, Meihua Media is a profiteer. It does so much just to carry the sedan chair for its artists. "
"Is it any wonder that Meihua spends such a huge price to hire so many celebrities, but he still doesn't want to promote a few newcomers himself?"
"It's superfluous to say anything now. The top priority is to get a photo taken. As long as it's a great beauty, everything is easy to discuss."
Meihua Media did not disappoint the public. The next day it released concept photos of the five newcomers on its official website, along with their relevant resumes.
Lin Chiling, born in 1974, signed with Meihua Media in August 2001, graduated from the University of Toronto, Canada, and is a famous female model in Taiwan, China
Jiang Xing, born in 1983, signed with Meihua Media in August 2001. Born in Urumqi, he started participating in film and television drama shooting in 1991. He is a child star
?? Tong Rui, born in 1980, signed with Meihua Media in August 2001, and studied in the Department of Acting at the 99th grade of Shanghai Opera
??Tong Liya, born in 1984, signed with Meihua Media in August 2001, born in Xinjiang, a Xibo ethnic minority
Yang Mi, born in 1986, signed with Meihua Media in August 2001, is from Beijing, and is a child star
Once the basic information about these newcomers was announced, there was a little less skepticism online.
"The five newcomers still look quite beautiful in their final makeup photos. Well, considering that they are all beauties, I will temporarily forgive Meihua Media for giving these important roles to the newcomers."
¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with appearance and temperament, the key is whether the acting skills are good or not. Most of them are protagonists.¡±
¡°I found someone to play Wanwan, it¡¯s a perfect match!¡±
"Are some of them really too young? That Yang Mi is only 16 years old this year."
"What are you afraid of? The supporting actors in this drama are all big stars. Even if you look at the performances of these supporting actors, this drama will definitely be able to hold up."
"Have you not seen that Meihua Media signed them in August? It has been planned for a long time. After four months of surprise training, their acting skills are not much different."
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After the topic of actresses was hotly debated for a while, the public turned their attention to the next list of names announced by Plum Blossom Media, because they found that they had found a new point of excitement.
On December 10, Meihua Media announced two actor lists.
Cheng Long plays Master Kong, and Li Liejie plays Fu Cailin.
"To be honest, I'm not surprised at all when I heard the news that they were participating in the film. When the news was announced earlier that Zhou Runfa would play Ning Daoqi, I had already expected Cheng Long and Li Liejie to join."
"Indeed, if the news of them joining a TV series was announced at the beginning, I would have been so shocked that I jumped out of my seat. Now, I can only say that I am numb."
"I don't care about the effect of this drama, but one thing is for sure. After the DVD of "The Legend of Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" is released, I will definitely buy a set and collect it. Then, I will take it out when I have time. Count the stars as you watch.¡±
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December 11, the cast list released today can be called the Korean version.
Kim Hee Sun plays Fu Junma, Song Hye Kyo plays Fu Junyu, Moon Geun Young plays Fu Junqiang, and Zhang Dongjian plays Gai Suwen.
December 12th, the Japanese version was released on this day.
Ken Watanabe plays Bi Xuan, and Takako Tokiwa plays the concubine Xuan.
December 13th, the European and American version was released on this day.
Sophie Marceau plays Badelle and Natalie plays Chun Yuwei.
"Meihua Media is always challenging the poor imagination of us viewers, saying that "The Legend of Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" is the mobilization of the Chinese entertainment industry. It is really underestimated by Meihua Media."
"Yes, the Japanese and Korean actors invited are basically the first-line stars in their countries. Sophie and Natalie are also popular actresses in European and American countries."
"Obviously, "The Legend of Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" is intended for the global market."
"It's okay to let Europeans and Americans play the roles in "The Tang Dynasty". Isn't it against common sense?"
"The person upstairs is really ignorant and unskilled. Turks are originally a mixed race. There are some white actors. That's true!"
Inviting these international actors, especially European and American actors, costs a lot of money. It costs a lot of connections and money. Although Sophie and Natalie have only a few scenes, Meihua Media still paid a lot of appearance fees. Meihua Media and his famous name Qin Tianzhu may still have some appeal in the Chinese-speaking circle, but internationally, their influence is still a bit small after all. No matter how outstanding you are, you are still making TV series and are not taken seriously by the mainstream film circles in the entertainment industry.
Although the price was high, Qin Tianzhu did not regret it.
"The Legend of Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty"Aiming at the global market, especially opening up the European and American markets. Nowadays, although the selection of actors for "Datang" is very hot, especially after influential stars such as Zhou Runfa, Cheng Long, and Li Liejie joined the cast, the European and American media also paid a lot of attention with the mentality of watching the excitement. But this is not enough. Only by involving well-known and influential Western actors will the European and American entertainment industry be truly interested in "Datang".
Even Sophie and Natalie are not important enough in Qin Tianzhu¡¯s mind. He still has a choice of a Hollywood heavyweight male star. But all the difficulties were stuck with his agent. When his agent heard that he was going to star in a Chinese TV series, and it was not an absolute protagonist, nor a friendly guest appearance, he disagreed no matter what he said.
After grinding for almost a month, Qin Tianzhu decided to call the other party¡¯s agent George to make a last-ditch effort.
"Qin, why is it your call again? How many times have I said, no, absolutely not. Although you have some friendship with him, and he himself is not opposed to starring, I don't agree. I am his agent, I have to Responsible for any acting contracts he has. Qin, we Westerners believe that friendship should be friendship and business should be business. I hope you can understand."
George¡¯s tone seemed a little impatient. It seemed that he was a little annoyed by Qin Tianzhu¡¯s harassment during this period.
Qin Tianzhu still patiently persuaded: "George, although this is a TV series, we will not pay a penny less for the film. Don't you even make money even if you have money?"
George said angrily: "Qin, you don't need to confuse concepts to fool me. This is not a matter of money, this is an issue related to his reputation and status."
Qin Tianzhu was silent. After a while, he said in a low voice and a serious tone: "George, I don't know if you have heard about me?"
"Of course!" George was in a happy mood after hearing that Qin Tianzhu no longer mentioned the matter of acting in TV series. "I know that you are a talented young man who is quite famous all over the world. You are not only an excellent TV series director, but also a very successful businessman. Listen, You were said to be the second richest person in China last year. If I remember correctly, you are only 18 years old this year, right? Hahaha, this is really crazy!"
"Yes, I started Plum Blossom when I was 14 years old. It's only been four years now, and I'm only 18 years old this year!"
Qin Tianzhu talked about his experience in a calm tone, but only emphasized a few numbers. George is a smart man. Although the Eastern and Western expressions are different, he immediately thought of the principle of not deceiving young people from poverty.
For such a promising young man, it is definitely better to sell him a favor than to refuse him.
After a long silence, the other party finally said, "Qin, I know what to do!"
On December 15, Meihua Media exploded a blockbuster, shocking the entire entertainment industry in Asia and the world.
Keanu Reeves, Hollywood¡¯s most popular fried chicken, starred in the role of Ba Fenghan in "The Legend of Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" with a salary of 100 million yuan. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)