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Chapter 127 Role Assignment
Wang Chunzai ignored him.
She could tell that when she first met this young man, he seemed steady and mature, and he was more composed in his speech and actions than his peers. But after getting to know him, she found that he had a kind of thick skin that made people want to scold him but couldn't bring themselves to do so.
It's not the kind of annoying, persistent pestering, but a kind of confident "I know what I'm doing, but I just want to try it."
Zhou Ye and the other two watched the two bickering without saying a word.
"Teacher Wang, you've read the script too; in your professional opinion, what kind of roles would each of those three be suitable for?"
Wang Chunzai turned around, his gaze slowly sweeping over the three girls in front of him.
From body shape to face shape, from shoulder and neck lines to eyebrow and eye proportions, from posture to aura, she could see every inch clearly.
Tian Xiwei felt as if she had been scanned by a human-shaped X-ray machine, and her back unconsciously straightened even more.
"Zhou Ye," she spoke first, her tone certain, "has a sharp, angular face and well-proportioned bone structure; he's a natural-born Qingyi (a type of female role in Peking Opera). You should have noticed it yourself in the set of period costume photos I took of you before, right?"
Prince An nodded.
"His eyes shine, and with that shine comes spirit, and with spirit comes acting ability—he's a born movie actor!"
Zhou Ye's face broke into an uncontrollable smile, his lips curving upwards. "Thank you, Teacher Wang."
"No need to thank me. I happen to be teaching your acting class this year, and I'm very strict, so be careful not to fail!"
Zhou Ye's smile froze on his face for a moment, then slowly, very slowly, it faded away.
She's celebrating too soon!
Then, Wang Chunzai looked at Xiaotian.
Wang Chunzai shifted his gaze to Tian Xiwei.
"Your face is very versatile. It's round, but not the kind of round without any definition. Your chin is pointed, your forehead is full, and your features are well-proportioned."
This means you can play both serious and approachable roles, with a wide range between the two.
There's a real lack of actors like you in the industry right now.
Tian Xi wanted to laugh but dared not, pressing her lips down hard, but her round almond eyes had already curved into two arcs.
"Thank you, Teacher Wang!"
Wang Chunzai nodded: "Go to the Shanghai Theatre Academy and study hard. Don't waste your promising face; you're definitely a future leading lady in Peking Opera!"
Tian tide nodded heavily.
Finally, Wang Chunzai's gaze fell on Liu Haochun, who was standing at the very edge.
"This girl is petite and elegant, with a fresh and refined air, and the perfect figure. You've been practicing dance since you were little, haven't you?"
Liu Haochun nodded.
"Your face is very distinctive. Your eyes are bright and clear. Although your features are not as refined as Zhou Ye's, the overall shape is not aggressive and makes people feel comfortable when they look at you."
This kind of look is very memorable and suits a youthful, artistic, or serious acting style.
Liu Haochun bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Teacher Wang."
Wang Chunzai turned around and faced Wang Zian again. "You're going to film 'Red-Haired Girl' first."
"Yes."
"Both Zhou Ye and Liu Haochun are suitable. Zhou Ye has a well-proportioned bone structure and will be stunning with the makeup of a female lead; Liu Haochun's figure is more like that of someone who has studied opera, and she has the presence of an actress just by standing there without acting."
"What about the British Museum?" Wang Zian pressed.
"All three are suitable. The role of Xiaoyuhu requires a natural sense of vulnerability and an indomitable stubbornness; each person can bring out a different flavor in the character."
"And what about 'Warm a Cup of Tea'?" Wang Zian continued to ask.
"All three are suitable. It's a modern urban drama, the roles are versatile, and none of them would feel out of place."
At this point, Wang Chunzai glanced at him, a hint of amusement in his voice, "I must say, these three scripts you wrote are very targeted. The age, temperament, and emotional outburst points of each character seem tailor-made. You really know how to come up with good questions."
"Teacher Wang, please just tell me directly. Trying to smooth things over won't work. I want to hear your specific opinions." Wang Zian wasn't swayed by her praise and stubbornly pressed on.
Wang Chunzai glanced at him, then looked at the three girls in front of her who were staring at her nervously.
She didn't want to be too direct, after all, this wasn't her film crew, and she was a guest today; it wouldn't be appropriate for her to overstep her bounds.
But seeing Wang Zian's stubborn and earnest demeanor, she considered for a moment and then spoke:
"One for each of the three of them?"
"Hmm~!" Wang Zian nodded;
Wang Chunzai's gaze towards Wang Zian instantly changed.
However, I forced myself to calm down.
"Let's talk about 'The Red-Clad Ladies' first." She finally spoke, her tone not one of discussion but of judgment. "In terms of makeup and costume, Liu Haochun is the most suitable."
"Her physique is more like that of someone who studies opera; she has a long neck, narrow shoulders, and a slender waist, and her every move shows the skill of a dancer."
With the flower in her hair and the red makeup around her eyes, she stood gracefully on the stage, and without even speaking, she already embodied the character.
"The other two. One has a round face, which would make her look too childish in stage makeup and unable to suppress the tragic feeling; the other is too soft-bodied and does not have the backbone that a leading actress in a theatrical troupe of that era should have when standing on stage."
Prince An glanced at the three of them.
Indeed it is.
Zhou Ye and Tian Xiwei were like stand-ins brought in temporarily.
"Zhou Ye is perfect for 'The British Museum.' Her features are sculpted, and the clarity of her face is the highest in all the shots."
"Her facial features alone are enough to create a visually memorable impression for the audience, conveying the fantastical feeling of Xiao Yuhu traveling from ancient times to the modern era."
"As for Tian Xiwei~~" Wang Chunzai looked at her. Tian Xiwei was blinking hard, as if waiting for her fate.
"Her smile is very sweet. Not the artificial sweetness of artificial sweeteners, but a natural sweetness that makes you want to smile along with her."
The script for "Warm a Cup of Tea" has a huge contrast between the beginning and the end. It starts sweet, then turns sour, and ends with a slightly bitter but sweet aftertaste.
Your smile, which makes people lower their guard, is shattered by a plot twist at its sweetest moment. The audience will feel sorry for you and will definitely remember you.
Ok.
So your own judgment is just that bad.
Wang Zian didn't care. He wasn't a trained actor, and his judgment of characters was based on intuition and vague reflections of characters from his past lives. His judgment was on a completely different level from that of a professional like Wang Chunzai.
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Since Teacher Wang Chunzai made the final decision and the three girls got the roles they wanted, Wang Zian didn't delay any longer and called on the team to quickly get into preparation mode.
Liu Haochun's costume makeup doesn't need much alteration.
The makeup I did during the costume fitting was already quite exquisite. Sister Su only needs to add a few more touches: extend the red color at the outer corner of the eye by half an inch, and add another layer of rouge to the cupid's bow so that the outline is more defined when the light shines on it.
Tian Xiwei and Zhou Ye don't need to remove their makeup; they can directly play supporting roles.
After all, a theater can't have only one lead actor. The leading lady has her role, and the maids have their roles. The swaying skirts of the entire stage are what make a theatrical troupe a lively and bustling scene.
The people Lao Li recruited were very efficient and quickly got everything ready.
Everyone stood together to take a still photo, and even Teacher Wang Chunzai was pulled into the picture by Wang Zian.
Zhou Ye also took out his camera to record this moment.
After taking the stills, everyone began to remove their makeup.
Liu Haochun sat in front of the dressing table. Sister Su gently pressed a cotton pad soaked in makeup remover onto the red makeup at the corner of her eye. The makeup slowly melted under the cotton pad, revealing the fair skin underneath.
Tian Xiwei and Zhou Ye also removed their costumes and prepared to change into their next outfits.
This morning's tasks included not only "Red Dress," but also taking advantage of everyone's good mood to shoot the costume fitting photos for "Warm a Cup of Tea."