After Fang Zhao said this, the room fell silent.
It was so quiet that one could hear the sound of breathing.
The specialty tea leaves of Teasandsea had a refreshing aroma that made people feel refreshed on hot days. But now, in this quiet and stagnant room, it seemed chilly.
Everyone in the room was able to keep their cool.
Roman's deep gaze carefully sized up the young man sitting across the tea table.
It wasn't that he hadn't thought about Fang Zhao's purpose for appearing here, and he had suspected that Fang Zhao was here for "Founding Era," but he had quickly tossed that thought aside because, in his opinion, the possibility was extremely low. In theory, it was completely impossible. Furthermore, Fang Zhao had indeed been assisting the police with a case and had appeared at the other end of the cruise ship when the auction had started, so Roman had quickly dismissed his suspicions.
But now...
Roman suddenly broke the silence in the room. "You really have the guts to dream!"
The facts before him showed that not only did this young man have the guts to dream, he had even said it in front of him!
If he hadn't confirmed that the unforeseen event caused by the suspect had really been a sudden incident, he would have suspected that the whole thing had been artificially arranged!
However, Roman really didn't like actors beating around the bush in front of him.
He had been a director for so many years, and he had seen more than 10 best actors and actresses from various continents. When filming, he was the only one who directed actors. It was very difficult for actors to play mind games in front of him. Furthermore, Roman's current status was very high, so he didn't like this bunch of small-time actors beating around the bush in front of him.
Who would have thought that this person in front of him wouldn't even beat around the bush and would get straight to the point!
Is he saying this because he has figured out my temperament?
Roman narrowed his eyes and once again examined the person in front of him.
"I have studied a lot of historical footage and understand the martyr 'Fang Zhao' in history. I can't deny that in many aspects, you are indeed very similar to the 'Fang Zhao' in the series. You are also very similar to the character I designed and have given me a lot of inspiration. I can make you a stunt double. Given your skills, I can even take out a contract for you to sign right now. But! "
At this moment, Roman's aura suddenly changed. It was like a rising storm that enveloped the tea table area.
"It's basically impossible for you to get this role! You aren't even an actor. Before this, you have no acting experience! What are you going to use to compete?! "
Fang Zhao's gaze did not back down because of Roman's imposing manner. Rather, he said, "In this role, I can act it better than anyone else."
"Work! Awards! This is the most direct and powerful proof, and not empty words! "
"That's why what I'm looking for now is a chance, a chance to prove myself," Fang Zhao said.
Why Roman?
Because Roman dared to use rookies, he took an unconventional approach!
Fang Zhao had analyzed many people, and if he wanted to find a breakthrough, Roman was the best place to start. Only here could he fight for a chance!
The room fell silent again.
It was so quiet that the sound of Roman's fingers rubbing against the teacup could be heard.
Fang Zhao didn't say anything. He just waited quietly. He thought that in front of this world-renowned director, there was no need for him to say anything and that the other party would have his own judgment.
After a while, Roman said, "You've already figured out my temper."
Roman liked to use newcomers in his works because he liked to dig out the gold that people overlooked and buried. He liked to blow away the dust on the "pearls covered in dust" and see the shining moment!
He liked to create gods!
When his career ended in the future, when he looked back, he would see the resplendent starry sky that he had created!
If one were to ask the entire project team, among those who had the right to make decisions and vote, who would be the most likely to use a newcomer?
Only he, Nova Roman!
Every newcomer he had pushed out had been very popular, and those who had brains and could quickly adapt to this circle were already standing at the top of the entertainment pyramid.
However, when it came to the "Founding Era" project, Roman had initially intended to treat it conservatively. But now, after meeting Fang Zhao for real, he was shaken.
"Founding Era" was a super project. To Roman, its significance was naturally different. However, the adventurous genes and the raging ambition in his body made Roman change his original way of thinking.
Although Fang Zhao wasn't considered a newcomer and wasn't even an actor, what harm was there in giving him a chance? Who asked this little fellow to suit his taste! Furthermore, he was practically the same as the character he had constructed in his mind!
Forget it, I'll just treat it as returning a favor.
Roman found an excellent excuse in his heart. Even if Fang Zhao failed, in the future, when people asked, he could explain.
"On account of the inspiration you provided and for saving me this time, I will give you a chance. However, there are some things I have to make clear to you. 'Founding Era' is a super project. For an important role like the martyr Fang Zhao, even as the head director, I have no authority to make the final call. It isn't something that can be decided by just one person. "
Roman's tone became more serious. "In 10 days, I will give you a chance to audition! But this is only the first round. If you pass this hurdle, I will take out your audition video and put it together with the audition videos of other actors and conduct a second round of screening. After the screening, the other decision makers of the project will be shown and a final vote will be carried out. You have to be prepared! "
He had to be mentally prepared to be eliminated, and he also had to be prepared to face the sinister eyes of the project's decision-makers with high positions and power, as well as the renowned masters of the film industry!
After saying this, Roman's sharp gaze once again became tranquil, like the clouds and wind after a torrential downpour. He did not look at Fang Zhao again. Instead, he turned toward the floor-to-ceiling window and waved his hand, indicating that Fang Zhao could leave.
If Fang Zhao had not made this request, perhaps he would have discussed and analyzed the historical character Fang Zhao more, but now, there was no need.
"The entire screening process is very long, and the competition is very intense. Whether you can stay or not is still up to you. You have to see your own strengths and weaknesses clearly," Roman said unhurriedly.
In 10 days, if the results were satisfactory, he could give Fang Zhao a chance to officially participate and provide Fang Zhao with a certain amount of guidance and assistance. There was only so much he could do.
Fang Zhao stood up and solemnly said, "Many thanks!"
After leaving Roman's place, Fang Zhao directly returned to the guest room he had booked on the cruise ship and gave Duan Qianji a call. He needed to invite a professional acting instructor from Silver Wing to come over and guide him. Even if he was to act as himself, he still had to grasp the necessary techniques. After all, online guidance was limited. And Roman would not be able to provide much assistance to Fang Zhao. 10 days was still very tight.
Yanzhou, Silver Wing headquarters. The time zone was different, and it was still daytime here.
In the top floor office, Silver Wing's big boss, Duan Qianji, had been a little vexed recently. A few of the company's big-name actors had recently been vying for roles. She had already given all the help she could, but none of them had been confirmed. Even the company's top A-list actor, He Lisi, had yet to receive a final contract.
Of course, Duan Qianji also understood that there were many entertainment companies that were as anxious as Silver Wing. Everyone had the same feelings.
Duan Qianji got her assistant to pour a cup of coffee. She was reading the latest reports when she received a call from Fang Zhao.
"Fang Zhao? Didn't you take a long leave … for important matters? Sure, speak. I'm listening … cough cough cough … "
Duan Qianji, who was in the midst of refreshing herself with coffee, choked when she heard Fang Zhao's words.
Duan Qianji's assistant looked at her in astonishment. Recently, she had really not seen her big boss so agitated.
However, Duan Qianji could not care about anything else now. This news from Fang Zhao was too impactful.
"Who did you say?! Are you sure it's that Roman? "
To get an audition opportunity from Executive Director Nova Roman, probably only A-list actors from various continents would be able to do so. If an A-list actor's skills were lacking, they simply had no chance. As for other people, they could not even find a shadow of Roman, let alone an audition opportunity.
But Fang Zhao, a person who had nothing to do with showbiz circles, had actually gotten a rare opportunity from Executive Director Nova Roman!
Duan Qianji forcefully suppressed her fluctuating emotions, but when she spoke, her tone still carried a trace of disbelief. "Where are you now?"
"Teasandsea Cruise Ship No. 9," Fang Zhao replied.
"He is really on the cruise ship?"
There were too many smokescreens online. An hour ago, many people were still saying that Director Roman was there to participate in the auction, but very quickly, there were people refuting, saying that no one present had seen Roman. They had only seen a person with a similar figure to Roman. Everyone had just treated this as Roman's bluff.
Who would have thought that it was actually true!
"Alright … You stay calm for now. You mustn't leak any information. I will immediately arrange for someone to head over!"
Duan Qianji was even more nervous than Fang Zhao now. She had said that Fang Zhao must have had a motive for taking a leave previously!
It was fine if he did not stir up trouble, but once he did, it would be a big deal!
Regardless of how Fang Zhao had gotten this opportunity, Duan Qianji only cared about the results now! Where there was an opportunity, there was anticipation, and there was a possibility! Every opportunity had to be grasped!
After Duan Qianji hung up, she followed Fang Zhao's request and flipped through a few names that she was satisfied with. She looked at everyone's work arrangements and then made a call.
On a certain floor of Silver Wing Tower, Silver Wing's specially contracted instructor Shen Wei, who was currently training over a dozen second- and third-rate actors, received Duan Qianji's call and left at the last minute.
This batch of students thought that Shen Wei had left to take a call and would return very quickly. Unexpectedly, half an hour passed, and Shen Wei did not return. Instead, a younger instructor came over. "Senior Shen Wei has something to attend to at the last minute. I will be replacing him for this batch of training and teaching everyone."
When the students heard this news, doubt and astonishment surged in their hearts like a surging tide. However, on the surface, they still did their best to maintain a "we understand," "we will cooperate," and "we are very obedient and quiet."
But from time to time, their flickering gazes, and their seemingly focused thoughts that had flown elsewhere simply could not be hidden from the instructor.
However, this younger instructor did not say anything. He knew what these people were thinking. Actually, even he himself was puzzled.
Classes had already started two days ago, and now there was a change of instructor?
Changing instructors was not a rare occurrence, but now was different. This was a sensitive time.
Could it be that another actor in the company had gotten a chance to audition? Otherwise, the company would not have urgently transferred a veteran like Shen Wei away.
Very quickly, this news quietly spread throughout the company.
"Shen Wei was really transferred away at the last minute?"
"Confirmed, the news is true!"
"How are the progress of the few first-rate and super-first-rate actors in the company? Who has gotten a new audition opportunity? "
"I don't know. That bunch of people are very secretive. Even if they get an audition opportunity, they will not divulge it."
"Then we can only wait and see who among the entertainment reporters will expose it first."
"Speaking of entertainment reporters... where did Wang Tie go? Wasn't he crowned Yanzhou's paparazzi king? He hasn't even let out a fart! "
"There really hasn't been any news of him recently. At times like this, he is too quiet. It doesn't seem like his style."
"I feel uneasy. I keep feeling that he is holding back his big move."
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