Chapter 423: A Talk About Chinese Opera

After the Golden Lion Award, "Lust, Caution" has been a big hit in the international film industry.

In the field of commercial films, Lu Ping'an's film journey has also been smooth.

On the 9th, the Berlin premiere of "Kung Fu Panda" was a complete success.

As of today, "Kung Fu Panda" has been released in many places overseas, and the earliest has been released for three weeks. The global box office has reached 160 million US dollars, which is already a record for Chinese-language films.

This also shows that at the international level, "Kung Fu Panda" is actually still the most popular movie at the moment.

But not many people in China care about it, because "Lust, Caution" is too popular.

Lu Ping'an doesn't care much either. There is no need to show off this achievement now, so as not to be accused of being jealous of Li An and petty.

And when this number gets bigger and bigger, he can't keep a low profile even if he wants to, and the media will naturally come to report it.

After the trip to Berlin, Lu Ping'an went back to China directly.

The next day he came to Beijing Film Academy to attend the opening ceremony.

There are many familiar faces among the new students of Beijing Film Academy this year, including Zhang Ruoyun, Shuangzi, Jingtian, Kan Qingzi, etc.

The starlight was pretty good.

But Lu Ping'an was not interested in taking a look. He reported, had a meeting, and then went to the Olympic director group to slack off.

On the 11th, Lu Ping'an went to the Central Academy of Drama again.

The Central Academy of Drama is in Nanluoguxiang, which is not far from his courtyard house located in Dashizuo Hutong. The straight-line distance is less than 1.5 kilometers.

It's such a short distance, but Lu Ping'an hasn't been there for several years. It's really amazing to think about it.

Not to mention that he hasn't been to the Central Academy of Drama, even the surrounding area of ​​Shichahai nearby, Lu Ping'an hasn't been there much.

So this time, there was plenty of time, and he was rarely free, so he simply rode there with Ning Hao and others who came to meet up.

He turned all the way, passed through various hutongs, and visited Shichahai.

Tourists and local natives mixed together along the way.

The temperature was no longer overbearing after entering September.

It was quiet and leisurely, and it was a bit commercial.

Turn into Nanluoguxiang and enter Dongmianhua Hutong.

Passing by Burger King No. 7, walk a few dozen meters.

The famous South Gate of the old campus of the Central Academy of Drama is just around the corner.

At this time, many teachers, students and reporters were waiting at the entrance of the Central Academy of Drama.

Someone was discussing in a low voice:

"What car will Director Lu drive?"

"I heard it's the A6 that never changes."

"So low-key."

"Do you think Director Lu will cast today?"

"I don't know. I haven't heard he has any new projects."

"Wonderful Night 2?"

"Yes, then I think there should be casting. You are brave. Ask later."

"Maybe it has already been decided."

During the discussion, someone pointed to the entrance of the alley in front and said, "Director Lu is here!"

Then everyone looked over and saw Lu Ping'an and others riding a 28-bar bike.

Everyone was surprised, and soon a leader came to meet him.

"Dr. Lu, why don't you drive here? If we had known you were riding a bike, we would have sent someone to pick you up."

The leader who was in charge of the contact was very good at talking.

Lu Ping'an was also very friendly: "It's close, let's take a look at the scenery."

"So artistic!"

The breeze blew on my face, and the person who said this was a handsome director from a university.

Several female students were immediately obsessed with him.

After a simple greeting, we entered the campus.

The school is really small, and you can see the end at a glance. After everyone entered the gate, there was the administrative building a few steps away.

Jian Jian took a group photo with everyone, drank tea, sat for a while, and then everyone moved to the lecture hall.

Then, under the teachers and students and the flash lights, I claimed the "honorary doctor" of the directing department.

Then I said a few words, which was agreed upon earlier.

At this time, the lecture hall was full of people, but the total number was not large, probably about three or four hundred.

But this is all the main force of the Central Academy of Drama.

At a glance, the starlight is indeed much brighter than that of the Beijing Film Academy, and there are a lot of future stars.

Tong Yaya, Chen Xiao, Zhang Jianing, Song Yi, Wei Daxun, Mao Xiaotong, Wang Ziwen, Ren Suxi, oh, and Papi Jiang.

These are the students who are still studying, and there are also former students who came back to visit the school today.

Chen Hao, Li Guangjie, Wen Zhang, Tang Yan, Bai Baihe, Zhang Li, Yang Shuo.

I don’t know what Beijing Film Academy is doing.

Lu Ping’an has been so supportive of them for many years, but the star seedlings from the Central Academy of Drama still haven’t been snatched away.

Lu Ping’an on the stage performed facial recognition and didn’t say anything. The teachers and students in the audience just watched Lu Ping’an scan from left to right quietly.

This opening is actually a bit special.

But no one felt that it was inappropriate or impatient.

Everyone actually took this opportunity to see what Director Lu really looks like.

Then they looked forward to whether Director Lu would see something and whether he would select a few Lu girls or Lu boys.

Soon, Lu Pingan spoke up: "Beijing Film Academy directors like to use actors from the Central Academy of Drama. It seems that there is some truth to this."

The audience smiled knowingly and began to applaud.

Lu Pingan praised him.

Everyone was very happy.

Lu Pingan continued: "Then let's carry forward the tradition of Beijing Film Academy and give a greeting gift. Those from the directing department, raise your hands."

After a small stir, more than ten people raised their hands.

Lu Pingan continued: "If you are willing, come to my crew for internship."

The students from the directing department were completely excited.

Although they didn't know which crew it was, how could Lu Pingan's crew be bad?

It might be a Hollywood crew!

The rest of the acting students were so excited that they didn’t even wait for the bolder students to ask, “What about the acting students?”

Lu Ping’an then said, “There are also students from the acting department. We should treat everyone equally.”

Everyone laughed.

Lu Ping’an continued, “Students on campus will be given priority. Students not on campus should go and borrow their student ID cards.”

After that, he said to Principal Xu in the audience, “Principal, give me a green light. Do you mind?”

Principal Xu certainly didn’t mind and responded loudly, “No problem.”

The famous actors who came to support the show also got excited.

It’s hard to say who will be used in the end, but this is an opening.

With this opening, we can get to know Lu Ping’an, which will give everyone more opportunities in the future.

But it’s not a big deal for Lu Ping’an.

Anyway, future projects will all involve cooperation with various actors on the market. It’s just that the format has changed now, which is good for both him and the Central Academy of Drama.

With a good opening, the rest is easy.

The so-called speaking a few words is actually more about various questions and answers.

Everyone has been curious about Lu Pingan for a long time.

So there are all kinds of questions.

Some common ones ask how to become famous and some questions about movies.

Some in-depth ones ask about the market prospects of actors and the whole, how to plan their careers, and the differences between Chinese and American films and TV series.

Some unique ones ask Lu Pingan about personal issues, plans for the next movie, etc.

Questions come one after another, very enthusiastic.

Lu Pingan answered flexibly, and the "speaking a few words" originally scheduled for an hour soon dragged to nearly two hours.

Finally, under the persuasion of the school leaders, the enthusiasm of the students was suppressed, the lecture hall was dispersed immediately, and then the auditions began soon.

Speaking of giving a meeting gift, it must be given.

And the first meeting gift is also very heavy, that is "Wonderful Night 2".

"Wonderful Night 1" won more than 400 million box office, setting a record, and no other director has broken it so far, except Lu Pingan himself.

In addition, the American version of "Wonderful Night 1" also achieved excellent results.

With the two Chinese and American films as the foundation, the IP of "Wonderful Night" has long been not only concerned by China.

Many foreigners are waiting for the second part after watching the American version of "Wonderful Night 1".

This also adds another layer of glory to "Wonderful Night 2".

So those who know the industry know that this film will be internationally renowned after it comes out.

Of course, even if it still fails to achieve much success abroad like "Wonderful Night 1" in the future.

Just in China, it can still receive super high attention.

Being able to participate is a qualification.

This is especially true for most of the actors who are basically unknown on the scene.

Moreover, Lu Ping'an also said that several important roles will be reserved this time.

Even if they are not important, they will try their best to keep the highlights.

It is still good words, at least half of them are fooling people.

But the students are more excited.

In fact, everyone knows that whether you can become popular or not often depends on the actor's own luck.

Sometimes you can become popular even if you only appear on the screen for a few seconds, and sometimes you can't find this person after starring for more than ten years.

I don't know if my luck is good or not, anyway, I will talk about it in the advanced group.

Then, Lu Pingan quickly stated the requirements for the first role:

"Those who can dance should audition first."

Dong Xuan, who was accompanying him for consultation, curled her lips slightly.

Then, when Tong Yaya came in, she seemed to see herself many years ago.