The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 531 - 530.

Chapter 531: 530.

"No matter what, I’ve already made an appearance internationally, there’s no way I would still take on this unlikable role of Female Lead No.2. If it weren’t for Director Li’s play, this role wouldn’t even come to me."

Mu Ziwei is already a top actress domestically, and has basically moved beyond roles like Female Lead No.2—whether she takes on the lead role depends on whether she’s interested or not.

However, Director Li’s "Corridor Pavilion" is different—it’s a power struggle drama focused on the political machinations among several ancient princes and ministers, aimed at winning awards.

The few female roles in it are all very significant, and the TV series’s ratings won’t be low either, making it a rare opportunity for all actresses.

Mu Ziwei hurried back from abroad so quickly precisely because she had the chance to audition for a role.

However...

Female Lead No.2 is bad enough, but the character is also so unlikable?

What’s the point in her playing it?

The man across from her, Wang Zheng, could not refrain any longer, huffed and said, "Director Li’s plays are such that even award-winning actresses have to think twice, and giving you an opportunity to audition for Female Lead No.2 is already pretty good. Looking at the other auditionees, they basically have no competitive edge; as long as you take this role and portray her well, you could even aim for an award at the end of the year."

Mu Ziwei hesitated for a moment, still somewhat unwilling.

Although she is a top actress and has played the lead several times, as Wang Zheng said, she indeed lacks an award to bolster her status.

Without an award, that’s the biggest drawback for an actor.

"Then... what about the lead role?"

"It’s already been confirmed. Director Li’s decisions on casting are basically final."

"Not even the investors can change that? We at Vast Entertainment have never been afraid of anyone!"

Wang Zheng paused for a moment, then said, "The investor is Cloudscape Group."

Cloudscape Group?

Mu Ziwei gasped, who in the capital didn’t know of Cloudscape Group’s reputation? That’s a leading enterprise.

But since when did Cloudscape Group start getting interested in TV investments?

Before she could figure it out, Wang Zheng spoke up again.

"If you want to secure an award to cement your position in the entertainment circle, you need to prepare well for this audition for Female Lead No.2."

"...Understood, when is the audition?"

"Tomorrow."

***

"Tomorrow?"

Inside the teaching building, Tang Shu received a call from the "Corridor Pavilion" production team.

On the other end of the phone was Lu Gang, who had met Tang Shu once before, "Yes, yes, tomorrow morning at nine, same address as last time, just go directly to the audition hall when you arrive."

"I’m the etiquette and props consultant; are you sure I’m supposed to assist Director Li with the auditions?"

This point made Tang Shu somewhat puzzled. It was normal for martial arts directors, screenwriters, and other staff to take part in auditions, as some roles required specific skills.

But an etiquette and props consultant... That doesn’t pick actors, does it?

"Absolutely! All the teachers in our crew have one vote each in deciding on auditioning actors, and Director Li is very democratic about it; in the end, he will discuss with everyone to see which actor fits the role best."

Is that so?

Tang Shu paused momentarily, then without overthinking it, agreed.

"Got it, I’ll be there tomorrow morning."

She had heard from Sister Luo that most of the actors going to audition for "Corridor Pavilion" were seasoned veterans, and if she could watch these people perform in person, she might learn something.

Auditions ah, most likely those without any props, could really bring out an actor’s professional quality.