Chapter 25: Comedy Crew, Drama Teacher Shen Teng (Ch 25)

“I have to say you are really lucky. The investor was still hesitant at first, but the producer actually saw you on TikTok. After seeing you, the investor didn’t hesitate and agreed immediately.”

After Director Rao finished speaking, he was still amazed.

“I also have to thank the three directors for their affirmation.”

Qi Jia humbly expressed his gratitude to the three people.

Afterwards, Director Rao called in a staff member and pointed at Qi Jia.

“Xiao Lin, this is the actor who plays Li Haigen. Take him down to go through the process.”

“Okay, Director.”

Xiao Wang nodded and took Qi Jia out of the meeting room.

When he was leaving, he met the staff member who brought him in at the beginning.

At this moment, he saw Qi Jia following behind Xiao Wang, looking incredulous.

“You really passed?”

“Yes, I passed. Thank you.”

Qi Jia nodded slightly and responded to the other party with a smile.

“Awesome!”

The staff gave him a thumbs-up.

A staff member named Xiao Wang took him to a room.

After they sat down, they started talking.

“Mr. Qi, I’m the crew’s stagehand. Since you don’t have an assistant right now, I’ll be the first to connect with you. Director Rao has already told me about your situation. Since you’re acting as an extra, your pay won’t be very high. This is also one of the conditions for the investors to agree to let you play the second male lead. Can you accept this?”

Qi Jia nodded. He was prepared for this situation.

Not to mention a low pay, he would be willing even if it was zero pay.

It’s nothing, this is a movie that’s being shown in theaters, it might be a big hit,

It is a role that many people would love to have.

Seeing Qi Jia nod, the stage manager continued to ask.

“Well, the crew plans to hold the opening ceremony on August 15th. The overall filming time is about one and a half months. I will pay you a flat price of 30,000 yuan. Do you think that’s a problem?”

Thirty thousand yuan for two and a half months is definitely a high income for Qi Jia, who has always been an extra.

So, without even thinking about it, Qi Jia agreed directly.

…

Holding the newly signed contract in his arms, Qi Jia rode his electric donkey and felt more relaxed than ever before.

After returning to the rental house, he did not forget to call Director Zhao to tell him that his audition was successful.

Director Zhao was also a little surprised when he heard that he had successfully auditioned for the second male lead.

“Hey, you are really a talented guy! Very good, it proves that I was right about you.”

Director Zhao was also busy, so the two didn’t talk much. After a few brief words, they ended the call.

There is still half a month left before the filming of “Nobody” begins.

Thinking that this was an absurd comedy movie, Qi Jia opened his attribute panel and checked it.

I found that my comedy acting attribute is only 0.5,

Fortunately, Director Zhao did not ask him to improvise a comedy during the audition, otherwise it would have been terrible.

No, I have to find a way to copy more comedy acting skills,

Thinking of this, Qi Jia picked up his phone and sent a message in the actor group.

“I’m looking for a few roles in comedy films. I’m good at martial arts, suspense, and anti-Japanese dramas. Is there any big boss whose crew is short of people?”

Not long after the message was sent, someone in the group tagged him.

But none of them were comedies. After Qi Jia thanked them one by one, he politely declined them all.

I waited until about 5pm, and suddenly there was a new friend notification on WeChat.

Seeing that the other party was added through the actor group and the remark name was Director Peng, Qi Jia approved it directly.

After passing the test, the other party sent him a message quickly.

“Qi Jia, I’m filming a comedy movie here and I’m still short of a supporting role. Are you interested?”

After seeing this, Qi Jia immediately replied.

“Hello Director Peng, I’m fine. Can you tell me briefly?”

The two chatted on the phone for about ten minutes.

According to Director Peng, the film has already started shooting and is currently being filmed in Penglai, Shandong Province.

The name of the movie is “The Richest Man in Xihong City”.

The character left for Qi Jia is called Dacongming, who has few scenes.

Basically, the shooting can be completed in two or three days.

In terms of remuneration, including round-trip fare, the other party offered a flat price of eight thousand.

When Qi Jia heard that it was in Shandong Province, which was so far away, he regretted it a little.

I should have known not to agree so early. If I refuse now, it would seem impolite.

Just when he was struggling, the next second when he heard the other party introduce the leading actor, his heart was suddenly beating wildly.

I thought to myself, good thing I held back and didn’t refuse outright.

Unexpectedly, the lead actor was Shen Teng. Qi Jia had seen him in the movie “Charlotte’s Troubles” before.

I almost laughed myself crazy in the cinema.

You’re in the same crew with him, so are you afraid that you won’t be able to replicate his comedy skills?

Therefore, almost under Qi Jia’s urging, the two parties happily reached this cooperation intention.

After verbal agreement,

Qi Jia didn’t waste a moment and immediately went online to book a high-speed rail ticket.

But after checking, I found that there is no high-speed train from Yiwu to Penglai, and I have to transfer in Lin’an.

The price is more expensive than air tickets. Although you still need to transfer when you take a plane, it is faster.

So I didn’t think twice and just booked a flight for 6pm.

Then he packed a few sets of clothes, put on a backpack, and went out.

After having dinner downstairs, I spent 60 yuan and took a taxi directly to Yiwu Station.

Take the high-speed train at Yiwu Station and head straight to Lin’an Xiaoshan Airport.

At 8:10 pm, Qi Jia’s plane landed at Penglai International Airport on time.

Without having time to appreciate the night view of Penglai, he took a taxi to the hotel where the crew was staying.

After arriving at the place, I called Director Peng.

When Director Peng heard that he had arrived, he asked him to wait at the door.

The crew is now shooting a night scene, and he asked someone to pick him up now.

Not long after that,

Then I saw a black BYD stopped at the entrance of the hotel.

The driver rolled down the window, looked at Qi Jia and asked.

“You are Qi Jia, right?”

“Yes, yes, hello brother.”

Qi Jia hurried forward and greeted him politely.

“Get in the car, I’ll take you to the set.”

Qi Jia got in the car, and the other party didn’t say much. He just stepped on the accelerator and drove away.

About half an hour later, the vehicle stopped at a magnificent and beautiful European-style manor.

The staff took Qi Jia into the manor.

Inside, the lights are bright and the decorations are magnificent.

Qi Jia felt like a country bumpkin entering the palace, and everything he saw was new to him.

“Hello Qi Jia, I’m Peng Mo.”

A sturdy man, about thirty years old, walked up to him and stretched out his hand.

“Hello, Director Peng. I’m honored that you gave me this opportunity.”

Qi Jia quickly stretched out his hand, leaned forward slightly, and shook hands with the other party.

“I didn’t expect you to come so quickly. No wonder Director Zhao praised you for your professionalism.”

The other party praised him a few times, and Qi Jia said a few humble words, saying that it was all Director Zhao’s kindness.

“Just take a look at it first. After we finish filming this segment, the director and I will come talk to you again.”

Peng Mo was obviously very busy. After saying a few words quickly, he went back to keep an eye on the scene.

At this time, Teacher Shen Teng’s scene was being filmed.

Qi Jia saw that this was a rare opportunity, so he went over to watch and learn.

I was looking forward to whether he would have acting skills that could be replicated right after he arrived.