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Chapter 260 The King of Comedy is Not a Comedy

There are countless actors like Lin Jinrong in Hong Kong Island.

And many people are not bad in acting, but it is difficult for them to have a chance.

Because the Hong Kong Island market is too small, and the focus of movies has shifted to the mainland, the annual production of film and television works can be said to have dropped significantly.

This has led to those actors who are clearly capable, but they can only make ends meet.

Which one of the actors doesn't want to be popular?
But they have too few opportunities.

However, the news spread out, but many people don't know the specific situation.

At this time, Li Yi accepted an invitation from Hong Kong Island TV's celebrity talk show "Today's VIP".

Li Yi will be a guest on Hong Kong Island TV's "Today's VIP" program, and Hong Kong Island TV will naturally attach great importance to it.

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And at the time when the news of "The King of Comedy" might spread the news of the public casting, it naturally attracted the attention of countless people.

In fact, Li Yi underestimated his influence among Hong Kong people.

For many people on Hong Kong Island, Li Yi is a director from Hong Kong Island, which is enough.

As for what actor Li Yi chose, whether he chose an actor from Hong Kong Island or something, they didn't care that much.

The host of "Today's VIP" is not fixed, it usually rotates, and sometimes celebrities are invited to be the host.

And this episode, because the most influential young director like Li Yi is the guest, so Hong Kong Island TV will directly go to the head host of Hong Kong Island TV, Wu Yongqian.

Hong Kong Island is different from the mainland.

Mainland hosts are basically full-time hosts, but on Hong Kong Island, many TV hosts are actually part-timers, especially the hosts of entertainment programs, most of whom are also actors.

For example, Wu Yongqian, who made her debut as a Hong Kong sister, later signed a contract with Hong Kong Island TV, starred in many film and television works, and even won the Hong Kong Island Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress.

It can also be seen from this point that there are really few opportunities for actors on Hong Kong Island.

If you were in the Mainland and won the Best Supporting Actress in one of the three major Chinese film awards, you would have already had a lot of film appointments, but here on Hong Kong Island, although Wu Yongqian can also make movies, it is difficult to pay for the pure filming Usual expenses.

Therefore, I had to work as a part-time host on Hong Kong Island TV.

"Welcome everyone to watch "Today's VIP". The guests who came today are amazing. He is the best director of the Hong Kong Island Film Awards. He is known as the most sensational director. His film box office has exceeded 50 billion Hong Kong dollars. , every one of his films is well-received and well-received, and the sharp thing is that he is not yet [-] years old this year! He is the best young director on Hong Kong Island, Li Yi! Director Li is welcome!" Wu Yongqian introduced.

"Director Li! Hello!"

"Hello host!"

After some politeness, the interview officially entered the topic.

"Can Director Li tell me why the new film is called "The King of Comedy"?" Wu Yongqian asked.

To be honest, this question really stumped Li Yi.

Because if you think about it carefully, just from the name of "The King of Comedy", it really has nothing to do with the content.

Li Yi thought for a while and said: "Many people say that the core of comedy is actually tragedy. Comedy is called "laughing film" in Laogang films. Thinking about it in another way, if you were the one who was embarrassing and embarrassing, even though the people around you were laughing, you must have mixed feelings in your heart!

Comedy itself is to tear out the tragic side of people for others to see. Everyone laughs at the misfortune of others in a state of superiority.In this way, there is no difference between the king of comedy and the king of tragedy.

Of course, what I want more is to express a kind of, even if I am a joke, but when I meet someone who understands me, then I will be her king of comedy! "

Wu Yongqian and the fans at the scene were a little surprised by Li Yi's explanation.

"So, "The King of Comedy" is not a real comedy?" Wu Yongqian asked.

"We'll have to wait until the movie is released, you guys can tell!" Li Yi made a fool of himself.

Is The King of Comedy a comedy?
It doesn't seem to count!

Because the kernel is indeed tragic!

"Then what kind of story does this movie tell? Can Director Li tell me?" Wu Yongqian looked curious.

In fact, the fans at the scene were equally curious.

And many people are probably equally curious, especially after Li Yi explained why the movie is called "The King of Comedy"!
It made people even more curious.

"To sum it up, it should be a story about the struggle of a small person!"

Li Yi's words were obviously unsatisfactory, but Wu Yongqian also knew that the filming hadn't started yet, so how could Li Yi talk too much?
"Why did you suddenly think of making such a movie?" Wu Yongqian asked again.

"Actually, speaking of it, this movie is inspired by Zhou Mingda who passed away not long ago, Uncle Da! And my old bean Li Zhenye!" Li Yi said.

The answer is indeed surprising.

"Can you tell me more about it? I believe everyone is curious." Wu Yongqian continued.

"Well, my old bean and Uncle Da are both actors who came out of the training class of Hong Kong Island TV Station. At the earliest time, they all started as a trick. At Uncle Da's funeral, I heard about Uncle Da's life. I also heard my old man talk about the bitter years when they played tricks, so I came up with the idea of ​​shooting a movie with such a theme."

"Because, people like Uncle Da and my old bean are considered successful from playing tricks to becoming golden supporting roles, but how many golden supporting roles can there be? More people fail in the end!"

"So in more detail, "The King of Comedy" actually tells the story of a walk-on actor pursuing his dream of being an actor and pursuing true love."

Li Yi's voice fell, but everyone at the scene looked at each other in blank dismay.

Many people have speculated about "The King of Comedy", thinking that since the name is the King of Comedy, it must be a comedy, right?

But in the end, Li Yi's answer made them a little confused.

Is it comedy or tragedy?
Li Yi seemed to answer, but he didn't seem to say anything!

"Then is it true that "The King of Comedy" will open casting?" Wu Yongqian asked again.

"It's true. The movie "The King of Comedy" tells the history of struggles of small people. In fact, there are many people who want to become real actors just like in the movie. Therefore, I hope to give them a A chance to be a real actor!"

"Of course, it doesn't necessarily mean that starring in "The King of Comedy" will definitely make your dream come true, but I think this is at least an opportunity." Li Yi said.

"So, does the public casting also include the protagonist?" Wu Yongqian asked again.

"Yes!" Li Yi nodded.

Although he was inclined towards Zhou Xing in his heart, after all, this is a movie. If Zhou Xing's acting skills cannot meet the requirements of the leading actor, then Li Yi might give him other roles, but it will definitely not be the leading actor!
And under the same conditions, Zhou Xing must be Li Yi's first choice.

And this time Li Yi's choice of the leading actor will be very interesting!
(End of this chapter)