Caught in Affairs with Superstar

Chapter 756 - 511: Still Boiling Over (Part 3)

A good drama ensures safety, but it’s not just about having a good show, it’s also about having the right time, place, and people. Tan Zhuo was recognized in the market when that summer brought her the perfect confluence of timing, location, and support. A year later, "Accidental Killing" was released, and the confrontation scene in the police station was a huge hit. Tan Zhuo’s acting firmly captured the hearts of the audience.

You Jiang and Zeng Lili portrayed two Celebrities whose characters were fraught with absurd demands and behaved in their own peculiar ways, sparking analysis and discussion from all quarters. Inevitably, this brought attention to the acting skills of the two actors.

A defining role can sustain an actor’s popularity for a lifetime. How many have stuck with Bai Baihe because of Huang Xiaoxian in "Love Is Not Blind"? Has anyone counted the number of identical emperors Zhang Tielin, the professional emperor, has played?

You Jiang and Zeng Lili have superb acting skills, but the roles they encountered before weren’t as "typical" or lacked "dramatic archetypal features."

However, the two Celebrities’ exaggerated, bizarre, and demanding characters naturally captivated attention with their inherent dramatic nature. The moment they secured their roles, all they needed to do was wait for the film’s successful release to ride the momentum.

Among the four main actors, Wang Jing gained the least from the film’s success. The disadvantage lay in her role as the girlfriend, which lacked the hysteria of the other three characters. Those three dug deeply into the human nature of their roles, while Wang Jing’s character was somewhat symbolic and mask-like.

But even the slight benefits she’s gained so far are enough for her to handle at this stage.

At least, three brands have approached her proactively to collaborate, wanting Wang Jing as their spokesperson for a year. Before this, almost all of her brand collaborations were secured through Zhou Lan’s connections and tactics. This indicated a sign that Wang Jing had finally made it onto the brands’ shortlists.

June belonged to "Behind the Scenes."

Its box office wasn’t the highest, as a comedy and an action movie both comfortably exceeded "Behind the Scenes" in earnings. However, be it film reputation or the level of discussion, neither could compete with "Behind the Scenes."

After all, showbiz is part of the entertainment industry, and a film that breaks through the norm to spark discussions signifies an incredible achievement.

In an era rife with bad movies, admitting to working in the film and television industry can be somewhat embarrassing.

"Behind the Scenes" brought glory to them.

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Another event occurred in June.

A media outlet broke the news that director Zhong Heping was eyeing the newly popular Wang Jing from "Behind the Scenes" as the leading lady for his new film.

The news not only surprised many netizens but also astonished many Actresses in the industry.

A film by director Zhong Heping was a golden opportunity for any Actress, and nobody expected him to set his sights on Wang Jing.

Amidst the buzz, Zhou Yun found the news intriguing, wondering who had leaked it.

"Did Xiao Jing agree to the role?"

"No." Zhou Lan replied, "Xiao Jing is still reluctant to do topless scenes."

Understanding, Zhou Yun said, "If Xiao Jing is unwilling, don’t force her. Quickly suppress these Wind Sound rumors to prevent others from accusing her of clout-chasing if she isn’t the chosen lead actress later."

Zhou Lan said, "I’m already on it. I’ve communicated with director Zhong Heping and politely declined on her behalf, and he didn’t say much."

"Sigh, if this were abroad, it really wouldn’t be much of an issue, but cultural contexts and filming environments are different here," Zhou Yun mentioned, "Xiao Jing now has a wider range of choices. If she doesn’t wish to take a part, then she doesn’t have to. It’s no big deal."

"I said the same thing. Honestly, given the environment we’re in, I’d rather Xiao Jing not do such scenes. Talking about sacrificing for art is one thing, but once the resources are out there, she’s bound to be criticized."

"Mm."

However, Zhou Yun never expected that Zhong Heping’s new film would ultimately announce Lew Qingqing as the main actress.

The day the official announcement hit, the industry erupted.

Everyone was phoning each other, discussing whether this marked Lew Qingqing’s return to the spotlight.

Lew Qingqing, whose career was clearly on the decline, had quietly secured a film with director Zhong Heping!

Upon hearing the news, Su Yan smashed a mirror on the spot.

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