Chapter 1743 - 845: Under the Grand Dress Sequel Meeting

Chapter 1743: Chapter 845: Under the Grand Dress Sequel Meeting

Zhou Yun said, "Look, the script for the second season has my character going to France for studies and business trips. A new colleague comes to the editorial department, and this newcomer is the protagonist of the second season. She is going to have some stories with the male lead played by Zhou Jianfeng, and then fall in love with a young male model. It’s a sister-brother romance, so the age difference can’t be too small, and it can’t be a new face. Actually, choosing Xu Siyao is correct; you need someone that people have known for a few years and has a bit of a mature feel to create that CP vibe for a sister-brother romance."

Zhou Lan nodded.

"Honestly, I think Yin Lin is quite suitable, but I’m not sure if she’s interested," Zhou Yun said.

Zhou Lan said, "Yin Lin might not be willing. This is a sequel, and actresses at her level definitely avoid acting in sequels. Besides, you know, this drama still mainly focuses on an ensemble cast, not the standard leading actress kind, which might not fully highlight her. Your reputation in the first season wasn’t particularly good, and if even you couldn’t get a good reputation, others might resist the invitation at first."

Zhou Yun said, "Yeah, among the actresses I know, the most suitable could be Yin Lin. In this modern fashion-themed drama, playing a mature, charismatic female editor... There are many suitable images, but few with a distinct personality. Reflecting on my own performance in this drama, I think I focused too much on the internal character and logic, and neglected to add some visually striking or memorable elements to my character, even if exaggerated."

Zhou Lan said, "Yes, like Zeng Lili’s performance in ’Behind the Scenes.’

Zhou Yun suddenly brightened.

"Are you thinking of looking for Zeng Lili?" Zhou Lan asked.

Zhou Yun said, "Lili has retired for quite some time, maybe she’s recovered. I want to contact her and see."

"Wait, Xiao Yun, don’t forget, in this drama, the female editor has to fall in love with a young model. Are you planning to have Zeng Lili fall in love with an eighteen-year-old fresh face?"

"Why not?" Zhou Yun said. "Men in their fifties can fall in love with eighteen-year-old girls. Why can’t women in their fifties fall in love with eighteen-year-old fresh faces?"

Zhou Lan said, "That’s a valid point, but I’m afraid current audiences might still not accept it."

"Besides—" Zhou Lan suddenly thought of something, "There’s a problem with the position setting too. This female editor is here to replace your position, not the chief editor’s."

Zhou Yun said, "True."

The idea had to be temporarily set aside.

Who is more suitable?

Zhou Yun and Zhou Lan exchanged a glance.

"If we can’t think of a suitable actress for now, how about sending audition invitations to various agencies?" Zhou Lan suggested.

Zhou Yun said, "I’m just afraid that after sending audition invitations, all sorts of relationships will come in."

Zhou Lan said, "That’s true, the most troublesome thing is these issues, but I think it’s an inevitable path. Not holding auditions for this drama means holding them for the next one. Auditions are something we can’t avoid forever."

"Actually, Yuk Chu also fits this age range."

"But she doesn’t quite match the character setting. She doesn’t have that flamboyant personality," Zhou Lan replied frankly. "She knows it too. If a role suits our studio’s actors, I’d have kept it myself. The key issue is that we can’t find anyone suitable in our studio, so we have to look elsewhere."

"There are only a few people in the circle with a flamboyant personality and excellent fashion sense," Zhou Yun said. "But it seems none of them would take this drama."

Ning Yao, Yin Lin, all fitting this character, are top-tier actresses, and they might not be willing to take on a TV drama sequel.

Film sequels are a different matter.

Zhou Lan said, "Let’s ask for recommendations. If that doesn’t work, we’ll look. I believe there are many actresses who can take this role; they just aren’t well-known yet, so we haven’t identified them."

Zhou Yun said, "That would be even harder than doing auditions. Forget it, let’s agree later to demand open auditions for this role."