Chapter 687 [Extra] She’s Just There to Make Up the Numbers
Sheng Ning’an was taken to the film crew, and the person who brought her spoke to the director who, after a glance, had someone take her to get makeup done. After the makeup was applied, even the makeup artist was amazed.
"She’s way too beautiful!"
"Indeed, it’s a good thing there’s only one scene, or our lead actress might just get overshadowed."
The role Sheng Ning’an was to play was that of the protagonist’s mother, who had been the foremost beauty of Beijing. Of course, Sheng Ning’an was only portraying her in her younger years, appearing just once in the entire play, and that too in someone else’s memory. The part wasn’t big, just a profile shot. But holding the title of "the foremost beauty," they certainly couldn’t settle for just anyone.
The production had originally cast a reasonably famous and good-looking actress for the cameo, but she backed out because she despised how minor the role was and due to a new work arrangement.
However, the setting was all done, and if she didn’t show up, all the money spent would be wasted. Left with no choice, the director thought of finding someone on the spot to fill in.
After all, the role wasn’t demanding, just a profile shot. The only requirement was that the actress must be exceptionally beautiful.
Although it was just one requirement, it was not an easy one to fulfill.
The person who had brought Sheng Ning’an was in charge of the extras, and had initially gone out to see if there was anyone suitable among them but stumbled upon Sheng Ning’an by chance.
Her beauty astounded him at first sight.
It turned out, his judgment was indeed excellent.