Chapter 296 - 168: Pitiful
The film industry is more unique than the television industry since it requires audiences to spend real money at theaters to support ticket sales. Therefore, being pretty isn’t important, but sustaining box office earnings is critical.
Many actors well-known in the television realm, highly popular throughout their careers, might never get into the film circle their entire lives.
Because of the film circle’s uniqueness, actors who make their mark in the film industry receive preferential treatment in both entertainment and fashion circles.
Wang Tian knew that although Shu Wan was beautiful, she wasn’t qualified for the film circle yet, so he only managed to secure her a more marginal role in this movie.
"Film circle looks at experience, and you don’t have much, so I’ve gotten you a decorative minor role. Start with these minor roles, make your presence felt in front of the audience, and when the time is right, we’ll make a bigger move," Wang Tian explained to Shu Wan.
"I understand," Shu Wan responded, flipping through the script while listening to Wang Tian.
Despite being called a script, there wasn’t much dialogue. The role Shu Wan was auditioning for—a mere fairy in this fantasy film—had less than five lines altogether.
Although there was little dialogue, Shu Wan had never played a fairy or similar roles before and was truly interested, preparing earnestly for the audition.
At that moment, in the movie audition hall, the director passed the selected actor list to the investors for their choice. "The female lead has been confirmed as Chu Xianxian, and the male lead is tentatively Han Si. Look at the other roles; is there anything inappropriate?"