The audition was held in a hospital, which was also the main filming location for the drama. Jono closely followed the assistant as they walked forward. In the corridor of the thoracic surgery ward of the hospital, the audition seemed to have already started.
Luo Yize and a girl of similar age to him were standing there rehearsing their lines in white coats.
Luo Yize's company had already collaborated on many dramas, but this was the first time for a doctor - themed one. Presumably, the investment amount was quite high. Jono found a place to sit down and then started looking at her phone.
At this moment, the assistant walked over and handed her a bottle of mineral water.
Jono took the water and politely said thank you.
But then she felt surprised. While others were busy running around in a frenzy, she had the leisure to look at her phone.
Since the audition had probably already started, she stood up from her seat and walked over. From this angle, she clearly saw the person's face, and Jono immediately froze.
This... wasn't this He Jing?
After He Jing gave a simple self - introduction, just as the director was about to make a decision, Luo Yize beside him seemed unable to contain himself any longer and immediately walked up to the director.
"Director, I have a request."
"What request?" There was a hint of amiability on the director's face. After all, they were acquaintances, so he wasn't as strict as he was with other actors.
"Can you replace her?"
"Why?"
"Because I have a better candidate. She would be a better fit for the leading female role."
Jono could hear the extreme aversion towards He Jing in Luo Yize's words. When he received the role of the leading male, he didn't expect the leading female to be He Jing.
"Then who do you plan to replace her with?"
"Jono."
Did he really want Jono to play the leading female role? This wasn't a joke, was it?
In her last guest appearance, Jono was lucky not to be severely scolded by the director. It was her first time acting. Based on her experience, she wasn't fully adapted to the filming environment yet.
Moreover, she was a screenwriter, not an actress. She was usually inarticulate. Not only would she be timid to show herself in front of the camera, but she would also feel nervous even if someone asked her to speak on behalf of others.
The director didn't hesitate to call Jono over.
Luo Yize began to introduce her grandly to the director: "This is Jono. This is Director Li."
"Hello." Jono greeted politely.
As soon as the director saw Jono, he seemed very familiar with the aura she exuded from within.
After getting the script, the director would surely take note of the screenwriter's name. For a story that could touch him, he would definitely remember the name of the person who wrote it.
Then he would contact the screenwriter and tell the screenwriter about the inappropriate parts of the script and ask the screenwriter to take it back for revision.
"A screenwriter should not only be able to write stories but also act the roles and understand some camera and scene - division techniques. Only by understanding these principles can one make a splash in the film and television industry." The director said calmly. "I think Mr. Luo has his reasons for giving you this arduous task."
Jono nodded.
"However, I think your image is even closer to the character design of the leading female."
This wasn't the leading female character Jono had designed. It was obviously designed by another screenwriter. What puzzled her was that the other screenwriter had created a leading female character who was 100% similar to herself.
She originally thought that when casting, they would only choose popular stars, but in fact, the most important thing was the image. Both Jono and He Jing happened to fit the bill, but presumably, Jono had a slight edge.
This was just like the imperial selection in ancient palaces. The beautiful ones would be favored by the emperor and taken as concubines.
No wonder the director favored Jono more.
The director turned around and whispered to the assistant director behind him: "Replace the leading female with Jono. Let her do a trial shoot first. If she's not suitable, we'll consider replacing her again."
The assistant director nodded.
A look of joy appeared on the director's face. He said to Jono, "Let's just decide like this for now!"
Then the director handed the script to Jono. When Jono saw the script, she was immediately shocked. Looking at the familiar words on it, she couldn't help but think that only she could write such cheesy lines so vividly.
With the experience of her guest appearance in *Burning Heart in Flames*, Jono seemed a bit complacent about her acting. However, the leading female role was completely different from a walk - on. In the drama, the leading female's scenes were not only the main part but also required very strict acting skills.
What the audience watched was how the main characters in the drama would interpret the story. If the acting of any main character left a bad impression on the audience, then this drama was destined to be criticized countless times.
When the trial shoot was almost over, Deng Hao just finished recording his album and came to find Luo Yize. "You're amazing! You even got your rumored girlfriend to act."
"What rumored girlfriend?" Luo Yize asked in confusion.
"Who else could it be? Your fan screenwriter!"
Luo Yize didn't dare to delay. He seemed to be correcting Deng Hao's words and said, "You know about this!"
Deng Hao immediately burst into laughter. "You're awesome!"
There seemed to be some noise from over there, as if the director had officially decided who would play the leading male and female roles. Luo Yize quickly walked up to the director and asked about the situation.
The director said very satisfactorily, "It's settled. You two will act together."
"Are you sure you're not kidding me?"
"Kid, would I kid you?" The director slapped Luo Yize hard on the shoulder. "I've been in the industry for many years. Don't you think I know what I'm doing?"
Then he gestured with his hands while whispering to Luo Yize, "I'll help the two of you!"
So that's how it was. This director was trying to match Luo Yize and Jono up.
This Director Li was not only good at shooting youth idol dramas but also an expert in matters of the heart. Don't be fooled by the fact that he was approaching his forties and still single. When it came to matching people up, he seemed to be a pro.
Why could all idol - drama directors direct all kinds of emotional scenes so well? They were all experts in matters of the heart.
The official shooting time was also set. It was Friday now. They would do the makeup test tomorrow, and the shooting would start the day after tomorrow.
After Jono received this news, she didn't expect to be selected. She thought her acting skills were even worse than those of the extras. Not only was she unprofessional, but she also thought that if she really became the leading female, she would surely be severely criticized.
Now instead of writing stories, she was going to act a role. Jono's situation seemed to have improved a lot. If it weren't for Luo Yize, would she have had the chance to play the leading female role?