“Oh?” Jiang Ling asked curiously, “What’s the director’s name? That remarkable?”
“Chen Mingzhang!”
“Oh, it’s him!” Jiang Ling suddenly realized.
Many might not know Chen Mingzhang, but Jiang Ling, a seasoned veteran in the film and television industry, was all too familiar with him.
If Grandma Qiong Yao could be called the Godmother of Romance, then Chen Mingzhang (pseudonym) could certainly be hailed as the Godfather of Idol Dramas.
*The Prince Who Turns into a Frog* was his. *You’re My Destiny* was his. *Puff Past the Clouds* was his. *Go Lala Go!* was his.
He was also the director of *When a Snail Falls in Love* and *Across the Ocean to See You*.
It was him, him, and still him!
Although in this parallel universe, many classic works from his previous life had not appeared.
But in the realm of idol dramas, his filming capabilities, camera techniques, and knack for creating romantic encounters between men and women were second to none.
Jiang Ling frowned slightly, saying, “His ability to shoot idol dramas is truly remarkable. It seems that if I don’t bring my A-game, it will be difficult to secure the role of Ye Tianyu.”
Sister Sa chuckled, “Secure what? You’re a Platinum Artist, the absolute top of the top. If Chen Mingzhang knew you wanted to act in his drama, he’d probably come running. Why would you need to vie for it? Even if you had to compete, can those flashy, cheap wannabes out there stand against you?”
Jiang Ling laughed, “That’s true. If it’s a real showdown of acting skills and looks, this old lady isn’t afraid of anyone.”
“Since you want to act in his drama, I’ll subtly let the crew know. I guarantee he’ll personally come begging you to join!”
Jiang Ling quickly replied, “No, I’ll go to the set myself.”
“Go to the set yourself?”
“Yes!” Jiang Ling nodded emphatically.
Although with her current status and popularity, there wasn’t a role she couldn’t take.
She respected those with talent, especially a master like Chen Mingzhang who had directed so many classic works.
These classic works had not only accompanied her youth but were also the most beautiful childhood dreams for many born in the 90s and 95s.
For the sake of that beauty, it was worth her making a personal trip to the set.
Sister Sa wasn’t aware of Jiang Ling’s true intentions, but she figured it was time for her to get out and about after staying home for so long.
When the two arrived at the set, it was truly a sea of people, with banners waving.
As it was known within the industry that Chen Mingzhang was a top director of idol dramas, whoever played the male and female leads in his hit dramas would instantly reach the pinnacle of their careers. Consequently, the competition was exceptionally fierce.
In the past few days, not only were second-tier young heartthrobs and starlets from major companies coming for auditions, but several A-list male and female stars were also present.
It couldn’t be helped; the competition for resources among A-list stars was too brutal. A slight dip in popularity, and their opportunities would immediately fall into others’ hands.
To continuously maintain their popularity, or even to reach new heights, playing the male or female leads in a popular, major drama was undoubtedly the best choice.
It wasn’t just the lead roles; even a supporting character with only a few minutes of screen time had over a dozen people auditioning for it.
This demonstrated just how sought-after Chen Mingzhang’s drama was.
However, as popular as it was, getting a role in his production was not that easy.
Unlike other idol drama directors who focused solely on the appearance of the male and female leads, Chen Mingzhang placed greater importance on the storyline and the quality of the actors.
He had spent five full years refining the script for *The Prince Who Turns into a Frog*.
When it came to selecting actors, only by striving for perfection could he live up to these five years of waiting.