Chapter 483 [Film audition, lineup determined]
After lunch on March 9, Liang Kun went to the audition party in a neat dress. He and Teresa Palmer and Chris Hemsworth left separately to avoid suspicion.
He can recommend important roles to the crew. If the three of them take a bus to the audition site and let other actors see it, it would be a bit too much. Doing so will not affect the final result, but will damage the enthusiasm of other actors and leave a bad impression in the circle.
Others think that Liang Kun doesn't care, but he wants to leave a good impression on the producer so that the cooperation will be pleasant.
He wore bronze turtleneck casual outfits, navy blue trousers, and black leather shoes, all of which were new styles from Emporio Armani's Fashion Week last September. In addition, he also brought an EA watch to fulfill his responsibilities as a spokesperson.
He usually wears casual clothes when he goes out to play, and doesn't want to be recognized by too many people, and wears them more formally at work. As a director, he wants to leave the impression of elites and successful people on the crew.
Armani and Liang Kun made a big profit in signing a contract. They originally wanted him to be the spokesperson for Asia, but now he has become a global celebrity and is developing towards an international superstar.
He arrived at the agreed audition location on time and met Laurie McDonald, the producer of "Escape Room". This is a blond white man with a pair of black-framed glasses, a white shirt, a black coat and trousers, and she looks very capable. She is not young anymore, but her figure is good. From her facial features, it can be seen that she was a big beauty when she was young.
Liang Kun smiled and greeted. "Hello, Ms. MacDonald, I am Liang Kun, I'm very happy to see you."
MacDonald shook hands with Liang Kun, looked him up at him a few times, and smiled, "Liang, I'm glad to see you. You can call me Laurie. You're taller than I thought."
There was still time before the audition began, and the two started chatting.
"I like your "The Lost Lover" very much, and I can't believe it's a story written by a young man."
"Haha, many people say that, I encountered similar things when I was writing books in China." Liang Kun said with a smile.
"Oh? Because you wrote about tomb robbers? I've read your introduction."
Liang Kun nodded. "Yes, that movie is very controversial in China. Many people suspect that I was born in a tomb robber family. Now some people still think so, but I am just making up."
"I believe that the series must be very exciting, but unfortunately there is no English version." MacDonald sighed.
"Maybe there will be something in the future." Liang Kun remembered that many Chinese Internet articles were later spread to the United States, and readers liked the cultivation and fantasy of China very much.
The two talked about literature for a while, and then talked about movies. McDonald asked, Liang Kun answered. This is a senior figure in the entertainment industry, and Liang Kun puts a low attitude. This is what it should be, after all, the other party is two years older than her mother.
This time, the actor selection is mainly for six characters to "examine the show", which is the six players in the film. Only Liang Kun and MacDonald are responsible for selecting important characters, and there is no need to see whether the actors are on camera under the camera. It is very simple.
Liang Kun can almost make the decision. The producer just helps him to close the casting and avoid major mistakes.
What is a major mistake? Snow White is Christine Stewart, and her stepmother is Charlize Theron. The Magic Mirror actually said that Snow White is the most beautiful person in the world. This is called a major mistake. This mirror is obviously blind. Later, something even more magical happened. There was no Snow White in the sequel to the Snow White series of movies.
"Escape Room" is a plot that attracts people. The actors should try their best to find cheap ones, and they don't need to find stars. Since they are not stars, they don't have to change costumes and watch the effects under the camera, which is a waste of time.
After watching the script section posted in advance, McDonald asked the staff to call the actors into the room one by one.
The first thing to choose is the heroine. Teresa Palmer performed extremely well and passed easily.
She had read the script a long time ago, and she usually did targeted exercises and prepared very well. When she was speaking the lines, she performed the heroine's side that was a bit introverted and insecure, and also performed the emotional side.
The only drawback is that her figure is a bit too fleshy, and the audience's attention may be on her breasts. Teresa has gained a little weight, mainly her breasts and thighs. If she wants to be more photogenic, she must lose weight.
She is not as good as the "meat bullet" level, just lose weight and does not need to undergo breast shrinkage surgery.
"Very good, you're really only 20 years old?" McDonald couldn't help but praise Teresa.
"Yes, I just celebrated my birthday in February." Teresa smiled sweetly. On the 26th, Liang Kun asked Li Renjie to order her a delicious mousse chocolate mango cake.
"This character is yours." MacDonald smiled.
She has worked with many directors and has met many talented actors. Teresa has become a professional actress and has a good talent and spirituality. Most importantly, she is still very beautiful.
McDonald also found two people to be the alternative, and tried before Teresa, and her performance was obviously not as good as her and her image was also worse.
When Teresa left the house, McDonald asked Liang Kun: "You worked with her in the last drama. Are you dating?"
"No. We just got to know each other very well and became friends. When filming "Happy Death Day", I found that she had the talent for acting and could understand it at all."
"The male protagonist you recommend is not bad, right?" McDonald asked with a smile.
"Of course, he has a good figure. The fight scenes in the movie are very exciting." Liang Kun said with a smile.
It was the turn to choose the male lead, and there were three auditions, and Chris stood out.
Chris is the kind of blonde man written in the script, and he is also the best among competitors. Now he has a better body shape, not as thick as he practiced when he played Thor, with wide shoulders and thin waists, and his arms are not as thick as they were.
Although he is an actor who is not a professional, he has trained some acting skills in TV series in Australia for two years, and it is not difficult to play a lucky survivor. He did a good job in acting, the best among the three, and he won the performance.
McDonald was completely relieved. Liang Kun wanted to make a good movie and would not choose actors randomly. He had a good vision, and the two people he found had the potential to become famous.
As long as Liang Kun does not seek Chinese actors to play important roles and affect the box office, McDonald will not object. She now believes more about the rumors that Liang Kun is a "genius" and he is very mature.
Next, the female soldier actor was selected.
The script of this character is about black people, and those who come to audition are all black actresses, and only three people compete. Liang Kun and McDonald had the same idea and chose Zoe Saldana, who is the best-looking and the best-looking.
Any important role that you want to get an audition must be recommended by an agency. Saldana has worked with DreamWorks and played a female employee at the airport in "Happy Terminal".
Liang Kun did not recommend Saldana, she found her. She previously starred in "Boys and Girls Black and White" and played a couple with Ashton Cooche. The second female lead in that movie was Spielberg's stepdaughter Jessica Capshaw. She had something to do with DreamWorks. When she said she was looking for a black actor in the filming, she remembered her when she contacted her.
The movie did not have bad box office results, but was the story of the harsh black father Percy Jones, who was angry that his daughter had a white boyfriend and tried to block their story.
Embarrassingly, after the release of this movie, Saldana entered a year-long unemployment state. She felt that she had played the heroine and wanted to get a higher pay and act in a better movie, but no one used her at all. She could only put down her figure and then play a supporting role that seemed likely to be outstanding.
If Liang Kun hadn't caused the butterfly effect and allowed "Escape Room" to start filming in advance, she would have to play in the TV series "Six Degrees" and was also a supporting role.
Liang Kun took over Saldana's orange mission, and she could complete it as long as she obtained this role. Liang Kun also took over the red mission of Saldana's desire to become a big star, and there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future.
She has not had a chance in recent years and will become famous after starring in movies such as "Avatar" and "Star Trek" in the future. Although the pay has not been increased, if her popularity has nothing to do with Liang Kun, the mission will not be completed.
The otaku who plays the game is the first player to die in the script. Liang Kun recommends a person - the future "Star Lord" Chris Pratt.
Parlat, born in 1979, is now a pure supporting role, which is about an unemployed vagrant. He is very happy to have a play, no matter how big the role he plays.
In 2002, he starred in the first season of the WB drama "Snow Mountain Town" and was nominated for the Best TV Helper at the 6th Youth Choice Awards for the drama. At that time, he was a handsome guy with an outstanding image. But after this drama, his life was a bit off. He gained weight and became a fat man, and he could only play funny roles.
Chris also has a red mission that wants to become famous. He has obtained the orange mission for this character, and Liang Kun has taken it. The orange mission can be completed as long as he officially signs the contract.
The role of the retired miner uncle is named John Wesley Shipp. John was born in January 1955 and is not young anymore, but he is very strong. Judging from his figure, he said it is reasonable to have worked as a miner.
This uncle has an orange mission, and he can complete this role. He likes acting and his heart is not old yet.
John also has a wonderful resume. He starred in the TV series "The Flash" in 1990, playing the male lead Barry Allen. In the parallel world, he played Barry's old father in "The Flash" in 2014, and Jay Garrick, the Flash of Earth II.
Although this character has many roles, it is not outstanding, so he can just find an uncle, and McDonald did not object. The two discussed selecting people and decided on all the important roles in the afternoon.
Liang Kun doesn't care about other characters, they are all extras with no roles, and the crew can just take a look at the arrangement.
Chapter completed!