258 small dream
Many extra actors are actually real movie lovers.
It is obviously extremely difficult for extras to make a living from this, not because the pay is too low, but because job opportunities are really limited. After all, extras have no performance or appearance requirements. Anyone can feel about this. Anyone who is interested can participate, which makes the competition more intense..
Furthermore, the work of many extras is very hard. For example, the extras who filmed "The Pacific War" may lie in the mud for a whole day, or they may wait for a whole day, just to appear on camera for less than a second. ; Another example is that for the cast members of "The Walking Dead", it takes four to six hours to apply special makeup, and another one to two hours to remove makeup, which must be repeated every day..
Therefore, if they do not really love movies, they will not be able to persevere. They may give up after one or two interesting attempts..
Compared with actors, extras are more like pure idealists, embracing a dream of being an actor that can never be realized, embracing a great ideal born for movies, and tirelessly pursuing this road to the end. Week/Star /Chi is from a minor role.
The old man in front of him seemed to be the same way. Renly felt that he really meant something, both in his words and in his actions. He asked enthusiastically, "Alfred? Tell me, this is your real name. Or is it a stage name that was changed specifically for performance?？”
Alfred Wayne, the name itself is also full of profound meaning. As we all know, "Batman"'s real name is Bruce Wayne (brue), and his butler is called Alfred. When you hear "Alfred" It’s hard not to think of the name Fred Wayne..
“Oh haha." Alfred laughed softly. Renly was not the first actor to hear the profound meaning of his name, but he was the first actor to ask seriously instead of joking, with twinkling eyes in his slender eyes. With a cunning light, "Who knows, I used to be Batman's good steward, but I didn't expect that now I will become the decadent old Goofy. So, maybe this is my destiny, or maybe this is my real name.".”
Those pretentious words did not hide his ridicule and teasing.
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly and said meaningfully, "Is this why you hate George? Or is it because I think too much?？”
1997In 2016, George Clooney starred in "Batman and Robin". This was his first commercial blockbuster after becoming famous with "ER". While his career was taking off, this version of Batman was... It became a complete disaster. Not only did it fail at the box office, but its media reputation was also in a mess. What's even more frightening is that it was attacked by countless comic fans..
This became a major black spot in George's career as an actor. First, Warner Brothers blocked the series for nearly ten years, and then caused George to completely cut off contact with the superhero. Twenty years later, some people are still making fun of George with this work..
“Before "Batman and Robin", 1995's "Batman Forever", directed by Joe Shumaher and starring Val Kilmer as Batman, was a huge success, with all aspects of the film throughout North America It won acclaim and was even considered one of the best comic book adaptations of the 1990s..
However, when filming the sequel, many of the leading actors, including Val Kilmer, resigned due to various reasons. As a last resort, Warner Bros. could only reorganize the cast and crew, and then targeted George..
Likewise, the role of Alfred the butler is being recast, with previous actor Michael Gough (mihae1h) having played the role three times in a row, including Jack Nicholson (ja) in the classic Joker. version.
Alfred's simple words just now, coupled with his previous conversation with Nathan, were full of resentment towards George. So Renly made a bold guess: Could it be that the Alfred in front of him was the butler's replacement actor? one of the candidates？
Although "Batman and Robin" suffered a disastrous failure, no one knew this at the beginning of preparations. What's more, even if it fails at the box office, the responsibility will not be shouldered by the supporting actors. Therefore, for second- and third-tier actors, , that was an excellent opportunity, but unfortunately, Alfred missed that opportunity. In the end, Michael Gough played the role of the butler for the fourth time, which also made Alfred unable to recover, and his career as an actor began to decline. I never had a chance to win again, and I just spent my days doing nothing..
Of course, this is just Renly's random guess and the result of his wild imagination..
Renly's words made Alfred stunned, his expression was a little stiff, and his eyes that were almost narrowed to a thin slit flashed with an unclear turbid light. For a moment, he seemed to be trapped in memories. But, It was just a moment, it disappeared in the blink of an eye, almost making people think it was just their own illusion..
“Oh haha." Alfred laughed heartily, "I hope so. At least, this shows that I was once a person." The self-deprecating smile had a trace of relaxation, making it impossible to distinguish the truth from the falsehood in the words..
Renly did not continue to ask. After all, it was someone else. You are indeed a character. I can see that you should have appeared in many dramas. I always feel that you look familiar..”
“Really? Alfred had a bright smile on his face, "Do you remember which work it is?" My latest work is 'Grey's Anatomy', in which I play a doctor and will appear in the background every now and then. By the way, I also have a photo with the cast." He took out his mobile phone from his pocket, He opened the photo collection and started flipping through it, "In fact, I have been working with them for three years. If you have seen this work, then maybe you have seen me..”
“Three years is not a short time." Renly nodded repeatedly and looked at the screen of his mobile phone, "Did you really participate in the filming of the surgery?？”
“Oh, no, I was just in the corridor." Alfred introduced enthusiastically, "This is a photo of me participating in the performance of 'Prison Break'. I played a prisoner. And also, this is 'King Kong' second-hand.”
“Is this Peter Jackson (peter-ja)? Renly said in surprise..
Alfred enthusiastically introduced to Renly the videos of him running as a sidekick, but some of the photos were quite old and were not stored on this phone, so he even looked up his Facebook page. Found the photo above for further explanation.
For extra actors, they can't seem to find any sense of existence. Even if they tell their relatives and friends, "I starred in 'Furious 5'", when the movie was released, they tried their best and stared wide-eyed. They may not be able to find it, because they don’t know which shots will be left and which shots will be cut. Maybe they are in the cut parts. Even if they are not cut, they may just be scanned by the camera. Just a glimpse of the past.
They are actors, but not actors. They are even less existential than stand-ins. The absurd thing is that they are an indispensable part of the crew..
These photos are the only evidence that they have participated and the only proof that they are "actors".
Alfred knew that he was showing off and talking endlessly, and he couldn't control it; but he could feel that Renly was not being polite, but was really interested, and even asked in detail about the shooting details of certain works. It's like being a real movie lover, not an actor.
“Sorry, my introduction seems a bit long." Alfred took back the phone, with a reserved look on his face. Renly is an actor, a real actor, he doesn't need to browse these pictures of extras, he can Really participate in it, stand in front of the camera, bathe in the spotlight. "You should know better than me what it feels like to be on set..”
“I wouldn't say that." Renly chuckled, "This is only my third film. Of course, if you count the TV series, well, let me think about it, it should be the tenth, that's true. It’s a lot, but it’s still not as good as yours..”
Alfred was stunned for a moment, then realized that Renly regarded every episode of "Pacific War" in which he appeared as a work. He couldn't help laughing again, "I forgot about it." , you are going to shoot your first scene today, right? I will also be in that scene. You should be able to find me in the crowd..”
“Sorry, I can't distract myself from looking for you while I'm working, otherwise the audience will think you are my love interest." Renly's teasing words made Alfred laugh heartily..
He liked Renly like this. Even if it was Renly's perfect social mask, he still liked it.
Alfred took out a pack of Skittles from his pocket, poured it into the palm of his hand, and then threw a handful into his mouth. Sensing Renly's probing gaze, he said with a smile, "Kill some habits. , it is bound to form other habits.”
Renly suddenly realized that he could guess that Alfred had given up his addiction to smoking or drinking, and then developed the habit of eating sweets..
“Do you want to try a little bit? I see you are very curious." Alfred took the initiative to hold out the candy bag and said friendly.
Renly shook his head, "No, I actually don't like candy, except milk candy." Renly said honestly, "It's just that your habit of eating candy reminds me of a friend. Ryan Gosling, you Do you know him?？”
Alfred didn't expect that most of the actors who refused Renly would actually accept it for the sake of appearance. Whether to eat or not was another matter; even if he refused, he would probably find a good excuse, such as being in the gym or on a diet. .But Renly's rejection was so straightforward that Alfred didn't notice that he was offended, and instead smiled..
“Gosling, of course, 'The Notebook', who doesn't know that? "Alfred took back the Skittles and handed them to Nathan, who was standing on the other side. Nathan took them with a smile and poured a large handful without politeness. As a result, most of the bag was emptied. , that straightforward look made Alfred couldn't help but smile..
“Does he like sweets too? I mean, Ryan.”
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