648 Protagonist's temperament
Jef and Renly walked side by side, weaving in and out of the noisy crowd at the party.
Surprisingly, Renly didn't talk much. He didn't chatter, eager to get close, or express himself, nor did he flatter himself to express his respect and eagerness; it was as if he really came to a party and chatted occasionally for the past two days. The waves on Venice Beach, or the different brands and vintages of rum.
However, even with these seemingly random topics, Jeff has often gained something and learned all the facts that he has never heard of. This is very incredible for Jeff. He has been working in Hollywood for many years and is a member of Warner Bros. As a high-ranking and powerful figure, his knowledge and background are already extraordinary, but he still benefited a lot from talking with Renly..
This kind of conversation was relaxed, freehand, and fascinating. It only lasted for ten short minutes. Deep in Jeff's heart, he actually developed a sense of intimacy that he had known since childhood. His profound knowledge, calm temperament, elegant manners, and deep love for each other. The secret is hidden under the handsome skin, which attracts and impresses people inadvertently..
There are countless actors in Hollywood, with more than 600,000 registered actors. However, the number of amateur actors, college students, Off-Broadway performance enthusiasts, and ordinary people who have dreams of becoming actors who have not yet registered with the Screen Actors Guild is as low as It’s even bigger. However, not every actor can become the protagonist, especially in commercial movies..
To be the protagonist of a commercial film, apart from acting skills, the most important thing is actually the image - the so-called image is not just appearance, nor just temperament, but a kind of charm and aura that allows the audience to feel the protagonist's light. .It can be simply and crudely understood as "the protagonist's halo or overlord's aura". This sounds a bit vulgar, but it does exist in real life..
When selecting leading actors in commercial blockbusters, the most important step is to let the actors stand in front of the camera and show the most ordinary, life-like and natural non-acting state to see whether they have enough ability, enough charm, and enough The aura attracts the attention of the audience. It can be understood as whether it can be accepted by the audience; it can also be understood as whether it can attract a specific group; it can also be understood as whether it is suitable for the setting of the male protagonist in the movie..
How to understand is just a way, the core meaning is still the same.
After a century of accumulation in Hollywood, commercial films have been booming for nearly half a century. On a positive note, major film companies have a good understanding of the operation of commercial films, and they can easily select actors suitable for the market to take on important tasks; on a negative note, Generally speaking, major film companies have formed an inertia and have consistent aesthetic standards when selecting actors. Actors of the same type can often become the protagonists of commercial movies, which in turn has spawned a large number of idol actors..
But no matter how you express it, "some people are born to be protagonists", this is true in Hollywood.
For example, in "Thor", Tom Hiddleston was not able to become Thor because the audition director thought he did not have the temperament of a superhero; for another example, Ryan Reynolds was considered to have a long face. The face with a halo, in addition to "Deadpool" and "Green Lantern", "Superman: Man of Steel", "The Flash", "Batman" and so on, almost every superhero movie starts casting , he will be put on the waiting list.
In addition, John Krasinski missed "Captain America", Jake Gyllenhaal missed "Spider-Man" and "Batman"; and of course, Taylor Kitsch missed "Captain America" I got the two blockbuster characters "Super Battleship" and "Alien Battlefield", which are all continuations of the same principle..
It's not easy to be the protagonist of a movie; it's even more difficult to be the protagonist of a commercial movie; it's even more demanding to be the protagonist of a superhero. Think about it, Nicolas Cage's version of "Superman" may be more intuitive.
This is also the reason why auditions for commercial blockbusters are so complicated and difficult. Round after round of screening, audition after audition, in fact, what is tested is not the actor’s acting skills, but more the actor’s temperament and aura. If necessary, the actor’s relationship with The fit of the character and the chemical reaction between the actor and other actors - for example, in the movie version of "Cinderella", the love index of the two protagonists is extremely important for commercial movies..
They constantly audition, constantly change interviewers, constantly switch to different audience perspectives, and constantly change the audition theme, including today's audition, all with the same purpose - they need to see if the actor has the qualities of a super commercial blockbuster actor. temperament.
Renly's outstanding performance in independent art films is obvious to all; Renly's outstanding performance in "Fast and Furious 5" also proved his market value. However, a super commercial blockbuster and the leading actor is completely different. Another thing is different - outstanding temperament, full of charm, solid acting skills, and a wide audience. None of these can guarantee the success of a super commercial blockbuster. George Clooney's "Batman and Robin" is the golden message that the entire Hollywood believes in. The best counterexample.
Before today, Renly had gone through many auditions. Jeff had watched the audition videos himself, and also listened to the opinions of other interviewers - most of them were positive, but some were critical. As far as Jeff was concerned, he was actually more inclined. Brad Yu plays the leading role in "Edge of Tomorrow".
Commercial blockbusters have their own advantages and disadvantages when choosing newcomers and choosing front-liners. Jeff briefly browsed the script of "Edge of Tomorrow". The overall style of such a science fiction movie is closer to "Blade Runner" and "Source Code", not It refers to the artistic style, but to the box office prospects. Therefore, if you want to boost the box office, it is a wise choice to use a top line like Brad.
Not only that, it can be seen from the script of "Edge of Tomorrow" that it has strict requirements for battlefields, visual effects, mechanical equipment, etc. This also means that the cost has increased. Now on the project schedule, it is marked The budget was estimated to be 100 million US dollars, but Jeff expressed doubts about what kind of work could be produced with this cost of 100 million US dollars. However, he could not make an accurate judgment until the director and main producer were determined..
The advantage of choosing Brad is here. First, the budget can be increased. If Brad plays the leading role, the cost of 150 million is basically no problem. But if it is Renly, it will be extremely difficult to increase, and it may even be necessary. It may be lower; secondly, the production cast can be quickly determined, as well as the director, screenwriter, main producer and other links. This is crucial for commercial films, but Renly？
However, Jeff is a type who dares to promote newcomers and is also keen on promoting newcomers. Moreover, he has strong confidence in his own vision. Once he has identified it, he will not hesitate to put all his money into it. Ben Affleck, Christopher Nolan , all true. So, Jeff decided to open up the possibility.
Choosing a party as the occasion for the audition is itself an aspect of the audition assessment..
Originally, Jeff wanted to see Renly's social situation and adaptability at the party, but the actual effect was far beyond expectations: Renly and Brad collided head-on. It can't be said that sparks flew, but the brief confrontation made people laugh. Gazing. Jeff admitted that he likes Renly, quite a lot. The quality in Renly is not Brad Pitt, not Tom Cruise, nor Harrison Ford. It is really indescribable, but it is admirable.
Now, Jeff is also a little curious. What kind of style will Renly star in a science fiction commercial movie like "Edge of Tomorrow"? What would it be like for Renly to be the leading actor in a super commercial blockbuster?？
“Wow, after drinking whiskey for so long, I never knew there were so many tricks to hiding it." Jeff left the wine cabinet, walked to the sofa next to him, and sat down..
Although Jeff did not invite him, Renly also sat down diagonally across from him, "Tasting wine, tasting wine. Many times, the key point is the word 'taste', otherwise it is just drinking. But not everyone has the patience to calm down." After all, what we need is the numbness of alcohol, not the beauty of the tip of the tongue.”
These words made Jeff laugh heartily. He liked Renly's way of speaking. He was confident and proud, elegant and calm, but not condescending. There was always a bit of black humor or ego between the lines. Ridicule. Such conversations always make people feel happy..
“So, is this why you want to star in commercial films? "Jeff changed the topic, seemingly blunt, but not abrupt, "Taste the charm of popcorn..”
Renly did not answer, but gently retracted his chin and smiled. For a moment, the air in the room seemed to freeze. Jeff's smile couldn't help but paused for a moment, and he looked at Renly in surprise. , cast a confused look, which made Renly suddenly realize, "Oh, this is a question? I thought it was a joke.”
Such a response made Jeff stunned for a moment, and then he chuckled. Renly always had a way of controlling the pace of the conversation, even when he was facing the top bosses in the industry..
“There are countless answers to this question. I'm sure you don't want to hear a press conference-style answer." Renly shrugged. "The truth is, this is one of the reasons why I love being an actor. To experience different Characters, experience different lives, and even different worlds. To be honest, I once fantasized about playing a vampire..." Seeing Jeff's shocked eyes, Renly chuckled, "It's not from the 'Twilight Saga' Type, it's a romance movie; it's the 'Interview with the Vampire' type. You know, really exploring the undead and making time lose its original meaning..”
He personally likes 2013's "Only Lovers" because it explores more possibilities of vampires; of course, movies like "Blade" and "The Darkside" are also quite interesting..
“Apart from movies, what other occasion can allow me to experience the embarrassment and shackles of the constant reincarnation of time? "Renly likes the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" not only because it is excellent popcorn, but also because the character has experienced a theory that is impossible to experience in real life. The change and growth of that kind of mentality are very special. interesting.
Jeff raised his chin slightly, "Actually, I'm more curious about the press conference-style answer..”
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