072 Down and out director
The Amsterdam streets that had just rained were filled with a damp smell. The heavy heat wave made the air thicker. The impetuous and turbulent restlessness made people always want to do something, but they couldn't get up the energy. ; The Victorian-style buildings on both sides of the street have a quaint flavor, with moss, rust and red bricks, and the dense moisture lingering between the brick walls, as if they have crossed the Atlantic Ocean and walked from Manhattan in New York to Knights Street in London..
In the Hello New York Youth Hostel near the intersection of 103rd Avenue, travelers from all over the world had their plans disrupted by the sudden heavy rain. They all stayed in the lobby on the first floor to find like-minded friends. A group of young people sat around There was a lot of talk and laughter on the sofa in the corner; a few literary young people sat at the long table by the window, sharing the books they were working on recently; three people in front of the coffee machine were seriously discussing how to repair the machine and cook it again. Delicious coffee……
Rodrigo Coste sat slumped on the red beanbag, holding a copy of "Sociality/Animals" in his hand, but he hadn't turned a page for nearly ten minutes, and he was obviously distracted..
This time, he made a special trip to the United States to find suitable actors for "Buried Alive". Both he and screenwriter Chris Sparling knew clearly how important an outstanding actor is to the "Buried Alive" project..
His first target is Ryan Reynolds. After watching Ryan's performance as one person playing the role of a triangle in "Nine Dimensions", he greatly appreciated Ryan's natural yet deep performance. If Ryan can star, "Buried Alive," he believed they could make a great production.
But at the same time, he also knows that Ruian can now be regarded as a second-tier actor in Hollywood. Last year's two works "The Wolverine" and "Fake Marriage" really won Ruian a lot of popularity. His career is in a period of rapid growth, and he wants to invite Coming to Ruian to star in an independent film funded by an unknown small company and produced by an unknown director and screenwriter is almost a fantasy..
Therefore, on the one hand, he solemnly wrote an invitation statement and sent it to Ryan's agent through the Screen Actors Guild channel, and then waited for a response; on the other hand, he published an announcement on the search for actors through the Screen Actors Guild, hoping to find him. to other suitable actors.
Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye, but he still gained nothing. There was still no news from Ruian. There were quite a few actors who came to audition, as many as thirteen, but their performance was unsatisfactory and far from what he wanted in his heart. There is a big gap between expectations, and some auditions are even so embarrassing that people can’t bear to watch them..
Although Rodrigo also knew that "burying alive" was not an attractive project in the first place, the result was still frustrating..
New York is a high-cost city. Even if he lives in a youth hostel, two weeks still consumes most of his budget. If this pace continues, he will have no choice but to wait in New Jersey. As a person without many qualifications, As a director without much experience, he really didn't have many choices. However, New Jersey's location is too inconvenient. It takes more than 90 minutes to go to the city every time, and it is more than a little behind in terms of resources..
If this continues, the launch date of "Buried Alive" may be far away..
“Hey, man, why are you looking so sad? "A playful voice came over, disrupting Rodrigo's thoughts. He raised his head and saw a black man with dreadlocks, wearing a colorful short-sleeved T-shirt, with a bright smile on his face. , came over and gave Rodrigo a fist bump, "Why, the movie project is not going well.？”
Rodrigo shrugged and showed a wry smile, "Hollywood is much more difficult than imagined." He stayed here for two weeks. The project made little progress, but he made many friends. The person in front of him was named Charles. is Italian, is working on his own global world project, and is currently staying in New York.
“You should try Broadway." Charles said with an exaggerated expression. The vivid expression made Rodrigo smile, "Relax, relax. Life is difficult, but no one knows that the uphill road ahead is waiting for them. It's still downhill, so don't think it's the end of the world now.”
With his cheerful and comfortable words and vivid gestures, Rodrigo's Spanish enthusiasm and unrestrainedness were also released. He imitated Charlie-Chaplin's most classic penguin pose, standing tall He put his shoulders and elbows on his waist and spread his hands, tilted his head, pinched his throat and said loudly, "We must learn to let go.".”
Both of them burst out laughing at the same time. At this time, a shout came from the counter behind them, "Rodrigo? Rodrigo? There is another auditioner here." These words made both Rodrigo and Charles laugh. Both of them looked up and saw the smiling man at a glance.
He was wearing a white bottoming T-shirt, paired with a dark blue plaid shirt, black jeans on the lower body, and a pair of ginger high-top boots. The sleeves of the shirt were roughly rolled up to his wrists, and he had short golden-brown slightly curly hair. He drooped casually and uninhibitedly, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised to the left, outlining an unruly arc. The raw and rough hormonal aura seemed to be running rampant under the skin of the elegant gentleman, and might break through at any time. Restraint, the secret restlessness makes the hot air tighter and tighter.
Just a face-to-face meeting, Rodrigo didn't even have time to take a closer look at the other person's facial features and face. That unique temperament hit him, reminding him of Marlon Brando's arrogance in "On the Waterfront", but he couldn't help but think of him. One more touch of Montgomery-Clift's elegance in "Heart of Heart".
He is Paul Conroy, the leading actor in "Buried Alive".
He looked as if he had stepped out of the script. The charm and posture of his movements perfectly fit every requirement of Rodrigo's role. It was amazing! Rodrigo could feel his heart starting to beat crazily. After two weeks of waiting, he finally saw the dawn of hope. The urgency and anxiety bloomed like fireworks, and all the blood in his body rushed toward his heart. rush away.
“You...you are that rich young man! "Charles' surprised voice brought Rodrigo back to reality from his thoughts. He looked at Charles in confusion, only to see Charles stretched out his hands excitedly and gave the man in front of him a big hug. "I mean, 'Pacific War,' what's the name of that...？”
Charles held the other party's hands tightly and racked his brains to recall. The other party didn't seem to be in a hurry. He just stood there with a smile and did not interrupt Charles' thinking, "Sledgehammer! Yes, Eugene Sledgehammer-S Leitch!" Charles finally remembered and laughed heartily..
“I guess I can put away my pistol." The man's answer made Charles smile even more joyfully, but Rodrigo showed a puzzled expression. The man seemed to notice Rodrigo's gaze and relaxed. Charles' right hand took the initiative to introduce himself, "Good afternoon, I am Renly Hall, and you should be Mr. Rodrigo Coster, right?" Nice to meet you.”
Rodrigo held the opponent's right hand, but couldn't help but began to look at the person in front of him in detail. He was a little disappointed, no, to be precise, he was very disappointed..
Because Renly is too young, really too young. He looks like he is only in his early twenties, and he looks exactly like a fledgling college student. This is far from the character setting of Paul in "Buried Alive" - Paul should be thirty years old. The middle-aged men on the left and right have started a family and have two children. Their careers have reached a certain stage, but they are facing more difficulties in life..
The amazing glimpse just now was just an illusion, caused by various factors such as light, angle, distance, etc. Rodrigo could hardly conceal his disappointment. He originally thought that the long wait had finally paid off, even if it wasn't Ryan. , is also an actor with great potential, but his expectations are obviously too high..
“Yes, I am Rodrigo." Although he tried his best to conceal his inner disappointment, his tone still inevitably softened. The change in attitude was so obvious that even Rodrigo himself felt that something was not appropriate, so he quickly turned around. He turned his head towards Charles and changed the subject, “What’s going on? Do you know him?？”
“This is Eugene Sledgehammer Sledge! The recent movie "War in the Pacific" that triggered countless discussions was almost a one-man show by him. Let me tell you, his performance was really great! Refined! color! Got it! "Charles' exaggerated words made many people around him look at him, but Charles didn't care at all and still said seriously, "Believe me, this is an actor who can bring surprises! Trust me, you'll be glad you have him on your film project.”
Rodrigo understood. The news about the "Pacific War" had been occupying important pages of the news page one after another in the past period. He was not a blind person, so he would not miss it. However, he was He doesn’t have much interest in war themes, nor does he have much interest in Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, or “Band of Brothers,” so he hasn’t watched “The Pacific War” and naturally doesn’t recognize the characters in it..
As for Charles's praise, Rodrigo had reservations. A little friend who looked like he was only twenty years old? Acting geniuses are not found everywhere; what's more, if this guy is really that good, shouldn't he be in the limelight after "Pacific War" and have a lot of invitations? How could he choose a movie like "Buried Alive" that has no such talent? A work with no fame, no background, and no prestige. This is even more ridiculous than Ryan nodding his head and agreeing to the invitation to star..
In the blink of an eye, Rodrigo had already made a judgment in his heart, and he showed a polite smile, "It seems that today is my lucky day..”
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