753 Be prepared
Hearing Andy's words, Renly couldn't help but slightly raise his eyebrows. He originally thought it would be a new work, but then he thought about it. There are fewer and fewer new creations on Broadway and London's West End, and the decline cannot be reversed. , classic masterpieces are still the best choice. "Movies or dramas？”
Andy couldn't help but choke on the words that came to his mouth, and his smile became even brighter. Renly was always so sharp. When everyone heard "Les Misérables", their first reaction would be drama, and the last movie adaptation was still far away. 1998; and for the past few months, Andy has been looking for a suitable drama for Renly...but Renly saw through his trick..
“Movie." Andy still answered calmly, "This project has actually been in the dust for twenty-three years. It was first in the hands of Columbia Pictures, but no one dared to challenge this theme, and the musical adaptation always lacked something. The highlight, after a lot of twists and turns, came to Universal Pictures... I know, just listen to me and continue..”
Universal Pictures, this is an interesting reincarnation..
“Although this is a Universal Pictures project, Cameron Mackintosh still has the rights as the first producer, and Universal Pictures has no intention of interfering." Andy explained quickly and simply..
“Cameron? "Renly lowered his jaw meaningfully..
Cameron Mackintosh is the earliest producer of the English version of "Les Misérables" and is known as a gold medal producer. He also produced "Phantom of the Opera" and "Miss Saigon". Four classic music There are three of them in the play. However, he has never tried to make a movie and has always stuck to the field of drama. It seems that "Les Misérables" will be his first attempt..
Obviously, Universal Pictures was also worried that the remake of a classic would be messed up, so it brought in Cameron to support the team. However, success is as bad as failure. Cameron’s experience can be a weapon, but it can also be a constraint to change and The confinement of innovation.
“Yes, Cameron is assembling the cast. Tom Hooper has been confirmed as the director, and the main roles are now entering the second round of screening. The first round ended a month ago." Andy continued, "But, this is Hollywood, don't worry too much. I've already talked to Cameron and he is willing to watch your audition. No, he should be looking forward to seeing your audition..”
For unknown people, the first and second rounds of screening are very important; but for top stars, it is normal to skip the early auditions and go directly to the final screening. Renly is not a top star yet , but he is no longer a nobody..
Andy put his hands on his chubby belly, his mouth still smiling as usual, and his eyes narrowed into a slit because of the smile. Through the slit, he carefully looked at Renly's expression, and then added, " I know you have been looking forward to returning to the theater stage, but now there are fewer and fewer scripts worthy of challenge in London's West End and Broadway. You need to really calm down and slowly choose..”
It has been only three months since Renly told Andy that he wanted to challenge theater again, and it is still not enough time; not to mention, it is still the busiest time of the awards season. Andy used the contacts of the Creative Artists Agency to launch He even went to Off-Broadway to find suitable works, but this was like finding a needle in a haystack, and there were many difficulties..
However, Andy did not take the initiative to take credit or shirk responsibility. He just expressed his opinion realistically, "'Les Misérables' is a good opportunity. Under the supervision of Cameron Mackintosh, the movie will still be To restore the original work to the greatest extent, it can almost be regarded as a theatrical performance; moreover, the director is Tom Hooper, who is also British and has a background in TV dramas. I think his understanding of drama should also be worthy of recognition..”
In two sentences, Andy's true identity as a theater layman was completely exposed..
Movies and dramas are completely different, because the camera and the stage are completely different, and the performance methods, presentation content, and even character understanding are all very different. The reason why Renly wants to return to the stage is, on the one hand, to polish his skills. My own basic skills, on the other hand, I also want to feel the pressure of being in close contact with the audience on the stage..
Also, Tom Hooper is a TV director. His understanding of drama is that of TV stations, everything is smooth. Whether it is "The King's Speech" or "Les Misérables", his camera sense is too TV, and there is no drama at all. Deconstruction and depth of the screen. Renly has always believed that after the 21st century, the most "watery" Oscar-winning director will be Tom Hooper.
The most important thing is that the way drama is performed is completely different. There are fixed performances every day, and each performance has a different audience. This means that every day you need to face a new test and deliver a 100% outstanding performance. , and every day needs to deal with different challenges. During the long performance, the difficulty and challenges are always there, and they will be updated every day..
But this is not the case with movies. During the filming period, if you make a mistake, you can start over again. After shooting a scene, you have no worries, and other things can be left to post-production. All tests are just one-time..
But Renly did not ridicule Andy. There are specialties in the art industry, and everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. He needed to stick to his position as an actor, but he also needed the professional opinions of Andy and Roy. "Which role should I audition for?"？”
“Marius." Andy patted his belly gently with his fingertips, feeling a little more relaxed..
Renly lowered his chin to show understanding, "It's not a surprising answer..”
In the original work of "Les Misérables", the male protagonist Jean Valjean is a character who has gone through many vicissitudes of life. He first experienced nineteen years of hard labor; then spent ten years becoming the mayor; after his identity as a former prisoner was revealed, he became a gardener incognito. Five full years; after the ordeal, Ran died on the bed at home..
It can be said that this is a character with a very wide age span, from youth to old age. In dramatic performances, makeup technology is often difficult to create such earth-shaking effects in a short period of time. Therefore, the drama adaptation locks the age. During Ran’s middle age, the time span was condensed as much as possible.
The same is true for Jean Valjean's rival Javert. The two people have experienced the same span of time. However, apart from these two characters, Fantine, Cosette, and Marius are all young characters, about eighteen years old. The period between the ages of 25 and 25 is an important opportunity for young actors.
Marius is one of the important characters in the whole movie.
Handsome, with a superior family background, but full of ambition, he is a standard revolutionary youth of the 19th century. His father was Napoleon's colonel and was made a baron. He was raised by his royalist grandfather and has always hated being a Bonaparte. Pai's father. But after the death of his father, who loved him deeply, he gradually came to understand the revolution and the republic. He abandoned the material enjoyment of his grandfather's family, inherited his father's military rank and title, and became a staunch republican. During the uprising. Later, Marius met Cosette and fell in love with her, and Cosette and Jean-Valjean were involved in the torrent of the times..
Choosing Renly to audition for Marius was a perfect decision..
“Well, are there any requirements for auditioning? "Renly lowered his jaw and said simply without commenting too much..
However, the affirmative answer was a bit too crisp and clear. Instead, Andy showed surprise, "You have no objection."？”
Renly chuckled, "Of course I have an opinion. What I'm looking forward to is a drama, not a movie. This is the essential difference. But, your words also make sense, Cameron Mackintosh's version of 'Tragic'" The world', even in movies, still retains the characteristics of drama. For directors, the challenge is huge; but for actors, the essence is still the same..”
Tom Hooper's version of "Les Misérables" does not have many innovative parts, and the performance part basically copied the stage version. Even many actors are actually from Broadway and London's West End. The performance method and performance content , the intensity of the performance is almost the same as that of a stage play.
In fact, this is also the reason why Russell Crowe was scolded by film critics. As a pure movie actor, the difference between Russell Crowe and other actors is not only in his singing skills, but also in his stage performance and character interpretation. An indelible gap. Tom directed the movie in the manner of a stage play, and all of Russell's shortcomings were exposed. How could the film critics approve of it?？
“What I look forward to is polishing the basic skills, controlling the stage, and communicating with the audience. However, if you can't find a suitable project, the movie version of 'Les Misérables', this is indeed the wisest choice at this stage." Renly said with a smile. , "At least, all the tests in the audition stage are almost the same as those in stage plays..”
Renly has already started to think about it in his mind. Which part of Marius should he perform, or should he perform Shakespeare in a unique way? These are all lessons learned during his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and he is familiar with them easily. Even if he hasn't started yet , Renly had once again recalled those years and the experience of standing on the stage to show himself, and his blood began to boil..
“……Yes." Andy was a little surprised. "The audition requires filming a dramatic performance. Just send it via email. It is best to be between 90 seconds and 120 seconds. Is the same requirement for stage plays?？”
“Yes. The only difference is that we are performing on the stage, not through the camera lens." Renly's calm and contented look fell into Andy's eyes, thoughtfully..
It wasn't until this moment that Andy truly understood the difference between film actors and theater actors. In Renly, there was a shock and infection after getting rid of the camera. It was really subtle and could not be described in words. Andy couldn't help but start to imagine: Renly What is it like to stand on a stage in London's West End or on Broadway?？
“What's more, I believe you won't just surrender." Renly's voice came again, interrupting Andy's thoughts, and then Andy saw the playful look in Renly's eyes, Renly knew, knew He knew the purpose of his coming to London this time and the information he had concealed..
Andy smiled and patted his belly with his fingertips, and asked curiously, "Are you guessing? Or are you sure?？”
“I'm sure now." Renly's answer made Andy chuckle, while Nathan, who was sitting next to him, was confused. He watched the two people playing riddles and couldn't understand anything..
Fortunately, Andy did not continue to talk in circles, and cut to the point next, "I came to London this time mainly because there is a suitable project here, and I want to talk to them in person." The drama of having to rush back later. , that’s why.
“So, whose work is tonight? "After going around in a circle, I finally came back to the first question after today's meeting..
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