Chapter 475 Actor, Audition
The quality of a movie can never be decided by one person.
It depends on the entire creative team including the director, actors, screenwriters, photography and logistics.
But even in Hollywood, there are still only a handful of outstanding film crews born every year.
The combination of Lin Nan and Leonardo undoubtedly meets the core requirements of an excellent film project.
That is top directors, screenwriters, and top actors.
Relatively speaking, team modules such as photography and logistics are much simpler.
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The domestic media and insiders could hardly contact Lin Nan and were a little anxious.
So Yue Jun and Jiang Yuerou, two company executives who often appeared, became the targets of being chased and intercepted.
"Sorry, I really don't know the specific situation. I can't get involved in Crystal Pictures' matters, and Director Lin didn't tell me."
Yue Jun acted very humorously when being interviewed by reporters. , which is also true.
Even the chief steward of Lin Nan Pictures said he didn’t understand, and there was only one name left in everyone’s mind, Liu Yifei!
What Yue Jun knows, Liu Yifei must know. If Yue Jun doesn't know, that person must also know.
After all, it is "Crystal" Pictures!
The reporters could only keep sending interview invitations to Hongxingwu.
A small number of actors in the industry can directly contact Liu Yifei.
"Sissi, is it true that Director Lin wants to cooperate with Leonardo?"
Li Bingbing, who had some romantic feelings, decisively asked Liu Yifei.
"Yes, the movie project has been decided. But I can't help with the casting, and I can't get involved. If you have ideas, you can only wait for news from Lin Nan."
"Well, okay, thank you, Yi Fei. Didn't Director Lin leave a role for you?" Li Bingbing asked tentatively.
"No, he said there is nothing suitable for me."
Liu Yifei knew that there was a lover role in that movie, but Lin Nan rejected her.
Hearing Liu Yifei’s answer, Li Bingbing was visibly relieved, and then asked: "Are there any suitable female characters?"
"Well, there is indeed..."
The details of these movies are not secrets that cannot be revealed, so Liu Yifei doesn't hide them much. After all, they are all acquaintances.
Anyway, it is up to Lin Nan to decide how to cast the characters in the end. It depends on luck who to choose.
A few minutes later, Li Bingbing ended the call excitedly, and then Zhou Xun also called.
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“Foreign language film is released!”
Yang Mi murmured to herself.
She has always known where the company’s biggest cake is, in Hollywood.
“Don’t think about it, it’s not our turn.”
Zeng Jia directly spoke out and struck a blow.
She asked Yue Jun with a little luck in the morning, but she only got a neutral answer, "Don't think too much."
There was a hint of disgust and indifference in Yue Jun's tone, which made Zeng Jia unable to step down at that time.
"That's Leonardo. The movie will most likely be taken to the film festival, right?"
Yang Mi seemed not to hear what Zeng Jia said, and sighed again.
"So what, it has nothing to do with you. Let's go according to our own plan."
There is no actress who doesn't yearn for that. Of course Zeng Jia understands Yang Mi's psychology, but there are some things that she can only think about.
"Yeah, it has nothing to do with me. Isn't there her in front of me? Let's touch up your makeup, the filming will start soon..."
Zeng Jia smiled and nodded. Unrealistic emotions come and go quickly. This is Yang Mi in her eyes!
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Crystal Pictures.
Lin Nan was browsing emails, and there were many domestic agencies and artists in the industry making innuendoes.
A group of people are all cats that smell fish, and each one is more eager than the other.
Even Zhang Ziyi thinks that she is in Hollywood and has the advantage of being close to the water.
It has only been two days and I have already contacted Lin Nan several times.
At first, the excuse was to treat guests to a dinner party, but in the end, I simply asked about the movie directly. The purpose was very clear.
However, Lin Nan did not give out the role or any promises. He only said that he would audition later.
"Boss, do you want to announce the casting news for the movie now?"
A young white girl knocked on the door and asked.
"Yes, yes."
Lin Nan nodded. Leonardo didn't have many recommendations, so he mainly had to rely on auditions.
Appian Trail will participate in investment in this movie, which is also DiCaprio's consistent style and treatment.
In less than half a day, both Crystal Pictures and the Screen Actors Guild issued notices.
"The movie "The Invisible Guest", jointly produced by Crystal Pictures and Appian Trail, is open to auditions for actors. Those who are interested can send an email..."
In the notice, no There was only a description of the movie and detailed requirements for the audition roles, including the two confirmed directors and leading actors, Lin Nan and Leonardo.
There are many actors who are flocking to it.
Since the afternoon, many emails have been received in the mailbox of Crystal Pictures, more and more.
When the news spread back to China, the film industry's worries finally came to a halt.
Lin Nan has really planned a new movie. As everyone thought, it is a foreign language film.
And this is his first collaboration with Leonardo as a director!
Almost all the first-line actresses in the mainland have focused on the role of the supporting actress, the lover.
There are no messy or restrictive audition requirements for this role.
""The Invisible Guest"?"
"When I heard the name and looked at the lineup, I knew it was prepared for the film festival!"
"It's rare, Director Lin this time It’s not suitable to be his producer Liu, isn’t it?”
“Maybe it’s really inappropriate...”…
Many domestic actresses didn't think much about it. They almost all sent emails with the idea of luck and expectation.
"This guy is pretty good at keeping secrets. He has already decided on a new movie without saying a word. Now the casting has been cast before it is made public."
Others are most concerned about the role. , and several state-owned enterprises regretted not having the opportunity to participate in the investment, which are all political achievements.
Most of the directors in the industry are interested in Lin Nan.
Although everyone says that making good Chinese films is the most important thing, but if you really can go to Hollywood, who would refuse?
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As usual, the Oscar’s Best Foreign Language Film Award is the first to announce the nomination list.
Sure enough, after the Golden Globe Awards, Chen Kaige's "Search" failed again and was not included in the nominations.
The news spread back to China, and the industry was filled with sighs. The previous illusions were completely shattered.
If you look at it carefully, since Zhang Yimou's "Hero", Chinese-language films have missed the nomination for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for 10 consecutive years.
The film bureau even held a special seminar on this matter as soon as possible.
I really don’t know what is discussed in this kind of meeting.
Lin Nan couldn't help laughing when he looked at the emails from China.
“No one is missing from the big flowers, they are all here, and there are so many newcomers!”
Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Xun... Zhao Yanzi, Zhang Yuqi, Han Qi, Gao Yuanyuan, Yu Nan...Ni Naa...
Zhang Ziyi's audition email was sent from Hollywood, and it was quite formal.
To be honest, Lin Nan really didn’t expect that people from China would send audition emails. After all, they were across the Pacific Ocean.
Are they really allowed to fly over to audition?
It’s okay if it’s appropriate to bring in such a huge effort, but if none of them win, it will look too ostentatious, and Lin Nan may be criticized by the media for tossing his own people.
“Oh, forget it, let’s do a video audition, there must be a response...”
After thinking for a moment, Lin Nan made this decision and ordered the people below to reply to the email.
Due to the time difference, the time for this video audition is really difficult to arrange, but Lin Nan must be here during the day.
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Soon, the domestic media reported it.
"A group of mainland actresses got the opportunity to audition for "The Invisible Guest" as they wished. Director Lin Nan chose to audition online..."
"To be honest, I think Fan Bingbing is more suitable for the role of the audition lover. He is so enchanting, hiss..."
"The aesthetics of the East and the West are different. If you think it is suitable, the other side may find it awkward."
“Some beauty, it is common, spanning the aesthetic standards of the East and the West!
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Lin Nan began to seize the time to audition, and his planned shooting cycle It's not that long. I don't want to spend two months filming this movie.
The audition location is at Crystal Pictures.
Leonardo really recommended an actress who worked with him in "Hoover".
The 45-year-old British actress, Naomi Watts.
"If she adds makeup, she can definitely play the role of a female lawyer, so there should be no problem. In addition, she is not expensive."
Lin Nan also checked this actor specifically for this purpose. His resume is also quite impressive, including "The Ring," "King Kong," "The Veil," and "Hoover."
"Okay, let her come over."
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Actors began to come in and out of Crystal Pictures.
This guy Tom actually made a joke:
"Tom is much more serious than that guy Weinstein. That trash is a famous pervert in Hollywood..."< br>
"So, you'd better stay away from him. We are not the same as him."
Lin Nan reminded him seriously.
The red sofa is an unspoken rule that everyone knows about in Hollywood. The unspoken rule is open to the public, and Weinstein has even more fun.
"Of course. Although I am also greedy for money and lustful, I have never been promiscuous."
Tom spoke with some pride, as if he was a gentleman.
"Boss, the new audition actor has arrived, an actress."
"Okay, bring her in." Lin Nan responded.
A young Caucasian actress with a slightly delicate appearance was brought in.
Tom handed a piece of information to Lin Nan. Lin Nan looked at the person in front of him and felt a little familiar.
It seems that I was greeted at a party a few days ago. Well, it should be.
"Hello, Lin. I'm Jessica Chastain. I'm here to audition for the second female lead today..."
The other party greeted her politely, and Lin Nan was instantly impressed.
A few days ago, he did meet the actress in front of him at the party and said hello.
"Jessica Chastain?"
Lin Nan whispered the name, nodded, and motioned to Tom to give the other party the contents of the audition.
"The role you are auditioning for is the second female lead, and she has a lot of scenes opposite Leonardo. However, now you can only perform without physical objects..."
"No problem, I can do it. "
"Then, you only have three minutes to prepare."
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More than half an hour later.
"Looking forward to receiving emails from the crew, thank you."
"You're welcome."
Jessica Chastain was smiling and preparing to leave Crystal Pictures, although she didn't do it on the spot Get the answers you want.
Lin Nan nodded and added again: "I wish you good luck."
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(End of this chapter)