Chapter 1082 Sincere Invitation
“It happened to you.”
After a brief shock and dismay, Mangold finally regained his sense and gave an answer.
Besides, Kitche was slightly startled, and then nodded in agreement.
Mangold took a deep breath and collected his thoughts.
"Honestly, you are not the first choice. Sorry, I know this is very rude..."
Anson waved his hand gently and chuckled, "If you told me that I was the first choice, Believe me, I will never buy it."
"Hey, I understand my situation, those sweet words won't work."
Be honest and sincere.
Kitcher couldn't help but slightly nod his head: Johnny Cash was the same way.
Mangold scratched his head, his expression showing some restraint and embarrassment, and he laughed twice.
“We tried to find some actors, they all have their own advantages and strengths, and we also hope to find an actor who looks similar to Johnny.”
“This is Hollywood Conventionally, when we shoot a biographical film, similarity in appearance is the first condition for selecting actors, but because of this, the actors may often have some shortcomings in other aspects."
Ansen understood it and said lightly. Lifting his chin slightly, "We must admit that legends are legends because they cannot be copied."
What does this sentence mean?
Could it be that all the actors who look similar to the legends are just flamboyant idiots?
After all, legends often have looks, talent, and charm; and it is extremely rare for imitators to be similar to one of them.
So, actors who star in biographical films often fall into a difficult problem:
It is tangible but not spiritual. It is difficult to paint the skin but the bones. At most, you can only capture some skin.
There is no doubt that this is a contradictory topic——
On the one hand, academics generally believe that biographical films are the greatest test of acting skills, because the prototype is there and everyone knows it, and it is not easy for actors to capture the charm. This is the fundamental reason why biographical films have become a major winner of Oscar statuettes.
Whether it is Best Actor or Best Actress, biographical films have the highest rate of winning the statuette.
On the other hand, biographical films are often criticized by professionals because actors lack room for performance and are confined in a framework. They can only perform in a regular manner and cannot truly interpret the level of their acting skills.
Biographical films are often criticized the most and are criticized as "clumsy imitations".
The most direct and typical case is that at the 91st Academy Awards held in February 2019, Rami-Malek won the Oscar with "Bohemian Rhapsody" "This work won the Golden Award for Best Actor, marking an important breakthrough in his career.
However, after the award ceremony, professionals were full of complaints.
There are two reasons.
First, this is a biography about the band Queen. The most exciting and most beautiful part of the whole movie is the concert, and it has even been complained by countless viewers as a "concert documentary"; however, the most exciting part in the movie is the concert. The singing part relies entirely on lip-syncing, which means that the most exciting part, Rami Malek, has no contribution.
This is similar to the time when Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" relied on a professional ballerina stand-in to complete the performance but took the credit of the stand-in. She said that most of the professional dances were done by herself and she finally won the best actress. Like the Little Golden Man, he has been criticized.
Secondly, the movie itself does not give the actors room to perform, and Rami Malek’s performance almost entirely relies on his buck-toothed dentures to steal the scene. In the end, what is presented is just a clumsy and simple imitation show. .
Although every year's awards selection is controversial, that year was particularly clear.
This is Rami Malek's only Oscar nomination.
If Oscar nominations and wins still require some luck, then after Rami Malek won the Best Actor, his career as an actor did not soar and he still failed to star in more movies. , you can see Hollywood’s attitude towards this from the side. Therefore, starring in a biographical film is a double-edged sword. It can help veteran actors like Gary Oldman realize their Oscar dreams, but it can also become a tomb for countless actors who challenge their courage and courage in acting.
As soon as he opens his mouth, he knows whether there is one. Anson shows his wisdom and sophistication.
Mangold was stunned for a moment, chewed carefully, and faintly noticed something unusual, "I think you are hinting at something."
Before Anson could explain, Kitcher had already grabbed the conversation, "How can it be? He is Talking about Johnny's uniqueness, yes, kid, there is only one Johnny, and no one can replace him."
With a satisfied look on his face, Anson nodded repeatedly, becoming more and more satisfied as he watched.
A smile appeared in Anson's eyes, "So, for anyone to star in his biography, I'm afraid it's a kind of pressure."
Mangold's expression was a little strange, but he still said the words Getting back on track, "So we must confirm our priorities."
"Is it similar in appearance? Or is it similar in temperament? Or is it similar in spirit?"
Anson raised his chin slightly, with a look of understanding in his eyes, "You mean, you are going to take a photo What kind of movie is it, just a popcorn that recreates certain images of Johnny Cash, or is it a look back at the essence of Johnny Cash's career? "
"Bohemian Rhapsody"? , "Elvis Presley" belongs to the former, and "Pianist" and "The Devil Wears Prada" belong to the latter.
Crack.
Kitcher snapped his fingers, his face full of excitement, "One hundred percent correct."
At this time, Kitcher couldn't suppress his excitement. He looked at Anson and then at Mangold, looking like he was having an ADHD attack, which made Mangold hold his forehead a little.
So Kitcher is ignoring it now, right? Are you sure Anson won’t let go?
But...
Mangold had no reason to refuse.
Mangold ignored Kitcher and looked at Anson, "We envisioned the latter."
"In this work, we hope to explore Johnny's creative inspiration, how he transformed everything that happened in his life into musical melody, and how he used music to help him get out of the darkness and out of the trough."
"Naturally, performance and creation are particularly important."
"Rather than looking for a Barbie doll that looks close but has no form, we hope to find a Barbie doll who can play, sing and create like Johnny." ”
“But obviously, this is not an easy thing”
“Times have changed, and singer-songwriters like Justin Timberlake are no longer popular. Pretty faces that focus on stage presentation are becoming mainstream, and our work has become extremely difficult.”
"Honestly, we don't have many requirements. We just hope to find an actor who can play and sing by himself. Of course, the singing voice needs to be charming."
The understatement made Anson laugh out loud——
Isn’t this “not asking for much”?
In the 1970s and 1980s, the entertainment industry focused on versatile and versatile artists. The main thing was to inherit the fine traditions of the theater stage and be able to sing, dance and perform.
However, after entering the 1990s, the entertainment industry has gradually become more professional, and cross-border artists are decreasing; although they still exist more or less, the frequency and quality have indeed declined across the board.
Now, let alone actors, even among singers, it is probably extremely difficult to find someone who can play, sing, compose and dance.
Mangold’s words were an understatement, but the reality was completely different.
(End of this chapter)