Chapter 399: More direct than me! As expected of Hollywood(1/2)
The filming of a movie is from beginning to end. In addition to the male and female protagonists, there are many supporting roles, and even many supporting roles. The success of a movie is 40% attributed to the starring actors, 30% due to the director, and the remaining 30% is the credit of the supporting actors.
A character.
The role of a movie usually requires many considerations. And casting, before the filming of this movie begins, is a very important task.
There is usually a casting director.
When casting, the director mainly considers it from several aspects.
(1) Appearance, handsomeness and beauty will add points, but more importantly, it is malleable and can be close to the original setting of the character.
(2) Acting skills, even if you have not received professional training, if the actor has a strong sense of sensitivity and a good sense of rhythm, it will be a big plus.
(3) The imagination of the actor. After opening up the imagination, the script the actor sees is no longer a text of tens of thousands of words. You can still see what kind of person the character is, and what kind of life he will live before or in the future.
These three are principles on the surface. But in secret, those unspoken rules and other things need not be discussed on the surface.
For example, those who bring funds to the group are even serving directors and producers. Almost all the traffic stars in China have this model.
For example, those who have experienced seniority in the circle have good acting skills and amazing connections, which can allow them to get good enough and excellent enough roles.
And some...
You know.
The main job of selecting these is to cast directors.
Generally, casting directors are the producers or directors, but in special circumstances, such as bringing funds into the group. This is generally decided by the investors, and even the director cannot question it.
New Paramount's new big movie plan is ambitious, with more than 20 blockbusters in five years, and some small and medium-sized productions during this period, and at least 40 to 50 movies to be filmed in five years.
There are about ten movies a year on average.
This is already the limit of the new Paramount now, a normal film company. If it is not just the type of investment, it can only make two or three blockbusters in a year, plus some small and medium-sized productions.
Similar to the New Paramount.
It can be said that it is unique in the entire entertainment industry. On average, 4 to 5 major movies a year are not easy to do.
For staff like the crew, the number of questions in the New Paramount is not enough now.
Since Abel took over.
Whether it is crew members, company administrators, or behind-the-scenes production staff of various movies, etc.
All have been expanding their enrollment.
In addition to those big-name stars and big-name directors, these behind-the-scenes personnel are also very important. The most important one should be said to be the screenwriter, on Hollywood... The previous sentence can be said: Screenwriter is the king!
But it is now the end of 2018, so it is a bit unrealistic to start shooting a big movie at this time.
What we need to plan is next year.
The shooting plan for 2019. Among the major movies currently being proposed, there are two movies: "Titanic" and "Forrest Gump". Among them, "Titanic" is planned to invest 400 million to 500 million US dollars, preferably Cameron is willing to serve as director, or at least he or she has to be a producer or producer.
The funds of "Forrest Gump" are about 200 million US dollars. The old Forrest Gump plays the story of the United States from the last century. The new re-shoot version of "Forrest Gump" is about to leave. The story of the current era and some international issues need to be raised.
In addition to the remakes of these two major movies, there are new independent major movies. Because of the hasty aspects, the script is still being selected for the time being.
Now the main casting.
It is also the protagonists and supporting roles in the two red versions of "Titanic" and "Forrest Gump".
These two movies will be officially launched before March next year.
Today, in the New Paramount Building, the casting work is being held for the heroine and supporting actress of these two movies. The main reason is that the real script and director have not yet been finalized, and now we can only select some intentional ones.
Behind them, stand among these intentional roles and select the actors who will finally play.
When Mark Evans brought Abel to the scene, he was working on casting the heroine of "Titanic".
Emma Watson was accused of it.
In addition to her, there are several other female stars.
Through the glass window.
Abel saw the list in his hand. Those who participated in the new Titanic heroine campaign include Amanda Seffreyd, Kristen Stewart, Emma Roberts, Black Lively, Emma Watson, etc.
"Oh!"
Looking at the list in his hand, Abel smiled and said to Mark, "In addition to the little wizard from Britain, our four little actresses from Hollywood are also here!"
The four little actresses in Hollywood are Christine Stewart, Amanda Seyfried, Emma Roberts, and Black Lively, who are friendly titles given by movie fans.
These people combine youth, popularity, vitality, potential and beauty, and have a place in the surging Hollywood.
Whether in China, the United States, or other cities and countries, there are full of popularity and movie fans who follow them.
According to those critics, their golden age is coming.
Emma Watson is not even ranked in it, which probably has something to do with her nationality not America.
Don't underestimate Hollywood's xenophobia.
Racial discrimination, nationality discrimination and even regional discrimination are everywhere in Hollywood. If a movie role is available, a normal local director will definitely choose an American nationality actor without hesitation.
When Mark Evans heard Abel say this, he nodded quickly and said, "After all, we are going to choose Ruth now! Ruth is the glory in film history! Although it is a vase, it is also a large vase that is well-known to all over the world!"
Abel nodded.
What Mark said is really good at all. Under the power of the big ship, the two characters Jack and Ruth left a lot in the history of world films.
These young actresses and these new generation actors probably grew up watching Ruth grow up.
Now it may be the new Ruth, such a good opportunity. As long as you have ambitions in the career of an actor, you cannot miss such an opportunity, even if you know the opportunity is slim.
“Have casting started?”
Abel asked Mark.
Actually, it should have started long ago. But I knew you were coming, so I stopped this work quickly. After all, you jokingly promised Emma Watson at the press conference.
Mark thought.
He smiled and said, "BOSS. hasn't really started yet! But it's about to start..."
He was just halfway through his words.
He was interrupted by Abel.
"That's just right. Since I'm here, of course I have to go in and take a look! Ruth, my childhood dream lover! I always have to choose a satisfactory one, are you right?"
"Yeah yeah yeah!"
Mark nodded repeatedly.
The two walked in, and the staff who were choosing their jobs inside saw the president walking in with a handsome young man.
After noticing the identity of this young man.
They stood up in fear and shouted in unison:
"Hello, CEO!"
"Hello, Mr. Chairman of the Board!"
Abel waved casually.
I sat in the middle, in the casting director's position and tried the chair.
I think it's pretty good.
"Oh... it's okay!" he said with a smile.
"I think time is precious and you can start working. Let those candidates come in!"
Mark Evans nodded quickly and looked at the casting director, about to speak.
But Abel suddenly pointed to a camera next to him, which had been set up long ago and was set up there.
"What is that?"
"Mr. Seifrosa! This is a camera that chooses to work. We will shoot the performances of the actors when casting, and then watch and study them for the producers or directors, or use them for promotion and promotion later."
"oh."
"Let's get started."
Mark and the casting director nodded quickly, and the two were about to leave and start work.
But Abel suddenly said.
"Wait a moment……"
He seemed to think of something in his mind, "I'll just come alone in this casting work. Now the company is busy, so you all go and do the rest! Leave one or two staff members outside and wait for my summons. By the way, let the actors come in!"
These words.
It immediately stunned Mark and the casting director and the remaining staff.
Mark is worthy of being the leader.
React immediately.
To be continued...