Chapter 251 Chapter 202 Casting

  Casting director Don Phillips is a handsome guy with long hair and looks very artistic.

   Entrusted by Julia Taylor of the New York casting studio, he promised to try to favor Ronald when casting. The two met privately in a cafe.

"I know you've been in Julia's casting studio for a while, that's a great place, is that white cat still there? I always slap her when I work there." Don Phillips & Rhone De took over, and the two chatted for a while.

   "She's still there, but she's getting old, and now she doesn't like to move, she likes to lie there and bask in the sun."

  Ronald knew that although Don Phillips still had some traces of New York casting methods, he was more interested in the actor's temperament and the suitability of the role than his Hollywood counterparts.

But in general, his casting method has departed from the New York genre, and is closer to the Hollywood method, first looking at the relationship, then the appearance, and finally the director's preference. If there is still room for selection, then look at the Look at the temperament core might as well.

   "I hope to see more of the fit between the actor's temperament and the character's core, which is why I called Cameron Crowe, the author of the original novel, to participate in the casting."

   "Are you serious? This is just a youth comedy, not the 'Godfather'."

   "The Godfather was also filmed as a gangster exploitation film. It was the perfect casting that made him a classic, not the other way around." Ronald laughed.

   Looking at Don Phillips a little surprised, Ronald knew he was afraid that he would be extremely critical and torture the casting director and everyone involved in the casting.

   "Of course I won't be unbridled, I just need to be the best I can. I'm not Coppola, and there is an associate producer next to her who has her own ideas."

Don Phillips originally thought he was just coming to the crew to make a salary. Hearing Julia Taylor's request, he thought that the director was an insider or a child of a rich man. He originally planned to use his professional ability to help. Ronald's statement was also dubious for a while.

"I suggest that we do a first-round casting that doesn't divide the role, so we can see multiple possibilities at once. Don't waste too much energy in the first round, a lot of producers, company executives, and other parties please ask The relationship will be reserved until the second round of auditions."

   "I understand, just do what you want."

  Don Phillips breathed a sigh of relief, after all he wasn't a stunner.

   On the morning of the first round of casting, Ronald and Heckling, casting director Don Phillips, showed up at Universal's casting office together. A movie camera is set up at the rear, and all the candidates for the audition must introduce themselves to the lens to see the effect in the viewfinder.

   "Let's start?" Heckling suggested.

   "Wait a minute, we have a companion." Ronald raised his hand to stop the assistant who was going to call someone.

   "Who is it? I don't know." Heckling asked.

   "The original author of the 'fast-paced' novel, Mr. Cameron Crow. I asked him to make a reference to the character's character traits."

   Just then there was a knock on the door, Ronald saw that it was Cameron Crow, and hurriedly introduced them to each other.

  Crow moved a chair and sat on the side. Hecklin knew that Crow had no right to vote, so he would be just a reference for the crucial second and third round of interviews in the future. There was no objection.

  Ronald knows that all power is earned by himself, and if Crow can provide some meaningful input, he will not be ignored.

   "Let's start." Ronald motioned to his assistant.

   Today's audition is for a male role. The first few people were not satisfied. There are few young actors. This audition is also with a try-and-see attitude. It doesn't matter what the actors who are floating at the bottom let them pick it up.

"Next."

   walked in was a tall actor.

   "Good morning, my name is Eric Stoltz."

   "Hello, Eric, please introduce yourself to the camera." Hecklin motioned for him to introduce herself to the camera and keep it on file.

   "My name is Eric Stoltz from California."

   "How was your life in high school?" Ronald asked.

   "I was a drama fan in high school. I participated in the school's comedy club. After graduating from high school, I joined the performing arts company and performed a drama in Edinburgh, Scotland for a year."

   Ronald and Hecklin asked a few more questions and exchanged glances. It seemed that everyone recognized his appearance and experience.

   "Okay, we'll let you know if we have further news," casting director Don Phillips told him.

   "I think he is suitable for playing Big Brother Brad, and Cameron Crowe admires the actor's temperament."

   "We can take another look, he's the first fit," Ronald replied.

   "How is his film and television performance resume?"

   "Have been in a TV movie 'The grass on the septic tank is always greener'" the casting director replied.

  What the hell!

   "The next one please come in."

   After more than a dozen actors, we finally walked into a candidate who everyone felt suitable at a glance.

   came in was a slightly mature actor with a slightly higher forehead, some mature men's sedateness, but a little naughty remnant of a teenager.

  "Please introduce yourself to the camera"

   "My name is Tom Hanks, I'm 25 and I'm from..."

   "What do you think of high school students working odd jobs in convenience stores to earn tuition to go to college?" Ronald asked.

   "I think it was a very responsible move. I also come from an ordinary family, and I understand that people who can do odd jobs to earn college tuition have patience, determination, and the ability to deal with details."

   "Did you ever fall in love in high school?" Heckling asked.

   "Of course, I have my high school sweetheart." The actor, named Hanks, replied, "Who can ignore such a handsome guy?"

   "Have you ever had a crush on anyone..." Heckling continued to ask.

   Ronald is a little satisfied with this actor, handsome but can be classified as an ordinary person. With a sense of humour and a sense of responsibility, he fits the role of Big Brother Brad. 25 years old this year, although he is older than high school students, his face is relatively tender, and the audience can accept a slightly mature elder brother

   "I watched your role in the TV series 'Close Companion', but is it renewed for the next season?" Casting director Don Phillips began to ask.

   "Yes, the contract has been renewed."

   "Will you give up the shooting of 'Close Companion' because of this film?"

   "I think I can do both."

   "Okay, we'll let you know with further news."

   Cameron Crowe was the first to speak after Tom Hanks went out:

"This one is even better than the previous one, and it is very suitable for the role of Big Brother Brad. His temperament is also in harmony. He looks like a responsible person, but he is not too smart and exposed. It is very suitable for Big Brother Brad to take care of everything. The feeling of acquiring knowledge from books.”

   "Yes, Cameron, I think so too, but..." Ronald smiled bitterly. Cameron Crowe still didn't know much about film and television production, so he motioned to casting director Don Phillips to explain.

"Hanks is filming the ABC comedy series 'Close Buddies', which had good ratings last year and will be renewed for a new season in October this year, which means that while we're shooting, he's going to be filming a TV series, so both ends Running will affect our shooting, after all, Brad is a protagonist and plays a very important role."

"And now the new policy implemented by the commander after he came to power, the economic depression is very severe, everything is expensive, and the original budget is not enough. If we can't increase the budget, we can only compress the filming to 7 weeks." Ronald An announcement was made.

   I didn't expect that the leader of the actor gave a good speech, but the policy after he came to power has produced price increases and unemployment that are even more ugly than his predecessors. He said that this is a labor pain, and the economy will improve in the second half of the year, and it seems that politicians will always shirk their responsibilities.

   "Oh, that's a pity." Cameron Crowe muttered.

   "Add him to the list first and see who else is suitable later?" Ronald asked Heckling for advice.

   "I think I can."

   "Ok, let's call the next one."

  …

   After interviewing a lot of candidates in a row, there is no one that shines.

   "Next" was already in the afternoon and approaching the end of get off work time. Ronald drank the lipstick tea and shouted again. Seeing that no one came in, he asked, "Anything else?"

   "Good afternoon, my name is Forest Whitaker, and thank you for giving me the chance to audition." A **** man came in and squeezed in from behind the door. Ronald noticed that one of his eyes was a little askew.

   Ronald took a look at the information and found that this was a newcomer, not a trade union member. He is a little taller than himself, and has a very burly stature. Standing there, he has a kind of intimidating power, like the bodyguard of the gang boss.

   "Have you ever played football?" Ronald asked.

   "High school, played linebacker. I entered Cal Poly on a football scholarship, but I retired with a back injury during the game."

   "Have you acted?" Hecklin was also very interested in him. This person's appearance is very good, suitable for the role of the rugby star in the play, and he happens to be a ruthless man with a rugby scholarship.

   "I was in the church choir since I was a child. After I was injured, I joined the choir and also acted in the drama club." Whittaker replied in a proper manner.

   "Very good." Ronald and the other three discussed it in a low voice. This is a supporting role, not many scenes, and many scenes are playing football in his true colors.

   And the appearance of the rugby players is not easy to find. This big man has a good appearance, a bully temperament, and some acting experience. It is estimated that their crew can't find a better candidate.

   "Just him? I guess you can't find someone more suitable." Don Phillips also suggested the same.

   "Do you have an agent?" Ronald asked.

   "No, what do you mean?" Whitaker couldn't believe it.

   "Yes, you have been selected. If there is an agent, let him come to the crew to sign the contract. If not, take my business card and go to CAA or WMA to find a temporary agent to sign the contract.

  Congratulations, Mr. Whitaker. "

   Ronald got up and shook his hand.

   "Thank you, thank you, thank you." Whitaker was very happy and shook hands with several people present.

   Then he said goodbye politely and left the room.

   But through the window of the room, they all saw that Whittaker started jumping to his car as soon as he left the office, a very interesting big man.

   "It's almost there, let's stop here for the time being?" Ronald asked a few audition partners.

   "Okay", Heckling looked at her watch, "Let's continue tomorrow and see the actress."

   (end of this chapter)