Ace Hollywood

Ridley habitually opened his work mailbox, and he sighed softly with more than 30 unread emails.

He is in his sixties, and although he can be considered energetic at this age, his requirements for quiet evenings and undisturbed rest periods are getting higher and higher. But the emails in the work mailbox must be read again, which is also a habit he insists on.

Most of it was about "Gladiator", such as the reply about the set in Malta, which would be the location in the center of ancient Rome. Ridley attached great importance to it, and he asked the assistant director to go to the scene to see the actual effect. There are also invitations for cooperation in clothing, makeup, etc., which are basically well-known practitioners.

He quickly browsed the past, and all these jobs were done by special personnel.

"Dear Mr. Scott closed"

This is his hobby format for sending emails. Obviously, the person who sent the letter is a person who pays attention to details.

The content of the email is to indicate that he hopes to fight for an audition opportunity - "Comedius"!

"Oh uh." Ridley continued reading with interest. He had auditioned a lot of young people. Many young people who were successful in Hollywood probably complained about him. Now they still want to get an audition opportunity, at least for their own. Acting with confidence.

Of course this email is from Daniel.

An email written by him himself.

In the email, he introduced his brief acting resume, confidently and affirmatively stating that he is sure to play the distinctive character of Commodius.

After that, Daniel talked about his thoughts on the film's outline, the historical facts of Rome that he had at his fingertips, and his rigorous comments and thoughts, all of which showed that he was a serious and sincere actor.

Ridley admires such actors.

And he planned to arrange the audition of Joaquin Phoenix in the past two days, and one more person is not worth mentioning relative to the time he spends in this role.

When Ridley spends more energy on this matter, he naturally hopes that the final result will be no regrets, at least to ensure that the final candidate is the best candidate he can find.

Ridley forwarded the email to Walter Parks, a producer at Universal.

Unexpectedly, Walter quickly called him back.

"They sent me a CD, and Mr. **** really looks like he has a lot of potential. And, you may not have noticed, he's been getting a lot of exposure lately," Walter was in a good mood. "How did he tell you? How? "

"Notify them to audition, but the time cannot be changed. He may only have three days to prepare."

"Okay, I'll have someone send them materials tomorrow."

Ridley hung up the phone and glanced at Daniel's email again.

"Are you going to give me a surprise?"

…

Cusa soon received the script for the audition.

Three days later, at Universal Studios. So, they only have three days.

It took Daniel two hours to read through the script, and the vague impression in his mind was recalled again. Joaquin Phoenix's performance was very good. Although he was beaten by Russell Crowe, it did not make the play unbalanced. A dark, neurotic, and tyrannical Roman emperor plays a three-pointer.

Daniel stayed in the room for two days with the script.

When Cusa went to pick him up on the third day, he was almost taken aback. Daniel looked weaker, but his eyes were full of energy.

"are you OK?"

"Of course, it's never been better."

When Cusa and Daniel arrived at Universal Studios, Joaquin and Philip arrived almost at the same time, and they both kept the habit of being fifteen minutes earlier.

This time it was not a rehearsal with makeup, so there were hardly any staff.

The casting director personally led them into the audition room.

The four of them only had time to look at each other a few times, and they didn't even catch a word.

There were four people sitting in the audition room, and one seat was vacant.

Directed by Ridley Scott, producer Walter Parks, and screenwriter John Rogan.

The three most important giants of this movie are all here.

Daniel and Cusa looked at each other, secretly startled. Their emphasis on Commodius is beyond Daniel's imagination.

"Both are very good young actors, thank you for coming," Ridley just said a few words, and then turned to the topic, "Today's audition, we will not give propositions, everyone is free to Perform a paragraph, but no longer than ten minutes."

Starting with Joaquin, Cusa and Daniel were invited out first.

The two did not talk, and Daniel closed his eyes to prepare for his performance.

Universal's doors are soundproofed very well. Sitting outside, they can hardly hear the sound inside.

It wasn't until about half an hour later that the door was opened from the inside, and Joaquin came out from the inside, his eyes were slightly red, and the momentum on his body hadn't subsided.

Obviously, he has just entered into a very devoted performance.

"Wish you guys good luck."

Philip nodded to them and left Universal with Joaquin.

Daniel and Cusa entered the room, and Cusa consciously sat in the empty seat.

Ridley didn't say a word of nonsense, and directly signaled to Daniel to start.

Daniel closed his eyes for five seconds, then opened them suddenly.

Several auditioners straightened their backs in amazement.

Few actors can give such a strong emotional message without resorting to context and make-up.

Daniel's calm and self-sufficient demeanor was completely gone at this moment, replaced by a noble and frivolous face, with a small cluster of black flames beating in his eyes.

Everyone present began to look forward to what he would say next, what UU Kanshu www.uukanshu.com would do.

Daniel just closed his eyes, and the expression on his face changed abruptly.

This clean face rose slightly, showing pure pride.

Everyone was stunned, not knowing why he conveyed a completely different quality, Ridley narrowed his eyes and tapped his fingers on the table unconsciously.

At this time, Daniel suddenly stood up and turned his body slightly.

"Father!"

His voice is so complex that you can hear all the emotions you want in it.

"Father!"

Commodius called his father a second time, the old Roman emperor who was almost omniscient and approximated to God.

This time, the feelings are strong and inseparable, but they are extremely pure hatred and madness.

Daniel straightened up his body, his weak face weakened a bit, and his too bright and crazy eyes made the whole person fall into a strange aura.

In front of the turbulent emotions, his body was like a boat that could disintegrate at any time.

Commodius drew a sword from his waist. His movements were very slow and full of ritual, as if drawing a sword was a solemn ceremony for him.

Commodius, who drew his sword, suddenly fell to his knees, and then laughed, sometimes wild, sometimes gloomy, sometimes high, sometimes low...

Daniel's audition is over.

Kusa slowly let out a breath.