The Greatest Showman

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Jeff and Renly walked side by side, weaving through the raucous crowd at the party.

Surprisingly, Renly didn't talk much, didn't chatter, couldn't wait to get close, or express himself, and didn't flatter and express his respect and urgency; as if he really came to the party, and occasionally chatted about the past two days. Waves at Venice Beach, or different brands and years of rum.

However, even on these seemingly random topics, Jeff has often been able to gain something and learn all the facts that he has never heard of. This is very unbelievable for Jeff. He has been in Hollywood for many years, and he is a powerful figure in Warner Bros. His knowledge and background are already very important, but the conversation with Renly still benefits a lot.

Such conversations are light-hearted and engaging. In just ten minutes, Jeff actually developed a kind of intimacy in his heart. His profound knowledge, calm temperament, elegant demeanor, and profound background were hidden under his handsome skin. , Inadvertently, people are attracted and convinced by it.

There are countless actors in Hollywood, and there are more than 600,000 registered on the record, and the number of amateur actors who have not registered with the Actors Guild, college students, performance enthusiasts outside Broadway, and ordinary people with dream of being an actor, the number is just more massive. However, not every actor can be the protagonist, especially in commercial films.

To become the protagonist of a commercial film, in addition to acting, the most important thing is the so-called image, not just appearance, not just temperament, but a charm and aura that make the audience feel the light of the protagonist. It can be simply and rudely understood as "the aura of the protagonist or the aura of an overlord", which sounds a bit vulgar, but it does exist in real life.

When choosing a leading actor in a commercial blockbuster, the most important part is to let the actors stand in front of the camera and show the most ordinary, life, and natural non-performing state to see if they have enough ability, charm, and The aura attracts the audience's attention. It can be understood as whether it can be accepted by the audience; it can also be understood as whether it can attract a specific group; it can also be understood as whether it is suitable for the setting of the hero of the movie.

How to understand is just a way, the core meaning is still the same.

After 100 years of precipitation in Hollywood, commercial films have flourished for nearly half a century. On the positive side, major film companies know the operation of commercial films well, and they can easily select actors who are suitable for the market to take on heavy responsibilities; on the negative side In other words, major film companies have formed an inertia, and they have consistent aesthetic standards when selecting actors. The same type of actors can often become the protagonists of commercial movies, and then a large number of vase-style idol actors have been derived.

But no matter how you put it, "some people are born to be protagonists" is true in Hollywood.

For example, in "Thor", Tom Hiddleston was not able to become Thor because the audition director thought he did not have the temperament of a superhero; for example, Ryan Reynolds was considered to have a self-portrait. Face with a halo, in addition to "Deadpool" and "Green Lantern", "Superman: Man of Steel", "The Flash", "Batman" and so on, when almost every superhero movie starts casting , he will be on the waiting list.

On top of that, John Krasinski missed Captain America, Jake Gyllenhaal missed Spider-Man and Batman; and of course, Tyler Kitsch I got the two heavyweight roles of "Super Battleship" and "Alien Battlefield", which are all continuations of the same principle.

To be the protagonist of a movie is not easy; to be the protagonist of a commercial movie is even more difficult; to be the protagonist of a superhero is even more demanding. Think about it, Nicolas Cage's version of "Superman" may be more intuitive.

That's why auditions for commercial blockbusters are so complicated and difficult. Screening round after round, auditioning again and again, in fact, what is tested is not the actor's acting skills, but more of the actor's temperament and aura, and if necessary, the fit between the actor and the role, and the chemical reaction between the actor and other actors. For example, in the "Cinderella" movie version, the love call index of the two protagonists is extremely important for commercial movies.

They keep auditioning, changing interviewers, changing audience perspectives, changing audition themes, including today's audition, all with the same purpose.

Renly's excellent performance in independent art films is obvious to all; Renly's excellent performance in "Fast and Furious 5" also proves the market value. However, being a super-commercial blockbuster, and being the male protagonist, is a completely different thing. Outstanding temperament, full of charm, solid acting skills, and a wide audience, all of which cannot guarantee the success of a super-commercial blockbuster. George Clooney's " "Batman and Robin" is the best example of the golden rule that Hollywood believes in.

Before today, Renly had gone through layers of auditions, Jeff had watched the audition video himself, and had also listened to the opinions of other interviewers. Most of them were positive and critical. As far as Jeff himself is concerned, he actually prefers Brad to play the leading role in "Edge of Tomorrow".

Commercial blockbusters, choosing newcomers and choosing first-line ones, have their own pros and cons. Jeff briefly browsed the script of "Edge of Tomorrow". The overall style of such a sci-fi movie is closer to "Blade Runner" and "Source Code". It does not refer to the artistic style, but to the box office prospects. Therefore, if you want to pull the box office, it is a wise choice to use a top-tier first-line like Brad.

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Only in this way, the script of "Edge of Tomorrow" can be seen, there are strict requirements for the battlefield, for visual effects, for mechanical equipment and so on. This also means that the cost increases. On the current project schedule, the estimated budget is 100 million US dollars, but what kind of work can be produced with this 100 million yuan cost, Jeff has doubts, but before the director and the main producer are determined, he There is no way to make an accurate judgment.

Here is the advantage of choosing Brad. First, the budget can be increased. If Brad is the protagonist, the cost of 150 million is basically no problem, but if it is Renly, it is extremely difficult to increase, and it may even be reduced. Second, the production cast can be quickly determined. , director, screenwriter, main producer and other links are the same, which is crucial for commercial films, but Renly?

However, Jeff is a type who dares to promote new people and is keen to promote new people, and he has a strong self-confidence in his own vision. Ben Affleck, Christopher Nolan, that's all. So, Jeff decided to open up the possibility.

Choosing a party as an audition occasion is itself an audition assessment.

Originally, Jeff was thinking about Renly's social situation and adaptation at the party, but the actual effect was far beyond expectations: Renly and Brad collided head-on, which can't be said to be full of sparks, but the brief confrontation was eye-catching. Jeff admitted that he liked Renly, quite a bit. That trait in Renly, not Brad Pitt, not Tom Cruise, not Harrison Ford, is indescribable, but admirable.

Now, Jeff is also a little curious, what style will Renly be in a sci-fi commercial movie like "Edge of Tomorrow"? What would it feel like to have Renly as the leading actor in a super-commercial blockbuster?

"Wow, after drinking whisky for so long, I never knew there were so many secrets in hiding." Jeff left the wine cabinet, walked to the sofa next to him, and sat down.

Although Jeff didn't invite him, Renly also sat down at the diagonally opposite, "Tasting, tasting, a lot of times, the focus is on the word 'taste', otherwise it's drinking. But not everyone has the patience and quietness. Come down to taste wine, after all, what we need is the numbness of alcohol, not the beauty of the tongue."

The remarks made Jeff laugh happily, and he liked the way Renly spoke. Confident and proud, elegant and calm, but not condescending, always with a little dark humor or self-deprecation between the lines. Conversations like this are always pleasant.

"So, is this also the reason why you want to appear in a commercial movie?" Jeff's words changed, seemingly blunt, but not abrupt, "Taste the charm of popcorn."

Renly didn't open his mouth to answer, but gently closed his chin and smiled. For a while, the air in the room seemed to freeze, Jeff's smile couldn't help but pause for a moment, looked at Renly in surprise, cast a puzzled look, which made Renly suddenly realize, "Oh, this is a Question? I thought it was a joke."

This response made Jeff stunned for a moment, then chuckled lightly. Renly has always found a way to keep the pace of the conversation in his own hands, even with some of the biggest names in the business.

"There are countless answers to this question. I'm sure you don't want a press conference-style answer." Renly shrugged, "The truth is, that's one of the reasons I love being an actor. The experience is different. to experience a different life, and even a different world. To be honest, I used to fantasize about playing a vampire..." Seeing Jeff's shocked eyes, Renly chuckled, "It's not 'Twilight' It's a romance movie; it's an 'Interview with the Vampire' genre. You know, to really explore the undead, make time lose its meaning."

He personally liked 2013's "Love Forever" because it explored more possibilities for vampires; of course, films like "Blade" and "Dark Tales" are also quite interesting.

"Apart from movies, what other occasions can I experience the hardships and shackles of the constant reincarnation of time?" Renly likes the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" not only because it is excellent popcorn, but also because of the character experience In a theory that is impossible to feel in real life, the transformation and growth of that mentality is very interesting.

Jeff raised his jaw slightly, "Actually, I'm more curious about the press conference-style answer."

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