Due to the need for a huge studio for filming, the Transformers will not only produce CG, but also have same-scale models, Shahai Entertainment once again chose the Hughes Aircraft Factory in Burbank as the residence of the "Transformers" crew as the office location for the crew's preliminary preparation.

At the same time, there will be a lot of indoor shooting scenes here.

The protagonist of this film is undoubtedly a Transformer led by Optimus Prime, but the live-action actors are just as important.

After Michael Bay signed the directing contract, Ronan communicated with him many times and finally decided on the plot of the script and the main character settings.

Completely different from what it used to be, Ronan planned an entire series from the beginning, and although the later script has not yet been written, the main content has already been determined.

In addition, there will also be experimental manifestations of "Special Forces".

The movie will not make relevant explanations, but it can make people relate to it, and if the response is good, it will continue to be promoted in the sequel.

If the response is mediocre, there is plenty of room to retreat.

The auditions and decision-making power of the other actors in the crew, Ronan was all in the hands of Michael Bay, and only the selection of the female and male lead roles had to be approved by him.

The heroine is set as a high school girl.

The male protagonist is not directly related to the female protagonist.

This will be an absolute elite in the army, the commander of a special tactical squad, with strong individual combat ability and field command ability.

The character's name is Duke.

He will also have Blake, a black communications expert, by his side.

The cast has been finalized for the black role, which is played by Tyrese Gibson, who has signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment.

Whether it is Duke or Blake, only their names will be mentioned in the first part of "Transformers", and there will be no too specific background settings.

Even if the Special Forces and Transformers are really placed in the same worldview in the future, this is what Duke and Blake experienced before they joined the Special Forces.

Therefore, there will be no specific embodiment of JOE in this film.

Such a setting also determines that the film will adopt a double-line approach, with the first main line being the heroine and Duke being the second line.

The selection of actors for the two roles is naturally a top priority.

Ronan can give the choice of other characters to Michael Bay, but these two characters cannot.

Michael Bay's word-of-mouth circles in this regard are well known, and the heroines who have starred in Michael Bay's movies have an unusual relationship with him.

This is a common phenomenon in the film industry all over the world, and Ronan is no better, and similar things have been done many times.

In fact, he and Michael Bay have something in common in this regard, they are the type with a good reputation in the circle, and there will definitely be corresponding efforts if they comply with it.

The audition for the heroine has begun.

Ronan sat in the audition room, quietly watching an actress audition.

The young actress with long brown hair and a slightly wild temperament is showing off her body at the request of Michael Bay.

Ronan recognized her because she had been so impressed.

Miss Fox, Megan Fox!

If the project of "Transformers" still follows the previous version, Ronan will definitely consider Megan Fox as the heroine, after all, there is a male protagonist in front of her.

But now the heroine is the first protagonist, and the second protagonist is Duke.

In front of the camera, Megan Fox fully understands Michael Bay's physical display requirements, and her body poses an exaggerated S-shaped curve, and the height of the front and rear ends is extremely eye-catching.

Michael Bay seemed very satisfied, constantly nodding his head slightly.

Ronan frowned slightly, Megan Fox looked like a wild little leopard at this time.

Megan Fox has a seductive fox eye, a tight and flat belly, and a thrilling S-shaped slender body.

In addition, there is more wildness and uninhibition that other Hollywood female artists rarely have.

can only be said to be worthy of being an actress who once wanted to be the first vase in the universe.

Of course, you can't take a closer look at Megan Fox's face.

Megan Fox shouldn't have made a big move on her face now, and freckles and the like aren't too obvious.

The aesthetic of the West is very different from that of the East.

In the East, this situation is known as an ugly pockmarked face.

But in the West, weird freckle beauty is popular.

For example, Emma Watson when she grows up, when she doesn't wear makeup, her face is full of freckles and a little scary.

However, Emma Watson is completely insignificant in front of Megan Fox.

"Alright, Miss Fawkes. Michael Bay shouted to stop the audition: "Please go back and wait patiently for the news from the crew." ”

Megan Fox politely bowed slightly to Michael Bay and Ronan: "Thank you director, thank you producer." ”

As he spoke, a pair of smart eyes drifted past Ronan, intentionally or unintentionally.

Obviously, this is a smart guy who knows who is really going to decide on this audition.

Ronan sighed secretly, although he was incompetent in admiring the freckles on his face, he had to admit that Megan Fox was indeed a man's weapon to relax his muscles and invigorate his blood.

Michael Bay then asked, "Ronan, what do you think of this actress?"

Ronan didn't answer, but asked, "Let's tell me what you think first." ”

Michael Bay knew that the decision-making power was not in his hands, and left some leeway in what he said: "The appearance conditions are very good, the acting skills are a little worse, and in general he can be one of the alternatives." ”

Ronan said, "Yes. However, Megan Fox's flaws are also obvious, the heroine is set to be a girl next door and can be beautiful and sweet, but Megan Fox ......"

Ronan didn't elaborate on the rest of the words, but slowly shook his head.

If it's not the first protagonist, Megan Fox is really good, but as the first protagonist, Megan Fox's temperament is not suitable for the setting of the heroine.

Michael Bay, a smart man, said, "Let's look at the other candidates. ”

In one morning, a total of four actors were auditioned, including Meghan Fox, and there was no shortage of actresses Ronan once knew, such as Emily Blunt and Tersa Palmer who have a lot of acting experience.

After lunch, the audition continued, and Ronan met an acquaintance.

"I'm Candace Swanepel and I'm from South Africa. Candace Swanepel stood in front of the camera with a particularly sweet smile: "I've only starred in one production, 'Life and Death Fight' directed by Uwe Ball......"

Michael Bay unconsciously glanced at Ronan, the director of Uwe Bauer, he knew that his reputation in the critics was a hundred times worse than his.

This person is a long-term co-director of Relativity Entertainment, and it is said that Ronan appreciates it very much.

Michael Bay's eyes fell on Candace Swaneple, her sunny smile, her tranquil and sexy appearance, and her bright eyes that seemed to be talking, as if she had seen the high school girl in her neighborhood.

This girl has a very unique temperament and an irresistible charm.

Ronan didn't speak, just watched in silence as he did during other auditions, and didn't say anything else just because Candace Swanepel was more familiar with him.

The total investment in this project is hundreds of millions of dollars, and without actually seeing the effect of the audition, Ronan can't use the rookie actress casually.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have made time to audition.

At the request of Michael Bay, Candace Swanepel first said a line, then faced the air and performed a rivalry with the bumblebees, and finally the essential physical display.

Because of her professional modeling training, Candace Swanepel has an advantage in this regard.

As for acting, no one can expect Candace Swanepole's acting skills to be as good as a halfway monk, roughly at the same level as Megan Fox.

Compared to representatives of Hollywood's post-80s actresses, such as Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway, the gap is very obvious.

But when compared to Jessica Alba's kind, it's not much worse.

Candace Swanepel focused on the audition and wasn't distracted in the slightest just because Ronan was an acquaintance.

Before coming to the audition, both the agent and Charlize Theron told her that for such a top Hollywood production project, Ronan would definitely participate in the audition and decide on the heroine.

Familiarity with Ronan is an advantage.

But Charlize Theron has had many contacts with Ronan and knows a little about the mind of a producer like Ronan, and emphasized to Candace Swanepel that if the audition doesn't work well, even if she is Ronan's own sister, it's useless.

If you want to play to the advantage of being familiar with Ronan, and if you want to win this heroine, audition is the premise of everything.

"All right, Miss Swanepour. Michael Bay said: "You can go and remove your makeup, and we will let you know the results of the audition." ”

Candace Swanepel nodded and walked out of the audition room.

Michael Bay looked at Ronan: "The actress has a good image and temperament. ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "The appearance conditions are more suitable than the previous ones." ”

"The acting is a little weaker. Michael Bay said: "Of the several actresses who have auditioned, she and Megan Fox have the weakest acting skills. ”

This is very evident that Emily Blunt has the best acting skills, even two notches above Megan Fox and Candace Swanepour.

The problem is that actresses with excellent acting skills may not be suitable for simple vase roles.

On this, Ronan and Michael Bay have long agreed that "Transformers" is a purely commercial movie, and the heroine is a vase embellishment for Transformers.

This is the end of today's audition, and the two walked out of the audition room together.

Michael Bay said: "I lean towards Candace Swanepour, acting doesn't matter, but her temperament and appearance are very much in line with the setting of the heroine. ”

Ronan is relatively cautious: "There are three more audition candidates tomorrow, and we will make a decision after we have seen it." ”

After a few words, Ronan goes to meet the head of special effects for ILM, and when Michael Bay returns to the office, he meets Candace Swaneple, who has removed her makeup.