638 New Challenges

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"As for your question, it's not actually a problem. Tom Ford seemed prepared and confidently said, "The story of my film is very simple, it is the story of being born in 24 hours, about the last 24 hours of a man's life. The filming will not take more than two weeks, and I promise that as for the content of the film, I can give you the script right now, and of course, if necessary, I can dictate it to you. ”

Tom Ford seemed very positive, and the obstacles in the preparation of two or three months made him seem a little persistent at this time, as if he had to be Li Zhunyi. "The reason why I chose Colin Firth is actually the same as the reason for choosing you, wise, elegant, gentleman, calm, and British temperament in our bones, which is what we need. Sure, you're a lot more handsome than Fez, but that's not a problem at all in my films. ”

Lee Joon-yi listened to Tom Ford's words, and instead of answering immediately, he continued to express his concerns. "I just came out of a terminally ill character," Lee Joon-yi naturally referred to the role of Jong-woo in "My Love is by My Side", "If I immediately enter another crew, I'm not sure I can have an excellent performance." ”

"Yi, it's the first time I've seen an actor like you, no actor will dislike his works too much, all they need to consider is the quality of their works, that's all. Tom Ford chuckled, and it could be seen that he was confident that he would be able to convince Lee Joon-yi, "My film needs a somewhat depressed and bleak character, and the reason why it is said to be the last twenty-four hours of his life is because he lost his lover, and he wants to end his life with his own hands." I'm sure you're going to do a great job in this role. ”

Lee Joon-yi carefully pondered Tom Ford's words, indeed, he had entered a dead end in a fixed pattern, and he decided whether to take this script, and in the end, it should be decided by the merits of this script, and whether he is competent and can perform well.

"Well, convince me that this is a good script that deserves to be taken. Lee's words made Tom Ford clench his fists excitedly.

Perhaps, at the beginning, Tom Ford would have considered Lee Joon-yi because Colin Firth could not match the schedule and turned down the invitation for the second time. But after careful consideration, Tom Ford and Chris Weitz both believe that although Lee Joon-yi is young - this is a very fatal point, his temperament, his aura, and his acting skills all prove that he is capable enough to play this role. For this reason, the director and the producer were busy: Mark Webb and Todd Phillips were found through layers of relationships, and they were fortunate enough to see the samples of "500 Days with Shamo" and "The Hangover". In fact, the post-production of these two films has been completed, and the current release time has been negotiated, but Fred Pyle has not told Lee Joon-yi for the time being.

After watching Lee Joon-yi's performance, Tom Ford is even more sure that Lee Joon-yi is the person he is looking for, but on the one hand, Lee Joon-yi's age is indeed a problem and needs to be taken risks, and on the other hand, Lee Joon-yi is willing to take this script, because this script involves sensitive topics, and Tom Ford is not sure. After a night of tossing and turning, Tom Ford finally dialed Lee Joon-yi's mobile phone, and only then did we have the conversation.

"Yi, you know I'm gay, right?" begins with Tom Ford's shocking presence.

But for Lee Joon-yi, it couldn't be more normal, "Of course, I also know that you and your partner have been in love for twenty years. "Tom Ford's romance is a role model not only in the fashion industry, but in the entire entertainment industry, and the two have survived the difficulties of cancer together, have stood the test of time, and have been together for 20 years. In the fashion circle of dogs and horses, it is simply an endangered love template.

"This is a story about homosexuality," Tom Ford said without beating around the bush, "of course, there is no kissing or anything like that, because this is the story of a man who decides to end his life after the death of his lover." Strictly speaking, in fact, there are not too many rival scenes, which should be regarded as a one-man show for the male protagonist. ”

Lee didn't interrupt Tom Ford, but listened attentively. Next, Tom Ford told Lee Joon-yi this story in detail, and also let Lee Joon-yi know that this movie can be said to be a movie in which the actor takes the lead, and the actor's role is more concentrated than any of Lee Joon-yi's previous works, and even more concentrated than the "Beethoven virus".

The film "Single Man" is based on Christopher Ashwood's 1964 film of the same name, and the protagonist is a British professor who teaches at a university in Los Angeles, USA: this is why Tom Ford has always emphasized the British temperament of Lee Joon-yi, and a quarter of his British blood has indeed brought him many opportunities. The professor had been in love with his lover for 16 years died suddenly in a car accident, and at the lowest point in his life, he chose to end his life.

The story is set in Southern California in 1962, George is a professor at a university, and he is very gentlemanly in his demeanor and gestures. At school, George was a teacher who was loved by his students and respected by his colleagues, and in life, he was a kind and kind middle-aged man. However, George's sexual orientation is unusual, and he is a homosexual who has made his identity public. On the campus of the university, he lived with his lover for sixteen years.

However, misfortune chose this pair of calm men, and George's lover was in a car accident and died. Faced with the loss of his lover, George ushered in the darkest moment of his life, and he tried his best to maintain a gentle gentleman image in front of others. But every day he lives in the endless memories of his deceased lover. Talking to a Spanish man with the same sexy lips as his lover, he became depressed and silent as time passed. So, he thought about suicide - after all, in the United States in the sixties, it was difficult to find another gay lover at George's age. On the last day of his life, the world unfolded through George's eyes, transformed into a new shape.

Christopher Ashwood's book was published in 1964, and in a time of restlessness, rebellion and unrest, such a quiet and sad book has been described as "the most beautiful gay literature".

"I read this book when I was in my twenties, and at that time I couldn't understand the 'same-sex love' that had been together for more than ten years, but I was still moved. Tom Ford temporarily forgot the idea of convincing Lee Joon-yi to make a movie, and remembered that time more than 20 years ago, "I knew that I was a gay man, but I didn't have a lover yet, and I didn't publicize it." It was during that time that I saw this book, and I was struck by the bitterness, pessimism and hesitation. The suffocating atmosphere of oppression and negative feelings really wrote about my feelings. I longed to find my love, but I couldn't open my mouth, and like George in the middle, I even thought about suicide. ”

"In the first movie, the image of George appeared in my mind for the first time," unexpectedly, the preparation time for this movie was a little longer than Lee Joon-yi imagined, but Lee Joon-yi still did not interrupt Tom Ford and let him continue, "I hope to show our lives, but more importantly, no" The word 'homosexuality' is the kind of connection between people, the most important people in our lives, not unattainable dreams, but those around us who are worth cherishing. That's all I wish to express. ”

After listening to Tom Ford's words, Lee Joon-yi did not speak for a long time. To be honest, for a gay character - and a gay character who has no intimate scenes, or even many rival scenes: in fact, this character is defined as homosexual, but in essence there is not much depiction, which is not a problem for Lee Joon-yi to consider. In this regard, Lee Joon-yi has long had his own ideas, if Tom Hanks excludes the role of such a special group of people, he will never be an Oscar winner - one of his two actors is AIDS and homosexuality, and the other is mentally retarded. And Lee Joon-yi said when he accepted Bowie Wood as his makeup artist that he was not averse to homosexuality, which is one of the reasons why he and Tom Ford became good friends. So, homosexuality is not the point.

As for what comments from the media and what reactions fans will cause if he takes over this movie, Lee Joon-yi doesn't care even more. An actor must have the courage to accept multiple challenges, and how to constantly break through and challenge himself is a problem that actors need to consider. If you are worried that the role will be questioned by public opinion, then the actor will never be able to make a breakthrough. And George is undoubtedly a great opportunity for Li Zhunyi to make another breakthrough after Zongyu.

Therefore, what Lee Joon-yi really needs to consider is that the role of George may be a more difficult challenge for Lee Joon-yi than Jong-woo. George's psychological changes are not outward, but introverted, sometimes not even eyes, but the temperament that spreads from the inside out, the kind of realm that is the play between gestures, is the level that George's role needs.

Lee Joon-yi has always been confident, but this time, after listening to Tom Ford's story, he became skeptical about whether he could handle the role of George. This is a necessary self-doubt, and if a person is confident at any time, it can become overconfident, in other words, it is called arrogance.

"Tom, I need to think about it. After hesitating, Li Zhunyi gave his own answer, "I think I will reply to you as soon as possible." ”

Tom Ford finally had a smile on his face when he heard Li Zhunyi's words, and Li Zhunyi's willingness to think about it meant that he was already halfway there, "Of course, I'm always waiting for your call." ”

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