As soon as the "Peony Pavilion" came out, it took four hours to sing until everyone was old.

In the contemporary era when the means of entertainment are becoming more and more diverse, and in the fast food culture is becoming more and more common, patience has gradually disappeared, not to mention four hours, even three-hour plays, are now meeting more and more challenges.

Now, John is ready to produce a six-hour play, and it is also challenging the classic play "Les Miserables", which continues to be staged, which is already inconceivable at the proposal stage, and even more, John has already entered the preparatory stage, negotiating the theater, negotiating investment, negotiating copyrights, negotiating creative matters......

In the context of the increasingly fast-paced life, it is awe-inspiring.

"So, what's next?" Ranley didn't enlighten John, and John didn't need his enlightenment.

John looked up suddenly, temporarily detached from his thoughts, "What's next?" he muttered, "Next, we need to find good enough actors, build a good enough lineup, and start rehearsing." Of course, it would be great if these actors could have a certain popularity and appeal. But, personally, I'm more inclined to use a new team, and the West End is already in the twilight of its day, so there is something fresh to use here. ”

Theatre, like film, faces the challenge of balancing business and art, as well as the dilemma of choosing an established actor or a new actor. At the end of the day, every art form, after the advent of the Internet age, is facing similar problems and challenges.

John's gaze fell on Lan Li, and he didn't speak, and the two of them quietly exchanged glances. Then, Lan Li saw the smile on the corner of John's mouth, and raised it little by little, "How about it, are you willing to join this project?" This was the second time John asked—because Lan Li didn't answer positively the first time.

"I know, the audition was sent in, and that's a signal. John went on to explain, "But I mean, are you willing to take on such a challenge after hearing such a crazy plan? Marius or Angela is too easy for you, and it is clear that Jean-Argent is the best choice, I know that, and you know this." ”

"But if everything goes through, at least six months, at most a year, you'll probably have to stay away from Hollywood. John said with a smile on his face, with a playful glint in his eyes, as if he had a good look at the show.

Almost every year or every other year, British actors return to the West End stage to polish themselves. However, after all, they are film actors, not professional theater actors, and they cannot stay in the same play for many years, and even professional theater actors cannot appear in the same play for five or ten years.

The "Les Miserables" scene in London's West End changes a new cast every year to two years, up to three years. The same is true for other plays.

John's words just now mean that if Lan Li decides to play a new version of Jean-Argent, then the performance season should be at least half a year to a year, and you must not run away halfway; this is only a part, before the play is officially staged, the rehearsal time is at least three months, at most half a year, eight months, this is a water grinding work, you can't be sloppy, let alone lazy.

Therefore, before and after, Lan Li will inevitably need to say goodbye to Hollywood for more than half a year, or even longer.

"Ha, I'm not a freshman who just entered this year, and these intimidations have no effect. Lan Li chuckled, "For me, there's no problem; On the contrary, I'm eager to give it a try, but are you sure you're prepared?"

Jean-Argent, who restored the original book, made his debut when he was never thirty years old, and it came to an end until his death. Spanning more than three decades, youth, middle age and old age, witnessing the changes and upheavals of history, condensed into a six-hour performance, this is a serious challenge for any actor.

Now, the burden is about to be handed over to a young actor who is only 22 years old?

Objectively speaking, the challenge is even more severe than the movie version. As Lan Li said, the decision was always in John's hands, and as for himself, he was ready to challenge the impossible.

"I thought you would miss Hollywood. John's eyes widened, and he looked at the blue salute carefully, "It's like the news pages lately." "The news of "Edge of Tomorrow" filmed in London has been widely disseminated on major websites for many days, and it is very lively, "Back in London's West End, the attention has plummeted. ”

Lan Li shrugged his shoulders and said lightly, "How can you be sure that I'm not missing the West End right now?"

John was countered to the army, but he didn't care, and gently lowered his jaw, indicating that he understood, "To be honest, I can't think of a more suitable person." ”

Having the strength to be trusted, having the physical strength of being young enough, having the dedication and focus, and also having the appeal to attract the market, create the topic, and detonate the focus, all of this makes Lanli a priority.

What's more, John tends to use "newcomers", at least newcomers who are relatively less experienced on stage, because of their exuberance and constant hunger for the stage. At the same time, it can also revitalize the backwater of London's West End, allowing more newcomers to win opportunities.

"Even if the scene is cut, doesn't it matter?" John asked again.

Lan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, "Believe me, for the six-hour show, I also look forward to more actors sharing the responsibility." ”

John laughed like this, "Very well! Well, I'll have a meeting with them when I go back today." John finally relaxed, leaned back in his chair, and showed a smug look, "Actually, I'm also thinking about whether to use a relatively younger actor for the role of Shawei, not as young as you, but at least under thirty years old." "On the one hand, it is to give more space to young actors, and on the other hand, it is also to play against Lan Li," Shawei's age span is similar to that of Jean-Argent. If we choose young actors, we will have some advantages in terms of makeup. ”

It is relatively simple for young people to put on makeup to become old people, makeup and wigs are enough, but it takes a lot of effort for old people to make up and become young people.

Lan Li picked up his teacup, "I think I should finish 'Edge of Tomorrow' as soon as possible." This is a thoughtless sentence, John cast his gaze in confusion, and Lan Li chuckled, "It's okay." I'm just saying, prepare for the subsequent auditions. Once you've gone back and talked to them, they're going to want to see my next audition, and I'm ready for it. ”

"Edge of Tomorrow" is a well-rounded young cast, and some media have even called it another "Twilight Zone" or "The Hunger Games", and Warner Bros. has not yet decided whether to go with the flow and attract young people, or change its publicity strategy to distinguish "Edge of Tomorrow" from teenagers and tap into a wider market.

Now, John's version of "Les Miserables" is a young cast? This is not good news for the media, and it may be that in the preparatory stage, it will bear the wrath of the audience and critics-

When London's West End orchestrated a young version of "Hamlet", it was met with verbal criticism. Although Hamlet is a young man, whether it is the original book or the adaptation of the classics, Hamlet is positioned as a young prince around thirty years old who is entering the mature stage from youth. The so-called young version, in which 18 or 19-year-olds play Hamlet and other characters, is widely believed to be unable to interpret the depth and depth of Shakespeare's original work.

Even Hamlet is like that, let alone Jean-Argent?

Lan Li knew exactly what kind of challenges she was facing. Today's conversation is just an intention, even if John nods in agreement, the other main creators need to consider and reconsider, in addition to Epenny, Savoy, and Anjola, if they ask Lan Li to truly interpret the Jean-Argent bridge, it is also logical.

"That's great!" John didn't greet politely, but simply nodded in agreement. Then, the two of them stayed where they were, slowly finished tasting the afternoon tea, and then left one after another. John rushed back and couldn't wait to join the discussion.

John didn't mention the movie version of "Les Miserables," and neither did Lan Li.

Because they all know that nothing has been decided now, and there is no point in discussing it at all. Even if the matter is decided, then the choice is not a problem: after all, it is the better work and the better actor who wins. For John, the film version is not his competitor, even with Cameron Mackintosh in charge, but his competitor is the script, the investment, his creative partners, the quality of his project.

At this time, Lan Li is actively participating in the audition for his next work, and at the same time, he is also in full swing to complete the filming of "Edge of Tomorrow", and he is busy every day, and the second phase of Hollywood's awards season has entered the high/high tide period, and they ushered in the grand occasion and excitement of the 69th Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

Last year, Ricky Gervais offended many actors with all the firepower above the Golden Globes, and after the awards ceremony, major media condemned Ricky for losing his proportion, but this year, after careful consideration, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed the baton to Ricky again.

On the one hand, because what the Golden Globes need is explosive points and gimmicks, even if they offend some actors, it is harmless, and on the other hand, it reflects the dilemma of Hollywood's lack of award ceremony hosts, and there are not many hosts like Billy Crystal who are humorous and well-behaved. This can also be seen as the lack of quality and ideological fault behind the fast food culture.

In any case, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony led by Ricky once again kicked off grandly!