Chapter 197: Feng Shui Rotates
Since the announcement of the adaptation, the film version of "The Martian" has become the focus of attention of the media and the audience, big IP plus top investment, the second attempt of domestic science fiction films, a big production after the failure of "Out of the Solar System", and it is also a complete male lead movie. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
The battle between actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry has always been fierce, what are the four big flowers and the four small flowers, although most of the stars in this world are different from the previous life, but the basic pattern has not changed much.
The old king is getting older, the new generation of Xiao Xianrou is invincible, and it is difficult for Mesozoic actors to carry the banner, and the novel "The Martian" does not clearly explain how old the protagonist Li Yunfan is, but the age of an astronaut and botanist who can generally go to space should be in the prime of life, about thirty or forty.
Although Chang'e Pictures has not been established for a long time, it has produced a number of acclaimed films, which can be regarded as the best in the new company, not to mention that this time Chang'e Pictures, which has a lot of hands and eyes, actually found a relationship to get special support from the China Space Administration, in addition to providing necessary technical guidance during filming, and even borrowed the design model of the spacecraft that had been eliminated.
Although there are many speculations from the outside world, the news is tightly covered, and there is no trace of leaked news at all, Li Li, the boss of Chang'e Pictures, can be called the Iron Lady, and the whole company is built very rigorously, with a production cost of 200 million yuan plus 50 million yuan of publicity costs, which is enough to make an earthquake break out in the Chinese film industry.
If he really wants to shoot a sci-fi blockbuster, Lin Han knows that the money is not enough at all, and when the time comes, it will definitely be like running water, and it will inevitably increase the production cost.
Wearing a casual shirt, Lin Han drove alone to Chang'e Pictures' studio at the Yanjing Film and Television Base, which is the company's special studio, and an audition to hide from the paparazzi is about to begin.
"Mr. Li, good morning. ”
Lin Han stretched out his hand and shook hands with the Iron Lady, this audition is very important, Li Li, as the president, rushed to the scene in person, and never allowed any mistakes.
Li Li's dress is very neutral, she looks particularly cold and handsome, she looked at Lin Han, and said jokingly: "Teacher Lin, I hope the actor we choose today is Li Yunfan in your mind, and I hope you can put forward some opinions when the time comes." ”
At this time, many staff members in the studio had arrived, and a large number of spacesuits also appeared on the scene, and the memory in Lin Han's head told him that this might be directly with makeup for the audition, but he didn't know what the content of the audition was.
"I'm just here to watch today. By the way, Mr. Li, has the director of the movie been decided? I don't know any news, who will direct this movie?"
Although Li Li had previously invited him to write and direct "The Martian", he was rejected by Lin Han, which domestic director is suitable for filming science fiction films, which is a very big problem.
Li Li patted her head, and she said apologetically: "This is my negligence." The day before yesterday, under the matchmaking of my uncle, director Zheng Shuping finally relented and was willing to direct this movie. Later, he will come to watch the audition together, this time based on his casting opinion. ”
Lin Han nodded suddenly, he also knew this director, Zheng Shuping is the best of the fifth generation of directors in China, but he graduated from Yenching Film Academy.
The great director once won the Golden Bear Award for Best Film at the Berlin Film Festival with the film "Gentle Moonlight", and won the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival the following year with "Spring in the North", which received unanimous praise.
After leaving the literary film, Zheng Shuping's road to commercial films was also very smooth, and the box office of the costume kung fu masterpiece "Knight's Journey" surpassed Hollywood blockbusters for the first time, and was shortlisted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, with a North American box office of more than $50 million.
Zheng Shuping not only achieved gratifying results in blockbusters, but also won the box office of 800 million yuan in the casually filmed police film "Life and Death Fearless" last year, becoming a dark horse in the summer file.
He has a variety of styles, including literary films, kung fu films, police films, comedies, and thriller detective films, and can be called an all-rounder in the Chinese film industry.
is not confined to one style, if there is any master in the Chinese film industry who can direct science fiction movies, it is Zheng Shuping.
"If it is directed by Zheng Lao, then the movie is basically half of the success. Lin Han breathed a sigh of relief from the bottom of his heart, so that such a director could shoot his own films, so that he would not fail.
At the beginning, "Out of the Solar System" never considered Director Zheng at all, if Director Zheng was in charge of the crew, I am afraid that the producer would not dare to blatantly launder money and deduct production funds or anything.
Chinese science fiction movies need a great god to be in charge, not to mention that Zheng Shuping has also gone to Hollywood to study and exchange for several years, so he should be familiar with the production of American science fiction films.
Li Li also laughed contentedly, "Yes, it's great that Director Zheng is willing to come forward now, he originally had a comedy book waiting to be filmed, but then we ran to harass him and invited him over." ”
While he was talking, Zheng Shuping, who was wearing a polo shirt and slacks, walked over with two assistants, he looked quite old, his thin face had deep wrinkles, and he looked a little serious without smiling.
"Director Zheng, this is Lin Han, the author of the original movie, today we will preside over the audition work together, yesterday the script has been sent to your mailbox, if you have any questions, you can discuss with Mr. Lin Han and then revise it. ”
Li Li said that she hopes that the production team can get along well so that they can attract the audience.
Lin Han introduced himself a little nervously and said: "I'm very happy to have Director Zheng come to shoot my novel, this is definitely the most important stroke in the history of Chinese science fiction films." ”
Who knew that Zheng Shuping glanced at Lin Han, and said in a very flat tone: "I know you Xiaolin, that "Out of the Solar System" was really badly filmed, this time I heard that you are going to learn from the group, so let's take a good look at how the movie should be made." In addition, I have some things to tell you about the script, some things are not very good, if you can't change it, let me do it. ”
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly froze, and he spoke too straightforwardly, without taking into account Lin Han's feelings at all, and the people around him were slightly embarrassed.
"It's my honor to learn from Director Zheng, so I'll ask for more advice. As for the script, how about we talk about it later?"
What Lin Han wants is respect, he is not Zheng Shuping's subordinate, even if there is a problem with the script, everyone should discuss and revise it, and he directly ordered that it must be corrected according to his conditions, which does not put the identity of the screenwriter and the original author in his eyes at all.
Li Li secretly said in her heart that it was not good, it was not easy to win the film adaptation rights of "The Martian", and it was also difficult to invite Zheng Shuping to shoot, if there was a conflict between the two, it would be a complete disaster!
So she hurriedly opened her mouth to be a peacemaker, and said: "The script needs to be studied carefully, and no one can be so perfect in the first draft, right? Hollywood scripts have to be revised repeatedly, this is no way, after everyone reads the script thoroughly in two days, we will organize a seminar, and say what problems there are on the spot." Today's task is to choose a good character, and the protagonist is very important. ”
Zheng Shuping didn't think that someone would refute him like this, he looked around: "Who are you here today, it's best not to come to me if you don't have acting skills, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to watch." ”
"Half of the entertainment industry is probably here, they are waiting on the other side, let's start in about time, right?" Li Li pointed to the large filming location in front of him, several chairs have been set up, and there is a special camera next to it to record the performance of each actor for Lin Han, Zheng Shuping and others to review.
It was 8:40 a.m., and the auditions were starting at 9 a.m., but cars kept coming in, and even the parking lot next to it was full.
Almost all the actors who have a little confidence in themselves appear on the set, and the opportunity to shoot a super blockbuster is not so common, and everyone has a chance for this role!
Lin Han decided to go to the bathroom for a short rest, so as not to suddenly want to go to the toilet during the audition, which is disrespectful to the actors, so it is better to prepare in advance now.
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Compared with the embarrassing audition meeting just now, the waiting area outside is much more lively, with actors of all levels, you can see that this year's summer gold absorber Wang is closing his eyes and recuperating, a little fresh meat holding a mobile phone and taking photos with people non-stop, the Golden Statue Golden Horse Award double actor is busy communicating, and the little transparent actor is trembling and afraid to speak.
Lin Han walked past the waiting area with a work card hanging around his neck, he didn't expect to meet an acquaintance in the corridor, maybe not an acquaintance.
Fang Zhenhua, who starred in the actor of the original director of the movie "Out of the Solar System", is holding a cigarette and spitting smoke, and his career has stagnated since that movie, so he also wants to try his luck and see if he can improve.
"Brother Hua, this is Lin Han's novel, don't you feel a little guilty about hurting you like that in his last movie? I heard that he has the right to suggest actors, should we go to the relationship and let him compensate you?"
Fang Zhenhua's little assistant looked a little silly and sweet, this is the corridor outside the bathroom, not to mention that the partition wall has ears, it can be clearly heard in the handwashing area.
"Don't mention that name to me, he's just a little author, where is it worth our relationship. I don't know what **** luck he has taken, it will be changed into a movie, but the more mixed he is, the better. ”
Fang Zhenhua kicked the wall tiles of the aisle hard, and he looked down on Lin Han at all in his words, and did not agree with his success. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't receive other big productions, he wouldn't have come to this audition.
The assistant persuaded in a low voice: "Brother Hua, you see that there are so many people at the scene, even if we increase our chances of winning, other people have been rejected to find Mr. Li, you can still talk to Lin Han, it's a big deal to give him a promise, saying that he will help him act in a movie in the future, anyway, who can say for sure what will happen in the future." ”
The exchange of interests is usually a matter of going underground, but this kind of thing that comes to the situation is really rare.
Lin Han had no intention of eavesdropping, but he was stunned by the other party's brain circuit, had he considered whether he was willing to agree?
The two outside were discussing the rest of the matter in a low voice, seeing that the audition time was coming, Lin Han had to go out, he couldn't be late.
Pushing open the door of the bathroom, Lin Han pretended not to hear anything, walked out with his head held high, and showed a smile, but he didn't come forward to say hello.
The last time the airport was ignored, and if it is posted this time, it will be an insult to yourself.
Fang Zhenhua was indeed a little stunned, but immediately showed off his acting skills in front of Lin Han, and he turned his astonishment into surprise, as if he didn't know what had happened before, "Director Lin, it's such a coincidence, you are also at the audition?"
"yes, I just came to the toilet and didn't notice you at all. Lin Han held back a smile, he felt that he also had the potential to be an actor, and wanted to see what the other party was going to do.
There is no dignity in the entertainment industry, even if Fang Zhenhua knows that the other party may have heard it, but he still has to pretend to be stupid, he opened his mouth and said: "I have a real fate with Director Lin, the reputation of the director's cut version of "Out of the Solar System" that I collaborated on last time is a turnaround, and this time I may star in your "The Martian", but unfortunately it is not directed by you, otherwise it would be better." ”
Lin Han spread his hands and said with a smile: "That's true, I wish you a successful audition today, and I have to rush over at nine o'clock soon." ”
The status is different, the name is different, when Fang Zhenhua was a first-line actor on the set, he was a big name, and later he ignored it when he met him at the airport again, but now he is cordial Director Lin and Director Lin shouted.
Feng Shui turns in turns, Lin Han doesn't want to be treated like this in the future, only if he continues to succeed, can those people not have such thoughts.
After Fang Zhenhua looked at the people around him, he immediately stopped Lin Han: "Director Lin, you know my acting skills very well, can you reveal a little bit about the content of the wait?" To tell you the truth, if I can be selected this time, next time you make your own movie, I am willing to come to make a free cameo or play a supporting role, do you think about it, let a first-line actor give you free publicity, you can't write a novel for a lifetime, right?"
If the relationship is not successful, then directly throw out the benefits, Fang Zhenhua's means are understandable. All he wants is an opportunity to prepare in advance and a tendency after the performance, and it seems that it is more than enough to use this to exchange for a supporting role, and Lin Han does not need to pay anything.
If it is a person whose interests are paramount, then maybe he should agree, and it is very cost-effective to make Fang Zhenhua a match in one sentence.
But Lin Han is not this kind of person, he shook his head and said helplessly: "Unfortunately, I don't know the content of the audition, so I can't help you at all." If you audition, it depends on your acting skills and appearance, and I won't favor anyone. ”
Fang Zhenhua's face changed, he felt that he had put down his body to please a small author and a failed director, but he was rejected by the other party, which made him a little annoyed. (To be continued.) )