Chapter 10 Casting

Jim Parsons, born in Houston, Texas in 1973, has loved the stage since he was a child, and participated in the school stage play "Son of the Elephant" at the age of six.

After finishing high school in his hometown of Houston, he was admitted to the University of Houston and received a bachelor's degree.

After that, Jim Parsons began to break through, and he also won the small role sè in many stage plays, but there was no outstanding performance. Later, he also opened a studio with a few friends, but he didn't make any money, and his life has been very depressed.

However, Jim Parsons did not give up on his dream, and in 1999 he was admitted to a special course in a classical theater, one of seven places.

During this time, Jim Parsons finally had the opportunity to actually perform on stage, and although the training class had a partnership with the Old Globe Theater, Jim Parsons still did not get enough appreciation.

A few months ago, Jim Parsons, who had successfully graduated from the training course, finally made up his mind and came to New York to pursue his dream. However, the reality is still very cruel, and for several months he can only rely on working in a café to make a living, while continuing to look for opportunities to participate in stage plays.

When Jim Parsons knew that Link was going to invite him to participate in a sitcom, he excitedly quit his job and immediately agreed to audition.

Although Jim Parsons has appeared in many stage plays, he has played a few roles, and he has never appeared on television. Now hearing that Link is going to put this sitcom on TV has kept him excited for hours.

In CAA, Link is sitting in his office waiting, Jim Parsons has gone home to get his resume, and the two agree to meet at CAA.

The reason why Link found Jim Parsons first is because the character Sheldon is the most representative character in "The Big Bang Theory", and he is the central character of the entire series, and many plot developments come from him.

And Jim Parsons is the most special person in the whole series, because it is 2001, and "The Big Bang Theory Season 1" only started in the future in 2005, when Jim Parsons was already famous, but now he is unknown, and Link also found him based on his personal experience in his brain.

"Trouble." Link leaned back on the swivel chair helplessly: "Carré Cook, who plays Penny (Sheldon and Leonard's beautiful neighbor in the play), is still just a sixteen-year-old Lori. And Kunnau Neya, who plays Raj, is still studying at university in India. ”

"Only Johnny Gelchiko, who played Leonard in the original version, is easier to find, and he is now also well-known in the entertainment industry and has starred in several low-budget movies. and Simon Hellberg, who plays Howard, was born in a family of actors, and has been a child star with little fame since he was a child, so it is easier to connect. I just don't know how the schedules of these two people are. ”

Link was still thinking about it, when Fat Jack ran in in a hurry, sweating profusely, and said, "Little boss, Mr. Johnny and Mr. Simon have been contacted, and the two of them have expressed their willingness to participate in the audition." ”

"Well, good job fat."

Hearing the news, Link was finally in a much better mood, and he immediately said: "Contact the Screen Actors Guild and say that we need two comedians on CAA TV." ”

"Okay, boss." Jack was about to contact the Screen Actors Guild, but immediately turned his head and said, "By the way, boss, there's a guy named Jim Parsons in the reception room, and he said I've already contacted you." ”

"Oh yes, you take him to the audition site first, and I'll be right there."

There are two major actors' unions in the United States, one is the Film Actors Guild and the other is the Film and Television Actors Guild, and Link contacted the Film and Television Actors Guild this time. (The merger of the two actors' unions was announced on March 30, 2012)

An hour later, a long line of about 200 people formed outside a café not far from the New York office of the Screen Actors Guild, and more members were arriving at the notice to set up auditions for CAA television.

In addition, in addition to the members of the Film and Television Actors Guild who received the notice, many TV reporters also rushed to hear the news. Link is now the "proud man" of the media industry, and he has been hyped up during this time. Now I heard that Link is preparing to make an American drama, and it is also a sitcom, and is contacting the Screen Actors Guild for casting, most media people are scoffing at it and are very unoptimistic.

Now that the whole of North America is shrouded in the haze of "911", Link and his CAA TV station are actually planning to shoot a sitcom? This is simply a joke about his net worth. In this atmosphere, will anyone watch comedy?

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A middle-aged black man about forty years old, with deep eye sockets, an inch-long beard, and a black sè document bag with a vicissitudes of life, this is the staff sent by the Film and Television Actors Guild.

"Hello, Mr. Link, I'm Barry from the Screen Actors Guild of America, and I'm glad to be part of this audition for CAA TV, and this is my credential."

Barry showed his ID as he looked at the most controversial figure in the United States in front of him, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised to see Link so young.

"Hello, Mr. Barry, this is Jack."

Link introduced Jack next to him a little and said, "Then can we start?" ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Link, we need to confirm before we interview." Barry took out a piece of paper from his bag and glanced at it before saying, "The Big Bang Theory crew interview agreement, select two comedians, supporting actors, a male star and a female star actor, and pay $600 per episode." ”

Link nodded, these were the casting information he handed over to the Screen Actors Guild.

"Also, Mr. Link can please confirm this contract again." Barry pulled out another piece of paper.

In the United States, whether it is filming a movie or a series, it must go through the Screen Actors Guild, and the actors do not sign contracts directly with the crew, and they also have to go through the Actors Guild.

The purpose of this is to protect the rights and interests of the actors, to prevent the producer from having a direct interest in the actor, and to prevent the occurrence of improper transactions.

If there is any dispute between the producer and the actor during the filming, as long as you are a member of the Actors' Guild, you can sue the producer through the Actors' Guild. Of course, the Actors' Guild is not a free service, and members who join the Actors' Guild need to pay a certain fee every year. At the same time, the actors' union will also take a part of the actors' salaries.

The contract was confirmed, and the interview began.

The first interviewer was Jim Parsons. Although he was brilliant in the original "The Big Bang Theory", that was a few years later, and as for what happened now, you still have to audition to know.

And Link also hopes that Jim Parsons can do it, because this role is really not able to perform that feeling except for him.

"Hello, Mr. Link." Jim Parsons greeted the three people in front of him with some nervousness.

After a bit of dressing up, Jim Parsons has changed a lot now from when Link met him at the café. The gloom in his eyes was gone, replaced by excitement and some nervousness.

In fact, when Jim Parsons received Link's invitation, he already decided in his heart that this was the most important opportunity in his life, and if he passed by this opportunity, he would regret it for the rest of his life. Therefore, before coming, he also made sufficient preparations.

Link smiled and nodded, "Jim, don't be nervous. I'm going to shoot a sitcom on CAA TV, if you're a scientist, what do you think will make it funny? ”

Jim Parsons looked down and thought about it, and said: "Since it is a comedy, it must be through the knowledge that scientists have, in the life of ordinary people, in a scientific way to express some trivial matters, as well as communication with friends." ”

Link nodded again, Jim Parsons is worthy of being a brilliant character in the original version, and has a deeper understanding of the characters in this series.

"Well, if you're a young doctor named Sheldon, and you suddenly find a beautiful neighbor in your apartment building, please start performing."

Although Link has already decided that Sheldon is the only one who is the only one, he still needs to be further tested, and a small non-physical performance is a good way to do it.

Jim Parsons looked down for a moment, and when he opened his eyes, there was a dullness in his eyes that was unique to nerds, and his movements had become a little stereotyped.

Seeing that the other party could easily enter the state immediately, Link couldn't help but light up. Hilton's character is a rectum, he doesn't talk around the corner, he is old-fashioned and dogmatic. Now Jim Parsons' performance is very close to this role, and this is without him reading the script.

Jim Parsons continued to perform, only to see Barry walk up to Barry and whisper, "Hey, ma'am, your father must be a genius." ”

Barry also smiled cooperatively, "How do you know?" ”

Jim Parsons stared at Barr's face and said, "Because only a high-IQ DNA like me can give birth to such a beautiful face." ”

"Hahaha......"

Fat Jack couldn't help but laugh, his eyes staring at Barry's rough face, and he couldn't help but laugh even more exaggeratedly.

Barry's face darkened, and he turned to Link and said, "Mr. Link, this kid actually took advantage of me. ”

Link also responded with a smile: "Then aren't you also addicted to being a beauty?" Haha......"

Next, Link asked Jim Parsons to perform a few more clips, all of which were small scenes from "The Big Bang Theory", and after Jim Parsons had just performed, he couldn't help but feel more confident and hardworking when he saw Link being amused by him.

In the end, Link said with satisfaction: "Jim, your performance is very good, and being able to perform at this level without reading the script already shows that you are very suitable for the role of Sheldon Cooper." ”

Jim Parsons' excited eyes suddenly turned red: "Mr. Link, are you saying that I passed the interview?" Is this true? ”

Link looked at his excited expression and said encouragingly, "That's right, Jim, you passed!" I believe that you will have a more colorful performance in the play "The Big Bang Theory". ”

"Thank you! Thank you, Mr. Link, and thank you, Mr. Barry, and thank you, Mr. Jack. ”

Jim Parsons was thrilled and gave everyone present a big hug.

Barry said with a smile: "As long as you don't take advantage of others in the future, you will be a good actor." ”

Barry's words immediately drew laughter.

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