Chapter 393: Casting (Part II)

"Hey, I wonder how Mary's audition went?" Joey. Arlington looked worriedly at the staircase entrance from the café on the first floor to the second floor, although the two daughters each had their own agents, but they lived in Los Angeles, and she happened to be free today, and she finally chose to accompany her daughters to the audition.

Although her two daughters are now the most well-known child stars in the United States, she is still inevitably worried, because movie auditions never rely only on fame and past starring experience.

It stands to reason that as a professional tennis player, her heart is far beyond ordinary people, and her two daughters are actually not worried about filming, not to mention the eldest daughter Hannah, even the youngest daughter Mary has also played the main actor in the movie, she should be calm about the audition. In fact, if it is an ordinary movie, of course she doesn't have to care too much, but this time it is different, this is Kung Fu Lin's movie, a movie that is bound to attract global attention, starring in such a movie, the help to her daughters is obvious, and if you can get Kung Fu Lin's appreciation through guò "Heartbeat", it will be even more wonderful, you must know that Kung Fu Lin is not only a big director himself, but he is also the owner of a rapidly rising film company. It can be said that it is precisely because she cares too much about today's audition that she expresses such anxiety and anxiety.

"Mom, there's nothing to worry about, isn't it just an audition? Mary and I have been through this countless times. A crisp voice full of confidence sounded, and the person who spoke was Qiu Yi. Arlington's eldest daughter, Hannah. Dakota. Fanning, whether the name is familiar or not, yes, is actually the most well-known child star Dakota in the United States today. Fanning. Hannah. Dakota. Fanning is her full name. And Dakota. Fanning is for the convenience of memory. Use a middle name as a stage name.

As for Joey. Arlington's Mary is actually her sister Ellie. Fanning, whose name is more accurately pronounced "Al" rather than "Ellie", is Mary. Al. Fanning, like her, used her middle name as her stage name.

"No, no, how can it be the same, this is a movie directed by Kung Fu Lin, and among the movies you starred in before, only "War of the Worlds" directed by Steven can compare with it in terms of attention." Joey. Arlington immediately shook his head.

"Yes. I know, but you don't have to worry about me and Mary, Mom, we'll take care of it. "Dakota. Fanning smiled sweetly, of course she is not unaware of the importance of "Heartbeat", on the contrary, she knows very well that she also takes this movie very seriously in her heart, she just turned 14 a few days ago She is in the stage of transition from a child star to a new generation of actors, and her opponent will soon be Emma. Watson, Kristen. Stewart, Emma. Roberts, Blake. Lively and others, now she desperately needs a piece of weight. There is no doubt that "Heartbeat" is such a work. If she can appear as the heroine in the movie, her acting career will be different.

And the reason why it's not like Joey. Arlington was so nervous because she had been through too many auditions, and she knew all too much about how important it was to be calm at this time, and worrying about fear would only affect the rest of the audition.

At the same time, and Joe. There are many, many more people who are as worried and anxious as Arlington, and all of them are waiting for Julie when they were young. The audition for the role of Shell is over.

"Oh, it's out."

When Ellie. Fanning, Morgan. Lily, Joey. When the six Jin people walked out, they instantly attracted everyone's attention, and the parents or agents of the six people almost unanimously greeted them.

"Ellie, did the big young brother say anything to you during the audition?"

"Joey, what did the big brother I showed you the picture say to you?"

"Lily, have you ever done singing and dancing?"

Naturally, the little girls couldn't tell whether Lin Yuquan was satisfied with them or not, so parents and agents could only ask Guò to understand Lin Yuquan's attitude, and while asking, they listened carefully to the other children's questions.

Hearing her daughter say that Kung Fu Lin praised her for dancing well, she was always smiling during the questioning. Arlington was overjoyed, it seemed that Kung Fu Lin was particularly fond of Mary, but when she heard the other children around her seem to say this, her heart sank and she became worried again.

"Hey, I don't know if Kung Fu Lin has a crush on Mary?" With Ellie. When Fanning returned to his seat, Joe. Arlington sighed.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Dakota. Fanning asked.

Joey. Arlington will immediately ask Elle. Fanning's situation includes hearing other children answer the case to Sue Sù Dakota. Fanning.

"There's really no way to judge, we can only wait for the final result." Dakota. Fanning nodded.

"yes!" Joey. Arlington sighed and followed solemnly to Dakota. Fanning said: "Hannah, don't worry about Mary, you better hurry up and prepare, it will be your turn to audition soon." ”

"Got it, Mom." Dakota. Fanning nodded earnestly, her eyes glancing at a few figures in the café seemingly casually, that was what she thought was the biggest competitor in this audition, and after a short pause on a few people, she looked down at the smooth wooden floor, and her eyes flashed with determination, she would definitely win the teenage Julie. Baker's character.

In fact, not only did she think so, but the other girls were more motivated and resolute than her, Julie. The role of Baker is so important to them, and once it is played, it is definitely a crucial turning point in their acting careers.

And if we say Dakota. Fanning thinks that her biggest rival is a few of them, but there is only one biggest rival in their hearts, and that is her, Dakota. Fanning, for no other reason, she is too dazzling, since she became famous in "I Am Sam", she has been the hottest child star in Hollywood for many years, and no one can shake her status. There is no doubt that if they want to win Julie. The character of Baker must first defeat the other party

The second floor of the café.

"It's not perfect, it's hard to choose. Luckily, it's the boss who makes the final decision. Kevin. Garnett laughed. Although it seems that he just mentioned the construction of yì very easily. But that's because he only gives advice, and if he really decides, the situation will be very different.

"You just gloat, okay, let's not decide on the candidate for this role for the time being, time is precious, let's look at the next set of auditions first." Lin Yuquan scolded with a smile.

After Lin Yuquan spoke, the staff immediately prepared. Soon a group of young and beautiful girls came to the second floor of the café, and this time there were a total of 9 girls who came to audition, more than before, but they did not audition for only one role, but auditioned for two roles at the same time. Baker and her classmate Shirley at school, because the two characters are the same age.

Lin Yuquan's gaze habitually swept over everyone for the first time, and I have to say that maybe this will be a more difficult choice than before, because the girls who came to the interview are too good.

"Hello everyone. I'm Lin Yuquan, and I'm the director of the movie you auditioned for. Do any of you not know me? Raise your hand and let me see, don't be shy, I'll find out if I ask a question anyway. Lin Yuquan showed a sunny smile.

Hearing this, the girls looked at each other, and no one raised their hands.

Lin Yuquan carefully observed the girls' expressions and movements, and chuckled: "It seems that no one doesn't know me, okay, everyone is welcome to audition, from left to right, let's introduce yourself in turn!" ”

"Hello director, I'm Madison. Davenport, 11 years old this year, has previously starred in "Conversations with Women", "Outside the Fence", "Legally Blonde Housewives" and other works, and usually likes to sing and read. A girl with blond hair and a particularly beautiful appearance said.

"Hello director, I'm Hailey. Stanfield, also 11 years old this year, lives in Los Angeles, my dad is a fitness instructor, my mom is an interior designer, and I have starred in the movie "Broadcast Love" before. ”

"Hello director, I'm Madeleine. Carol, who will soon turn 12 years old, lives in Los Angeles, has three older brothers at home, and has starred in movies such as "Caller", "Santa Claus 3", "Resident Evil 3", etc., and likes to watch horror movies. ”

"Hello director, I'm Anna Sophia. Rob, who just turned 14 and now lives in Los Angeles with his mother, has previously starred in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Bridge to Wonderland" films, and also released a record last year, and participated in the original singing of "Bridge to Wonderland".

As the protagonist of "Heartbeat", Lin Yuquan played the role of Julie. Baker's selection requirements are naturally more demanding, and he can pass Guò Amanda. Pacino's primary audition entered the final audition, and the nine girls in front of him were undoubtedly the best among the child stars.

However, the gap will always exist, if you consider it comprehensively from the popularity and acting experience, Dakota among the nine. Fanning, Colo. Moretz, "Little Sunshine Beauty" Abigir. Brycelyn, Anna Sophia. Rob, Madeleine. Carroll's five are naturally better than the other four, not only have a good reputation in the United States, but also have a wealth of performance experience, and each of them has been nominated for the Young Artist Award in the past. Fanning and Anna Sophia. Rob won awards in '05 and last year for War of the Worlds and Bridge to Ragnarok, respectively.

And in terms of physical condition, Dakota. Fanning, Colo. Moretz, Anna Sophia. Rob is the best, and Madeleine. Carol and Leigh. Stanfield, by comparison, is much inferior.

"Hello, Dakota, welcome to the audition for Heartbeat, have you read the novel Heartbeat?" Lin Yuquan looked at Dakota in front of him with a smile. Fanning, this is indeed a girl with impeccable appearance, with an unearthly actress appearance, and her achievements on the road of acting, even he has to look sideways.

But it's just a side look, although Dakota. Fanning is the hottest child star in Hollywood today, but her achievements are far from shocking. Temple, Gary. Coleman, Macaulay. Carson. Carlkin, Daniel. Too many of the Radcliffe and Olsen sisters had far more outstanding results than her. Of course, at least among the child stars who participated in the audition today, she is definitely the one with the most dazzling halo.

"Yes. Director. I went to the bookstore two days ago to buy its original novel. "Dakota. Fanning smiled sweetly.

"Oh. So what do you think of Julie. Baker's character? Lin Yuquan continued to ask.

"Julie. Baker is a girl with a unique personality who dares to love and hate, she never hides her feelings for Bryce, and she also does many weird things, such as climbing trees and raising chickens. Fanning did not have stage fright at all, and talked eloquently, and the long-term successful experience made her naturally reveal a confident temperament.

Lin Yuquan was silent on the surface, and secretly appreciated it in his heart. Dakota. Fanning is indeed very good, not only has excellent physical conditions, but also has a good psychological element and a subtle understanding of the role, and it is no wonder that the other party can stand out and be appreciated by many directors.

"In this movie, Julie. Baker has a scene where he climbs a tree and raises chickens, can you climb a tree four or five meters high, sit on a branch and shoot or feed the chickens in old-fashioned, dirty clothes? ”

"This." Dakota. Fanning was a little hesitant, as a girl who grew up in the city and liked fashion. Climbing trees and raising chickens is obviously not what she likes, but when she thinks of the importance of "Heartbeat" to her. Then he said without hesitation: "Although I don't like it, but if it's a shooting need, director, I think I can." ”

"Okay, thank you Dakota." Lin Yuquan smiled slightly, and then looked at Abigir, who became famous because of "Little Sunshine Beauty". Blyslin: "Hello, Abigier, have you read the Heartbeat novel?" In your eyes, Julie. What kind of character is Baker. ”

"Director, I've seen it, I think Julie. Baker is actually supposed to be a particularly precocious girl, she is independent, strong, and dares to pursue what she likes." Bryslin said with a bright smile.

Lin Yuquan's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction imperceptibly, although Abigir. Bryslin doesn't have a Dakota look. Fanning is so beautiful, not so sweet and cute, but her smile is extremely natural and pure, which makes people feel very comfortable.

Then Lin Yuquan threw the questions to several other people one after another, asked questions through guò, and gradually had a deeper understanding of other people. Moretz is undoubtedly the most delicate girl in his eyes, with smart eyes like she can speak. Rob is particularly sweet and lovely, perhaps because of her age, her overall appearance is very mature and sophisticated, Madeleine. Carol may not be good-looking, but she has a particularly unique temperament, and after asking questions, compared to the previous audition, this time there is another performance to examine the girls' acting skills.

"How?" After the nine people auditioned out, Lin Yuquan asked the four people around him.

"All were great, I had a great deal with Dakota. Fanning, Colo. Moretz, Abegill. Brycelyn, Anna Sophia. Rob, Madeleine. Carol was particularly impressed by the five, and in my opinion, each of them has its own strengths. Kevin. Garnett looked at the information in front of him and said with a smile: "As for who to choose, it depends on the boss's idea of the character." ”

"I think Madeleine. Carol is best suited to Julie, whom I portrayed in the novel. Baker's image, she has a natural simple temperament of a small town girl, and her performance is great and natural, as for the role of Shirley, whether it is Dakota. Fanning, or Anna Sophia. Rob, both are particularly suitable, both of them have good-looking blonde hair, beautiful appearance, and sweet smiles. "As the author of "Heartbeat", Wendlin. Fan. Naturally, De La Anan knows a lot about the characters he creates.

"I also admire Madeleine. Carol's performance, the little girl did not appear in dozens of dramas in vain, but her appearance conditions are a big disadvantage for her. Fanning is already a starring actor, is it a waste to let her play the role of Shirley, who has very few roles? Her salary is not cheap. "Amanda. Pacino shook his head slightly, and then turned his head to look at Lin Yuquan: "Boss, what do you think?" ”

With his words, the others also focused their eyes on Lin Yuquan.

Lin Yuquan smiled lightly: "I'll talk about my idea, let's talk about Shirley first, this character is the most dazzling female student in the small town middle school, she has a beautiful appearance, long golden hair, sweet and bright smile, full of fiery atmosphere, no matter where she is, she is the focus of people's attention, choose according to this standard, as Wendelin said, Dakota. Fanning and Anna Sophia. Rob is suitable, of course, preferred, and definitely chooses Dakota. Fanning.

Let's talk about Julie. Baker, this is a country girl, she raises chickens, climbs trees, and cleans up her own backyard, which is supposed to be rustic and dirty, as Wendeline said, Madeleine. Carol is extremely suitable, her image and temperament have no sense of disobedience with such a character, but I don't want this, does a country girl have to be like this? And since we chose Julie as a child. Baker was a particularly pure and lovely child, if the teenage Julie. Baker has become unsightly and rustic, which undoubtedly seems very inconsistent, and it is difficult for the audience to adapt to such a disobedient transformation, so in my conception, Julie. Baker is supposed to be an optimistic, lively, sweet and cute girl.

After understanding this, what he thought might be a difficult choice turned out to be an easy one, Dakota. Fanning and Anna Sophia. Rob's looks are too good, his smile is too sweet, and the two of them are too old. Moretz is too young firstly, and secondly, her appearance is too delicate, and her temperament is too quiet, like a princess. Although Carol performed well, her image and temperament did not match only Abigir. Bryslin is suitable, the little girl is sweet and cute, but not like Dakota. Fanning and Anna Sophia. Rob is too sweet and beautiful, the key is that her acting style is clear and natural, if she is asked to play a Julie who climbs trees and raises chickens. Beck, it certainly won't seem out of place, but something more interesting. ”

Lin Yuquan had a smile on his face, he originally wanted Dakota to be a . Fanning and Elle. Fanning starred with him, but actually saw Dakota. Fanning immediately let go of this thought, not to mention Dakota. Fanning's age and height issues make Dakota. Fanning plays Julie. Baker's words, who will play Shirley, the small-town middle school girl who is more dazzling than her? Anna Sophia. Rob didn't make it to Dakota. Fanning, not to mention the Dakota. Fanning himself and Julie, whom he conceived. Baker has a discrepancy.

"That boss, if you let Abigir. Bryslin plays the teenage Julie. Baker's words, who should play Julie as a child. What about Baker? Kevin. Garnett asked.

Lin Yuquan chuckled, originally he still had a headache, but after deciding on the juvenile Julie. After Baker's selection, the originally difficult choice was suddenly easy, and Elle, who was almost 10 years old. Fanning is almost 12 years old with Abigier. Brycelyn's words, the age must be a little older, and the growth of looks is no longer compatible, Joey. Kim's words are too sweet, and only Morgan. Lily is suitable, and to be honest, after making the decision, perhaps out of psychological effects, he feels more and more that Morgan. Lily and Abigir. Bryce Lin looks a lot like that.

"Morgan, of course. Lily. ”

A hearty voice sounded on the second floor of the café, showing the happy mood of the owner of the voice. (To be continued......)

PS: Because I didn't see my friends' suggestions in the book review area, I finally made my own decision, was this choice unexpected? And even more unexpected choices are yet to come? ps: Bow and thank you for the expectation in your heart and the monthly pass of the two friends of Little Poplar Leaf, thank you for the reward of Orfenglin, and thank you for accompanying you all the way.