Chapter 315: The Turmoil of the Group Performance
When I got to the door, I was stopped by the staff before I walked in.
Two security guards in black uniforms stopped him and said with a cold face, "Hurry up, don't go in." β
Tong Lu explained anxiously, "I'm not an idler, I've met Director Andre, and I came here this time to find him......"
"Director Andre is also what you want to see?" The security guard mocked in a low voice, "There are everyone these days, and in order to become the director, all means have been used." β
They spoke in English, thinking that Tong Lu would not understand, but unfortunately Tong Lu not only understood, but also scolded back in fluent English.
"You have dirty thoughts, don't think everyone is as dirty as you, I have something serious to do when I look for Director Andre, if you stop me and make Director Andre have a loss, you can't afford this responsibility!" Tong Lu's face was slightly cold, and her momentum increased greatly.
The two security guards were stunned, they looked at each other, and they both saw the stunned and puzzled in each other's eyes.
They didn't expect that an ordinary Asian woman like Tong Lu would be able to understand their words and refute them fluently, which refreshed their perception of Asians.
Zhao Sen passed by the set and was just about to walk in, when he accidentally noticed this scene, he stopped with interest and continued to listen to their conversation.
The two security guards saw that they couldn't say Tong Lu on their mouths, so they began to drive them away. Zhao Sen didn't think too much, and immediately walked over to relieve Tong Lu, "This lady, are you okay?" β
Tong Lu raised his head and saw that it was a young face, but not a native, with fair skin, a high nose, and dark blue pupils.
"You are?"
"I'm Zhao Sen, that's my name here." Zhao Sen replied with a smile, "Also, I am also the assistant director here." β
When the two security guards saw the assistant director coming, they immediately complained to Zhao Sen, "Mr. Zhao Sen, this woman is quite unideal and wants to go in, and she was stopped by us, you don't have to worry about this matter, we will take care of it ourselves!" β
Zhao Sen looked at them with displeasure.
"How can you be so rude to a lady, are you untrained and educated savages? Now apologize to this lady right away! β
What the security guards didn't expect was that Zhao Sen actually stood on Tong Lu's side, they gritted their teeth and asked them to apologize to an Asian woman, which couldn't be done.
They were all foreigners, mostly Westerners, and some black, and there were no Asians on set.
"Is it that hard to get you to apologize? Are you all influenced by Director Andrei? Zhao Sen shouted angrily.
"Yes, I'm sorry...... Mr. Zhao Sen, we apologize. The two security guards looked at Tong Lu and reluctantly said, "I'm sorry......"
Tong Lu didn't plan to care about this matter, she waved her hand casually, "Forget it." β
"By the way, this beautiful lady, you seem to have mentioned that you want to go in and study on the set? If I heard me correctly, what are you trying to learn? Is there anything I can do to help? When Zhao Sen faced Tong Lu, he looked very polite, like a gentleman.
He has always liked beauties, not to mention being a capable beauty, which makes him even more pleasing to the eye.
Tong Lu thought for a while, "I really want to go in and study, but I don't think it's convenient for you to ......."
"I'm also an assistant director, this kind of problem can't be difficult for me, since there is a fate in heaven today, let us meet, then I won't let you down and leave." Zhao Sen had peach blossoms in his eyes, but Tong Lu ignored it directly.
Tong Lu thought to herself, is this director really reliable?
"By the way, it just so happens that the play needs a group performance of Asian faces, you can come to audition, don't look at me as good as I talk well, in fact, I treat my work as strict as director Andre, if you fail to audition, no matter how beautiful you are, I won't consider admitting." Zhao Sen's tone rose slightly, with a hint of naughtiness.
To have this opportunity, Tong Lu feels that it is not easy, even if it is a group performance, she will try her best to do a good job in this role.
"Okay, no problem, I'll do my best, thank you director for giving me this opportunity." Tong Lu suddenly bowed towards Zhao Sen.
This startled Zhao Sen, "Don't be so polite." β
Tong Lu knew that the movie Andre was filming was very popular in the world, and even a ticket was hard to find, this kind of international film was very advanced, even if it was a small shot group performance, it was also selected by thousands of people, Zhao Sen directly gave her a chance to try, which had already opened the back door for her, so she should be grateful to Zhao Sen.
Tong Lu followed Zhao Sen into the audition room.
"You can spend more time familiarizing yourself with the script, but not too long, I'll have work later." Zhao Sen smiled and gave her part of the script.
Tong Lu watched very carefully, and tried to understand the plot inside, trying to understand the emotions of the characters.
"Director Zhao Sen, I'm already fine." Tong Lu showed a confident smile.
"So fast!" Zhao Sen glanced at the time, and it was only less than five minutes.
"Hmm."
"Actually, you don't have to be in such a hurry, you can watch it for ten more minutes."
Tong Lu shook her head, "I know Director Zhao Sen, your time is precious, since I have already finished watching it, why waste time, hurry up." β
"You have to know that the script is not as easy as it seems on the surface, you not only have to understand the plot, but also read the inner emotions of the characters, and show ......" Zhao Sen shook his head and reminded kindly, "Although this is only a group role, there will also be close-ups, which is very important for the control of the characters' micro-expressions." β
"I understand, so I'm ready!" Tong Lu said firmly again. With her acting skills honed over the years, coupled with her own understanding of the character, she believes that she can be qualified for this role.
"Okay, then you can get started."
Zhao Sen frowned with some concern, Tong Lu was the first person he had seen with such a quick preparation time.
He couldn't help but worry about Tong Lu.
Next, Tong Lu's performance is very good, every expression, every action is just like in the textbook, no, not only the textbook, it is more in place than the description in the textbook!
"Okay, stop!" Zhao Sen couldn't help but applaud, "It's so good, Tong Lu, you are simply tailor-made for this role!" β
Tong Lu smiled embarrassedly, "It's not as exaggerated as you say, I just tried my best, so did I pass?" β
"It's passed!"
"Thank you."
"Do you think there's anything else you'd like to add to this role?" Zhao Sen asked suddenly.
He felt that Tong Lu might understand this role better than him, and he felt that this role was a little too thin, but he didn't know how to change it.
Tong Lu looked at the script, thought for a while, and said, "I think three lines should be added." β
"Three sentences? Why are there three sentences? β
"Because these three sentences just reflect the inner activities of the characters and promote the development of the whole movie." Tong Lu roughly said about her understanding of this role.
After Zhao Sen listened, he suddenly realized, he clapped his hands, "Okay, then add these three lines, you prepare, and we will start shooting in the afternoon." β
Tong Lu's eyes lit up, she didn't expect things to go so smoothly, she immediately went to the dressing room to prepare.
Soon in the afternoon, Tong Lu came to the camera again, she suddenly became a little nervous, her every move now will be reflected in international movies, which is related to her future achievements.
Tong Lu took a deep breath and quietly waited for the director to call to start.
But she didn't wait for the "start", but waited for Director Andrei!
Andre suddenly appeared in the crew, and after seeing Tong Lu, he immediately showed a deep displeasure, and he immediately walked over and asked loudly, "Why is she here?" Who brought her in? Who asked her to make the movie? β
This series of questions is mixed with countless anger, even Tong Lu herself was almost frightened, this Andre's temper is too hot, even if he doesn't like her and doesn't want her to participate in the shooting, he won't be angry.
Tong Lu could see that Andre didn't like herself very much, she didn't want to burden others, after thinking about it, she still took the initiative to stand up, walked in front of Andre, and said very sincerely, "It's my own main request to come in and study, I don't have any malice, I just want to study, I heard that there is still a lack of a group performance here, so I took ......"
The people around her pursed their lips and snickered, Tong Lu didn't know what they were laughing at, could she be wrong? Is this thing that funny? They just like to see people unlucky?
Tong Lu frowned, trying not to care about them.
Andre looked at Tong Lu indifferently, "You want to participate in my movie?" Why? What qualifies you to get involved! β
Despite the other party's bad attitude, Tong Lu still endured it as much as possible.
"Director, I don't know why you are so hostile to me, but I can assure you that I ......"
Before Tong Lu finished speaking, he was interrupted by Andre again, "Okay, I don't want to hear more from you, who let her in!" β
Zhao Sen hurried over, and when he saw Andre being so angry, he immediately apologized, "I'm sorry director, I arranged it, her strength is really good, and it also meets our requirements for the role...... There was really a need for an Asian ensemble in the script, so she was arranged. β
"Is that you? It's not that you don't know my temper, how can you still let her in! AndrΓ© was very unhappy about this.
"But ......"
"I don't want to worry about hearing anything, I changed it, I changed it immediately!"
"Director, in such a hurry, where can I find an Asian group performer?" Zhao Sen said he didn't understand.