Chapter 12: Simple Auditions, No Card Playing Required
In the blink of an eye, three days later.
The location was a small audition room at Nortel, and Chu Xuan could do it with a phone call to the director, which was still no problem.
There is basically no decoration on the scene, there is a bottle of water on the table and stool of the crew in front, and a red banner is hanging above it, indicating the name of the crew or something, and then it is empty.
But the mountain is not high, and if there is an immortal, Chu Xuan and Ning Hao are still very satisfied.
"Hiroko, I'm going to make a cameo appearance as a summoner today."
Huang Bo was very excited, he didn't expect fate to be so interesting, he was not only determined, but also able to watch the audition on the spot, it was a fantasy before, so he said happily:
"Okay, Director."
Ning Hao flipped through the list, there were not many people coming, there were only about a dozen, this is still Nortel compatriots, but they seem to be thinking about the pros and cons, after all, many people are not short of acting, and there is no publicity on their side, and it is just like that.
Among them, there are only three male protagonists who came, and one of them politely refused, so he sighed even more.
"Lao Chu, it seems that we are not very popular, this is, to be honest, I am a little injured."
Chu Xuan didn't feel disappointed, this is also very normal, he is not Zhang Yimou, everyone loves him, if he didn't say to the outside world that this is a project of China Film, it will definitely be released, otherwise he will really be fooled everywhere, and the director is not easy to mix.
So he just smiled, "yes, so I have to work hard, but the next one will be different." ”
Ning Hao couldn't help but nod when he looked indifferent, his partner's ability to resist pressure is very strong, except that he looks like a little fresh meat, but his behavior is a man!
"Hiroko, let's call someone, let's start directly, in order."
Soon, the first actor came, and his pace seemed very eager, and he looked quite excited.
"Hello two directors, I'm Yuan Hong, thank you for the invitation, thank you for giving me this opportunity, I will redouble my efforts, if I do something wrong, just scold me, I will correct it."
Chu Xuan nodded but didn't speak, he was very impressed by this young man, he had played Yang Kang, he was relatively handsome, with a sharp and angular outline, a pair of double eyelids, the tails of the eyes were raised, the corners of the eyes were round, there were lying silkworms, the corners of the eyes were moderately sharp, and there was a hint of cuteness.
Huang Bo took out a piece of paper and handed it over, he is not only a summoner today, but also an accompanist, the crew is all in Seoul, there is really no one, Chu Xuan called him and he volunteered to come.
Ning Hao spoke, he was mainly responsible for dialogue and putting forward reference opinions, Chu Xuan was responsible for nodding and playing handsome, no, it was the existence of pressure, because if the actor faced the director because of nervousness and other reasons, resulting in abnormal performance, then basically there was no need to try, just go to the next one.
"Give you five minutes, this is a little fragment, although I appreciate that you came from Shanghai on purpose, but you still have to rely on yourself, come on."
Yuan Hong hurriedly took two deep breaths and tried to calm down, "I understand." ”
Soon, five minutes passed.
Huang Bo sighed and frowned, he put down his hand again if he wanted to cheer up, and simply put on a bad look, "Earn 300,000 a month, just like you said, just break up the gang." ”
Yuan Hong shook off Huang Bo's hand and said nonchalantly: "Lao Tzu caused the trouble himself, and he will carry it alone." ”
Huang Bo wanted to speak and stopped, but he didn't say anything yet.
Yuan Hong looked unconvinced again, "He doesn't let Lao Tzu raise it, Lao Tzu has to raise it, Lao Tzu will raise it for him!" ”
After speaking, he sat on the stool on the other side in one breath, and the aftertaste of a little indignation did not disappear.
"Stop, thank you for your performance."
A very simple dialogue ends with the scene in the moment.
Chu Xuan spoke at the right time, Yuan Hong stood up, still a little at a loss, he didn't know if he had passed, after all, he hadn't read the full script, but he agreed very happily after receiving the call, and then bought a ticket and went on the road without saying a word!
Before his roommate Hugo could analyze the situation, he hurriedly took a taxi and left.
Therefore, he was very uneasy in his heart at the moment, he was afraid of being drunk, and looked at Chu Xuan with great anticipation.
It's just that after the whole performance, it can only be said that Yuan Hong is worthy of being a native of Jiangcheng, and his accent is completely right, but after all, he is much younger, although he tries his best to get close to a lonely person who is thirty years old, has no daughter-in-law and no savings, but only has a strong feeling of sorrow, and his inner helplessness and compromise are not shown.
Chu Xuan only saw that his expression didn't look like Mo Sanmei's image at all, but a bit of a youth drama, this is not simply a matter of acting skills, but life experience, and the natural traces of time are difficult to perform.
"I'm sorry, you are far from the third sister Mo in my mind, but you don't have to be discouraged, this role just doesn't fit you, keep going, you will meet a better one."
Chu Xuan made a judgment directly, of course he could also say "Go back and wait for the news, I will notify you when the decision is made" and so on, but in his opinion, this is a complete waste of other people's time, and this kind of waiting is really not good, it is better to say it directly.
Yuan Hong was very disappointed, and unconsciously lowered his head, but he was not so sad that he was a little ashamed.
"Thank you for the opportunity given by the director, I will work hard in the future."
After finishing speaking, he was about to leave, Ning Hao and Chu Xuan glanced at each other, and then took the initiative to say: "There are other roles, maybe there are not many scenes, but it won't take long, if you have time, you can try it." ”
Yuan Hong stopped and thought about it, this trip can't be in vain, at least the travel expenses have to be earned, so he nodded and agreed.
Soon, he walked out with a small stack of notebooks.
"It would be better for him to act in costume films, and he is not suitable for the protagonist in the movie, and there are restrictions on supporting roles."
Ning Hao said a few words simply, and the role he was given was a male N, but there was no way, there were really not many roles in this play, and the main scenes were focused on three people and a child.
"Alright, the next one is the little girl."
After a while, a mature and charming middle-aged woman came in with a little girl with braided hair.
"Hello director, this is my daughter Guan Xiaotong, Tongtong, Director Chu in the middle, Director Ning next to him, and you can call Uncle on the other side."
Li Jun introduced everyone, she is a very responsible mother, and she knows the entertainment industry relatively well, because her husband is the drama actor Guan Shaozeng, and after receiving the call, he specially asked him to find someone to understand Chu Xuan, and then agreed.
Chu Xuan looked over with a smile, he naturally didn't have to be straight about treating the little girl, and Xiao Xiaotong at this time was much better looking than when he grew up, he thought so anyway.
"Come here, will my brother be friends with you? I have a gift for you. ”
Chu Xuan beckoned, and the little girl ran over, then picked up the stool she put aside with a slight force, and pointed to the little Nezha in the sub-camera and said:
"Isn't it as cute as you?"
Guan Xiaotong tilted her head to show a little girl's smile, and one of her front teeth was missing, "It's good-looking, I'll play her big brother, right?" ”
Chu Xuan nodded, "Yes, but you have to put in some effort, when the time comes, let your mother find a teacher from Sichuan and Chongqing to teach you well, you have to say the lines in their dialect, if you say it well, what about the eldest brother, I will draw you a picture and give it to you, okay?" ”
Guan Xiaotong's eyes were full of joy, "Then say it, pull the hook!" ”
"Okay, this is our agreement, come on!"
After Chu Xuan and Guan Xiaotong communicated happily, they discussed the specific contract with Li Jun, including living conditions, filming time, etc., and finally when it came to the salary, it was determined that 80,000 yuan was the price of sixteen Huang Bo.
"Tongtong, we should go, don't disturb my brother's work."
Li Jun saw that she was about to take her daughter and leave.
However, Chu Xuan had an idea,
"Ms. Li Jun, when the time comes, you should go with you, why don't you take the opportunity to play a role? When you grow up with your daughter, it will be a beautiful thing for you to remember in the future, what do you think? ”
Li Jun was stunned for a moment, although she seemed to be very good, she still refused, she was not an actress, "Director Chu thank you for your kindness, but I still forget it, I'm afraid of causing you trouble." ”
Chu Xuan didn't reply directly, but looked at Guan Xiaotong, "Tongtong, do you want to act with your mother, and she will be another identity in the play, just like... Role-playing. ”
Guan Xiaotong frowned lightly and thought, but turned his head and asked curiously, "Is my brother fun?" ”
Chu Xuan just smiled and said:
"I'll make it fun."
"Then I want to act with my mother."
Guan Xiaotong is very happy, no one cares about his feelings when filming before, so he keeps making requests, it's better to be the brother in front of him.
Li Jun smiled helplessly, "I'm still a little worried." ”
Chu Xuan said seriously: "Don't worry, there won't be many scenes, if you play Mo Sanmei's sister, just make a cameo, I won't joke about the shooting, please believe me." ”
In the end, she agreed, but she didn't expect to come this time, and she joined in, and she had to ask her husband for advice when she went back.
"Okay, thank you Director Chu."
Afterwards, Chu Xuan personally took Guan Xiaotong's little hand and sent them out, and finally the little girl grimaced and told herself not to forget the agreement.
After returning to his seat, Ning Hao said sourly: "You are a little dangerous, you always want not to suffer!" ”
Huang Bo was very sad, "Why are you all brothers, but I am uncles?" It's too much to not give me a chance to speak! ”
"Okay, let's go next, there are still a few people left, make sure early and let the actors have time to practice."
Chu Xuan lazily explained, those who know me say that I am worried, and those who do not know me say what I want?
The next person to come in was Gao Hu, and it was indeed unlucky to say that he was unlucky, but he really made a mistake when he made a mistake, but now he is still a good young man, and Chu Xuan will not look at him with eyes.
What's more, Huang Bo deliberately wanted to repay the favor, Chu Xuan also followed his wishes, and at the same time he was Huang Bo's hometown, and the reason why Huang Bo was able to play "Get on the Car" in 00 was introduced by him.
"Hello two directors, I'm actor Gao Hu, please take care of me."
When Chu Xuan saw someone coming, what did he say about his appearance, after shaving his head, he looked a bit like a sharp bean, his image was actually not good, but he really made a name for himself with his acting skills.
He and Huang Bo both belong to the acting school, but the difference is also obvious, if he is a "fried clam" with a hard appearance and a soft heart, while Huang Bo is a "lion head" that everyone loves and is down-to-earth.
"Yes, like that, Hiroko said before that you will definitely be able to act well, let's not talk about the old things first, wait and see, and get ready to start."
Chu Xuan's words made Huang Bowei embarrassed, but he was also very moved, because he had been thinking about returning, but what chance could he have?
It's just that I didn't expect Chu Xuan to really think about it, and he was happy for him at the time, and now he has taken the initiative to give himself a favor.
"Okay, thank you director, Hiroko, let's go."
Gao Hu hadn't had an accident at this time, and his career was going well, so his mental state was quite good, and he was also thirty years old, and his understanding of life after a few years in the circle was still enough.
Five minutes later, I briefly partnered with Huang Bo, it looked like that, and I could shoot it after polishing it well.
Ning Hao looked at Chu Xuan, and when he saw that he was thinking, he took the lead in expressing his opinion, "It's okay overall, your idea is right, I don't have any opinion, but we still have to discuss it before we can make a decision." ”
Gao Hu nodded, and then said a few words to Huang Bo before preparing to leave.
It stands to reason that the matter is over now, but Chu Xuan still suddenly asked:
"Eh, you know how to drive?"
Gao Hu turned his head and was stunned, "Yes, don't worry, director, my skills are okay." ”
Chu Xuan ignored it, and just said: "After all, driving is a very dangerous thing, you have to be careful, and sometimes pay more attention." ”
Gao Hu didn't quite understand what it meant, but nodded in agreement and went out.
"Lao Chu, you are worried too much, how can there be so many accidents, and it is none of your business."
Ning Hao was a little puzzled, thinking that he had made a mistake and liked to preach.
Chu Xuan just sighed with emotion: "Who can know if it will be tomorrow or an accident that will come first?" ”
"You two should also pay attention, safety is not a joke, the driving is not standardized, relatives are in tears, I don't want to collect your corpses!"
"Bah, what are you talking about?"
Ning Hao couldn't help it, and then said depressedly:
"Eh, we don't seem to have a car, where are we going to drive?
I don't have a driver's license! If you open it, you will be arrested, so you can save this heart. ”
Huang Boshen nodded approvingly,
"I don't know when I can buy a car with my salary, a Santana is 200,000!
Let's talk about it later. ”
Ning Hao picked up the topic and asked:
"Okay, we'll take notice, so how about Gao Amber? I really think it's okay. ”
Huang Bo also hurried over, if he could, of course he wanted Gao Hu to play, but he was very emotionally intelligent and honestly didn't speak.
Chu Xuan shook his head slightly and said: "Everything else is fine, it's just too high, it's a little better to match with people, let Deng Chao come in, compare it, you have to give people a chance." ”
"Okay, you're the director, you have the final say."
Ning Hao understands very well, Gao Hu's height of nearly 190, just standing next to Huang Bo and directly taller by nearly a head, it is indeed not good to match people, the current male actors on the market are between 175-180 is very good, and the aesthetics are not very good if they are low or high.
Only Huang Bo sighed, but there was nothing to say, and he did his best.
Soon, a spirit guy came in.
"Hello director, I'm Deng Chao, from Nanchang."
A flat head, at first glance, it looks ordinary, but after looking back, there are many beautiful and handsome guys in the entertainment industry, but there is always something special about him that can be remembered.
"Hello, let's go directly to the on-site assessment, let's say a scene, you raised a daughter, but her biological mother came back, for the sake of the little girl's future, you handed over your daughter to her, but learned that she ran away in the middle of the night because she came to look for you, so what will you do?"
Chu Xuan was not polite, it was a difficult audition, a scene, and then think to yourself, this is a difficult problem for actors, after all, what you understand and what the director understands can be the same thing?
But it's not too difficult, the most difficult thing should be that the king of sunglasses directly put on a music, and then said to the actor: Act, I want this feeling, and then nothing...
Deng Chao licked his mouth, the basic framework is there, and he has met several auditions, so he is not surprised, so he thought about it, and then said:
"Director, give me five minutes."
Soon, Deng Chao was ready to finish.
I saw him stumbling and almost kneeling, but his face was panicked, and then he groped for things around him with both hands like steps, and then sat down with his ass, biting his lip unconsciously, and then frowned, clenched his fists as if thinking about where the girl would go, and as if he was blaming himself, but in a trance, he quickly got up, and muttered in his mouth:
"Where will it be... Where will it be... Don't panic, don't panic... Daddy will find you, don't be afraid..."
Ning Hao saw that he was almost done, so he asked softly: "Lao Chu, there is no such thing in the script, do you want to add a play?" ”
Chu Xuan shook his head:
"No, but the live audition, of course, is free, I just want to see if he has the heart to be a father, after all, the doubt he gave me before was that he was a little younger, and now it looks like a little makeup and a little beard is perfect."
Ning Hao nodded: "What about Gao Hu, I think they can both of them." ”
Chu Xuan didn't answer, just waited for Deng Chao to finish the performance, and then asked:
"Okay, thank you for the performance, it's only been about a week since I left filming, can you speak Seoul dialect during this time?"
Deng Chao immediately said, "I can leave Seoul today, and then live there, and the dialogue will be directly learned from the locals, and I am a southerner, and I have been to Seoul several times, so it is not difficult for me." ”
Chu Xuan nodded at Ning Hao, and did not delay, since it was suitable, there was no need to pretend to be posturing.
"Okay, that's you, do you have any other requirements?"
Deng Chao shook his head, "I'm a big man or something, it's no problem for me to live in an eight-person room." ”
Ning Hao was next to him, "Where did you think of our crew, at most there are only four people!" ”
Deng Chao's mood also relaxed, he thought it was no longer a show when he looked at Gao Hu with a relaxed face outside, but he didn't expect the peak to turn around, it seems that God still favors him, maybe he is its most beautiful boy!
Then the contract was signed, with a salary of 100,000 yuan and 20 Huang Bo.
Subsequently, one actor after another came in, some were successfully selected, and some needed to be considered.
Until the end, the audition ends.