The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 651 He is an excellent director

Robert De Niro is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood.

Most of the time, when younger generations talk about Hollywood acting greats, they either mention Robert De Niro or Al Pacino.

His style is somewhat similar to Tony Leung Ka Fai. He can be regarded as the actor with a thousand faces, and he can play various roles at his fingertips.

He is seventy-one years old and is still active in Hollywood movies.

This time I took on "Joker", naturally because of the excellent script and Lee Sung-yew's reputation of winning the Palme d'Or twice and Best Director three times in a row.

De Niro likes to challenge a variety of roles. For him, acting is not for money, but to experience a different life in a limited time.

His role in "Joker" was actually not that many. When signing the contract, Lee Sheng-yew said that it would only take De Niro about ten days.

But he liked the script of "Joker" so much that he wanted to witness the entire process of making the movie.

So after the camera is turned on, even if there is no play, he will come and watch.

"Yeah, it's a really great movie."

Moreover, he is quite concerned about face, and has always been worried about this matter.

"Your behavior is really annoying. Young people today don't like someone pointing fingers at them."

De Niro nodded, "Lee has the two most basic qualities of all successful people, one is talent and the other is diligence.

De Niro praised him so much that even Al Pacino became a little curious about Lee Sing Yew.

Hearing this, Al Pacino looked up and saw Joaquin Phoenix leaning against the wall, crying softly.

De Niro looked around, then lowered his voice and said: "You know me, I am indeed a little worried. This story is really good, but Lee is still too young. I want to stay here, maybe I can give some opinions."

I have seen many times, the cameraman is looking for the best camera position on the set and is not satisfied no matter what, but Li stepped forward and easily found the most suitable camera position.

"Good control. He is a great director who has won the Palme d'Or, so you don't need to worry about it at all."

When Robert De Niro was interviewed by reporters, he responded this way as to why he had to stay on the set.

Al Pacino came over. He came to visit the class, saw Li Shengyao, and exchanged a few words with him. Al Pacino then sat down with De Niro.

On this morning, patches of clouds blocked the sun, and the autumn wind blew randomly.

There are also lighting adjustments. Many times, the cameraman and lighting engineer have already noticed the problem before they even notice it.

"We are good friends. You don't need to say such things to me. Are you worried that this young man will ruin such a good story?"

"It's that little guy...Al Pacino."

Needless to say about the setting, he could tell if it would work at a glance.

De Niro nodded, "Yes, Lee is very good. I've been here for a few days and I don't need to mention anything at all. He has the ability to complete a great movie."

Sometimes I really wonder if he has gone through the movie several times in his mind and has complete and correct ideas, so he can find and solve problems so quickly. "

No matter what the play is, no matter what the problem, he seems to be able to solve it easily.

Hollywood has never had such good relationships with top actors.

Several colorful plastic bags were thrown up, and the smell was touching.

When he was young, he was often ridiculed by the media because he was not tall enough.

I am also envious of tall men.

He paused, picked up the coffee on the table, blew in the hot air, and then said: "Do you really want to keep watching the production of this movie?"

Al Pacino nodded after hearing this, "It's very similar to old Martin. They always go through the plot several times in their minds before shooting. With such a director, actors are more relaxed."

Al Pacino paused slightly after hearing his good friend's words.

"For such a young director to receive such a high evaluation from you, it is indeed outstanding."

De Niro laughed, "He is indeed a director. I can say with certainty that although he is tall, his acting skills are incomparable to yours. His acting skills are at the level of a kindergarten kid, while you are at the level of a professor at a top university." "

De Niro smiled, "I think Lee is more precise than the old Martin. He knows very well what kind of performance is needed, what kind of lighting, what kind of scenery, and even the camera angle and the speed of moving the camera. He knows it very well."

Al Pacino nodded, "That's for sure, this is my ability to eat."

"This is a very great movie, with themes similar to those expressed in "Parasite". I believe that when the movie comes out, it will receive very wide acclaim.

The old Martin he was talking about was Martin Scorsese. This boss was very clear about making movies. He would explain in detail to the actors what preparations were needed and what level of performance was required.

De Niro actually doesn't speak much to outsiders and has always been honest in his speech. He has been in Hollywood for almost half a century. What kind of director has he not seen? Now that he is commenting on Lee Sing Yew so much, it is obvious that in his heart Lee Sing Yew is indeed very good.

"Man, is that guy really a director? So tall, so handsome, but not an actor?"

Al Pacino and De Niro were more than just friends, they were confidants.

Al Pacino stood up and looked at Li Shengyao, who was leading the actors to move, and then noticed that the entire set was very quiet. Both the workers and the extras were very quiet. Even when they were doing things, they had a clear purpose. Don't argue with others.

The reporters outside the set of "Joker" were a little noisy.

The godfather wants everything he wants, except that he is a little short.

"Who's coming?"

I am very honored, excited and happy to be involved in such a film production. "

At this moment, a low and suppressed cry suddenly sounded from the center of the shooting.

"What's going on here?"

"That's what that kid is like. He is an experiential actor, and it is easy for his emotions to be affected by his role."

Al Pacino thought for a moment, and then remembered something about Joaquin Phoenix.

"How should we solve it? Is there anyone going to persuade me?"

"No, Lee asked the rest of us not to disturb him and let him vent his emotions."

"is that useful?"

"It works. Joaquin is kind and he can control himself."

However, this time it seemed different. Joaquin Phoenix kept leaning there and crying. Twenty minutes had passed, and he still hadn't recovered.

Al Pacino had a look of sympathy on his face. It can be very uncomfortable for emotional people to be actors sometimes.

"I think I should give him some advice and give him some advice from my elders."

"This is a very sad plot. The male protagonist was bullied and had his salary deducted. He was unable to resist and could only stand against the wall and kick garbage bags.

But I believe he can get through it. He has enough energy in his heart. "

At this moment, Joaquin Phoenix stopped crying and wiped away his tears.

The makeup artist immediately came forward to touch up the makeup.

The set designer came forward to check whether there was any damage to the scene.

Others also took action one after another.

De Niro laughed when he saw this, "You see if this is the case, he can return to normal by himself."

He paused and then added: "Li will tell the actors clearly what kind of performance he needs, and at the same time, he will give the actors enough space to perform. He often discusses with the actors, allowing them to actively seek good performance." changes. In short, as a director, he is really excellent.

The character Joaquin needed to lose weight. At first, he hired a nutritionist to arrange a weight loss plan. Later, he felt that it was too slow, so he chose another method, one apple a day.

This plan received Li's support.

Then you saw that he has lost more than 30 kilograms now, and it is said that he will lose another ten kilograms. However, now that he is filming, Li does not agree to eat so little, so Joaquin once again asked a nutritionist to formulate a weight loss plan. "

Hearing this, Al Pacino nodded, "This is a director who respects actors enough. It is indeed rare. Actors should perform well under him."

……

The sun sets over the mountains and colorful clouds rise in the west.

The streetlights of New York City quickly came on.

From time to time, a siren sounds, as if on the left, as if on the right.

Joaquin Phoenix stood alone in front of the hotel glass window. He lived in a five-star hotel suite arranged by the crew. It was located on the 30th floor. The suite was brightly lit and sprayed with perfume, which had a faint apple scent.

Stand high and see far.

At this time, Joaquin Phoenix could see very far away, and he just watched quietly.

The agent stood behind Joaquin, looking at him with worry.

After taking on the role of Arthur, the male lead in "Joker", Joaquin's mental state has not been very good. Sometimes he bursts into tears, and sometimes he yells inexplicably.

He got into the heart of the character, and many times he observed the world through Arthur.

The agent naturally doesn't like Joaquin's state.

Originally, Joaquin Phoenix was a well-known weirdo in Hollywood. Now that word of this situation has spread, it may affect Joaquin's commercial value.

As for "Joker", it will be a box office hit and win awards.

The agent didn't believe it.

First of all, it is a box office hit. There are so many movies in Hollywood, but none of them have a villain protagonist.

Not to mention that after "Joker" is rated, it is likely to be an R-rated movie.

It would be great if a movie like this could have a box office of 200 to 300 million yuan. Don’t expect it to be a hit or not.

The second is to win awards. Arthur, the male protagonist of "Joker", is a villain. No matter whether it is an Oscar or the top three in Europe, they will not award awards to such a negative film.

From these aspects, the agent was very opposed to Joaquin taking on the role of Joker.

However, Joaquin Phoenix has always been independent. His agent is more like an assistant. He has no right to make suggestions at all and can only listen to Joaquin's arrangements.

Therefore, when Joaquin took over the role of "Joker", he could only watch.

Seeing Joaquin so immersed in the role at this time, the agent couldn't help but said: "Man, it's break time now, should we go out for a drink?"

He knows that Jacques likes to drink, and he hopes to divert Jacques' attention in this way.

Jacques still stared blankly.

When the agent saw this, he could only shout again.

Only then did Jacques come to his senses, and then shook his head, "I don't drink recently."

It's amazing that a drinker like Joaquin Phoenix doesn't drink.

The agent's eyes widened and he looked over with confusion.

"I am working and need 100% concentration. Drinking will affect my state."

Jacques has filmed movies for big directors before, but he always took photos while drinking, but this time it was so formal.

The agent is not sure whether Joaquin really likes "Joker" or because of Lee Sung-yew's relationship.

"Dude, what do you need me to do?"

Jacques thought for a while and then said: "Read the script to me. I want to hear the script."

The agent knew that Jacques had read the script countless times, but he never expected to continue listening to it.

He couldn't help but said: "It's just a DC movie, is it necessary to be so focused?"

"Is necessary."

The agent knew Joaquin's temperament and didn't dare to say anything more. He immediately picked up the script and started reading it.

He is not a big-name agent. He is able to survive in Hollywood only because of Joaquin Phoenix.

Therefore, he indulged him very much and did not dare to say anything about Joaquin's thoughts.

So the agent reads the script, and Joaquin sits in a chair and listens, sometimes drinking coffee.

Three hours passed like this, and Joaquin really didn't drink.

The agent stopped reading until his throat became dry and hoarse.

Joaquin asked him to go back to the house to rest. The manager shook his head, "Man, I want to keep an eye on you. I don't trust you to be alone like this."

Jacques smiled when he heard this, then raised his coffee and took a sip, and said slowly: "You still don't understand me well if you look at me like this.

I can distinguish between reality and drama. Sometimes I cry, laugh, and feel sad uncontrollably, but my emotions are in place and need to be relieved.

Don't worry, I am Joaquin Phoenix now, and I am very calm.

And you know why I asked you to read the script? "

"why?"

Jacques leaned back leisurely, "Of course, in order to have a better performance, "Joker" was started. Even a well-informed person like De Niro recognized Li very much and said that he is a great actor. The director also said that "Joker" must be a classic.

I agree with De Niro.

You only have to go to the set to see how much control Lee has, he knows exactly what effects are needed, and he knows everything that goes into making a good movie.

I feel that "Joker" will be a good movie, and I want to leave a wonderful performance in such a good movie. "

Although Joaquin disdains awards, he feels that awards cannot represent everything.

But he is still very much looking forward to his ability to perform well in a good movie.

When the agent heard this, he looked at Joaquin blankly, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Is De Niro optimistic about "Joker"?"

"Of course, he only had a few days of scenes, but he stayed with the set. He wanted to see and witness the making of a great movie."

The agent understood what Jacques meant, and he took a deep breath, "Is Li so strong?"

"Very strong, really strong. Although he is young, he is not weaker than Ridley and Spielberg."

Ridley Scott and Spielberg are Hollywood film masters.

The agent is no longer worried, "Okay, since you value this opportunity so much, I believe in you and I will fully support you."

(End of this chapter)