Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 173 Established Impression
After agreeing on Alan Arkin, Tang De and others headed to Los Angeles non-stop to find other actors.

At the same time, Mirren and Judy also watched "The Devil Wears Prada" in the theater. When the two went out, they were still discussing Charlize Theron's disfigured acting in the movie.

"It's unbelievable. I didn't expect that Charlize Theron has changed so much." Judy did not pinch Mirren this time, but was very immersed in watching it.

However, Mirren himself was a little disappointed, because the sex scene was not pornographic at all. Although it was revealing, it did not have the effect he expected.

"Yeah, I guess she might win the Oscar this time."

"So this is also Tang's work? I saw him on the poster." Since "Saw", Judy will also care about Tang De's name.

"Yeah, the photography and art direction are all from him. I think it's pretty good, although it's not comparable to "Chicago."

"But I saw that the newspapers were discussing Don's nickname, saying that it was because of his filming that Charlize Theron won the Best Actress."

Mirren frowned and stretched out his fingers to calculate: "It seems that Tang De's works, whether they are MVs or movies, are quite famous."

"Even in the original "Makeover", although Raymond's songs were mediocre, it was also because the MVs shot by Tang De sold very well. I collected two of them." Mirren thought about it carefully and it seemed that it was really what the newspaper said. Same thing.

The only thing that might make waves is the Oscar for Best Actress.

"Sandler, your part is here!"

He is right, Charlize Theron recently won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress, and it can be said that she is in the spotlight.

"Hello, Don." After Adam Sandler saw Don De, he smiled and shook hands with him, and then showed an exaggerated smile: "I have heard your nickname, Good Luck Don De, is it true? ?”

"Okay, I'll be right back!" Adam Sandler smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry, I have to go and do some work first. Let's talk later."

This is also a prediction shared by all media.

By now, he has cast several important actors, and now only the father's role remains.

"So Tang De really benefits singers and actors every time he makes a move?"

But in fact, there are very few movies with female protagonists this year, and Charlize is the most outstanding and eye-catching among them. Among other movies, only Diane Keaton in Love is Compromise and Samantha Morton in Onward to Paradise can compete with them. .

"Hahahaha, I like your humor, man." Adam Sandler laughed loudly, and then said: "Charlize has won a lot of awards recently."

As for Scarlett, the heroine of Lost in Translation, she is far behind these others and is not very competitive.

"I think so." Mirren nodded affirmatively.
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"No problem, then I wish us a happy cooperation!" At six o'clock in the afternoon, Tang De confirmed the role of the mother in the film.

"Our story is like this..." Greta took on the responsibility of telling the script, but just after she said a few words, the crew members suddenly shouted from beside her.

Many media believe that the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress is none other than Charlize.

"No problem, Don, I can't wait." Adam Sandler rubbed his hands and sat on a chair outside the set with everyone.

They had previously contacted many Hollywood comedians who fit the script, but these people were either filming variety shows or filming movies.

Tang De shrugged: "I don't know, I just know that the actors I work with are doing pretty well now."

Adam Sandler, the comedian who left the deepest impression on the hearts of domestic movie fans should be the movie "Remote Control", but what left the deepest impression on people in the movie was not his acting skills, but the seemingly ordinary character. Unsurprisingly, it is a remote control that can control time.

Only Adam Sandler gave a chatty response.

Shortly after the contact was completed, Tang De and his party met the famous comedian outside a certain set.

"Charlize has paid a lot for this." Tang De sighed, and then said: "So let's talk about the script?"

"OK!" Tang De nodded patiently and watched Adam Sandler walk into the set.

Afterwards, the group waited for about half an hour before Adam Sandler finally came out of the set.

"The director has so many demands. You know, he asked me to pretend to be a fool, or a half-demented, half-foolish guy..." He started to complain as soon as he sat down.

Tang De agreed with a few words and then continued: "Let's continue talking about the script."

"Chat, where did you talk about just now?"

"Speaking of the family taking off for the pageant."

Greta and Adam Sandler talked about the plot for more than ten minutes, and after several interruptions from him, they finally came to the end.

However, it was time for him to film again.

Tang De and his team had to endure the chat being paused many times until the filming was completed two hours later. They finally had a chance to talk to Adam Sandler.

It's a pity that Adam Sandler has done something wrong again.

"I'm really sorry. I have another invitation next. Well, I still have ten minutes. Can you finish it as soon as possible?"

Tang De raised his eyebrows: "Okay, Greta."

He signaled Greta not to talk about the plot, and directly said to Adam Sandler: "We have invited Alan Arkin and other capable actors for this movie, and we plan to make a film that is different from the conventional one." family comedy.

"There is no similar film of this style in the United States, so I think this film has a high chance of hitting the Oscars. If you are interested, you can give me a call." He handed over a business card.

"Then I leave this script to you. You can take the time to read it carefully."

Then, Tang De got up with Greta and left the set directly.

Adam Sandler was stunned, then looked at the script in his hand, and said to himself: "Why do you look more anxious than me?"

After walking out of the set, Greta took a breath of fresh air and looked a little worried: "What if Adam Sandler doesn't agree to star?"

"If he doesn't agree, then find someone else." Tang De opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. Tom looked at the surrounding situation through the rearview mirror.

During this time, Tom discovered that many paparazzi and private detectives were following Tang De, so he became more vigilant.

"Ask Jim Carrey if he is interested in starring in a movie that doesn't require so many expressions." Tang De thought it could open his mind.

"Why do you have to find a guy who looks honest and honest? I think Jim Carrey is also a very good choice."

"But his salary?"

Jim Carrey is not a potential stock like Adam Sandler, and his salary is not what the "Little Miss Sunshine" crew can give.

"It doesn't matter, I'll do it." Tang De touched his chin: "I think he must be tired of those movies with rich expressions. He may need a little freshness."

"Okay, then I'll contact him now."

"Just tell him that I invited him to have a meal." Tang De and Jim Carrey met at the Oscars, but they didn't know each other very well.

However, there are so many actors in Hollywood that unfamiliarity is the norm, and everyone is used to being disturbed or invited by unfamiliar people.

"no problem."

While the two were talking about the actors, Tom put the car into gear and started the car.

The ruts of the cars pushed through the standing water on the roadside, causing the water to splash.

Just like the water splash when a glass of water is thrown into ice cubes.

Tang De took a sip of ice water and waited patiently for Jim Carrey's arrival.

It was now the third day after chatting with Adam Sandler. After Jim Carrey received a call from Norton Eyes, he was really interested and agreed to talk about the movie.

It seems that Tang De's guess is correct. Jim Carrey really doesn't want to keep filming movies with exaggerated body expressions.

And when Jim Carrey came to the restaurant and sat down to talk with Tang De, he found that the man was unexpectedly silent.

In other words, he is not similar to him in the movie, as if he left all the exaggerated expressions for the movie, leaving only silence for himself.

After briefly listening to the story of the script, Jim Carrey asked: "This movie seems to be a comedy. How is it different from the previous movies I acted in?"

Tang De explained: "Of course it's different. This movie doesn't require you to make any exaggerated expressions, understand? What I need is a normal father who blindly believes in his career. The so-called comedy is more about Story-wise, not individual performance.”

"Carrey, in all your previous movies, you basically used your physical performance and expressions to attract the audience. But I don't need that. I prefer you to integrate into this role and become Frank, not Jim Carrey. "

"Although I say that, I think that when I play a comedy, I still may not be able to get rid of everyone's established impression of me." Jim Carrey crossed his hands and put them on his chest.

"With all due respect, you can't get rid of it, Kerry." Tang De said bluntly: "Comedians are the most difficult to get rid of impressions. Compared with other actors, it may take you decades to succeed."

"So this thing cannot be successful all at once, and I think the first thing you have to do is to keep the audience from being distracted."

"No drama?" Jim Carrey raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, if you rashly appear in a drama or literary film, other viewers will only think of comedy movies after seeing your face, which will dilute the sense of involvement in your performance." Tang De knocked on the table.

"What you have to do is actually appear in a comedy movie, abandon the body movements that you are proud of, and act in a more restrained way. In this way, when the audience watches the movie, they will not think If you act, you will think you have changed."

"This is a subtle transfer of impression, which is better than directly acting in a sad drama."

After Tang De finished speaking, Jim Carrey fell silent.

After two minutes of silence, Tang De's cell phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and found that it belonged to Adam Sandler.

"Okay, I think what you said makes sense." Jim Carrey suddenly said at this time: "I think I can try what you said. After all, you are a lucky man."

"That's great!" Donde shook hands with Jim Carrey, then stood up and went outside to answer the phone.

"Hey, Sandler, you want to be in a movie? Oh, sorry, that role has already been booked."

"What, who do you want to steal your role?"

Tang De laughed and said: "It was Jim Carrey. Yes, it was that weirdo in disguise who stole your role."

(End of this chapter)