Extracting skills from movies

The next day, in the audition dressing room.

Charlize Theron has completed her styling, and after her makeup and hair are done, she is waiting here.

Yesterday, the selection of other key supporting roles in "Wanted" had already come to an end.

Now only the final selection of today's heroine remains to be decided.

Charlize Theron is known as the 'Diamond of Nancy', so she is certainly not from the Lighthouse Country.

She started her part-time modeling career when she followed her mother to the Lighthouse in her teens to pursue her studies.

At the age of seventeen, she signed a contract with an agency and entered the entertainment industry.

He made his debut film at the age of nineteen and his career has been steadily rising in the following years.

Compared to other actresses, her career has been quite smooth.

Three years after entering the industry, he co-starred with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino in "The Devil's Advocate".

Today, she has reached the threshold of becoming a quasi-A-list actress in Hollywood.

The "Wanted" that we encountered this time is a rare 80 million production.

Producer Claude is a senior producer, while Du Sheng is currently a popular boxing star, singer, movie star and investor.

Although director Timo is not very famous, he is not a novice either, and this is definitely not one of those unreliable crews.

Therefore, after Charlize Theron took the initiative to audition, she also contacted Du Sheng through her close friend Leonardo, in order to increase her chances of getting the role.

In Hollywood, actresses are already at a disadvantage compared to their male counterparts. Opportunities are much scarcer, and the competition is naturally several times more intense.

Every opportunity must be seized and not missed.

Yesterday she heard a piece of gossip that the actor who will play the villain in "Wanted" has been decided, and it is Morgan Freeman, who collaborated with Chinese actor Jet Li in "Danny the Dog" last year!

This made Charlize Theron feel that it was a good omen for herself.

At least it shows that the crew is not as conservative as those in the Lighthouse Country. They only use familiar faces, allowing her to stand on the same starting line as local actresses in the Lighthouse Country.

She also has an idea about the other candidates competing for the leading actress today.

The first person to go in for the audition was the famous Drew Barrymore.

She has Spielberg as her godfather to protect her, so even if she has fallen for a few years, she can still regroup and the jealousy of other actresses is of no avail.

However, Charlize Theron felt that her audition time seemed a little short, and guessed that the result would not be ideal.

Angelina Jolie followed closely behind.

I went in for the interview for a while, but the situation was still unknown.

But seeing that her belly was slightly bulging, it seemed that she had difficulty walking, so I was afraid that it might have some impact.

But if the crew values ​​her fame and is willing to wait for a few months, that’s another matter.

Charlize Theron took a deep breath and put all these chaotic thoughts aside.

She tried her best to adjust her mood and immerse herself in the role wholeheartedly.

In the audition room, Angelina Jolie lifted her wide long skirt and bowed gracefully.

“Ms. Julie, your performance is very appropriate and eye-catching!

We will give you an answer in a few days."

Du Sheng exchanged glances with several others, and after a brief conversation, he smiled and said to Angelina Jolie.

After she left the room, everyone spoke freely without any scruples.

Claude spoke first:
“I think it’s pretty good, her acting skills are beyond reproach.

She switched from a cool-looking killer to a passionate and brave person without leaving any trace. "

Timo also nodded in agreement:

"Angelina is indeed a good actress, and her performance is full of unique charm. The seductive charm that she exudes from time to time is particularly eye-catching."

After watching the performance just now, Du Sheng had to admit Angelina Jolie's strength.

No wonder she quickly rose back to the top after falling from the top due to scandals and a lengthy divorce lawsuit. Her acting skills and temperament are truly top-notch.

But she also had obvious flaws.

She has been a problem girl since she was 14 years old. She has a rebellious personality, seduces her mother's boyfriend, and is keen on self-harm and drug use...

In addition, she also likes to get involved with married men.

Especially after her bisexuality was exposed two years later, Angelina's image and reputation in the public eye plummeted, and her acting career also took a steep decline.

Du Sheng didn't want to find such a heroine. If a scandal suddenly broke out when the movie was popular, it would be troublesome.

Besides, if she is chosen, we will have to wait for several months.

Du Sheng thought for a moment and said in a deep voice:
"Gentlemen, Angelina is indeed a good match in every aspect.
But her agent asked for more than 1000 million yuan in salary, which might be over budget."

In fact, Drew Barrymore's salary was about the same, but everyone did not consider her as an option and just thought she was there for friendly communication.

Claude said:
"But Angelina's fame and influence are much greater than those of other actresses!"

Du Sheng shook his head slightly:

"It's a matter of time. She's not in a good condition to film right now. Can you wait?"

Claude also knew that if the delay continued, 8000 million might not be enough to complete the film.

Then Du Sheng said:
"And our budget is well planned. Once the salary here exceeds the budget, the production funds will be limited."

Claude and Teemo looked at each other, shrugged and said nothing more.

They knew that Du Sheng was making a statement, and that the budget was limited, so they had to spend the money carefully.

As the largest investor, Du Sheng naturally has to strike a good balance.

Although Wanted had achieved great success in its previous life and brought in huge profits,
However, if the investment amount is increased uncontrollably from the beginning, this practice will undoubtedly set a bad precedent for the crew.

Once directors and producers figure out this routine, they will just keep testing the bottom line.

Therefore, we must now take a firm attitude and strictly implement the budget stipulated in the contract without overspending.

If the filming cannot be completed in the end, the corresponding amount will be deducted from the director and producer's salaries.

Timo knew this very well and suggested:

"Maybe we can put Angelina on the shortlist for now.

After all, she is not the only choice, there are several actresses who have not yet appeared. "

Du Sheng and Claude had no objection to this.

At least Angelina is there as an insurance option.

At present, there seems to be no need to argue about this issue.

Maybe you will meet a more suitable candidate next time.

Then, Charlize Theron walked into the interview room.

She was also wearing a tight black leather jacket, which made her S-shaped figure look perfect and charming.

I have to say that Charlize Theron, this Filipino beauty, is indeed outstanding in appearance, and her assassin look is also quite stunning.

However, Du Sheng always felt that her temperament lacked sexiness.

Looking back on her past life, she was known as the "Queen of Serbia" because of her super strong aura, which perfectly interpreted the queen's style. At this moment, Charlize Theron deliberately restrained her aura and tried to interpret her sexy style.

But in Du Sheng's opinion, this does not match his impression of the character.

After careful observation, it is found that Charlize Theron's face is angular, revealing a sharp, heroic, and even somewhat noble look.

The heroine in "Wanted" is set to be beautiful in appearance, cold on the outside but warm on the inside and tough in character.

However, Charlize Theron's appearance is obviously not suitable for this role.

Although she has experience in playing the leading role in adventure films before, this cannot make up for her shortcomings in this drama.

Especially a pair of B, they can’t hold it up!

Du Sheng believes that she is more suitable for playing the role of a strong urban woman.

After Charlize Theron left, he was the first to comment:
"Charlize's appearance doesn't quite match the heroine Foxx, I think she's more suitable to play Janice."

Hearing this, Claude and Teemo smiled at each other, and Claude said:
"Charlize's acting is good, and her salary is only 500 million, but we respect your opinion."

Indeed, Charlize Theron's salary at that time was only 500 million, and it would soar to tens of millions in a few years.

However, Du Sheng did not change his mind just because the price was slightly lower. Role matching is the most important thing.

Timo and Claude let Charlize Theron enter the final round because of Du Sheng's face.

Now that Du Sheng has put forward his own opinion, the two naturally will not refute it just for the sake of refutation.

Not long after, the door was gently pushed open again.

Jessica Alba walked in and saluted everyone.

That kind of pure and enchanting beauty is unforgettable at first sight.

With the blood of five countries, this unique genetic combination makes her skin color and eye color very unique. Her international beauty makes people feel her unique temperament at a glance.

Many people feel that her looks peaked in Fantastic Four.

She danced lightly in the movie, and her stunning turn and look made her the white moonlight in the hearts of countless people.

However, some people think that Jessica Alba's appearance has declined since then.

In this regard, Du Sheng only wants to say:

"Is there something wrong with your eyes?"

In his opinion, Jessica Alba is more charming than ever after the age of 25, and is in no way inferior to Ivanka, who is famous for her sexiness.

Especially those beautiful and charming deep brown eyes, like silky chocolate candies, enchanting and elegant.

Even James Cameron was fascinated by her and made her stand out from 1700 people when preparing to shoot the movie "Dark Angel".

The reason why Jessica has not yet been promoted to a first-line actress is closely related to her figure.

In this era, the mainstream Western aesthetic advocates blondes and white girls, especially those with plump and curvy figures.

For example, Kim Kardashian, who rose to fame as a bag girl, is a representative example.

This pursuit has reached an almost pathological level, affecting the standards of the general public and the entertainment industry.

Therefore, compared with her peers, Jessica Alba looks a little thin, which is what is called "young and thin beauty" among actresses.

What's more, she has a nickname called "Chocolate Beauty". Her bloodline makes her skin not so fair, but because of this exotic style, she is even more gorgeous.
Especially in a crowd, there will be a reasonable attitude of standing out from the crowd.
But in Hollywood, the details of skin color will be magnified countless times.

After seeing the real person, Du Sheng felt a little emotional:

It's a bit of a waste of a beautiful jade.

Even in "Fantastic Four", when Jessica was still a teenager, her sexiness was already very obvious.

Now standing in front of her wearing a short off-shoulder dress, it seems as if the elegant women of the Victorian era have been brought to reality.

At this moment, Du Sheng and Timo looked at each other, and there was a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.

I didn’t expect Jessica Alba’s outfit to look so stunning!
"Ms. Jessica, your outfit today is very appropriate. I think you put a lot of thought into it."

Du Sheng smiled and spoke.

"Thank you."

Jessica smiled and nodded, elegant and charming.

There is no doubt that Jessica Alba's image fits the heroine setting quite well.

There is nothing to say about the appearance, everyone agrees.

Next comes the line recitation session.

She chose a clip of teaching the male protagonist how to practice shooting, which was completed with the cooperation of Du Sheng.

The process went very smoothly, was full of emotion and infectious.

After all, Jessica has aspired to be an actor since she was 5 years old, and was discovered and signed by an agent at the age of 12. With rich acting experience, handling lines is easy for her.

The last and most important part is the performance.

Timo asked his assistant to hand her a line and said:
"Ms. Jessica, please act out the scene where the heroine meets the hero for the first time..."

For candidates who enter the final interview, there is no need to set a strict preparation time, and try to be as lenient as possible.

Jessica read the lines carefully for a few minutes, then asked politely with a charming smile:
"Dear Du, can I trouble you again?"

"No problem at all."

Du Sheng stood up immediately.

He walked up to Jessica, thought for a moment, and then asked:

"Jessica, do you mind the reverse kiss scene later?"

Although it's just a performance, some female stars may have concerns about it, especially during the audition stage.

As Jessica is a quasi-A-list star in Hollywood, Du Sheng felt it necessary to ask in advance.

Jessica pursed her lips slightly and responded with a smile:

"No problem at all."

In fact, since being promoted to the second line, Jessica's style has changed dramatically.
She transformed from a pure and innocent girl to a bold and gorgeous actress, and started shooting some restricted movies with quite large scale.

For example, she became famous for her sexy and healthy figure as a dancer in "Sin City".

Therefore, a simple kiss was no challenge at all for her.

This scene tells the story of the protagonist Wesley who was shopping in a supermarket and suddenly encountered a fierce gunfight.

A mysterious beauty with agility and accurate shooting appears.

She easily dodged enemy bullets and launched an extreme counterattack.

Finally, in a firm and commanding tone, she asked Wesley to follow her.

Wesley hadn't recovered yet, and stumbled under the pull of the mysterious beauty. The two sides had an indescribable contact...

For popcorn movies, the routines are basically the same three tricks.

In addition to explosions, actions, and stunts, emotional lines are naturally indispensable.

But if it is too ordinary, it will be difficult to guarantee the box office, so anti-routine is inevitable.

………(End of chapter)