Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 149 Big Bird
Although Edward Norton did not win an Oscar later, he was nominated several times and gave wonderful performances in films such as "Fight Club", "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Birdman".

But the people who came to audition today are all good.

Casey Affleck, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Paul Walker, Ryan Phillippe, etc.

Some are Oscar winners, some are Golden Globe winners, first-line stars, etc., and none of them is less famous than Edward Norton.

Link did not interfere with the specific choice of actors, and he gave the casting power to Ms. Thomas and Daniel DeVito.

They have been in this industry for many years and make a living by their ability to judge people. They are professional in selecting actors. If they choose the wrong person and are criticized after the movie is released, it will also be a stain on them.

Therefore, they are very cautious when selecting actors for the movie, even more cautious than him as a director.

This is also the reason why Link felt confident in handing over the casting work to them.

"Edward Norton and the previous actors are all very talented. They are top-notch among the new actors I have auditioned. If they have enough opportunities, they will have a great chance of becoming stars in the future."

Ms. Thomas, cigarette in hand, ticked and crossed out Edward Norton's audition sheet.

"So do you have a best candidate in mind?"

Sophia asked.

“No, this movie is an ensemble drama, and choosing the leading actors depends not only on their individual performances, but also on the coordination between the actors, like Ben Affleck and Edward Norton.

Ben Affleck is tall and has a somewhat aggressive appearance, while Edward Norton is introverted and has a weak temperament. If he is used as the male lead, he will be suppressed by Ben Affleck during the performance, which will look contradictory and affect the quality of the film. "

Ms. Thomas said.

Link nodded. This was also what he was thinking.

Compared with the Chinese entertainment industry, the Hollywood film industry is relatively professional when it comes to casting.

For example, the position of casting director has a clear division of labor in a Hollywood film crew. The director is responsible for making the film, and the casting director selects the actors. Although there are unspoken rules, they are only a minority.

Most film projects have their lead actors carefully selected by casting directors.

The casting director is accountable to the production company and must bear certain responsibilities if the casting fails.

The Chinese film crew is a relatively makeshift team, and the casting work is often done by producers, directors, assistant directors, film company owners, coal bosses, etc., which lacks some professionalism.

This is one of the reasons why Hollywood movies look more sophisticated.

"Next actor, please."

"Next, Mr. Ryan Phillippe."

The staff member shouted from outside the office door.

"I'm here!"

A young and handsome blond boy stood up.

"Edward, how do you feel?"

When they saw Edward Norton coming out, Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix immediately went to greet him.

Edward Norton shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's hard to say. I followed their requirements and tried my best to act. I can't say for sure whether it was good or bad."

"Did Link comment on your acting?"

Ben Affleck asked.

"No, Ms. Thomas was the only one who spoke from beginning to end."

"me too."

Ben Affleck breathed a sigh of relief.

"What is Link doing in there? Is he watching you perform?"

Cole House came closer and asked.

"No, he was sitting in the corner with a folder in his hand. I don't know if it was our information or something else."

"It's so stressful. It would be better if I auditioned in front of you, so I don't have to worry about Link staring at me."

"You can't think like that. If you are selected, you will have to work with Link on the crew. If you don't perform well now, you won't be able to perform well on the crew."

"That's different. If you pass the audition, you'll have a contract. If you don't perform well, just perform it a few more times. You don't have to worry about being fired." Several people huddled together and whispered.

A few minutes later, Ryan Phillippe came out of the office and Joaquin Phoenix was called in.

"Joaquin, come on!"

Several people patted Joaquin Phoenix on the shoulder to cheer him on.

Joaquin had participated in many auditions and was not nervous at first, but when he saw so many people cheering for him, he suddenly became nervous.

After arriving at the audition office, Joaquin politely greeted several people and sat on a chair at the instruction of Ms. Thomas.

"Mr. Phoenix, please follow my instructions and act out the following scenario. You are in adolescence and are full of fantasies about the opposite sex. You see two hot girls passing by."

Joaquin was silent for a few seconds, raised his head and looked left and right, then suddenly his eyes fixed on one place with a lustful expression on his face. His gaze moved from far to near, as if the girl was coming from the opposite side.

When the girl came closer to him, Joaquin pursed his lips and whistled, a lewd smile on his face.

Then he restrained himself again.

"The show is over!"

"In the second paragraph, you were bathing in the bathroom when you suddenly slipped and fell into the bathtub."

Joaquin thought for a few seconds, stood up and took two steps, then suddenly staggered, fell to the ground, and struggled for a few times.

"Your neck is caught tightly in the threads of the tub curtain and you can't breathe."

Joaquin lay on the ground, grabbing his neck with both hands, pulling at both sides as if he was pulling a silk thread, holding his breath, and his face gradually turned red.

"You tried to stand up, but found the inner wall of the bathtub was so smooth that you couldn't stand up with your feet."

Joaquin moved his feet vigorously, his hands still grasping his neck, and his face became even redder.

"you are dead!"

Joaquin was twisting on the ground like a fish that had been landed. His face turned blue. After struggling for a few seconds, his head tilted and he lay motionless on the ground, dead.

Link looked at him and smiled. Joaquin's acting talent was no worse than his brother River's, but he was still growing and his acting skills were a little exaggerated.

"Mr. Phoenix, please stand up and try your lines next."

After trying out a few lines for male lead Todd, Joaquin Phoenix left the audition office.

"Joaquin and his brother River look nothing alike, and Casey Affleck and Ben look the same. If you don't look at the information, you can't tell they are brothers."

Sophia laughed.

"Joaquin and Cassie are better actors than their brother."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, River and Ben are both handsome. In some movies, being too handsome is actually a disadvantage, just like Ben Affleck, whose face always has the same expression. If he were uglier, it would be more difficult for him to get roles. He might try to hone his acting skills and improve his competitiveness."

"Director Lin Ke is right. This is the case of the early bird catches the worm. The bird that flies faster may not necessarily fly farther. This phenomenon is also very common in the entertainment industry."

Ms. Thomas said.

"Link, what bird are you?"

Sophia blinked and smiled mischievously.

"Big Bird!"

"Are you being a hooligan?"

"No, seriously, in Chinese mythology there is a giant bird called 'Kun'. When its wings are spread out, they are several thousand meters long, and its back is also several thousand meters long. When its wings are spread out, it can cover the sun and the moon. If it flaps its wings gently, it can fly from the earth to Mars."

"Haha, it turns out to be a science fiction novel. Is this your new book? I hope there will be this kind of big bird in your new work."

Sophia glanced at his lower body and her eyes became ambiguous.

"Ahem! Next one, please, Mr. Casey Affleck."

Daniel DeVito shouted.

(End of this chapter)