"Then let's get started!" Zheng Shuping picked up the pen in his hand and made a decision directly.
So he spoke in a low voice: "Director Zheng, I think "The Martian" is more like a daily life sketch, which needs to be real and grounded. It is not as exciting as other science fiction thrillers. The unknown world does not require advanced theories.”
Obviously there was nothing at hand, but Xu Jiayan seemed to have gotten disinfectant and poured it on the wound. His pale face was squeezed into a ball, as if he was stimulated by the disinfectant.
Lin Han experienced this kind of opportunity to audition for big-name superstars for the first time, and he was particularly curious. There were not many opportunities like this, so he planned to study hard.
If the overall atmosphere was made heavy and serious, would it still be The Martian? "The Martian" is not a comedy, but it has a lot of comedy elements in it.
The first actor who walked in wearing a space suit looked very familiar to Zheng Shuping. He was almost one of his royal team members, Xu Jiayan, the first Chinese Cannes best actor.
Zheng Shuping asked the staff to hand a thin piece of paper to Xu Jiayan to delineate the scope of the audition.
During the audition, different scripts will be announced to them temporarily, which are just short clips. They have to perform the most suitable Li Yunfan under limited conditions.
After the performance, Lin Han couldn't help but nod. This level is a little more delicate than Matt Damon's acting skills on Earth. Matt Damon's face is closer to the public and less handsome. Xu Jiayan is as handsome as "Gravity" George Clooney.
As soon as he entered the acting scene, Xu Jiayan's demeanor changed. He limped in from the gate, covering his waist with one hand and taking off his helmet with the other hand.
Lin Han frowned on the side. It is true that "The Martian" is a serious rescue science fiction film, but the tone in the novel is indeed relaxed and happy. Even if it encounters many setbacks, it can be faced with optimism. A person can live alone on Mars. Entertain yourself, even have a funny side.
Having said that, Lin Han didn't stop any longer and walked quickly towards the inside of the studio. At this time, the actors in the waiting area wearing astronaut suits from the China Space Administration were more or less holding Reading "The Martian".
Zheng Shuping's statement is applicable to most movies, but it is not so wonderful for "The Martian". Its style is very different from other science fiction movies and novels. It is precisely because of this uniqueness that it stands out from the vast sea of books. stand out.
Normally these top-level male stars are almost invisible, but now they appear in an audition for a movie. If the paparazzi find out, they will probably have to surround the studio.
Lin Han will give in in other aspects, but he is very stubborn when it comes to his own works. These are the novels and movies he brought from the earth. If Zheng Shuping ruins them, he will be ashamed of the staff and creations on the earth. By!
The protagonist Li Yunfan occasionally laughs at himself, is silly, and sometimes is sarcastic in the movie. He is an energetic technical geek, not the serious astronaut who explores space as Zheng Shuping said.
This scene seems a bit weird. There are so many astronauts reading a book together. If it weren't for confidentiality, Lin Han would have taken a photo. This is definitely the best advertising blockbuster for the "Mars" novel.
Dizziness caused by excessive blood loss, muscle twitching caused by severe pain in the waist wound, face showing pain, and even beads of sweat on the forehead can be seen.
"Director Zheng, "The Martian" is different from other movies. If you have read the novel, you should find that humor runs throughout. Of course, it is not a comedy, but the optimism of the protagonist is more important, not the traditional tension. A thrilling and heart-wrenching rescue movie."
As for the audition order of some people in the middle, they have to rely on their own connections and the strength of their agents and agencies. The resources in the entertainment industry are all torn out.
Status in the entertainment industry is strict and connections are very important. The order of auditions is almost based on their star level. Big-name superstars must be at the front, and they cannot be kept waiting. Moreover, the first performance is also the most memorable. . Little Transparent will be at the end of the queue, even if he comes first.
"If a science fiction film is not exciting and exciting, and does not explore Mars, it will be too dull. The audience will not be willing to see such a plain-water movie in the cinema. Movies are different from novels, they require more ups and downs. , keeping the audience glued to their seats until the end."
Lin Han looked attentively at the performance of the actor who was famous for his delicate and expressive acting skills. At the same time, he sketched in his head how he should shoot here if he were the director, how to arrange the camera position, and what level the actors should reach. qualified.
"Jiayan, take a look at the script and perform a scene where Li Yunfan operates on himself. Remember to look at the camera."
Without the main elements, "The Martian" has lost its soul. Lin Han did not want to encounter this situation, so he argued with reason.
As the president of the company, Li Li is the producer, and the specific matters of the crew are handled by producer Zhong Heng. After he saw that the time was almost up, he asked the four people around him: "Everyone, if it's almost the same, let's start. , there are more than 40 actors who need to audition in the morning."
At the same time, I also noticed the protagonist’s optimistic character and simple self-deprecation. Although it was not mentioned in the script or novel, it was very consistent with the character’s setting.
"No problem, now I'll do it myself?" Xu Jiayan's attitude was very good. There were no lines in the script. Everything had to rely on his own imagination.
It was a waste of time to sharpen their guns in battle. They didn't get Lin Han's fresh script, so they could only memorize the scenes from a thick novel.
Li Li felt like his head was spinning. What was happening? The two of them actually started to fight each other.
For the first time, he was worried about the future of the movie, but this was not the time to give in. He replied: "Writing a novel is indeed a great thing. This is a movie adapted from a novel. I hope Director Zheng will respect it." Original work. If all aspects have to be changed, then it is better to create an original script. Why does it have to be called The Martian!"
Xu Jiayan was a little stunned when he saw the few people on the judges' bench. How could these two young people come to be judges and give their opinions? Li Li is the president of Chang'e Pictures, so the other young man should be the screenwriter and original author of the novel.
He performed local anesthesia, washed the wound, and gave himself stitches. Xu Jiayan's performance was very complete. His self-hypnosis and encouragement during the stitches, and his collapse after the stitches were all very convincing.
The lineup of five people is not small. All they have to do is to finalize the list in the morning and select the remaining supporting roles in the afternoon, so the task is quite heavy.
Xu Jiayan panted heavily and sat on the prepared chair. He pressed the wound with one hand and took off half of the spacesuit with the other hand, leaving only a solid-color T-shirt.
Looking up at the ceiling, his chest and abdomen kept rising and falling, and his performance was very expressive.
At this time, there were several people sitting on the judges' table. Zheng Shuping, who was sitting among them, was meticulously flipping through the script, the list of actors, and information, so that he could remember things easily when the time came.
"I have read your novel. The plot is very good, but science fiction should be rigorous." Zheng Shuping couldn't stand the so-called natural laughter in the novel, and he couldn't get it at all. "Writing novels is not a great thing. Every director is a master of story telling, so don't look at us with your thinking."
People who are familiar with "The Martian" are familiar with the novel's protagonist being stabbed in the waist by an antenna. This is only a few sentences in the novel, but in the movie script it is an important part in shaping the protagonist's image.
The slightly distorted face looked a little solemn. From time to time, he closed his eyes tightly and clenched his teeth, and his lips seemed to be enduring great pain.
Xu Jiayan, who is now in his forties, seems to be very well-maintained. He has both handsome appearance and mature charm. He has sufficient qualifications, but he lacks commercial blockbusters, so he chose "The Martian" this time to achieve commercial movie success. success.
Lin Han's position was at the far end. After saying hello to Li Li and another director of photography and the producer next to him, he focused on the materials in front of him.
Who knew that Zheng Shuping didn't have a smile on his face. He said to Xu Jiayan: "The script does not have enough tension here, and your acting skills are not very convincing. How could a botanist and astronaut be so optimistic and calm about doing this for himself?" The surgery is so skillful. And your humor is a bit superfluous here. What we are shooting is not a comedy. Jiayan, you have disappointed me!"