458. Differences between domestic and foreign
"Director Mi has cooperated with domestic film and television companies for the first time, and with domestic artists and teams. Do you think there is any difference between you when you were filming in Hollywood in North America?" A reporter asked at the launch conference of the crew of "White Night Chasing the Murder".
"Our crew of "White Night Chase" are experienced practitioners, and they are no worse than the team I did when I filmed American dramas. The biggest difference is that working overtime is a magical thing in North America. Even if you give double overtime pay, not everyone is willing to work overtime. Both behind the scenes and actors in China are quite dedicated in this regard.
Everyone should know that sometimes when filming, the state comes, but the time comes. When in North America, I can only watch the good state pass, and the next day, and I need to find the state again. However, when the good state comes, I ask everyone to get off work, and everyone doesn’t want to continue shooting. This will not only save a lot of time and cost, but also save a lot of capital costs. I am honored to be able to work with such a group of dedicated practitioners.”
The reporter's eyes suddenly lit up.
In the past, some celebrity artists who have been abroad always praise the professionalism and professionalism of foreign people, belittle the domestic team, and talk about the disadvantages in the circle.
Mi Huayuan seems to be much better at being a human being, probably this is also the reason why both sides have different positions.
If domestic celebrities can get into Hollywood crews, they naturally have the intention to go out, so they will definitely not behave badly, so they can only belittle their own family.
However, Mi Huayuan has decided to transfer his career to China, so naturally he will not belittle the domestic team like those stars.
Moreover, most of what Mi Huayuan said is the truth. As for overtime, when filming abroad, it is not that Hollywood crew members are unwilling to work overtime, but the key is that those actors are difficult to serve.
Filming is not a matter of one person or two. As long as one disagrees, the film will not be able to continue.
So, many times, when filming in North America, there is really no overtime.
But it is really different in China. Most people have actually been accustomed to working overtime for a long time. In many cases, actors have no overtime pay at all. If you oppose overtime and get out of the way, people will be called a big shot.
In addition, although I was filming an online drama this time, there were several large companies behind me. Who would be so determined to do such a thing?
Besides, working overtime is really not a bad thing for them. They are a little tired, but they can ensure that the series is completed faster and save time.
Mi Huayuan is the person who has been asked the most questions.
There is no way. The ones selected in "White Night Chase" this time are all acting players. It doesn't mean that there are no stars in the acting players. In fact, the role of the second male lead Zhou Xun is Zhou Fan, a famous domestic powerful actor. However, the road to promotion for powerful actors is usually much tortuous.
Of course, because the protagonist is Zhang Mo, in fact, the choice of supporting roles naturally cannot be overwhelming. Therefore, Zhou Xun's role chose Zhou Fan, who is a powerful actor but not very high in the film pay.
In addition to Mi Huayuan, Zhang Mo naturally attracted much attention from the media.
"Zhang Mo, it is said that at the earliest time, you were determined to play the second male lead, why did you suddenly become the first male lead? Is this related to your father Zhang Li?" The reporter's question was still quite sharp. The signs pointed directly at Zhang Mo, and he just asked directly whether he had become the leading actor by relying on his relationship.
"I know you want to ask me if I have become the male lead by relying on my relationship, right?" Zhang Mo asked back at the reporter.
"So is it?" the reporter asked with a smile.
"If I become the second male lead in this drama, then it's understandable that you think so, but if I become the leading actor, I really don't know why you still think so?"
"White Night Chase" is a super online drama with more than 200 million Chinese coins. What relationship do you think can be worth 200 million? What kind of relationship can make investors joke about 200 million investment?" Zhang Mo said with a sarcastic look on his face.
The reporter who asked the question was also stunned by Zhang Mo's words.
I have to say that Zhang Mo's words are indeed very reasonable.
Yes, indeed, in many film and television works, some things happen when the male and female protagonists are related parties, but if it is a big production, no one will joke about investment.
Even if it is an unspoken rule, most of the time, it is because the strength of both sides is online and the strength is almost different. Then it is possible to use unspoken rules to overwhelm the west wind and get the role.
Instead of just relying on relationships to get roles.
"So are you confident of playing this role well? Do you think your acting skills are competent?" another reporter asked.
"Actually, I am indeed a relationship owner. Because I am a contracted actor of Xingmeng, I get the script earlier than other competitors and can prepare for this role earlier. In order to play this role well, I have been preparing for this role for a long time. So, I admit that I do have an advantage over others in this regard, and it is one of the reasons why I can pass the audition. And if I can pass the audition, it proves that I can and have the confidence to play this role well." Zhang Mo said frankly.
He has reason to be confident, and he is no longer so afraid of being called a relative.
In fact, he does have advantages that others cannot match in this matter.
"Director Mi, is there any difference between Hollywood casting and domestic? It is rumored that there are many actors in Hollywood who get roles by relying on unspoken rules. Is this rumor true?" The media's question is as sharp as ever.
Of course, this is actually something I have said hello before. I am not afraid of you being not sharp, but I am afraid of having no topic.
This question is obviously a question that many people are interested in.
Mi Huayuan naturally had prepared for a long time. It is no secret that such a thing is in North America.
"Actually, I don't understand why everyone thinks that you can get ahead by relying on unspoken rules. Yes, I don't deny that unspoken rules do exist, but in fact, no one will joke about tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of investments.
First of all, as a director, we do have a certain say in casting, but first of all, as a director, we need to consider whether the actor meets the role or not, and whether it can meet the requirements. If an unsuitable actor is chosen to play an important role, then there will definitely be problems in this work. Then as a director, you must be responsible. The reason is very simple. The attractiveness of the unspoken rules is far less attractive than that of the good work. Therefore, those actors who want to become famous need not find relationships, but how to make themselves more powerful! Because if you take a step back, even if you want to use unspoken rules to get ahead, you must first have the strength to compete with others."
Chapter completed!