097. Urgent audition)
There are actually only two main characters in "Father", father and daughter, and the role of father is the top priority.
It can be said that what the film needs is an actor who not only needs box office appeal, but also needs to be a superb acting.
After all, Wang Yifan wants to make a big fuss in this wave. Although there have been examples of actors and actresses unable to lift box offices in recent years, looking at those movies that have made big box office hits, which one is really played by newcomers?
When using celebrities, the most important thing is to be reflected in a fame, which can make the promotion of movies more convenient.
In summary, if a newcomer is a starring actor, the lower limit is low and the upper limit is also low, and when a star is a star, the lower limit is high and the upper limit is also high. Of course, this cannot be said to be 100%, but the upper limit can be determined.
Some people say that newcomers win awards as soon as they debut, but who has ever heard of newcomers winning box office championships in movies that newcomers win?
In the first movie, Wang Yifan had no choice but to do so. At that time, who would have been famous actors who were willing to come?
The second part is unnecessary because after all, it is a movie with a piecemeal story collection, but now, the third part "Father" needs a box office presence.
Wang Yifan's requirements for the actors of the father in "Father" should not be too old, because after all, the movie spans more than ten or twenty years, and the characters also go from young and middle-aged to old age.
Therefore, actors need to be the kind of person who can play young and old.
In this way, there are actually not many suitable actors. On the one hand, you also need to consider cost-effectiveness. After all, the cost of "Father" is definitely higher than the previous two movies, but it is still a medium- and low-cost drama.
Wang Yifan received 10 million in the director and screenwriter's pay, and the total cost will definitely not exceed 30 million. Even if the production cost is 30 million, if you want to hit the Spring Festival period, the promotion and distribution cost will at least exceed the production cost.
The more popular the schedule, the more promotional and distribution costs are needed. There is no way, and advertising costs are also rising.
Therefore, Wang Yifan has been screening the right candidates these days. In the end, he selected three male actors with a relatively suitable cost-effectiveness and good reputation and acting skills.
One is the veteran actor from Hong Kong Island, Chen Dahua.
Although Chen Dahua is over 40 years old, he is known as the immortal king. The key point is that although Chen Dahua has not been called a box office poison in recent years, the box office of this year's "Strange Call" is considered good.
So his pay shouldn't be too high.
There are two other, both from mainland China, Li Junsheng, one of the four students. Li Junsheng is 35 years old this year, which is considered a year of fighting. His advantage is that he has a very high popularity and his disadvantage is that he has been in the TV drama circle. Wang Yifan is not worried about acting, because the role of Li Junsheng's award for the title of the King of the TV series is a character who spans the ages of old, middle-aged and young.
Although Li Junsheng's first movie starring last year was not successful, it really cannot be regarded as his fault. The main reason is that the plot is too nonsense.
Li Junsheng is a very inspiring star. His experience can be said to be very popular. He almost died in a car accident. He retired for more than a year. After returning, he was at the peak and was directly awarded the title of the King of the TV series.
And the key is that Li Junsheng obviously intends to turn to the film industry, so the pay should not be too high.
The last one is even more interesting. If you want to talk about cost-effectiveness, this one can be said to be the most suitable one, because this one was once one of the top four students, Yan He, but in recent years, it seems that he is not lucky and has been frequently revealed to be a big shot, too arrogant and difficult to get along with, a drama bully, etc., but his acting skills are indeed very good.
But if you really believe in those reports completely, then you are really too naive. This is the entertainment industry.
It’s a pity that Wang Yifan was a bit a coincidence this time. First, Chen Dahua had already received a film contract and was about to start filming. There was no schedule. Then, Li Junsheng also took on a TV series, but there was no schedule.
As a result, there is only one last candidate left.
Soon, Yan He made an appointment to audition.
In the Jiuzhou Building of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Yan He, dressed in a suit and tie, appeared here with his agent.
"I heard that director Wang Yifan had two candidates, but they didn't have a schedule, so you were the only one audition today. If nothing unexpected happens, this role should be yours." said agent Guo Hang.
"I'm not afraid of competition, but it's more interesting to have opponents." Yan He said lightly.
"You, please be more restrained. Don't underestimate this Wang Yifan. Although he has only been in the industry for two years, he already has the vague sense of being the first person in the new generation of directors. This opportunity is very important to you, and you also know what your reputation is now." Guo Hang said seriously.
"I understand." Yan He looked at Guo Hang and nodded.
But Guo Hang sighed. Yan He had no shortage of strength and talent, but his temper and external reports may be a bit untrue, but groundlessness may not be without cause.
Yan He missed many good opportunities because of his temper. Even in the past two years, it has been difficult for him to take on any big show because others are concerned about him.
Wang Yifan, Xu Cang, Li Mingjuan, and Chen Hanming are all here. Today I am going to audition for the absolute male lead in the movie, so no matter how much I pay attention to it, it is not an exaggeration.
"You try these two scenes." Wang Yifan handed a piece of paper to Yan He.
Because it is a modern drama, there is no need to change the dress.
Yan He nodded, took the paper, and looked at it.
The two plays correspond to middle-aged father and old father respectively.
The first scene is actually better. The main test is the feeling of a father, which is very important. What Wang Yifan wants to see is whether Yan He can perform the image of a father.
The second scene is the elderly scene, which tests an actor's acting skills, because this scene is about playing a patient with Alzheimer's disease.
In the first paragraph, the person who plays against Yan He is the deputy director Li Mingjuan.
This scene is a scene where the daughter likes a married man and is discovered by her father.
"I'm ready." Yan He said confidently.
"Then let's start." Wang Yifan nodded and said.
Yan He quickly entered the state, sitting there with a golden sword, looking ahead.
Then, Li Mingjuan made a move to open the door and walked in.
"Dad!" Li Mingjuan shouted.
"Come here, sit down, let's have a good chat!" Yan He said with a serious face.
He acted without any problem, but whether it was Wang Yifan or Xu Cang, he couldn't help but frown.
Because Yan He actually changed the script directly.
However, neither of them said anything, but they had basically beat Yan He in their hearts.
"Today a woman called her home..." Yan He said in a deep voice.
Li Mingjuan is not an actor. Yan He not only changed the plot, but also changed the lines. Everything was different. She was stunned and didn't know how to continue.
He was stunned and stared at Yan He.
ps: Yan He: Actually, I am an actor (the king of comedy meme)
Wang Yifan: It’s not just to change the script, it’s just to vote!
Chapter completed!