Chapter 539 537. What are you trying to shoot?
Yunze Film and Television City, Dihao Hotel.
Many film crews will conduct casting interviews in this hotel, and Bomi Company also put the latest casting call for "Leslie Cheung" here.
On the 8th floor, there was a long interview queue outside the conference room.
"Do you think it's strange or not? All the roles have been decided, except for the male and female lead."
"Is there such a weird thing?"
"But why do we need to conduct recruitment interviews for everyone? Logically speaking, shouldn't the protagonists of a drama team have been decided internally?"
"Yeah, I'm wondering too."
The crew of "Leslie Cheung" is really weird to say the least. All the roles have been decided, but the lead actor and actress have yet to be cast.
Ai Xiaomi has seen many actors recommended by acquaintances, but she has yet to meet one that satisfies her.
Since Ai Xiaomi directed the "Wandering Earth" series, she has become a relatively well-known figure both domestically and internationally. What's more, there is such a big financial backer as Bomi behind her, so money is definitely not an issue.
Therefore, many brokerage companies and celebrity artists want to squeeze in, and some even specially proposed to Ai Xiaomi that not only would they not charge performance fees, but they would also repay her.
It was because of the strength of Bomi Company, and also because the lineup of this crew was really scary.
Think about it, basically all the characters in a crew are well-known big names, such as Chow Yun-fat, Jacky Cheung, Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung...a bunch of gods and goddesses are in supporting roles.
How important does this protagonist have to be?
Even if you haven't even read this script, you have to squeeze in despite all the odds. As long as you can get the leading role, no matter if it is the female lead or the male lead, you will definitely be a future traffic superstar.
So when the announcement that Bomi Company was recruiting the protagonist was released, the entire entertainment industry exploded.
Not only professional actors want to join, but also some idol groups who don't even have acting experience want to join.
Ai Xiaomi has interviewed many popular celebrities, but she rejected them all.
Even if they are introduced by big bosses, have no real ability, or are not in line with what she has in mind, she will not use them.
To this day, Ai Xiaomi still hasn't found a suitable actor.
So later on, just like other supporting actors, they recruited from the public, and then set up a stage in Yunze Film and Television City, waiting for interviewers to come, and then see if they could choose the actor they wanted.
This time it's a real actor.
"By the way, do you know what the "Leslie Cheung" crew is going to film?"
"I don't know. This crew does a very good job of keeping things secret. Apart from the members of the crew themselves, it is said that even the insiders don't know about it."
"It must be related to Leslie Cheung, the crew has called him that."
In order to maintain the sense of mystery and anticipation of the movie, the crew did not hang the film's official title "Resurrection of Leslie Cheung" on the door, but just called it "Leslie Cheung Crew". When it was hung on the door and externally referred to as "Leslie Cheung" crew.
As for others asking what the content is, Ai Xiaomi always replies that they can't tell.
At least I can't say it yet, it won't work if I say it.
All members of the crew have signed confidentiality agreements, and Ai Xiaomi has not announced any information related to the plot.
Even though the outside world is buzzing with rumors, in the final analysis, they still don't know what the show is going to be about.
Outside conference room 0801, people were already crowded and lined up in a long queue.
Both men and women, old and young.
They all came for interviews today.
Knowing that the number of chairs provided by the hotel is limited, many people even brought their own small mats in order to earn a spot in the queue.
The interview requires everyone to prepare a resume and previous performance videos.
Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't have a performance video. There will be an interview session on site later, and the director will definitely examine your acting skills.
Seeing it live gives you a better feeling and is more accurate.
Everyone had no idea, so they started talking to each other in vain.
"You don't know, I seemed to have seen Xueyou on this floor just now." One of them said.
"Really?" Many people became excited.
"The name of the crew is "Leslie Cheung". It's quite normal for Jacky to appear. After all, they are both musicians, and the two of them have such a good relationship in front of each other."
"Pfft... Xueyou is still alive, don't include both of them."
"Ah, bah, look at my mouth." The person who spoke quickly looked around to make sure that he was not overheard by Xueyou or any big-name celebrities, otherwise it really feels like there is no need for an interview today.
He could dig out a three-bedroom apartment with his toes.
"The crew of "Leslie Cheung" can be said to be the most mysterious crew in Yunze Film and Television City. There is really no news about it, and no one even knows what type of movie they are going to make.
All I know is that the actors in this crew are all famous, and Bomi Films has invested heavily in this drama. If he can be selected as the leading actor, he will definitely have a meteoric rise, and he will be on the front line just around the corner. "
"Really or not, I'm so excited."
"What's the use of your heartbeat? Can you choose?"
"Not necessarily. What if the director is interested in my style? Didn't you see that there were only a few options in the interview requirements?
1. Well-proportioned body, able to dance and sing.
Two, good acting skills.
Third, you must be able to speak Cantonese, or have a strong command of lines, and your mouth shape must match the Cantonese lines.
I feel like I fit in very well. "
"Hey, it's impossible for an ugly person to be chosen as the leading actor. I advise you to give up!"
"Uh... don't hit people so hard."
But what the person said before was also true. In 2009, the crew still paid great attention to appearance when selecting actors, especially the male and female protagonists, because if they were ugly, they would usually only be able to act in exaggerated comedies.
Most audiences are also happy to see good-looking stars on TV and movie screens.
This is normal, after all, this has been the way aesthetics have been for so many years.
People with acting skills may not necessarily be good-looking. If they are not good-looking, they can only be reduced to supporting roles.
So many people have already given up when they saw Bomi's recruitment information saying "recruiting male and female protagonists". Now the people who come here are either very good-looking, or they really think they have special skills. , superb acting skills.
Or you are overconfident and feel like you can do anything.
"Speaking of which, this crew is so mysterious. What kind of male lead are they looking for? I mean, I still don't know what kind of character is needed in the plot. I don't know how to perform when I go in. good."
"Since the name of the crew is called "Leslie Cheung," it must be related to Leslie Cheung. Since it is related to Leslie Cheung, we can just prepare in this direction." Someone who understood it guessed it.
It's just that everyone present didn't understand—
Things were more serious than they thought.
This is not about Leslie Cheung, this is about playing Leslie Cheung.
"Do you think it is possible to make a movie in memory of Mr. Leslie Cheung? And the male protagonist is a person who yearns for Leslie Cheung and wants to become a superstar like him?
Take a look, the recruitment information states very clearly that you must be good at singing and dancing, and have superb acting skills. You must be good at singing, dancing, film and television. Isn't this heading towards Leslie Cheung? "
"Yeah, the analysis makes sense."
"Do you think there is such a possibility? This movie is actually about telling the life story of Leslie Cheung. In fact, it is not necessarily "Leslie Cheung"?"
"Yeah, it's possible."
"I think this is unlikely, right? If that's the case, why wasn't this emphasized during the casting process?
Since you are going to film "Leslie Cheung", you must choose someone who is closer to your brother in terms of body shape and appearance, right?
Otherwise, look at that guy. He is so far away from Leslie Cheung, can he still come for the interview? "
The speaker lowered his voice at the end and rubbed his nose.
Everyone followed his gaze.
Sure enough, there was a boy standing at the door, about 1.7 meters tall, with small eyes, a flat nose, and not very nice teeth when he grinned.
To be precise, he looks a bit like a slimmer version of Huang Bo.
However, Huang Bo has become popular in the past two years with his crazy rocks and bullfighting, and everyone still knows him.
That person didn't pay too much attention to what they were talking about. He just used the cheat sheets he had accumulated from previous acting performances to study his acting skills over and over again, hoping that he would be favored by the director later and successfully win the role.
"Um."
After seeing this person's image, the group of people chatting before nodded in agreement.
It's indeed not quite like The Legend of Leslie Cheung. If the protagonist is really Leslie Cheung, then there won't be any requirements for the casting.
Now that the Internet is so developed, there are many people on the Internet who imitate my brother, and each one is more similar than the other. If the crew is really looking for an actor based on Leslie Cheung, then it would be more reliable to go to these people first.
"Uh-huh."
After hearing his words, everyone gained a lot of confidence.
"Since there are not many requirements for appearance, this character must be relatively popular and should look like an ordinary person."
"Hmm, I think so too."
"That should be the story of a little man pursuing his dream."
"It's almost the same."
"Then should we think more about how to play ordinary people?"
"Does this still need to be acted? Damn it, I can just open my mouth and do it. Aren't I just an ordinary person?"
"Hahaha... Indeed, but you are a loser among ordinary people..."
People outside were chatting in full swing. After a few minutes, the door of the conference room opened, and the previous interviewee came out with a disgraced face.
Others quickly focused their attention on him, hoping that he could provide some important information to the brothers.
"How's it going? What kind of leading actor does this crew need?" An old man in his 60s stood up and asked.
The boy looked at him sadly and asked back, "Uncle, can you dance? If your legs and feet are not good, you don't have to go to the interview."
"Why, is there still discrimination against the elderly?"
The old man looked at him dissatisfied. In order to prove his strength, he stood up and jumped twice.
"I think the crew doesn't have any age requirements."
"There are no requirements, as long as you can dance."
The boy nodded and patted the old man on the shoulder earnestly to encourage him.
"Come on, uncle, I'll keep an eye on you and try to win this role so I can go out and brag to others."
"come on!"
The uncle showed off his biceps to show his determination and will.
"In addition to singing and dancing, are there any other requirements? For example, appearance, acting skills, etc.?"
"Do you want to do some imitation?"
Others asked all kinds of questions.
The boy who had just finished the interview opened his mouth and shook his head bitterly, "You will find out when you get in later. The questions everyone got should be different anyway.
Of course, there are definitely requirements for acting skills.
I can't say much else. "
This boy is already considered a very good person. Many people who go in for interviews don't even share any information with you when they come out.
Human nature is like this. If I can't get it, you can't get it either.
So everyone is still grateful to this boy.
The next one to go in was the uncle.
Then after about 10 minutes of being inside, the uncle came out of the conference room.
As soon as he came out, everyone immediately gathered around him.
"How's it going, sir? Have you accepted the exam? Is the question difficult?"
"Uncle, are you okay? I see that your legs and feet are not very sharp."
The uncle gasped and waved his hands, "Hey, I can't do it anymore. I'm older and I'm really not physically strong enough. This movie still requires a lot of physical fitness.
No matter how good my dance moves are, it doesn't matter.
Oh, by the way, there is one more thing to say. If you haven't seen Leslie Cheung's movies and your Cantonese is not good enough, you don't need to go.
Farewell, children. "
Everyone looked at each other...
Why should you watch Leslie Cheung's movies?
Why Cantonese?
"Hey... it's my dream to be the male protagonist." The uncle limped out, holding on to the wall, with a heartbroken look on his face...
Those who see it are sad, those who hear it cry.
Thinking about how old I am, it's really not easy for me to come here to fight for the leading role.
But for everyone present, is this not the case?
For the rest of the cast, the male and female protagonists are basically pre-decided. Now that we finally have such a chance to compete fairly, who wouldn't want it?
Who wouldn't want to give it a try?
"Sure enough, it's still related to Leslie Cheung."
"Maybe it's a story about ordinary people imitating Leslie Cheung and then slowly becoming famous."
"Anyway, I'm going to start filling in my brother's story now."
"Yes, you should do more homework now."
A group of people started to gossip about Leslie Cheung in the corridor.
On the other hand, the ugly man standing outside the door inadvertently and unobtrusively started to twist.
The dance is Cha Cha.
… (End of this chapter)
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