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Chapter 1268 Husband and wife may not be really sweet, this is Hollywood

Although the investment of a movie with a cast like "The Love of Ghosts" is not particularly high, but because of the success of Li Yi's previous "The Sixth Sense", it is also a proper A-level production.

Many movie stars in Hollywood are naturally flocking to projects of this level. After all, Li Yi's movie, the previous "Sixth Sense", has proved itself, not just making popcorn movies.

Generally speaking, most of the time, for a project like "The Love of Ghosts", actors and stars are looking for, there are actually not too many options.

Finding new people is impossible and does not exist.

There are unspoken rules in every place. Maybe a newcomer can play the leading role in some independent movies or low-budget movies, but it is almost impossible in mid-to-high-budget movies.

It's not just domestic qualifications, but in fact, Hollywood is the same.

In terms of human relations, the same is actually true. Hollywood also talks about human relations and sophistication. For example, this time in "Human and Ghost Love", several giants have recommended actors.

Of course, no matter how well-connected people are in this kind of movie, it is impossible to get the role directly. After all, no one wants to take the hundreds of millions of investment in the movie as a favor.

And Li Yi's movies, even here, are still his words.

This is also the reason why Li Yi asked to share the investment before. If only Dean Films is the main investor and announcer, then it will virtually give Dean Films a higher right to speak. Even Li Yi cannot ignore it. These.

The prerequisite for Li Yi to absorb the investment this time is that they all must agree that they have no right to intervene in film affairs except for financial supervision.

In this regard, although they all felt that the authority given to Li Yi was too great, they had to agree.

The same goes for this casting.

Generally speaking, the casting of such "big productions" is actually relatively simple, because there are not many candidates to choose from, and the acting skills are actually almost the same. More often, it depends on the temperament of the actors themselves Whether it is suitable for the role or not depends on the director's idea.

Generally speaking, the audition will be relatively simple.

However, this time, Li Yi did not do this. As mentioned before, the male and female protagonists in "Human and Ghost Love" really don't have as much room to play as some supporting roles. Therefore, in theory, what choice should you choose? The actors are pretty much the same.Anyway, it is impossible to choose actors who are not well-known.

But although it is said that there is not much room to play, it is not without.

It can be said that in this movie, the segment where the male and female protagonists have the most room to play is the segment of pottery.

This time, Li Yi also learned from some literary and artistic directors. Casting is no longer limited to acting skills, or temperament, or appearance, but directly about feelings.

Therefore, Li Yi directly announced the content of the audition.

For this audition, the actors on the previous shortlist must form a team to participate, because the audition will be the male and female protagonists auditioning together.

Of course, Li Yi's way of auditioning is actually a bit strange, but it's the same in Hollywood. There are many more weird directors who have even weirder casting standards.

Soon, those actors and the management team behind them began to operate.

Start in teams of two.

Because everyone knows that the hero and heroine of "Human and Ghost Love" are a loving couple. For this reason, before the audition, even some actors and actresses began to take the initiative to preview in advance.

There were even star couples who came directly in teams.

Everyone knows that Li Yi's movie has a high probability of success, and this time "The Love of Ghosts" is a joint project of the four major Hollywood film and television companies, and everyone knows what it means.

Therefore, except for those who really have no desires, otherwise, no one will ignore the possible influence of this movie.

Mrs. Hill's pottery shop, this small pottery shop, has become the focus of countless Hollywood eyes this time.

Because the casting audition for "The Love of Ghosts" was held in this pottery shop.

Of course, this store is not a small store, on the contrary, it is the largest famous store in the local area.

And the audition for "The Love of Ghosts" is put here, but they paid for it.

However, the effect is definitely worth the money.

Beth Calmy and Roman Calmy are a well-known couple in Hollywood.

This celebrity couple is also well-known in Hollywood. Roman Calmi is a first-line male star in Hollywood. However, although he entered the 2000 million club very early, he also has his shortcomings, that is, there are no decent ones that can be sold. Awards, according to Hua Guo, that is, Roman Calmy is that kind of popular star. Of course, it does not mean that his acting skills are not good. In fact, if he can become a first-line Hollywood actor, his acting skills are all good.

It's just that his handsome face makes him very popular in terms of popularity, but there are also advantages and disadvantages.

It's not just actresses who are beautiful, but also male actors.

Although "The Love of Ghosts" is a supernatural film, but with "The Sixth Sense" in front of it, no one will deny the artistry of Li Yi's film.

In fact, Dean Films is already running the Oscars for "The Sixth Sense". Although "The Sixth Sense" has been screened in mainstream theaters, it is still being screened sporadically in more than a dozen theaters.

And this time span will continue until awards season.

In fact, many Oscar-related judges and veteran film critics are very fond of "The Sixth Sense", so the nomination is basically not a problem, the problem is only how many nominations and whether it can win the award.

For this reason, this is why Roman Calmi took the initiative to participate in this movie.

Since "The Sixth Sense" can, then it doesn't make sense that "The Love of Ghosts" can't, isn't it?
What's interesting is that Beth Kalmy and her husband are two extremes. Beth Kalmy is a post-Oscar actress and an independent film debut. She is a proper literary actress.

It's just a pity that although Beth Calmy won an Oscar, she has never made any achievements in commercial films.

Oscar queens are sometimes very valuable, but sometimes they are worthless.

As an Oscar queen, Beth Calmy certainly has no shortage of film appointments. Unfortunately, most of them are literary films. The key point is that she has tried commercial films before, but the star luck is not very good, and there is almost no success. represent.

For this reason, the new movie of Li Yi, a director who wants awards and box office, naturally attracts Beth Calmy.

If it was before this, then she might not have much advantage, but after Li Yi announced the latest casting method, the husband and wife combination of Beth Calmy and Roman Calmy has a natural advantage.

After all, they themselves are "loving" couples!

Of course, their competitors this time are also not weak.

When Beth and Roman Calmy arrived in the drawing room of Mrs. Hill's pottery shop, there were already two couples there.

"Hi, Beth, hi, Roman!" One of the beautiful girls greeted with a smile.

"Hi, Linda! Long time no see!" When Beth Carmi saw this beautiful girl and her male partner, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, because she knew that the biggest competitor this time, if nothing unexpected happened , it will be the woman in front of you.

Linda Dane, a first-line female star in Hollywood, has been nominated for Oscars many times, but failed to win the award. However, Linda Dane's achievements in commercial films can beat Beth Carmi.

And the most important thing is, her male companion, Rogers!

Who doesn't know that Rogers starred in Li Yi's movie "The Sixth Sense" before. This Australian actor has now stepped into the first-line ranks with "The Sixth Sense".

The key point is that the relationship between Rogers and Li Yi is very good, and they first cooperated many years ago.

Therefore, it is self-evident who is the biggest rival for the couple Beth and Roman Karmi.

However, they are still good friends with each other.

"OK, everyone is here, everyone, please follow me." At this time, Carlos, the assistant director and casting director of "Ghost Love" came out, greeted everyone with a smile, and did A gesture of please.

Several couples of men and women held hands with each other's partners and followed Carlos in.

The venue for the audition was in the pottery workshop of Mrs. Hill's pottery shop.

Carlos then handed out an audition script to each of them.

It is the script of the classic pottery making segment in "The Love of Ghosts".

Regarding Tao Yi, in fact, many of the actors present are familiar with each other. Although the script of "The Love of Ghosts" has not been released before, these people are all "successful people" in Hollywood and have their own connections behind them, so I want to find out something. Not difficult.

For this reason, before this, they all deliberately learned how to make pottery. Of course, the level is just that, but it is enough.

This point, in fact, Hollywood actors are really more dedicated than some domestic actors.

Don't look at Roman Calmi who was once dubbed a creamy boy in Hollywood, and was discriminated against by many awards, but in fact, his acting skills are not bad, and his professionalism is not weaker than those of the actor and actress.

"OK, then I will give you 10 minutes to familiarize yourself with the script. Of course, during the audition, you don't have to act exactly according to the script. I only have one request. Love is sweet. I hope this clip can become a movie that has been circulated for many years. Classic clip, so, sweet, romantic, I want to see it all!"

"By the way, if you feel that your partner cannot achieve this effect, or you can try another partner!" Li Yi said with a smile.

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard the words.

In fact, Li Yi really felt a little "willful" this time.

He only wants a magical feeling that can only be understood and cannot be expressed in words, but he doesn't know what it is.

And for these actors, the same is also a difficult question.

Because what Li Yi said was more general, sweet?romantic?Everyone actually has their own criteria for judging.

The point is, they may only have one chance to show it.

At this time, tacit understanding is very important.

After Li Yi finished speaking, everyone said that there was no problem, and then began to study the script.

10 minutes is fleeting.

"SO, who will come first?" Li Yi said with a smile.

Everyone raised their hands.

"OK, Mr. Karmi and Mrs. Karmi, you come first!" Li Yi smiled and called by name.

In this special audition, Li Yi didn't ask others to leave at all.

Of course, this is not a problem for them.

The first group has both advantages and disadvantages.

It mainly depends on their own performance!
"MUSIC!" Li Yi snapped his fingers when Beth Calmy sat down in front of the workbench.

The melody of "Unrestrained Melody" sounded.

In order to restore this piece of music, Li Yi spent a lot of thought, and invited Hollywood's top music producers and film soundtrack masters to restore it.

Beth Carmi is worthy of being an Oscar queen, and she quickly entered the state.

Beginning to immerse himself in pottery making, Li Yi nodded, and Beth Calmy was indeed in very good condition.

At least from the current point of view, her entry into the play is very fast and natural.

Soon, Roman Carmi, who was shirtless, came out.

Similarly, his acting skills are also very good, as if he just woke up.

The other actors on the sidelines were all smiling at this moment, but in fact, they were all facing a formidable enemy.

Because naturally this couple has an advantage over them.

Sweetness, romance, this kind of feeling is not something that a temporary couple can show so well.

However, the next moment, Li Yi frowned.

The smiles on the other actors' faces melted away.

In fact, there seems to be no problem with the performance of the Karmi couple, but this is the biggest problem.

Because, the feeling that Lai Yi wanted, the couple didn't fully show it.

The reason why the segment of making pottery can become a classic has a lot to do with the effect of the male and female protagonists in this segment.

An expression, an action, even if it is very subtle, is often magnified on the big screen, so this scene is actually really difficult to act.

But if the two really love each other and are extremely sweet, it doesn't seem to be so difficult, because what Li Yi wants is feeling, not acting.

But right now, the Karmi couple gave Li Yi the feeling that they were a bit out of touch, or that their performance was really just a performance.

This is what made Li Yi frown.

In fact, at the beginning, Li Yi also felt that this celebrity couple should have the most advantage. After all, this scene is very intimate. If it is, then it is difficult to achieve the effect.

However, Li Yi soon felt relieved.

Husband and wife, couples, but husbands and wives may not really love each other!
What's more, this is Hollywood, and they are all actors.

(End of this chapter)