King of Rolls' China Entertainment Tour

Chapter 300 The Casting of "Fast and Furious"

After listening to it, everyone already had a picture in their mind. This scene was exciting to think about. If it could be filmed, they would definitely go to the cinema to see it.

A reporter curiously asked: "Yu, I heard that you always like to cast new actors. Who do you plan to choose as the protagonist this time? Is it still a new actor?"

Yu Hao shook his head and smiled: "Everyone, does my movie still lack box office appeal? Do I need actors with box office appeal to increase the box office?"

Hearing Yu Hao's confident words, everyone couldn't help but be stunned, and then they remembered one thing. The guy in front of them really couldn't do calculations according to common sense.

Both films were hits, let alone "The Tang Dynasty". The subject matter played a large part of the reason, and not many people paid attention to the actors.

But the box office of "Saw" surprised them. Among the protagonists, Jim Carrey has box office appeal.

But Jim Carrey's box office appeal before this movie was just that, otherwise he wouldn't have fallen from the 20 million club to the third rate.

As for the others? They had no impression at all. It wasn't until after the movie was released that they learned that there were beauties like Anne. As for the others? No impression, still no impression.

In this way, Yu Hao's box office appeal is not small. He writes, directs and is talented.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but think of Cameron and the others. Not surprisingly, it was only a matter of time before Yu Hao kept pace with these guys. After all, he was only 21 years old this year.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but look sideways.

After the press conference, Jack asked seriously: "Yu, do you really plan to use new actors this time? Movies with small investments are fine, but big productions are different. New actors may not be able to carry the box office.

In addition, although Hollywood does not exclude Chinese actors, there are only a few Chinese actors with box office appeal in Hollywood, such as Jack Chen and Jet. Therefore, if Chinese actors want to appear in big productions, they cannot account for too many.

Therefore, you need to think clearly. If your second Hollywood film does not perform well, Warner will reconsider cooperating with you, and Hollywood's evaluation of you will also be lowered. "

Yu Hao smiled and said: "I know, but that's just saying. "Saw" didn't invite big-name actors because of the subject matter and investment reasons, but this one will definitely do so."

Jack let out a long sigh of relief when he heard this. He was afraid that young people would be stubborn. Directors like this who are talented, have achievements, and have no shortage of investment are their biggest headache and are not easy to handle.

Then Jack asked tentatively: "Yu, do you have a suitable candidate for the leading role? Or do you have any requirements for the leading role? Casting matters should also be put on the agenda."

Yu Hao thought for a while and said: "The leading roles require the physique of an athlete, the face of a celebrity, and the unruly character of a gang leader. Annie is quite suitable for the role of Letty. Let's choose the others together."

He knows very well that for "Fast and Furious" to become a hit, in addition to the exciting racing scenes and fighting scenes, the images of the leading actors are also crucial.

Otherwise, you let Brother Ji try to act in one? "The Wandering Earth" can be filmed into "Magic City Fortress" for you.

After chatting about some casting details, the news about the movie casting was also released.

After Jack left, Han Sanping said with a depressed look: "Yu Hao, are our Chinese actors' status in Hollywood so embarrassing?"

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Uncle Han, among us Chinese actors, the most famous one is Bruce Lee. It was his punches, kicks and his philosophy that opened up the Hollywood market. Jackie Chan and Li Yangzhong also followed the martial arts path.

As for the others, maybe Zun Long and Chen Chong are better, but they didn't get much opportunity. They only played small roles, or Chinese villains, also taking into account the Western Chinese audience.

As for domestic ones? They have given little or no consideration to the domestic film market. I believe Uncle Han understands this. "

Han Sanping frowned and said, "That's true. Hey, I don't know when we Chinese actors will be able to fully establish a foothold in Hollywood, instead of like now."

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Uncle Han, it won't be too long. After our domestic economy improves, we will consider the issue of cultural export. Now we can only wait slowly, but it won't be too long."

Han Sanping smiled bitterly and said: "That's all it can do. I also want to give you the opportunity to bring some domestic actors."

Yu Hao solemnly said: "Uncle Han, I have considered this issue before. It is not suitable for Western audiences to accept it from the beginning. For example, if the current movie is directly replaced with a Chinese protagonist, the box office will be much worse.

However, the effect of boiling frogs in warm water will be much better. For example, if the next movie goes to the Magic City and staged a drag racing scene, the image of the Magic City will also impress them, right? "

Han Sanping looked at Yu Hao for a while, and then sighed: "Sometimes I wonder, are you really only 21 years old? Your ideas are too mature, you can predict every step, and there are still many big things to do." implementability.”

Yu Hao's heart skipped a beat, but he still smiled without changing his expression: "The more books I read, the more I understand."

Han Sanping said with a smile: "It's not too much. Your vision is much higher than others. We are all considering small problems, but you are already looking to the future."

That night, Anne Hathaway came to Yu Hao's room. After the exchange between the two, Anne asked expectantly: "Yu, is there a suitable role for me in the new movie?"

Yu Hao deliberately said: "This depends on whether you are sincere enough?"

Annie smiled and immediately started the fully automatic mode.

After a long time, when her breathing became more stable, she asked charmingly: "Yu, how was my performance just now? Are you satisfied?"

Yu Hao licked the corners of his lips and smiled: "Yes, I'm going to let you play the role of Mia, the second female lead in the movie. I wonder if you are interested?"

Annie raised her eyebrows and asked, "Yu, can't I play the female lead?"

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Annie, the actor must be suitable for the role. It's not that the female lead cannot be played, but the female lead..."

Then he talked about the role setting and subsequent direction of the female lead.

After hearing this, Annie shrugged and said, "I think the second female lead is pretty good, and it seems to suit me very well."

Yu Hao asked doubtfully: "Now that you have entered the third-tier ranks of Hollywood, don't you think about starring in a few other movies?"

Annie asked back: "Yu, do you think other movies will be more suitable for me than yours? Or do you think other directors are more capable of making stars than you?"

Yu Hao was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "That's true, but if there is a suitable role, don't miss it. I am a director, how many dramas can I make in a year? How many roles are suitable for you?

Our company has not established a foothold in Hollywood. Currently, I am the only director, so the company does not have many projects. "

After hearing this, Annie thought for a while and said: "Yu, thank you, I know what to do, but if I am bullied, you can't ignore it."

Yu Hao turned the car headlight in his hand and said with a smile: "That's natural. You are my cat. How can I let others bully my cat?"

Annie squinted her eyes and smiled: "Then, let your cat..."

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Time flies to mid-July 2000. The casting for "The Fast and the Furious" was held in a high-end office building in Los Angeles, which was Sugon's branch in Hollywood.

Yu Hao, Jack, and Han Sanping were waiting for the actors to enter. Yu Hao was a little regretful that he could not experience the joy of the red sofa.

Not long after, casting officially began. The first audition was for the lead role of Brian. I came here not to audition, but after watching it, Yu Hao was not impressed at all and left directly.

Jack looked to the side and asked: "Jack, aren't there any big-name actors participating in the audition?"

Jack shrugged and said, "I don't know either, but I know everything I need to know. You are no longer a nobody now, so just wait."

A figure came to the audition room that surprised Yu Hao - Matt Damon.

Not only Yu Hao, I believe most domestic movie fans know something about this guy.

Maybe you don't know the name, just mention a few of his movies - "Saving Private Ryan", "Good Will Hunting", "The Bourne Supremacy" series, "Interstellar", "The Martian".

Mark Damon smiled and said: "Mr. Jack, Director Yu, hello, I am Mark Damon, and I am here to audition for the role of Brian."

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Welcome, but our film will take at least three months. Can you arrange the schedule?"

Yu Hao knew his acting skills well, and the salary was not high, so he was afraid that this guy would not have any schedule.

Mark Damon hesitated for a while, and finally said with a wry smile: "Director, to be honest, my schedule is really tight, and I don't want to give up on those movies."

Yu Hao said with regret: "Then we can only look forward to our next cooperation."

Not long after, there was an exclamation from outside the door, and a man walked in with puzzled looks in the eyes of Yu Hao and others.

Seeing the person coming, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of Yu Hao and others.

The visitor has blond hair, deep eyes, and short stubble.

After seeing Yu Hao and the others, the visitor smiled and said: "Director, Mr. Jack, hello, sir, I am Leonardo, and I'm here to try out the role of Brian."

That's right, the person who came was none other than Xiao Lizi.

When Han Sanping saw the visitor, he looked at Xiao Lizi and Yu Hao with a strange expression.

Jack smiled doubtfully: "Leo, I haven't heard from you for a long time, but your appearance now is very different from before."

DiCaprio smiled and said: "Mr. Jack, I am already a middle-aged man. It's time to say goodbye to my teenage years, so I came here to audition."

Jack smiled and said, "Yes, but you have to look at Yu. He is the director and the largest investor in this film."

Xiao Lizi looked surprised. He didn't expect that Yu Hao could convince Jack. It was not easy.

So he smiled and said: "Hello, Yu, I have watched your "The Tang Dynasty" and "Chain Saw", they are both very good movies, "Chain Saw" scared me so much, I don't know if I can Work with you.”

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Leo, your image and acting skills are fine, and they are very suitable for my movie, but I don't know your salary?"

To be honest, Yu Hao is 100% willing to play the role of Brian with DiCaprio. This guy is top-notch both in terms of appearance and box office appeal, but I don’t know how much his current salary is.

DiCaprio touched his nose somewhat unconfidently and said, "Yu, my salary for "The Beach" was US$2000 million."

After saying that, he looked nervous, paying attention to the expressions of Yu Hao and Jack at all times. If his mood was too high, he could lower it appropriately, but he couldn't miss the book "Fast and Furious".

That's right, when we came to the casting scene, DiCaprio and his agent had a special discussion. From their perspective, it can be seen that this will be another hit series. If it is filmed well, it will definitely be beneficial to DiCaprio's transformation. It is even more powerful.

Yu Hao glanced at Jack with some doubts. According to Little Plum's current popularity, he should be at the top of the list, and he should get a share.

Jack nodded to him, and Yu Hao breathed a sigh of relief. 2000 million was not high, and he was afraid that it would not be worthwhile if he had to pay dividends.

Upon seeing this, Yu Hao smiled and said: "If there are no accidents, we can have people discuss contract issues. By the way, there is one important requirement. I wonder if you can do it, Leo?"

DiCaprio smiled and said, "Please tell me, I think it won't be a big problem. This is what we actors should do."

Yu Hao smiled and said: "This is a drag racing movie. Your current dress is fine and fits the image of a middle-aged man, but your figure is not good enough.

The characters in my movie all need athlete-like physiques and certain racing abilities. We will arrange for people to give you training. I wonder if you can accept it? "

After hearing this, Xiao Lizi was silent for a while, and then asked in confusion: "Yu, is there any danger?"

Jack smiled and said: "Leo, of course we won't let you go into dangerous scenes. We have professional stuntmen and professional drivers. What you have to do is to fake it and make it look like the real thing. There should be no obvious mistakes."

Xiao Li Zi then breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation in advance. By the way, will there be a sequel to this movie?"

After saying that, he looked at Yu Hao and the others with curious faces.

Yu Hao smiled and said: "The script is already being written. As long as the box office of this movie is not bad, a sequel will be arranged. You will also have to adjust your schedule by then."

DiCaprio said with a face of surprise: "Good director, I will make reasonable arrangements."

After the role of Brian was chosen, the casting process for the role of Boss Tang began.

Yu Hao was very disappointed with these audition actors. When he was thinking about who to choose, an actor walked in who made Yu Hao frown.

That's right, the person who came was none other than Vin Diesel, the actor who played Don Boss in the original version.

When Yu Hao saw this guy for the first time, he gave a pass in his heart.

In terms of personal emotions, Yu Hao felt uncomfortable when he saw this bald head. He had been like this in his past life and he didn't know why.

In terms of work, this guy has a lot of bad stuff, including sexual assault, being late, being a domineering actor, being at odds with other actors, consuming the dead, and making the director angry, which are not good things anyway.

After auditioning with a few expressions, Yu Hao waved to him and said expressionlessly: "I'm sorry, you don't meet the requirements of our crew. We look forward to our next cooperation."

In the end, Vin Diesel could only get discouraged and leave.

(End of this chapter)