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Chapter 707 Casting, funny
"Hollywood Reporter": Warner's long-awaited DC superhero project Aquaman has recently started casting.

It is reported that Jason Momoa, who plays Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, and Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, have been invited to audition by Warner Bros. No role information is available yet.

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It's obvious that Warner has begun quietly warming up for the casting of "Aquaman".

However, since the leading role has not been confirmed yet through formal auditions, Warner Bros. has kept it secret.

In order to facilitate subsequent publicity and avoid premature exposure, Warner did not even tell the two protagonists what roles they would audition for when they invited them.

Movie fans in North America are no different from those in China. Guided by this report, heated discussions have been launched on major film review forums and social media.

"Oh, I have to say, there is absolutely no problem with choosing Emilia Clarke, it was definitely a brilliant choice."

"This is a combination that makes people fantasize. It reminds me of the exciting intimate scenes between the two in Game of Thrones. Is Aquaman planning to do it again?"

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Seeing such an exciting discussion, Jeff Bueckers is now smiling.

It has to be said that "Aquaman" was already very popular before it even started filming, and now it's adding fuel to the fire. How much publicity costs will be saved by this?

"Li, this is a brilliant move."

Jeff Vieux couldn't help but sigh.

"Boss, how did you come up with the idea of ​​having these two perform? I have to say, this is simply amazing. I can't wait to see the results."

David was also very excited, because he knew that Li Mu was going to use these two as the male and female protagonists.

"Calm down, everyone should be here soon."

Li Mu smiled faintly and glanced at the time on his watch. Today was the casting day. If there were no major problems, this would also be the day when several important characters would gather together.

"Just got the news that everyone is here, we can start."

Jeff Bueckers saw the message on his phone and immediately stood up and said.

Several people walked towards the audition place, and next door was the room where the actors were waiting for the follow-up.

"Let Nicole come first."

Li Mu plans to put the auditions for the male and female protagonists at the end.

It has to be said that Nicole Kidman from 1967 is now fifty years old, but she is still in quite good shape.

Originally, the role in "Aquaman" was not complicated and it was an easy task for Nicole Kidman.

"Boss, I'm already imagining how she'd look in that mother-of-pearl suit."

David whispered to Li Mu, his mind already full of thoughts.

Several sets of battle suits for "Aquaman" have already been designed, and the ones for women are all very sexy.

"Disgusting." Li Mu said unhappily.

Then several characters including Black Manta and King Orm were auditioned one by one.

Finally it was the turn of the two protagonists.

"Li, I think we should audition Jason Momoa first. The Queen is just a vase-like role. As long as she is beautiful enough, it will be fine. Emilia Clarke should not be a problem."

Jeff Bueckers suggested that he was now looking forward to this combination. As long as there were no problems with the male lead, the role of the female lead would be almost a sure thing.

"OK, let Jason Momoa audition first."

Li Mu nodded, and then the staff took quick action.

If we use Cantonese to describe Jason Momoa, it’s just three words: “big guy”!
A typical muscular giant, he is 1 meters tall and his appearance is indeed unique and attractive enough.

But perhaps it was also because of his body shape that limited him.

"This is actually true, they really invited me"

Jason Momoa was obviously very excited when he came in. He walked up and shook hands with Li Mu.

"what?"

Li Mu’s forehead was full of question marks. What does this mean?

Even Jeff Bueckers seemed a little confused at this time.

Then one of the audition staff scratched his head and said awkwardly:
"We invited him twice. The first time he thought we were scammers and hung up the phone."

“Oh man, I’m so sorry, I really am.

I really didn’t expect that a movie of this level, especially one from the most famous director in the East, would invite me to act in it, considering that I haven’t acted in a movie for several years.”

Jeff Bueckers spread his hands, looking helpless, which really made people laugh.

"Boss, this guy looks a little funny. It doesn't match his body shape."

David also felt at this moment the majesty and dominance of the horse king, which was hard to see.

"Yeah, I can see it."

Li Mu nodded and agreed with him. This was obviously a funny guy.

"OK, then what role should I play? A villain?"

Jason Momoa seems to be a bit talkative.

"Try to act out this part first." Li Mu signaled the staff to hand over the script of "Aquaman".

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When Jason Momoa saw that the lines handed to him by the staff were the lines of Aquaman Arthur Curry, he was immediately confused.

"What? Didn't I come here to play the villain?"

Jason Momoa's eyes were wide open with a look of disbelief.

With his physique and appearance, he can still play a righteous superhero, why is he so unconvinced? This must be a joke to him.

"Director, do you want me to play a villain role and go against Aquaman in the film? Just tell me, I can do it!"

"You act first, and we'll see the effect."

Li Mu and the others tried not to laugh.

Seeing this, Jason Momoa had no choice but to get ready.

"OK, I'm fine, Director."

After about five minutes of preparation, Jason Momoa seemed ready and stood up and said.

"let's start."

This section is mainly based on dialogues, and the characters only need to perform simple body movements following the lines.

After finishing his lines, Jason Momoa looked at Li Mu and the others and saw that their expressions did not change, and he felt a little uneasy.

"I don't think there's any problem."

Li Mu spoke, and this sentence was mainly addressed to several people from Warner.

"OK, as you said."

Jeff Bueckers nodded. The agreement had been negotiated. Since Li Mu had made his choice, and it was not a bad choice, he naturally would not object.

"Congratulations, Jason, you will be joining the cast of Aquaman and playing Aquaman Arthur Curry!"

Li Mu's light words immediately made Jason Momoa's brain freeze.

"Aquaman Arthur Curry? Isn't that a blond-haired white gentleman wearing orange and green? No matter how you look at it, it's not like what I look like now."

Jason Momoa still thought Li Mu was joking at this time.

"In my mind, Aquaman is a lone ranger who doesn't fit in with this world. He is a hybrid of Atlanteans and humans. Although he comes from two different worlds, he is not accepted by either side."

Li Mu said lightly, your image is very suitable.

As the saying goes, the speaker may not have any intention, but the listener may take it seriously.

These words made Jason Momoa feel strangely familiar, because he was born in Hawaii and grew up in Iowa. He has been a loner since he was a child and felt like an outsider. Although he is also an American, he has brown skin.

Moreover, as a Hawaiian, his hometown has many stories about sea gods, and many islands are named after these gods. Being able to play the brown-skinned Aquaman will make his hometown proud.

"There's still a month left. I think your muscles can still be more explosive. What do you think?"

Seeing that Jason Momoa was still in shock, Li Mu also carefully observed Jason Momoa's current body shape and felt that he could still improve further.

"Of course, do you really need me to play such a violent Aquaman?"

Jason Momoa came to his senses and quickly showed off his huge biceps.

"You will know when you try on Aquaman's golden suit. By the way, please help me call your old partner, who is also your wife in the movie, Emilia Clarke."

When Jason Momoa heard what Li Mu said, his eyes lit up. He was just guessing what role Daenerys Targaryen would play, but he didn't expect it to be the Queen of the Sea. This was really good news.

Because in "Game of Thrones", the two people's performances produced a chemical reaction, and familiarity will make people more confident.

The acting skills of Emilia Clarke, the Mother of Dragons, are already very proficient. After all, she has appeared in many movies and TV series. There is also nothing wrong with her appearance and figure. Her blue eyes have a unique beauty, which makes her very suitable for the role of the Queen of the Sea.

"OK, this should be the first time the main cast of the crew gathers together. The assistant director will announce the cast list so everyone can familiarize themselves with it first. The filming will officially begin next month."

After the audition, Li Mu clapped his hands and gathered everyone together.

The assistant director has already introduced the roles of each actor to everyone.

It's just that everyone was obviously a little surprised that the King of Horses and the Dragon Queen from "Game of Thrones" would be the male and female protagonists of "Aquaman".

After all, the resources of male and female protagonists in superhero movies are absolutely explosive. You know, Scarlett Johansson has not yet played the leading role of a superhero alone in Marvel.

After the cast list was finalized that day, Warner took quick action.

This kind of news cannot be concealed, and the gossip will definitely spread out. It is better to use it for publicity yourself.

"The Hollywood Reporter: The main cast of the DC superhero project Aquaman has been confirmed, with Jason Momoa playing Arthur Curry, Emilia Clarke playing Mera, and Nicole Kidman playing Queen Atlanna."

When the lineup news came out, it really gave North American movie fans a big surprise.

Although previous news said that they went for an audition, most people did not expect that they would become the male and female protagonists of "Aquaman".

"Wow, I'm already looking forward to it."

"This is the most daring casting choice ever made for a superhero movie. I have to say that Lee is very courageous."

"Aquaman may open up a different style for DC. I have already started to imagine this casting list."

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(End of this chapter)