Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 251 Chapter 2 Casting
Casting director Don Phillips is a long-haired handsome guy with an artistic look.

At the behest of Julia Taylor of the New York casting studio, he promised to lean as much as possible on Ronald's side in the casting.The two met privately at a coffee shop.

"I know you've been in Julia's casting studio for a while, it's such a great place, is that white cat still there? I always lick her when I work there." Don Phillips and Rona De took the lead, and the two chatted for a while.

"She's still there, but she's getting old. She doesn't like to move now, and likes to lie down and bask in the sun."

Ronald knew that although Don Phillips still had some traces of New York casting methods, he was more interested in the actor's temperament and suitability for the role than his Hollywood counterparts.

But generally speaking, his casting method has departed from the New York genre, but is closer to the Hollywood method. First look at the relationship, then look at the appearance, and finally look at the director's preferences. If there is still room for choice, then look at Look at the core of temperament.

"I hope to see more about the fit between the actor's temperament and the core of the character, which is why I called Cameron Crowe, the author of the original novel, to participate in the casting."

"Are you serious? This is just a teen comedy, not 'The Godfather.'"

"The Godfather was also filmed as a gangster exploitation film back then. It was the perfect casting that made him a classic, not the other way around." Ronald laughed.

Watching Don Phillips a little taken aback, Ronald knew he was terrified of being extremely critical and tormenting the casting director and everyone involved in the casting.

"Of course I won't be unrestrained and picky, I just need to do the best within my ability. I am not Coppola, and there is an associate producer next to her who has her own ideas."

Don Phillips originally thought he was just coming to the crew to earn a salary. Hearing Julia Taylor’s request, he thought the director was an insider or a rich man’s kid. He planned to help out with his professional ability. Hearing Ronald's statement was also dubious for a while.

"I suggest that we hold the first round of casting regardless of role, so that we can see multiple possibilities at once. Don't waste too much energy in the first round. Many producers, company upper management, and other parties please come to us. The relationship between them will be reserved for the second round of auditions."

"I understand, just do what you want."

Don Phillips heaved a sigh of relief, finally he was not a stunned young man.

On the morning of the first round of casting, Ronald and Hekleen, along with casting director Don Phillips, showed up at Universal's casting office.A movie camera is set up at the back, and all audition candidates have to introduce themselves to the camera to see how they appear in the viewfinder.

"Shall we start?" Hekleen suggested.

"Wait a minute, we still have a companion." Ronald raised his hand to stop the assistant who was going out to call someone.

"Who is it? Why don't I know." Heikelin asked.

"It's Mr. Cameron Crowe, the original author of the 'Fast Pace' novel. I asked him to make a reference to the character traits of the characters."

Just then there was a knock on the door, and Ronald saw that it was Cameron Crowe, and hurriedly introduced them to each other.

Crowe moved a chair and took a side seat.Heikelin knew that Crowe did not have the power to vote, so he was just a person who provided reference for the crucial second and third round of interviews in the future.There was no objection.

Ronald knew that all the power was self-earned, and if Crowe could offer some meaningful input, he would not be overlooked.

"Let's get started." Ronald gestured to the assistant.

Today, the first audition was for a male role. The first few people were not very satisfied. There were very few young actors. This audition was also with the attitude of giving it a try. Let them pick up actors who have nothing to do with being up and down at the bottom.

"next."

A tall actor walked in.

"Good morning, my name is Eric Stoltz."

"Hello, Eric, please introduce yourself to the camera." Heklin motioned for him to introduce herself to the camera and save the file.

"My name is Eric Stoltz from California."

"How was your life in high school?" Ronald asked.

"I was a drama fan in high school and participated in the school's comedy club. After graduating from high school, I joined the acting company and performed a drama in Edinburgh, Scotland for a year."

Ronald and Heklin asked a few more questions and exchanged glances. It seemed that everyone recognized his appearance and experience.

"Okay, if we have further news, we will let you know," casting director Don Phillips said to him.

"I think he is suitable to play the big brother Brad. Cameron Crowe appreciates the temperament of this actor."

"We can take another look, he is the first suitable candidate." Ronald replied.

"How about his film and television acting resume?"

"Being in a TV movie 'The grass is always greener on the septic tank,'" the casting director replied.

what the hell!

"The next one, please come in."

After more than a dozen actors passed, they finally entered a candidate that everyone felt suitable at a glance.

The one who came in was a slightly mature male actor with a slightly high forehead, with the stability of a mature man, but also a little naughty remnant of a teenager.

"Please introduce yourself to the camera"

"My name is Tom Hanks, I am 25 years old and I am from..."

"What do you think about high school kids working odd jobs in convenience stores to pay for college?" Ronald asked.

"I think that's a very responsible move. I also come from an ordinary family. I understand that people who can do odd jobs to earn college tuition have patience, determination, and the ability to deal with details."

"Did you ever have a relationship in high school?" Hekleen asked.

"Of course, I have my high school sweetheart," replied the actor, Hanks. "Who can ignore such a handsome guy?"

"Have you ever had a crush on anyone..." Hekelin continued to ask.

Ronald is a little satisfied with this actor, who is handsome but can be classified as an ordinary person.With a sense of humor and a sense of responsibility, he's perfect for the role of big brother Brad.I am 25 years old this year, although I am older than a high school student, but my face is relatively tender, the audience can accept a slightly mature elder brother

"I saw your role in the TV show 'Close Partners,' but is it renewed for the next season?" casting director Don Phillips began asking.

"Yes, the contract has been renewed."

"Would you give up shooting 'Intimate Partner' because of this film?"

"I think I can do both."

"Okay, we have further news and will inform you."

After Tom Hanks went out, Cameron Crowe was the first to speak:
"This one is even better than the one just now. It's very suitable for the role of big brother Brad. His temperament is also in tune. He seems to be the kind of person who has a sense of responsibility, but he is not too smart and exposed. It is very suitable for big brother Brad. The feeling of acquiring knowledge from books."

"Yes, Cameron, I think so too, but..." Ronald smiled bitterly. Cameron Crowe still didn't know much about film and television production, so he motioned to the casting director Don Phillips to explain.

"Hanks is filming the ABC comedy series 'Close Partners', which had good ratings last year and will be renewed for a new season starting in October this year, which means that while we were filming, he happened to be filming a TV series, so the two ends Running will affect our filming, after all, Brad is a protagonist, and the scene is very important."

"Besides, the new policy implemented after the general came to power, the economy is very depressed, everything is expensive, the original budget is not enough, if we can't increase the budget, we can only compress the shooting to 7 weeks." Ronald An announcement was made.

Unexpectedly, the actor leader gave a good speech, but the policies after he came to power have brought about uglier price increases and unemployment than his predecessor.He said that this is a labor pain, and the economy will improve in the second half of the year. It seems that politicians will always shirk their responsibilities.

"Oh, that's a pity." Cameron Crowe muttered.

"Add him to the list first, and see if there are any suitable people later?" Ronald asked for Heklin's opinion.

"I think I can."

"Okay, let's call the next one."

……

I interviewed many candidates in a row, but no one stood out.

"Next" was already in the afternoon and it was close to the end of get off work time. Ronald drank his lipstick tea and shouted again. Seeing that no one came in, he asked, "Is there any more?"

"Good afternoon, my name is Forest Whitaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to audition." In came a large black man, pushing in through the door.Ronald noticed that one of his eyes was a little askew.

Ronald took a look at the information and found that this was a newcomer, not a union member.He is a little taller than himself, and has a very burly figure. Standing there has a kind of intimidating force, like the bodyguard of the gang boss.

"Have you ever played football?" Ronald asked.

"High school, played linebacker. I went to Cal Poly on a football scholarship, but I injured my back while playing and retired."

"Have you ever acted?" Hekelin was also very interested in him.This person's appearance is very good, suitable for the role of the rugby star in the play, and he also happens to be a ruthless man with a rugby scholarship.

"I was in the church choir since I was a child. After I was injured, I joined the choir and also acted in the drama club." Whitaker replied politely.

"Very good." Ronald and the other three discussed in a low voice. This is a supporting role, and there are not many roles in the scene. Many scenes are the real performance of playing rugby.

Moreover, the appearance of football players is hard to find. This big man has appearance, bully temperament, and some acting experience. It is estimated that their crew cannot find a better candidate.

"Just him? I guess you can't find someone more suitable." Don Phillips also suggested.

"Do you have an agent?" Ronald asked.

"No, what do you mean?" Whitaker couldn't believe it.

"Yes, you have been selected. If you have an agent, let him come to the crew to sign the contract. If not, take my business card to CAA or WMA to find a temporary agent to sign.

Congratulations, Mr. Whittaker. "

Ronald rose to shake his hand.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you." Whittaker was very happy and shook hands with several people present.

Then he said goodbye politely and left the room.

But through the window of the room, they all saw Whittaker start bouncing and running to his car as soon as he left the office, a very interesting big man.

"It's almost there, let's stop here for now?" Ronald asked a few audition partners.

"Okay." Heikelin looked at her watch, "We will continue tomorrow and look at the actresses."

(End of this chapter)