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Chapter 1257: Good Opening and Black Opening
Harris Kane, to be honest, Li Yi has seen quite a few young actors, but the little boy in front of him gave Li Yi a very special feeling.

Although he looks full of aura, he always gives Li Yi a feeling that he does not match his age. Of course, it may have a lot to do with his previous experience.

And although he was very polite, even making Li Yi impeccable, Li Yi still felt a sense of alienation, yes, this little boy, under his polite appearance, hides an extremely vigilant heart.

Reminiscent of his previous experience, Li Yi is not particularly surprised by this.

However, Li Yi could tell that the relationship between Harris Kane and his adoptive mother was indeed very good.

Of course, in fact, Harris Kane is indeed a handsome young man, otherwise, in this world of faces, he might also become a popular child actor.

However, for the role of Cole in "The Sixth Sense", I have to say that this Harris Kane is indeed very suitable.

Because Cole's own experience can be said to be very similar to Harris Kane's. The same is withdrawn, considered a freak, eager to be redeemed, and so on.

And his vigilance towards everything is indeed very similar to Cole.

But it also gave Li Yi a headache, because Harris Kane's attitude towards other people was too polite and repulsive.

Although it is very similar to Cole in "The Sixth Sense", there is a problem that Li Yi has to consider, and that is the role of the heroine who plays with him, that is, the role of Cole's mother.

This character, in the movie, can be said to be Cole's only relative. Her existence and her protection give this lonely little boy a hope, even though she looks very strict.

But with Harris Kane's attitude, maybe other movies, especially some popcorn movies, he doesn't need to think about who he is playing with at all, but "The Sixth Sense" is different, this movie is a drama, especially Whether it is the role of Cole or the absolute protagonist, for this reason, Li Yi's requirements for actors are naturally very high.

Another one, as I said before, child actors and animal actors are the most troublesome. If they are in good condition, they can get twice the result with half the effort, but otherwise it is a disaster.

"Ms. Milia, I heard that you are also an actor, right?" Li Yi suddenly turned to look at Harris Kane's adoptive mother who had been sitting aside and asked.

"Yes! But it was a long time ago." Miria smiled gracefully.

"Oh? Then I don't know what kind of job Ms. Milia is doing now?" Li Yipo asked curiously.

"I'm an opera singer now," Miria said.

On the contrary, Li Yi's eyes lit up, and he said immediately: "That's right, I want to invite Ms. Miria to play Harris' mother in the movie. I wonder if Ms. Miria is interested?"

Li Yi didn't say much, but the woman in front of him is obviously a smart person, plus she is Harris' adoptive mother, and the relationship between the two seems to be very good, so Li Yi believes that the other party should be able to understand her mean.

Harris Kane, in fact, is still a very sensitive child, or in other words, his character is not as well-behaved and polite as it seems on the surface.

This is not a problem for the role of Cole, but there is also a big problem, that is, if other actors are allowed to play his mother, can they really develop a mother-child relationship with Harris?
Li Yi thinks this is very difficult.

It's not a question of acting skills, but a question of emotion and character.

Milia was a little hesitant. Firstly, it was because she hadn't acted in a film and television work for a long time. There was actually a big difference between an opera actor and a film and television actor.

On the other hand, she understood what Li Yi meant. In fact, when she first saw the script of "The Sixth Sense", although it was not a complete script, she saw a lot of Harris from this story. Kane's shadow.

Even the more she looked at it, the more uncomfortable she felt. That lonely and helpless boy who needed care and warmth was clearly the former Harris, and that single mother had her own shadow no matter how she looked at it.

If it wasn't because she didn't know Li Yi at all, she would even think that this story was written based on Harris and her experience.

Even, some plots in the script, in her opinion, can be said to be his life after meeting her. The mother and son in it are clearly the two people who depend on each other for life, are not relatives but are better than relatives.

Therefore, she understands why Li Yi asked her for a non-film actor to play such an important role. Because of Harris' experience, his heart is very sensitive. If other actresses play his mother, Perhaps with Harris' acting skills, he can perform well, but it must be difficult to meet the requirements emotionally.

As for developing relationships?

Millia got to know her own Harris. He looked polite, but in fact, he felt alienated from many people other than her.

"Mom!" At this time, Harris' eyes suddenly lit up, and he shouted, and then looked at her hopefully.

Miria immediately softened her heart.

But she still said a little unconfidently: "But I haven't acted in a movie for a long time, and I'm worried that I won't be able to do it."

However, Li Yi smiled and said: "You are also an actor. In fact, operas and movies have a lot in common. Besides, the reason why I want to invite you to play this role is also because what I need is the kind that can make people feel happy." The emotions that can be felt across the big screen, it’s OK for you to act in your true colors, you don’t have to treat him as Cole, you only need to treat him as your son Harris!”

"After all, the relationship between you doesn't need acting at all, does it?"

Miria looked at Harris with a hopeful face, then at Li Yi, and finally nodded.

"Okay, then I can give it a try!" Miria said.

"That's great, Mom!" Harris exclaimed suddenly excitedly.

Li Yi couldn't help but smile too.

In fact, there is another point, which is also very important, that is, Harris Kane may indeed be very talented, and may indeed have a maturity that does not match his age, but after all, he is still a child.

And this kind of sensitive child, who has experienced so many dark things, is now acting in this play. To be honest, Li Yi is actually a little worried, because sometimes children can't tell the difference between the inside and the outside of the play.

At this time, if Milia, the most important person to him, was present, it would definitely save a lot of trouble.

After the starring role was settled, the film project officially entered the fast lane.

Because the investment in the film itself is not large, and the director Li Yi and the crew are all experienced drivers, the preparatory work for the film progressed very quickly.

In just one month, the preliminary preparations were completed.

The main shooting location of the movie, that is, the filming location of the movie, is in Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in North America.

Li Yi was sitting on the director's chair in front of the monitor, and Carlos, the assistant director that Dean Films had found for Li Yi, was in front of an old apartment, directing the crew to set the scene and place the cameras.

Carlos is not the Carlos that Li Yi worked with at the beginning, anyway, there should not be too many similarities in the names of foreigners.

However, this Carlos actually has something to do with the Carlos who Li Yi worked with back then. The other party is the nephew of the deputy director Carlos who Li Yi worked with back then.

Although he is not very old and has never been in charge of the guide tube independently, he can be considered to be experienced.

Therefore, Li Yi felt relieved to entrust him with the work.

And the actors were already in place at this time. At this time, Miria came out with Harris Kane who had put on makeup.

Li Yi couldn't help but looked at Harris Kane. His light brown hair was disheveled and covered his pale face. Under his quiet appearance, there was strength and a very special temperament, especially those sky blue eyes. In his eyes, the brilliance of insight into everything flickered from time to time.

Li Yi nodded in satisfaction. The makeup artist's skills are good. Harris Kane's ability to become a popular child star in Hollywood does have his own unique features.

Although it is a little different from the original Cole in Li Yi's memory, Li Yi is already very satisfied.

Today is the first day of filming for "The Sixth Sense". Although this is North America, Li Yi is no stranger to the working methods here.

In fact, although this place does not pay attention to a good start like the domestic ones, but the same, many things are similar. Whether it is a director, a producer, or an actor, or a crew member, the same is true for filming. The first scene is very important.

Therefore, the first scene Li Yi chose was also relatively simple.

It is the scene at the beginning of the film when the little boy Cole walks out of the apartment, locks the door and leaves!

This scene is the simplest scene, because this scene does not involve close-ups, it is a blurred long-range shot, and what Harris Kane has to do is too simple!

"CUT! Prepare for the next shot!" Li Yi shouted with a smile.

Going through the first one, even though it was a very simple scene, the crew couldn't help but smile.

After all, although there is no such thing as a good start, there are similar considerations here.

No one wants to encounter all kinds of troubles when shooting starts, right?
However, just because the first one is simple, it doesn’t mean that the following ones are also simple.

In fact, the next play is quite a challenge for Harris Kane.

Why did Li Yi arrange such two scenes of completely different difficulty?

In fact, it is also to compare and observe the status of young actors intuitively, because you cannot expect a child to go through it every time he shoots a movie.

That's impossible, even adult actors can't do it, let alone children.

Moreover, in "The Sixth Sense", there are many close-up scenes of Cole's expression. As we all know, the biggest difference between movies and TV series is that TV series are only broadcast on small screens, while movies are broadcast on big screens.

For close-ups of the same facial expression, the requirements between the two are quite different.

And why does the big screen have higher requirements for acting skills?
Because on the big screen, people's faces will be magnified, expressions, eyes, etc. will also be magnified.

It is difficult for you to be ignored like a TV series.

The second scene is also Cole's one-man show. What he needs to do is to open the door and carefully observe left and right.

Then there's a close-up that requires Cole to look cautious, wary, and a little bit cringe after donning a pair of glasses.

It's easy to say, but in acting, these things need to be shown through expressions, eyes, etc., so Li Yi is ready to practice it several times.

"One episode of "The Sixth Sense", two shots, one episode, ACTION!"

With the sound of hitting the board, the shooting of this shot officially started.

There was no sound at the scene, and everyone was performing their duties. Li Yi sat in front of the monitor and stared at the monitor.

There is nothing to say about the front, after all, it is not a close-up shot, just open the door, and carefully observe from side to side.

This is not difficult for Harris Kane, who has already acted in several plays.

Li Yi nodded.

However, the key part is coming: "Shot No. 1, close-up of the face!"

According to Li Yi's script, Carlos began to direct into the walkie-talkie.

Just the next moment, Li Yi frowned.

Because although Harris Kane showed a cautious and cautious demeanor, the traces were too heavy.

As we all know, in acting, it can be said that anyone can act to some extent, but how to act in a natural way so that no one can see the traces requires a professional level.

Obviously, Harris Kane's performance at this moment is only superficial.

"CUT! Harris, the marks are too heavy, be more natural, think about Cole's state at this time!"

For failing the first time, Li Yi has long been mentally prepared. After all, he has cooperated with many child actors, so he knows how difficult it is for a child to find the state of acting!
Harris made an apologetic gesture.

"Sorry, can you do it again?" Harris said.

"Are you sure you're ready? Do I need to give you some time?" Li Yi asked.

"I want to try again!" Harris insisted.

"OK, let's do it again!"

The second shot started quickly, but Li Yi called to stop the filming again, because compared to the first shot, Harris' traces were heavier in this second shot.

And it feels a little too much.

Third time, fourth time.
"Okay, everyone, take a break, Harris, come here!" Li Yi didn't continue to shoot, because he knew that if he continued, there would be no results.

Children are different from adults. For adult actors, there may be some scenes that have to be played over and over again, even if they feel uncomfortable, they will endure it.

Especially in front of a big director like Li Yi, but for children, it's different.

A restless mind will only make things worse.

Harris seemed a little discouraged, and walked up to Li Yi to apologize: "Sorry, director, it's my fault!"

"It's okay, this is a normal thing, but you obviously haven't thought about how to act, right?" Li Yi asked.

Harris nodded a little distressed.

(End of this chapter)