[American Entertainment] Bright life

The audition for the role of the daughter Sophia in "Mamma Mia" was set in Los Angeles, and Grace needed to go back to Los Angeles to audition.

In fact, when returning to Los Angeles this time, apart from participating in this audition, Grace still has another job to do, that is, the animation production of "Enchanted" has been completed, and now the characters that appear in the animation need to go back to the studio Go voice the characters.

This job was decided beforehand, and it happened to be "killing two birds with one stone" together.

Sterling returned to Los Angeles before Grace. He originally complained that Grace was in the midst of blessings and didn't know where the blessings would return, but he reflected on himself after complaining. It seems that he has not helped Grace much as an agent.It’s not that he lacks professional qualities—even though his former client didn’t renew his contract with Grace, but as Lambert Morris’s nephew, the resources in his hands are really not the same as other half-way monks The manager is comparable, but it is time for him to learn how to speak—it’s just that he doesn’t have much use for him. Naturally, there will be various people before him to help Grace cut the thorns and pave the way.

Like "Enchanted", there is Angus Green, a big capitalist waving a check to clear the way; like "Mamma Mia", there is Cameron Mackintosh, the tsar of theater production, who is willing to be the middleman... Sterling is really unwilling to bury himself, he has to do something to prove his worth.

——A little cognitive torment?

When Grace came to Los Angeles, what was waiting for her was a manager with sloppy feet and dark eyes.

Grace first greeted Sterling: "You can rest assured that you have a new girlfriend who has been with you for less than a month. You haven't been home for two days. It's not because you ate behind her back."

Sterling: "...I just said that as soon as I see you, I don't need to drink coffee to refresh my mind." This sentence can also be regarded as a greeting.

After the greetings, it's time to get down to business," the Mamma Mia crew also tweeted to Mandy Moore, Amanda Bynes, Rachel McAdams, Amy Rossum, and Amanda Seyfried. I got an audition invitation. Don’t worry, their profiles are all here, you can look at them as you like, you’re welcome. At the same time, I can tell you that they are all blonde girls without exception, whether they are natural or not, and All American girls except Rachel McAdams who is Canadian. Oh, how did I forget, you actually have American citizenship, right? Look at me, you use your Oxford accent every day, I forgot that you were actually an American girl."

Grace has dual citizenship of the United States and the United Kingdom. When she obtained British citizenship, Mr. Roderick Green did not yell at her because of Grace's behavior that seemed to be against him. This is still due to Elizabeth.

"Hmm, did I just say something you already know?"

"It's not surprising." Grace said with a sense of peace of mind.

Sterling looked at Grace blankly for a moment, then reached out and took out the photos of the other five candidates and put them in front of Grace, "Come on, my dear client Dr. Green, come and name them one by one."

This time it was Grace's turn to be deadpan.

Sterling laughed "successfully", but unfortunately froze halfway through the laugh, because Grace called out their names: "Amanda Bynes, Amanda Seyfried, Amy Rosen, Rachel McAdams. Of course I don't know them—”

Grace draws out her explanation: "Did you know that you're sorting alphabetically in alphabetical order, dear agent?" with a smirk attached.

Sterling wanted to go home and fell asleep now, and by the way he had to deal with the questioning of his new girlfriend who had made it less than a month ago.

Yes, Grace was damn right again!

He must have destroyed the galaxy in his previous life, he must have been.

……

The stage play "Mamma Mia" has been on the stage since April 1999, and it was released for the 4th show in June 2005. It can be said that it is not the longest-lived one of all Broadway stage plays, and it has also been shown in major theaters around the world. The city has performed exchange performances, and it is a stage play that is popular all over the world.

Such a stage play is about to be officially adapted into a movie, and it is rumored that Meryl Streep will join in, which undoubtedly makes the movie attract attention before the filming starts.In this case, there are advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that "Mamma Mia" already has an audience base, so you don't have to worry too much about the box office. The disadvantage is that "Mamma Mia" as a stage play has a good reputation around the world. , if it is to be made into a movie, it will have to be tested by fans when the movie is released. If there is anything wrong, the effect will be chained... Therefore, when casting, not only acting skills must be considered, but the chosen The singing level of actors is also one of the key points.

For the role of Sophia, among the young actresses they invited to audition, Mandy Moore, Emmy Rossum and Amanda Seyfried all had singing skills, and Mandy Moore was even a professional singer, and Amanda Bynes and Rachel McAdams, although they have no singing skills, they are now very popular youth idols in the United States.Among them, Rachel McAdams has the best acting skills, and Mandy Moore sings the best. It would be nice if they could balance it out.

This time, director Phyllida Lloyd, producer Gary Goetzman, and a representative from the Screen Actors Guild were in charge of the audition.

Phyllida Lloyd, who directed the Broadway version of the show, flipped back through her résumé, then turned to producer Gary Goetzman and said, "That's the last one left, It was recommended by Judy, who has acted in a stage play in the West End of London, and she seems to like her."

"Well, let's see how her performance is." Gary Goetzman also knows their last audition candidate this time. She was recommended by WMA, although the most powerful agency in Hollywood is CAA , but no one would think that WMA is the camel that is about to lean to death, and Gary Goetzman, as the producer behind the scenes, knows this all too well.So this girl, even if she is not well-known now, may be valued by WMA and recommended to the "Mamma Mia" crew. It seems that she is a newcomer who is being cultivated.

Thinking of this, Gary Gotzman became a little curious in his heart. When Grace walked in, not to mention anything else but her appearance, Gary Gotzman nodded secretly in his heart, not that she looks like How beautiful, how delicate, believe him, every year in Hollywood there is no shortage of young and beautiful girls who want to become famous, but she looks very coordinated overall and has a good posture. Such an actor will definitely look better after being on camera nice.

But when Grace spoke, Gary Goetzman wondered if this was too elegant?Especially when Grace came to the audition today, although she was not wearing a particularly formal dress, the white shirt and blue knee-length skirt were also elegant.

Gary Gotzman is not the only one who has such an idea, director Phyllida Lloyd is still.In addition, the previous producer Judy Kramer thought so too, but didn't she change her mind in a moment?This time, after Grace started her auditions, they changed their minds.

Grace chose to sing a very passionate song from "Mamma Mia", "Gimme!" Gimme! Gimme! (The Man in the Late Night), she seemed to have completely changed when she sang, it felt like she had changed from a static oil painting to a dynamic comic strip, and her singing accent had also changed into a passionate American accent. The playful little moves on the show, and when she sang, she knotted the hem of the original ladylike clothes and white shirt, revealing a small section of thin waist. The vivacious girl who went on a date with her boyfriend, plus she's singing "give me, give me, give me, give me someone at midnight" is so graphic.

This "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! "Already very dynamic, but now Grace's performance is very graphic and full of appeal. When she sings "Give me, give me, give me, give me someone to accompany me at midnight" again, she has transformed into The directors, producers and representatives of the Screen Actors Union couldn't help but follow the rhythm.

What's more unbearable is that she even discharged.

As Phyllida Lloyd, the director who receives her playful wink, she can't help covering her mouth and laughing, this kid sings so well.

The singing part is completely passed. As for the acting part, when Grace returns to the original elegant style, this can explain a lot of problems, can't it?

After Grace left, Phyllida Lloyd spoke first: "I have to say, a very contagious performance."

Gary Gotzman also nodded and echoed, "She completely regards this place as her stage, and we are her audience, the audience fascinated by her performance." I think Rachel McAdams, who has the best acting skills, has not achieved this level. He means that his acting skills can be retracted freely.Thinking of this, Gary Goetzman couldn't help but wonder: "Hasn't she acted in a movie before? A talent like her should be discovered very early."

The Screen Actors Union representative who had been serving as the background board spoke at this time: "I remember her, Grace Green!"

Both Phyllida Lloyd and Gary Goetzman looked over, and the union representative explained: "She registered with the Screen Actors Union last year and updated her information only a week ago. If I remember correctly, She now has two doctorates and two bachelor's degrees from Oxford University, and she seems to be studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London." So the staff of the Screen Actors Union will be impressed by any actor with such a degree.

The director and the producer looked at each other, and Gary Gotzman murmured in his heart: Now I know what she was doing before, is she in school?

In fact, it’s not just about going to school. Disney began to promote "Enchanted" on the third day after the audition. In addition, the Venice Film Festival, one of the three major European film festivals, will open at the end of August on the same day. It was announced that the British film "Atonement" will be the opening film of this festival.

Meanwhile, Grace landed the role of Sophia.

——Is this considered three blessings?