Millennium director

Hollywood has an interesting saying.

All Hollywood actor's scripts go through Leonardo's hands first, and then it's the other actors' turn to pick.

In the past, Wu Yuan took this statement as a joke.

But now, he had to admit that this rumor did have some truth to it.

As soon as they mentioned who they were looking for as the leading actor in "Interstellar", Paramount executives immediately picked out Leonardo. It was obvious that this actor was really in demand.

"Leonardo is a very good actor." Wu Yuan nodded slightly, first affirmed, and then changed his words: "But, he doesn't seem to be suitable for this movie."

"He's so handsome, and Cooper is just an ordinary astronaut."

Paramount executives were noncommittal about Wu Yuan's evaluation, but mentioned another person: "What about Matt Damon? He's not bad either."

In the past two years, there are only a few popular actors in Hollywood.

DiCaprio has been nominated for Best Actor many times for his roles in "Cat and Mouse", "The Aviator" and "The Departed".

Mark Damon became famous in one fell swoop because of "Good Will Hunting" and became a top-notch actor with the "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Bourne Supremacy" series.

There are also black actor Will Smith and veteran actor Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

Counting and counting, Hollywood's current top super-A productions are all contracted by these actors.

By the way, we have to add Depp, who became famous because of "Pirates of the Caribbean".

From Paramount's perspective, for such a blockbuster with an investment of nearly US$200 million, the leading actor must be a top Hollywood actor.

Among them, the most popular ones currently are DiCaprio, Mark Damon, and Will Smith.

Will Smith is definitely not suitable, and DiCaprio was declined by Wu Yuan, leaving Mark Damon to choose.

However, Wu Yuan still shook his head: "Mark is not suitable either. He is too handsome, and the image "The Bourne Supremacy" brought to him is too profound."

"If he is asked to play an extremely ordinary character all of a sudden, the audience will not be able to accept it."

Two years ago, Mark Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio had just collaborated on the movie "The Departed," which was the movie adapted from "The Departed." In the movie, the two had a passionate shootout, battled wits, and became the 79th Academy Award for Best Picture.

Now let them play an old farmer who has been farming in the countryside for ten years?

And there’s no fighting at all?

That won't work.

Wu Yuan carefully stated his thoughts.

The Paramount executive frowned: "There is no A-list actor in Hollywood who is not handsome."

"Do you want to use Will Smith?"

Perhaps because Wu Yuan himself is of yellow race, the executive's words were more reserved, but he still understood the meaning.

They would rather a white man save the world than a black man.

It is true that Wu Yuan did not have the idea of ​​​​letting Will Smith star in "Interstellar" at a time when his thinking is still relatively conservative.

He shook his head: "I didn't say I was looking for an A-list Hollywood actor."

"The most important thing about the movie "Interstellar" is the plot, the charm of science fiction shown in the movie, and the surreal black hole theory and vast universe."

"It doesn't actually matter who plays the leading actor. The leading actor only needs to meet the role setting. If his role is not outstanding, there is no need to find actors like Leonardo and Mark."

"I have a recommendation."

"Mads Mikkelsen, just let him play the leading role."

In the small conference room, there was a lot of discussion, and many people were whispering to each other.

Who is Mads Mikkelsen and what movies did he play?

Paramount executives frowned even more.

As a professional, of course he knows Mads Mikkelsen, and he also knows that Mads Mikkelsen and Wu Yuan collaborated on "Rush Hour 3".

However, Mads Mikkelsen currently plays mostly villains in Hollywood, and his status and influence are somewhat low.

"Is he suitable?"

"very suitable."

Wu Yuan nodded firmly.

In fact, he has a safer choice, and that is Matthew McConaughey, the star of the original "Interstellar".

But Wu Yuan, when there are suitable actors, he prefers to use actors he has worked with before, rather than looking for new actors.

Mads Mikkelsen's acting skills are on par with Matthew McConaughey's.

One of them contributed a wonderful performance in "The Hunt" in 2012, and the other contributed a wonderful performance in "Dallas Buyers Club" in 2013.

Moreover, both of their looks are relatively ordinary and not very handsome.

Perhaps Mads Mikkelsen's elegant image in the "Hannibal" series does make some Asian viewers think he is handsome, charming, and a handsome uncle.

But in fact, in the European and American aesthetics, Mads Mikkelsen is really not handsome, and he is even relatively ugly, otherwise he would not always play vicious villains.

Now that "Hannibal" hasn't come out yet, it's even less likely that he can be called handsome and elegant.

Both emotionally and logically, Mads Mikkelsen is very suitable for the role of Cooper in "Interstellar", just as suitable as Matthew McConaughey.

While the former had worked with him, Wu Yuan had never seen the latter.

Nolan invited Matthew McConaughey to star in "Interstellar" after admiring his performance in the 2012 film "Dirt."

Wu Yuan has worked with Mads Mikkelsen and experienced his performance level. He does not think Mads Mikkelsen is worse than Matthew McConaughey, or even better.

Adhering to the idea of ​​​​trying to use actors who have worked together and are comfortable to work with, Wu Yuan recommended Mads Mikkelsen to Paramount.

Wu Yuan now is not the same person he was when he first took over the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 1".

Even Paramount needs to listen carefully to his opinions now and cannot reject them casually.

Although he was not very optimistic about the actor Mads Mikkelsen and did not know him well, the Paramount executive, after frowning and thinking for a while, nodded: "Understood, we Your suggestions will be seriously considered."

"What are your thoughts on other characters besides the male protagonist?"

"Of course." Wu Yuan snapped his fingers: "Cooper's daughter can be played by Anne Hathaway."

"As for Professor Brand's daughter, I hope Liu Yifei will play the role."

"We can set her as Professor Brand's adopted daughter, a little girl picked up during the Earth Hunger Crisis rebellion."

"The reason for looking for them is very simple. They are pretty enough."

"Since the male protagonist needs an ordinary man, the important supporting female role must be found in two vases. Although the role is not important, at least it is pleasing to the audience."

"A beautiful white woman and a beautiful Asian woman, I believe, can meet the aesthetic needs of most countries around the world."

Wu Yuan did not hide his intention to praise Liu Yifei. Having invested US$48 million in Light Age, he also had the right to have a major supporting role.

As for other characters, such as Professor Brand and other senior members of NASA, Wu Yuan handed them over to Paramount, which can be regarded as respecting the main control company.

Tapping the table with one hand, the vice president of Paramount pondered for a while after listening to Wu Yuan's casting arrangements, and said noncommittally: "I understand."

"Daniel, we will seriously consider your suggestion." (End of Chapter)