The Best Director

Chapter 173 That's great!

Looking at the "yung-ng" displayed on the phone screen, Rachel's eyebrows moved. She got up from the sofa, walked to the balcony, connected the phone, and smiled, "Hi, Yang?"

"Hi, Rachel" Wang Yang greeted with a smile, stroked Danny who refused to leave, and said, "Good evening, did I bother you?" Straight to the point: "Well, you know I already have a plan for a new movie called "T--Tem". There is a character in it that suits you very well, one of the three protagonists, so I want to ask you Not interested in auditioning?"

As he said that, some Rachels with different temperaments also flashed in his mind. She can change a lot on the big screen. She can play an elegant and intellectual beauty; and the clever and cunning image in "Sherlock Holmes" is very suitable for a talented female detective.

Of course, the elf-like Zooey Deschanel and the elegant and bookish Anne Hathaway are also very good, but he leans towards the cunning Rachel because he misses "Ghost Story" a bit.

"Oh." Rachel responded softly, without any surprises.

If it was other dream-seeking girls who received this invitation now, they would have cried out with joy, and would have passed out with excitement for the rest of the night. What does Fantastic Young's movie heroine represent? I can't describe so much, anyway, Miracle Young has created one after another Hollywood new stars, popular youth idols in the United States, and even Natalie, who has long been famous, has become more popular.

These girls are now the main force among the younger generation of female stars in Hollywood. They are extremely popular among movie fans, and naturally have high commercial value among filmmakers. In addition to the heroine, the same is true for some major supporting roles. Anne Darren, who was originally unknown, also received a new major supporting role after she finished her role in "Sweetheart", and her acting career has embarked on a bright road.

"What role?" Rachel's tone was very calm, but it seemed a little abnormal. Even if an ordinary director invited him, as an actor, he would smile and say thank you. She seemed to be aware of this, looking at the prosperous and bright night street scene outside, she laughed and said, "What character?"

"Well, a smart, stubborn, and calm genius female detective." Wang Yang flipped through the script casually, and briefly told some situations: "This is a true story. Her name is Beverly Griffin, but she is younger. Big, I changed it to small here. She is a detective hired by a Las Vegas casino to deal with a group of talented gamblers, that is, the T Blackjack team..."

After listening to his general introduction, Rachel was full of interest. Where did he find this cool and fun story? Although it's not the cooler T-team leader, the role of female detective is also full of charm...but.

She turned and leaned on the railing, looked up at the night sky, and said with a smile, "Jan, Beverly Griffin is very interesting and challenging, I like it very much. But let me think about it?"

"Of course, as you wish." Wang Yang nodded and smiled, rubbed Danny's neck vigorously, changed the subject and asked, "Where are you now, Toronto? Or Los Angeles, New York?" Rachel over there said: " Now I’m in Los Angeles, on the balcony of the hotel, and I’m here to participate in a charity event.” Wang Yang let out a sigh, thinking of his own activities, and said, “I’ve been invited to many events, including charity business, but I’m as busy as a Like a spinning top, spinning around..."

He doesn't care about commercial activities, he just refuses them without even thinking about them. If it's for money, wasting time on commercial activities is just the most stupid; as for public welfare activities, he will try his best to take part in and organize them occasionally, such as the one a few days ago A fan meeting for kids, had a lot of fun. However, he has returned to being busy these days, because in order to ensure that the schedule does not conflict during filming, he must first finalize the starring candidate for "T--Tem".

Then the post-production work of "The Hangover" will start. There are only three months left until Christmas, and only two months before entering the publicity stage of event interviews. The time is no easier than "District 9"; Oversaw the production of Prison Break. "T--Tem" will not start filming until the beginning of next year. Fortunately, this time there is no need to wait for Natalie's vacation. She said, "I am already familiar with college life, and it doesn't matter if I miss a few days; and my studies are fine. Skipping classes by bad girls? My favorite."

Thinking of this, Wang Yang added with a smile: "Rachel, how about the movie starting at the beginning of next year?" Rachel laughed crisply over there, and said, "Director, you are really impatient." Wang Yang grabbed Danny's ears and played around, and immediately laughed and said, "No, no, I'm not. Have you ever thought that if I was quick-tempered, you would have been scolded by me on the set? , scolding you to cry."

"Wow, it's scarier than the worms." Rachel had two sweet dimples on her face, she kicked her feet lightly, and said proudly, "But why? My performance is so good." Wang Yang's message came from the phone Serious voice: "Mike Adams, I need to remind you that it is because I am a good director. If I am a quick temper, I will not do a good job, and then you will not do a good job without my guidance. , so you will be scolded."

"I see, it seems to be such a logic." Rachel smiled softly, and suddenly made a decision in her heart. She missed the "ung studio" a little bit. She used to be self-depressed in "High School Musical" Yes, but not now. She smiled into the phone: "Yan, I will audition for Beverly."

Wang Yang was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion, "Huh? We've considered it so soon?" Her cheerful laughter came from the phone: "I'm impatient." Wang Yang happily patted Danny on the head and laughed. Said: "Very good." In fact, her audition can be said to be just a formality. This is not the first time he has cooperated with her. He knows her temperament and appearance very well. Rachel is also very good at acting. Although she is not as talented as Natalie, she is also Not a muggle.

"Then what is the specific story like? Well, one thing, I'm going to play opposite Natalie Portman, which is exciting." Rachel narrowed her eyes, and she really felt a surge of excitement in her heart, and people with high acting skills Acting in a rivalry is like a boxer meeting a boxer, and... She looked at the brightly lit tall buildings in the distance, and said with a smile: "I have heard enough of Jan + Natalie, and the combination of Jan + Rachel is not bad. Right? We scared so many people back then, but now everyone just talks about Juno."

"Annie, you may not get this role." Hearing Wang Yang's joking "reminder" over there, Rachel frowned with a smile, and laughed a few times helplessly. The dimples on both sides were deep, and said with a smile: "Okay Jan, you're always so mean, so now I'm asking for a role? Well, yes, Mister Fantastic," they both laughed.

After chatting for a while, they ended the call. Rachel's hand holding the phone dropped, and she took a deep breath, the female detective's audition? She looked at the stars in the night sky and slowly lost her mind.

"Wait, I'm here to participate in your movie interview, may I still be able to interview now?", "In principle, it is possible."...

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"What? Miracle Yang invited me to audition for the male lead?" On the sofa in the living room, Wu Yanzu opened his mouth wide in surprise, he couldn't believe the news from the manager on the other end of the phone, and asked, "You mean that yung- ng? Fantastic Yang? Oh my god, I see..." He held the microphone crookedly around his neck, picked up a pen and paper and wrote down Miraculous Yang's contact number.

Miracle Yang, the number one director, Hollywood miraculous director, the ss of the independent film company upstart Flame Films... In the United States, he is the pride of all Chinese and Asians, and he is also very popular in white society; although he is not seen in Hong Kong His figure haunts, but he is also a well-known idol. Many stars in the Hong Kong entertainment circle are not as popular as him.

During the World Cup last time, Wang Yang went to Hong Kong, which made the whole Hong Kong boil. It is rumored that Jackie Chan invited him to dinner many times but could not invite him, so there are some criticisms in the circle, saying that this Hollywood director is arrogant, full of style, and looks down on Hong Kong movies . But Wu Yanzu does not agree with these voices, everyone has their own favorite way of life, and has the right to live that way, you can't say that others are arrogant just because they are quiet.

When he was in his teens or twenties, he liked complex fun, enthusiasm and excitement; but now at the age of 8, he has found that he has gradually become yearning for a quiet, ordinary and simple life, and no longer likes those noisy parties and Sociable, I just want to live a normal life happily with my girlfriend Lisa and good friends.

He has seen some interviews with Wang Yang, and this magical director said: "Actually, I am not as 'sunshine' as everyone thinks. The days when I first entered the university were crazy. I did everything you can imagine, except drugs. So I had a pretty bad reputation with the school, and I think that's one of the reasons they didn't believe me later. But then I got bored pretty quickly and I realized that wasn't what I wanted, so I told it' Bye, never again'"

He understood very well what Miracle Young was talking about. It was similar to the Buddhist "epiphany". Miracle Yang matured relatively early, which is normal for an unprecedented director. Anyway, he has a lot of affection and respect for Wang Yang, the amazing director who is proud of Chinese descent and San Francisco. He also likes watching the movies of Fantastic Yang. If "District 9" can help sci-fi films return to the Oscars, that would be really cool up.

But what movie did Magic Young ask him to audition for? Wu Yanzu frowned his rough eyebrows, his first reaction was Kung Fu movies, and then he couldn't think of anything else. What image does a Chinese male lead have in Hollywood? Miraculous Yang is also said to be a person who practiced martial arts since childhood. But he doesn't want it to be a kung fu movie. He doesn't want to become an action star who can only make kung fu movies. This is why he doesn't take kung fu movies in Hong Kong. This is a deliberate avoidance.

But Fantastic Young's movie hero? Wu Yanzu took a deep breath, watched the number on the paper dial past Jiang Ye, his heart beat gradually became a little faster, this is definitely an exciting invitation that cannot be refused, and he is also eager to act in a Hollywood blockbuster. Watch this grow up. But he would never accept any messy Chinese-American screen image; but this is Miracle Yang, he thought he didn't need to worry about it.

"Hello, Mr. Wang? I'm Daniel Wu." As soon as the call was connected, Daniel Wu greeted him with a smile, and immediately heard Wang Yang's enthusiastic voice: "Are you Daniel? Hey buddy, hey buddy "He laughed again in broken Cantonese: "You have admired us sons and daughters of the world for a long time, please don't be polite." Wu Yanzu suddenly laughed, and said in impure Cantonese: "No problem, Yang, you asked me to participate in the audition?"

Wang Yang really didn't expect CAA's manager to be so efficient, but Wu Yanzu is an artist signed by CAA, so it was just a few phone calls. He picked up the remote control to turn down the TV volume, and smiled back in English: "Well, yes, how are you interested?" Hearing Wu Yanzu asked if it was a Kung Fu movie, he shook his head and smiled: "It's not a Kung Fu movie, I'm temporarily They don’t know how to make live-action kung fu movies.”

He doesn't want to make kung fu martial arts movies. Of course, it's not that he doesn't love kung fu or has no idea about martial arts scenes. It's just that he doesn't want to be stereotyped as a kung fu film director. Perhaps such an idea is strange, but he felt that he would not be able to get along, so he would make a special kung fu movie.

"This is a high-IQ crime movie. There is no crime. Do you know Jeff Ma? He is the prototype of the hero, a MIT college student, smart, smart, smart, social Chinese, very proud Competitive, full of challenges to everything, cynical, likes to use legal means to break the rules and make those who are superior; cunning, cool..."

Listening to these character descriptions, Wu Yanzu's interest and confidence increased rapidly. He thought that he was a social Chinese. When he was in college, he founded the Chinese Martial Arts Society. Does that count? And he knows very well what a cynical person is like, because he was that kind of person in his youth, cynical, selfish, rebellious, bitter... As for high IQ and cool? This can be acted out.

His face was radiant, and he was very confident that he could win this Chinese role. When Wang Yang finished speaking, he smiled happily and said, "Then I can audition anytime, and I happen to be in San Francisco right now." And the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles is only It takes over an hour of flight time.

"That's great." Wang Yang was also very happy immediately. The earlier the candidates were resolved, he could also edit "The Hangover" earlier, and... He clenched his fists and waved, licking his lips and laughing: "That--too Okay, hahaha dude, I'm waiting for you"

Until the end of the call after chatting for a while, Wu Yanzu felt a little puzzled, why did Mi Yang's laughter seem a little weird? He smiled incomprehensibly, and immediately called his girlfriend excitedly, his eyes widened, and he couldn't hold back his excited smile and said, "Lisa, my God, I have an unbelievably good news for you. Doing a movie audition, the leading actor, um, is Wang Yang"

Lisa over there was also very excited for him: "Daniel, baby, congratulations, you must seize this opportunity oh no, just try your best, I support you..."

The two chatted excitedly for a while before slowly calming down. Wu Yanzu suddenly remembered a question that he forgot to ask Miracle Yang just now, and asked: "By the way, do you know who Jeff Ma is? The original shape of the character I auditioned for." it's him."

"Jeff-Ma? He's..." Lisa felt a flash of inspiration in her mind, but she stopped when she was about to say it. She thought about it: "Well, I have some impressions, as if I heard... my father said it. "Her father is the president of the Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. At the beginning of the year, Miracle Yang was filming "The Hangover" there. She still wanted to get an autograph, but she was busy with her work as a Hong Kong model and couldn't make it.

"I'll check it out online." Wu Yanzu stood up and walked, said with a smile: "It's so exciting, it's not a kung fu movie, it's incredible..."

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The location of the audition was arranged in the audition room of Flame Film Headquarters. Jeff Ma and Beverly Griffin's solo auditions will be held today, but Rachel has not arrived yet.

At this time, in the spacious and bright audition room, Wang Yang, who was wearing a T-shirt and slacks, and Wu Yanzu, who was wearing a shirt and jeans, were sitting on the comfortable sofa, laughing and talking to each other; Joshua was standing behind the sand, beating Wang Yang with both hands like a servant. shoulders.

He has been hired as a production assistant for "T--Team". After working as a field assistant for "The Hangover" last time, he has officially followed Yang to learn how to be a producer. Naturally, he will start as a little assistant who pours tea He will start from the beginning, and he will study all the work of these auditions.

Joshua tapped these two broad shoulders vigorously, he is 0 years old, it's time to do things seriously. But he felt that his talent as an actor was really lacking, so he changed his goal, from winning the Oscar for Best Actor to the Oscar for Best Picture, which seemed cooler. He didn't want to follow his father in the real estate business, facing some houses all day long It's better to kill him than to nag him.

And there is no suitable position in the flame movie; he wants to be a director, but obviously he is not "Amazing Joshua", so he can only take it slowly like this, his goal is to completely get rid of the annoying assistant when he is 5 years old Words, still 6 years old, 7 years old...

"Joshua, I don't need it." Wang Yang glanced back at Joshua, then looked at Wu Yanzu, continued to talk about martial arts in his childhood, and said with a smile: "When you first wanted to learn Kung Fu, it seems that I haven't born?"

Wu Yanzu spread his hands, recalling the mood more than 20 years ago, sat up straight, and smiled authentically: "I was 6 years old at that time, and my grandfather took me to Chinatown to watch "Shaolin Temple". You know that Jet Li's first movie. My grandpa told me 'Azu, this is the real Chinese kung fu' wow" He sighed, beaming and authentic: "It's amazing. I was shocked all of a sudden, and I thought, 'I am a Chinese, I should You have to learn kung fu'"

"What a familiar scene." Wang Yang excitedly punched with both hands, and the air suddenly rang out. He laughed and said, "I am also 6 years old, but I am not watching the big screen. That day my grandfather took me to see Wu Old man, he used to be the chef of my restaurant, or some kind of partner; I thought he was just an ordinary old man when I was young, who knew... Wow, he can still punch so hard at an age, what is it, Chinese kung fu? Look It looks very powerful, I said I want to learn, I want to learn"

"And then you learned from Master Wu?" Wu Yanzu had an envious expression on his face, and he was really envious in his heart. He was so eager to learn Kung Fu at that time but... He shook his head and said, "I made up my mind after watching that movie. I started to practice martial arts, but my mother wouldn't let me, she was afraid that I would fight fiercely after learning Kung Fu, so she wouldn't let me learn." He frowned and shrugged, and said: "Later, I formally became a teacher at the age of 19 to learn Beipai Changquan. .”

"Hmm, Northern School Changquan..." Wang Yang's eyes lit up immediately, he looked up and down Wu Yanzu's muscular figure, his black eyes were full of hunger and thirst. Boxing, 7 years of martial arts training, height and weight of the same level... Thinking of his own idea, he couldn't help laughing: "My mother also had this worry, and I didn't disappoint her. Since I learned Kung Fu, I have indeed started fighting. "

Joshua continued to beat his hard shoulders, and said in a puzzled voice: "I want to ask why there is no Mexican Kung Fu? If my grandpa told me 'Joshua, this is Kung Fu'." He said in a rough voice , Then he hooted, and said: "After I learn, I can beat those bitches to death." Wang Yang patted the hand on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Hey brother, everything is in the past, you are safe gone."

Amidst the laughter of the three, Wang Yang asked with great interest: "Daniel, do you still practice boxing?" I can’t even take care of my breathing, so I will find time to come out and punch, you must understand that this has become a habit, and I feel uncomfortable if I don’t practice for a day.” He raised his eyebrows and smiled again: “Also, my body depends on exercise. Fist to maintain."

"I understand 100%." ​​Wang Yang leaned on the sand with his hands folded around his chest, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up. In addition to being uncomfortable not practicing boxing, he also felt uncomfortable not fighting... Today he is wearing loose trousers, just for the convenience of sparring. He asked seriously again: "Do you have actual combat ability? Or is it just a martial arts performance?" After all, some long fists are just practicing modified performance routines. In that case, even if you practice for 7 years, they are only better than ordinary people. .

"No, I think I have actual combat ability." Wu Yanzu bit his lower lip slightly with his front teeth, and nodded with a wicked smile. He didn't know how to perform martial arts. He actually felt a little strange in his heart. This is not a Kung Fu movie. Why is it amazing? Yang is so interested in his kung fu? But he vaguely sensed Miracle Yang's thoughts, and he couldn't help feeling a little excited, saying, "I'm like you. I grew up fighting and beating those who call us netk and engage in racial discrimination. I also practice mantis boxing. Drunken boxing, as well as taekwondo, boxing..."

When he was working as a security guard at a bar in college, his colleagues were all big men who played rugby over several kilograms, but he was the person most afraid of being provoked by customers. The end of provoking him was lying on the ground, and he knocked down three big men at the same time at most.

"Good, very good." Wang Yang couldn't help laughing, feeling very satisfied. This guy is too good for him. He stood up with a smile, walked towards the camera, and said, "Let's audition first."