Chapter 58: Male Lead Candidates
Chapter 58: Male Lead Candidates (Seeking Follow-up Reading)
After the relevant preparatory work in the early stage was completed, when the script actually started, the progress was still very fast.
After all, Zhou Qing had seen this movie before, and with his full-level directing skills, it was easy and enjoyable for him.
That’s right, Zhou Qing’s director skills have already been maxed out.
Since the last time he won the Best Director Award in Berlin, his skills have improved by three points.
Therefore, Zhou Qing is still very confident that "Departures" will once again hit the top three in Europe.
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Inspiration came like a spring, and Zhou Qing kept typing on the keyboard with his hands.
It took only ten days in total, and the complete script of "Departures" was produced by Zhou Qing.
After a final check and confirming that there was no problem, Zhou Qing no longer hesitated.
He called his assistant over and asked him to handle the copyright registration and review matters.
After that, Zhou Qing leaned back in his boss chair and began to think about the casting issue.
First of all, the most important male protagonist.
The male protagonist of "Departures" is actually not that old, and it seems like he just got married not long ago. After all, the couple doesn't even have a child.
The protagonist's wife became pregnant after he worked as an undertaker for a while.
He looks to be between twenty-three or twenty-four and twenty-seven or twenty-eight, no more than thirty years old.
Frankly speaking, it is not easy to choose actors in this age group. After all, they are too young and generally have poor acting skills.
Of course, there are also talented people, such as Huang Bo and Zhang Songwen, but we also have to consider whether their image and temperament are suitable.
These two are obviously incompatible.
So considering various factors and after screening, there are not many candidates left for Zhou Qing.
After going through them roughly in his mind, he only found two that met the requirements.
Liu Ye and Qin Hao.
The two images and temperaments are quite compatible, so needless to say, their acting skills are also very good.
First of all, Liu Ye has already contributed a wonderful performance in "Lan Yu" and won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor through this movie.
There is absolutely no problem in playing the male lead in "Departures".
He is Zhou Qing's first choice male protagonist.
So what about the alternative Qin Hao?
This is definitely a talented player.
Although after graduating from the Central Academy of Drama in 2000, he turned down almost all the acting offers that came his way.
As a result, I am probably still an "amateur" and have never acted in a play.
But it doesn’t matter, he’s talented.
Didn’t Marshal Wang ask Qin Hao to star in “Qinghong” in 04?
It also made it directly to the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or.
From then on, Qin Hao became the favorite of the sixth generation directors and appeared in various art films.
This fully demonstrates that Qin Hao's acting skills are absolutely good.
Even if we take a step back and say that Qin Hao's acting skills haven't reached that level yet, doesn't we still have director Zhou Qing?
Master Zhang has trained non-professional actors very well, so what problem could there be in Zhou Qing training a talented player?
Wasn’t Huang Bo a good example at that time?
When Zhou Qing asked him to film "127 Hours", Huang Bo's acting skills were actually not that good.
It's far inferior to his movie emperor period.
But didn’t he contribute wonderful acting skills and make it to Berlin?
This is the director's skill.
So from a technical point of view, Zhou Qing felt that there was no problem in finding Qin Hao to play the male lead.
"Qingzi, your office is quite big."
Before Zhou Qing could consider other candidates, his thoughts were interrupted.
That guy Huang Bo is here.
He stared around Zhou Qing's office with eyes wide open, clicking his tongue constantly.
"It seems that 127 Hours really made a lot of money. People say that your movie made at least million. Is that true?"
Huang Bo looked at Zhou Qing with curiosity again.
The box office revenue of "127 Hours" is there, and the cost of the film is also easy to estimate. So everyone knows how much the box office revenue is.
In addition, since "127 Hours" won an award in Berlin, there will definitely be no problem selling the copyright.
Although Zhou Qing has never responded directly to how much the copyright was sold for, the award is there so it cannot be too low.
So earning 10 million or something like that is not groundless.
"Money is fleeting, you can't bring it with you when you are born and you can't take it with you when you die. Why bother with it? Old Huang, you are obsessed again."
Zhou Qing once again showed off in front of Huang Bo.
Huang Bo: “…”
I was wrong. I forgot that Qingzi's ability to pretend is at the highest level. She can pretend to be awesome on you anytime and anywhere.
However, Huang Bo was just joking with Zhou Qing. Mainly because they were familiar with each other, he didn't treat Zhou Qing as an outsider.
But I am not as envious, jealous and hateful as others.
Besides, Qingzi was very considerate. She even gave him a big red envelope at the celebration party for "127 Hours".
"Okay, stop talking about this useless stuff. If you have something to say, just say it. I'm busy now."
After chatting with Huang Bo for a while, Zhou Qing spoke directly to Huang Bo.
He had already seen through Huang Bo's little thoughts.
"What are you talking about? Can't I just come to see you? Is this the relationship between us?"
"Is that so? Have you finished reading now? Xiao Liu, show me around..."
"Hey, hey, you're such a boring person."
Huang Bo couldn't pretend anymore and put on a flattering smile, "You're planning to start a new play, right?"
Zhou Qing knew that Huang Bo came here for this, but he could only tell Huang Bo the truth with regret.
"Old Huang, let me be frank with you. Forget about being the protagonist this time. Your image and temperament just don't match up."
In fact, Zhou Qing also considered Huang Bo, but he ruled him out after a short consideration.
The protagonist Huang Bo is indeed not suitable and can only play a supporting role.
Huang Bo felt a little disappointed when he heard this, but he didn't show it on his face.
"If I can't play the leading role, then I can play a supporting role, right? I can play a supporting role, too."
Huang Bo did not give up, but tried again.
"If it's a supporting role, there's no problem."
Zhou Qing nodded. He had actually considered the role that would be suitable for Huang Bo.
The son of the owner of the bath center also had several scenes against the protagonist.
With Huang Bo's acting skills, there is no problem in handling this role.
"But I want to make it clear first, it's not a big supporting role."
But Zhou Qing still reminded Huang Bo in advance.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Forget about the supporting role. I can also play the minor role."
Huang Bo waved his hands repeatedly and said generously.
"Okay, then you're one of them."
Zhou Qing nodded, and the third role was decided.
So who is the second character?
Of course it’s Luo Jin.
They all live in the same dormitory. Zhu Yawen has already gotten a role, so how can Luo Jin be left out?
However, this guy's age and acting skills are limited, and like Zhu Yawen, he can only play supporting roles.
"Okay, then it's settled."
Huang Bo also clapped his hands excitedly, and then started chatting with Zhou Qingdong.
He kept talking about it, but seemed to be hesitant to say something.
Zhou Qing knew that Huang Bo had other things to do.
(End of this chapter)