Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?
Chapter 316 Audition in Progress
Chapter 316 Audition in Progress
Had lunch.
Li Luo and others returned to the company slowly.
Various conversations from several people on the road continued to be heard. Either the woman surnamed He asked questions again and again, or Li Luo deliberately tried to talk to Song Zuer to see how she would react on the spot.
In general.
I am quite satisfied with it.
Among the many young actors who auditioned, he was considered one of the better ones.
This image in particular is quite good.
We will have an audition later to see how she feels. If she is suitable for the camera, I will put Song Zuer on the final list. Then we will compare them one by one and decide on the final candidate.
Even if he feels it is good now, he will not settle rashly.
Casting! Of course, we have to choose again and again.
Of course, you would feel happy if you could meet a familiar child star, but you don't necessarily have to be with him/her.
A few people talking.
Soon returned to the company upstairs.
"Oh~"
As soon as he arrived at the corridor outside the company, Hong Tianming couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
The bench in front.
There were about ten or twenty people standing or sitting.
The majority were young and pretty girls, and the rest were probably assistants and agents, with long white legs standing in front of him.
In order to facilitate the audition later, they all wore either floral short skirts or hip skirts.
Of course, miniskirts are indispensable.
Anyway, there were all kinds of skirts, which dazzled Hong Tianming.
Of course it was easy for him to date a girl.
But there is something.
Each one has its own flavor.
"A Luo, Luo Ge, Luo Ge."
Hong Tianming slowed down his pace and pleaded in a low voice: "Just let me audition. After all, I am also your co-star. I will treat you to a meal. Delicious food, baked Australian lobster with cheese!"
Appeal to their emotions, enlighten them with reason, and lure them with benefits.
Let this guy do it all.
"Three meals."
Li Luo bargained.
"make a deal."
Hong Tianming immediately showed his fist and the two men collided with each other.
behind them.
He Xujun looked at the scene in front of her and suddenly became excited. She grabbed her daughter's arm and gave her various instructions.
Listen to the director and do whatever he tells you to do.
Don't lose your temper.
Don't be careless.
After all, she is only an eight-year-old girl, how could she handle this? Originally, Song Zuer was quite relaxed, but now that her mother was nagging her like this, she suddenly felt a little nervous.
Even the way I walked became much more unnatural.
Following a few people forward.
The young models waiting outside for the audition also noticed the chaotic footsteps.
Originally, the girls all looked alert and cautious.
But when they noticed the person walking in front, their tense faces quickly released smiles. It was like they were changing their faces, and one by one they bloomed like flowers.
"Good director."
"Good afternoon, Luo."
"Good production."
The models stood up quickly one by one, and various greetings continued to be heard.
Bending, nodding, and smiling.
These gorgeously dressed girls cheered themselves up, leaned sideways, supported their waists, and shook their soft long hair, trying their best to show their best side, and stood proudly towards Li Luo.
Just looking at the scene before our eyes, there is a feeling of being dazzled by the flowers in full bloom.
People with poor self-control.
It's easy to be dazzled by this erotic scene.
Even Hong Tianming, who was used to such scenes, couldn't stand it anymore and felt that his eyes were not enough.
"Hello everyone."
Li Luo clasped his hands together and looked around with a smile: "Thank you all for coming to the audition!"
I have done a lot of auditions during this period.
But this is the first time that my nose is filled with perfume like this.
It made his lower abdomen feel slightly hot.
I can only pretend to be calm.
With a delicate response, Li Luo strode into the preparation room of the Rage crew with a few people, where there was another group of dazzling girls.
He couldn't help but take a deep breath.
But I was almost overwhelmed by the smell of perfume.
I couldn't help but curse in my heart, no wonder so many people want to join the entertainment industry and work hard to climb up.
This is the taste of random selection.
This strong desire for control can indeed give people a great sense of satisfaction.
While he was feeling emotional, Yang Ying and Janice Man outside the corridor felt a little depressed. They were about to step forward to say a few words, but the other party just glanced at them and walked into the room.
I couldn't help but mutter to myself.
"Uh~"
Zhou Yougen also looked at the two women beside him blankly without asking any questions.
But the meaning is clear enough.
You two, do you really know Li Luo?
Yang Ying couldn't help scratching his head, and his thoughts became extremely confused.
"Brother Luo."
There was also a chaotic greeting in the workshop. Amid the chaotic voices, Ning Hao rubbed his nose and walked over quickly: "This is the scenery I just selected. Take a look and see if it suits you."
I was scented with perfume for more than ten minutes.
I feel like I can no longer smell normal.
Handing the digital camera to Li Luo, Ning Hao looked curiously at the two strangers standing behind him.
His attention was mainly on the little girl, and he didn't understand why he suddenly brought back such a pretty girl.
It looks quite lovable.
"good."
Li Luo quickly pressed the button of the digital camera and looked through all the photos that the other party had just taken. "Put it on the backup list first. I'll take a look at it another day. By the way, arrange an audition for this little girl first."
"The audition is ready."
Ning Hao took back the digital camera and nodded quickly.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Li Luo expressed his gratitude and turned back to look at the mother and daughter with a smile: "You can rest for a few minutes, and come in when you are ready."
As the other party responded, he took off his sunglasses and walked into the office.
Hong Tianming followed behind with great interest.
Because of limited conditions.
All the auditions during this period were conducted in his office.
I saw a digital video camera set up next to the desk, the space in front of the sofa was crossed with yellow tape, and a simple dressing room was enclosed by a screen in the corner.
The environment is so simple that Hong Tianming doesn't seem surprised.
Land in Hong Kong is expensive.
It’s one of the most expensive in the world!
Therefore, no matter whether it is a residence or an office, they are not that big. A house with an area of about 100 square meters can be called a luxury house, and a house with a slightly better location can cost tens of millions.
It’s impossible not to be generous.
In the office, just having such a place is enough.
There's no way to be particular about the show.
"Since you want to see it."
Li Luo threw his sunglasses on the desk and sat firmly on the director's chair: "Then you just stay here quietly and don't cause any trouble for me, or I will kick you out without any hesitation."
Hong Tianming nodded quickly.
He pinched his fingers to his lips, made a zipper-pulling motion, and then sat down on the high chair next to the desk very swiftly.
Those who participate in the audition are generally directors, producers, assistant directors, and representatives of financing companies.
Over in Hollywood.
There will also be union representatives attending.
In the current Rage crew, Li Luo can be said to hold all the power.
Therefore, representatives from other investors only occasionally participate in the auditions, and most of the time they are busy with other things. Anyway, they have no say in who to use, so it is better to save their energy.
After a while, Ning Hao walked into the room with a thick document.
He handed the document to Li Luo.
He nodded to Hong Tianming again and sat behind the camera naturally.
Fiddle with it two or three times.
The green light on the machine comes on.
Li Luo casually flipped through the information in his hand. The people listed here had actually been screened twice.
Although the role is not big and there are only a few lines, there are still close-up shots, which is better than being an extra. Of course, those small brokerage companies and modeling agencies want to send people here to test the waters.
If you are selected, it will be a qualification for you to find a job in the future.
Write that you have acted in such and such movie.
This alone makes it much more eye-catching than others.
"director."
The coordinating staff member opened the door, poked his head in and said, "The young actor is ready."
"let's start!"
Glanced at his watch.
Li Luo leaned back firmly in his chair.
The pace of life and work in Hong Kong people is extremely fast. Normally, there is an one-hour lunch break at noon. But now, because of the sudden audition, I can only start the afternoon work early.
Fortunately, the film and television industry has always had an irregular schedule, so everyone was able to get things going quickly.
"Dong dong."
The door that had just been closed was soon knocked.
It opened with another click.
Under the guidance of the coordinating staff, the mother and daughter, who had just had dinner together, walked into the office cautiously.
A camera is set up in a bright room.
Three men.
Sitting inside in full readiness.
This posture inexplicably brings psychological pressure to those who are auditioning.
However, this kind of pressure is something that actors must deal with. If they appear clumsy and speak incoherently in such an environment, then they will be doomed when they get to the set to shoot.
"take it easy."
Li Luo waved his hand to signal Ning Hao to start filming, and pointed to the place on the ground where there was tape: "Joey, can you please stand there and introduce yourself to us first? Thank you."
"it is good."
Looking at her mother timidly, Song Zuer stood over nervously.
I just came out to have fun.
How did it suddenly become a job?
Coupled with her mother's nervous instructions just now, the little girl was now somewhat reluctant and under great pressure. Fortunately, she had experienced this kind of audition before, so she was not at a loss.
But every time I said a word, I couldn't help but glance at my mother.
Afraid that there is something I am not doing well enough.
The more this happened, the more dull he looked, and Ning Hao's eyebrows were tightly knitted together.
He didn't see any smart child, only a nervous little girl who looked like a puppet.
Li Luo also saw the problem, but it was impossible to call someone else's mother out for such a situation. After all, she was just a little girl of seven or eight years old, and she would probably be more nervous if there was no one familiar around.
"Joey, relax a little."
Putting down the information in his hand, Li Luo stepped forward with a smile: "It's nothing, just pretend the camera doesn't exist."
"How about playing a little clapping game with big brother?"
At his invitation, Song Zuer slowly relaxed and played the game of "you clap once, I clap twice" with Li Luo in front of the camera with a smile.
The two stood together again and waved their hands at the camera.
It took some time to go back and forth.
The audition is finally over.
"Thank you Joey, thank you Sister He."
Li Luo smiled and rubbed the little girl's head, then shook hands with the woman again: "Thank you for your help. Leave your contact information outside. I will notify you whether it succeeds or not."
"It should be thanking the director."
Seeing Li Luo’s smiling face, the woman waved her arms with joy.
She also asked Song Zuer to bend down and thank her.
Only then did he look back every few steps and reluctantly leave the room.
"How about it?"
When the door closed, Li Luo looked at Ning Hao with interest. Although he was extremely satisfied, he still had to listen to other people's opinions.
"Speak directly?"
Ning Hao scratched his head and lit a cigarette.
“Am I authoritarian?”
Li Luo waved his hand indifferently and went behind the camera to watch the footage he had just recorded.
Hong Tianming on the side also stood up and came over.
About this kind of thing.
Of course he would be interested.
"Ah."
Biting the cigarette, Ning Hao said bluntly: "It was very stiff at the beginning, but with your encouragement, her performance was really good, she has a good sense of the camera, and her appearance is also delicate and beautiful enough."
"Speak of a problem."
Li Luo interrupted him directly.
On the screen, he and Song Zuer have a good sense of partnership.
Stand together.
There is nothing inconsistent.
“Not bitter enough.”
Ning Hao doesn't have the same filter as Li Luo. He thought about the image in the script and said, "The actor's image is indeed brilliant, but the sense of suffering is not enough. Xiaomi is a child from a single-parent family in this story."
"My mother was a dancer in a nightclub and was also addicted to drugs."
“Growing up in this environment.”
"She can be pretty, but she can't be as delicate as a doll. She needs to have a stubborn and bitter feeling."
"How can I describe it? It has to be like the lonely dogtail grass growing by the roadside!"
"Crack~"
Hong Tianming snapped his fingers and nodded repeatedly: "I think so too, but I can't explain the feeling. Director Ning said it very clearly here. Xiaomi is a very pitiful little girl."
"There has to be a gloomy temperament."
"She and the male protagonist need to heal each other."
Ning Hao's eyes lit up when he heard the words "mutual healing", and he high-fived Hong Tianming to express his agreement.
Pondering these words.
Li Luo scratched his beard hard.
Considering the temperament of the entire movie, what these two people said makes some sense.
As I said just now, he is not a dictatorial person. Not to mention Hong Tianming, Ning Hao's vision in selecting actors is still impeccable.
"The little girl is quite smart."
Ning Hao looked at the silent boss and continued, "Makeup and lighting can make up for certain shortcomings. How about we put them on the list first?"
"Among the young actors currently auditioning, she is truly the best."
He didn't mean what he said.
This young actress named Song Zuer is really good. We’ll consider her comprehensively when the time comes.
“Put it on the shortlist first.”
Li Luo nodded and turned around to sit in the director's chair: "What you said does make sense. Let's take a look and don't rush to decide."
In any case, there is an additional backup option.
He was in a pretty good mood.
"director?"
The staff asked cautiously.
"Continue to the next one."
Flipping through the information in his hand, Li Luo crossed his legs and said, "Notify the actresses to get ready. The audition will start in two minutes." Hong Tianming's eyes lit up.
The guy chuckled and looked at Ning Hao, his butt firmly fixed next to the camera.
Two minutes passed in a flash.
At the coordinator's call, the first auditioner walked into the room nervously. She stood where the tapes crossed, put her hands together in front of her and bowed deeply: "Hello, director, hello, everyone."
"I'm Zhao Le'er, a print model."
“年龄19岁,身高168,三围32D、23、34,体重45KG。”
The V-neck of the skirt was directly facing Li Luo who was sitting right in front of her.
A small piece of white breast meat.
It was also clearly recorded by the camera.
The female model was quite experienced. She introduced her situation clearly in just a few words. Then she showed her white teeth and looked at Li Luo with a standard smile.
Hearing this number, Hong Tianming swallowed his saliva calmly.
32D.
This height and weight.
It is obvious that the fruit is hanging on the twig.
Next, it’s time to test the authenticity.
"Hello."
Li Luo tapped the information on his hand with the tip of his pen, raised his hand and pointed to the small screen behind the female model: "I think you should know the audition requirements. You don't mind changing clothes there, right?"
"of course not."
Zhao Le'er walked behind the screen without any hesitation.
As they watched.
The floral skirt on the woman was hanging lightly on the screen. Imagining what was happening behind him, Ning Hao's breathing became disordered.
Whenever a bikini appears on the beach or in a swimming pool, it doesn't evoke too many associations.
But it happens now.
It's in an office in an office building.
Some things are very easy to make people imagine!
The skirt is hung.
It took less than ten seconds.
The girl in a three-point bikini walked out from behind the screen and returned to her original position with a sexy step.
Her long hair swung back.
Zhao Le'er held her slender waist with one hand and posed charmingly.
In the lens.
The woman's snow-white skin was clearly revealed.
The face with delicate makeup and the bulging breasts wrapped in a bikini stood proudly.
This D is really not a joke.
Not a single lie.
And what Zhao Le'er was wearing was a relatively small bikini.
Therefore, most of the thunder was exposed.
This is fruitful.
He just appeared in front of everyone, staggering.
Her slightly undulating flat belly is sexy and charming. Although her appearance is not extremely beautiful, it is definitely above average. Her straight long legs add a lot of points to her.
Take a deep breath.
Zhao Le'er made his size look more conspicuous.
At the same time, she looked at the stunned Hong Tianming with pride, but when she noticed Li Luoshi's expressionless face, she quickly put away her smile.
"Thank you."
Li Luo turned the pencil in his hand and said calmly: "Please look at the camera."
"Yes, that's it."
"sideways."
"Turn again, with your back to the camera."
In fact, Li Luo has no experience in auditioning. The only real audition he had was when Zhang Zhong was filming Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and he auditioned for the role of Duan Yu.
And was also swindled down.
But he knew exactly what he wanted, and didn't care whether it complied with the process or not.
As long as the actors can give out what they want.
Under the command of Li Luo.
Zhao Le'er performed the corresponding actions in a very methodical manner.
She first stood sideways, then turned her back to several people to show her buttocks. Even though she could clearly feel the eyes falling on her, she did not look the least bit unnatural.
If you are afraid of being seen as a model, then you'd better quit as soon as possible!
This kind of audition.
She didn't know how many times she had experienced this.
What I am afraid of is not being looked down upon, but being seen as worthless. What I am afraid of is that I have worked extremely hard but always fail to get the job opportunities I want.
In this cannibalistic city, a little self-respect doesn't matter at all.
Have a full meal.
It is the most important!
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Le'er looked straight ahead again as directed by the voice.
The ballpoint pen was spinning rapidly in Li Luo's hand.
He makes his own judgement.
In fact, from the speed of the woman's lower abdomen rising and falling, you can easily judge that she is a little nervous, but the whole body movement is still smooth and not to the extent of deformation.
But that's not enough.
"Please do a few moves."
The ballpoint pen stopped, and Li Luo continued, "Dance moves, yoga moves are all fine. If that doesn't work, just simply stretch your body."
"Don't look at the camera, just look at me."
"no problem."
Zhao Le'er swallowed and thought about it, then hurriedly made a few dance poses.
It's a bit hectic, but the level is acceptable.
Watching the hot bikini girls showing off their bodies in front of him, the feeling was so enjoyable that Hong Tianming stared at them with his eyes wide open, not wanting to blink even once.
Ning Hao is a guy with a rather reserved and reserved personality.
Want to see.
I'm embarrassed to look at it directly.
But as a makeshift photographer, he always has his own way, he just needs to keep his eyes on the camera.
The scenery before him made him smile harder than AK.
It's just a great pity.
The graceful dance was soon stopped.
Zhao Le'er stopped and looked at the man sitting in the director's chair with a nervous expression, fearing that her performance just now was not satisfactory to the other party.
Although the salary for this job is not high, she still wants it very much.
Being able to appear on the big screen, even if the appearance time is only for one second, can help to raise the price when performing commercial performances.
What if the movie is a hit?
If you can perform very well in it.
Your own situation.
It will definitely improve.
Thinking of this, Zhao Le'er's expression became a little eager again.
"Thanks a lot."
Li Luo smiled slightly and said the same old words: "Please keep your phone open for the next three days. If appropriate, the crew will contact you by phone."
"Thank you, thank you director."
Zhao Le'er pursed her lips and bowed to Li Luo again.
She had heard this kind of thing countless times. If she could get one or two calls back out of ten audition opportunities, it was already very successful!
I have tried my best.
Next, leave it to fate!
"Wait a minute."
Seeing the female model's heavy steps towards the screen, Li Luo stopped her again: "If I'm not mistaken, you are the first person to register the audition information, right?"
"Yes, Director."
Zhao Le'er quickly turned around and nodded in response.
"Ah."
Li Luo made a tick on the information in his hand and said with a smile, "I like hardworking people. People who work hard will always have good luck. You have passed the audition. All you have to do is wait for the announcement!"
The light stroke of the pen tip almost made Zhao Le'er's heart stop.
"Thank you, thank you, director."
She covered her mouth tightly, then quickly opened it, and kept bowing to express her gratitude one after another.
The girl was so excited that Lei Zi was shaking.
"You're welcome."
Dizzy from the waves of lightning, Li Luo smiled and waved his hand: "The audition is over, put on your clothes!"
"I didn't expect you to be such a nice person."
Watching the woman's figure disappear behind the screen with regret, Hong Tianming's voice rang out slowly.
Never looking back.
Li Luo stepped back and raised his middle finger.
Next.
The auditions continued.
Some things are really a pleasure at the beginning.
But slowly.
It will quickly turn into torment.
Beautiful bodies kept appearing before his eyes, and all kinds of Lei Zi appeared in front of him with the smell of perfume. Hong Tianming crossed his legs alternately and lit the cigarette in his mouth continuously.
It seemed that only in this way could the rising anger be forcibly suppressed.
Nothing.
Among the girls who came for the audition, there were quite a few who were bold and some of them were too lazy to even go behind the screen.
Right in front of them.
Just take off your skirt.
These girls showed off their bikinis in extremely seductive movements, and their postures were almost like striptease. They went to great lengths to get a role.
It’s a pity that none of these thoughts were focused on the performance.
Under Li Luo's expressionless gaze, everyone looked panicked and their limbs were stiff.
Ning Hao's eyes twitched as he watched.
But there is no way.
Any professional actor with a bit of experience would not take on a role like this.
Most of those who can take the job don't have any experience.
You can only choose generals from among the short ones.
With constant crossing and circling, Hong Tianming's female companion that night also appeared in the room. The girl happily winked at Li Luo and was about to take off her suspender skirt swiftly.
"Well, it's over."
Under Hong Tianming's unfriendly gaze, Li Luo smiled helplessly and made a tick.
In fact, Hong Jiahaodaer didn't care about his female companion's figure being seen at all. What he cared about was that if such a trivial role had to be auditioned seriously, it would be a disrespect to his buddy.
"Let's see first!"
The girl was not vague at all. She pulled down most of her skirt, and her plump breasts under the red bikini were extremely tempting.
It was so white that Li Luo gave a thumbs up:
"Not bad!"
"Okay, let's look back later."
Unable to hold it in any comfort, Hong Tianming bent over and trotted forward, hugging his female companion: "My stomach is a little uncomfortable, please accompany me to the bathroom, it's urgent!!!"
Under Li Luo's contemptuous gaze, the two men left the room in disorderly steps.
"Go on~"
Shaking his head, he waved to the coordinator.
After another three or five people passed by.
Li Luo pointed at the information in his hand and frowned slightly. He thought that after notifying thirty people to come for auditions, he would be able to pick out at least seven or eight who could be used, but now there are so many misfits.
It's not about looks, it's about performance.
These people have no problem walking on the catwalk or posing for photos, but their performance in the random assessments is extremely disappointing.
Being filmed by the camera and putting on some psychological pressure with a blank expression, many people become so nervous that they don't know where to put their hands and feet.
Current situation.
Maybe I'll have to audition again.
"next."
He crossed his hands casually and gave the order without looking up.
“Click, click.”
She walked into the room in rhythmic high heels.
"Good director."
A slightly crisp voice sounded, and the girl who came to the positioning point began to introduce herself swiftly: "I am Janice, I am 168 years old, a professional model, and I am CM tall."
Talking about personal information.
Janice Man's attention was firmly on Li Luo.
Although some time has passed, she really doesn't believe that the other party can forget her!
If it is true.
It really hits my self-esteem too hard.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Luo raised his head.
"to be honest."
He shrugged and spread his hands to the girl. "Janice, that sounds a bit weird. Your Chinese name is actually very good. It would be nice to go around in the world with these three characters, Janice Man."
After being stunned at first, a smile broke out on Janice Man’s cold and beautiful face.
Now I not only remember them, but I can even say Chinese names that are usually ignored.
It seems that the other party still keeps me in mind!
In fact, Li Luo never thought of playing any tricks, but he just happened to have the effect of first suppressing and then praising on the other party. Just a simple greeting made the girl feel very happy.
"Thank you, Brother Luo. I'm Janice Man."
The very charming Cantonese language comes out from the mouth of the Hong Kong girl.
Her smile was so red and her teeth were white.
Ning Hao scratched his ears and barely understood what was said.
When Hong Kong people call themselves this junior, the pronunciation of the word "Luo" always has a slight tongue roll, which sounds exactly like the Hong Kong movie that I have seen.
It seems extremely interesting.
Before leaving, he practiced Cantonese like crazy in order to fit into this working environment.
Fortunately, I have good talent and basic communication is no problem.
"let's start!"
Li Luo smiled and waved at the screen.
The girl moved quickly.
Dodge and hide inside.
In less than a minute, Janice Man, who had adjusted her state, walked out from behind the screen with light steps.
A dozen people were auditioned.
In terms of figure, she is definitely worse!
But there was one thing that made her surpass all the models who had just auditioned.
That is confidence.
Although it is not very strong, it is noticeable enough.
Every artist who can make it big has this inexplicable self-confidence to a certain extent.
The more popular.
The aura that is emitted will be stronger.
No matter where he appears, he can quickly become the focus of the audience.
And on the other party.
There is just a hint of this kind of confidence.
Although her figure is extremely ordinary, Janice Man is very creative. The black bikini makes her skin look exceptionally fair and tender.
Different from others.
Her bra seemed to have been modified, with two long black straps wrapping around her white back and extending forward.
Like two thin snakes, they coiled back to the waist.
This bundle-like shape.
It instantly diverted people's attention from the shortcomings of her chest to her graceful waist.
Return to the anchor point.
Janice Man quickly stood sideways.
She first looked at Li Luo with a bright smile, then quickly raised her chin slightly, and finally stared at the direction of the camera with a focused expression.
(End of this chapter)
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