Chapter 554 Casting
Sometimes it can be a headache to choose actors, especially the key lead.
For example, let’s take the villain Captain Benzi! He needs to be gentle and handsome, but he also needs to have good acting skills to show off the character’s complex personality?
For such an excellent actor, Rong Guang must have several goals. For example: Touaki Karasawa, Takashi Sorimachi, etc.
The representative work of Tomeaki Karasawa is "The White Tower". Anyone familiar with Japanese dramas should know that it can be said to be a classic of medical dramas and the pinnacle of Japanese dramas.
Sorimachi Takashi's representative works include "Spicy Teacher GTO". It is also a popular drama among the people.
Sorimachi Takashi's acting skills are excellent. But what is more familiar to people is probably his youthful relationship with Matsushima Nanako.
Don't think it's difficult to invite actors like this. That would be too underestimated the appeal of Rong Guang, an internationally renowned director.
There is also no need to worry about the anti-Japanese theme. In this book, the country is also generally disgusted with that period of history - a group of stupid Malus!
As for why the right wing became rampant later, I will not discuss it here. There is a complicated social background. But as long as it is about that period of history, including Japanese dramas - the high-level military is stupid and evil, but the bottom is the victim!
Let me explain, this is an objective introduction and does not discuss the social tendencies of the people in this book.
And the process of creation, whether it is correct or not. Because it is too complicated, it can be written in dozens of papers.
This is just to say,
Inviting a popular actor from Benzi is not an obstacle. Not to mention, he will be given a salary that is hard to refuse.
However, just when Rongguang was about to send out invitations to film, suddenly a script actor volunteered himself, and he was - Koji Yano.
This person should be familiar to everyone. By chance, he became one of the supporting actors in the entertainment industry, that is, Tokyo Piao. Then he fell in love with acting. But... it is almost impossible for a supporting actor to become an actor? This is the case all over the world!
So Yano Koji went to China to develop, and gradually became a professional devil, and became one of the big names in the Chinese entertainment industry.
A mature film and television industry needs various types of special agents, such as villains, fat people, etc. Even though these special appointments are inconspicuous, sometimes they can play a finishing touch.
For example, the original Shanghai Film Studio had a group of special agents for the Republic of China dance parties. As long as it was a dance scene with a Republic of China background, various types of actors would dance on the dance floor.
It was like a shuttle in space, immediately bringing the atmosphere of the Republic of China.
Of course, in the years when the mainland film market was in decline, the team dispersed. When it came to "The Wheel", what was that dance party? At first glance, it looked like modern people were pretending?
The same is true for other big actors. As a professional devil, Yano Koji will not be short of film appointments.
But Da Te wants to go one step further and become a first-line star? That's a lot of difficulties! Just like the four evil men in Hong Kong, the only one who has truly taken this step is Mr. Cheng Kui'an.
So at the beginning, Rong Guang didn't consider this person at all.
Without taking personal emotions into consideration, let’s just discuss the actor Koji Yano. Isn’t his appearance enough? Moreover, he is a bit player, so his acting skills are also questionable.
But since everyone is here, let’s give it a chance and take a makeup photo, right?
More than two hours later, Rong Guang got the final makeup photo, and it was... barely passed! Because the makeup artist added a pair of glasses, Yano Koji's appearance flaws were covered up a lot. He also looked much more gentle.
In this case, let Koji Yano perform a part.
Rong Guang began to talk about the drama, and he communicated directly in Japanese: "Haoer-san, the captain you play is different from the roles you have played before. He is an idealist. He really believes that the war of aggression against China is to save China.
The common people. Therefore, when he first took office, he was very friendly. But as time passed, his ideals were slowly shattered. He began to degenerate.
He became a brutal invader. But in his heart, he was unwilling to completely degenerate, and sometimes struggled. But at this time, something happened..."
Koji Yano listened very seriously. Sometimes I have to admit that the attitude of Japanese and Korean actors cannot be overemphasized. They are very obedient and easy to manage.
After listening to Rong Guang's words, Yano Koji asked: "Director, what do you mean, this character has a dual personality? His good side needs to be shown in the front, and his evil side needs to be shown in the back?"
"Not completely accurate. The front is dominated by human nature, and the back is animal nature!"
"I see."
"Haoer-san, you have to work harder. So I have to try out two scenes. How about I give you half an hour to prepare?"
"Can."
"..."
Watching Yano Koji's performance, Rong Guang was thoughtful.
It should be said that for an amateur actor who can hone his acting skills to such an extent, Yano Koji still works hard and has some talent. But the traces of being a Japanese professional are too deep. The animalistic aspect is no problem. But the human side? I always feel that
Some things are not in place.
After thinking about it for a while, Rong Guang shook his head: Forget it, where do so many perfections come from? If you choose those actors with good acting skills, there will definitely be no problem with human nature, but animality is also difficult? Isn't it still a high-level challenge?
After Yano Koji finished his performance, Rong Guang called him over: "Koji-san, you did pretty well in other aspects, but you have these few problems..."
Rong Guang did not hide anything, and pointed out Yano Koji's shortcomings one by one. Yano Koji's expression became more and more serious, and there was a trace of disappointment in his eyes.
"That's it! Sign the contract now. Haoji-san, is it okay to arrange the release date?"
Since Rong Guang's casting is basically determined internally and is not affected by other factors at all, there will generally be no duplication. Therefore, contracts are signed on the spot, and there is rarely a situation like "waiting for notification".
Unexpectedly, Yano Koji was stunned for a moment, and then said ecstatically: "Director, that means...?"
"Yes! The role is given to you." Rong Guang smiled and then reminded, "Haoer-san, you should understand the gap between you. So when filming, don't complain about repeated reshoots? And I will not lower the standards.
.If it doesn’t work, will I change the actor?”
"Thank you, thank you, director." Yano Koji was already excited and incoherent. He also knew that this opportunity was quite difficult, and it might be a key step for Da Te to become an actor. "Director, please look forward to my activity!"
"hehe."
"..."
Finally another important character has been solved. Now only the last male protagonist is left.
However, for a while, Rong Guang really had no candidate. Currently, there are many stars among the male actors from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places, and there are also many capable actors, but there are really very few who meet the requirements?
Chapter completed!