Chapter 985 Godfather Selection

After Zheng Tong left, Tan Yue looked back at the computer and continued to deal with emails.

There are emails every day, and the department has various tasks that need to be handled by Tan Yue every day, as well as the latest situation of the department and some work arrangements.

Tan Yue slid the mouse to look at the live broadcast promotion plan submitted by the public relations department. There are generally no problems, and there are still some small places that need to be modified.

He attaches great importance to this live broadcast. It is not easy to organize a large-scale live broadcast, and no small details can go wrong.

For anchors, drainage is a very important way to increase fans. It is still very beneficial to the entire company to cultivate a few more big anchors. Sometimes they can also promote some of the company's movies, TV series and even singers' albums.

Half an hour later, Tan Yue finished his work and picked up an empty cup to get a glass of water. Sipping tea, he sat in front of the computer and rested for a while, thinking about the next work arrangement.

With Zheng Tong's work efficiency, he believes that he will be able to complete the storyboard script soon.

Time is tight and the task is heavy. There is no rest time. It's time to consider the work of actor selection.

Tan Yue looked at the character list on the computer and fell into thought.

After completing the script, I had a deeper understanding of each character, but I still had no idea who to cast for the role of Vito Corleone.

This role requires extremely high acting skills from the actor, and ordinary actors can't handle it at all.

Tan Yue closed his eyes, leaned one arm on the table, rubbed the corner of his eyes and thought for a few minutes, and decided to first decide on the cast of other roles.

From the beginning, I thought it was very suitable for Ma Guoliang to play the role of Mike Corleone, and now I am more determined to do so.

Or only Ma Guoliang is suitable.

After years of precipitation and experience, Ma Guoliang's control over the role is becoming more and more refined.

Every time he gets the script and the character biography, he will talk to Tan Yue in a comprehensive manner and put forward some of his own views on the role.

If an actor wants to thoroughly master a role, he needs to have this kind of dedicated spirit.

For Ma Guoliang, acting is not just a job, but an experience of a different life.

Having Ma Guoliang play the leading role is also in line with Tan Yue's next plan.

If Brilliant Entertainment wants to connect with the international entertainment industry, it must have a star who is famous internationally, which can also be regarded as establishing a capacity for the company. After the accumulation of the two movies "The Truman Show" and "Forrest Gump", after the broadcast of "The Godfather", Tan Yue believes that Ma Guoliang's fame will definitely reach a higher level.

"Let him prepare first."

Tan Yue took out his mobile phone and called Ma Guoliang.

After all, if we want to release it at the same time as "Black Fire", the time is very tight, whether it is the preparatory work in the early stage or the whole shooting rhythm, it will be faster.

Let the actors see the script earlier so that they can get familiar with the role earlier.

‘Beep-beep-beep’

The phone rang twice, and then Ma Guoliang’s voice was heard: “Mr. Tan.”

“Mr. Ma, are you in the company now?”

“Yes, I’m in the office.”

Tan Yue said: “Come over if you have nothing to do now. I have something to talk to you about.”

Ma Guoliang said without hesitation: “Okay, I’ll go over now.”

Tan Yue hung up the phone with a “hmm”, put down the phone, and took out a script of The Godfather and a biography of Michael Corleone from the folder.

On the other side, Ma Guoliang put down the phone and said: “I have to go to Mr. Tan’s office. You sit here for a while.”

Ma Guoliang was chatting with his agent in the office when he suddenly received a call from Tan Yue.

The agent receives many calls every day, all of which are invitations from big directors in the circle, who want Ma Guoliang to play the protagonist of their dramas. As a popular actor in the circle, he has even opened up a gap with those first-line actors. His presence is a guarantee of box office success.

This is exactly one aspect that the current director circle values.

There is also the influence of Ma Guoliang in the international entertainment industry. Although it is not particularly large, it is a world of difference compared with domestic stars.

Domestic stars have also appeared in foreign movies, but they are either small roles or villains.

Ma Guoliang has gained fame abroad with two movies in which he played the leading role.

Among the invitations received, there is also a desire to use Ma Guoliang's fame to shoot a movie that will be released simultaneously around the world. The production scale is large and the film contract is also a sky-high price.

However, they were all rejected. Not all movies can be played. Now the fame that has been accumulated with great difficulty can be completely destroyed by a bad movie.

It is easy to build a kingdom and maintain it, but it is a long process to maintain fame.

Now it is not only for himself, but also to repay Tan Yue.

Ma Guoliang is very clear about Tan Yue's subsequent plans, and he himself wants to become an actor who can be recognized by more people one day.

The agent asked, "What does Mr. Tan want to talk to you about?"

"I'm not sure, he didn't say it on the phone."

"It should be something important, you should go over quickly." Tan Yue didn't often go to Ma Guoliang directly. According to past practice, the agent had a bold idea in his mind at this time, but he couldn't be sure.

Faced with the agent's urging, Ma Guoliang nodded and went to the president's office.

When he came to the door of Tan Yue's office and saw Chen Ye, Ma Guoliang asked, "Is Mr. Tan in the office now?"

"Yes."

"Mr. Tan asked me to come to him and said there was something."

When Chen Ye saw Ma Guoliang, he knew who the male lead of this new movie was.

"Mr. Ma, please come over."

Chen Ye stood up and walked to the office door and knocked gently.

"Come in."

Chen Ye opened the door: "Mr. Tan, Teacher Ma is here."

"Xiaoye, give Teacher Ma a glass of water."

"Mr. Tan." Ma Guoliang sat on the chair opposite.

Tan Yue said: "Have you received a script recently?"

"I have received invitations from many directors, and I have indeed read a lot of scripts during this period." Ma Guoliang answered truthfully.

"Have you come across any good scripts?"

The company is very lenient when it comes to accepting roles. As long as the script is received and you feel it is suitable, you can participate.

The two started chatting and have become friends long ago after co-producing so many film and television works.

Ma Guoliang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The quality is basically hovering between good and average. I haven't encountered any particularly outstanding scripts, nor have I particularly wanted to play a role. I have been taking a break during this period."

Tan Yue said: "It's not easy to find a good script."

"Teacher Ma, your tea."

"Thanks."

Chen Ye nodded and left the office.

Ma Guoliang said: "Nowadays, filming focuses on the actor's own flow. Even if you have no acting skills, you can still play a leading role, let alone a director who can care about the script.

There are so many scripts that don't fit the bill, and you can't blame him for being picky sometimes.

Ma Guoliang knows that no other person can be as capable as Tan Yue, with a good script and full-featured roles.

When I receive an invitation, even if the quality of the script is slightly worse, even if the character is good enough, I can still accept it.

But it's really not that good.

In such a situation, I would rather not take on a role or act.

"There is nothing we can do about the impact of the general environment. The impact of the rice circle culture on the circle has been too great." Tan Yue continued: "But fortunately, we have begun to realize this problem now, and it has gradually begun to happen. I hope it can Get back on track soon.”

No one can stop the changes brought about by the times. The emphasis on traffic by so many directors is also determined by the market, all in order to make money.

Ma Guoliang took a sip of water and said, "I think this change started with you. It allows the audience to see good dramas and also allows actors to pay more attention to their acting skills."

Tan Yue waved his hand and said: "I don't have this ability. In the end, what audiences like is high-quality film and television works."

"That's not because you let the audience know what quality film and television works are." Ma Guoliang did not deliberately flatter.

Over the years, whether it is a TV series or a movie, as Tan Yue has produced film and television works of extremely high quality one after another, the audience has begun to pay attention to the quality of the work itself.

Following this, directors in the industry also began to pay attention.

"That's off topic." Tan Yue returned to the topic: "I've written a new movie during this period, and I'm going to let you play the leading role in it. Do you have time?"

"What?!" Ma Guoliang didn't react for a moment, and his brain felt like it was shutting down.

The surprise is always so sudden.

He had thought about this in the elevator, but he was still a little confused after the surprise.

A few seconds later, Ma Guoliang said quickly: "If you have time, of course you have time. Even if you don't have time, you will put aside all other things."

Tan Yue has found himself in a new movie, and he is also the leading actor in it. This is a great thing.

Having played the leading role in two movies that were released simultaneously around the world, Ma Guoliang felt that he might not continue to play the leading role in the next movie. After all, there are many other outstanding actors in the company.

I didn’t expect that I would still be the protagonist.

Tan Yue picked up the biographies and scripts at hand and said: "The name of this movie is "The Godfather". It is a gangster movie. The background of the story takes place in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. This movie can also be considered a movie. It's a double-male role. The character you play in it is called Mike Corleone, who is considered the second generation godfather. The first generation godfather is also your character's father. As for what godfather means, you will understand after reading these things. ”

When Ma Guoliang took over the script, he felt that his hands were shaking slightly. He was still too excited and the excitement of surprise had not yet subsided.

Before coming, he was still talking to his agent about when Tan Yue would have a new movie? Can I continue to play the leading role in it?

Now that I’ve got the script, I’m so excited that I can’t stop.

Tan Yue said: "Let's read the character's biography first. I think this role is quite suitable for you."

"Okay, Mr. Tan." Ma Guoliang couldn't wait to flip through Mike Corleone's biography and read every word carefully.

When he was mentally prepared, he couldn't put it down the moment he saw the character's biography.

Every time the character in Tan Yue's script seems to be under a spell, you will soon be fascinated by it.

It is no exaggeration to say that even if it is a bad drama, if there is such a charming role, Ma Guoliang will take it without hesitation.

Mike Corleone's image is completely different from the characters he has played before. This is also what fascinates him. Constantly accepting new challenges is a requirement for himself.

As his understanding of the character gradually increased, Ma Guoliang had begun to outline in his mind what kind of image Mike Corleone was.

Time passed slowly, and Tan Yue dealt with the work in his hands without interrupting.

After Ma Guoliang read the biographies, he suppressed the mood of reading the script and said, "Mr. Tan, I've finished reading the biographies."

Tan Yue put down the work in his hands and asked, "What do you think of this role?"

"This is a great role." Ma Guoliang suppressed his excitement and said, "The only characteristics of the role are calmness, coolness, sharpness, and good at forbearance."

Seeing Tan Yue nod, Ma Guoliang continued, "Overall, Michael Corleone is a very charming role. According to the many roles I have played in the past, it is very three-dimensional. After reading it, you feel that this person is standing in front of you. Although I haven't read the script yet, I can be sure that this role will be as popular as Forrest Gump and Truman."

Then he added, "This is a role type I particularly like, and I will definitely show the role well to the audience."

"Well, I believe you." Tan Yue has never doubted Ma Guoliang's acting skills, and I believe that he skipped the audition this time.

"Then I'll tell you more about this character." Tan Yue took out another biography and said, "If you want to better understand this character, you must first be familiar with the history and social background of the time."

Tan Yue first explained the background of the times, and then helped Ma Guoliang understand Michael Corleone in all aspects through various things.

After an unknown amount of time, the two of them picked up their cups and drank water.

Ma Guoliang said: "I have mastered about 40% of it now. I will study it carefully after I go back."

Tan Yue put down the cup and nodded: "If you encounter something you don't understand, you can come to me. You can also check the relevant information on the Internet, which will help you master the role more."

"No problem." Ma Guoliang looked at the script and suddenly asked: "Mr. Tan, will this movie also be released simultaneously around the world?"

"Yes, it will still be released simultaneously around the world." Tan Yue said: "Due to some reasons, the shooting progress of this movie may be faster. Take advantage of this time to get familiar with the script."

Hearing the words "simultaneous release around the world", Ma Guoliang immediately became excited and said excitedly: "Don't worry, Mr. Tan, I will definitely be familiar with the script before the movie starts."

It's easy to say that it will be released simultaneously around the world, but there are not many directors in China who are so capable.

This is Tan Yue's third movie to be released simultaneously around the world, and it is also his third movie, and he plays the leading role.

"Go back and prepare well."

"I'll go back first." Ma Guoliang left with the script and the character biography.