Chapter 986 Actor Selection

In the afternoon, just as the working hours arrived, Chen Ye came in with documents: "Mr. Tan, here are a few documents that need your signature."

The first document was the publicity plan for the large-scale live broadcast of the new media department. Tan Yue had already checked the modified document in the mailbox and found no problem, so he signed it directly.

The second document was the sponsorship negotiation between the program department and several brands.

Many programs have been broadcast for many years, but there are still many brands that want to invest in sponsorship.

Don't underestimate the sponsorship of some variety shows. Although the cost is high, it can bring great benefits to your brand.

Especially the hit variety shows.

This document has also been approved. Tan Yue still read it carefully word by word, and signed his name after confirming that there are no problems.

"Xiao Ye, go to the TV series department later and tell them to recalculate the budget on this document. There are a few places where the funds flow is not clear. Let them refine this place." When Tan Yue was looking through the third document submitted by the TV series department, there was a fund that was relatively vague.

"Okay, Mr. Tan."

Tan Yue did not sign it, and directly let Chen Ye take the document and leave.

After finishing the work in his hands, Tan Yue looked at the role list and continued to look for actors for the roles in the movie.

"Who should play the role of the old godfather?"

Tan Yue thought about it and finally opened the company's internal network to find a suitable candidate among the actors under the company.

The first target is naturally an older person.

"This one won't work. It doesn't have the temperament."

"This one won't work either. It doesn't have the feeling I want."

"No."

"The image is too different."

While screening one by one, Tan Yue's eyes fell on Jiao Cheng's head portrait.

When filming "The Truman Show", Jiao Cheng played the role of director in it, and the effect was not bad. This time, he can come and try the role of the old godfather first.

During this period, Tan Yue has not been able to find an actor who is completely compatible with Vito Corleone, so he can only settle for the second best and let the actors audition one by one.

Jiao Cheng's acting skills have always been good, and maybe he can make up for some of his image deficiencies through his acting skills.

After thinking like this, Tan Yue took out his mobile phone and found Jiao Cheng's number. He tapped the screen and called.

‘Beep——’

“Hello, Mr. Tan.”

Jiao Cheng's voice came from the phone.

“What is Mr. Jiao busy with recently?”

“Since the filming of "The Long Season" was completed, I have been traveling around. I just returned to Beijing these two days and am now idle at home.”

Tan Yue glanced at the time and asked, "Do you have time now?"

“Yes!”

Tan Yue got straight to the point and said, "I recently made a new movie. There is a role in it. Do you want to come and try it?"

“I'll go now.” Jiao Cheng, who was lying on the chair, sat up directly.

No matter whether it is a movie or a TV series, as long as it is Tan Yue's, there is no reason for the actor to refuse.

“Be careful on the road.”

“I'll be there soon.” Jiao Cheng threw his mobile phone on the sofa, changed his clothes quickly, and prepared to go to the company.

If time is not tight, Tan Yue will definitely let Jiao Cheng come again tomorrow.

There is no way, saving a little time is a little.

Besides, Vito Corleone is also a role with a leading role, so the right person must be chosen as soon as possible.

Tan Yue continued to think about the candidates for other roles. The third role is Santino Sonny Corleone, the eldest son of Vito Corleone. He has a hot temper and a messy private life. In addition to his wife, he has several mistresses, but he is very protective of his family and the reputation of his family.

After comprehensive consideration of image, acting skills and other aspects.

Tan Yue chose Zhang Shengli among many artists.

After serving as the protagonist of "Wolf Warrior 2", the film and television works Zhang Shengli participated in are basically action films, and his acting skills are becoming more and more mature through repeated training.

Tan Yue continued to pick up the phone and make a call.

"Beep-beep-beep-beep."

"Mr. Tan, I'm sorry, it's too noisy here, I didn't hear it just now." The noise on Zhang Shengli's side gradually became smaller.

"Did I bother you?"

"No, no, I was at the beach with my wife today."

"Are you in your hometown now?" Tan Yue remembered that Zhang Shengli's hometown was in Qindao.

"I haven't been home for a long time. I took advantage of the fact that I had no work arrangements recently to go back to my hometown." Zhang Shengli asked, "Mr. Tan, what's the matter?"

He hadn't received a call from Tan Yue for a long time. This sudden call made him realize that there must be something for him.

Tan Yue said, "It's like this. I recently wrote a movie script and am now selecting actors for the roles in the play. There is a role that I want you to come and try."

"That's no problem. I'll buy a ticket and go back to the company now." Zhang Shengli sounded very excited.

He hasn't participated in Tan Yue's film and television works for a long time. Now that there is a sudden opportunity, of course he has to seize it.

"Don't be so anxious. Spend time with your wife and children today. It won't be too late to come tomorrow."

Zhang Shengli wanted to hold on a little longer, but when he saw his wife and children playing not far away, he said, "Okay, I'll buy a ticket for tomorrow morning."

He hasn't spent time with his family for a while.

"I won't bother you for now, see you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow!"

Tan Yue put down his phone and rubbed his frowning brows. Other actors could not be decided directly like Ma Guoliang. They needed to see how their audition results were.

If they were not good, they would definitely have to find other actors.

This movie was too important.

Not long after, Tan Yue heard someone knocking on the door and said, "Come in."

"Mr. Tan, Teacher Jiao is here."

Chen Ye came in and said to Tan Yue.

Tan Yue nodded, "Please come in, Teacher Jiao."

Soon, Jiao Cheng came in.

"Mr. Tan." Jiao Cheng looked calm on his face, but he was very excited.

Unlike TV dramas, movies are to be released simultaneously around the world and to be shown in front of audiences all over the world.

At the same time, he was also looking forward to Tan Yue's new movie.

"Teacher Jiao, sit down."

After Chen Ye poured water and left, Tan Yue took out a document and said, "Teacher Jiao, this is the movie "The Godfather" I told you about. This is the role you auditioned for, Vito Corleone. This is his character biography. Take a look."

Jiao Cheng took the character biography.

"The role is one of the male protagonists in the play, and it's a good role."

"The protagonist?" Jiao Cheng was obviously a little surprised. On the way here, he had always thought that he might play a role that was neither light nor heavy, just like "The Truman Show".

But this made him very happy.

Now he was surprised to hear that he was the male protagonist in the movie.

"Yes, the protagonist."

Jiao Cheng took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down while reading the character biography.

There will be an audition later. Reading the character biography requires concentration. If you miss key information, your understanding of the whole character will definitely be biased, which will affect the effect of the audition.

It's not easy to get such an opportunity, you must seize it firmly.

After reading the character biography, Jiao Cheng felt that he still didn't understand enough, and asked: "Mr. Tan, can you give me a little more time to let me read it again?"

"Of course no problem." After answering Jiao Cheng's question, Tan Yue lowered his head and continued to work.

Jiao Cheng has now completely calmed down and concentrated on the character biography, digesting it while getting familiar with it.

Time passed by every second.

Jiao Cheng's understanding of the role gradually deepened.

"Mr. Tan, I've finished reading it."

Tan Yue stopped his work and said, "Tell me about your understanding of this role."

Jiao Cheng said, "Although he is engaged in illegal activities such as gambling, smuggling and murder, he has high moral standards for friends and family, and then he is decisive in doing things."

In order to let the actors better understand Vito Corleone, Tan Yue added a lot of stories about the character when he was young, which is the content in "The Godfather 2".

It is precisely with such supplementary content that Jiao Cheng's understanding of the role has deepened.

"I'll give you some other content." Tan Yue said, "This role."

The two chatted for more than 40 minutes.

Tan Yue felt that Jiao Cheng's grasp of the character was okay, so he said, "This is the script of the movie. We will have this scene later. You should prepare first."

This scene was specially selected by him to better show the character of the protagonist.

Jiao Cheng nodded and picked up the script and read it carefully.

The first time must be familiar with it first.

Such a role is a big test for him. Although he now understands the role, it is actually very difficult to really perform it.

Because he knew it was difficult, Tan Yue did not urge him and concentrated on his work.

After Jiao Cheng read the script several times, he first walked around the side roughly, and then began his performance under Tan Yue's gaze.

After the performance, Jiao Cheng asked a little nervously: "Mr. Tan, are you satisfied with this audition?"

Tan Yue said: "Maybe the time is a little rushed. The effect of the audition is not good but not bad."

Hearing this, Jiao Cheng was a little worried and disappointed. He was disappointed with his performance and worried about not getting this opportunity.

Such a good opportunity was not grasped by himself.

Tan Yue thought for a moment and said: "This role is very difficult. Don't be discouraged. Study more after returning. I believe you can grasp the essence of this role."

"Do you still want me to play it?" Jiao Cheng felt that he had heard it wrong.

Tan Yue nodded and said, "Yes, you can check the relevant information on the Internet when you go back. There are some records of this history that can help you better understand the role."

"Thank you, Mr. Tan, I will work hard." Jiao Cheng was very moved.

However, the pressure in his heart is still very great. Through today's conversation, he knows how important this role and this movie are. Since this opportunity has been given to him, he must grasp it well and show it on the big screen in the best state.

"Go back."

Jiao Cheng picked up the script and the character biography and left excitedly.

Tan Yue did not rest, took out his mobile phone and called Xin Zhi.

The first call was not connected, and Xin Zhi called back a few minutes later.

Xin Zhi explained: "I was attending an event just now and didn't receive the call."

"It's okay, it seems that I called at the wrong time. Is it convenient for you to talk now?"

"It's convenient. Today's event has ended. I'm in the car."

Tan Yue said: "I'm casting for a new movie and want you to play the leading female role in the play."

"Sure!" Xin Zhi agreed without hesitation.

"This movie is considered a drama about the male protagonist, and the female lead doesn't have much of a role in it."

Xin Zhi said nonchalantly: "It's all trivial. As long as I have a role in your play, it doesn't matter if it's just a supporting role."

Although it was a joke, she could definitely do it.

Tan Yue asked: "How long will it take for the event to end?"

Xin Zhi looked at the agent's outstretched finger and replied: "There are still three days until the end."

"Come directly to me when you come back."

"Okay."

Xin Zhi hung up the phone and was so excited that she wanted to shout.

The agent on the side couldn't hold it back and shouted excitedly: "Sister, that's great, you are going to play the female lead in Mr. Tan's movie."

"Calm down, calm down." Xin Zhi pretended to be calm: "I haven't auditioned yet. I'm not sure if I can act."

"I believe in my sister's strength."

Xin Zhi clenched her fists unconsciously, determined to win this role.

She wished she could cancel the event now and rush back to the company to get the script.

The agent lamented: "It's a pity that there aren't many scenes."

"It's pretty good. I don't know how many people are vying for a small role. I'm very happy to have the opportunity to audition for the female lead role." Xin Zhi smiled happily.

The selection of several important roles has been arranged for the time being, and Tan Yue can be considered temporarily relieved.

‘Dong-dong-dong, dong-dong-dong. ’

"Come in."

Zheng Tong opened the door and came in, holding a thick stack of paper in his hand.

"Mr. Tan, this is the storyboard of "The Godfather". Please take a look."

"Sit down." Tan Yue took over the over-camera script: "Let me read it first."

Zheng Tong said "hmm".

After receiving the task, he led several of the company's most senior screenwriters to start working on the split-shot script. Knowing that time was tight, several people stayed up late and worked overtime to catch up with the progress, and completed it in a short time.

However, I was still a little nervous watching Tan Yue check the storyboard script.

This is the first time that several people have worked on a storyboard for a gangster film, so there will inevitably be some problems in it.

The result was just as Zheng Tong expected. Not long after watching it, Tan Yue raised a question: "This place requires the camera to gradually move from the distance to the close-up, and then close-up the actor's face. Modify it."

As he spoke, Tan Yue picked up a pen and marked it.

If the storyboard script is not done well, then don’t think about improving the shooting schedule.

Tan Yue looked at it word by word, and when he encountered problems, he made marks on the script.

More than an hour passed.

Tan Yue said: "I'll go back and revise the few issues I mentioned to you. Everything else is pretty good."

Zheng Tong stood up and took over the script: "Okay, I'll go back and seize the time to correct the problem."

Tan Yue hummed, picked up the cup, took a sip of water, and rested for a moment.