Chapter 171 171 Can You Teach Me Acting Alone?

Chapter 167 167. Can you guide me in acting alone?

On the set of "House of Cards", dozens of staff members were busy inspecting machines, debugging equipment, and building sets.

Andrea and Neill Blomkamp went back and forth, the two of them, especially the latter, having followed Eric for two plays.

I am already very familiar with the shooting style of my big boss, and I know exactly what each part should do.

Eric looked at today's shooting plan, which was all indoor scenes, scattered in every episode.

Again, the filming of film and television dramas depends entirely on which scenes are suitable for shooting together. Focus on solving one scene before shooting another, which can save shooting time to the maximum extent.

Saving time is equivalent to saving money, and it has nothing to do with the order of the episodes.

"Eric, how do I look?"

He was looking down at the script when a woman's voice sounded in his ears, and he knew it was Barrefali without even looking up.

After sizing up the other person, Eric nodded: "Yes, this look will make you look like a career rookie who just stepped out of college."

"No, the eyebrows are too light. Let the makeup artist strengthen them. Have you studied the character of Zoe?"

Refaeli nodded and replied confidently: "Of course, I have been analyzing the script carefully after I got it. Although Zoe is a rookie, she is very ambitious and wants to do something big."

"This is a restless woman who wants to fly very high, so she falls into the trap of Frank, an old politician, and becomes a tool used by the other party."

"And she prides herself on being smart and thinks she can outplay Frank. She thinks this is mutual use between the two parties. In fact, she just doesn't realize that she is a pawn."

"Last time at home, I thought what you said was very interesting. Zoe is a person who is in the game without knowing it. She is a political idiot who mistakes the chess piece for the chess player."

Hearing this, Eric couldn't help but look at Refaeli with admiration. It seemed that the other party had really thought about the role seriously, which was a good thing.

If she can maintain this attitude and work hard, with her looks and figure, if Ashley and Mary don't want to film "Mean Girls", Eric won't mind giving her an important role, and the heroine can do it.

Then she gradually moved from the small screen to the big screen, and then she was able to work in MGM's big productions, and finally she was slowly cultivated into a first-class female star.

This is also Eric's vision for Liu Yifei. Barley Farley is still white, and she already outshines her in terms of skin color.

Eric smiled: "It's a good thing to read the script carefully. Keep this attitude. Do you understand what I mean when I ask you to draw your eyebrows?"

"Uh, is it because I'm not pretty enough? Or not sexy enough?" Barrefali tried to ask.

At this time, Robin White came over. As the heroine of "Forrest Gump", she has been in the industry for 20 years and has been nominated for many major awards. She has rich experience.

He directly pointed out the problem: "It's not about sexiness, but personality. A more three-dimensional and sharp eyebrow shape is in line with Zoe's ambitious career. Am I right? Director."

Eric gave Robin White a thumbs up, saying that good works prefer to use experienced actors. Their experience can greatly reduce the repeated searching for details and save a lot of time.

"Hello, Bar Refaeli." Refaeli took the initiative to extend his hand.

The two women shook hands: "I know you, Maggie from "The Walking Dead", I watched the show."

"And me, The Walking Dead is one of the best shows I've seen in a while."

Not far away, actor Kevin Spacey appeared in a suit, with his straight body and slightly narrowed eyes giving him an aura.

Barrefali suddenly laughed. She can be considered someone who has her own masterpiece. You see, even the Oscar-winning actor knows me.

Eric stood up from behind the monitor and shook Kevin Spacey's hand.

The two have only had one phone call since they were confirmed to be cast, and today is their first official meeting.

"Hello Kevin, welcome to House of Cards."

Kevin Spacey smiled slightly: "It's my honor. When I only read a few pages of the script, I knew what an excellent script I had encountered."

"Frank is a complex character with an attractive drama. I told my agent at that time that I must play the role."

"I can say with absolute certainty that this is the best script I've come across since 'American Beauty.'"

"For this reason, I also found the original work of "House of Cards" to read. Eric, I have to say, your screenwriting ability really shocked me!"

Being flattered by the actor, Eric couldn't help but laugh heartily, looking at his level.

Earn no less money, speak impeccably, and have enough respect.

You ask, why don't you lower the pay if you want to act so much?

Nonsense, the salary is the agent's problem, not mine. I want the role and the agent wants the salary are two different concepts.

After chatting for a while, the two of them gradually became familiar with each other. Neill Blomkamp came over and said: "Director, you are ready, we can start shooting."

After hearing this, Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright left the venue.

Eric looked at the time and announced loudly: "Scene 22 of House of Cards, action!"

This scene mainly tells about Frank being tricked by the president and not getting the position of Secretary of State. He disappeared in anger for a day and then went home in disappointment, and then had a conversation with his wife Claire.

Because of her husband's failure, tens of millions of dollars of political donations were withdrawn, and the water purification project started by his wife Claire was also stranded.

The lighting technician adjusted the light source, and under the camera, Kevin Spacey pushed the door and returned home.

He was carrying a briefcase, and his upright body suddenly slackened after entering the door, as if he had aged a few years.

Outside, he was a party whip, and he had to learn to control his emotions. Even if he was tricked out of the position of Secretary of State, he had to maintain his demeanor and manners.

But it was different when he returned home. Only his wife Claire was at home, and he could show his true nature, so fatigue and unwillingness suddenly showed on his face.

Behind the monitor, Eric said softly: "Beautiful expression control, Spacey accurately grasped the dramatic point."

Assistant Director Andrea nodded in agreement.

Kevin Spacey showed a cautious posture, obviously not wanting to alarm his wife, but when he turned around, he saw Claire sitting on the sofa waiting for him.

In the camera, Robin Wright was seen with his arms folded across his chest, his two long white legs crossed, and his eyes contained scrutiny and indifference.

Then there was a sharp tone of accountability: "Francis, you didn't call, for nine hours, you didn't call once."

"Do you know that we are going through a big thing? And you didn't tell me the result. When have we ever avoided each other?"

Facing his wife's questioning, Kevin Spacey's tone was soft and timid: "Sorry, I just want to find a solution first."

"Have you thought of it?"

"No."

Robin Wright's body suddenly leaned forward: "This also affects me. I'm not angry about the money, but we should face it together. If you don't tell me, we're done."

Then the two began to communicate, and every line was repeated once, without stumbling, and the expressions and movements were all in place.

Everyone present seemed to really see two politicians communicating, not two actors acting.

"Frank, you should be angry!"

"Yes, I'm going crazy."

"Why can't I see it?"

"What do you want me to do to you, Claire? Yell like a 20-year-old?"

"I want to see you do something, Frank."

"Sorry, I'm sorry, Claire."

"No, I don't accept it."

"What do you want?"

Robin White stood up from the sofa and walked upstairs gracefully: "I don't accept your apology, because my husband never apologizes, even to me!"

Then the camera moved forward and directly hit Robin White's face for a close-up.

Her eyes were cold, as if she had no emotion. She didn't want to comfort her depressed husband, and the words she said were not to encourage Frank to cheer up.

"Ka, great! Perfect performance!"

Eric stood up and led the applause, and others also applauded.

The two completed the nearly five-minute play without a single mistake, showing excellent professional quality.

Eric put this scene in the first scene to set an example for other actors, so that they can weigh their own performance and work hard in private.

Next to her, Barle Farley, who was deeply impressed, couldn't help but open her eyes wide.

At this moment, she suddenly felt a lot of pressure. The crew of "The Walking Dead" was simply child's play compared to this.

It's not that Rick, Daryl, and Daniel Wu's acting skills are not good, they are also excellent actors.

But excellence is also divided into levels. 80 points is also called excellent, 99 points is also called excellent, and the difference of more than ten points in the middle is the difference between Oscar and ordinary actors.

When she thought of having a lot of rival scenes with Kevin Spacey, Barle Farley couldn't help swallowing her saliva and felt worried.

Although this scene is not long, it is an important foreshadowing for the relationship between the characters.

Frank and Claire are not like ordinary couples at all. Their relationship is more like a close business partner, a solid political ally, and a comrade in the trench.

This situation is more like the original appearance of the marriage system, a community of interests where everyone prospers and everyone suffers.

As for feelings, feelings are attached to cooperative relationships and do not exist independently.

If we make an analogy, it is probably the Clinton and Hillary couple in reality.

After a few compliments, we continued filming.

"House of Cards Scene 23, action!"

Most of the scenes shot today are concentrated between Frank and Claire, and their performances have shocked everyone again and again.

Most of the scenes can be passed in one take, with occasional mistakes or inadequacies.

After Eric pointed it out, the two of them could quickly correct it. The filming went very smoothly and the progress was unexpectedly fast.

In just one day, 9 pages of the script were shot. If it can continue like this, Eric can finish the play in less than a month.

Unfortunately, this is just a fantasy. The level of the actors is too different. You can't expect others to perform as well as the two of them.

"Have a nice day, see you tomorrow Kevin, see you tomorrow Robin."

After waving goodbye to a few people, the crew began to wrap up and the staff went off work one after another.

Eric discussed tomorrow's filming with Andrea and Neil, and then left.

Walking out of the studio, other crews were also finishing work. Eric stopped by the "Monster" crew. As for what he was thinking, it can only be understood but not expressed in words.

"Eric, what are you looking at?"

Patty Jenkins suddenly popped up and asked when she found Eric peeking around.

"Nothing, I came to ask about the progress. How is the filming of "Monster" going?"

"It's going very smoothly. I changed some of the plot according to your suggestions. Now it's really black all the way. A lot of perverted content has been added. I can only rely on you to pass the review."

"Don't worry, I said it can be released, and some conservative countries will not register it. How long will it take to shoot?"

"It can be finished tomorrow."

"Finished so quickly?" Eric was a little surprised.

Patty shrugged: "I have done solid preparations, so of course the filming will be fast, and there is still a little budget left. You should thank me."

"Haha. You have some style of James Wan. If you keep it up, you will definitely become a director welcomed by major companies. How about this, to thank you for saving me the budget, I will treat you guys to dinner."

"Are you treating me or Theron?" Patty asked teasingly.

"Of course Theron, you are the one who comes along."

Patty Jenkins was choked: "You are not hiding it, but she is gone."

"Gone? Well, forget it, I am leaving too."

Patty hurriedly grabbed Eric: "I have said a lot of good things for you during this period, and I heard that Theron and her boyfriend had a fight, and they are in a cold war."

"Why did you fight? Did you hit someone? Did you commit domestic violence?"

"It's not that he hit anyone, it's just a matter of life. Now Stuart Townsend lives in Theron's house."

"Some media say that he is a little man snuggling up to Theron, out of a man's Dignity, Townsend wants to buy another house. "

"But with his income, Beverly Hills is out of the question, so he wants to buy one in Irving."

"But Theron thinks his idea is too naive and meaningless, not to mention that Irving is dozens of kilometers away from Los Angeles, and it is not convenient for work."

"Theron doesn't want to live in Irving, but Townsend insists on buying it, and the two of them quarreled. "

"Women think men don't know what they mean, and men think women don't respect him. Anyway, Theron said that the quarrel was quite fierce."

After Patty finished speaking, Eric laughed. He hadn't done anything yet, but the other party had problems first. It was a godsend.

"The news has been told to you. Whether you can seize the opportunity depends on you."

After thanking Patty, Eric walked out of the shooting base.

As soon as he started the car, he found Barle Farley knocking on the glass.

Rolling down the window, Eric looked at the other party: "What's wrong? Lefali."

Lefali smiled brightly and said: "Eric, do you have time? How about having dinner together?"

"Are you busy?"

"Well, I watched Kevin Spacey's performance today, and I felt very stressed, so I would like to ask you to give me some guidance."

She licked the corner of her mouth, and the sexual teasing was obvious.

Eric decisively refused: "Sorry, I have something else to do."

He stepped on the accelerator and drove away. I'm going to attack Charlize Theron, what the hell are you!

Looking at the back of the speeding car and the black smoke sprayed on her skirt, Bar Lefali felt that her lungs were about to explode.

After waiting for Gadot to leave, she joined the same group with Eric.

Thinking that the opportunity was finally coming, she forced herself to forget the humiliation she had suffered before, and mustered up the courage to come up and seduce, but she didn't expect the other party to not even look at her.

"Asshole! Idiot! Turtle bastard!"

The parking lot sounded an unwilling curse.