Chapter 134： do you smoke

"Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts."

A staff member of Paramount Pictures walked to the audition lounge with the list and said, "You four can come in."

Under the guidance of the staff, Kate Beckinsale and others followed them into the room, preparing for their audition.

"Dong dong dong." There was a knock on the door.

Immediately, Lehmann saw four pairs of long legs and beautiful women with their own characteristics lined up.

Lehman flipped through the information in his hand. In fact, he was quite familiar with these people.

Naomi Watts is so charming that even the orangutans can't resist, and there is a later-generation beauty talk about "white house jerking off".

Jessica Alba, the spokesperson of the big Hollywood vase, has played many roles with her sweet appearance, and has also won the market appeal of many young people.

Gwyneth Paltrow, well, the Oscar winner, yes, that Shakespeare in Love. In recent years, his career has also continued to decline, without the slightest shadow of the scene.

Kate Beckinsale, known as the "British Rose".

Although it is said that with the advancement of time, British actors have achieved more and more success in Hollywood, and the British media like to talk big, the title of "British Rose" is simply worthless, such as Kate Winslet, Keira - A series of British actresses such as Knightley, Helena Bonham Carter have been advertised.

But in fact, for Hollywood industry insiders, Kate Beckinsale has always been the best spokesperson for "British Rose".

A talented woman with a high IQ who graduated from Oxford University majoring in French and Russian literature, her first film after dropping out of school shined at the Cannes Film Festival, with a perfect mixture of classical and glamorous...

It's a pity that these proud capitals did not help her in the entertainment industry, and her subsequent career trajectory also proved embarrassingly to the Hollywood status quo that reading is useless.

"Introduce yourself," Lyman said.

After the simple self-introduction, Lyman looked at Heath Ledger, who was sitting next to him, "You can give a random performance question."

"Ah, what?" Heath Ledger didn't react for a while. Didn't he provide reference today? How to become an examiner.

"The appearance conditions are not bad. Try your skills in acting and lines. You can play against them."

Lehman said so, and Heath Ledger also assumed the responsibility for the audition, "Uh, what would you do if someone pointed a gun at you? What would you say?"

After finishing speaking, Heath Ledger looked left and right and pointed directly, "Let's start from left to right, Miss Jessica, you come first."

When Jessica Alba heard that, she took two steps forward and said indifferently, "I can't imagine it."

As he spoke, he frowned, and he asked back in an angry voice: "So, what this movie is actually looking for is acting? I think it's enough for an actress to be a good vase."

Such an upright speech made Lehmann burst out in joy.

Although he thought so in his heart, and the audition conditions also focused on this aspect, he still felt very happy to see Jessica Albana's natural appearance.

"So, do you think you have no acting skills? You don't have the confidence?" Lehmann followed her words and asked.

Jessica Alba thought for a while, "No, I wouldn't say that. I would say, I still lack the training for acting opportunities, so can you give me such a chance?"

Lehmann was even more cheerful, "Of course, I'm a person who likes to give opportunities, but I still have a question that I want to ask."

"Director Lyman, may I ask you." Jessica Alba showed a smile on her face.

Sure enough, men are visual animals, and it is difficult to resist her charm.

"There will be some **** scenes in the movie, can you accept it?"

Hearing this, Jessica Alba regretted, "Sorry, I can't play any role with a large exposed scene."

Her own position, the agent has arranged for her a long time ago, which is quite conflicting with her on-screen image.

Will there be any teenage fans who would like their favorite stars to show off their bodies in movies? That was crazy, it would destroy all her previous accumulations.

Jessica Alba shook her head, not very disappointed, "I can't do it, so I won't disturb your audition work. I hope there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

The blunt actress turned and left the audition room.

"So, what about everyone? Can you accept it?"

"Is it naked?" Gwyneth Paltrow asked.

"Of course not, this is not a pornographic movie, it's just a backside appearance."

Now, the remaining three actors have no objection. This **** is acceptable to people like them who are not based on teenage fans.

"Okay, go ahead, it's your turn next, Onami Watts."

The latter group finally gave a good performance.

However, to be honest, they are vases and they are not mistaken. Although they have good acting skills, they are unnatural and look a bit awkward.

Fortunately, the role of the informant does not require much in-depth acting skills, but it can pass.

Kate Beckinsale stood there, looking at the two competitors next to her.

Every opportunity in Hollywood is very important, but I don't know how the director will choose?

"Heath-Ledger, what's your opinion?" After the performance, Lyman pinched his eyebrows and asked, "Who are you more optimistic about? Or, who are you willing to play with."

The role of the informant was the opposite of the second gangster he played.

"I think Kate Beckinsale is a little better." Heath Ledger was quite straightforward.

He watched everyone's performances. It was awkward, and "British Rose" was a little out of touch.

"Well, okay, I'll ask again."

Lehman turned his head, looked at the three waiting for news, and said very politely: "Kate Beckinsale stays, the remaining two go back and wait for the notice, if you are selected, we will give you the first time. The agent called."

Naomi Watts glanced at Kate Beckinsale unwillingly, turned and left the audition room, waiting for news, this kind of euphemistic rejection, she had heard too many times, when she was in "Pearl Harbor" In the heroine selection, she also lost to Kate.

But this time, it was still the same.

As the two left, the surroundings became quiet.

"Miss Kate, you don't have many roles to play. What do you think?"

To put it bluntly, although this is a vase role, it also depends on whether people are willing to play it.

"I can accept it." Kate Beckinsale recalled the days after "Pearl Harbor", her eyes became firm, "As an actor, I can fight, speak, and perform with scenes, I With such professional qualities, it only needs a chance to show.”

"But what about your salary? Because of the role, it's impossible for me to pay too much. Are you mentally prepared?"

"Of course."

Actresses are already underpaid. She has long been aware of this. At this moment, she just wants to seize this hard-won opportunity.

"That's fine, you're fine, just go back first, and we'll notify your agent."

"I can..." After getting an accurate answer, Kate Beckinsale did not leave, but asked hesitantly, "Can I know what the role I am playing is exactly like?"

She didn't mention the script.

Because before the official signing of the contract, very few of the crew will release the script, and even if the contract is signed, it is difficult for her to see the complete picture. It is estimated that only her role will be listed separately.

"Well, first of all, you have to know that this is a crime-type gangster movie, and you will be playing the role of the contact person that the police put into the undercover gangster." Lehman thought about the character's setting, and suddenly asked: "Oh , by the way, do you smoke?"

This involves her personal privacy, but Kate Beckinsale didn't hesitate and said directly: "Yes, I have been in contact with cigarettes." The boredom during this period of time also made her pick up this issue again. bad habit.

"That's good, your identity in the play is set to be the owner of a cigar shop, and you are also a **** placed by the police, responsible for completing the transfer of information with Tom Cruise, in order to conceal your identity, your second priority The identity is the undercover lover played by Tom Cruise..."

"Do you have any other questions?"

"thanks."

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"Let's be here today As soon as he finished speaking, the staff on the side came to sort out the audition tapes, while Lyman and Heath Ledger turned and left.

The preparatory work in the early stage is very tedious. It is impossible for Lehmann to invest too much time on the actors. He almost completed the audition for several supporting roles in one afternoon. As for the rest of the tricks, there is no need to hold any Audition, he has requirements, naturally there will be someone to cooperate with him. Whether CAA and other agencies can easily meet the needs of actors.

So by the time it was all over, it was already a little late. Lyman took Heath Ledger for dinner, and then watched him get into his agent's car and leave.

Only then did he return to the hotel. After taking a shower, Lyman went to Ryan's room to discuss some things with him.

"Hey, Ryan, how's the preparation going?"

Ryan was looking at the shooting schedule, and when he saw Lehman's question, he also replied, "It's not bad, the preparations are going well, and we can start shooting in a few days."

"Then you help me keep an eye on the assistant director, I'm looking for one."

When "Fury" was filmed, Lehmann felt how important it was to have an assistant director. Some corner scenes could be handed over to such an assistant, and it would be a lot easier.

It's a pity that Thomas is not willing to learn the guide tube, he just wants to be an executor.

No way, I had to find one.

"Well, I'll keep an eye out for you."

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