Chapter 365： casting template

There are many people in the crew, and the efficiency is naturally fast.

The next day, Lehmann called the staff again for a meeting.

There's no way, there are too many people, and if we don't have a meeting, we won't be able to get together.

"This preparatory meeting is to determine the direction of casting."

The theme of the meeting was set, and stylists, clothing and other personnel also began to appear at the meeting. A simple character relationship diagram was drawn on a whiteboard, hosted by Nolan.

In fact, there are not many main characters in this "Batman".

Bruce Wayne, Prosecutor Rachel Dawes, Gotham City Police Chief Jim Gordon, and the biggest villain is Henry Duka, the leader of the "Shadow Warriors League".

The important supporting roles include Alfred, the steward of Wayne Manor, Lucius Fox, the genius employee of Wayne Enterprises, who provides all the high-tech weapons of Batman, and Jonathan Klein the Scarecrow, who also leads the second. The main line, the story of Arkham Asylum.

Nolan wrote under the name of Bruce Wayne: "He must be over 1.8 meters tall, with a solid build, about 30 years old, with a tough face and outstanding temperament..."

Then he drew another line to connect to Rachel Dawes, "If the heroine is to be young and beautiful, it is best to have a feeling of a couple when standing with the hero."

Everyone in the meeting laughed in a low voice. Everyone knew that this was just an ambiguous emotional line specially set up because the whole play was full of men. "The height must be over 1.7 meters." The director added: "Bruce Wayne is very tall, the heroine can't be too short, the main thing must be beautiful."

"Haha." Everyone laughed again.

Do you choose a vase? Everyone knows what it means.

After roughly telling the casting standards, Warner's casting director added, "There must be a significant role for African Americans, which is very helpful for winning the black audience."

"Well, as for the actors, let me stress again."

Nolan concluded: "First of all, Batman, Bruce Wayne, the body must be strong, not loose, put on a battle suit, and give people a feeling that he is Batman.

Then there is Director Gordon, who is calm and responsible, and has the temperament of a person in the system. A little more mature overall.

Butler Alfred, this person is very important. As the old man of Wayne Manor, he also played a great role in the transformation of Bruce Wayne into Batman. His performance is a bit difficult to grasp, so we must find experienced actors. …”

When choosing an actor in Hollywood, all aspects must be considered, and more emphasis is placed on the intention of the management rather than the director.

Nolan could only make requests like this in the early stage, talking one by one, giving some details, and finally saying: "Let me introduce to you, this is Langdon Gasco, who has always cooperated with me in casting. "

A man stood up to say hello. Obviously, this was the confidant assistant director of director Nolan.

This is also a rule set by the two parties before, and it is not Nolan playing any tricks. Lehman said from the beginning that his people should be responsible for the casting.

Of course, Warners also had a share, and the person who cooperated with Nolan to organize the role template at the beginning of the meeting was Alan Austin.

Seeing that the preparatory meeting was almost over, Lehman said: "Choosing is a big project. Anyone who wants a suitable actor can recommend it, but whether they can be selected or not is another matter. In that case, the film's Production is a shared task for everyone and should not be taken lightly.”

"Okay, let's go."

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Casting director is a very interesting position.

Before filming starts, he has a very enviable power. Those who go for friendships, those who go through the back door, and even worse, if you are shameless, it is not difficult to be the groom every night, but once the casting is completed, it will become a borderline characters.

And if the cast and crew of the selected actors did not perform well, they would probably be blamed.

After all, you put people in. You didn't screen them well, so I don't blame who you are.

They may not have the power to make a final decision, but how to choose, there is always a degree.

For example, for a role, they can delineate several actors to compete, and these people are basically doing the first round of screening.

But Hollywood is so big and there are so many actors, who is qualified to compete in the next round?

There are countless opportunities here, which can be manipulated by others.

But the casting directors don't dare to mess around, at least they have to meet the requirements.

Otherwise, it was really picked out as a typical person and sorted out. Whether it's from Warners or the people around Director Nolan, there are always some people whose faces don't look good.

......

Firefly Pictures, President's Office.

Langdon Gasco silently took a copy of the actor's information delivered by CAA, and marked it down solemnly.

Naturally, this is Kate Beckinsale's personal information that Lyman ordered. He casually greeted Langdon, his own person, and then went to work on his own business.

He is not too determined to let anyone play, just give him a chance.

On the other hand, Warner's casting director Alan Austin is also busy dealing with various favors.

Some were recommended by the executives of a certain department in the headquarters, some were secretly promised benefits by the broker, and most of them were their own superiors.

Like the three production managers.

"Recommend someone."

"Acquaintance?"

"Hey, my friend's daughter, who wants to compete for the role of prosecutor, please help."

"I knew it."

Alan Austin pretended to hum twice to show his sense of existence at the moment, but he should agree, anyway, the first round of casting, the last round is the top of the crew and Warner. The headquarters decided together that there would be no room to speak at that time. At this time, we should not be more forthright and take more benefits. Why not?

"Let's put her information here. The ugly words are at the forefront. I only promise to make it to the second round. If I didn't get selected, I can't blame me."

"Don't worry, I have the numbers myself."

This is the highlight time for casting directors.

Money, favors, and favors are worth more than Franklin.

Anyway, if you choose according to certain requirements, it's fine to put a little water.

In other words, without the consent of many high-level executives, who this final role belongs to is innumerable.

The casting director didn't have too much burden, and he didn't promise to do it.

Everyone in the crew also understands.

In fact, in Hollywood, the most dirty things happen during casting.

First of all, regardless of the fact that all the powerful figures in the crew will have a social circle, it is more common to put "one's own people" in it as much as possible.

Besides, if the conditions are similar, wouldn't you just rely on some friendship for extra points?

In a way, it is also the best proof that actors can have a certain influence in the circle.

Therefore, the undercurrent will continue to flow.

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