Chapter 142. [The second spring of the old drama bone]
Max Sr.'s full name is "Max von Sydow". He was spotted by the great director Ingmar Bergman when he debuted in 1955. In the following ten years, he filmed more than ten Bergman works.
Most of them have become immortal classics.
Max is good at playing oppressive and stern figures. In 1965, he played Jesus in the Hollywood blockbuster "King of Kings". Since then, he has traveled to film circles all over the world. He often plays stubborn, humorless characters in American films.
He is an important supporting character in Hollywood. Interestingly: Old Max is the only screen actor who has played both "Jesus" and "The Devil".
But then again, Max's popularity has something to do with the great director Bergman. It was Bergman's discerning eye for talents that made Max gradually become famous. However, success is also a failure, and the great director Bergman is active in Hollywood.
After more than 60 years, his career suffered a serious setback in 1976 when he was accused of income tax evasion and, after a botched criminal investigation, he terminated a series of pending productions, closed his studio, and committed suicide.
He was exiled to Germany for eight years.
During this period, Max, who was Bergman's regular actor, was also unlucky to be involved in this criminal prosecution. Although he was occasionally able to take on some movies, he could only play some insignificant supporting roles. Gradually, he took on films.
The number of movies is getting smaller and smaller. From 1987 to now, there are almost no movies to film. In order to survive, Max had to rely on the crafts he had accumulated, manufacturing movie props, renting and selling movie equipment to support his life.
After listening to Max's words, Yi Feiyang couldn't help but sigh that things in the world are unpredictable, especially those celebrities who know their ups and downs.
"Let's not talk about that. Come on, let's have a drink." Max opened a bottle of whiskey from his collection, poured a glass for Yi Feiyang, and handed it to him.
Yi Feiyang was not polite, took a sip, gave a thumbs up and praised: "Very good malt whiskey."
Max smiled and said, "Being able to drink malt whiskey proves that you are an expert. Have another drink."
Yi Feiyang hurriedly waved his hand and said: "No, if you drink any more, I'm afraid I'll drink up your bottle of wine."
Max shrugged. "It's nothing. When I was famous, this good wine was just like water. But now I can't afford it..." After saying that, he took the wine glass, slurped it up, and drank the whiskey in the glass in one breath.
Finished drinking.
Of course Yi Feiyang understands his feelings. As a popular first-line star in Hollywood, he has been brilliant, but now he has fallen to this stage. The huge gap will be difficult for anyone to accept.
There are no favors in Hollywood. Only one thing works here. That is money! As long as you can bring huge profits to the studio, those producers will treat you as their biological father. But if you can't give
If they make money, they will just pack up and leave.
Yi Feiyang looked at Max and suddenly felt a little sympathy in his heart.
A few rays of slowly falling sunlight shone on his face through the messy grocery store. His face was vicissitudes of life, aging, and kind. Only the pair of eyes that wanted to anesthetize him were still exceptionally bright, giving people a feeling of challenging God and defying God.
A sense of worldly wisdom.
Looking at this face with weird attributes, Yi Feiyang suddenly had a thought in his heart. Isn't this the "Jigsaw" he was looking forward to!?
In the script of "Saw", "Jigsaw" is a middle-aged and elderly man who has no strength and is terminally ill. Because of his unsatisfactory marriage life and terminal illness, this old man is in trouble.
After failing to commit suicide, he decided to proclaim himself God and select some people who had been doing nothing all day long as the targets of the trial. The trial process was filled with all kinds of incredible traps and cruel puzzles, all of which were fatal. If he passed the trial, he would be the target of the trial.
Can continue to live.
It can be said that Jigsaw has no fighting ability, but he has the same strong psychological quality as Hannibal. He always takes the situation firmly into his own hands, and plays with test targets who look much stronger than him.
He is even better than Hannibal in terms of trap setting and control of the situation, so although he does not have Hannibal's physical fitness, he is higher than Hannibal in terms of overall lethality and means of playing with plasma.
I remember well, in the previous life, the role of "Jigsaw" was played by the veteran actor Tobin Bell. This actor often played roles such as criminals and serial killers, so he interpreted the role of "Jigsaw" vividly. Originally, Yi Feiyang had
I planned to invite this veteran actor to participate, but now...Yi Feiyang feels that he has found a more suitable candidate.
So, facing this seemingly down-and-out old actor, this old man who looked frail, but actually had great acting skills, and could make good torture tools like the "jigsaw" in the play, Yi Feiyang said in a very sincere tone: "Max
Sir, on behalf of Fantasy Pictures, the crew of "Saw" invites you to play the leading role in this drama. Are you... willing?!"
Yi Feiyang has a strong premonition that this man is likely to make a comeback through his movie, and this "Saw" will also become popular because of this man.
Think about it, Max needs to have an image, good acting skills, and he is still a popular star. This alone can attract the attention of those newspapers and audiences, plus a wonderful script, haha, a perfect match!
"Ha, what did you say? Me, the male protagonist?!" Max von Sydow, who was drinking whiskey and enjoying the bitter experience, almost spat out a mouthful of wine after hearing Yi Feiyang's words.
"Ahem, man, man...oh no, young man, I hope you can figure it out and don't make such a surprising invitation just because you've had a few glasses of my good whiskey..."
"No, it's not because of your whiskey..."
"That's because you pity me...I know this. Anyone who listens to my story will feel pity and say in their heart, look at this poor old man, who once had a great time, but now he is half dead..."
"No, it's not because I pity you." Yi Feiyang said firmly, "The reason why I invited you to star in this play is entirely because you are suitable for the role here!"
"Role? What role? Could it be said that the male protagonist of a movie will be a bad old man? Oh God, stop joking," a look of loneliness appeared on Max's old face. "Although I don't make many movies now. But I
I also know that the male protagonists in today’s movies are either handsome guys or good-looking men, and those stories are romantic love stories, or action movies with hot scenes. If they are more exaggerated, I am afraid that only a white-headed guy like Leslie Nielsen can be such a late bloomer.
Become popular, and continue to be the male lead!"
If Yi Feiyang didn't know "Leslie Nelson", I really wouldn't know who this so-called "bald guy" is.
Leslie Nielsen is the originator of nonsensical Hollywood movies, and Hong Kong filmmakers borrowed many plots from his works in the early days. He entered the industry very early, probably about the same age as Max. At first, he was positioned as a heroic figure, but in his 20s
He remained unknown for several years. In the 1980s, he began to try the comedy route, and became famous with the role of a doctor in "The Good Luck" and the bumbling detective Frank Durbin in the "Pure Detective" series. It was his first taste.
It's like being a star, and even now, he continues to star in movies and make jokes, and his comedy style has become unique in today's film industry.
"Although I don't know why Leslie Nielsen was a late bloomer, I do know that you have a chance to become popular again! Yes, please believe my sincerity. The film we are going to film needs someone like you.
A leading actor, or a veteran actor!" Yi Feiyang said with great sincerity.
Yi Feiyang's passionate words made Max, who originally thought he was joking, slightly stunned. For him, the word "heroine" that once almost equated with him is now completely unfamiliar, but from his trembling expression
The excitement in his heart can be seen in his body.
Max raised his head and glanced at Yi Feiyang. Looking at such a young Chinese director, the original enthusiasm in his eyes suddenly receded, revealing desolation again.
"Okay, buddy, stop joking! I think you're not very old, yes, you're in your twenties at most, but you actually said such big words... Making a movie is not as simple as you think, is it?
What requires experience and skills is not just randomly inviting any old man to join you just because you think the role is suitable for you... Although I am not an ordinary old man!"
After saying this, Max smiled bitterly again, then took a big sip of wine, and turned to look at the faded posters on the wall. He had devoted most of his life and youth to these movies, but what did he get?
Just bones that are about to decay...
Time is not forgiving, and the dazzling stars have long faded their brilliance!
Max spoke angrily and forcefully, but in Yi Feiyang's view, the more excited he was, the more he showed his love for movies, his unforgettable love. With this alone, he had enough reasons to convince himself.
He did.
If the old guy could see the future like himself, maybe he wouldn't say this. Just imagine, in the previous life, Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Dante Seaton, De Niro, these old actors, who is not the fifth or sixth?
At the age of ten, you still have clear radiance and continue to play leading roles? What about "The Expendables", "Escape Plan", and "Escape", etc. It can be said that in the future Hollywood, veteran actors will become more and more popular as they get older, and they are basically baby-level
figure.
But it's a pity that old Max couldn't see this at all, so Yi Feiyang could only convince him from other aspects.
Then Yi Feiyang easily took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to the old man, "Maybe you are right. I don't have much experience in shooting movies, but at least I have shot a few movies.
?”
Max didn't understand why Yi Feiyang gave him a business card, and then he took a look at it... "Dream Pictures", wow, why is this name so familiar? The old man racked his brains to think.
Yi Feiyang smiled painfully.
After a while, old Max said: "Your company seems to be quite famous, fei~yangyi, is this you?"
"Yes, it's me. I guarantee it's true."
"Are you the Chinese director who shot "The Witch"?" Max seemed to remember something.
"No, no, I bought the rights to "The Witch", and I filmed "The Ghost Story" and "Saving Rachel"..."
"Oh God, I remembered it!" Max slapped his forehead. "Yes, I have watched both of your dramas, especially the one "Saving Rachel, the Female Soldier". I watched it three times, of course.
, it’s for the heroine’s stunner-like figure…”
"You don't know, but what I had back then is beyond your imagination. If it hadn't been for Director Bergman's unfortunate tax evasion scandal, maybe I would still be lying in the tub enjoying a hot bath now.
Surrounded by four big-assed blonde beauties... Oh God, that is the life I should really have... But now, I can only rely on those damn whiskeys to meet my lovely blonde beauties in my dreams.
!”
Check, this is still an old pervert!
Yi Feiyang smiled.
"So now, can you show me the script of this "Saw"?" After recognizing Yi Feiyang's strength clearly, Old Max seemed to have made some kind of decision, biting his lips, and said one word
He said after a pause.
He is trembling! Over the years, he has artificially isolated himself from the movies he once loved so much, even those familiar terms. He lives in alcohol and past glory. Once upon a time, he felt that he was just like this.
However, he did not expect that an opportunity would suddenly appear in front of him, allowing him to step onto the performance stage again and receive applause again!
Yes, I'm going to hold on to it! If it's worth looking forward to!
"I'm sorry!" Yi Feiyang shrugged and said, "We were originally ordering props for filming today, but we didn't expect to meet you, so we didn't bring the script at all..."
"Haha, it's understandable. Which director would carry the script with him at all times..." Max looked very regretful.
For an excellent actor, considering the script is the most basic homework, and it is also the key to choosing whether to take on a movie.
Script script, the basis of a play!
It can be said that the essence of a play is basically concentrated in this small script.
Seeing Max's disappointed expression, Yi Feiyang smiled and said, "But if you are willing, I can tell you the story of this drama in detail..."
"Telling stories? Damn it, I haven't heard a bedtime story in a long time...since my poor dad died." Max took a sip of wine, "Come on then, I'm all ears."
Yi Feiyang knew that this was his last chance. Whether he could impress the old drama star in front of him depended on his eloquence.
He took a deep breath, organized his thoughts, and thought about how to hook this old man into the story.
Hey, it is difficult to say that being a director is not only a good ventriloquism, but also the ability to actively hook up with people... Now, he has started to "hook up". (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, novels
