After finishing the affairs at the office, Nakamura Masahiro returned to the editing room of Toho Company and continued busy editing the movie "Model Student" with Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
In fact, in the subsequent fine editing work of the film, Hamaguchi Ryusuke could not provide much help. Nakamura Masahiro originally planned to let him quit and rest.
However, Hamaguchi Ryusuke had a learning attitude and was very sincere, which made it difficult for Nakamura Masahiro to refuse, so he allowed him to stay and observe.
Anyway, Nakamura Masahiro sometimes feels quite bored and bored when he stays alone in the editing room for a long time.
Being able to have someone to talk to is actually a good comfort: it would be even better if Hamaguchi Ryusuke could be replaced by Arimura Kasumi.
"Here, Nakamura-san..."
While he was dozing off with his eyes closed, Nakamura Masahiro suddenly heard the voice of Hamaguchi Ryusuke. When he opened his eyes, he saw that it was Hamaguchi Ryusuke who had returned with a lunch box.
He took one from Hamaguchi Ryusuke's hand, sat upright, opened the lunch box, and ate slowly while listening to Hamaguchi Ryusuke continue to speak.
"After I finish editing the movie "Model Student", I will start working on a new movie."
"New movie?"
Hearing what Hamaguchi Ryusuke said, Nakamura Masahiro couldn't help but be a little curious. He stopped eating, looked up at him and said, "Hamaguchi-san, what kind of movie is this?"
"Nakamura-san, there is no way to compare with your movie. My movie is just a low-cost literary film..."
A slightly bitter smile appeared on Hamaguchi Ryusuke's face. He took a deep breath and explained to Nakamura Masahiro very frankly.
"It is a realistic-themed movie that uses the rehearsal and performance of a drama as the main narrative line."
"Drama?"
Subconsciously frowning, Nakamura Masahiro frowned and thought for a while. He looked at Hamaguchi Ryusuke and asked: "If this is the case, the setting of the plot and characters will be a big problem."
Nakamura Masahiro doesn't know much about dialogue dramas, but he knows that the choreography of dramas is relatively rigorous because there is no chance for trial and error when acting.
If the rehearsal and performance of a drama are regarded as the main narrative line of the film, then the actors who appear in the film will have three identities: real individuals, actors who appear, and characters in the film.
For actors, this is of course not easy. They must handle the differences between each character reasonably and not let the audience feel separated, which will lead to a sense of disharmony and discomfort.
But similarly, such plot and character settings are not that simple for film supervision.
If it is filmed well, it will certainly be a good film. But if there are flaws, it will definitely be a bad film.
In fact, most ordinary supervisors have just passed the level of directing ability. They can shoot movies with simple plots, but if the settings are too complicated and brain-burning, it is easy to mess up the movie.
Of course, some supervisors have a problem with their ability to direct movies, while others simply let themselves go and give full play to their abilities.
For example, director Chen Gege on the other side of the river, it is absolutely nonsense to say that he is not capable of making good movies. The classic "Farewell My Concubine" is proof of his ability.
But perhaps because of the famous director status established by the film "Farewell My Concubine", director Chen Gege seemed to be floating in the air with a stable mentality, and he has never been able to make a movie of the same level since then.
So many people have deep doubts about his directing ability, thinking that the classic film "Farewell My Concubine" was filmed by Chen Gege's father.
There is no way, director Chen Gezi's subsequent performance was really too disappointing. Although he tried hard to prove himself, the increasingly disappointing situation only deepened the public's suspicion.
"Nakamura-san, don't worry, I know what's going on."
Hamaguchi Ryusuke was obviously fully prepared. A smile broke out on his face, showing a confident look.
"The subject matter of this movie is something I am good at, so there will definitely be no problem..."
"Well, I wish you success."
Now that Hamaguchi Ryusuke has said this, even if Nakamura Masahiro has some worrying thoughts in his heart, he can't express them clearly at this time. He can only hope that Hamaguchi Ryusuke's movie will be successful.
Japan's film industry has a very high degree of commercialization. Although it cannot compare with Hollywood films that have long been globalized, it is not much different.
Even if Hamaguchi Ryusuke's film is just a low-cost literary film, if it messes up, it will not be that easy to get another chance to direct in the future.
"Thank you...."
After Hamaguchi Ryusuke politely expressed his thanks and talked at length about the preparations and arrangements for the new movie, the two continued to eat their lunch.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through Nakamura Masahiro's mind. He frowned and thought for a while, then turned to look at Hamaguchi Ryusuke.
"By the way, Hamaguchi-san, have you decided who will star in the new movie?"
Looking at Nakamura Masahiro in a daze, Hamaguchi Ryusuke didn't know why the other party brought up this topic, but he still shook his head frankly.
"Not yet. It's not like you don't know that it's not easy to choose actors for low-cost movies..."
"So, do you have any targets?"
"Not yet. According to my idea, I might find a few young actors..."
Seeing Nakamura Masahiro's curious expression, Hamaguchi Ryusuke felt a little embarrassed for a moment. He further explained: "The budget of the movie is not that big. It is relatively cost-effective to find young actors."
"As a young actor, his acting skills are definitely not that professional..."
Nakamura Masahiro frowned and quickly gave his opinion. After pondering for a moment, Nakamura Masahiro said: "If conditions permit, it is best to find a more professional actor."
"Nakamura-san, I have also considered the issue you mentioned..."
Hamaguchi Ryusuke had obviously considered this issue, and he immediately replied: "On the one hand, the film's budget is insufficient, and on the other hand, this film is actually an experimental work."
"Experimental work?"
His tone was slightly surprised, and Nakamura Masahiro looked at Hamaguchi Ryusuke in surprise: He really didn't expect that Hamaguchi Ryusuke would still want to create any experimental works since he already lacked funds for film shooting?
"So, you have no idea about the movie's box office?"
Anyone who is interested in working in the film industry will be very concerned about the movie box office, because it is related to whether the relevant people can survive in the industry.
Hamaguchi Ryusuke's new movie is an experimental work, which means that there is definitely no hope at the box office. This can't help but make Nakamura Masahiro have some thoughts.
Did Ryusuke Hamaguchi raise the investment for this film himself? Or did he find an investor who was not short of money?
"It's hard to have much hope for the box office of literary and artistic films..."
Hamaguchi Ryusuke reluctantly laughed at himself and said with a slightly melancholy tone: "So, before the preparation of the movie, I was mentally prepared to give up on the box office."
"That's it..."
Nakamura Masahiro nodded slightly reservedly, and the thoughts in his heart became stronger. He was still a little hesitant and worried at first, but now he made up his mind.
"Hamaguchi-san, how about I recommend an actor to you..."
"Could it be Riho Yoshioka who is under your banner?"
Reversing his thoughts, Hamaguchi Ryusuke remembered that Masahiro Nakamura's agency seemed to have signed a new actor named Riho Yoshioka, so he guessed: "Nakamura-san, I remember you seem to be still training her, right?"
"It's not her, it's another new actor..."
Nakamura Masahiro shook his head and denied Hamaguchi Ryusuke's guess. He replied: "Arimura Kasumi, you should have some impression."
"I know her, the new actress you have worked with..."
The actors Hamaguchi Ryusuke is currently working with are all newcomers who are not well-known, or are artists at the bottom of the entertainment industry, so he has always paid close attention to this aspect.
Therefore, when Nakamura Masahiro mentioned Arimura Kasumi's name, Hamaguchi Ryusuke's image immediately emerged in his mind.
In fact, compared to ordinary newcomers in the entertainment industry, Hamaguchi Ryusuke was quite impressed by Kasumi Arimura. Because she had a scandal with Masahiro Nakamura, she was actually somewhat well-known in the industry.
"I remember, she seems to be a contracted artist of flamme agency, right? She is a descendant of Hirosue Ryoko..."
"Yes, it's her."
Nakamura Masahiro nodded, faced Hamaguchi Ryusuke's eyes for confirmation, and gave a very affirmative reply: "What do you think?"
"Well...."
Hamaguchi Ryusuke glanced at Nakamura Masahiro hesitantly, and he replied thoughtfully: "It is said that the Flamme Agency values her very much, and she is a newcomer with great potential."
Although Hamaguchi Ryusuke has met Kasumi Arimura, he doesn't know much about this new actor from Flame Agency and can only give a vague evaluation.
"Hamaguchi-san, although Arimura Kasumi is still a newcomer, she does have potential and talent in acting..."
Nakamura Masahiro nodded and continued following Hamaguchi Ryusuke's words, his tone full of praise.
"For you, Kasumi Arimura is actually a candidate that you can consider."
Hamaguchi Ryusuke didn't say anything, and gave Nakamura Masahiro a deep look. It wasn't until the other party avoided looking at him with a slight guilt that he agreed with a calm smile.
"Since it is Nakamura-san's recommendation, let her come for the interview... If there are no big problems, I will give her priority."
For Ryusuke Hamaguchi, adding another interview spot is just a trivial matter. He has to find suitable actors anyway, and being able to make good friends with Nakamura Masahiro is the most important thing.
As far as Hamaguchi Ryusuke is concerned, Nakamura Masahiro is the most powerful friend he can come into contact with at this stage. Although he does not deliberately fawn over him, it is inevitable to actively express goodwill.
After all, if we really talk about it, even though his mentor is the famous Kurosawa Kiyoshi, he still cannot compare to the famous newcomer Masahiro Nakamura.
There is no way, not to mention the relationship between TBS TV station and Toho, a Dentsu background alone has already surpassed countless supervisors.
In the Japanese entertainment industry, talent is of course very important, but background and connections are valued even more.
As the saying goes, getting around depends on your power and background. Before you get ahead, no matter how powerful you are, you are just a loser.
Compared with the famous Nakamura Masahiro, Hamaguchi Ryusuke is just an innocent little Yakuza at this stage, the kind who doesn't get much attention from many people.