Harris Kane, to be honest, Li Yi has seen a lot of young actors, but the little boy in front of him gave Li Yi a very special feeling.
Although he seemed to be full of energy, he always gave Li Yi a feeling that was greatly inconsistent with his age. Of course, it may also have a lot to do with his previous experience.
And although he was very polite, even making Li Yi impeccable, Li Yi still felt a sense of alienation. Yes, this little boy, under his polite appearance, was hiding an extremely vigilant heart.
Thinking of his past experiences, Li Yi was not particularly surprised by this.
However, Li Yi could see that the relationship between Harris Kane and his adoptive mother was indeed very good.
Of course, in reality, Harris Kane is indeed a handsome young boy. Otherwise, in this world where looks are a factor, he might become a popular child star.
However, for the role of Cole in "The Sixth Sense", I have to say that this Harris Kane is indeed very suitable.
Because Cole's own experience can be said to be very similar to that of Harris Kane. They are both lonely, considered a freak, longing for redemption, etc.
And his vigilance towards everything is indeed very similar to Cole's.
But it also gave Li Yi some headaches, because Harris Kane's attitude towards other people was too polite and distant.
Although he is very similar to Cole in "The Sixth Sense", there is one issue that Li Yi has to consider, and that is the role of the heroine who plays with him, who is Cole's mother.
This character, in the movie, can be said to be Cole's only relative. Her existence and her protection give this lonely little boy hope, even though she looks very harsh.
But with Harris Kane's attitude, maybe in other movies, especially some popcorn movies, he doesn't need to consider who he is starring with, but "The Sixth Sense" is different. This movie is a feature film, especially
The role of Cole is still the absolute protagonist. For this reason, Li Yi naturally has very high requirements for actors.
Another thing, as mentioned before, child actors and animal actors are the most troublesome. If they are in good condition, they can get twice the result with half the effort, but if they are not, it will be a disaster.
"Ms. Milia, I heard that you are also an actor, right?" Li Yi suddenly turned to look at Harris Kane's adoptive mother who had been sitting aside and asked.
"Yes! It was just a long time ago." Milia smiled gracefully.
"Oh? I don't know what kind of job Ms. Milia is doing now?" Li Yi asked curiously.
"I'm an opera singer now," Milia said.
Li Yi's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "That's it, I would like to invite you, Ms. Milia, to play the role of Harris's mother in the movie. I wonder if Ms. Milia is interested?"
Li Yi didn't say much, but the woman in front of him was obviously a smart person. In addition, she was Harris's adoptive mother, and the relationship between the two seemed to be very good. Therefore, Li Yi believed that the other party should be able to understand him.
mean.
Harris Kane, in fact, is still a very sensitive child, or in other words, his character is not as well-behaved and polite as he seems on the surface.
This is not a problem for the character of Cole, but there is also a big problem, which is, if another actor is allowed to play his mother, can he really develop a mother-child relationship with Harris?
Li Yi thinks this is a very difficult thing.
It's not a question of acting skills, but a question of emotion and character.
Milia was a little hesitant. First of all, it was because she had not acted in a film and television work for a long time. There is actually a big difference between an opera singer and a film and television actor.
On the other hand, she understood what Li Yi meant. In fact, when she first saw the script of "The Sixth Sense", although it was not a complete script, she saw a lot of Harris from this story.
Kane's shadow.
The more she looked at it, the more uncomfortable she felt. The boy who was lonely and helpless and in need of care and warmth was clearly the Harris of the past, and the single mother had her own shadow no matter how she looked at it.
If it weren't for the fact that she didn't know Li Yi at all, she would even think that this story was written based on Harris and her experience.
In fact, some scenes in the script, in her opinion, can be said to be the life after he met her. The mother and son in it are clearly two people who depend on each other. They are not relatives but are better than relatives.
Therefore, she understood why Li Yi wanted to find her, a non-film and television actor, to play such an important role. Because of Harris's experience, he was very sensitive inside. If another actress were to play his mother,
Perhaps with Harris's acting skills, he can perform well, but emotionally, it is definitely difficult to meet the requirements.
As for cultivating relationships?
Milia knew her Harris too well. He seemed polite, but in fact, he felt alienated from many people other than her.
"Mom!" At this time, Harris' eyes suddenly lit up and he shouted, then looked at her hopefully.
Milia immediately softened her heart.
But she was still a little unsure and said: "But I haven't acted in a movie for a long time, and I'm worried that I won't be able to do it."
Li Yi smiled and said: "You are also an actor yourself. In fact, operas and movies have a lot in common. Besides, the reason why I want to invite you to play this role is because I need someone who can make people
The emotions that can be felt across the big screen, it’s OK if you act as you are, you don’t have to think of him as Cole, just think of him as your son Harris!”
"After all, the relationship between you doesn't need to be acted out at all, right?"
Milia looked at Harris, who looked hopeful, then at Li Yi, and finally nodded.
In fact, there is another point, which is also very critical, that is, Harris Kane may indeed be very talented, and may indeed have a maturity that does not match his age, but after all, he is still a child.
Moreover, such a sensitive child has experienced so many dark things, and now he is acting in this drama. To be honest, Li Yi is actually a little worried, because sometimes children cannot tell the difference between the inside and outside of the drama.
At this time, if Milia, the most important person to him, was present, it would definitely save a lot of trouble.
After securing the starring role, the film project officially entered the fast lane.
Because the investment in the movie itself is not large, and the director Li Yi and the crew are all experienced veterans, the early preparations for the movie are progressing very quickly.
In just one month, the preliminary preparations were completed.
The main filming location of the movie, that is, the filming location of the movie, is located in Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in North America.
Li Yi sat on the director's chair in front of the monitor. Carlos, the assistant director hired by Dean Pictures for Li Yi, was in front of an old apartment, directing the crew to set up the scene and place the camera.
Carlos is not the same Carlos that Li Yi worked with back then. Anyway, there shouldn’t be too many similarities between foreigners’ names.
However, this Carlos is actually somewhat related to the Carlos who Li Yi worked with back then. The other person is the nephew of the assistant director Carlos who Li Yi worked with back then.
Although he is not too old and has never independently managed a guide tube, he is still considered to have rich experience.
Therefore, Li Yi felt free to leave the work to him.
The actors were already in place at this time. At this time, Milia came out with Harris Kane in makeup.
Li Yi couldn't help but take a look at Harris Kane. His light brown hair was disheveled and covered his somewhat pale face. He had a strong and special temperament under his quiet appearance, especially those sky blue pairs.
His eyes flashed with the light of understanding everything from time to time.
Li Yi nodded with satisfaction. The makeup artist's skills were good. Harris Kane's ability to become a popular child star in Hollywood is indeed unique.
Although it is somewhat different from the original Cole in Li Yi's memory, Li Yi is already very satisfied.
Today is the first day of filming for "The Sixth Sense". Although this is North America, Li Yi is not unfamiliar with the way of working here.
In fact, although here we don’t pay as much attention to a good start as in China, many things are similar here. Whether it’s a director, a producer, an actor, or a crew member, they all have the same attitude towards starting a movie.
The first scene is very important.
Therefore, the first scene Li Yi chose was also a relatively simple one.
It’s the scene at the beginning of the film when the little boy Cole walks out of the apartment, locks the door and leaves!
This scene is the simplest one, because this scene does not involve close-ups. It is a blurry long shot. What Harris Kane has to do is too simple!
"CUT! Prepare for the next shot!" Li Yi shouted with a smile.
I went through the first shot. Even though it was a very simple shot, everyone on the crew couldn't help but smile.
After all, although there is no such thing as a good start, there are similar considerations here.
No one wants to run into all kinds of trouble as soon as filming starts, right?
However, just because the first one is simple, it doesn’t mean that the rest will be simple as well.
In fact, the next scene is a big challenge for Harris Kane.
Why did Li Yi arrange such two scenes with completely different difficulties?
In fact, it is also to visually compare and observe the state of the young actors, because you can't expect a child to be able to do it every time he takes a scene.
That is something impossible, even adult actors can't do it, let alone children.
Moreover, in "The Sixth Sense", there are many close-up scenes of Cole's expression. As we all know, the biggest difference between movies and TV series is that TV series are only broadcast on the small screen, while movies are broadcast on the big screen.
For close-ups of the same facial expression, the requirements between the two are completely different.
And why does the big screen have higher requirements for acting skills?
Because on the big screen, people's faces will be enlarged, and so will their expressions, eyes, etc.
It's hard for people to ignore you like in a TV show.
The second shot is also Cole's one-man show. What he needs to do is open the door and carefully look around.
Then there will be a close-up shot, which requires Cole to show a cautious, cautious and somewhat timid expression after putting on a pair of glasses.
It's easy to say, but when it comes to acting, these things need to be shown through expressions, eyes, etc., so Li Yi is ready to practice it a few more times.
""The Sixth Sense" one scene, two scenes, one shot, ACTION!"
As the sound of the clapper fell, the shooting of this shot officially started.
The scene was silent and everyone was performing their duties. Li Yi sat in front of the monitor and stared at the monitor.
There’s not much to say about the previous one. After all, it’s not a close-up shot. It’s just about opening the door and carefully looking around.
This is not difficult for Harris Kane, who has already acted in several movies.
Li Yi nodded.
However, the key part is coming: "Shot No. 1, close-up of face!"
Carlos began to give instructions on the walkie-talkie based on Li Yi's split shot script.
But the next moment, Li Yi frowned.
Because although Harris Kane showed a careful and prudent demeanor, the traces were too heavy.
As we all know, when it comes to acting, it can be said that anyone can act to some extent, but how to act in a natural and invisible way requires professionalism.
Obviously, Harris Kane's performance at this moment is only superficial.
"CUT! Harris, the marks are too heavy, be more natural and think more about Cole's state at this time!"
Li Yi was already mentally prepared for not passing the first time. After all, he has worked with many child actors, so he naturally knows how difficult it is for a child to find the performing state!
Harris made an apologetic gesture.
"Sorry, can you do it again?" Harris said.
"Are you sure you are ready? Do I need to give you some time?" Li Yi asked.
"I want to try it again!" Harris insisted.
"OK, let's do it again!"
The second filming started soon, but Li Yi stopped filming again because compared to the first time, this second time, the traces of Harris were heavier.
And it felt like I was using too much force.
The third time, the fourth time.
"Okay, everyone, take a break. Harris, come here!" Li Yi did not continue filming because he knew that if he continued, there would be no results.
Children are different from adults. For adult actors, there may be some scenes that they have to grind over and over again, even if they feel unhappy, but they will endure it.
Especially in front of a great director like Li Yi, but for children, it is different.
An irritable attitude will only make things worse.
Harris seemed a little discouraged and walked up to Li Yi to apologize: "Sorry, director, it's my fault!"
"It doesn't matter, this is a normal thing, but you obviously haven't thought about how to act, right?" Li Yi asked.
