As a director who has made a movie, Xu Zheng has a more intuitive understanding of a script than laymen or even many people in the industry.
Although it is just a literary script, it is not as intuitive as storyboards, which can directly produce rough scenes in the mind, but such a heavy subject matter can easily arouse people's emotions.
However, Xu Zheng was going to play the male protagonist. After feeling a little emotional about this somewhat cruel story, his main focus was on the role of the male protagonist Cheng Yong.
Cheng Yong, male.
He is estimated to be around thirty-five to forty years old, and his child is eight years old. His marriage has failed and his career has fallen into a trough. If selling magic oil counts as a career.
The means of making a living are unsustainable, and there is a sick father who lives in a nursing home, and an eight-year-old child.
Long-term domestic violence against the ex-wife may be the main reason for the wife's divorce.
I have not been respected by others for a long time and have no respect for others. My education analysis is that I have graduated from junior high school and high school, and I have a normal legal concept.
Very much like those unhappy uncles in ordinary life. Their families fail, they find it difficult to make a living, but they never reflect on themselves.
This is the first stage, and it is also the beginning of the character. After achieving nothing, he went to Indu to purchase generic drugs for specific leukemia drugs. While saving countless lives, he also made a lot of money and became a wealthy nouveau riche.
In the last stage, Cheng Yong witnessed Lu Yiyi's death. When he walked out of Old Lu's house, he looked at the eyes of other patients and felt pressure and a sense of mission. Because of his withdrawal, the living people around him were gone. Only at this moment did he feel life.
Only then did I begin to learn to respect others.
From this moment on, he became a martyr. He chose to respect life and trample on the law. He transformed from a profit-seeking businessman into a righteous man who saved lives and became the god of medicine in the title of the film.
For Xu Zhenge, what he wants to play is a role that transforms from an ordinary person into a medicine god.
However, this character was too bad in the past. Although the script was not written, it can be analyzed.
If he disagreed, he would hit others, including his ex-wife and even his lawyer. Judging from the reaction of his brother-in-law at the police station, he must have been beaten often before.
Everyone deserves a divorce.
"Director Li, isn't the early creation of this character a bit too bad?"
Xu Zheng thought for a moment to express his thoughts, and then immediately added, "I'm talking about the character himself."
"It is true that this person was not very good in the early stage." Li Qian nodded, then smiled, "But there is also a good side. At least he can face his father and children gently without a trace of dislike. This has reached a passing standard.
The moral level is down.
Moreover, the child of Miley Yong in the script is closer to him. Generally speaking, if the child knows that his mother was abused by his father, the child should be closer to the mother and sympathize with the mother more. But why not? It is very likely that the mother has done something to the child.
Things you don’t like are always at fault, so the child feels that his mother has nothing to sympathize with, and his reaction is enough to show who is the victim in a marriage.”
Xu Zheng thought the same thing. Don't think that children don't understand anything when they are young. It is precisely because of their simplicity that they can tell who is really good.
Ordinary people, especially men, face a lot of pressure from family and work, and most of them feel angry in their hearts.
Very few people are able to keep this kind of emotion out of their homes, and more people lose their temper and vent it to their family members.
Because, outsiders will not allow you to lose your temper randomly, and it is not bad without giving you a punch. Only family members will tolerate it.
Xu Zheng said, "Director Li, I should be able to play this role, but the nouveau riche is easy to play. I'm still not sure about the medicine god in the back. I have to spend time to find a feel for the greasy middle-aged man in the early stage."
Since Li Qian was the first to call him over, he must be the one he wanted. Xu Zheng didn't have the same competitive pressure as usual in auditions. He didn't brag and honestly expressed his thoughts.
"Okay, you can stay in a nearby hotel first and do some research. I will be auditioning for other roles tomorrow, and you will be the one to play the opposite role then." Li Qian nodded.
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In addition to the male protagonist, Li Qian also considered other characters.
As a man's drama, the only actress has a lot of roles as the heroine. The original version was played by Tan Zhuo, a well-known actress in the literary film circle.
Sexy, charming, and a bit coquettish, it perfectly fits the role of a pole dancer.
As for someone who can replace her, Zhang Ziyi is definitely one of them. She can even play most female characters of similar age in movies.
For a female character around 30 years old, 90% of the time there will be no problem in choosing Zhang Ziyi without thinking.
Like "The Wind" and "Painted Skin", two films with relatively heavy female roles, Zhang Ziyi can actually play all four roles.
She also acted in "Memoirs of a Geisha" before. Although she was scolded badly, she has to admit that she performed very well.
However, she is currently filming "The Grandmaster" by King of Sunglasses. The filming started at the end of 2009. It has been filming for more than a year and there is still no news. It is estimated that it will take another year and there is no schedule.
Li Qian still invited Tan Zhuo.
The role of Lu Yiyi, if Li Qian admits his mistake correctly, should be Guan Gu in "Love Apartment". The contrast is so great that you can't recognize it without looking carefully.
However, the actor who plays Sekiya has just graduated two years ago and does not have much acting experience. He is either acting in sitcoms like "Love Apartment" or idol dramas like "The Prince of Tennis".
Liu Ye, an actor in his thirties, is too strong. Even if he is reduced to ribs, his big head will be uncoordinated.
Chen Kun, filming "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".
Other famous Mesozoic actors like Deng Chao are not a good match.
It’s not necessary to find famous actors. It’s only the famous ones that make a deep impression. You can’t even think of the unknown ones.
After much deliberation, Li Qian wanted Hu Ge to give it a try. People who had been on the verge of death might be able to give him some surprises.
Pastor Liu, it is said that there is no shortage of veteran drama stars in China, but Teacher Yang Xinmin's cute and silly sense is really a special feature, and other veteran drama stars are really not suitable.
The words of Zhang Changlin, Wang Yanhui and Li Qian were not changed. In that film "The Sun Burns Heart", Li Qian originally thought that the interrogation scene was an image of a real criminal cut by the director.
It can be said that it is the best interrogation scene that Li Qian has ever seen. There is no one. If you show that scene alone, if 100 people watch it, at least 90 of them will think it is true.
In addition, among the remaining groups, Huang Mao is the only one missing.
Li Qian didn't know the actor in the original version. Li Qian didn't seem to have seen this person in the real-life movies and TV series. After all, he hadn't watched every movie.
However, this role vaguely reminds Li Qian of Huang Bo in "Crazy Racing".
Except that Huang Bo is a little older, he is almost a replica of Huang Bo.
It's just that as the protagonist, Huang Bo must have a sense of joy and honesty in order to hold up the whole film.
Wang Baoqiang is still more suitable for mentally ill patients.
Huang Mao, the character, ran away from home at a very young age and wandered around in society. Outsiders have no way of knowing what he has experienced to turn him into the vicious, cold, provocative, taciturn, yet ready to die at any moment he is today.
Woolen cloth.
There seemed to be few outstanding actors among the younger generation, so Li Qian asked Huang Bo to give it a try.
In terms of acting, Huang Bo is absolutely fine. It's not like the few movies he has acted in, which can only be flashy comedies.
The banned "No Man's Land" and "Killing Life" have no trace of comedy at all. They are all cruel and extremely crazy people.
The only problem is that it's a bit older and the pay is a bit more expensive.
However, salary is not a problem for Li Qian, and although he has become famous, Huang Bo should not stop playing supporting roles now.
The main protagonist team was basically assembled, and they were all invited by Li Qian the next day. Xu Zheng studied the script for a day and also came over.
In the conference room, everyone who received the invitation had different expressions. Xu Zheng and Huang Bo were much calmer. Li Qian also told Huang Bo on the phone that he was a supporting character with a small role. This must have been agreed in advance.
After all, Huang Bo is already a first-line movie actor.
Hu Ge was a little excited, but seeing Xu Zheng and Huang Bo both there, his excitement and expectations were reduced. The protagonist was definitely out of the question.
Veteran actor Yang Xinmin was also sitting there smiling. At his age, he doesn’t have much ambition anymore, just taking on a good role is enough.
The most excited person was probably Tan Zhuo, after all, she was the only actress on the scene.
Although they are involved in the literary and artistic circles, except for a very few people, most of them cannot make it in the mainstream film circles, so they first join the literary and artistic film circles, hoping to win some awards and improve themselves before going to the mainstream.
Film Circle.
However, 90% of those who have been involved in the art film industry for a long time will never be able to get out.
It's probably the biggest joke that you should act in a literary film to win awards first, and then act in a commercial film. Investors, directors, and even the audience don't care at all how many awards an unknown actor has won.
Li Qian's movies are definitely commercial films, and being able to star in one of his movies will directly allow Tan Zhuo to enter the mainstream film industry.
Everyone came, and Li Qian didn't waste any time and directly gave everyone their scripts.
Like Xu Zheng before, everyone attached great importance to Li Qian's script and read it carefully two or three times.
After reading it, everyone had different expressions. Li Qian couldn't help but sigh in his heart, so he spoke first.
"Everyone please share your understanding."
Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, I don’t know who will say it first.
"The role of Bo Ge is definitely within reach. Tan Zhuo, please tell me about it first."
Li Qian looked at Tan Zhuo. Although he looked more mature, his actual age was one year older than Li Qian. 28 years old is the golden age of a woman, exuding mature and charming charm.
Tan Zhuo glanced at Xu Zheng and Huang Bo, organized his language, and began his own analysis.
"Liu Sihui is engaged in the industry of pole dancer, but she doesn't like her job. Everything is forced by life, but life is like this. The first time you dance, then you take off a piece of clothing, and then you can take the initiative
Set up a bed of sexy pajamas, even if you don’t want to dance, you have to dance.
Later, even if Cheng Yong was found as a "backer", it became instinctive to leave as soon as the foreman called him. This was a long-term professional habit.
Although it was not written in Director Li's script, I feel that Liu Sihui had already begun to betray her body. When her daughter saw Cheng Yong taking off his clothes and lying on the bed, she was not surprised or curious, but showed a close relationship with her.
The indifference and gloominess that do not match his age indicate that Cheng Yong is not the first man to come to their home, and it is not the first day that the little girl sees her mother bringing strangers back to spend the night, and she quite hates these people."
As an actress in literary films, Tan Zhuo is very familiar with this kind of role where she is forced to sell herself out by life.
"Yes, but you must remember that this character has not completely sunk in. He still maintains hope for life. Most of the time, he is not in a numb or sluggish state."
Li Qian nodded, turned and looked aside, "Hu Ge, please tell me."
"Director Li, Lu Yiyi is an authentic Magic City native. He is tall but always stooped, has a delicate face but always wears a flattering smile, and he looks like a small citizen.
As a law-abiding citizen, Lu Youyi did not dare to go to India to smuggle generic drugs in person. There was a cowardly side to his character, but he also had a shrewd and clever side, because it was he who came up with the idea of smuggling generic drugs.
He was very popular. Many patients came to the memorial service. At least he was a good person. Compared with other patients, when they surrounded the medical representative, others were very excited. He was the only one eating box lunch on the roadside, which shows that he
He is also a very rational person. Logically speaking, it is rare for a person to maintain such rationality after reaching this stage."
Hu Ge also shared his general understanding. After all, he had just read the script and could not fully understand it.
However, looking at the entire script, Lu Yiyi is very important. He can be said to be the second male lead, which makes Hu Ge very excited.
Not only is he the second male lead, but he is also a very subversive character. Needless to say, Li Qian knew that he had to work hard on his appearance and makeup.
"Part of it is right."
Li Qian smiled and picked up the script, "This character has a core element, which can be summed up in eight words: a strong desire to survive and a desire to die."
Want to give up?
Hu Ge was a little confused, how could he want to die when he had a newborn child?
Li Qian continued, "Needless to say, the desire to survive, every patient has it. When the patients were besieging the medical representative, he sat aside and ate a box lunch, looking at the noisy scene in front of him, still laughing. Apart from his rationality,
It was because he knew that doing so was of no use at all. He was in despair at that time, and it was only because of his love for his wife and children that he maintained his only hope.
If Cheng Yong gives a little hope to this kind of person, he will be extremely excited. When Cheng Yong shouts "Go away" to him when the gang is about to leave, his expression will instantly become numb, cowardly, powerless, and endless.
His heartache and despair are much more desperate than those of others, because he himself has a desire to die, and he committed suicide twice in the script."
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After reading the script twice, I had a general understanding of the characters. Li Qian also communicated with everyone and gave them time to figure out the details.
Xu Zheng and Tan Zhuo tried a scene before going to bed at home, and Xu Zheng really found that vulgar and greasy feeling.
In addition, Hu Ge also tried on makeup. After all, he is quite handsome, and this look is definitely not photogenic.
The feeling after the makeup is quite good, and for someone who has experienced death threats, the feeling of being born toward death, the eyes, and the numb facial expression are quite spot on.
Basically, there is no big problem, but it will take time, and we won’t talk about it until after the New Year.