Chapter 159 It's not just acting that decides the audition
The passionate music drifted around, and the blonde woman in front of the camera tried her best to twist her body and perform hot dance moves. These hip-twisting dances seemed not to appear in the audition room of a film, but were exclusive to the strip club at midnight.
The music stopped, and the blonde woman stopped. She straightened her scattered blonde hair and looked at the few people next to the camera panting.
That is the one who can determine her fate.
The middle position is an acquaintance, friend Carey Mulligan's boyfriend Murphy Stanton, the director of the audition video. It is said that the producer has completely given him the power of casting.
"Miss Banks." The words from there reminded Elizabeth Banks that are auditioning now, "What works have you ever appeared in in the past?"
Elizabeth Banks showed a sunny and kind smile, "I have never appeared in a movie, and I have played a guest role in "The Internship Doctor"."
Murphy left the camera and looked at Elizabeth Banks and nodded. The other party's appearance and figure were more in line with the requirements of the role. As for acting skills, it was secondary. Such a character who showed off her charm would be enough to pass the basic acting skills.
However, there are many large-scale shots in the film, and Murphy asked again, "Miss Banks, what level of nudity can you accept?"
Nudity is a very common situation in Hollywood movies. How many popular stars have never filmed a movie that reveals their points?
Elizabeth Banks said without hesitation, "As long as the shooting is necessary, I can."
She knew the importance of opportunity. She was not as important as herself in terms of appearance or acting skills, but she played important roles in two films one after another. She was also famous because she was lucky enough to meet a director like Murphy Stanton.
Although there will definitely be no shots in the films screened in theaters, the restrictions on video tapes are much looser, and the films need to be exhibited at the Cannes Film Festival. How can the large-scale Qingtou be missing?
The Cannes Film Festival is famous for its welcome to super-large films.
"That's all for the audition." Murphy nodded and briefly recorded the notebook in his hand, "Miss Banks, we will notify your agent of the audition next week."
Although the director opposite had no expression, Elizabeth Banks could hear that he had a great chance, and Carey Mulligan helped her. The pillow wind was said to have always worked very well.
Elizabeth Banks politely greeted Murphy and others in the audition room before leaving.
After the audition was over, Paul Wilson received a call from Carey Mulligan as soon as he left the door and said, "The audition went smoothly, and Murphy was very satisfied with your friend."
"That's great!" Carrey Mulligan was extremely concerned.
Murphy also walked out of the temporary audition room, passed through the scene being built by the warehouse, and returned to his director's office, and found that Bill Roses was waiting for him here.
"I'm very satisfied with the audition results?" asked Bill Roses.
"It's okay." Murphy threw the notebook on the desk and picked up a glass of water for herself. "The person was recommended by Carrey, and a friend she met in the performance class."
Bill Roses pointed to the outside door, "I just saw it, the blonde beauty, looks very potential."
Murphy pulled away the chair and sat down, "Are you interested in signing her?"
"No, I'm not interested in her." Bill Roses seemed to mean something, "Don't forget, I'm Carrey's agent, Carrey is your girlfriend again, and I can't sign an actress who has a similar path to her in the future."
Hearing these words, Murphy raised his head and looked at Bill Roses, "You mean, let me give up Elizabeth Banks?"
Bill Roses nodded slightly, but he knew Murphy was a smart man and quickly said, "From my point of view, I really don't want to see you use a non-CAA contracted actor, and I have someone to recommend it."
Murphy knew that Bill Roses had something to say, but just looked at him.
"From your perspective and Carrey, I also recommend that you not use Elizabeth Banks." Bill Roses gave the reason directly, "Blonde, beautiful and likable appearance, and not very good acting. Don't you think they are very similar?"
Without waiting for Murphy to answer, he said, "In Hollywood, blonde actresses are a special category, and the optional roles of this group are often limited to a certain range. Murphy, Carrey cannot only appear in your films in the future, and your film has a strong black style that does not match her own temperament, so she will eventually go out."
Murphy thought for a while and nodded slowly.
"There are not a large group of truly distinctive blonde actresses in Hollywood, and in recent years, there have been few outstanding people. Carrey has accumulated a certain amount of popularity in your first two films, and there is still a lot of hope in the future." Bill Rosess must have a deeper understanding of this circle than Murphy. "What if you are sure Elizabeth Banks is the heroine?"
"Carry may have one more competitor in the future?" Murphy gradually figured it out.
Bill Roses nodded, "Elizabeth Banks is not famous now, and there is no chance. They are not as good as Carrey in any aspect. Hollywood can give so many opportunities to blonde beautiful actresses. If Elizabeth Banks becomes famous with this film..."
He laughed, "You and I think the film can be successful and will be a big hit. As the absolute protagonist, the actress will definitely be the biggest beneficiary. This also means that Elizabeth Banks may become popular. That Carrey has few opportunities in the future and has another strong competitor."
Murphy seriously considered Bill Roses' words.
After two consecutive films, Carey Mulligan has accumulated some fame. Even under the operation of Bill Roses, he appeared in a magazine published nationwide not long ago and was named one of Hollywood's top ten potential actresses in the future.
Among these potential actresses, she is also the only blonde actress.
Indeed, hair dyeing can solve many problems, but Hollywood's views or prejudice about a blonde actress are often deeply rooted. A character who requires acting skills and explosiveness, and under similar conditions, the crew often does not choose blonde actresses.
Most beautiful blonde actresses work as vases, which also leads to relatively few opportunities and resources that many blonde actresses can get after they become famous.
This group is already fierce in competition. In the future, Carey Mulligan jumped out of his video restrictions. If one more competitor is the same, it means one less opportunity.
After all, Elizabeth Banks, the former former one, will hardly make much achievements in the next decade.
This calculation method is outrageous, but Murphy knows how fierce the competition in Hollywood is, often a one-percent chance of representing the difference between heaven and earth.
People have selfish intentions, and Murphy is no exception, and there is no need to do more.
After making a decision in his heart, he no longer considered Elizabeth Banks, but asked, "What about you? Who are you going to recommend? Your new client?"
Bill Rossis shook his head, "A professor at Juilliard Arts School has found Brian Lauder through relationships and wants to find a chance for her favorite students. Now, among the projects operating in Caa, only "Scary Planet" is in the preparatory casting stage, so Bry called me."
The interpersonal network in this circle is complex. In many cases, auditions are not just about acting skills and appearance. Just like all business circles, there is often the interpersonal network behind it.
It's a very simple truth. When the conditions are similar, a crew will definitely give priority to actors recommended by acquaintances or related households.
"Be beautiful enough," Murphy also reminded him of basic character requirements, "the figure must also be hot enough to accept large-scale shots, otherwise..."
He shook his head, and did not meet these conditions, even the candidate recommended by Brian Lauder would refuse.
"Don't worry, you've seen her." Bill Roses said, "One of our old friend, she has experienced so many setbacks and is already very relaxed."
Old friend? Or from Juilliard School? Murphy immediately thought of a name, "You are talking about Jessica Chastain?"
"It's her." Bill Roses nodded.
Murphy was puzzled, "I heard from Carrey that she was hitting walls everywhere in Hollywood, how could she get on the line with Blay?"
"I talked to her once, and that mentor was her last backup." Bill Roses raised his legs. "The other party should only help her once. If she didn't find any chance, she shouldn't contact the mentor."
Thinking about Jessica Chastain, and looking at the trajectory of most Hollywood actresses, she is definitely a late bloomer. She must have encountered many setbacks and difficulties at that time. Even a top student from the Juilliard School was able to finally struggle and become an existence close to a first-tier star, which took a lot of time and even her entire youth.
The other party had served as his assistant before, and Murphy recognized her work ability, but she had never seen any acting skills.
"So it, Bill." Murphy opened the notebook and wrote down Jessica Chastain's name on it, "Let her audition for the crew as soon as possible. Also, you tell Bly that I can't give him any guarantee."
Of course, Bill Rossis understands unwritten regulations in the industry. If Jessica Chastan does not meet the most basic conditions, he will definitely not be able to use him. Not to mention Murphy and Miramax, he will not be able to pass this level.
No one wants to use an actor who may cause the failure of a project he or she is responsible for.
Bill Roses stood up, "I will ask Jessica Chastain's agent to contact the crew. I've communicated with Bry before, no problem."
He quickly left the office, and Murphy thought for a while. From the perspective of Carey Mulligan's future development, Elizabeth Banks is indeed not a good candidate.
Chapter completed!