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Published at 3rd of November 2021 10:05:40 AM


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"By the way, do you have any thoughts about the director?"

This seemed to be just a casual question, but it exploded like Chun Lei in Lan Li’s ears. All the conversations today could not be compared to the shock of this sentence: Why did the leader of the production department actually ask him about the director. Views? He is not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.

Perceiving Lan Li's undisguised surprise, Jeff couldn't help but laughed, "Ha, I finally believe that you are only twenty-one." This ridicule brought Lan Li back to his senses, and the corners of his mouth also appeared. There was a smile, "I'm just asking for your opinion. It's like discussing the script just now."

Generally speaking, there are two forms of formal promotion of film projects, either with the protagonist as the core or the director as the core. Hollywood is a typical producer center. They control the life and death of the entire crew; but when it comes to the style of the work, especially commercial films, the first thing the producer has to do is to determine the starring or director, and then regard them as Core, start follow-up work——

Can the first version of the script continue to be used? Still need to make corresponding changes? So how big is the revision? Do you simply need to change the screenwriter? Is it necessary to coordinate with a certain big-name actor to adjust the role of the protagonist or supporting role?

The selection of the cast of cast, can sparks be drawn between the male and female protagonists? Does their image setting conform to the director's presupposition of the film style, or vice versa, does the director's style conform to the self-image requirements of big-name actors? How should other supporting actors choose? Do they need to play with old dramas, or should they choose second and third-line actors exclusively?

Photographers, lighting engineers, art directors, etc., all need to be selected according to the director's style. The requirements of Tim Bolton and Christopher Nolan are definitely very different, and the requirements of big-name directors and new directors are definitely different. Big-name directors have their own queen team, or style tendencies; and some new directors have not even formed their own style, so naturally they don't have too many requirements.

In addition, production costs must also be taken into consideration. Is the budget cost of $100 million too high or too low? According to the name of the director or lead actor, increase the budget or cut the budget? How will the arrangement of the cast of the entire crew be adjusted?

"Edge of Tomorrow" progress in the preliminary work is very slow. The main reason is that Jeff wants to invite big names like Brad or Tom to star, and they will more or less have relatively familiar directors, such as Tom, his At every step of the work, the director must pass by him and nod; Brad will also browse the director's waiting list and give his own opinions.

Therefore, so far, "Edge of Tomorrow" has not yet determined the director. Of course, while selecting the leading actor, they are also looking for directors who are willing to take over the "Edge of Tomorrow". Now, before the director, the actor is unexpectedly determined, which is an accident, but not an accident.

To be honest, the confirmation of Lan Li means that the entire cast will be relatively young. Moreover, Lan Li is not a first-line actor at all. Even among the second-line actors, he is still a fresh face. This also means that in In the process of making a movie, the director will play a more important role.

But Jeff is not an ordinary person. Because of a "memory fragment", he was shocked to sign five works with Christopher Nolan, including the "Batman Prequel" trilogy. This courage is not something ordinary people can have. In Lan Li, he saw something different, and he felt that Lan Li's opinion might be able to bring surprises.

"Or, are you looking forward to Christopher Nolan?" Jeff's teasing made Lan Li come back to his senses, and he couldn't help but chuckle.

"To be honest, I really haven't thought about this issue." As Lan Li said, he is an actor, a pure actor, not a screenwriter, nor a producer. When reading a script, his only perspective is the perspective of the actor. , Plus the audience’s perspective at most. Therefore, he is telling the truth.

Following the trajectory of the previous life, Doug Liman became the final director. It must be admitted that Doug completed an excellent task.

Doug is a director with his own style. In works such as "The Bourne" and "Operation Smith", the style of fighting scenes is undoubtedly commendable. The shot scheduling also has the speed, accuracy, and accuracy of commercial movies. ruthless. His strength lies in scene scheduling, but his weakness lies in narrative and characters. Such characteristics are also concentrated in the "edge of tomorrow" of the previous life.

Undoubtedly, he is a good commercial film director, but what if you find someone else to take charge of the guide of "Edge of Tomorrow"? Is Doug the best choice? Lan Li has never thought about this issue. This is an interesting topic.

"First...Paul-Greengrass." After a moment of meditation, Renly gave his first choice, the director of the second and third parts of "The Bourne", the iconic The portable photography style gave the film a pseudo-documentary and first-perspective style, pushing the series to the pinnacle.

Jeff gently closed his jaw, "portable photography?"

"No, it's not." Lan Li smiled and shook his head. "I like his narrative style, which is steadfast and sharp, and blends into his own style. Of course, there are editing methods."

In addition to the second and third parts of "The Bourne," Paul also filmed works such as "Flight 93", "Captain Phillips", "Bloody Sunday", two Oscars, and one Berlin Golden Bear. His narrative ability, rhythm control and connotation excavation all demonstrate his ability, not just commercial films.

Paul is a journalist, which makes his narrative perspective has a special flavor, which is one of the reasons why Lan Li likes Paul's work so much. Imagine the "Edge of Tomorrow" combining "The Bournemouth 3" and "Thrilling Flight 93". This is really exciting.

"Then Edgar-right." Renly said the name, Jeff showed a look of surprise, and then Lanly nodded and gave affirmation with a smile, "Yes, you didn't listen. wrong."

Edgar, director of "Zombie Shaun", "Detective Hot Blood", "End of the World", and "Scott the Crooked Boy". To put it simply, this is a director with a distinctive personal style and full of black humor, while maintaining a childlike heart. Edgar’s shots are full of whimsy and unique humor. He is in charge of the tube. The style of "Edge of Tomorrow" may be a far cry from the previous life, which can ensure that the entertainment is definitely bursting.

Jeff laughed happily, "Unexpectedly, you have such a great love for comedy style."

Just look at Edgar’s list of co-actors. His naughty slapstick style can be avoided for top actors. Because this does not match their public image. But Lan Li personally liked it very much. What he looked forward to most was Edgar's "Ant-Man". Unfortunately, Disney was still not bold enough, and excessively interfered with Edgar's creation, which caused strong disagreements. In the end, he could not make it. The director was changed at the juncture.

Lan Li shrugged, "'The Edge of Tomorrow' is not a comedy, so I have nothing to worry about. In fact, I once thought about it, if I played the role of'Crooked Boy Scott', what would it be like? appearance."

Jeff was dumbfounded. Renly's version of a vampire can still be imagined; but Renly's version of a nerd otaku?

On the contrary, Lan Li became more and more excited. The same script, with different directors' styles in his mind, presented different versions. The storytelling, lighting, editing, composition, and even the narrative methods and details were all completely new. , And then substituting the actor's performance style, which presents a unique perspective. It's really new.

Later, Lan Li said two more names, one is Matte-Vaugh, who directed "King of Sea Bian", and then became the director of "X-Men: First Battle", which later inspired The "Ace Agent: Secret Service Academy" that discussed hot topics is also his director's work; another is Francis-Larence, his debut is "Hell Detective", and later he also published "I am a Legend" and "Hungry The second and third part of the game".

These two directors are both directors with very characteristic styles. The former's use of fast stitching shots and the stimulation of color on visual effects are commendable. The disadvantage is that the narrative is too flat and straightforward. Lan Li's personal favorite is "X War". Ping: The first battle"; the latter’s research on lens tone and composition is very distinctive~www.novelhall.com~ Especially the relationship between light and shadow effects and character set off, "Hell Detective" is impressive, but unfortunately these later Features are all lost in "The Hunger Games".

It is easy to shoot a commercial work, but it is extremely difficult to shoot a good commercial work.

Lanly cannot guarantee that other directors will be able to contribute a better job than Doug Liman, but at this moment, it is full of infinite possibilities. This feeling is quite strange.

In the end, Lan Li still mentioned Doug's name, which made Jeff's eyes flowed a little surprised-because Brad had also recommended Doug just now. If it is Doug, Brad's interest in "Edge of Tomorrow" has also risen. It seems that the two people's previous cooperation experience is very wonderful.

However, Jeff did not comment, but smiled, "Although you haven't thought about the director, but obviously, your understanding of the script and understanding of the role is enough." After that, Jeff He stood up and said, "Let’s go, we’ve been here long enough, the party is about to end, we haven’t started enjoying it yet, there are many familiar old friends below, I’ll introduce them to you."

Returning to the party, it was still a drunken carnival, and no one seemed to realize the departure of Lan Li and Jeff. Then, Jeff acted as an introducer and brought Lan Li into today’s afternoon pool party. Hollywood’s top social circle opened the door for Lan Li for the first time.

That kind of realism entered the body little by little, and his next work was confirmed in this way, "The Edge of Tomorrow." More importantly, the historical trajectory is shifting. This time the "Edge of Tomorrow" will be completely different from the previous version. Then, will the ending be the same?




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