MTL - Best Actor-v3 Chapter 141 Happy cooperation

What is the most direct way to impress a director and let him play the leading role? It's very simple, show your acting skills, show acting skills that can surprise and surprise the director! Especially those directors who have full power, as long as they can impress him, and there is no irresistible factor - such as the other party has a more familiar actor, or an actor who is more comfortable, and only a little worse than you - then it is not a problem.

However, how to express acting also needs a way, you can't just go to the door and say something like "Hey man, how about I give you a paragraph", as a director, they I prefer the feeling of being in control, no matter how humble I am. If it deprives him of the pleasure of sitting on a chair and slowly picking items, even if it is unintentional, even if he is not angry at the time, he will make a note in his heart.

So when Sean was fighting for "The Aviator" and "Milk", he used the trick of sending video tapes, and it was a specially made video tape for the movie plot. Even so, it took a lot of effort and everyone's help to get Martin Scorsese and Gus Van Sant to recognize him.

But David Fincher can't do this. Sean has done this trick twice. Fincher may know something. Since he wants him to surprise himself, knowing in advance what he will do certainly doesn't count.

But Benjamin Button is just a fictional character, and Finch said that he will not follow the timeline in the novel, so the original book has little effect, and naturally it cannot make an impressive plot.

As for an audition as usual, it also seems to be quite satisfactory, and it will not reach the level of surprise, unless Sean can act like no one has ever come before.

So the only thing left is to perform this trick in front of Finch, but this requires a good timing, and if you don't grasp it well, it may have the opposite effect. In fact, there was a good opportunity before. When Finch met for the first time, if Sean was prepared and sure at that time, he could put forward the performance immediately, and Finch could also set the question.

Unfortunately, although he had this idea at that time, it was not very strong, and he didn't think about what kind of situation would change in the future. After all, Sean and Finch were not very familiar, so it eventually led to Now this happens.

But as I said before, because the matter of the Danschet sisters was solved, Sean's mood became much smoother and his mind became more flexible, so he thought of a good method.

Yes, at a party with a theme that has little to do with Hollywood, after meeting Finch, guide his emotions in the conversation, and then perform a random performance, it is best to let him after the performance. He noticed.

The theme has nothing to do with Hollywood, Finch will relax his vigilance, and after discovering Sean's performance, he will be even more surprised, and then achieve a shocking and profound impression.

Although the stakes were high and Sean had to be in good enough shape to bring Finch into the show, he took a gamble and got it right. Through Finch's participation in Raymond's party, Sean went alone and stunned him for a moment. Even if he reacted after a few seconds, he was indeed attracted before that.

"Sit down, Sean, I have to admit, you're a great actor," said the middle-aged man as he greeted Sean to sit down after meeting in Finch's office again. "Not only is he good at seizing opportunities, but he is also good at thinking and winning by surprise."

"Thank you, David, I'm very happy if you are satisfied." Sean said immediately.

"Although I don't want to admit it, I'm really satisfied with my acting skills." Finch laughed.

Sean raised his eyebrows and asked bluntly: "So, is there anything else you are not satisfied with?"

"Yes, there is a place," Finch nodded, also not beating around the bush, "You seem to have a "Dark Knight" to shoot in the second half of the year, that's a superhero."

"Yes, that's right, is there anything wrong with this?" Sean didn't look surprised, this is not an independent film, or a production that needs to be kept secret, if you want to check, easy to find.

"I should have told you that our movie will start at least September, and then shoot until the end of the year." Although Finch smiled, but that smile was very playful.

"Yes, but this just works with The Dark Knight." Sean didn't change his face, "I think you should also know that The Dark Knight will start next month, and then Shooting until November. You should be able to see what that means, David, so we can totally adjust the schedule and work with each other.”

"Oh?" Finch raised his eyebrows noncommittally.

"I know what you're thinking, David, the first time I see this proposal, there will be a bad reaction, but if you stand in my point of view, you will find the two movies The shooting will be perfect." Sean said immediately, since he was invited, he must have been prepared, "I didn't ask you to cooperate with me completely, David, and I have a good relationship with Christopher Nolan. , I believe that if there is good communication, he will agree to cooperate. What's more, your movie must have a lot of scenes from Benjamin's childhood. I didn't need to appear at that time, did I?"

He spoke very quickly, not giving the other party a chance to speak, then leaned forward and looked at Finch with serious and sincere eyes: "I like this novel very much, although I haven't read it yet. The script, but my gut tells me I shouldn't miss this role, so why not give me a chance, David?

"You really want this character so much?" Finch was surprised.

"Yes, that's right," Sean answered affirmatively, "don't hesitate, David, I'll be your best choice, and I can do something else if necessary. ."

This hint is a little bit explicit, what is necessary? Of course, when there is a lack of funds, it is said that the investment of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is at least more than 100 million US dollars, which is the largest investment film directed by Finch. And he has never been a person who is good at making money, and several works are on the verge of losing money, so if once the budget is overrun and Paramount refuses to give more, then Sean and the reincarnation film behind him will come in handy. .

If it was hinted like this before, Finch would definitely ignore it. How could a famous independent director like him sell his characters for money? But it's different now. Sean's acting skills have been recognized by him, and his attitude is very sincere. Then to mention this again is not selling a character, but Sean's heartfelt desire to help because he likes this character. , then it's fine.

Many times, the conversion of things is so simple, so this is a good card, as long as it is played in the right place and timing, it can have a very good effect.

"But..." Finch squeezed his chin, apparently considering what he was saying, "Look, you're much stronger now than I've seen before, you wouldn't think Benjamin would be like this A strong man?"

"This is a problem for the costumer to consider, isn't it?" Sean said, and raised his hands to fiddle with the muscles on his arms, "Also, my muscles are still normal. range."

Finch laughed again and shook his head, not knowing whether he was approving or feeling helpless for himself.

"Well, in that case," he said suddenly, with a teasing smile, "give me another reason, an abnormal one, but one that is really important to you, as well as me It's hard to say no to reasons."

Well, he is a little addicted to playing, although Sean is quite helpless, but he has to think immediately, who makes him ask for him? However, this reason is really hard to think about, it is abnormal, it is very important to me, and it is difficult for Finch to refuse. The last one is okay to say, looking at his current appearance, he doesn't need to be so strict, just... eh? !

"Okay, there is one." Sean said, and then let out a long breath, "The heroine you chose is Cate Blanchett."

"Oh?" Finch was a little strange.

"You know," Sean spread his hands, "every time I appear in a movie, there will be scandals with actresses in the same crew, with one exception, Ms. Blanchett. ."

"Ha..." Finch opened his mouth, but said nothing, and finally looked at Sean with a wry smile.

Sean didn't speak again, just spread his hands again and made a "that's it" gesture.

After a long while, Finch finally laughed, no more tentative taste: "I have to admit, Sean, you are such an interesting person."

Speaking, he stood up and extended his hand to Sean: "I hope we have a good cooperation."

"Yes." Sean also laughed and shook hands with Finch.

"Of course, even so, you still have to come to audition, and I'll have someone hand over the script to you right away." Finch said again.

"No problem, I'll take it seriously." Sean, who knew what he meant, was also unambiguous.

Just getting started.

"Frankly speaking, the chances are really small," Frederick couldn't help but say on the way back, "What you have to do is very difficult, before you, Every step forward is tough."

"I know," Sean didn't care very much, "It's very difficult, so I do it, otherwise how can I leave my name in the history of film?"

Speaking, he patted the agent on the shoulder: "You will walk with me all the way, just like Sandy and the others, right?"

"I've already come to this point, don't you think it's too much for you to ask me such a question?" Frederick immediately said in a dissatisfied tone.

Sean laughed, reached out and touched his fists, tacit understanding of each other.