Heads Up Hollywood

In the United States, "Star Wars" is not only a movie, but also a trend and culture.

When George Lucas announced three years ago that he would restart the Star Wars series, the entire United States was almost boiling. And now, Lucasfilm officially held a press conference to announce to the whole society that the "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" project is officially launched!

At the press conference, almost all the mainstream media in the United States were attracted, and Fox TV even broadcast live.

For such a grand press conference, in Hollywood, there is no semicolon except Star Wars!

At the press conference, apart from the founder of the Star Wars series, George Lucas, who was the focus of everyone's attention, the choice of director also caught everyone's attention.

It turned out to be the hottest and most potential young director in Hollywood today-Dawn Walker!

Prior to this, Dunn Walker and James Cameron cooperated strongly to create a box office myth of 1.88 billion US dollars for "Titanic"

Now, Dunn Walker and George Lucas have chosen to join forces again. What kind of future will this Star Wars prequel have?

"Mr. Lucas, what is the reason that made you choose a young director like Dunn Walker? Are you not afraid that he is inexperienced and messed up the movie?"

The reporters from CNN were quick and straight to the point of going to war.

George Lucas smiled slightly, "Twain is a very good director. The success of "Titanic" has proved his strength. Please don't look at him with stereotyped eyes. Yes, he is very young , but at the same time, he’s also a genius.”

The reporter of the "New York Times" keenly seized the opportunity, "Mr. Lucas, we all know that the talented director in Hollywood is your good friend Steve Spielberg. I don't know how you evaluate it in your heart. What about these two? Who is more talented among them?"

George Lucas remained calm, he had seen this kind of scene a lot, "I'm sorry, this is the press conference of Star Wars, and I will not comment on any unrelated issues."

Tang En couldn't help but almost burst out laughing.

Dare to have such a bad temper in front of media reporters, the entire Hollywood is probably only George Lucas, who told him to create Star Wars?

Seeing that this old guy didn't care about anything, the reporters turned their attention to Twain, "Director Walker, do you know about Star Wars? Do you think you are capable enough to make this movie well?"

Tang En said lightly: "I am a loyal Star Wars fan. I will do my best to make this movie well, so that fans can have a feast for the eyes next summer."

"In that case, can you predict the box office of this movie after its release?"

The reporter's question was very unfriendly, and faint laughter came from the press conference.

The corner of Tang En's mouth curled up, and he looked at him in a daze, "The pattern is broken!"

"ah?"

Everyone couldn't help being taken aback.

George Lucas coughed lightly, and hurriedly said: "Twain said that this question is too ridiculous. He is a director, not a wizard who can predict!"

...

Tang En felt very uncomfortable whenever he thought of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Not to mention the last two films that failed in word of mouth, even the first film with the best reputation, when I think about it, there are quite a few flaws.

George Lucas may still lead Hollywood in terms of special effects, but in terms of plot design, he has fallen behind by an era.

And the choice of the main actors is even more disappointing.

In the whole "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Man's Menace", the most outstanding performance is actually a little girl who is underage!

The male number one, Liam Neeson, had a zombie face from beginning to end, and his expression didn't change even before he died, which made people watch the show every minute; the male number two, Ewan McGregor, didn't have any Jedi at all. Majestic, cowardly expression, feminine like a deserter.

On the contrary, the expressions of several animated characters were lifelike, and their acting skills killed the two male protagonists in a straight line.

Now that Tang En has become the director of the movie, he must make changes!

Not to mention the box office, we must not let the word-of-mouth of this movie affect his reputation!

However, George Lucas had already decided on the number one male candidate. He was the Liam Neeson who gave Tang En a headache. It was said that he was training in fencing and had been preparing for three months.

Therefore, the candidate for male number two must be changed!

The producers of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Menace of the Phantom Man" are George Lucas and Rick McCollum, the latter is the producer arranged by Twentieth Century Fox, mainly for financial supervision, actors The decision-making power is mainly in the hands of George Lucas and Tang En.

As the famous Star Wars, almost all the audition invitations sent out by the crew have been responded to.

After a morning of 5 people auditioning, the two decision makers came up with their own candidates - producer George Lucas recommended Ewan McGregor, and director Dunn Walker recommended Ben Affleck.

"Twain, Ben Affleck has never given a convincing performance. This is Star Wars. Even if it's a sci-fi movie or an action movie, acting skills are equally important!"

George Lucas said earnestly.

Tang En was a little funny, Lucas, Lucas, if I hadn't seen the original film, I would definitely agree with your idea.

"George, this is different! Action movies have the standards of action movies. What we need is not the kind of subtle performances in literary movies, what we need is the crispness and clarity! Intuitive! Shocking!"

Tang En felt that he had to convince him, "Ewan McGregor just won the Best Actor award from the British Academy of Film, but it is a literary film, and he may even play in his true colors. You should understand the complexity of an action film In contrast, Ben Affleck's acting experience is much more complicated, especially starring in Michael Bay's "Peerless Heist", he can calmly handle our action scenes."

"Twain, this is different..."

George Lucas obviously didn't want to back down yet, so Tang En interrupted immediately, staring into his eyes, "George, you have to think about it seriously! Liam Neeson, the male number one, is from Northern Ireland. Could it be that the male number two still wants to go back?" Choose a foreigner?"

"Um?"

George Lucas' eyes tightened.

Tang En shook his head, "In any case, Star Wars is an American Star Wars, and Ben Affleck has a natural advantage. More importantly, how is the script written? Master Qui-Gon was killed by Darth Maul, And the apprentice Obi-Wan avenged the master. What does this mean? It means that the apprentice must have stronger strength and a stronger body than the master!"

Tang En paused, and could not help showing a bit of sarcasm on his face, "Based on Ewan McGregor's indecisive face, does he have the ability to take revenge? Besides, Liam Neeson is six feet three, and Iwan McGregor Is it logical that McGregor is only five-foot-eight?"

Another producer, Rick McCollum, who has never interjected much, couldn't help agreeing when he heard what Tang En said, "I think what Tang En said makes sense, Ben Affleck is also six-foot-three , and has a strong body and firm facial lines, which are in line with the selection criteria of a Jedi Knight."

George Lucas hesitated.

Tang En frowned, and couldn't help but said: "George, "Peerless Heaviness" will be released soon. Once it sells well at the box office, Ben Affleck, who will play the second male lead, is likely to become popular all over the United States next year!"

Rick McCollum gritted his teeth, "George, I agree with Dunn. No matter in terms of movies or marketing, Ben Affleck is better than Ewan McGregor."

"Then choose Ben Affleck." George Lucas shook his head with a wry smile, and looked at Dunn, "Boy, your reasons are always so good."

Tang En breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I'm the director, so I must be responsible for the movie."

...

In the afternoon audition, it was the heroine.

Tang En yawned and took two sips of coffee. The job of casting a role was really not easy.

However, when the first audition actor appeared, Tang En was stunned for a moment, the exhaustion all over his body disappeared in an instant, his mouth opened wide, and he murmured: "Girl...Goddess!"

"ah?"

Several crew producers turned their heads one after another, seeing Tang En's piggy face, they were so ashamed that they wanted to find a crack in the ground and sneak in.

Shame, shame!

Even George Lucas couldn't help but blush. This Dunn Walker is really messing around as rumored. This is a job. Seems to scare the little girl?

"Ahem!"

George Lucas coughed heavily, and Tang En immediately reacted. Seeing her blushing, her delicate cheeks swelled with water, he became even more excited. He managed to control his emotions, and said unquestionably: "I have decided, she is my Queen Padmé Amidala!"

"Ahem..."

This time, it wasn't just George Lucas, the staff were coughing fiercely.

First a goddess, then a queen...

Director Walker, even if he shows his love, it doesn't have to be so public, right? This is the audition scene, this is work!