Hollywood Director 1992

"Boss, this is the list of actors who have entered the third round of auditions."

In the office, Daniel DeVito and Sophia sat at the desk, which was piled high with auditioning actors' materials.

"So many, is there any order?"

Link looked at the thick stack of actor profiles, which included actors' personal resumes, including personal information, physical data, and several front and side photos.

"No. They were placed randomly. Before the third round of auditions, their chances of being selected are not much different."

Sophia said, holding a cup of coffee.

Link picked up a few of the top profiles and looked at them. The first person was Ben Affleck, auditioning for the male lead.

"I remember the male lead is supposed to have golden hair, look smart, sensitive, slightly withdrawn, and antisocial, with above-average looks, not necessarily very handsome. Ben Affleck looks kind of dumb, and his acting is average. How could he get into the third round?"

"How about letting him play the second male lead? The second male lead is a rich kid, handsome, rebellious, arrogant, and looks like he deserves a beating. Doesn't this description sound like Ben?"

Sophia laughed.

"We can try it. But Ben is too tall, 192 centimeters. It won't be easy for him to act with the other main actors. Pay attention to that during the audition process."

"Understood."

Daniel DeVito nodded.

Link continued to flip through the profiles, finding many familiar faces in the stack.

Among the male actors, besides Ben, there were also Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Ryan Phillippe, Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg, Cole Hauser, Little Li Zi, Paul Walker, Ethan Hawke, all actors around twenty years old.

Link couldn't help but feel surprised that a single audition could attract so many future superstars.

Due to the film's low budget of 12 million US dollars, the salaries offered to the main actors were not high in order to reduce costs, all below 100,000 US dollars.

In addition, the media called him 'Ed Wood the Second,' and his films were considered 'bad movies.' He thought the new movie audition wouldn't attract the attention of star actors, but there were many second and third-tier stars in this pile of profiles.

This also shows that his reputation in the circle is not as bad as he thought.

"Is this Joaquin Phoenix River Phoenix's younger brother?"

Link took out Joaquin Phoenix's profile. He is 19 years old this year and has participated in seven or eight movies, mostly supporting roles, and the movies are not very popular.

This future Oscar winner is still a small actor.

Joaquin is also auditioning for the male lead.

"He is River's younger brother. We think he is suitable for the third male lead, Todd. In the film, Todd gets off the plane, and his brother stays on the plane and dies in an accident. Maybe we can invite River to make a cameo in the film."

Sophia said.

Link stroked his chin.

River Phoenix is a popular young Hollywood actor, starring in many films, including 'Stand by Me,' 'The Mosquito Coast,' 'My Own Private Idaho,' and 'I Love You to Death.' In 1989, he was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film 'Running on Empty.'

In 1991, he won the Best Actor Award at the 48th Venice International Film Festival for 'My Own Private Idaho,' which he starred in with Keanu Reeves.

River is handsome and a good actor, and is also known as the Golden Boy of Hollywood.

It would be nice if we had the opportunity to invite him for a cameo.

"We can try."

Link continued to look at the female actors' profiles. There were also many familiar faces among the female actors: Liv Tyler, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Naomi Watts, Mädchen Amick, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie, etc., all beautiful women around twenty years old.

Among the seven main actors in 'Final Destination,' there are three women: the female lead Claire, the female teacher Valerie Lewton, and the second male lead's girlfriend Terry Chaney.

The actress for the female teacher role has been decided. It is Renee Russo, a female actor recommended by WMA agency. She is 39 years old this year. She used to be a model. After transitioning to acting, she has participated in one movie. Her appearance and looks are good. After cutting her hair short, she also has the temperament of a female teacher.

Link chose her after looking at several candidates sent by WMA.

The remaining two female actors still need to be selected from these people.

"This is Drew Barrymore. She is auditioning for the third female lead, Terry. What do you think?"

Sophia took out Drew's makeup photo and placed it on the table.

The setting of the third female lead, Terry, is a relatively fashionable, open, and rebellious girl, with a relatively cute appearance, like a Barbie doll, a different type of beauty from the female lead.

Drew Barrymore is 18 years old this year. In the photo, she has short red hair, bright red lips, and wears a denim jacket. She looks cute and rebellious.

Drew debuted as a child star. At the age of six, she played the little female lead in Spielberg's 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.' After becoming famous, she became a rebellious girl, drinking, taking drugs, and messing around. She was sent to rehab three times.

In 1990, she published her autobiography 'Little Lost Girl,' announcing her farewell to her family and the past, and preparing to turn over a new leaf.

In the past two years, she has performed well in movies. Last year, she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries/TV Movie for the thriller 'Poison Ivy.'

"Drew is a star and doesn't lack resources. How could she be interested in this kind of small supporting role?"

"Haha, why wouldn't she be interested? You are a great director, and every movie can be a global hit. No one doesn't want to play a role in your movie, not to mention that this is your first film with a production cost of over 10 million US dollars. Many people want to know what kind of movie you will make after the cost is increased, and how much box office you can get.

Currently, many media are reporting on this matter. This movie is a hit before it is even filmed. It is normal for Drew to be willing to participate in the audition. Besides, you are so charming, maybe she is coming for you, wanting to hit on you."

Sophia joked.

"That's certainly possible."

Link smiled, "She looks suitable too. If she is interested, we can consider her, but the specific selection is up to you. My requirement is to find the most suitable lead group and the best combination."

"Understood, I will definitely choose a great beauty for you."

Sophia smiled.

"Don't be silly, we are filming a movie, not a matchmaking session. Being pretty is useless, it must fit the character setting."

Link laughed.

Through these actor profiles, he also knows who is good at acting, who looks better on camera, and who has great future potential.

But just looking at the profiles, he can't judge whether the actors have chemistry when performing, whether the height and body shape are suitable, and whether the combination of personality, temperament, and other factors can produce a chemical reaction of 1+1+1 greater than 100.

In the absence of certainty, he will not randomly select a pretty female actor based on personal preferences.

This movie has an investment of 12 million US dollars, which is more expensive and just as elaborate as launching a rocket or building a bridge.

If a problem occurs in one link, it will bring millions or tens of millions of box office losses to the company after the movie is released, so it cannot be taken lightly.

After sending away Daniel and Sophia, Link got up and stretched, looked at the sunlight outside the window, and asked Assistant Liu if there was any more work. If there was no work, he would prepare to go out and play.

Assistant Liu directly threw a stack of documents on the desk.

There was the overseas box office survey of 'Paranormal Activity' last year, the data on the return of box office revenue at various stages, as well as the weekly box office revenue and several revenue sharing situations of the newly released 'The Blair Witch Project.'

There were also the expenses during the preparation of the new movie 'Final Destination,' the preparation situation and budget spending of 'The Joy Luck Club,' Quentin's 'Pulp Fiction' filming schedule, etc.

"Why is there so much work?"

Link asked in distress.

"The company has many projects this year, so of course there is a lot of work. These have been saved up during the few days you went to Miami. Hurry up and look at them, Mr. President, everyone is waiting for your approval."

Liu Xiaoli pursed her lips and smiled somewhat gloatingly.

"We'll do it together."

"What am I doing here while you look at the materials?"

"Helping me turn the pages."

Link ignored her objections, pulled her to sit on the chair, and looked at the materials and discussed work together. When they were tired, they played around for a while, and then continued to look, which greatly improved work efficiency.