The Best Entertainment Era

From eight o'clock in the morning, Jason Momoa came to the studio of Hughes Aircraft Factory to prepare for the afternoon audition.

For the whole morning, he basically sat in front of the makeup mirror and let the makeup artist do his makeup.

At noon, in order not to hinder the makeup, Jason Momoa just ate a few small cakes and drank a little water through a straw.

The make-up artist then proceeded to stick a beard on his face.

Yes, there's a makeup artist who's been sticking on a fake beard for Jason Momoa since he sat in front of the makeup mirror.

Making a beard look real is a very complicated makeup job.

Jason Momoa knew John Davies who played Gimli in The Lord of the Rings. The actor who played the dwarf spent more than three hours doing makeup before each shooting. beard.

By around 1:30 in the afternoon, the fake mustache was finally complete.

The makeup artist helped Jason Momoa put on an armor-like costume and brought a hammer.

This is a short-handled square hammer with a simple shape.

Jason Momoa took the hammer and shook it in his hand, judging from the weight it should be resin.

How is it? The manager came over and asked, Are you ready?

Jason Momoa looked at his own shape in the mirror and said, Isn't it a bit weird?

The manager asked, What's wrong?

Jason Momoa said very seriously: How did I become a rough wild man when I was young and handsome? He asked: Which superhero is this?

The agent glanced at the hammer in his hand, and guessed: It should be Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology.

Jason Momoa didn't know anything about Marvel comics at all. He received an audition invitation from Marvel Entertainment before. Although he made up for it, they were all first- and second-tier superheroes. Thor, who is not very popular, didn't pay attention to it. arrive.

Thor went into Marvel? Jason Momoa looked curious.

The agent reminded: We signed a non-disclosure agreement,

Go out and don't talk nonsense.

Relax. Jason Momoa said: I don't want to go bankrupt because of a breach of contract.

A staff member came to remind me that the audition time was approaching.

The agent urged: Let's go, don't let the director and producer wait. Jason, whether he will skyrocket or continue to be a young actor, it all depends on this audition.

Jason Momoa adapted to the beard on his face as quickly as possible, and his mentality was better: This kind of thing depends on other people's decision.

In the audition room, Ronan chatted with Kevin Feige about Joss Whedon, and then the actors who participated in Thor's audition came.

As with previous auditions, Marvel Entertainment did not disclose to the actors who their respective characters were.

This is not uncommon in Hollywood.

Many actors audition for film companies, let alone roles, and sometimes they don't even know what the film is.

They are willing to go to the audition, one is for the director and producer, and the other is that it is a rare opportunity for a big company to make a big production.

It was typical for Gal Gadot to get Wonder Woman. When Warner Bros. invited Gal Gadot to audition, Gal Gadot didn’t know who the audition role was, that is, according to the makeup and requirements of the role Some guesswork.

As soon as Jason Momoa walked into the audition room, Ronan's eyes lit up. Although everything from the Meow Hammer to the battle armor was made temporarily, it was somewhat rough, but Jason Momoa's outfit made people see him in the future. I just feel that Teacher Xu has arrived.

When the difference in acting skills is not particularly large, the level of an actor's acting skills is more of a subjective feeling. The key to making a judgment in an audition is, on the one hand, many underground factors, and on the other hand, the feeling of the decider.

When Ronan saw Jason Momoa coming in with the Meow Hammer, he nodded secretly. This is what Thor wanted.

He had seen the information about Jason Momoa before. Jason Momoa is still a handsome niche actor. He has starred in several films, but he has not attracted attention. He can only say that he chose the wrong route and style.

Teacher Xu is your style!

The invincible Hot Wheels can be described as shocking and weeping ghosts and gods!

After a brief self-introduction, under the guidance of Jon Favreau, Jason Momoa first read a line and then made some hammer-wielding movements. Thanks to his natural body and suitable makeup, It really looks like a Nordic god.

Ronan remained calm, but nodded secretly, Jason Momoa is very suitable for the role of Thor.

The bursting hair, domineering beard, and fierce eyes are very distinctive.

In front of the camera, the burly man with disheveled hair and thick brows seemed destined for the role.

Just like Teacher Xu.

Having said that, Thor who is not like Mr. Xu is not a good Thor.

Another film production center in the world once had this saying at its peak: Shootout movies think of Brother Ma, comedy movies think of Zhou Xingxing, kung fu movies think of Jack Chen, who do tertiary movies think of? That is Teacher Xu.

Some people say that they can be counted as the four kings of Hong Kong movies in the 1990s...

How do you say a classic line?

It's useless for you to break your throat, and Thor and Aquaman can't save you when they come.

The audition went very smoothly. From the actors to Jon Favreau to Ronan and Kevin Fitch, there seems to be a kind of tacit understanding.

After Jason Momoa left the audition room, Jon Favreau was the first to speak: I don't think there is any need for the audition after Thor.

Kevin Feige thinks exactly the same: Jason Momoa fits so well.

Anyway, the actor is also a reckless man whose IQ is not online under normal circumstances. Don't need to consider other aspects, just look at the shape and temperament, it is 100% suitable.

Ronan said directly: Thor's actor is confirmed, just Jason Momoa.

The opinions of the three were very consistent, but Ronan said again: Kevin, the Thor project will not be filmed for some time. When you negotiate with Jason Momoa, you must include fitness and beard growth. in the contract.

It is too troublesome to paste fake beards every time you shoot, it is time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive.

Kevin Feige said, I know.

Jon Favreau said: Starting tomorrow, prepare for the audition for the heroine?

Ronan waved his hand: I won't participate in the audition for the heroine, you guys can make up your mind.

Marvel Entertainment selected nearly 30 actresses from among the many registered actors to participate in the audition.

There are also candidates recommended by Kevin Feige.

Some things cannot be avoided in Hollywood, and Ronan will not unrealistically ask the people below to do them. As long as the actors are suitable, he will turn a blind eye and close one eye appropriately.

That's the way Hollywood is.

After the audition, Ronan met with Joss Whedon and Joaquin Phoenix.

The new Hulk movie will officially enter the preparatory period starting in September. The two have officially signed a contract with Marvel Entertainment to serve as the director and leading actor respectively.

Joaquin Phoenix has signed a total of 10 film contracts with Marvel, but Joss Whedon has only signed three film directing agreements.

Ronan finally decided to team up with Joss Whedon.

However, compared with Iron Man as the beginning of the series, the investment of Hulk is lower, with a production budget of 130 million US dollars.

The Hulk movie directed by Ang Lee will not be included in the Marvel Universe, and the new Hulk movie will retell the origin of the Hulk.

As the first hitman of The Avengers, the Hulk is an extremely important humanoid weapon.

Among them, General Ross will also be a very important figure in the entire series of movies.

In the film design, General Ross will turn from the military to the government later and become the Secretary of State, planning a series of policies and regulations related to superheroes in the future.

Movies are not comics after all, and it is impossible to add unlimited characters, especially characters with certain roles.

Therefore, many roles must be comprehensively utilized.

During the meeting between Ronan and Joss Whedon, it was emphasized that Hulk must be a popcorn movie, with entertainment as the first premise.

Like pursuing the meaning of life or digging deep into the character's psychology, it has nothing to do with this movie or all the Avengers movies.

That's what literary and artistic films should do, don't presumptuously impose on commercial entertainment films.

Just like the films under Relativity Entertainment include purely commercial films, low-budget horror films, and literary films aimed at award seasons, the film industry has developed itself for more than 100 years, and it is itself diverse and has various specific manifestations. form.

This is also the point that movies can attract audiences the most. Because of the diversity, audiences can always find their favorite point among many movies.

No one can completely deny dull literary films, and no one can deny light-hearted entertainment movies.

It can't be that the movies all over the world become gangster movies, which are real movies, right?

In the final analysis, those who deny entertainment movies have either fallen into the so-called deep pit of art, or they are just chasing the popularity of entertainment.

After all, entertainment movies often generate more enthusiasm than art movies.

Looking at Hollywood and the global film industry and market, such people and things have never been broken.

Ronan believes that if the Marvel Avengers project is successful, it will inevitably cause a lot of controversy in the future.

But no matter how big the controversy is, it can't stop Relativity Entertainment's determination to continue shooting and promoting the release, because the pursuit of the film company is always profit.

This brand new Hulk movie will be released in 2007.

Starting in 2006, Marvel Entertainment will release at least one superhero movie every year thereafter, and this number will increase to two over time.

No amount of it is appropriate, and the acceptance of the market must be considered. If it is too frequent, it may lead to negative reactions.

In addition, as long as the role of Natasha Romanov is accepted enough, Marvel Entertainment will also launch a separate Black Widow movie in the first or second stage.

Frankly speaking, Scarlett Johansson's appearance does not last long, and it is also good to launch it early.