wavenovel Chapter 1033 Chapter 1042, Those who come to audition are all future movie stars!!
Chapter 1033 Chapter 1042, Those who come to audition are all future movie stars!!
Chapter 1033 Chapter 1042, Those who come to audition are all future movie stars!!
The young man who came in with a bit of elegance and gentleness was completely different from the future gangster boss who would arrogantly say "who is in favor, who is against". Tony Leung Ka Fai~
"Good director~"
Mr. Liang greeted very respectfully, with more confidence than the previous Boss Qiao. At this time, Tony Leung had already acted in two well-known movies, and also collaborated with the famous star Liu Xiaoqing, and won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor.
It can be said that he is already a rising star in the film industry.
"Hello~"
Naoki Nagayama greeted me with a smile. After all, his classic lines appeared in "Hayato" at the beginning of the year. Seeing the younger version of him now, I felt a surprising sense of familiarity.
Moreover, Tony Leung was quite handsome when he was young, otherwise he would not have been chosen as the movie actor to play the role of Emperor Xianfeng.
"Please introduce yourself~"
"Okay. I am the 10th graduate of the Unlimited Artist Training Class. My name is Tony Leung Ka Fai."
"He has starred in "The Burning of the Old Summer Palace" and "The Empress Dowager Cixi". He won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor."
Tony Leung spoke freely in front of the judges without being too reserved. This is the calmness that comes from confidence.
Naoki Nagayama also admires him very much, and this actor has a strong plasticity. Thinking about the shyness in the early stage of "Tiger of Ginza", the arrogance in the middle stage and the frustration in the later stage, it is a role that really tests his acting skills.
The translator Wu Qiwen next to them also quietly explained the actors in front of them to Komori Masataka and Kimura Kyon, which made the two of them appreciate them a little.
"Mr. Liang."
Naoki Nagayama waited for him to finish his introduction, and did not want to give him the same impromptu performance as Huang Rihua did before. After thinking for a while, he put the cap on the pen in his hand and handed it to him.
"Mr. Liang, sell this pen to me!"
"???"
The future movie star didn't react immediately and took the pen in a daze.
This is just a ballpoint pen that is commonly used in the company. It was put here with the information for the convenience of Naoki Nagayama's record today.
It’s 50 cents each at the convenience store in front of the company, no limit on the quantity!
Even Masataka Komori and Kyon Kimura who were standing next to them were stunned after hearing Wu Qiwen's translation. What kind of test method was this!
Very perverted, we like it!!!
Looking at the Japanese director waiting quietly in front of him, Tony Leung felt the pressure of improvisation for the first time, and beads of sweat suddenly appeared on his forehead.
But he turned around, hid his embarrassment well, unbuttoned his coat, turned around and smiled warmly, like an enthusiastic salesman:
"Sir, I noticed that there are a lot of information on your desk, but it seems like there's something important missing!"
"Oh? What's missing?" Naoki Nagayama asked with interest.
"We need a pen!!!" Tony Leung said enthusiastically, and took out a pen to demonstrate in front of Naoki Nagayama, "It's convenient and easy to use, and it writes smoothly. It can help you write down all the information you need! And most importantly, it's cheap!"
"Opening promotion today, only 1 cents!"
"Hahaha~"
Seeing the future movie star selling like a peddler, Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"Okay, okay, I'll buy it!"
After taking the pen, he turned to Komori Masataka and asked, "Do you have any questions?!"
"Young people have never experienced losing everything. I want him to try to show how to express the feeling of loss when losing everything in the end!"
Masataka Komori did not hesitate to make the request directly.
After Wu Qiwen translated, Liang Jiahui thought for a while and took out a cigarette from his pocket:
"You don't mind if I smoke?"
"It's ok"
Then he combed his hair, took a chair and sat down, his back bent, his hair messy, and then he smoked one cigarette after another in silence.
There are no exaggerated movements, no affectionate eyes, and no lines. Just decadent smoking~
"Clap clap~"
After watching for a while, Komori Masataka applauded and approved of his performance. However, Naoki Nagayama still followed the script:
"Thank you for coming to the audition today. We will contact you if there is any progress later."
After the future movie star walked out, several people in the classroom began to discuss among themselves.
"His acting is OK~" "He has great potential." "But he's not handsome enough and is far from Naoki-san!" "Can he support the box office of the movie?"
Finally, this person was selected as one of the candidates and the audition continued.
However, at this time, Kyon Kijima asked Naoki Naoyama:
"Naoki-san, the impromptu performance just now"
This plot is a small plot in "The Wolf of Wall Street" where the male protagonist selects helpers, in order to show that he knows marketing. However, there is no such plot in "Tiger of Ginza" because Naoki Nagayama forgot to mention it when communicating the script before.
"It's just an idea," Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "I think it might be possible to add it to the script of Tiger of Ginza to show that the protagonist knows how to run a business."
"Then how should I sell this pen to you?" Kimura continued to ask.
Naoki Nagayama glanced at him:
"Kijima-kun, give me the pen."
"Hey, please use it!"
Kyon Kijima handed over his pen and looked at Nagayama Naoki expectantly.
"Kijima-kun, please sign the information!"
Kimura looked at the empty desk in confusion:
"Eh? But I don't have a pen anymore. I just gave it to Naoki-san."
Naoki Nagayama laughed:
"Then I can sell you the pen now! Only one dollar!"
"."Kimura Kyon was speechless, isn't this just teasing himself!
"Haha, this is called creating demand!!!" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Kijima-kun, this is the secret of business operation, a secret that cannot be passed on! If you learn it, you can become a millionaire! I'm teaching it to you for free!"
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Hehe, do you think I believe it?!
The next one is still a familiar face, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who would be known as the Movie King with a Thousand Faces in the future. Haha, it seems that all the movie kings come to audition today!
However, although Tony Leung Chiu-wai was very handsome in this era, his slightly downward eyes always revealed a kind of melancholy, as if his kind eyes contained a thousand worries.
"Hello, director~" Tony Leung Chiu Wai also greeted politely.
"Hello~"
The fact that Naoki Nagayama could speak Cantonese had already spread outside, but Tony Leung was not surprised.
"As always, please introduce yourself first!"
"Okay. I am the 11th graduate of the Infinite Artist Training Class."
Tony Leung Chiu-wai was not very famous in this era. His only leading role so far was Wei Xiaobao in a TV series. He was generally a little nervous when facing the big Japanese director.
Naoki Nagayama waited for him to finish, then raised the ballpoint pen in his hand and handed it to him:
"Sell me this pen!"
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Most people will be confused and at a loss when facing this problem for the first time, and Liang Chaowei is no exception.
But as an actor, he quickly adjusted himself and began to ask in a friendly tone:
"Sir, would you like to take a look at our latest writing pen? Even though it's only a small one, you can write tens of thousands of words with it without having to change it! It writes smoothly and comfortably. Most importantly, it's very cheap."
Young Tony Leung Chiu-wai’s acting mainly relies on a sincere look, which makes people feel the sincerity in it. It is really a gift from God!
But overall, the acting was not well polished, the commercialism of the small vendors was not shown, and the sales persuasiveness was not strong.
Naoki Nagayama is not a director like Wong Kar-wai who can film actors with their characteristics. This time he is not going to make an art film but a commercial film.
"Okay, thank you for coming to the audition today. If there is any progress, we will contact you!"
“Thank you, Director.”
Finally, he was sent away~
In the early 80s, the Infinite Artist Training Class produced countless future Hong Kong stars. Naoki Nagayama met the gentle Lawrence Ng, and even Michael Miu and Elvis Tsui here.
Liu Fanggang called almost all the younger and more handsome male actors, and had Naoki Nagayama and his team interview more than a dozen of them in one morning!
By noon, it was finally almost over.
"Mr. Yongshan, take a rest first." Liu Fanggang came over and said, "Our sister Fang has booked a banquet at the Mayflower Restaurant to welcome Mr. Yongshan."
This is the welcoming ceremony that Fang Tai mentioned before!
Naoki Nagayama had no intention of refusing, so he followed the host's wishes and got into the prepared car with Masataka Komori and Kyon Kimura.
In the private room of the Mayflower Restaurant, Naoki Nagayama saw Fang Yihua again, as well as an elderly gentleman.
"Director Nagayama." Fang Tai stood up and introduced as a middleman, "This is my husband, Mr. Run Run Shaw of Shaw Brothers Films!"
"I've heard a lot about you!" Naoki Nagayama shook hands and said, "I've heard of Mr. Shao's fame even in Neon."
Run Run Shaw is 79 years old and not in good health, but he still speaks very clearly:
"Director Nagayama's reputation is truly legendary. It's rare for an Asian director to win an international award like the Palme d'Or!"
"No, no, that's too much praise~"
After greeting each other, the two sat down and talked about the results of today's audition.
"There are many young talents in Hong Kong, and all of them are excellent," said Naoki Nagayama, "but judging from their performance this morning, only one or two of them are suitable for the roles in the new movie 'Tiger of Ginza'."
Run Run Shaw smiled:
"Haha, don't jump to conclusions so early. We also have many artists at Shaw Brothers who haven't had time to come yet!"
Fang Tai answered from the side:
"We still have some connections in Hong Kong. There are many young and promising artists in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Director Yongshan can take a look at them."
"Thank you both very much!"
Naoki Nagayama raised his glass and toasted the two Shaw brothers.
Both of them were very enthusiastic, not only because of the request from the director of Fuji TV, and not only because Naoki Nagayama was a famous director. He was also the head of the Shuyou Group and is now a shareholder of Fuji TV. His influence in Japan's entertainment industry can be said to be very large.
Hong Kong is just a city. The Hong Kong entertainment industry is not on the same level as the Japanese entertainment industry. When compared with the mainland entertainment industry, it is about the same.
If Shaw Brothers can reach a good cooperation with Neon Tree Friends in the future, it will be of great benefit to both parties.
Mr. Shao was already over 70 years old after all. After drinking a glass of wine and talking for a while, he began to show signs of fatigue, so he stood up and said goodbye:
"Mr. Yongshan, I am not in good spirits, so I apologize first."
"It's my honor that Mr. Shao can come!"
Naoki Nagayama would naturally not be impolite. It was already a great honor for an old man of such an old age to come and welcome him and toast him.
After watching Mr. Shao instruct Fang Yihua to entertain Naoki Nagayama well and then leave, the atmosphere in the box began to liven up again.
While drinking, eating and chatting, the TVB hostess toasted again and again, which made Komori Masataka and Kimura Kyon's faces turn red quickly.
But Naoki Nagayama was just a little tipsy~
"Director Yongshan, have you been to Hong Kong before?"
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Yoshita began to chat with Naoki Nagayama about more daily things.
"No, this is my first time here but I got to know some Hong Kong artists."
"Haha, no wonder I was photographed by the paparazzi yesterday~"
Fang Yihua naturally knew that Naoki Nagayama and Jackie Chan were photographed together.
"I wanted to go shopping yesterday and I ran into Jackie," Naoki Nagayama shrugged. "Being photographed by paparazzi is very common."
"Yes. After all, Director Nagayama married a famous Japanese girl."
"Hahaha~"
Although Akina Nakamori is not as famous as Momoe Yamaguchi in mainland China, her songs have spread to Hong Kong. Sam Hui's single "Japanese Doll" has been released, and Akina's nickname "Japanese Doll" has also become popular in Hong Kong.
However, there is no ambiguity in Japanese dolls in this era.
Naoki Nagayama shook his head:
"If Akina knew she was so famous in Hong Kong, she would definitely be surprised~"
"I heard you're pregnant?"
"Yeah, the baby will be born in a few months!"
“Congratulations!”
"Thank you, thank you~"
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The meal lasted until two or three in the afternoon, and the two followers were drunk.
Naoki Nagayama made an appointment with Yoshita. He had already met the members of the Infinite Artist Training Class today, and would start introducing some famous or potential artists from the Hong Kong entertainment industry to meet tomorrow, not limited to male or female artists.
Regardless of whether it is suitable for this role, after we get familiar with each other this time, we can still cooperate if there is a chance in the future!
Under the driver's escort, Naoki Nagayama and the other two returned to the Peninsula Hotel to rest. They also had other plans for the evening!
After returning to his room, Naoki Nagayama felt a little dazed, but he decided to call Akina in Tokyo before going to bed.
I called at the public telephone booth in the airport after I got off the plane yesterday, but I haven’t called today yet!
"Moshimoshi." The voice of Mari Nonaka came from the microphone, "This is Yamazakurain."
"Mrs. Nonaka, it's me."
Naoki Nagayama said directly,
"Is Akina awake from her nap?"
Mingcai is now feeling increasingly heavy and mentally fatigued. She has to take a nap in the morning, sleep at noon, and sleep at night. She is just like a sleeping arhat.
"Hi, she's awake. I'll go call her right away."
Nonaka Mari was tactful enough to call the hostess.
After waiting for a while, I heard a familiar voice coming from the microphone:
"Naoki-san?"
"Akina." Naoki Naoyama smiled unconsciously, "Did you miss me the day after I was gone?!"
"No way!" Akina said proudly, "I wonder how comfortable it is to sleep in a big bed by yourself!"
"Ha~ just talk tough!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head. He clearly slept with his arms around him every night!
"Humph~"
After a brief bickering, Naoki Nagayama started talking about his experience today, saying that he had auditioned many candidates and would be meeting with different people in the next few days.
"I just had dinner, and there might be a drinking party tonight, so I'd better give Akina a call now."
"Hey~~~Are there any drinking parties tonight~"
Mingcai grasped the key words.
"That's how business entertainment works~" Naoki Nagayama consoled him, "I still have three days in Hong Kong and will be back soon!"
Akina actually knew that with her husband's status, he would have to attend many social events when he went out, so she just acted like a spoiled child:
"Naoki-san, please take care of your health and don't drink too much."
"More importantly, don't let a woman who appears out of nowhere take advantage of you!"
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Naoki Nagayama was speechless but continued:
"Akina is also very famous in Hong Kong! There is a song called Japanese Doll, which specifically mentions your name."
"Really?"
Mingcai is not very familiar with Hong Kong, but she was very happy to hear that she is also famous there~
"I'll bring you an album when I return!"
"Naoki-san is the best!"
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The call lasted for half an hour before Naoki Nagayama hung up the phone and fell asleep on the bed in the hotel.