Vol 2 Chapter 317: A graceful figure brighter than the sun

From the previous look, although Liam Neeson is the only one in the crew that will truly enter the first line in the future, the others, in the past ten years, can be said to be relatively good in the second line.
According to the setting of the crew, the film is divided into three lines. The two main lines are the police Michael and James, and the robbers Larry Eugene Phillips and Emile Dikbar Matasalinu, Liam? Neeson, Don Chandel, Jason Statham and Gerald Butler starred in four of them respectively, followed by the mother and daughter of Catherine on the deputy line...
The name of the person who plays the mother and daughter is not unfamiliar to Duke. The actor who plays the daughter is called Alan Page, but from the fact that the other party is still young, it is impossible to tell if it is the one in the memory.
The role of her 30-year-old mother may be very general in Hollywood in the future, but like a certain Asian queen, Catherine Beckinsale, who is famous in the East, from the United Kingdom, is replaced by an American name, Kate ? Beckinsale.
Of course, Duke didn't think there was anything surprising about such a cast. In fact, going to watch some Hollywood movies, and some plays off Broadway and even off Broadway, you can often see a lot of familiar faces.
For example, Duke remembers Natalie Portman, when she was a child, she used to serve as a substitute for Britney Spears' musical, but she finally managed to get Britney away. As a result, there was another Christina Lee. Qi snatched the chance to appear on the stage that should have belonged to her.
Hollywood stars, especially those born as child stars, may not even remember how many stars they have had before they became famous.
Amidst the busy schedule, more than one and a half months passed in September, after the cast of "One Hundred Thousand Rush" was determined. Duke forced all the main actors to stay in Wellington for preparation work and to conduct pre-rehearsals. People like Liam Neeson, Don Chandler, Jason Statham and Gerald Butler must also accept A series of training on firearms.
Compared with the "Lord of the Rings" crew next door and the completed "The Matrix", the training received by Liam Neeson and others is much simpler.
They only conduct some simple training in gun holding, shooting, police language, etc., even the oldest of them, Liam Neeson. Nor does it feel that training is difficult.
"Compared to training, I have a headache for literary drama."
Standing with Duke in the studio while watching two gangsters learn to use the AK rifle, Liam Neeson said, "The literary drama communicating with my daughter makes me feel more difficult."
Duke withdrew his gaze from Jason Statham and Gerald Butler, and looked curiously at the old drama bone who was taller than him.
"A smart and capable policeman has a rebellious daughter who desperately needs to quit drug addiction."
Recalling the role setting in the script, Liam Neeson opened his hands and said, "The father-daughter relationship is extremely tense. It can break at any time. This experience is really unique."
"Liam, behind every successful hero in Hollywood..."
Putting his arms around his chest, Duke turned his gaze back to the training ground in the studio, "There is always a failed family."
Liam Neeson is a Hollywood veteran, and said clearly, "Then the hero uses his own actions. It not only saves the career, but also retrieves the family and affection."
"That's right." Duke laughed. "There is an emotion that can resonate with everyone, family and family."
After a few more words, Liam Neeson looked at his watch and said goodbye, "I have an appointment with a father whose daughter has a history of drug abuse. Maybe he can bring me some help."
Duke nodded approvingly at him.
People outside the circle see the Hollywood star scenery and the dazzling side, how many people know their efforts behind the scenes?
Not to mention a well-known and dedicated actor like Liam Neeson, even Jennifer Love Hewitt, who played his daughter, found the relationship through the crew after getting the role script. Frequently went to a drug rehabilitation facility in the suburbs of Wellington to communicate with young girls there.
In the afternoon, Duke also left the set, took John Schwarzman, Hannah Serena, and production manager Dario Moang to several locations in the western suburbs of Wellington for the upcoming start. Do a field trip for the shooting.
Because it will be shot in Wellington, several typical main scenes of the film will be shot on an open-air studio. The most important is the scene in front of the Bank of America. There are a few places where it is not easy to set up the scene, and green screen shooting will be adopted. , And then replace the background in post-production.
With the development of cgi technology, the cost of green screen technology is declining. In addition to the shooting scenes, this film does not have much use of special effects technology.
"John, when shooting location scenes."
Standing on the side of the road where the car was parked, Duke looked at this typical Western-style detached house and the conspicuous signs representing Wellington on both sides, and said to his photography director,
Try to take close-up shots instead of panoramic shots. The budget is limited."
"I understand." John Schwarzman nodded.
After inspecting two residential areas and three main roads, Duke and others left the western suburbs of Wellington and returned to the studio.
They have seen it several times before, and after this time, they have completely determined the location. Duke, John Schwarzman and Hannah Serena have also exchanged opinions, especially the places that need to be re-set. , Hannah Serena will change the design in accordance with Duke's requirements.
Back on the set, Duke rushed to a studio of the "Lord of the Rings" crew to check the progress of the actors' training that had already started.
At this stage, the main training participants are Vigo Mortensen, Sean Davis, Orlando Bloom and other members of the Ring Team, as well as their stunt stand-ins. The main training subjects are horse riding, physical fitness, and running. As well as swordsmanship and archery.
According to Duke’s plan and the actual progress of preparations, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy will not start filming until April or May next year at the earliest. At present, most of the main actors and stunt performers have been determined, but others have to be close to the shooting. Before entering the group.
Some actors, there are other film appointments, such as Ian McLean who played Gandalf, who also took over the role of Magneto in Twentieth Century Fox's "X-Men".
Although he often communicated with these main actors, Duke did not intend to interrupt their training and found the deputy director Anna Prinz who was in charge of this side.
"How are you looking for a stuntman?"
Upon hearing Duke’s words, Anna Prinz immediately replied,
Charles’ assistants contacted four dwarf actors from the circus. From the photos passed over, they should be in line with Frodo, Sam, Melly and Pipin’s Claim."
Duke nodded, then exhorted, "When they arrive, they will notify me as soon as possible."
Many techniques such as dislocation shooting can achieve the difference in the height of actors in the shots, but in some scenes where there is no clear shot, using actors with a height similar to the hobbit saves time and effort.
Standing here watching the actor's training for a while, Duke had someone call Jamie Carter, who was training Orlando Bloom's archery alone.
Duke thought for a moment and said, "Jimmy, can you make appropriate adjustments to archery based on rationality?"
"Adjustment?" Jamie Carter asked, "Orlando is currently practicing posture and accuracy."
"Accuracy is not important." Duke waved his hand. "The bow and arrow effect relies on editing and special effects. The props are all weak soft bows. What I need is that Legolas's archery posture is handsome enough. Whenever he draws a bow, it can cause all the girls in the theater to scream."
"I understand." Jimmy Carter said swearingly, "Don't worry, I will redesign."
As the sun went down and the busy day ended, the work of the two films intersected, making Duke feel a little confused in his head. He walked to the small parking lot at the entrance of the studio and picked up his car. After starting, he drove out of the studio and headed towards the occupant. Go to the hotel.
The villa he bought is still being renovated, and it will take some time to move over.
The hotel is not far from the studio, it only takes more than ten minutes on foot, and it is surrounded by a relatively safe tourist area in Wellington. When Duke drove past the road, many crew members could be seen walking towards the hotel Go.
The car didn't drive far, and Duke saw another familiar figure in front of him.
This is an actress from the crew. She is wearing a short white top, tight-fitting dark blue jeans and black lace-up boots. She has long brown curly hair scattered behind her head, occasionally fluttering in the wind.
She is tall and slender, her legs are not only straight, but also surprisingly long. Even looking at her back, she is enough to suppress the brilliant spring of Wellington at the end of September.
Duke slowed down, and when the car slowly approached, he honked the horn. The tall the sidewalk immediately turned her head and looked here. Duke waved to her through the front windshield. Then stepped on the brakes, and the car stopped not far from her.
"Hi, Kate."
The two have exchanged roles these days, and they are considered familiar. Duke reached out and opened the co-pilot's door, "Get in the car, I'll take you for a ride."
Kate Beckinsale hesitated for a moment, but seeing Duke's sincere and persistent expression, he nodded slightly, got into the car, and sat in the co-pilot.
She tied her seat belt and said, "Thank you, Director Rosenberg."
"You're welcome." Duke restarted the car, and the car gradually accelerated. He glanced over there, "Just call me Duke."
Due to the short distance, the car drove into the hotel parking lot a few minutes later. The two walked into the hotel and stood there waiting for the elevator. Duke tentatively asked, "Can I invite you to dinner?" To be continued...)
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