Hong Jiu didn't put any conditions, but in fact this was the real cleverness of the other party.
Although Hong Jiu is not a big star, if he joins "A Better Tomorrow", it will definitely be a huge blessing for the movie. If nothing else, his identity alone will be enough to become a hit point.
However, Li Yi didn't think too much. It was just a favor. Of course, Li Yi knew that although the other party didn't put any conditions, he had to accept the favor.
But the most it can do is return some resources to the other party.
Hong Jiu agreed to play the role of Brother Hao, so the only one left was Brother Pony.
When it comes to "A Better Tomorrow", we have to mention Brother Ma.
Tragic heroes are heroes that can be remembered forever.
In "A Better Tomorrow", Ponyboy is actually not Ichiban, but the result is that he will be remembered by movie fans forever.
In fact, in Li Yi's view, this is the charm of this character and the credit of the actor.
But there is one more thing, that is, Brother Xiao Ma is dead!
So he became the most tragic person in the whole movie.
Also because this is a very pure person, different from Song Zihao and Song Zijie.
But with the original version of Zhuyu in front, Li Yi did have some difficulties.
If we don't find a good actor or the right actor for this role, then this movie will definitely lose its original color.
The aesthetics of violence is actually more than just gun battles, but more of a different interpretation of characters.
"A Better Tomorrow" Li Yi mentioned that the free and unrestrained, affectionate and righteous Xiao Ma Ge was to be cast. It can be said that it is definitely a big event in the film industry.
After all, everyone knows that Li Yi's movies are guaranteed to succeed. Although not every character will shine, this time it is really different.
Even from Li Yi's few words, everyone knows that the role of Xiao Ma is definitely the top priority of this movie.
And now it is actually necessary to expand the casting. Although it still has to be selected from among the current actors, it still attracts countless people.
Without him, this can be said to be an opportunity to reach the sky in one step!
For any aspiring actor, this is definitely a role that has to be earned.
Therefore, the Island Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong, as the audition venue for "A Better Tomorrow", had many entertainment reporters waiting there early.
Then, soon they saw a magical scene.
"Which number is this? It's the windbreaker and sunglasses again, tsk tsk!"
"It must have been requested by Director Dog, but let's not mention it. This costume alone is really pretentious!"
"That's called handsome!"
The entertainment reporters had already seen who knew which actor had entered, and every one of them was no exception, all wearing windbreakers and sunglasses.
Even many entertainment reporters feel that even if the filming of this movie has not started yet, windbreakers and sunglasses will soon become popular.
After all, there are so many celebrities, many of them big names. Celebrities are often the trendsetters of fashion. Although not everyone can wear windbreakers and sunglasses, but because of this, when their reports come out, there will inevitably be a wave of windbreakers. trend.
At the same time, in the waiting room of the audition, many celebrities in windbreakers and sunglasses gathered together, making them unable to help but laugh.
The reason why it is so difficult to choose Ponyboy is actually that the biggest problem lies in the lack of actors in Hong Kong.
The old, the young and the young are actually broken in the middle.
That's not to say that there are no people left, but most of the male actors in their thirties and forties, here on Hong Kong Island, many have not made it through.
Most of them are supporting roles, green leaves, but there are very few first-line stars.
In fact, this cannot be said to be because they are not strong enough or something. The main reason is that their age is actually a bit embarrassing.
When they debuted, it coincided with the decline of Hong Kong films and the market shift towards the mainland.
Logically speaking, they should get more opportunities at this time, but in fact, the mechanism for cultivating stars on Hong Kong Island has already changed.
At this time, although the mainland market has begun to develop, in fact, the market is still very small. It can only be said that the potential is unlimited, but after all, it is only potential.
Therefore, it seems that they have many opportunities, but in fact, this is not the case, because at this time, the artists from Hong Kong Island who have come from the golden age of Hong Kong films are in their prime years, and the golden age of Hong Kong films , how many star actors have appeared?
It can definitely be said to be a blowout.
Therefore, even if there is an opportunity, it is basically an opportunity for these people, not for new people.
In fact, this has a lot to do with the fact that Hong Kong movies are always eager for quick success.
When these people get older, they begin to decline, but at this time the market in the mainland is developing. What is the population of the mainland? Naturally, their chances are even less.
In addition, because of the arrogance and certain practices of Hong Kong filmmakers in the early years, it can be said that the mainland has accumulated a lot of resentment against them.
After all, back then, even the best actors and actresses could only provide supporting roles for some unknown junior actors from Hong Kong Island, and the male and female protagonists had no role to play for mainland actors.
In the early days, the film market believed that films with Hong Kong stars would be successful, but soon there were first and second films with all-mainland casts, which were also successful at the box office.
Actors from Hong Kong are paid more, but they are not that magical, and their box office appeal is not that strong, so naturally actors from the mainland take their place.
As a result, there are very few opportunities for veteran actors here on Hong Kong Island, let alone training the next generation.
For this reason, there is a real shortage of actors on Hong Kong Island.
In fact, although some of the people here today can be considered to be front-line actors, in fact, these people are more here to make up the numbers, because first of all, their age is not suitable.
Although "A Better Tomorrow" does not specify the age of Ponyboy, it is definitely not too young, and it is definitely not too old.
However, the remaining people who came today and were relatively suitable in age were very embarrassed. Almost all of them had very few lives of the protagonist.
Of course, this also made them pay more attention to this opportunity.
"Next!"
Li Yi was a little helpless. He auditioned more than a dozen actors. In terms of acting skills, they were actually all good, but Li Yi felt that they were missing a little bit.
That kind of feeling that belongs exclusively to Brother Ma.
Perhaps it is because these actors rarely play protagonists, so their acting skills may be well-honed, but it is difficult for them to have that kind of temperament that they would rather have.
The temperament of the character Xiao Ma is changeable, but what remains unchanged is that no matter at any time, even when he is at his most depressed, he can still be remembered at a glance. It is a spirit and a spirit that will never change. The spirit of surrender.
"Not one?" Chen Weijie and You Ningsheng both frowned.
"Yes! There isn't one. Now some of them have a headache!" Li Yi said with a wry smile.
"Actually, it's not surprising. After all, your requirements for Brother Ma are too high, and actors of this age group in Hong Kong are either not suitable, or they are always green. Brother Ma is in the movie, although he is not a male. Number one, but it is definitely not Luye. They are indeed a little bit off." You Ningsheng sighed.
It can be said that Ponyboy is definitely an extremely special number in the history of film.
The role of the male protagonist of the movie has actually been determined since the script came out.
In "A Better Tomorrow", it can be said that Song Zihao is the absolute leading male, followed by Song Zijie, and then Ma Ge.
As for the fan position, even though Brother Ma could instantly defeat the Song brothers in terms of popularity, in fact, the fan position was indeed behind them.
How to determine the rank? Is it because of the role?
Actually it’s really not!
In Li Yi's view, the beginning and end of the title should revolve around the story.
Why is Song Zihao a Ichiban?
The first is because he is the eldest brother, and the second is because he is the starting point and core point of the entire story.
It can be said that the entire story revolves around Song Zihao.
Of course, "fanwei" is a borrowed word, originating from the island country, and its meaning is the order in which actors appear in film, television dramas and promotional materials.
Generally speaking, "rank" is based on the actor's influence, and has nothing to do with the actual proportion of the actor's role in the film. Therefore, well-known actors whose roles are not important can be ranked first in the promotion. In addition, special appearances are not assigned to the cast and will not be counted in the cast.
But in reality, most of the time this is not the case.
Because generally speaking, actors who are more influential and well-known will definitely have more roles.
Ponyboy's position in the movie has never been the core.
Because in the entire movie, the real biggest conflict lies in the relationship between soldiers and thieves. "Gangsters and police" are the direct cause of the breakup of the Song brothers, and the death of Song's father is the fundamental reason for their breakup. After the death of Song's father, the originally innocent and sunny boy Song Zijie instantly grew into a radical police officer who hates evil and hates evil. This estrangement was broken at the cost of the blood of close relatives, pushing the Song brothers' feelings into a bottomless abyss. Therefore, only repayment at the cost of the blood of close relatives can resolve the deep hatred and contradictions.
It can be said that the plot of the entire movie has been decided, with the male lead being the first and the second male lead.
So what is Xiaoma Ge’s position?
They are another kind of brothers. Song Zihao and Song Zijie are biological brothers, while Xiao Ma Ge and Song Zihao are brothers in a broad sense.
In fact, the core of the plot development of the movie, whether starting from the main theme of the movie or the three protagonists, ultimately leads to the reconciliation of the Song brothers as a sublimation. How to get forgiveness? How to let go of the grudge and truly get back together? Only Xiao Ma, from this aspect, the importance of Xiao Ma is self-evident, but it is still not enough to promote him to the No. 1 position, because this person is like a relative between the two Song brothers. Brothers and sisters are dead. Before his death, Brother Xiao Ma said that he hoped the Song brothers would reconcile. This act of risking his life to protect the two of them not only shocked Song Zihao, but also allowed Song Zijie to finally let go of his past prejudices against his brother.
The core focus is still on the Song brothers!
But it is inevitable for Xiao Ma to excel.
Just as Xiao Ma's death is inevitable, although this character is not the leading actor, he is the most tragic protagonist in the entire movie.
In a narrow sense, Uncle Jian, the eldest brother of the taxi company in the movie, said: "Once you get involved in the underworld, you will be in trouble for the rest of your life." In addition to showing the loyalty and friendship between men, the theme of the movie also interprets " Those who come out to fool around will have to pay back sooner or later."
Since Brother Hao was betrayed, he has been in jail for several years and has become mentally awakened. Because he was a gangster alone, his father also died unexpectedly, and he turned against his younger brother Ajie. Just because he is a gangster, he cannot feel the warmth of home. Brother Hao has changed his ways, left the world, stopped being a big brother, drove honestly, and wanted to live an ordinary but peaceful life.
However, Xiao Ma is different. Putting aside brotherly loyalty, Xiao Ma is actually obsessed with fame, wealth and power, and wants to get back everything he has lost. This sentence was very domineering when he said it, but some people have thought that what he lost should not belong to him. Everything he has obtained through evil forces and illegal activities should not be his. Therefore, he has not changed and is still nostalgic for the glorious days in the underworld. Therefore, his ending must be tragic.
At the same time, it is also because the loyalty of brothers is fulfilled, and loyalty is also reflected in success and failure. Brother Xiao Ma became prosperous in the underworld because of his loyalty, but he also lost his life because of his loyalty. Originally, he could have taken the money and left, but he couldn't let go of Brother Hao and killed him again. This time, he left forever. If it weren't for loyalty, Xiao Ma would probably be fine.
If you put aside everything else, people like Xiao Ma are actually very scary.
Brother Hao wants to quit but can't, which is the helplessness of life. And Xiao Ma has never thought about quitting. As long as he has a breath, he will never accept his fate; as long as there is the slightest chance, he will strive for the top and fight to the death.
Just like Liu Bei in the Three Kingdoms, people commented: If you have never experienced ups and downs, it is difficult to understand how a 45-year-old man who started from scratch and has accomplished nothing can maintain the ambition to never be inferior to others.
"If you don't give in, you will never give up." That's why Cao Cao regarded him as his biggest enemy in his life!
At the same time, it also has a lot to do with the cast of "A Better Tomorrow" at that time. It can be said that the actors and directors of this movie were holding their breath at the time. A man's loss, depression, anger, and unwillingness were vividly displayed in this movie. This is the reason why Ponyboy can become a screen classic. It has nothing to do with whether he dies or not, but because he is Ponyboy, he must die before the movie story ends.
"Ahem, actually I have a candidate here!" Chen Weijie said suddenly.
Everyone, including Li Yi, looked at Chen Weijie with some confusion.
When Chen Weijie was asked to recommend the role before, he said that he had not thought of anyone suitable for this role, but now he suddenly said that there was a suitable candidate.
"Who?" Li Yi and You Ningsheng both asked.
"How should I put it? In fact, what is this character like, what are its requirements, and what should it be like? I think the person who knows it best is Xiao Yi, right?" Chen Weijie asked with a smile.
Li Yi nodded.
"That's it. Now you feel that you can't find a suitable actor. It should be far from the Xiao Ma Ge you set or expected. You feel that they can't give the feeling you want, so why not Take a step back?" Chen Weijie said with a smile.
"Take a step back? Relax your requirements?" Li Yi couldn't help but frown.
(End of chapter)
