On Monday morning, Gray Company was extremely busy. They rented out the entire first-floor crew and had to interview many actors for small roles today.
The crew came to Atlanta one after another, but until producer Steve Golin came, Louise Meyer had the final say here.
Director Michel Gondry is a Frenchman with average qualifications and achievements, and is closer to the director of filming on the set.
After the morning meeting, Louise reminded the casting director: "Pay close attention to the actor I mentioned."
"I understand." Richard was not a newbie and understood what was going on.
The crew has hired staff in Atlanta and will also recruit a group of actors for small roles, which can save a lot of labor expenses.
Richard quickly went to the audition room. As soon as he turned the corner of the corridor, Lynn, who was temporarily hired from Gray Company, came over: "Director Richard."
The other party was also a casting director at Gray Company, so Richard gave him some face: "Is something wrong?"
Lynn mentioned an actor he discovered and worked with many times: "What we talked about a few days ago, Adam Smith, please pay more attention to it."
Richard nodded and then held a meeting with his assistants.
When looking through the resumes brought by his assistant, he discovered one thing. Adam Smith and Martin Davis auditioned for the same role.
Richard didn't think about it at all and put Adam Smith's resume at the end.
At the same time, Martin came to Gray Company, met Jerome at the door, and called Louise's assistant. Someone soon came over and took Jerome to discuss the large-scale use of extras.
Robert came in from the door with his big head on his head. He saw Martin at a glance and came over quickly: "Are you coming to audition too?"
Martin asked, "What role did you audition for?"
The two walked inside, and Robert said as they walked: "It's a marginal role with only two lines. I never dream of having one line."
"Don't worry, we're not the same character," Martin said.
Robert asked: "Main character?"
"Unless you help," Martin said.
Robert touched his big head: "Man, that was really an accident!"
Martin said casually: "I believe you."
When we arrived near the audition room, there were too many people. One row of benches was simply not enough. Many people were standing.
The door of an office nearby opened, and Andrew came out with documents. He happened to see Martin, and when he saw him standing, he quickly greeted: "Jenny, quickly, bring out a chair. No, two."
The freckle-faced female assistant dragged over two chairs. Andrew took one and dragged it to Martin: "Sit."
Martin quickly took the chair and said politely as before: "Thank you."
"We are friends." Andrew lowered his voice: "Thank you for the news you revealed to me last time. I became the first male in the company to use an equal rights kettle. My boss praised me in public and recommended me to come to this crew to study. "
Martin opened his mouth to say nice words: "This is about to be promoted, congratulations."
Andrew laughed: "Actually, just like before, we need a casting assistant who is familiar with Atlanta to help select extras. I mainly interact with Jerome."
Martin said: "With the resume of a $20 million crew, I will be a real casting director when I go back."
"I hope so." Andrew was about to leave.
Martin and Robert had just sat down when someone next to them was dissatisfied: "Why don't we have seats?"
Andrew's smiling face instantly turned extremely serious: "You can walk if you don't want to stand."
Other audition actors who wanted to speak shut up.
Andrew held up the document: "I have something else to do."
Martin said: "Go and do your work."
On a bench against the wall not far away, Adam Smith has been observing this side.
Companion Ward asked: "The one with Ma Zhen?"
Adam Smith asked: "Is he so famous?"
"Ma Zhen!" Ward's expression was slightly exaggerated: "I heard that many women in high-end clubs are asking about who he is and want to spend a lot of money to have a game with him on a horse."
"That idiot Kyle, this scene was originally his." Adam Smith muttered, a little worried: "Come here at this time, he is auditioning for the same role as me?"
"You are the leading actor in many Gray Company dramas, and you were recommended by Director Lynn." Ward's voice was also low: "What can he compare to you?"
Adam Smith said: "He has an unusual relationship with Kelly Gray. You saw Andrew trying to please him."
Ward reminded: "Didn't Lynn say that your information comes first? In this kind of large-scale audition for small roles, the first one..."
The audition room opened and the corridor immediately fell silent.
Adam Smith arranged his clothes and prepared in advance.
A middle-aged female assistant came out and called: "Martin Davis."
Ward was surprised.
Everyone looked at Martin.
Robert raised his fist: "Come on, man!"
Martin gave him a fist bump and strode into the audition room.
Of course, there is no red sofa in this kind of audition. With the development of Hollywood, the so-called red sofa has long been withdrawn from the audition room.
If we really want to discuss the role in private, a hotel room or something like that would be more suitable.
Even though the audition was a formality, Martin still gave a 100% performance.
A very simple performance with a few lines.
There is no difficulty for him.
Adam Smith watched Martin go in and out, smiling and talking to the big head, not in a good mood.
The second person who entered the audition room was not him, the third person was still not him, the fourth and fifth person were still not him...
This is a Hollywood crew, and the opportunity to truly be exposed to Hollywood is right in front of you, but too far away to reach.
When it was Adam Smith's turn, the psychological gap caused him to perform less than ideally. Just looking at the expressions of the casting director and assistant, he knew that he would definitely have no chance.
Ward saw Adam Smith coming out and asked, "How's it going?"
Adam Smith shook his head: "Let's go."
After leaving Gray Company, Adam Smith called Lynn.
Soon, Linn called back: "It was decided just after the audition, Martin Davis." He added: "You come back in the afternoon, there is a small role with less scenes, and I will help you again. Go for it.”
Adam Smith put away his phone and said, "Ward, you know a lot of people in Atlanta, help me get to know Martin Davis."
Ward was confused: "It's just a small role."
"It's not just this role." Adam Smith is really worried about other aspects: "This crew works closely with Gray Company, you understand? I may not be as good as Martin Davis here at Gray Company."
The late-night show on Grey's Company is his base. He can't go to Hollywood, but he is still doing well in Atlanta.
If the fundamentals are gone, our current life will be in vain.
The car installment, the house bought with a loan, the daily life of swiping credit cards, etc. will all be seriously affected.
Adam Smith said: "Lynn revealed that Director Benjamin was writing a new play for Grey's Company. I thought I had to be the leading actor, but now it seems a bit ominous."
Ward understood: "The threat has just appeared, and you have to press it down?"
Adam Smith nodded: "I at least need to know who my potential opponents are. If I don't even know who my opponents are, I will be pushed out if I am confused."
