239 Questions about actors
As the producer of the TV series "Dragon Sakura", after Yasuji Tamakawa changed the screenwriter to the Qin and Han dynasties, the two of them touched each other and revised some of the unsatisfactory aspects of the script. After that, the script discussion meeting was held again. However, this time, in addition to the Qin and Yasuji Tamakawa, there were fewer than Yasuda Fujita, and three more directors - Takashi Komatsu, Renhei Tsukamoto, and Shiki Toraki.
These three are currently very capable and experienced directors in the industry. Although they are not top-notch, there is absolutely no problem in mastering a TV series.
In the conference room of TBS TV, the five people further optimized and improved the script after more than two hours of discussion.
This time there was no team cancer and the work went smoothly.
"... Then, let's do it, the script modification has been officially completed. Next, Teacher Qin Han will come up with the completed script based on the opinions raised by everyone today." Tamakawa Yasukino looked at the watch, "Now, in addition to the selection of actors, the preliminary preparations for this TV series have basically been completed. We still have some time, should we discuss the actor's issue with the flow?"
Other staff required to shoot TV series, such as art costume props, video and lighting recordings, etc., can be directly drawn from the TV station, which is very convenient and basically no need to worry about it.
So the only thing that needs to be thoughtful about is the candidate for the actor.
After Tamakawa Yasuji proposed this topic, the discussion atmosphere quickly became lively. The three directors expressed their opinions. As producers, Tamakawa Yasuji also expressed his opinions from time to time.
However, Qin Han, as the original author and screenwriter with a considerable voice, did not express his opinion, but just listened silently.
The hair is neatly combed, suit and ties, and wearing gold-rimmed glasses. She doesn't look like a director, but more like a scholar. Takashi Komatsu said: "I think it is most appropriate for Abe Sang to play the leading role of the main character of Kenji Sakuragi."
Although the otakus who are familiar with the two-dimensional world, when they hear the keywords "Abe, man", the first thing they think of is a car mechanic wearing one-piece work clothes. He always likes to sit on a bench in the park, with the zipper on the front of his clothes wide open to reveal his strong chest muscles. When he sees a man, he says "Yara's card".
The confusing and pleasant expression that this "good man" showed when he was unblocked by a man has long become a classic joke on the Internet. However, the Abesan mentioned by Takashi Komatsu refers to Abe Hiroshi.
This model-born actor is currently the most popular handsome middle-aged man on the screen. He has an impeccable figure and looks like an East Asian person and like a Greek sculpture, which has made countless uncles and girls fall into his charm.
Of course, in terms of acting skills, he is one of the best Japanese actors, and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor many times.
In the Qin and Han Dynasty, Komatsu Takashi directed "Dragon Sakura" and "The Man Who Can't Get Married" and worked happily with Abe Hiroshi.
However, in this world, as soon as Komatsu Takashi spoke, he proposed to let Abe Hiroshi be the starring actor. The main reason was the original manga by Qin Han.
Because when he was setting up the character, he was drawn by Hiroshi Abe in the TV series "Dragon Sakura" in his previous life.
Since it is a TV series adapted from a comic, from producer Yasukami Tamakawa to three directors, I must read the original Qin Han Dynasty.
Therefore, when the comics have preconceived ideas, it will also have a subtle influence on the choices when selecting actors.
Takashi Komatsu proposed to let Abe Hiroshi be the starring actor, which soon gained recognition from others.
"The Sakuragi Kenji in the comics does have Abusan's shadow inside."
"I also think that only Abusan can fully demonstrate the courage and charm of the protagonist."
"Han Abe was the male actor who ranked first in Japan's popularity and national favorability last year. It was indeed a good idea to choose him, and the ratings were guaranteed. However, I wonder if I could invite him?" said Yasukami Tamakawa.
With Abe Hiroshi's status as a gangster, I don't know how many of the performance invitations are available every season. I can invite such big names, even a well-known producer like Yasukami Tamakawa, is not sure.
Because this is a problem that even if you have money, you can't solve.
The pay for Japanese actors is not much compared to other countries around the world. For example, Qin and Han childhood sweetheart and girlfriend Yui Aragaki. In her previous life, she became one of the hottest actresses at the moment with the movie "Escape Although Shameful, Useful", but the pay is only about 2 million yen for a TV series in 2016.
The price is almost the same for major private TV stations or state-owned NHK.
When actors star in TV series, they never expect to make a fortune by paying for their films. What really makes money is commercial activities such as advertising endorsements obtained after becoming famous in TV series.
The income in this area can reach several times or even more than ten times the salary.
"The male lead is tentatively appointed Abesan. I will try my best to convince him to star in it. Moreover, with such an excellent original work, I believe Abusan will definitely be impressed." said Yasukami Tamakawa.
The actor who selected a role was the second role, the female teacher Mamako Ino.
This character has many roles but not heavy. Moreover, with the starring Abe Hiroshi, who is as dazzling as the sun, there is no need to find an actress of the same level as Abe Hiroshi, such as Yuki Amani.
If you just stuff too many well-known actors, it will make the TV series lose its focus and make people watch it, and it will not feel that there is a good sense of balance.
In the end, several people chose the actor who played Ino Mamako in his previous life, and Kyoko Hasegawa to play this role.
"The two leading actors have been initially finalized, and next are several young actors. What I mean is to select people through auditions. This will expand the selection range and discover as many potential newcomers as possible." Tamakawa Yasukino first suggested.
He is a producer and this suggestion is also very reliable, so Qin Han and the three directors immediately agreed.
But then, Tamakawa Yasukino smiled embarrassedly and said, "However, for the role of Naomi Mizuno, I'm afraid there is no need to pass the audition to select people. Because, I have received a request that I cannot refuse."
Regarding the existence of a relationship account, three directors who have been working hard in the industry for many years have long been used to it. However, if you are unhappy, you still feel a little bit in your heart.
Chapter completed!