Chen Zhao glanced at the fatty. Why did he feel like the guy was even more nervous than him?
"Do you need a tissue?" Chen Zhao took out a tissue.
"Sure, it's a bit hot today."
The fatty wiped his sweat. Chen Zhao stuffed the entire pack of tissues into his hands.
"Come up," the casting director called, pointing at the fatty.
The fatty secretly mustered his courage and walked up the stage.
Then he bowed to James and the others. "Hello, director. I'm Guailu, 30 years old. I'm auditioning for a supermarket cashier role."
As he spoke, the plump Gu Ailu began to perform without any physical objects.
Just like that, Guailu expressionlessly did the cashier's actions. He scanned the code, took the money, and gave the change.
"Okay, this one works." James nodded. The other two casting directors nodded as well.
Hearing James' words, Guailu perked up.
After bowing, he ran back to his seat excitedly.
"How is it? Isn't it easy?"
Joy had to be shared with someone. Guailu was sharing his joy with Chen Zhao right now.
"There are five supermarket cashier roles," Guailu said in a low voice. "You can learn from me later. You can definitely do it."
In fact, the actors who followed Gu Ai onto the stage also imitated him after seeing Gu Ai's performance.
"That * sshole," Guailu said angrily. "He actually copied my method. I didn't agree. He's plagiarizing."
Chen Zhao rolled his eyes. How could someone plagiarize something like this?
"I curse that he can't pass."
Guailu's curse seemed to be working.
One of the casting directors shook his head. "He's not creative at all. This one won't do. Next."
Seeing that the actor didn't pass, Guailu clenched his fists tightly.
"I told you. This kind of uncreative, plagiarizing * sshole can't become a real actor."
Chen Zhao glanced at Guailu. You told me to copy you earlier.
But then Guailu looked at Chen Zhao with a worried expression. "This is troublesome. My method just now isn't working. You have to think of something yourself."
"Don't worry. I'll definitely pass." Chen Zhao patted Guailu's shoulder.
This fatty wasn't bad.
This was the first time they had met, and he actually knew how to care about her.
"It's not that easy. This is a movie with a medium investment. Every character is very important." Gu Ailu said, "Even if it's a minor character, if they can't display their own characteristics, they will still be eliminated."
Chen Zhao still had that nonchalant attitude. Gu Ailu continued to teach Chen Zhao.
"You need to put away your sloppy attitude. If you want to be an actor, you need to take your job seriously."
Guailu continued, "Do you know Vincent?"
"Who? Vincent? "Chen Zhao was stunned. Was this guy famous now?
Two days ago, Vincent had called him to thank him.
"Although Vincent only played a role in Director Steven's movie for less than five minutes, he brought the role to life. Just this role alone contained too much information. It also made Vincent a popular star. Before this, he was just a taxi driver. It was because of his love for movies and his seriousness towards the role that Director Steven took a liking to him and eventually became a successful actor."
Was Vincent really that popular now?
Chen Zhao didn't know much about Hollywood and didn't usually watch entertainment news.
In fact, Vincent only had a certain level of fame now.
As for how popular he was, that was an exaggeration.
However, among the extras, Vincent was a very inspirational presence.
Vincent's rise to fame was rather short. Secondly, the media had exaggerated it.
They had made Vincent's rise to fame into an inspirational story.
Of course, it could also be CAA's advertising strategy.
Following that, a few more actors were eliminated.
When Guailu looked at Chen Zhao, his eyes were filled with worry.
"Buddy, be careful. Looks like this audition is stricter than expected."
Just then, a short-haired man sitting next to Chen Zhao glanced at him in disdain.
"This guy isn't an actor at all. He definitely won't have a chance."
Chen Zhao glanced at the short-haired man and ignored him.
"What, you don't believe me? I don't think he even knows his lines or how many roles there are."
"Don't talk there," the worker next to him scolded. "You're next."
The short-haired man stood up and adjusted his collar, looking very confident.
"Director James, hello. I'm auditioning for a supermarket security guard."
Guailu watched the short-haired man's performance on stage. "This guy is a professional actor, different from us."
"I think his performance is average. He doesn't seem to be much better than you."
"No, his eyes, the way he looks when he's in character. People like us who haven't learned acting can't express that."
As expected, after the short-haired man's performance, the three directors, including James, all clapped.
"Good performance. You passed. Next," the short-haired man answered confidently.
The short-haired man replied confidently, as if he had never considered the possibility of failing the audition.
Just as he expected, he got the role easily.
The short-haired man glanced at Chen Zhao proudly. "Idiot, go back early. Don't embarrass yourself here. This place is for real actors, not people like you."
"What if I get the role?" Chen Zhao asked, looking at the short-haired man.
"Here's $100. If you get any of the roles, it's yours."
"Buddy, I believe you. I'll give you $100 too. I bet you can succeed." Guailu gritted his teeth and took out the money.
Just then, the worker pointed at Chen Zhao. "It's your turn … I bet you can't get the role too."
Chen Zhao gave the worker the finger and walked onto the stage.
James was stunned when he saw Chen Zhao. "…"
Just then, the casting director beside James asked, "Which role do you want to audition for?"
"Whatever," Chen Zhao said. "I'll play whatever role you give me, as long as I get one minute of screen time."
Guailu covered his face. It was his $100.
The two casting directors next to James were also speechless. Who do you think you are?
One minute of screen time? All the supporting roles combined wouldn't get more than five minutes of screen time. How could he get one minute of screen time?
James picked up the script and flipped through it. Then he said, "Robber A is shot to death in the end. How about that?"
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