Chatty Hollywood

Unfortunately, soon after, with a statement from J.K. Rowling, the original author of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," Jaina's wish to make a splash was dashed.

"I very much support director Charlotte Booth adapting "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" into a movie, but if possible, I hope that the main roles in it will be played by British actors as much as possible to show the original character of the story. British sentiment.”

"...Damn British sentiment!"

Not only Gianna, Rowling’s statement made many parents of child stars in Hollywood very angry——

You know, except for a few movies such as "Home Alone", in most Hollywood movies, children are just inconspicuous supporting characters.

Nowadays, a big director finally wants to make a commercial blockbuster focusing on children. Hollywood child stars and their parents are sharpening their knives and preparing to compete for roles. But the original author said something like this. Isn’t this a loss of jobs? ! ?

"Hopefully Charlotte Booth won't listen to that British single mum!"

For a time, everyone was praying like this.

However, people who are familiar with Hollywood entertainment rules also know that this is troublesome——

This is not to say that J.K. Rowling, as the original author, has such a great influence. What will happen if the adapted movie does not follow her opinions.

——"Forrest Gump" changed the original work into a mess. It changed a good political satire into an inspirational chicken soup for the soul. It made the original author Winston Glum so angry that he was unwilling to admit that it was adapted into a movie. The result was not a sweep of the Oscars. , and won the North American box office championship in 1994?

The original author's opinion does not matter.

However, when its opinion can affect the box office or cost of the movie, this opinion is important.

J.K. Rowling’s words can do just that.

The reason is very simple——

British actors are so cheap!

Although it is a developed country like the United States, in Hollywood, British actors have always been famous for their high quality and low prices.

In fact, were it not for the xenophobic nature of North American audiences, it would be difficult for most British actors to gain sufficient box office appeal in Hollywood——

In addition, the performances of British actors generally have a relatively heavy stage drama style, so they are not liked by the Oscars who admire the method——

If it weren't for these two factors, cheap British actors would have taken over Hollywood long ago!

But even so, the British gang is still very powerful in Hollywood.

From directors to actors, many are from the UK.

Especially in some golden supporting roles, because what is needed is acting skills rather than box office appeal, British actors with solid basic skills have a great advantage.

Not to mention the endless emergence of British roses from generation to generation.

It can be said that even American directors often like to use cheap British actors.

——After all, it can save costs!

However, in order to cater to the psychology of local audiences and the ubiquitous interpersonal relationships in Hollywood, the main roles must be played by American actors.

But even so, in specific fields such as period films, it is still the world of British actors.

——Because in the eyes of the audience, it seems more professional to let classic British people act in costume films.

After all, modern Americans look and feel very different from Americans in the era of the Declaration of Independence due to continuous racial integration over the past two hundred years.

What's more, classical temperament has never been an American temperament.

——The rough guy and the girl next door are the favorites of people in this hot land of North America.

So much so, that in the field of period films, even if the film is about the American Revolutionary War, the British and Australians look more like modern Americans...

——This cannot but be said to be a kind of irony!

As for the film adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" specifically, since it tells a British magical story, it is more suitable for British actors to star.

And now the original author J.K. Rowling has spoken again...

Anyone familiar with the competitiveness of British actors in Hollywood immediately realizes that

Rowling's words are likely to give Charlotte Booth, who is leading the film, an excuse -

After all, in addition to her continuous success, Charlotte, as a director, is also known as a "quick shooter" and "a money-saving expert".

——How could he not seize this opportunity that could not only please the fans of the original work, save actor costs, and not offend the local forces in North America?

really--

"I respect Ms. Rowling's opinion very much and will try my best to restore an authentic Hogwarts to everyone!"

Charlotte's response sounded polite, but it suddenly dashed the hopes of those Hollywood child stars.

"In order to select the right actors, the crew will conduct a large-scale audition in London - we will select the most suitable Harry Potter!"

——Shit is the most suitable Harry Potter! You just want to take the opportunity to make big news for publicity! ?

The parents of countless American child stars cursed Charlotte in their hearts.

It should be said that their guess was correct. Charlotte accepted Rowling's opinion out of cost considerations.

In fact, when Charlotte first decided to film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" herself, Joanna Rowling talked to him about using British actors.

To be honest, Charlotte was very dissatisfied with the self-righteousness and arrogance of the British Empire, which was already in decline, but he also knew that there were indeed many good people in the world——

From North America to East Asia, there are many "elites" all over the world who like the British aristocratic style.

——Although Charlotte disagrees, it doesn’t mean that he will have trouble with money.

——The money these people make is not in vain!

In addition, as Rowling said, using all British actors will indeed make it easier to express her feelings and save costs, so why not?

In fact, Charlotte and Rolinda have already reached a consensus.

The previous behavior was completely a joint hype.

——After all, the American version of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is also about to be released.

With all this hype, the movie project that had just started to be prepared immediately attracted countless eyeballs.

"Just follow the steps from now on and it will be fine!"

After checking the follow-up preparation plan that Alexis and Lao Qiang put together for him, Charlotte nodded easily,

"The early casting work was done by Lao Qiang. As for the construction of the studio, it's up to you, Alexis! Anyway, when we made the TV animation version, we already did a lot of data research. Even Hogg A lot of Woz's digital modeling was done - it was all done by the animation and special effects department that you led, wasn't it?"

"All right!"

Miss Valkyrie shrugged.

So, not long after, large-scale casting and studio construction work began in the UK...

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