Chapter 197 Fancy Sword Fighting

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Standing in front of the camera in the audition room, Matthew has no camera in sight, no casting director in charge of casting, not even Jerry Bruckheimer, who is Will Turner, a blacksmith for a living. A blacksmith who practices swordsmanship carefully.

Because the audition can choose the paragraphs in the character script to play freely, neither the cast director nor Jerry Bruckheimer made a sound.

"Hello, sir." Matthew held a sword with one hand and did a standard British gentleman's ceremony. The British accent he had been practicing since last year was even more convenient at this moment, "I brought the sword you asked for!"

Judging by his accent alone, he looks like someone who grew up in London.

Matthew held the well-made saber in his hand, because it was a one-man show, and it was impossible for someone on the opposite side to take the sword. He drew the saber and said, "The blade is all steel, and the hilt is inlaid with gold. "

He has practiced this part countless times, and the most important thing is what to do next. If an actor does not practice a lot for a long time, it is impossible to do it, and the crew decided on the role of Will Turner, just over a month before and after. It's only a little over half a month since he officially recruited actors. It's impossible for other people to cheat like him. They have been preparing for this audition since last year, and they have been practicing fencing unremittingly.

He and Helen Herman did a lot of work in the early stage, and even conducted an analysis of Jerry Bruckheimer in combination with the past. Jerry Bruckheimer is a typical commercial filmmaker, and the first thing he pays attention to is definitely not acting. Otherwise, the films he initiated would not have the admittedly facial paralysis of Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale as protagonists.

"This sword..." Matthew threw up the saber in his right hand, the sabre made a neat turn, and landed firmly on his left fist. The left fist supported the junction of the hilt and the blade. The blade hangs in his hand like an empty scale. He added, "The width of the hilt and blade are the same, and the weight is basically the same. Your Excellency the Brigadier General will definitely be satisfied."

Jerry Bruckheimer didn't look up at Matthew, just at the monitor in front of him. He remembered Matthew Horner, the actor who played Sergeant Huth, a nimble, dedicated and hard-working young actor.

At that time, he saw several live shoots in Morocco, and also communicated with the military adviser of the crew. Matthew Horner was the closest to the military of all the actors on the crew.

Even old directors like Ridley Scott are full of praise for him.

The only flaw is that the writing is a little weaker.

Now it seems that Matthew Horner's literary drama is not too obvious improvement than when he was filmed, but his skills are still the same.

Of course, a role like Will Turner, who is mainly cool and handsome, doesn't need much acting skills.

"I practice swords for three hours a day..."

In front of the camera, Matthew had already finished his literary performance and started the part he wanted to highlight, "It's to kill him when he meets a pirate!"

The last sentence came out of the English accent, he took a step forward, the sword in his hand stabbed like lightning, like a poisonous snake, and this sword was aimed at the camera lens...

Although there is no enemy on the opposite side, Matthew is well prepared and skilled in his movements. With the saber in his hand and his flexible footsteps, various actions such as picking, stabbing, chopping, and stalling are almost fun.

The coach who taught him swordsmanship had been out of professional fencing for many years, and he was still in the action coaching group. He understood what kind of swordsmanship an actor needs to practice saber.

The swordsmanship he taught Matthew focused more on the beauty of his moves rather than actual combat.

Matthew has been practicing swordsmanship since last year, even though no one is fighting now,

Facing the air by himself, he was like a master of the hand-selling style, and he played wonderfully.

In fact, not only in the East there is such a peculiar existence as dance, but also in the West. Just as Jack-Chen came from a theatre troupe and started a "martial arts film" that was actually a juggling act, the West also has a similar performance heritage, such as slapstick-style performances. The stuff is also popular in the East and the West.

But up to now, this type of performance has been transplanted directly into a more modern stage of literature and art-movie!

"Interesting..." The cast director muttered.

The actor who auditioned for the audition is very special. There is a piece of literary drama and a martial arts drama. The literary drama is generally good, but it is not too brilliant. The martial arts drama is different. It is obviously a special practice. It is not a temporary practice. , but experienced long-term professional training.

Jerry Bruckheimer was sitting next to the casting director, and naturally heard his muttering, but his eyes were always on the monitor screen: This Matthew Horner is really a surprise.

At the time of filming, he was the actor with the highest military literacy in the crew, but now this sword fighting is really flexible, the sword shadow is like a flower, and the speed is like the wind...

Especially after it was filmed with the camera lens, combined with Matthew Horner's vigorous posture, tough and handsome face and full of righteousness, it gave him an indescribable feeling,

But he's sure it's a feeling that excites him.

In the filming scene he went to that year, just look at this fancy fighting swordsmanship played by Matthew Horner, not to mention Antonio Banderas who played Zorro, and even act as Antonio Banderas's swordsman stand-in The stuntman is also different from Matthew Horner in front of the camera.

Jerry Bruckheimer's experience and immediate association with the film in the pipeline can be a selling point.

Matthew Horner had a good appearance, and his skills were so beautiful. For a purely commercial entertainment film, it was definitely helpful.

The question is, will his literary and acting skills be overpowered by Johnny Depp?

Immediately, Jerry Bruckheimer shook his head and smiled. The character's setting was originally a handsome and good swordsman. Acting was not the primary factor, not to mention Matthew Horner's literary performance was not very good. Poor, the two sides have worked together once, and most of the time, Matthew Horner's acting skills are online.

There are many actors in Hollywood who have good acting skills and good looks, but very few of them have practiced sword fighting so beautifully.

In the monitor screen, Matthew Horner stopped, Jerry Bruckheimer looked up, looked at the actor who was fairly familiar, and was also thinking about it. Judging from the situation during the promotion, if Matthew was used - In Horner's case, the risk should not be large, but the selling point can increase.

He asked, "Matthew, have you practiced sword fighting?"

Hearing Jerry Bruckheimer's question, Matthew quickly said, "I practiced European fencing for a while, and I thought the coach was doing it beautifully, so I practiced along."

"I remember you practising boxing, right?" Jerry Bruckheimer said, confirming that he remembered correctly. "You have a wide range of interests."

Matthew said with a smile, "I'm naturally active, and I can't keep quiet."

Jerry Bruckheimer nodded, "Well, I remember when you were shooting, you were still exercising on set."

Next to him, the cast director listened to Jerry Bruckheimer's chatting conversation with Matthew, and knew that his boss might be interested in this actor from Angels Agency.

The advantages of this young actor are very outstanding. If the person in charge is himself, I am afraid that he will also be chosen?

Jerry Bruckheimer ended the chat-like conversation with Matthew, straightened his expression, and said, "You got the character script, let's talk about the role of Will Turner."

Matthew can see that Jerry Bruckheimer was moved a bit, but this understanding of the role is also very important. If the role in the actor's perception is too far from the setting of the film, it will undoubtedly greatly reduce the score. , it is not impossible to be eliminated directly.

Fortunately, he had seen the series trilogy and had a more comprehensive understanding of Will Turner, and immediately said, "Will Turner is an upright and kind young man; he is loyal and single-minded in love. Captain Jack Sparrow gets involved in a pirate adventure..."

Matthew recalled slightly, and added, "He was a little rigid at first, but he continued to grow. Will was serious and loyal. Later, he suddenly found himself on an adventure that was both exciting and dangerous. It's a growing experience."

Jerry Bruckheimer looked at Matthew and did not speak, but from his words, he seemed to see a flesh and blood image.

"Will grew up with a lack of fatherly love, so he had to follow the example of the people around him," Matthew said, thinking about the character script he saw, "His role model in Port Royal was the naval officers. When Will and Jack come together, Jack shows Will how to be a man, he makes him understand that some stupid rules can't be blindly followed, a man has to make his own decisions and should pursue himself in life what you want."

Matthew stopped, looked at Jerry Bruckheimer, and Jerry Bruckheimer said, "Okay."

The casting director next to him immediately answered, "Mr. Matthew Horner, your audition is over, and we will notify you within this week of the audition result."

"Okay." Matthew put away his saber, and gave another British gentleman's salute, and emphasized in English, "Thank you."

From the moment he entered the audition room, he spoke in this accent, and Will Turner was set to be of British descent.

Watching Matthew leave the audition room, the casting director said to Jerry Bruckheimer, "I think Matthew Horner is good."

"Don't worry about it." Jerry Bruckheimer thought for a while and said, "Wait until all the auditions are done."