Chapter 236: Gathering (III)

Waking up in the morning, Luo Quan called room service and asked the front desk to send her breakfast.

Originally, Luo Quan thought the breakfast here would be the classic Western combination of bread, sandwiches, milk, and fried eggs, but the waiter pushed a dining cart directly to her.

The dining cart had two layers, full of food.

The top was basically meat such as smoked sausages, bacon, and fried fish sticks, while the bottom was staple food such as toast and muffins, and there was also a bottle of steaming pure milk in a transparent glass bottle.

Luo Quan said to the waiter: "This is too much, I can't finish it."

The waiter said while placing breakfast on the table in the living room: "It doesn't matter, just leave it if you can't finish it. After you finish your meal, call us to come up and clean it up."

Luo Quan hesitated for a long time, but finally didn't say the words "too wasteful".

Star-rated hotels naturally have the style of star-rated hotels. These breakfasts are not precious ingredients like caviar, foie gras, or truffles, so the hotel owner won't feel distressed no matter how much is wasted.

Moreover, even in China, which advocates frugality and prohibits extravagance and waste, don't the leftovers in ordinary hotels get poured out basin by basin?

Luo Quan didn't struggle much, and after the waiter left, she enjoyed her breakfast comfortably.

As for the taste, it can only be said to be okay.

It's better than the bread and milk bought in the store, but it can't be called delicious.

Based on the choice of trying not to waste, Luo Quan stuffed as much of the more valuable food as possible into her stomach, such as meat and milk.

"Burp!" After Luo Quan was full, she let out a milk burp.

At the same time, she also received a message from Gao Liang:

"Sister, we have already had breakfast. Are you up?"

Is this treating her like a lazy pig? Luo Quan was speechless at this message and replied: "I've also finished breakfast. Go straight to the audition site?"

"Okay... are you putting on makeup?"

"Do I need to?"

"Then Seifert and I will come over immediately."

Half a minute later, a knock on the door sounded. Luo Quan picked up the backpack she had already packed and opened the door.

Today, her outfit was slightly more sophisticated than usual when going out: dark blue jeans, a white T-shirt, a sky-blue shirt, and a ponytail, looking quite British.

It's just missing a pair of large round-framed glasses, but unfortunately, she is not nearsighted.

It is worth mentioning that all the outfits on Luo Quan, except for the shoes, are Chanel.

Of course, this kind of daily casual wear is generally not very expensive, adding up to only a few thousand yuan.

Opening the door, she saw Gao Liang and Seifert. The former also didn't put on makeup and had a hairstyle that looked quite elegant at first glance, but like a chicken coop upon closer inspection.

Luo Quan thought about it carefully and felt it was at the same level as those non-mainstream styles from ten years ago.

However, the looks of the two are on the same level.

As for Seifert, he was in a suit and leather shoes with a slicked-back hair, a professional agent's style.

Although his looks are not bad, he is not an artist and doesn't need to rely on his face to eat when working.

"Oh..." Seifert was about to praise Luo Quan after seeing her, but was stopped by the alert Luo Quan raising her hand.

"Stop! Praising once is enough. Do you have to praise every morning after calling?"

Seifert smiled: "Isn't praising beautiful ladies a compulsory course for gentlemen? The UK is a country of gentlemen. In Chinese terms, I call this 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'."

Luo Quan frowned: "Stop being poor. Gao Liang's protagonist is decided, but my female lead hasn't been settled yet. If I go late and get snatched by someone else, I'll make you a martyr instead of a gentleman!"

As she said this, she passed between the two, moving swiftly.

Seifert was helpless: "Your sister is getting fiercer."

Gao Liang rolled his eyes at him: "It's because you talk too much."

The place chosen by the two great directors for auditions is the National Theatre in the UK, located in the southern part of the Thames River, consisting of three theaters. Wonderful plays are staged every week, and you can often see big-name stars and well-known directors coming here to enjoy plays.

The theater's opening time is usually at night, and it is occasionally open in the afternoon. There are usually no programs in the morning.

However, the mornings at the National Theatre in the UK these days are still wide open and exceptionally lively.

Many nearby residents have heard more or less that two well-known directors are auditioning actors for new plays at the Olivier Theatre and the Lyttelton Theatre of the National Theatre in the UK, respectively.

The reason the theater is so generous is mainly because many of the actors auditioned by the two directors come from the UK.

To be honest, because of the prevalence of drama, the acting skills of local British actors are well-known in the world. Many actors have had years of drama performance experience before filming movies, are not stage-frightened, and have very solid professional qualities.

Especially those old actors who have aged, as long as you see them appearing in movies, it is a guarantee of quality.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the two famous directors requisitioned the National Theatre in the UK during the day.

The audition actually started a week ago, but those days were all auditioning for some minor roles with not many scenes. Although many famous actors came here, it didn't attract too much attention overall.

From here, one can actually see the two directors' pursuit of excellence in film work. Even for minor roles, they have to audition to see if they are suitable for filming. The birth of a masterpiece often cannot be separated from these nitpicking details.

After the minor roles were basically selected, the two directors began to audition for the protagonists and major supporting roles with more scenes.

Because the themes of the two movies are different and the planned release times are not in the same year, there is not much competitive relationship, and actors don't have to consider schedule conflicts. Often, after auditioning for Director Ford's "Lord of the Rings", they run to audition for Director Carnason's "Titanic".

Luo Quan certainly doesn't intend to step on two boats. The reason is very simple, that is, she can't act in "Titanic".

It's not because of the temperament problem Seifert said.

It's mainly because the male lead has been designated as Gao Liang.

If she goes to audition again, it would be fine if she wasn't selected, but if she was selected, then she and Gao Liang would be the male and female leads of "Titanic".

Never think of this as a story in film history. She doesn't know about things that haven't happened, but she has watched the plot of the movie countless times, whether it's the cut version or the uncut version!

In "Titanic", the male and female leads have intimate scenes and kissing scenes. Regardless of whether a stunt double is used, once the movie is released, she doesn't know about abroad, but the public opinion in China will definitely explode instantly. Luo Quan doesn't even dare to think about the consequences.

As for the family, Luo Quan guessed that her father would most likely break Gao Liang's legs and then send him to a British court.

Therefore, for the sake of everyone, Luo Quan will never act in this "Titanic" no matter what, even if she knows it is a movie that will go down in history.

By comparison, "Lord of the Rings" is very suitable for her. Although there are not many shots, it doesn't require any acting skills. Just be a vase quietly. After all, the elf princess character she plays fits her looks perfectly.

The most important point is that the whole movie doesn't have any restricted scenes. This is rare in Western movies.

Many Western movies, whether they are art films or popcorn commercial films, will more or less add some restricted plots, including but not limited to passionate scenes, exposure, and even full nudity.

And in China, now even kissing scenes have to be covered up, and you can't even think about others. If you dare to film it, the SARFT will dare to ban it.

The two situations have their own advantages and disadvantages, which are mainly related to the cultural differences between the East and the West.

The West is open, thinking that actors appear for art, and the audience appreciates art, so there is nothing to be ashamed of.

And China is more implicit and introverted, and also has to consider younger audiences. In the absence of a rating system, a one-size-fits-all approach is also the best way, including games, novels, and other fields.

A bit off-topic. In short, in Luo Quan's view, "Lord of the Rings" is the most suitable movie for her, none of them. For the position of the female lead, she is determined to win this time.

The three took a taxi to the entrance of the Royal Theatre in the UK and waved to different theaters.

Luo Quan went to the Olivier Theatre where Director Ford is located.

This is the largest of the three theaters, which can accommodate more than 1,200 spectators to watch at the same time. The auditorium is designed in a fan shape. This refers to the Epidaurus Theatre in Greece. The latter is the perfect embodiment of ancient Greek architectural art and is also the source of design inspiration for many modern theaters!

Before stepping into the gate of the Olivier Theatre, Luo Quan was stopped by the staff maintaining the scene: "Hello, are you here to participate in Director Ford's actor audition?"

"Of course."

"Does your agent have an appointment?"

"I don't have an agent, but I had an appointment with Director Ford before. I have the message record here." Luo Quan said and was about to turn over the message record with Director Ford to show him.

"Sorry, without an appointment or the permission of Director Ford's assistant, we cannot let you in for the audition today."

"Why? I heard that anyone could come and try it a few days ago."

"A few days ago, it was auditioning for minor roles. Because this movie needs a large number of extras, anyone can come to audition, but today it is auditioning for protagonists and major supporting roles, and the requirements are relatively high."

"Of course, if you have a degree certificate in acting, a first-class actor certificate, or long-term theater performance experience proof, you can also go in."

Luo Quan has been debuted for so long, and it seems that no one has issued her any singer certificate.

She won an award not long ago, but it definitely can't be used here.

She frowned and asked: "I have always been a singer before and don't have these certificates and proofs."

"But as a singer, I am quite famous. My name is Luo Quan. You should have heard of it, right?"

To be honest, this is the first time Luo Quan has been so unconfident about her fame.

"I have indeed heard of this name, but I usually prefer to listen to classical music, opera, and watch Shakespearean plays. If you are a pop singer, I might not necessarily know you."

"Your hobbies are quite old-fashioned." Luo Quan was unable to complain.

Originally, she didn't want to trouble Director Ford, but there was no way, so she could only call him.

Luo Quan dialed the private number Director Ford gave her. It was very dramatic, and also within her expectation, the call was not connected in the end.

"Probably busy." Luo Quan looked up, her expression a bit embarrassed.

There was also a male star passing by Luo Quan, seeing that she seemed to have encountered some trouble, and even spoke a few words for her:

"For God's sake, just let Luo Quan in. She is the pop little diva who has been exploding in fame recently. If you miss such a great beauty, this is the loss of this movie."

"Yeah, Luo Quan is not a nobody." A middle-aged male star behind also echoed.

Among these people, Luo Quan knows some, and some have only heard of them.

However, Luo Quan is very grateful that everyone is willing to help her.

Of course, not everyone is so generous. Several female stars are also whispering and being sarcastic. After all, Luo Quan is a girl, and these female stars are competitors.

The staff is not a rigid person. Stopping Luo Quan is her duty. Of course, she won't just stand there stupidly.

"How about this, you wait here for a while, I'll go in and ask Director Ford."

"No problem." Luo Quan smiled and nodded. This staff member's attitude has been very good from beginning to end, and what she said was also about the matter and not the person, so her attitude was also very friendly.

After deciding, she called her companion to help her watch, then turned and ran into the theater.

About a few minutes later, this person came back, followed by a middle-aged man with a big beard wearing a vest, who was Director Ford's assistant, Mann.

Speaking of which, Luo Quan was still a bit disappointed. According to the routine in cool novels, shouldn't Director Ford run out with fear and invite her to go in immediately?

Then she smiled evilly, walked past those women with her head held high, and slapped their faces strongly.

However, returning to reality, she also understood that she hadn't reached this level yet, and she couldn't do such an offensive thing.

Being aggressive and high above has never been her style.

"Miss Luo Quan, sorry for forgetting to tell you about this. This is a loophole in our work!" Mann apologized to Luo Quan as soon as he came up.

Fortunately, he bumped into the staff at the theater door just now and learned that Luo Quan was blocked outside the theater, so he came out to pick her up. Fortunately, he didn't disturb Director Ford, otherwise, a scolding would be inevitable.

Luo Quan's smile remained unchanged: "It's okay, it's duty, I understand."

Then, Director Ford's assistant cleared the way, and Luo Quan walked into the Olivier Theatre openly.

The female stars behind stared at her. Seeing this scene, where was there any jealousy in their hearts? They were already half cold.

They knew that the position of the female lead in this "Lord of the Rings" probably had no suspense.

Because after this assistant came out, he didn't even look at the many women at the scene! ===== CHAPTER 237 =====