sbdcsierra Chapter 1297, page 1306: Please begin your performance!
Chapter 1297, page 1306: Please begin your performance!
Chapter 1297, page 1306: Please begin your performance!
The Yoyogi Park area, where the opening red carpet ceremony had just concluded, was still bustling with people.
On the one hand, during the Tokyo International Film Festival, the festival venue will host a variety of events, including but not limited to film screenings, offline promotions, art exhibitions, film presentations, as well as various open-air performances and carnival activities.
On the other hand, celebrities from all over the world also frequently appear at the event, taking photos and signing autographs, giving tourists and fans a huge sense of surprise.
These past two weeks have seen one of the highest densities of celebrities in the world.
What if Harrison Ford, who came before Naoki-san, doesn't come?
Sitting in the back seat of the car, Itō Osamu looked out the window at the crowd and asked.
"Not coming?"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head. He didn't believe there was an artist who couldn't be swayed by $500 million. However, if they really didn't come...
"Then find someone else! He's not the only male star in Hollywood!"
Sean Connery, who starred in "You Only Live Twice," was in his prime; Al Pacino, who starred in "The Godfather," was at the peak of his acting career; Tom Cruise was rising to fame after starring in "Top Gun"; and Sylvester Stallone received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for "First Blood."
The phrase "a constellation of stars, a dazzling spectacle" perfectly describes Hollywood today. It's not just a golden age for the Japanese entertainment industry, but also a golden age for Hollywood itself!
Besides, if all else fails, he could always approach Michael Jackson and have him star in the film. After all, in Europe and America, the King of Pop's fame and popularity are no less than that of any celebrity.
"..." Shuichi Itō sighed, "As expected, everything was going according to Naoki-san's plan~"
"No, I just made the plan and then let it develop as it was."
For a moment, Naoki Nagayama felt as if something had possessed him, and quickly shook his head.
In short, the world has an astonishingly high tolerance for error, so there's no need to worry.
"Ah"
After a brief conversation, the car finally arrived at its destination.
The executive committee of the Tokyo International Film Festival arranged a special venue for Naoki Nagayama's audition, located on the third floor of the NHK Hall.
The employees of Shuyou naturally had to serve their boss's project, and Masataka Komori and Kyō Kijima had already been diligently helping out at the site.
When the two arrived, there were already many actors in the reception room, of various skin colors, and several of them looked very familiar.
"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, you've come!"
When Masataka Komori saw the two bosses arrive, he quickly led them to the audition room inside.
“We have already had the people who came to audition fill out the application forms and then given them the scripts they need to perform.”
Kijima Kyō promptly interjected:
"We even arranged for a translator to translate the specific procedures for them!"
"Then I'll have to trouble you all."
Naoki Nagayama took the registration form and asked,
"Do you have any Harrison Ford ones?"
"Have!"
Kijima quickly pointed to one of the registration forms.
Harrison Ford arrived very early.
"Haha~" Naoki Nagayama winked at Shuichi Itō, "Shuichi-san, I told you he'd come, didn't I~"
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At this point, Itō Shuuichi thoroughly demystified foreign celebrities. They're all just working people, trying to make money.
Naoki Nagayama glanced at it briefly and said to Masataka Komori:
"Alright, let's invite them in one by one for the audition, according to their rank!"
"Hi!"
Yoshihiko Noda, who was working in the office of a Chiba prefectural assemblyman, suddenly heard his mobile phone ring.
This was also sponsored by the Shuyou Group. You should know that in those days, a mobile phone was considered a high-end home appliance, which allowed people to communicate with others anytime and anywhere. Ordinary people usually used pagers and then used phone cards to call public phones to return messages.
This mobile phone number was known only to a few close friends and family members.
"Moshi moshi, this is Yoshihiko Noda!"
"Noda-kun~" A familiar, gentle voice came from the cell phone, "It's me, Yoshimura Otomo!"
"Ah! Otomo-san!"
Noda Yoshihiko's tone suddenly became enthusiastic, after all, the other party was a big spender!
How have you been lately?
"Everything's fine, everything's fine." Yoshimura Otomo greeted him with a smile, "How's everything at Noda-kun's house?"
TOEFL, all is well.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yoshihiko Noda asked:
"Otomo-san, why are you calling all of a sudden? Did something happen?"
"Noda-kun does have something to do."
Yoshimura Otomo paused slightly, thinking about how to communicate with Noda Yoshihiko and persuade him to give up his newly acquired seat as a Chiba prefectural assembly member and instead run for a seat in the Diet.
"Did you know that Prime Minister Nakasone has already obtained the imperial edict to dissolve parliament? The House of Representatives is about to be re-elected!"
Noda Yoshihiko nodded:
"Of course. But this is standard procedure, isn't it? A new election is naturally required when the prime minister changes."
"But Takeshita Noboru isn't running for office!"
Yoshimura Otomo explained to Noda Yoshihiko, following Nagayama Naoki's version of events.
"Currently, the Takeshita faction has broken away from the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Nakasone has stepped down, and the Tanaka and Fukuda factions are already riddled with internal conflicts. The Liberal Democratic Party is on the verge of falling apart!"
"Yes, when I was discussing this with my seniors in the Chiba Council, I also sensed that a storm was brewing."
Yoshihiko Noda, being a politician, was quick-witted.
"Does Otomo-san have something on his mind when he suddenly says that?"
“That’s absolutely right!” Yoshimura Otomo said. “The Liberal Democratic Party’s hidden dangers are about to erupt, and it is very likely to split in the future. The opposition Socialist Party and other smaller parties may form a coalition government. However, before that, the political scene will be very chaotic for at least one or two years.”
"Only in muddy waters can one fish."
“We, the alumni, have some ties with the Socialist Party, but not close ones, so we want to push Noda to run for the House of Representatives so that the alumni can have a representative in the Diet!”
"ah?!!"
Yoshihiko Noda was surprised. Although he was very self-aware, he had only recently been elected as a member of the Chiba Prefectural Assembly!
To send him to run for Congress? Isn't that going too far?!
"Noda's career path, if he's slow at one step, will be slow at every step."
Yoshimura Otomo encouraged him.
"Now is a once-in-a-decade opportunity. If you can successfully enter the House of Representatives, you will be able to enter the political center two terms earlier. This is an excellent opportunity for both your qualifications and expanding your network!"
"If all goes well, perhaps in a few years, Mr. Noda will be able to occupy a high position in the central government, and may even have a chance to become prime minister."
"Our tree-loving community will do everything in our power to help you in this matter!!!"
"!!"
Hearing Yoshimura Otomo's words, especially the phrase "helping with all our might," Noda Yoshihiko felt as if a fire had been ignited in his heart!
Yes, who wouldn't want to hold great power at a young age!
During his six months as a councilor in Chiba Prefecture, even with the support of his fellow tree enthusiasts, he felt that everything he did was fraught with constraints, and achieving any significant accomplishments seemed even more unattainable.
If you want to follow the proper path, it might take more than a decade of hard work to enter the central government. But if you seize this opportunity, you can rise to the top in one step!
"Is what Otomo-san said true?" Yoshihiko Noda was still a little hesitant. "Will Kiyuu really help me?"
"Of course!"
Yoshimura Hirotomo's tone was firm.
"In addition to campaign funds, we will also go all out on publicity."
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Being a politician, Yoshihiko Noda didn't immediately agree. Instead, he spoke into the phone...
"Otomo-san, you're saying this so suddenly, I haven't prepared anything yet. This is a big deal, I need time to think it over carefully."
"Haha, of course!"
Yoshimura Daitomo said,
"However, Mr. Noda, please decide as soon as possible. The political situation is changing rapidly, and the window of opportunity can close at any time!"
"Hi, I'll think about it as soon as possible!"
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After hanging up, Yoshihiko Noda put down his cell phone and took a deep breath. He had been suppressing his excitement since the beginning.
He placed his hand on his chest and could even feel his heart pounding inside. It was ambition stirring within him!
Which politician wouldn't be tempted by such an opportunity to rise to the top in one step?
"Should I agree to run for a seat in the House of Representatives?!" "Am I qualified? What about my responsibilities to Chiba Prefecture?"
A series of questions flooded my mind, calming my feverish head down a little.
Just then, an assistant walked in:
"Member Noda, I need your review of the budget regarding the Chiba Prefectural Assembly Hall's dilapidated state and the need to purchase safety measures. I suggest that members purchase helmets to wear during meetings, with a total budget of 50 yen."
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The Chiba Prefectural Assembly building has been in disrepair for years, and the government has been unable to afford renovations, causing councilors to worry about something falling from the ceiling when they go to meetings. The proposed solution? That councilors wear helmets during meetings?!
"I see."
Seeing such a perfunctory approach, and considering it was only a small matter of 50 yen, yet it was turned into a special budget application...
Noda Yoshihiko felt a chill run down his spine!
Is he going to be dealing with these kinds of trivial matters for the next four or five years?!
At this moment, the desire to enter the central government is incredibly strong!
"As expected," Yoshihiko Noda sighed, "I still want to hold onto power!"
Back to the audition for Jurassic Park.
After setting up the cameras in the room and getting some background information, Naoki Nagayama said to the foreign actors in front of him:
"Please start your show!"
The foreigner who had been sitting in the chair turned his head to look at the other side, where Kijima was holding up an image of a long-necked dragon.
Then, as if he had seen something unbelievable, the actor rubbed his eyes, then stood up with his eyes wide open and mouth agape.
"OMG!!" "That's a brachiosaurus?!"
The exaggerated expression perfectly conveyed the surprise!
This is the scene that Naoki Nagayama wanted the auditionees to perform: the scene when the male lead first saw a live dinosaur!
Many actors had performed this role before him.
Naoki Nagayama saw him pinching his thigh to see if he was dreaming, hiding behind a chair to show fear, and shouting as if he was frightened.
Naoki Nagayama heard OMG, WTF, Jesus Christ, Impossible, and other common expressions used when people were simply startled, thus fully learning the rich and varied slang and colloquialisms of the American people.
"Okay! Thank you!"
After the actors finished their performance, Naoki Nagayama nodded.
"Your performance was excellent. That's all for today. We'll evaluate your performance based on the audition footage and decide if you're suitable for the role. We might also invite you to audition for other roles."
We will contact your agent once we have the results.
"All right!" Perhaps Hollywood actors are all very enthusiastic, this actor smiled and shook hands with Naoki Nagayama and others, "I hope to be selected!"
Thank you for participating.
After seeing them off, Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Itō remarked with emotion:
"These American entertainers are so enthusiastic, I feel embarrassed to refuse them. They're so different from Japanese actors!"
Most Japanese entertainers, or rather, men in Eastern cultures, tend to be more introverted, and are not as extroverted as Americans in either their performances or their interpersonal interactions.
"Haha, that's why auditions don't give results on the spot."
Itō Shuichi smiled and said,
"Who knows if someone will actually attack me!"
"Hahaha, how could that be?"
The two smiled and then asked Masataka Komori to invite the next person to audition, and the next person happened to be Harrison Ford!
Harrison Ford entered and greeted Naoki Nagayama warmly:
"Director Nagayama, we meet again!"
"Ah, Mr. Ford!" Naoki Nagayama shook hands with him and said with a smile, "It seems Mr. Ford has agreed to participate?"
"Yes! Director Nagayama extended such a sincere invitation."
Harrison Ford took out the novel he was holding.
"Moreover, the novel has a very exciting plot, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what the movie adaptation will be like!"
Have you finished reading it?
"Of course, I didn't almost stay up all night reading novels!"
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After exchanging pleasantries, Naoki Nagayama introduced Harrison Ford to the other people present, including Shuichi Itō, Masataka Komori, and Kyō Kijima, all of whom were well-known directors in Japan.
Harrison Ford was somewhat surprised that four directors auditioned for a single role.
"This shows our full support for Naoki-san's film!" Shuichi Itō explained. "Naoki-san can use all of our best resources!"
Wow, that's a really big deal!
“Alright, Mr. Ford,” Naoki Nagayama said, “even though it’s settled, we can’t skip the proper procedures. The audition footage needs to be recorded. Is that alright?”
“Of course!” Harrison Ford was naturally confident in his acting skills. He took his sunglasses out of his jacket pocket and put them on. “I’m ready!”
"Okay, then let's follow the script's scenario: you're in an SUV, and you turn around and see the brachiosaurus from Jurassic Park for the first time."
Naoki Nagayama had Harrison Ford sit down, looking at the large image Kijima was holding up, and then gestured for Masataka Komori to begin recording.
"Please start your show!"
Harrison Ford, wearing sunglasses, turned his head as if he had seen something incredulous. He grabbed the back of his chair, stood up somewhat unsteadily, and then removed his sunglasses with both hands, revealing wide-eyed stares.
His breathing quickened, his mouth slightly open, and his eyes conveyed his surprise.
However, since the character is an experienced dinosaur biologist, there is no exaggerated fear, but rather the excitement of finally seeing what has been sought before one's eyes.
"Cut!" Naoki Nagayama unconsciously used director's terminology and clapped his hands. "Mr. Ford, your performance was brilliant!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Director Nagayama!"
Harrison Ford put away his glasses and said with a smile,
"When I was reading the novel, I would imagine the expression on the protagonist's face when he saw a live dinosaur."
"Haha. It seems Mr. Ford has made thorough preparations!"
"Of course. You always have to give the best performance to the director!"
During a lull in their conversation, Itō Shuichi joined in, as there were some things that needed his help to say:
"Mr. Ford, your acting skills have been recognized by us. Tree Friends Pictures will contact your agency to confirm the contract and the specific start date for filming will be communicated to you promptly."
"Okay, I'll keep my phone accessible with my agent."
"That's all for today," Naoki Nagayama said. "Let's stay in touch!"
"it is good!"
After seeing Harrison Ford off, Naoki Nagayama breathed a sigh of relief:
"The male lead has been found!"
"Haha, there's also the female lead and supporting roles!" Shuichi Itō patted Naoki Nagayama on the shoulder. "Keep up the good work!"
"Speaking of the female lead, which Japanese actress will be chosen?"
"Yes, it requires a knowledgeable demeanor, as well as a shrewd and capable image."
This was originally a film that combined Eastern and Western elements, and it needed to be successful not only in the Western market but also in the Japanese domestic market. Therefore, Naoki Nagayama naturally needed to find a local actor.
Which actress from the Showa era of Japan is best suited for an intellectual role?
(End of this chapter)