Chapter 83

Chapter 83

Days passed.

Kazir and the others were busy meeting the actors who were auditioning for the roles.

Renner Hector made sure to record the actors' auditions so they would have a clip to study later.

Since Kazir was a famous director with two successful movies under his belt, the actors and actresses were much more enthusiastic this time.

From now on, the roles that Kazir was interested in were Bryan Mills' daughter and ex-wife.

This was the third round of auditions and only seven actresses were left for the role of Bryan Mills' ex-wife.

To be honest, Kazir was not looking for someone so beautiful.

'As long as she can cry on camera and get hired for a small salary, I'm fine.'

"Most of these actresses are from CAA or freelancers."

Something he already expected. Kazir hired a casting director. Yes, it is a real job. The casting director's job was to find actors and actresses for the character roles based on what the director was looking for.

They were responsible for auditioning and filtering. The first audition was usually based on looks, if their looks met the criteria, they would pass and go on to the second round of auditions. The second audition was usually based on acting ability and they would be filtered into another round, the final round.

Kazir could not supervise all the jobs for the film. That's why the role of the casting director was important.

'Of course, the casting director I hired is from CAA. It's understandable that he would prefer CAA actors over other talent agencies. Besides, that's what I want.'

Having problems with WMA would just be a waste of his time.

"Hello, I'm Famke Janssen. I'm here for the role of Lenore Mills-St. John."

"..."

Kazir stared at the woman. The actress was known for her role as Jean Grey in X-Men.

'I heard Famke Janssen is the Bond girl in 007 last time. I think it was Goldeneye in 1995.'

Famke Janssen got the role of Lenore Mills in the original trilogy of Taken. However, the timeline had changed and it was now December 1996. Famke Janssen was too young and beautiful for the part.

But Kazir said nothing and let the woman audition.

'Should I hire her?'

Kazir thought. It was not a problem to hire Famke because her salary was not that high. She also had a nice acting style.

'Let's wait for all the actresses to audition before we decide.'

"Thank you, Miss Janssen."

'Is she usually like this, or is it because she's preparing for the role?'

The actresses who made it to the second round were given part of the script and signed non-disclosure agreements. Presumably, Brianna Evans studied the script.

"Miss Evans, I want to see you cry."

... That was a little out of context from Kazir. Fortunately, Brianna Evans understood him.

The woman closed her eyes... When she opened them, tears began to flow.

"Cut--"

Instinctively, Kazir stopped the audition.

Everyone looked at him.

"... Prepare the set. Is Liam Neeson in the building? I want to see her act with him."

"Um, I think Liam Neeson is practicing with Tae-Won Park right now."

"Call him."

Kazir's heart beat faster...

'Action movie? This woman should be in a drama instead! She knows how to make someone emotional.'

Kazir knew a lot of actors who could stir people's emotions, especially when they found the right roles for them.

Robert Downey Jr. in his role as Iron Man.

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.

And Heath Ledger as the Joker... Heath Ledger may be the best method actor Kazir has ever seen.

'A mother... This woman is a mother. '

That was the thing he realized. Her tears, they were real. As if the woman had actually lost a child.

Suddenly, his instinct as a director awakened... He wanted this woman to shine.

'There are thousands of talented actresses in this field, but only a few can be recognized... I can't believe that someone like her was buried without receiving recognition and applause.'

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[I apologize because I might add another original character... Let's just say I'm influenced by Oshi No Ko and Act Age(anime/manga). I'm fascinated in the idea of Method Acting.]