Chapter 128

Chapter 128

The first round of auditions had officially begun. The long line of men was almost 700 and more. These 700 men were actors who wanted to prove themselves.

Most of them were freelancers who didn't have agents. And most of them were semi-amateurs who worked in small production crews. Some of them had experience in acting, in the theater or on the screen.

One thing was for sure, most of them went to the audition hoping to get cast.

Taken was a successful blockbuster. The film has already crossed the $500 million mark. Kazir Grey became a billion-dollar director, as his three films together grossed more than $1 billion.

Even though the odds were against them, these actors didn't lose hope. It would be more depressing if they didn't try.

So, one by one, the men wrote down their information and handed over photocopies of their documents and 2×2 ID pictures.

The casting director and other members of the production crew took a few minutes to look at each actor. Their requirements were simple, as long as they met the basic John Wick look, they would call them.

Unfortunately for these 700 men, they had no information about the role, especially John Wick. They had no idea who he was, his age, his looks, his affiliations.

But one thing was clear, John Wick was the protagonist because, well, the title of the movie was John Wick, obviously.

Only selected actors had any idea who John Wick was. They were privileged enough to read that part of the script.

"Sir, can you please take off your shirt? You know the drill."

The casting director maintained his stoic expression as he looked at the man. Trying to hide his interest.

They just gave each actor a few minutes to show off.

"Yes."

The man, Viggo Mortensen, casually removed his shirt. He knew this was standard procedure. Auditions for action movies require this kind of request.

Viggo Mortensen had been in Hollywood since the 1980s. He appeared in movies like Carlito's Way, Daylight and G.I. Jane. His most notable role was in Lord of the Rings as Aragorn. Although this role would be around the 2000s and his future was still unknown.

Although Viggo Mortensen has been cast in several movies, he unfortunately didn't receive an invitation for John Wick. He didn't read the script, he was completely clueless. He just understood that this movie could be his way to stardom.

Viggo Mortensen thought he and Liam Neeson were on the same level, but Taken just gave Liam Neeson the push he needed. Now the man was a certified 1st tier actor.

He got up and left the apartment to get better reception.

-- We want to tell you that you have passed the audition. We recommend that you start training your body from now on in case you get the role. Keep your hair long, around shoulder length, and maintain your beard.

"Y- Yes, thank you very much."

Even though he went to many auditions, he was still happy that he passed . At least he felt that his hard work was worth it.

The call ended quickly. The crew had more actors to contact. They would filter the actors until the worthy ones were left.

[Viggo Mortensen picture]

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[So I'm going to announce something that might cause you to drop this novel. But I have to say it anyway. I want my novel to be as realistic as possible... So Keanu Reeves will not be John Wick].

I have reasons why:

1.) Keanu Reeves looks too young to play an old veteran assassin.

2.) He is busy with The Matrix.

3.) His salary will probably be over $5 million. Something that Grey Pictures can hardly afford. The expected production cost of John Wick is only $25 million.

4.) The chances of Keanu Reeves signing a trilogy and cameo deals are very slim.

5.) As if Keanu Reeves will accept the role of John Wick so easily. He has a lot of scripts to choose from. Note that Keanu is at his peak in the 90s.

There you have it. You can spam this novel with 1 star, I respect your decision.