Los Angeles, Burbank, Capet Pictures.
Sharel was in a company meeting room with Ang Lee, the director of brokeback mountain, and Diana Ossana, the film's executive producer.
"Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger have both undergone cowboy training, but the two important female supporting roles have not yet been decided," Diana Ossana explained.
Sharel looked at the actresses' profiles on the table, quite a few had been contacted!
"Michelle Williams, Liv Tyler, and Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron..." Sharel was a little surprised as he read.
"What's the situation now?"
"Michelle Williams' audition was quite good; she can play Heath Ledger's wife in the film," Ang Lee explained.
"For Jake Gyllenhaal's wife in the film, we contacted Anne Hathaway. She was interested in participating, but she has other projects this year, and her schedule conflicts with ours."
brokeback mountain's filming schedule is three months, from June to August, and they will enter the set next month.
"What about Charlize Theron and Liv Tyler, have they been contacted?" Sharel asked again. Since Anne Hathaway doesn't have the availability, they certainly can't wait, especially since she currently only has a sweet princess image, with only the princess diaries having some recognition.
Charlize Theron is currently just a pretty face, not an oscar best actress winner, while Liv Tyler is currently the most famous.
The Elf Princess in the lord of the rings is incredibly beautiful and moving.
"It's not confirmed yet. We sent the script to their Agents and scheduled an audition for today!" Diana Ossana looked at Sharel and replied.
"Let's see then," Sharel thought, no wonder the two of them came to Capet Pictures together.
Soon after, Liv Tyler arrived. Ang Lee personally conducted the audition, while Sharel and Diana Ossana sat by and watched.
When Liv Tyler appeared in her cowboy outfit, Sharel's eyes lit up. The role in the film doesn't have many scenes, but it mainly involves scenes that push boundaries.
"How is it?" Sharel asked Ang Lee.
"There are no problems with her performance, as long as she can accept the film's scale," Ang Lee said with a smile.
"Let's see Charlize Theron this afternoon," Sharel felt that Liv Tyler's salary would be higher. Although it's an art-house film with not many scenes, he wanted to save money where possible.
"The scenery at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada, is very suitable for the film. brokeback mountain will primarily be filmed in Calgary, Alberta," Diana Ossana and Ang Lee had both visited the location and found it perfectly matched the director's vision for the story's setting.
"That's good!"
Sharel hoped that brokeback mountain would start filming as soon as possible; Capet Pictures needed more works.
In the afternoon, Charlize Theron also arrived at Capet Pictures, but Charlize Theron's appearance felt a bit different.
She looked a bit broad-shouldered and strong. Is this the South African diamond, Charlize Theron?
After asking others, Sharel learned that Charlize Theron had just finished filming monster, a crime film based on a true story.
She had gained thirty pounds, and monster only finished filming at the end of March. Charlize Theron was still losing weight.
brokeback mountain was set to start filming next month, and it was clear she wouldn't be ready in time; her appearance didn't fit.
"Let's go with Liv Tyler, Diana. Go talk to her Agent. The film needs to start shooting as soon as possible!"
Charlize Theron was indeed very good. monster was the film for which Charlize Theron won the oscar best actress winner, with her ugly and disfiguring performance!
Diana Ossana nodded. From a psychological perspective, Liv Tyler's commercial appeal was clearly higher than Charlize Theron's.
Charlize Theron came to the audition by herself today. After it ended, as she was just walking out the door to get into her car.
"Hi, Charlize!" Sharel also came out of the door and quickly walked up.
"Want to grab a coffee?"
"Mr. Capet, okay!" Charlize Theron was stunned for a moment, then agreed.
After getting into Charlize Theron's car, Sharel pointed out the route, and the two went into a coffee shop together.
"Mr. Capet, do you need something from me?" Charlize Theron asked, somewhat surprised, to the young producer sitting opposite her.
"Just call me Sharel," Sharel replied, taking a sip of coffee.
"It's nothing really, I just wanted to meet you and make a friend!"
"Oh," Charlize Theron was momentarily stunned. It was indeed a bit direct.
"brokeback mountain, am I not suitable?"
Sharel nodded and said with a smile, "Your current appearance doesn't fit. brokeback mountain is going to Canada to start filming next month."
Charlize Theron looked down at herself. Although she had already lost some weight, it would still take time to regain her previous good figure.
"It's too late. In September, I also have to join another crew for Head in the Clouds, which requires a perfect figure," Charlize Theron didn't seem too disappointed.
"You're very good. Before I came out, I looked at some information about monster. This kind of biographical film adapted from real cases has considerable appeal to critics and film artists," Sharel praised, looking at Charlize.
"Your disfiguring performance completely overshadowed your beauty. This requires considerable determination!"
"There are really not many people like you in Hollywood. I have high hopes for you."
"Thank you!" Charlize Theron debuted as a sexy and glamorous pretty face. monster was a big breakthrough, meant to show her acting skills.
"When will monster be released?"
"December, distributed by New Market Films. It's just a small independent film!"
"Aiming for Oscar, the right choice. Your groundbreaking performance alone is worth an academy award for best actress nomination," Sharel had a good impression of such a beautiful and hardworking actress.
"Oscar," Charlize Theron smiled.
"In the future, I'm sure we'll have opportunities to work together. I have to go, let's talk next time," Sharel prepared to leave after paying the bill.
"Okay, I hope to get a role from you!" Charlize Theron was certainly willing to get to know a new type of producer.
After the main actors for brokeback mountain were confirmed, the minor supporting roles were much simpler, handled by a dedicated casting director.
While Capet Pictures was busy with the editing of saw and sending it for AA rating, the summer box office battle had already begun.
20th Century Fox's x-men 2 fired the first shot of the summer, opening in 3,800 theaters in North America and raking in a staggering $85 million in its opening weekend.
Compared to Daredevil, which was released earlier in the year, the x-men series is 20th Century Fox's current flagship series, both in terms of box office and critical acclaim.
With the successful release of x-men and Spider-Man, Marvel Comics' influence also expanded with film commercialization, catching up to DC Comics' global influence.