Beast (7)

 

‘spt studio’ of 50,000 pyeong.

It’s late morning. This incredibly spacious set complex where most of the filming of ‘The Beast and Beauty’ will take place. Currently, set construction here is approximately 80% complete. Some sets have already been completed, while others are in their final stages.

Among such sets, the first set to be completed stands out.

It was a set banquet hall.

A banquet hall with dazzling patterns, from the overflowing chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to the floor and pillars. Even the piano painted white and gold. It was a place where the bond between ‘The Beast’ and ‘Beauty Bella’ would later build up, but now, over a hundred production crew members from ‘The Beast and Beauty’ were gathered there. A large desk in the center and various refreshments placed on it.

It really looks like a banquet.

However, the reason they are busy setting up is not because they are holding a banquet, but because they are busy preparing for a grand script reading that will be held soon. I could see that the script reading was imminent as I watched him move his hands and feet without even blinking.

yet.

“hello-”

The first guest entered the banquet hall filled with test cameras and production crews. He was a supporting Hollywood actor in ‘The Beast and Beauty.’ The middle-aged male actor who plays the father of ‘Beautiful Bella’ among the villagers and the connecting point between ‘Beast’ and ‘Beautiful Bella’ in the beginning, his eyes widened slightly as soon as he entered the banquet hall.

“oh.”

I was really impressed by the scale and set. Therefore, he wandered around the banquet hall before even taking his seat.

How well it was made.

‘Of course, the quality is considerable, right? I feel like I’ve entered the ‘Beast and Beauty’ world.’

It was a quality that made it seem like a ‘beast’ would pop out at any moment. As he walked around the banquet hall, actors were added one after another. They were mostly supporting actors, and they all had their own roles.

“Hello- wow! “The banquet hall is huge??”

“Haha, it’s several times more gorgeous than I thought!”

“It was made with real intention.”

Rather than preparing for the script reading, I was busy looking around the set banquet hall. It was a natural behavior, and it was entirely deserved. ‘The Beast and Beauty’ is a live-action film that is a hot topic around the world, and even for the actors who knew the scenario, it was similar to the picture they had imagined in their memories. In terms of quality, it was more than that.

Anyway, like that.

“Is this the ‘Beast’ piano?”

“Look at this! “The texture of the patterns is amazing!”

The actors, who were watching the set banquet hall as if they were salty, barely managed to sit down in their seats. The empty space on the large ㅁ-shaped desk with the role cards on it is gradually being filled. The actors had a pleasant conversation even though they were belatedly unfolding the script. The overall atmosphere of the script reading was generally friendly. If I had to compare it to ‘Clierot: Birth of a Villain’, that part had a serious feel, while this one had a lively feel.

Of course, stories about Kang Woo-jin were on the lips of the Hollywood actors who arrived.

“Has anyone seen Kang Woo-jin from ‘The Beast’?”

“Oh, I saw it! “You appeared on ‘The Tonight Show.’”

“No, no, I’m talking about what I saw in person. Has anyone actually seen that actor?”

“I saw you at a fashion party the other day. “Although it is only for a moment.”

“Oh, how do you feel?”

“Well, I can’t guarantee that I only saw it in passing, but it seemed like a very cynical atmosphere. Since the same work is coming out, shall we say hello? I tried it, but it failed. “It’s a bit difficult to talk to.”

“Hmm, just by looking at the broadcast, you can see a bit of a cold side.”

No matter what anyone says, the hottest actor in Hollywood was Kang Woo-jin, and the same was true in ‘Beast and Beauty’ itself. Next, Miley Kara was added to the topic that was making a lot of noise with Kang Woo-jin.

“It looks like the ‘Beast’ saved ‘Beautiful Bella’ before even filming.”

“iced coffee! That incident! Kang Woo-jin saved Miley from being attacked! Looking at the article, the incident was really scary, right? “If Woojin wasn’t at the music video shooting site, it would have been a big problem.”

“Looking at some articles, I see that Kang Woo-jin has a similar heroic story in Korea.”

“The more I look at him, the more interesting he is.”

The conversation between the two main actors deepens. The subject also gradually grew in size. From the KARA attack case that is currently heating up Hollywood, the works that Kang Woo-jin is filming or preparing for, his ‘Nopaku’ interview, etc. Meanwhile, about 100 staff members were seated around the L-shaped desk where the actors were sitting, and quite a few reporters and ‘World Disney Pictures’ officials who had been permitted to enter were also there.

The number of people was well over 200.

It was then.

“hello.”

A top Hollywood actress, who is brown on the top of her head but turns blonde towards her shoulders, appeared to greet me. Some people mistook her for Miley Cara. But no. She was Maria Armas. Maria, who is not on good terms with Miley Cara, greeted the actors gathered in this large banquet hall, but sat down right away.

‘hmm-‘

She looked around, not participating in the loud conversation, to see if there were any actors she was particularly close to. Neither Kang Woo-jin nor Miley Kara have arrived yet. It was time for Maria, whose interest had cooled, to look down at the scenario.

-Sigh.

A top actress who made an additional entrance with blonde hair. Unlike Maria, she greets people very warmly. She was Miley Kara, who played the role of ‘Beautiful Bella’. When Kara appeared, the excitement level in the already noisy script reading room soared.

“Miley! long time no see!”

“You’ve been through something big, are you okay?”

“Everyone is busy talking about that right now, nice to meet you Miley!”

Miley Kara responds with a smile to actors and staff, etc.

“Thank you everyone for your concern. But the incident itself is quite old, and I’m really okay with it. “I’m alive.”

“Hahaha, of course he came here because he’s alive!”

Kara appears and the atmosphere heats up. Maria watched the scene in silence.

“······joy.”

She didn’t particularly like this overheating. No, to be precise, as always, Kara was not very good.

‘Why are you so pretty? As expected, I don’t like it.’

Therefore, Maria, not even paying attention to Kara, just handed over the scenario. But Kara, who was sitting two seats away from her, spoke to her first. She almost whispered.

“Maria, since we are filming the same project anyway, why don’t we say hello? “There are reporters too, right?”

Maria glanced at the reporters who were currently busy taking pictures of the actors sitting on the simple chairs nearby and sighed briefly.

“W-Okay, come on, Miley. Have you been through something dangerous? “I’m glad nothing happened.”

Kara laughed a little at the loss of rhythm in the lines.

“I put some sincerity in my concerns, but thank you. And I told you this and that earlier.”

“what?”

“no.”

Kara expressed her gratitude for the information about Kang Woo-jin, but Maria narrowed her eyes and looked like she had no idea what was going on.

It was then.

-Sure.

A black-haired man, the only Korean actor here, entered the set banquet hall, greeting in a low tone.

“hello.”

He immediately monopolizes the attention of hundreds of foreigners.

It was Kang Woo-jin.

Woojin reacted calmly even though he was deceived into a situation where interest exploded, but his poker face was strong.

‘Wow – look at the humans, there are so many.’

Inside, there was a bit of tension. Woojin sat in the seat marked ‘Beast’ among the role cards on the desk. Greetings and questions were immediately poured out to the actors, including Miley Cara, who was sitting across from them.

“Woojin, how are you feeling?”

There were many Hollywood actors in this set banquet hall, but none of them were visible to Kang Woo-jin. The only person he cares about right now is Miley Kara. Soon, the first thought that Kang Woojin had as he made eye contact with Kara was:

“···It’s not bad.”

“thank god.”

It was that she was fine. Do you have a lot of free time?

‘What, are you just worrying about me for no reason? but. ‘You must have met a lot of men.’

As if the confession attack from before was Kang Woo-jin’s dream.

But in fact, Kang Woo-jin was mistaken.

‘Ah! Why is it so hard to make eye contact!’

Because the blonde Kara was struggling alone right now.

Meanwhile, same LA.

Among the ‘Big Five’ film companies, it was ‘Universal Movies’. There were many familiar faces at a studio within a large film company. Joseph Felton, a giant black man, Megan Stone sitting with her legs crossed, etc. All of the more than 20 people were members of the production team of ‘John ​​Persona.’

So of course.

“hmm-”

Danny Landis, a great Hollywood director, was also included.

It was the ‘John Persona’ team that recently started pre-production, and is currently in the first production meeting, including director Danny Lands with a half-bald head. A lot of things were being discussed along with the PPT. Scenario, actor casting, key taps to be added, overall shooting schedule, etc.

If you get the initial design right, it will run without problems. Even if the framework is well-made, movie production can be noisy at any time.

Therefore, initial build-up is even more important.

Whatever it was, the discussion on future filming schedules shifted to actor casting. Megan Stone, the caddy, appeared in front, and several Hollywood actors were displayed on the medium-sized screen.

“This is the first list of actors.”

Director Danny, who was looking at the Gaan casting board, rubbed his chin. He caught my eye from the Korean actor who appeared at the top of the screen. Clearly, it was Kang Woo-jin, the male lead of ‘John ​​Persona’.

‘The male lead’s worldview accounts for a large portion of the content of ‘John Persona’.’

Therefore, the actors to be cast in the future had to match Kang Woo-jin and the mask well. Any movie wouldn’t do that, but ‘John Persona’ in particular was several times more important because the main character was so important. Next, several Hollywood actors appear in the director’s gaze. Top actors who are outstanding and have great power.

From the female lead to several villains, etc.

At this time.

-Sigh.

While the briefing was in progress, the giant Joseph came next to Director Danny.

“Director.”

His voice is quiet, as if he is about to say something secret.

“There are still many hurdles to overcome, but it seems that ‘Universal Movies’ is even considering a sequel to ‘John ​​Persona.’”

“······series?”

“yes. “They requested up to three episodes from me, and it has now been delivered to the screenwriter who wrote ‘John ​​Persona.’”

“You’re looking at the long term.”

“I saw potential in the scenario.”

“so?”

“I will also inform the director in advance. “This is still the starting point for Part 1, but please consider it during production.”

“Have you decided to do it?”

Joseph smiles slightly.

“I’m a freelancer. “I also spent a lot of time on ‘John ​​Persona.’”

“Right.”

Coach Danny, who nodded slowly, asked something else.

“They expect ‘John ​​Persona’ to be part 3 – so shouldn’t they cast Kang Woo-jin first rather than me? “It won’t be a big problem if the director is replaced, but the male lead will be replaced because it’s German.”

“That’s right, this time I plan to move quickly and not be late.”

At this time.

-smart.

An additional foreigner entered the studio where the meeting was in full swing with a knock. It was a key tap additionally cast by Joseph. Since the ‘John Persona’ was very action-oriented, the key staff member who had just entered was naturally an action-related person.

But it looks quite familiar. Joseph introduced such a man.

“This is Ethan Smith, who has joined our team. Ethan, please take care of me.”

“I will leave it up to you.”

He has a big nose, and he has a relationship with Kang Woo-jin in ‘Beneficial Evil’, and he made the CQC in ‘Beneficial Evil’ several times more spectacular.

“I will leave it up to you.”

It was stunt coordinator Ethan Smith.

About an hour later, the reading of ‘The Beast and Beauty’.

Before you know it, the set banquet hall is completely packed. Not only the actors, but also the main production staff of ‘The Beast and Beauty’. The script reading had already begun. Of course, the actor introduction was done by director Bill Lautner, who was sitting at the head of the L-shaped desk and wearing black horn-rimmed glasses on the tip of his nose.

“Kang Woo-jin, who plays the role of ‘Beast’.”

Starting with Woojin Kang, Kara and Maria Armas. And the names of all actors other than the main and supporting actors were called. Finally, director Bill Lautner introduced himself and laid out the ‘Beast and Beauty’ scenario, and everyone from the actors to the officials behaved the same way. Reporters were busy taking pictures. For reference, the group songs that will be inserted in between songs are put together separately later.

About 10 minutes passed?

“Bella! Bella!! “Where on earth has this child gone?”

The beginning of the script reading for ‘Beast and Beauty’ was focused on ‘Beauty Bella’ rather than ‘Beast’. It was after several actors’ lines that she crossed over to the ‘Beast’ castle.

Soon, Miley Kara and Kang Woo-jin’s first lines spread throughout the reading room.

There was no big problem.

but.

“hmm?”

Director Bill Lautner watched the actors’ lines and performances without much directing from the beginning.

‘Miley – something now.’

Kang Woo-jin and Dae-chi realized something strange about Miley Kara. Thanks to that.

“wait for a sec.”

The director stopped the proceedings for the first time 30 minutes after the reading and directed Kara, who was sitting nearby, while all the actors were watching.

“Miley, why are you already looking at ‘The Beast’ with affection?”