However, this was also a reflection of his abilities, which was quite normal.
Compared to Steve Kevin, he was undoubtedly an ordinary person.
"Kevin."
"I'm Clark Greg. Dawson told me about the Jigsaw role, and I would like to play Jigsaw..."
"No problem."
"What?"
Clark Greg looked puzzled. He hadn't done anything yet, so how did he already get the role?
Kevin responded calmly, "I believe Dawson wouldn't joke about my future. Since he chose you, then you must be suitable for the role."
Kevin's words brought joy to both individuals present.
Unbeknownst to them, the main reason was that Kevin had been reborn; he knew the future.
Of course, it also had to do with the genre of the movie.
In the film industry, there are usually three scenarios: a play boosting an actor's popularity, an actor boosting the popularity of a play, or a fortunate combination of both.
In movies where a play boosts an actor's popularity, as long as the actor meets the basic requirements of the role, there is a high probability of success.
For movies where an actor boosts the popularity of a play, it's because of a specific actor's performance that the movie becomes successful.
As for the fortunate combination scenario, it means that a person coincidentally comes across a role that suits them and becomes successful.
These three types of movies are relatively easy to identify with some thought.
"Saw" was undoubtedly a movie where a play boosted an actor's popularity.
As long as the actor playing Jigsaw could convey the feeling that Kevin needed, the movie would be a hit regardless of who played the role.
Of course, this referred specifically to the character of Jigsaw.
As for the actor, they might not benefit too much.
However, regardless, it was a role that would make the audience remember the name, which would greatly benefit Clark Greg's future development as Coulson.
At the very least, it wouldn't be worse than his original career path.
Of course, Coulson was just the name in Kevin's mind.
His real name was Clark Greg.
With Kevin's answer, all three parties were satisfied, and the subsequent dinner was naturally quite enjoyable.
...
After a night had passed and the actors had been selected, Kevin, who had also set up the basic framework of the film crew, hurriedly started working. He applied for a leave of absence from school to dedicate his time to filming.
The plot of "Saw" primarily took place in several enclosed spaces, making the set design relatively simple. To save costs, Kevin, along with the assistant director, carefully selected a few spacious rooms near Hollywood and made the necessary modifications.
Unfortunately, New Line Cinema did not have its own studio, so they had to find suitable locations for indoor shooting. Fortunately, "Saw" didn't require complex settings, so they found a place nearby, made some slight adjustments to recreate the scenes accurately, and moved on to the most budget-consuming aspect.
That aspect involved the various torture devices that were integral to the entire "Saw" series. To achieve the best possible reproduction of the props needed in the storyline, Kevin spent half a month after distributing the script to seek out a medium-sized movie props company recommended by CAA. They specialized in producing the required props.
As the process progressed, even the prop master, who listened to Kevin's ideas, began to have some trepidation, as if wondering how twisted Kevin's mind was, considering that all his requests were about torture devices.
Once the props were in place, the assistant director took care of the pre-production preparations and personnel arrangements. Kevin was quite satisfied with this. A film crew was never something a director could handle alone. From arranging meals to managing personnel and scheduling, these responsibilities typically fell under the purview of the assistant director.
As the director, Kevin's sole task was to capture the desired elements through the actors' performances in his shots.
...
On September 15, 1991, the "Saw" film crew officially began shooting. The $1.3 million investment from New Line Cinema was transferred to the oversight account. Additionally, a middle-aged Caucasian producer, not well-known but experienced, sent by New Line Cinema, arrived on set.
After a brief exchange, Kevin realized that the producer was New Line Cinema's greatest sincerity. As long as he didn't spend the budget recklessly and conducted the filming smoothly, the producer would remain as invisible as a ghost in his crew. This was already an excellent outcome.
The entire crew didn't have any A-list actors, but they had the necessary personnel in key positions. Kevin's authority within the crew was thoroughly established.
Of course, the same principle applied. If "Saw" failed in such a crew, he would likely distance himself from the directing industry.
"Mitt, Kelly, take your positions immediately."
"We'll be shooting the first scene inside the room today."
"Yes, director!"
Within the set, which consisted of three walls resembling a theatrical set, Kevin began issuing instructions.
The original "Saw" was shot in 2004, directed by James Wan, with a total budget of $1.2 million. Now, it was 1991, and Kevin had secured a $1.3 million investment. Additionally, the actors' salaries at this time were significantly lower compared to 2004, which meant that Kevin had more abundant resources than James Wan did.
At the same time, Kevin aimed to make "Saw" even more iconic. He was trying to compensate for the limitations caused by budget constraints as much as possible.
These young actors are exhibiting remarkable professionalism as aspiring actors, in stark contrast to some popular celebrities Kevin recalls from his previous life.
But this is also understandable, as actors and celebrities are two different professions. Actors rely on their work to attract audiences, while celebrities rely on their appearance and persona.
Moreover, these actors in front of him haven't achieved fame yet. They are still struggling on their path to stardom, so naturally, they won't display any unprofessional attitudes early on.
......
In the following twenty-five days, Kevin utilized his memories from his previous life and his present abilities to shoot Saw as quickly as possible. He also allocated some additional time for reshoots to enhance the film's quality.
Don't think that this shooting speed is fast. In Kevin's memory, James Wan shot Saw in only eighteen days. Kevin reserved an extra week compared to Wan's schedule, plus his two lifetimes of memories and filmmaking experience were not inferior to Wan's when he first started out.
All of this allowed Saw to reach its best possible state within Kevin's range of abilities and resources.
On the set, the final scene was filmed.
"OK! I announce that the filming of Saw is complete. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their cooperation during these twenty-five days."
"Mr. Kate, the producer, how much money is left in the budget?"
The producer, who had been hiding on the set, checked his accounting book and replied accurately: