August 8, 2 p.m.
There are fewer than 7 days left until the official broadcast of "America's Got Talent".
However, today is the day when the talent show officially begins recording its first episode.
The Los Angeles Theatre III, which serves as the recording location for the show, has a performance hall that can accommodate 1,500 people. It is now packed with people, and all the randomly selected audience members are already looking forward to it.
"We are so lucky, guys."
"Yes, we are the selected audience."
"Hahaha~, you don't know, but when my neighbour Tom found out that I was chosen as a live audience member, he was jealous."
"They were envious of the fact that they could see the talent show a week in advance, and it was a live version."
"Will should be on stage today, right?"
"Of course, man, don't forget, he's the host of the talent show."
Etc....
The audience couldn't help but start talking in low voices.
The audience was eagerly waiting, while the contestants waiting to go on stage backstage were extremely nervous.
Beyoncé couldn't help but clasp her fingers together and murmured, "Sisters, will we be eliminated in the first round?"
Hearing this, the other three sistersDestiny's Child became nervous instantly.
"Hey, honey, please stop saying that. The more you say that, the more nervous we get. We might be doomed when we go on stage." Good sister Kelly Rowland gritted her teeth.
The other two little sisters immediately nodded.
"Okay, I apologise!" Beyonce quickly waved her hands, looking as if apologising.
Beyonce is nervous. In fact, how many of the contestants waiting to perform backstage are not nervous?
Of course, you know what, some people are not nervous!
For example, Eminem, was wearing a white hoodie today, he looked very cheerful, he didn't look nervous at all, but rather quite excited.
"I want to rock the house!"
"I want to show those guys who think my music is shit whether my music is good or not!"
Eminem stamped his feet excitedly.
At the same time.
In the director's monitoring room of the Third Theatre, all the directors of the program team, including Kyle and his team, gathered.
"Mr. Page, the program will officially begin recording in 10 minutes." The program director said solemnly.
Kyle nodded and said, "Rayleigh, you are the director of the program, and you have the final say on the recording. I am here today just as a live audience member."
"OK!"
Director Rayleigh immediately understood.
He is a senior variety show director of UPN TV Network and has worked in the variety show field for fifteen years. Although he has not produced any popular variety shows, Kyle found that he is a talent through several exchanges with him. At least in the field of variety shows, he is a pearl in the ocean that has not yet shown its brilliance.
"Todd, please confirm the situation of the lighting team, camera crew, set design team and other teams for the last time." Director Rayleigh said in a deep voice.
"Okay, Mr. Rayleigh," Assistant Director Todd responded.
After that, assistant director Todd started his work.
"Huh?!"
At this time, Kyle saw the assistant director Todd and couldn't help but let out a sound of surprise.
Why?
At first, Kyle didn't care, but now he found that he was still an acquaintance.
Todd Phillips!
"Isn't this the director of the movie The Hangover?"
In 2009,
He directed the comedy film "The Hangover", which earned $460 million at the global box office, a typical example of a low-budget, high-grossing film. This made him famous overnight, and he later filmed "The Hangover 2" and "The Hangover 3" in succession;
Of course, the most famous one is "Joker 2019" directed by him!
"I looked everywhere for the talents in Hollywood, but I didn't expect that there was one in my own company!" Kyle couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
....
The program has officially started recording!
As a burst of powerful BGM sounded, Will Smith, the host of "America's Got Talent", made his first shining appearance!
"Hi~~!"
Will, dressed in a white suit, stood on the stage and shouted, "Dear friends, I am your host Will Smith~!"
As soon as the words fell, the whole place was in an uproar.
There was thunderous applause.
This is the famous Will Smith, whose influence is evident.
"Dear audience, you may ask: Will, you are an actor and a singer, why do you become a host?"
"Friends, I can only tell you that you are too young!"
"Why can't I do the job of a host?"
"You know, the whole of America knows that I am a genius!"
"Don't even mention being a host. I can tell you that I'm not bad even if I'm the president. I don't think I'm any worse than Clinton. Of course, I won't say that the reason I'm the host of this show is that they pay me enough!"
As Will finished his funny words, the atmosphere suddenly became more lively.
Kyle, who was in the background, couldn't help but nod his head: "This $12 million is not wasted. Will is working very hard."
Bodyguards Adam and Clark also nodded repeatedly to show their agreement.
After some opening remarks, the three judges came on stage one after another.
Piers Morgan, former editor-in-chief of the British Daily Mirror;
Well-known American veteran actor and singer: David Hasselhoff;
Sharon Osborne (female), a famous Hollywood music PD, writer and agent
There is no doubt that the appearance of the three judges made the atmosphere on the scene boil again.
After the news editor-in-chief Pierce sat on the judges' table, he said on the spot: "I still don't know why the program team invited me to be a judge? Is it because I'm handsome?"
"Hahaha!"
Sharon Osbourne, the only female judge, sarcastically said, "How handsome are you compared to David and Will? I think the reason the show crew asked you to come here is probably to fill the numbers. If you don't believe me, ask the audience, do they know you?"
After both judges spoke, many people's eyes were immediately focused on David Hasselhoff.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't all look at me. I'm here as an audience member today. You should know that being a judge is my side job!" David said with a smile.
Backstage.
Director Rayleigh saw that the judges had almost finished their conversation with Will and the others, and immediately began to take control of the situation.
"Will, you can start singing the theme song of 'Our Got Talent'." Director Reilly contacted Will through the headset.
Will on the stage immediately understood what he meant.
The prelude of the theme song "Sold Out" suddenly filled the theatre.