The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1283 Smooth Connection
It is undoubtedly a stupid thing to discuss dreams in the world of fame and fortune and in a commodity society.

Sam Phillips knew this, otherwise Elvis Presley's record contract would not have changed hands.

But from another perspective, this is Sam's only persistence and belief.

It was with this belief that Sam discovered Elvis, made Elvis famous, and even laid the foundation for the birth of rock and roll.

Similarly, it was with this belief that Sam regained his peace of mind after losing Elvis and continued to make music in Memphis with his feet on the ground.

In the world of fame and fortune, there are still people who are willing to foolishly and naively believe in dreams.

It was a low point, a chaotic and dark period. No one knew if Sun Records could recover, and of course, no one cared.

In the 1950s, there were countless independent music studios like Sun Records, at least eight thousand, if not ten thousand. But they all eventually disappeared in the tide of the times. Even the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) later fell from its pedestal, and Sun Records was forgotten by people.

It was not until Sam Phillips discovered Johnny Cash that Johnny's collaboration with Sun Records made the American music industry glorious in the 1950s. In that distant era, Johnny's album sales exceeded 10 million copies, making Sun Records the top player in the industry.

Sam and Johnny's collaboration lasted for thirty years, until the mid-to-late 1980s, when Johnny had passed his peak and switched to Columbia Records. The private friendship between the two can be said to be a good story in the world of fame and fortune, which can be broken up at any time.

Sam made Johnny, and Johnny made Sam.

In 1986, Sam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-artist. Compared with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash was the most important chapter in Sam's career.

As he spoke, Dallas entered his own world, talking nonstop and unable to stop, and naturally he lost his previous restraint.

Finally, Dallas noticed the encouraging looks from Larry and Dan John, and stopped talking. He looked at Anson with a little trepidation, worried that he might have been too showy just now.

Just as Dallas was about to open his mouth to explain, Anson beat him to the punch, "Wow, you did your homework."

Dallas was stunned, "What?"

Anson, "I said, you have done your homework, you know Sam very well, you should believe in yourself, you can do an excellent job."

"Hey, I'm just a shell, I'm not Daniel Day-Lewis."

The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed with his self-deprecating remarks, so much so that Dallas couldn't help but scratch his head and chuckle, but he was still a little nervous.

The first scene of “Walking with the Song”, which was also the first step that changed his career, happened to be a difficult problem.

In this scene, Sam Phillips needs to examine and judge Johnny Cash. Although he does not have the arrogance of the record company producer in his impression, Sam still maintains his humility; but he must show his professionalism and reject Johnny with a ruthless attitude.

Yes, refused.

For Dallas, this was equivalent to giving Anson a head start; and it was also the first scene the crew started filming, so it was impossible not to feel pressure.

Anson noticed it, because Dallas couldn't hide his expression at all, which made Anson laugh out loud.

It seems that in the eyes of others, he is now no different from Godzilla.

“Oh, for the first scene, we’ll start straight in the studio.”

Dallas, "Ah!"

Unable to control himself, he screamed out loud, and laughter broke out all around him.

At Sun Records, there are two scenes before entering the recording studio. One is that Johnny accidentally passes by and notices the record company here; the other is that Johnny comes to recommend himself when he is desperate, hoping to get a chance to audition for a recording.

Then, Johnny came to record. The first two scenes were relatively simple and easy, just keeping the normal state; but because the order of the shooting site had not been fully restored and the selection of extras had not been completed, the scenes in the recording studio were shot first, which was the highlight of Johnny's audition.

Dallas just felt his knees begin to weaken.

The heartstrings that had been slightly relieved became tense again.

Larry looked at Dallas and laughed with glee. "Man, we're the ones who came here for the audition, and you're more nervous than us. How can that work?"

Dallas was in no mood to joke, "NG, what else can it be?"

"I don't want to piss off the entire crew by doing 99 NGs in the first scene."

Dallas began pulling out his hair in agony.

Dan John, "Ah, the hairstyle may need to be redone. It will delay the start of filming."

The calm tone of the statement, without any complaints or ridicule, stunned Dallas. He suddenly raised his head and looked forward with a blank face. There was no light in his eyes, as if his soul had run away from home.

Larry laughed out loud, his mood completely brightening.

However, the filming was finally ready, regardless of whether Dallas was nervous or not, the crew, which had been dragging its feet for so long, could not wait any longer, they had to start filming, there was no time to waste.

Outside the Sun Records Museum, tourists led by Hunter stretched their necks and stood on tiptoe, trying to capture what was happening on the set, but everything was blocked by the walls of the building and nothing could be seen.

Hunter was slightly annoyed.

Something was not right. They were supposed to be able to watch the filming and take the opportunity to visit the space inside Sun Records.

As a result, this is it?
"Look here, please."

Cody appeared, like a tour guide on a tour of the filming set at Universal Studios, responsible for guiding tourists and creating an atmosphere.

"The space in the recording studio is limited. Except for the necessary staff and actors, all crew members must keep their distance to avoid entering the camera or having their sounds collected, including the director."

With just one word, Hunter and the others calmed down immediately and focused their attention. Following Cody's gesture, they saw director Mangold and the monitor in front of them, which showed the scene in the recording studio in detail.

"Ah, Anson!"

Someone shouted, but Hunter immediately noticed the point:
Anson was dressed in a black shirt and black trousers, looking dignified and solemn. His tall and straight figure made him look elegant and relaxed, easily stealing all attention in the recording studio.

The image of "The Man in Black" Johnny Cash suddenly appeared on the paper.

But Hunter shook his head slightly in disgust.

"Johnny's temperament is tough, and he's too handsome, so he doesn't look like Johnny at all."

Casting in biographical films is always like this; you can never satisfy everyone.

Not far away, Mangold heard his words carried by the breeze, "That's why people say there is only one Johnny Cash. But Johnny is also looking forward to Anson's performance. He said that this is how he sees himself, handsome and cool."

Just a little joke and everyone burst into laughter.

Including Hunter.

(End of this chapter)