The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1761 Creative Bond
Looking back now, the failures of the second and third installments of the "Hangover" series were already foreshadowed.

In his previous life, Warner Bros. did not anticipate the phenomenal success of "The Hangover," nor did Todd. It was originally a project without any plans for a sequel; however, the film was so successful that Warner Bros. forced Todd to make a sequel. Todd was forced into the role and racked his brains to come up with a plan for the sequel.

result?

For a director who lacks an independent artistic soul, this is naturally a disaster.

So, what now?

What should Anson do?
Taking a deep breath, Anson regained his composure. "Todd, you are the director. You have the whole story and all the scenes in your mind. Whether the shots meet your requirements should be decided by you. I am an actor and a producer, but I am not responsible for the filming and editing."

Todd looked nervously at Anson, "But you don't like your performance..."

Anson waved his hand. "No, I didn't say I don't like it. I said I'm not sure."

After a moment's hesitation, Anson chose to trust the director. The roles of actors and directors are different, and there was no need for him to overstep his bounds. He should trust Todd's understanding of comedy; perhaps Todd simply lacked a bit of confidence.

As long as Todd dares to believe in himself, his talent can shine in movies; otherwise, the first "Hangover" and "Joker" wouldn't have been successful before the sequels failed, would they?
"As you can see, we felt the same way. None of us had any experience performing on the theatrical stage, and we were unsure how to salvage the situation. The only thing we could trust was our intuition."

"But here's the problem: everything is brand new, and I'm not sure if my gut feeling is right."

With a natural and confident air, Anson looked directly at Todd—

Sincere and frank.

Todd was able to catch a glimpse of trust in that look, and his wavering emotions settled down again.

Anson pressed on, "You're the director, you sit behind the monitor, you can see the whole picture, you can see parts that we ourselves can't perceive, you can see the entire scene, so I'm asking for your opinion now, as an actor, trying to find the focus."

Trust seeped into my heart little by little.

Todd nodded. "No problem. I, uh, I'm the director, I can control the situation."

Under Anson's gaze, Todd tried to gather his thoughts.

"I understand what you mean. In fact, I'm also a bit hesitant. The whole situation is too chaotic, off track, and there are just too many unknown factors."

"but."

"But! I believe this is a good thing."

"Perfect, we've perfectly created the atmosphere the film needed—a kind of chaos. Within that uncertainty, we were able to find a certainty."

How should this be explained?

"Your confrontation with Mike Tyson was chaotic, tense, and of course, humorous."

"Among the three of you, Allen was originally an outsider. Your concern for him was a basic humanitarian sentiment, but you didn't really take it to heart. When it came to a real life-or-death situation, he was forgotten by you. Stu believed in Phil, even admired Phil. He was willing to trust Phil's advice, so he subconsciously protected Phil and believed that Phil could resolve the predicament."

“And Phil.”

"Phil was originally a guy without personality or edge. He couldn't be as sleazy as Seth, as cowardly as Stu, or as honest as Doug. He was just a vase, a shell."

"But now, he's different."

"He is calm, wise, meticulous, and quick-witted. He may seem carefree at times, but he is capable and responsible in critical moments and is absolutely trustworthy."

"He has some cleverness and has always harbored lofty dreams, but he is trapped in the realities of life, to the point that he begins to doubt the authenticity of his dreams. He tries to return to reality and live a down-to-earth life, but he is always unwilling to accept the status quo and there is always an ambition stirring in his heart."

"He's a contradiction." "To some extent, his appearance, his looks, his good looks always steal the show, and he relies on it, just as Seth relies on his humor. But similarly, humor is Seth's insecurity, while good looks are yours."

“I believe we are creating a fascinating character.”

It was magnificent and unrestrained.

Todd himself didn't realize that, bathed in Anson's encouraging gaze, once he started, the rest of his words flowed naturally. The images he saw on the monitor screen appeared in his mind, and inspiration kept pouring out, making his words excited as well.

Only after he finished speaking did Todd realize that there was complete silence around him. Chris, Brad, and the others were all stunned, staring at him with their mouths slightly open.

This made Todd feel a little awkward; he wasn't used to being looked at like that.

Just then, Seth finished his examination.

Safe and sound.

The medical team primarily examined for the possibility of concussion, and after examination, the risk of concussion was ruled out.

Although that knockout punch looked terrifying, and Seth even briefly lost consciousness for two seconds, he was actually unharmed, with only a slight redness and swelling on his cheek.

Seth finally got the green light from the medical staff, stood up excitedly, and looked at Todd, "You mean, you saw so much during that last shoot?"

This time, Todd didn't hesitate and nodded, "Yes."

Seth: "Wow, Anson's become a great actor! Are we about to storm the Oscars?"

It was a joke, Seth was joking again, as he was doing in his habit.

But Todd didn't mind, and picked up the conversation, "It's not just Anson."

“Of course, Anson is the core, but the performance is a collaborative effort.”

"I don't know if you noticed, but you completely confused acting with reality. Even off-camera, you were just calling each other by our character names."

Chris glanced at Anson and saw a smile in Anson's eyes. "Director, we were just joking."

How could they not be aware of those titles?
They're not Robert De Niro, who uses method acting to the point of obsession, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, and maintaining his character even after filming ends.

Todd, however, was not disappointed. "Indeed, that's exactly it."

"Those jokes, those inspirations, those sparks that unexpectedly ignite—those are precisely the highlights of this play."

"We're a comedy, so a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere is key. Plus, with Mike Tyson playing himself, I believe you guys brought your real-life chemistry into your roles. Those chaotic situations broke the camera's presence and ultimately created a chemistry that made this a great shoot."

Who could have imagined that?

Mike Tyson actually became a link in the creation of the film!
This is especially amazing after watching Mike Tyson's completely out of character and detached from the story.

But thinking about it carefully, it is indeed unexpected, but it is not unexpected either, because Kobe Bryant's cameo appearance was also unexpected.

Completely realistic, even overly realistic, performances unexpectedly became a source of creative inspiration, giving the film a unique charm.

From Kobe Bryant to Mike Tyson, they all share one thing in common: these actors—

Anson and his friends cleverly turned the unexpected into part of the film's dramatic conflict and comedic inspiration.

(End of this chapter)