The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1813 Feeling Lost
A light drizzle fell from the sky, the sound of the fine rain pattering on the leaves gradually subsiding and disappearing into the soil. It was as if one could clearly feel the breath of the entire forest and mountain range, and all the noise and clamor quietly faded away.

At this moment, the film crew is in the mountains, far away from the city, the town, and the people, like a paradise, filming deep in the mountains.

However, despite being called a mountain range, it is not the remote, untouched forest one might imagine. Standing on the edge of the valley, one can see Sari outside.

Nevertheless, it's hard to believe that you can hear the sounds of nature just a short distance away from the crowds, especially since London is less than 30 minutes away.

Stepping outside from indoors, Anson looked around but couldn't find Michael Kane. He was unsure whether to feel frustrated or relieved.

Upon careful consideration, Anson wasn't sure whether he wanted to see Michael Kane or not.

Anson has always been labeled a "pretty face," but he doesn't mind because he believes it's just an outsider's opinion. He's always learning and improving, and since "Friends," he's been learning to become a real actor. His collaborations with various production teams over the years have proven that he's on the right track.

Just look at those production crews and you'll know. The cooperation and interactions between actors don't lie. Whether it's "Cat and Mouse" or "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Anson never falls behind when working with veteran actors and acting talents. He can always keep up with the pace at his own speed.

It's truly impressive.

Not to mention Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst auditioned because she believed Anson could bring a different dimension to the film.

Perhaps Anson wouldn't call himself a skilled actor; he still needs to grow and improve. But Anson has never lacked confidence and self-assurance.

However, this setback on "Children of Men" was even worse than the difficulties encountered during the filming of "Walking with Song".

A wave of weakness washed over me.

Anson wasn't worried about Michael Caine's opinion; he was worried about the impact on the production team, that as an actor he had betrayed their trust, and that this would lead to the failure of the project.

Ultimately, actors still need to let their work speak for itself; and Anson sincerely hopes that "Children of Men" can become an excellent work, radiate new vitality, and be seen by more people.

but now?
But he was the one who dragged the production team down.

On one hand, Anson wanted to learn from Michael Caine, just as he had asked Julie Andrews on the set of "The Princess Diaries".

On the other hand, Anson didn't know how to start the conversation, because he himself was confused and couldn't explain his situation clearly.

At this moment, not seeing Michael Kane, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little regretful, and swallowed the breath he hadn't completely exhaled.

Anson was considering whether he needed a cigarette.

Are you thinking about cigarettes?

A deep, husky voice reached his ears, tinged with a hint of languor, and lightly teased him. Without even turning his head, Anson knew who the voice belonged to—a very distinctive and recognizable voice. Later, in the movie "Her," she didn't appear on screen at all, relying solely on her voice to do the dubbing, yet she won Best Actress at an international film festival.

Anson didn't turn his head. A figure appeared on his right, leaning against the pillar on the other side, quietly watching the raindrops falling outside the eaves.

That was none other than Scarlett Johansson.

Scarlett Johansson was serious about playing "Children of Men." Having agreed to the role, she was determined to give it her all. She cleared her schedule and arrived on set early to discuss the character with the director, writers, costume designers, and other team members, analyzing the role step by step and hoping to break free from her own limitations. Even though she didn't have any scenes during the first week of filming, she still accompanied the crew to Surrey, observing and participating in the entire shoot.

Anson glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and a smile crept onto his lips. "I thought you were going to pull out a box to share with me."

Scarlett chuckled softly. "What you need right now isn't cigarettes, but calm down. There's no need to distract yourself."

Anson pursed his lips. "Does this mean I need to confront the pain?"

Scarlett shrugged gently. "Whatever you say, you are Theo, after all."

In the first half of the film, Theo is actually constantly escaping pain and reality. He doesn't just bury his head in the sand and turn a blind eye, but lives a self-destructive life. On the one hand, he complains and blames others, full of resentment towards the world; on the other hand, he refuses to change, refuses to take action, and wallows in despair, waiting to die.

The performance of such a character can be very simple, so simple that he is a spineless coward who is full of resentment and arrogance; but it can also be very complex, showing the contradictions and tugs in his body, showing his pain and confusion. It is not just a simple escape. Beneath the surface of his refusal to face the pain, he actually always holds a glimmer of hope, but this glimmer of hope is bound by sadness and pain and cannot surface.

The former is an idol drama performance style, which is sufficient for popcorn movies.

The latter, which is the orthodox theatrical performance method, not only gives the characters "roots" but also lays the groundwork for the characters' arcs.

Clearly, Anson's preliminary preparations were very thorough and comprehensive; the question now is how he will integrate them into the actual combat exercise.

With his mind churning with conflicting thoughts, Anson was slightly agitated. He could vaguely sense that the answer was there, but he just couldn't quite sort out the turmoil.

I raised my chin and looked at the lush greenery spreading out, with strings of raindrops falling down the eaves like a gentle stream.

Quietly, just quietly watching, my sight, hearing, touch, and even taste all felt the dampness and coolness of the world. The hustle and bustle in my mind temporarily quieted down and was put aside. My attention shifted, and I just looked at the raindrops.

“The world seems to have shrunk, stopping right at the edge of the eaves where the rain curtain falls,” Anson said.

Scarlett followed Anson's gaze, not speaking immediately, but listening quietly to the sound of the rain, "But the world seems to stretch out endlessly, in that hazy, chaotic rain and mist, with no end in sight."

That's how things always are.

Like a half-full glass of water, some say there is still half a glass of water left, some say there is only half a glass of water left, some try their best to fill the glass, while others stubbornly guard the half-full glass without moving.

Then, Scarlett's voice came through the sound of rain, "Anson, what am I supposed to do if you don't have confidence either?"

Anson turned his head and looked over.

Scarlett took a deep breath, unable to exhale for a long time. "I...uh...to be honest, I don't have confidence in this role, I don't know..."

Incoherent.

Scarlett realized her own panic and gave a wry smile. "Look, I can't even express my confusion clearly. Things are just that bad. If you want to replace the actor now, it's not too late. You still have a chance to save the production. Don't worry, I understand completely. This is my problem, and I don't want to hold the production back."

(End of this chapter)