The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1834 A Challenge

Stunned, Scarlett stood there, seemingly relaxed and at ease, but only she knew that the muscles in her shoulders and neck were completely stiff, her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat, the thumping sound constantly assaulting her eardrums. A burst of noise, a dizzying sensation, and she felt nauseous.

nervous?

Yes, Scarlett's tension level is 100%, no, it's 200%.

Generally speaking, people tend to sweat when they are nervous, but if they are too nervous, the sweat will dry up completely. Scarlett's palms are not sweaty at all now.

I swallowed a mouthful of saliva, trying to moisten my throat, only to find it terribly dry.

"water?"

A bottle of mineral water appeared before her, like an oasis in the desert. Scarlett subconsciously relaxed a little. "Thank you."

But when she took the bottled water, she realized that she had inadvertently revealed her true emotions. When she looked up, Scarlett could see Anson's eyes.

Scarlett was taken aback.

Anson, "You should be the one in control. If I sense you're nervous, things are going to get bad."

Scarlett instinctively retorted, "I'm not nervous, you're the one who's nervous."

Anson smiled but remained silent.

Scarlett felt a little guilty under Anson's gaze.

They rehearsed with Emmanuel for nearly an hour before finally starting filming, but both attempts have failed so far.

The first time was because the lighting wasn't in the right position; the second time was because Emmanuel's movement path went astray, causing him to bump into the actor.

Both were mistakes and had nothing to do with the actors. This is a common occurrence in the daily work of a film crew and is perfectly normal.

However, for actors who lack confidence, even the slightest disturbance can further erode their confidence. Even if those mistakes have nothing to do with them, deep down they still feel like they are walking on a tightrope high in the air, fearing that their nervousness will be exposed and the next mistake may be their fault.

It is in grave danger and on the verge of collapse.

Scarlett's nerves were on edge, to the point that she forgot to breathe.

Scarlett took a deep breath and gulped down half a bottle of mineral water, which helped her feel a little better. "God, I feel like this is my first time on camera."

Anson: "Good news."

Scarlett looked at Anson incredulously. "How is that possible? You were completely clueless on camera for the first time. You didn't know where the camera was or how to act. Your naive and inexperienced appearance on camera was a complete disaster. Not everyone is like you, who became a sensation on 'Friends' in your first appearance."

Anson sensed aggression, an animalistic instinct in a moment of crisis, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "But at the same time, the first time also represents novelty and desire."

"At that time, I was full of imagination about acting and playing roles. I was eager to try, bold and fearless, and longed to stand in front of the camera. As long as I stood in front of the camera, I could feel happy. Maybe I was worried about making mistakes, or maybe I wasn't. The important thing was that everything was fresh and wonderful."

Scarlett opened her mouth slightly, completely stunned.

Anson looked over and said, "Look, this means you still crave acting, you still love acting. You still get nervous about a role or a performance, worried about messing up, worried about making a mistake."

“Oh, Scarlett, I never knew you had such a passionate personality.”

Clearly, this was a joke. Scarlett glanced at Anson and snapped, "Shut up."

After saying that, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and she glanced at Anson again. Her innocent and obediently shut-up expression made Scarlett lose her composure and break down.

The atmosphere instantly relaxed.

Anson continued, "Perhaps you can use this feeling. I believe that when Julianne reappears in front of Theo, she won't be as calm and collected as she appears. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone so many years without seeing each other. I believe they are both avoiding each other."

"Of course, it's just a suggestion."

It was brief, yet profoundly meaningful.

Scarlett chewed for a moment, and before she could respond, Alfonso's voice came from ahead, "Ready?"

Anson looked at Scarlett, who took a deep breath, gave Alfonso an OK sign, and then looked back at Anson.

"Let's give it a try."

Anson: "It's my pleasure."

Turning around, they parted ways and returned to the small cubicle room—

This is the top floor of an abandoned building, not a rooftop but an attic. It is spacious and large, bigger than a football field, but completely empty and abandoned for a long time.

In the very center of the attic is a small wooden cabin, less than ten square meters in size, which becomes so crowded that it's hard to breathe if there are even a few more people.

The walls and windows of the cabin were all covered with newspaper, completely blocking out all light. Inside, it was impossible to tell the time or weather outside, creating a cage-like effect.

London's weather is perpetually gloomy, and one can experience all four seasons in a single day. The light is dim, and the newspapers glow faintly. The small space seems to be locked in a corner of the world, nervously watching the overwhelming darkness outside, waiting for the end of the world to come.

Attic. Wooden house.

All of this was arranged by the crew according to Alfonso's vision. Even the newspapers pasted on the walls were carefully selected, not just any ordinary newspapers. Everything was done to create atmosphere, and even before the plot unfolded, the scenes and environment had already conveyed information.

Now, the actors have to enter the cramped wooden cabin, and not only the actors, but also Emmanuel, carrying a heavy camera, further compresses the space.

Here, Emmanuel plans to use a series of shots to highlight the tension in the oppressive space; at the same time, he uses a long take that runs throughout the film as a hidden subplot to help Alfonso determine the direction of his work in post-production editing, showing the changes in the emotions between the characters from beginning to end.

Therefore, how to maneuver in a confined space is a challenge. Even someone as experienced as Emmanuel needs to rehearse. After a lot of rehearsals, difficulties may still arise during the actual filming. Everything is creating difficulties for this scene.

Interestingly, despite the difficulty of the scene, everyone from the actors to the cinematographer to the director was eager to get started. Instead of feeling defeated, they were incredibly excited and eager to try, especially Emmanuel, whose focused work attitude clearly demonstrated his excitement.

A challenge, this is what Emmanuel expected and demanded of him when he took on the role of "Children of Men," and it is also the blueprint drawn up by Anson.

Right now, the production team is indeed satisfying Emmanuel, and he couldn't be more pleased.

Taking a deep breath, everyone in the small, checkered wooden cabin fell silent. There was no conversation or exchange, but their focused and dedicated attitude indicated that they were ready. Each person stood in their own place, calming their mind and letting the scorching air gently brush against their skin, feeling the atmosphere and the emotions. They could almost feel the flow of breath on their fingertips, and the beating and pounding of their hearts began to become clear.

"Start shooting!"

(End of this chapter)