The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1857 Messages Delivered by Wild Geese
Cowboy skills, that's one aspect.

Accent, movements, habits, demeanor, and so on—these are another aspect. Annie knows she has a lot of homework to do before she can get into character.

If the character is a cowboy, then she should become a cowboy.

Moreover, this is Anne's first role after shedding her princess image. She doesn't want to be perfunctory or careless in completing a role. Even if it's not for anyone else, she hopes to complete a role that she can be proud of, at least to the best of her ability.

Because of the difficulty and struggle in casting, Anne was the last actress to be cast, falling behind schedule, and she already had a lot of work to catch up on.

Now that the production crew has called them in advance, Annie has no reason to refuse.

A little regretful, a little disappointed, I had to return home less than 24 hours after arriving in London, without even a chance to say goodbye to Anson in person.

But somewhat surprisingly, it wasn't as much reluctance or sadness as I had imagined.

Because everything was perfect last night, and because Annie and Anson shared their worries and anxieties, they both face difficulties and challenges that will determine what kind of actors they become next. They have their own ideas but similar goals, and they need to devote themselves wholeheartedly to them.

Here, Anson went to the film set early in the morning to complete a challenging scene and work with the crew to create an outstanding film.

Now, Anne is also embarking on her own journey, trying to seize the opportunity of "Brokeback Mountain" and become the actress she dreams of.

They each have their own challenges and their own paths. Although they fight their own battles, they share the same dream. Anson has already taken a confident stride, and she naturally cannot continue to stand still. It is time to catch up.

More than feeling reluctant to leave, when I embarked on my journey to Canada again, my chest was filled with anticipation and excitement, and I charged forward with boundless enthusiasm.

On the set of "Children of Men," after a long day of work, Anson was drenched in sweat and covered in mud due to special makeup. He also had burns and abrasions, making him look extremely disheveled. His energy and body had undergone a severe double test.

but!

The scene was successfully filmed in one take, taking a full six hours. The entire crew worked together as one, completing this challenging scene in one go.

Clap clap clap, clap clap clap!
The crew erupted in applause. Everyone was drenched in sweat and their backs were flushed, looking as if they had exhausted all their energy. But their brows were filled with joy and relief. The exhilarating release and the exhilarating feeling of burning out caused a surge of dopamine, making their mood soar to the clouds.

The moment Alfonso announced that the scene was finished, everyone cheered.

Anson immediately went around to hug and greet the extras and stunt performers, expressing his gratitude to each of them.

In this one-shot chase scene, the main actors faced many difficulties, but they were all in the train carriage, a confined space, so at least they didn't have to face direct physical challenges. However, the stunt actors who played the pursuers had a different experience. They had to run for a long time, not only to complete their own stunt performances, but also to cooperate with Emmanuel's camera work to complete the one-shot sequence.

One misalignment or one delay could mean starting all over again, leaving no room for error.

More importantly, these stunt performers are responsible for the layering, depth, and spatial sense of the shots.

How to make ordinary long takes avoid being boring and still show complex visual effects that are layered and overwhelming, stimulating the audience's adrenaline like commercial popcorn, has always been a topic of discussion between Anson and Emmanuel. In the end, the key lies with the stunt performers.

Since the long take was confined inside the carriage and neither the actors nor the cameraman could move, the stunt performers had to be made to move.

In terms of combining commerce with art, technology, and content, the entire production team must work together seamlessly.

In Anson's view, the stunt performers deserve the most credit for the successful completion of filming today.

This scene was completely unexpected for the stunt performers. Normally on film sets, they are invisible, unseen and unappreciated, always at the bottom of the Hollywood pyramid.

A notable sign is that the Oscars pride themselves on being comprehensive, recognizing every aspect and department of a film. Even though the awards ceremony has been criticized for being too long, they have consistently refused to reduce the number of technical awards, firmly believing that they should see the brilliance of different technical aspects of a film.

However, even the Oscars did not have a place for action design and special effects. It wasn't until 2025 that the Academy announced the addition of this award, which will be presented starting in 2027, finally allowing martial arts choreographers and stunt performers to be recognized.

Upon seeing Anson appear, the stunt performers were all stunned, unsure of how to react.

Anson, however, readily joked about himself, "What, after being on set for so long, you still don't remember my name? Anson Wood, nice to meet you. Today's shoot was truly fantastic, excellent! Excellent work!"

The stunt performers and extras burst into laughter.

After a round of circling, the atmosphere in the entire crew became increasingly lively, with high morale and constant laughter.

Turning around, you can see Scarlett standing next to you with a big smile. She jokingly adds, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Scarlett Johansson, and I play Julianne."

Despite a minor hiccup last night, both actors demonstrated their professionalism, and when they met on set today, everything proceeded as usual.

They chatted and laughed, and worked together seamlessly.

Anson shook hands with Scarlett in a serious tone, as if it were a business transaction, "It's a pleasure to meet you, but it's also a great pity that today is your last scene. I hope there will be opportunities to work together in the future."

Scarlett was amused and couldn't stop laughing.

Then, Anson noticed Noah's figure, looking slightly surprised.

Because Anson had asked Noah to be Anne's driver today, and they were returning to the apartment from Surrey that evening, Anson hitched a ride with Emmanuel and Alfonso back together.

But what is Noah doing on set now? Is it on Lucas's orders?
Anson greeted Scarlett, found Noah, and asked him a few questions. Noah then took a note out of his pocket and handed it to him.

Anson opened it with a head full of questions.

"Dear Anson,

I was originally planning to inform you by phone, but to express my gratitude and to show my response, I thought a letter might be a good idea…”

The letter, from Anne, is a handwritten letter.

Anne explained the whole story in detail, and Anson finally understood that Anne had already taken a plane to Alberta.

Anson let out a soft breath and looked at Noah, "Are you personally escorting her to Heathrow Airport?"

Noah nodded. "And I personally escorted Miss Hathaway through check-in. Rest assured, no paparazzi noticed us."

Anson chuckled and teased, "By the time you notice, it will be too late."

Noah looked at Anson with an innocent expression and chuckled.

(End of this chapter)