The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 997: A Simple Adjustment

Somewhat unexpectedly, Sam made a little joke, which... was really rare.

After Sam said it, he realized it and felt a little embarrassed. This was obviously not something he would normally do; but after adjusting his sitting position slightly, Sam tried to relax himself.

The pressure does exist and will probably continue until the day the film is released.

But this short period of work made Sam realize that he was not the only one who was under pressure. Anson was also under the same pressure of being the center of attention as him.

Just like Hayden Christensen in "Star Wars Episode 2", the movie was criticized and Hayden became the culprit condemned by thousands of fanatical fans. If the accusations faced by George Lucas were overwhelming, then the difficulties faced by Hayden might be two or even three times more serious.

Now, the same is true for Anson.

However, is Anson nervous?
No, not at all.

On the contrary, Anson thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though Anson was not the focus of the scene, Anson awakened the chemical reaction through his acting energy.

In this scene, Peter Parker is tired, a tiredness of being swept up in the torrent of life. In order to fulfill his duties, he is worried that his hidden identity might be discovered by Aunt Mary, which would put her in danger like last time, so he had to move out and rent a small apartment outside.

As a result, Peter was unable to extricate himself from the busyness of campus assignments, part-time job life and upholding justice. Over time, he fell into a mechanical working state, and his soul was lost in the endless rush.

So, when Peter faced Mr. Azizi, he was tired and exhausted.

On the one hand, he couldn't switch quickly between being a superhero and his busy job; on the other hand, his mind was filled with countless thoughts but he had no time to process them, so he was slow to react and couldn't keep up with the pace.

Obviously, this Peter Parker is a little different from what people imagine.

There is a problem here. Logically speaking, Peter's appearance needs to arouse the audience's curiosity about what happened to Spider-Man; but at the same time, it should avoid causing the audience's disgust, because this is not the Spider-Man they want to see. How to strike a balance is a science.

Anson's performance successfully solved the problem.

A little bit of comic-like performance, like seasoning, instantly transformed the bitterness of the whole plot into a kind of self-mockery, and the atmosphere became lighthearted.

This is a fact, but also a surprise.

Sam recognized Anson, not because Anson is the undisputed protagonist of the movie, nor because Anson is now at the peak of his career in Hollywood. Sam said matter-of-factly:

Anson is indeed a good actor.

And, that's not all.

Anson's dedication and aura naturally created a chemical reaction with other actors. A subtle atmosphere permeated the air. The final effect of the whole scene was not what Sam had planned, but it successfully enlightened Sam and generated more inspiration for the chaotic shooting ideas.

Sam himself comes from a background in horror film shooting and has a special interest in darkness and blood. How to create a horror atmosphere is his forte. In addition, the core issue of "Spider-Man 2" is still a bit heavy, so the style of the whole movie will be darker than the previous one.

But Sony Columbia was worried that the campus soap opera style and the horror texture were incompatible, and they had many negotiations with Sam.

This problem has never been solved.

It is for this reason that Sam asked the photographer to follow Anson's footsteps just now, not to use a handheld camera to create a documentary texture, but to create a sense of oppression and tension, allowing the audience to feel Anson's breathing running around. This is a very typical shooting technique for creating a sense of thriller/suspense film.

Now, Sam has some inspiration, maybe they can incorporate some black humor to increase the chemistry, just like in campus thriller movies like "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Scream".

It's not about changing the style of the movie, but using seasonings to highlight the look and feel. This is just like adding sugar to food to extract the saltiness and umami taste. Sugar is a embellishment but also the essence.

Filming is similar to cooking. Of course, the actors are still the core.

His eyes fell on Anson again, and Sam felt a little more confident.

In the pizza shop, Anson was chatting and laughing with the extra.

Asif was not surprised to see this. He waited for Anson to come back. He raised his chin slightly and said, "What did you guys chat about?"

"Thank him for his great performance, and then we talked about our favorite comedy movies. He is a big fan of Buster Keaton, and now we know where his acting style comes from," Anson said.

During the heyday of Marvel superhero movies, the method of adjusting the narrative rhythm by relying on the humorous effects of passers-by or details was perfected, and all kinds of jokes were inserted into the main narrative, which created a fertile ground for the movie to become popular and for fans to have a carnival.

Anson is not a director, he doesn't know how to insert these jokes - Marvel's later films were also unable to do so and completely slid into childish farce; but he is an actor, he can start with acting.

An expression, a movement, a look.

It will not disturb the rhythm of the movie, nor do you need to focus on the performance details. It is hidden in the camera frame like an Easter egg, waiting for the audience to discover.

Anson thought he could give it a try—

Buster Keaton, a legendary comedian.

Anson looked at Asif, rubbing his hands, "What do you think?"

Asif, “Me?”

Anson, "Yes, you. We need to put on a good show next, don't we?"

grunt.

Asif swallowed, his heart beating uncontrollably fast. Looking at Anson who was eager to try, an indescribable ambition exploded in his chest.

Amid incredible pressure, "Spider-Man 2" was officially announced to start filming.

According to incomplete statistics, on the first day of filming, more than three hundred media outlets gathered on the streets of Manhattan, which was an unprecedented special treatment.

Even on the day when "Titanic" claimed to be the most expensive film in history, even on the day when "Star Wars Prequel" was officially launched, even when Will Smith, who was at the peak of his career, started shooting "Men in Black 2" or Tom Cruise started shooting "Mission Impossible 2", there was no such grand occasion.

As soon as the show started, all the media came out in droves, scrambling to be the first, fearing that they would miss out on the excitement.

This scene alone has easily made history and once again become important evidence of the Hollywood film industry reaching new heights.

There was an uproar, even inside Hollywood there was a cry of surprise: Not really, really not really.

Yet, that’s what happened.

Although the crew did not open up to media interviews, reporters still went to the scene with great pleasure, and all the cameras were aimed towards the crew.

This is the real spotlight.

(End of this chapter)