I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 518 Unrequited love is a one-person war!
Thump thump, thump thump—

The sound of drums echoed throughout the entire crew, its heavy thuds resonating in everyone's hearts.

From far to near.

It was eroding everyone's eardrums.

Damien Chazelle zoomed in, and Chen Jin's drumming movements were clearly effortless.

Every swing carries immense power.

Everyone present looked over.

Without exception.

They were all awestruck by Chen Jin's relaxed yet ever-ready-to-explode demeanor.

An actor who broke into Hollywood through his own abilities has reached the pinnacle in every aspect.

Zhu Yanmanz sat not far away.

It was the first time she had ever seen Chen Jin play the drums, and the scene truly had a strong impact on her.

This segment is a solo performance by Chen Jin.

That is precisely the beginning of the whole story.

A young man, driven by passion and love, throws himself wholeheartedly into the art he loves.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

The explosive drumbeats stopped abruptly, and Chen Jin looked towards the dark corner with a slightly flustered expression.

His face showed some tension.

It is clearly a fear of the unknown.

"It's okay, sit there."

Just then, a man's voice came from the dark corner.

Chen Jin stood up in front of the drum set with a wary expression, and saw a tall figure emerge from the darkness.

His gaze swept over where Chen Jin was.

"what's your name?"

J.K. Simmons had a cold expression, giving off a distant vibe.

"List!"

"Anlu Chen!"

Before filming this movie, Damien Chazelle had asked Chen Jin if the male lead's name needed to be changed.

In Chen Jin's view, there was no need to worry about these unnecessary issues.

after all.

The most important thing in acting is acting skills; other things don't need to be taken too seriously.

What grade are you in?

"Freshman year."

"Do you know who I am?"

"know."

"So you know I'm looking for musicians."

This scene only features a dialogue between two people, yet it manages to create a very strong atmosphere.

Chen Jin's expression was slightly panicked. The appearance of the person in front of him had clearly put him in a very tense state.

at this point.

You can clearly sense it through his body language and eyes.

Zhu Yanmanzi watched Chen Jin from the side. Every time she acted with Chen Jin, she couldn't help but sigh that Chen Jin was simply born to act.

His eyes always seemed to effortlessly convey a range of emotions.

As a result, it's impossible not to be influenced by him.

"know."

"Then why didn't you fight?"

Faced with J.K. Simmons's forceful questioning, Chen Jin couldn't help but fidget with the drumsticks in her hands.

There was a barely perceptible unease in his eyes.

The eye acting in this part is absolutely fantastic.

Damian Chazelle stared intently at the monitor in front of him, taking in every move Chen Jin made.

The current atmosphere can be described as relatively deadlocked.

It even has the feel of being on the verge of exploding.

J.K. Simmons' question caused Chen Jin to pause, and at the same time, she readjusted her stance.

His face flushed slightly.

He looked like he was holding his breath, and his hand movements became increasingly vigorous.

Her entire neck was slightly red and warm.

The drumsticks struck the drumhead heavily, producing another loud thumping sound.

After finishing playing the melody, Chen Jin looked up, panting, at J.K. Simmons in front of her.

Did I tell you to keep playing?

J.K. Simmons's words were tinged with mockery, and his gaze was as if he were looking at monkeys in a zoo.

As soon as this sentence came out.

This made Chen Jin's expression even more awkward.

"Excuse me, I thought—"

"I asked you why you stopped playing? What's the meaning of you sitting there like a mascot monkey?"

"sorry--"

Chen Jin froze, feeling somewhat at a loss for words due to the obvious insult.

His eyes darted around.

She dared not look at the serious-looking man in front of her again.

"Show me your basic skills."

The man's words made him look up again, while J.K. Simmons casually took off his suit jacket.

He rolled up the sleeves of his shirt.

Seeing J.K. Simmons's actions, Chen Jin nodded.

"Ok."

This part was so good that everyone wanted to applaud it.

Putting everything else aside, the pressure exerted by J.K. Simmons and Chen Jin's anxiety perfectly presented this scene.

J.K. Simmons has appeared in countless productions.

In terms of practice makes perfect, he already had a clear template for acting.

As for Chen Jin...

But it was a pleasant surprise for all the actors.

His innate camera presence, especially his expressions and movements, made everyone present tense.

Therefore, good actors can make the audience empathize with them.

The sound of drums being struck rang out again, echoing throughout the entire film set.

J.K. Simmons suddenly clenched his fist.

This scene made Chen Jin stop what she was doing.

"Double the swing."

At that moment, the man in front of her started tapping his hands to the beat, and Chen Jin followed his rhythm, tapping the drum set in front of her with her drumsticks.

Double! Double it!

"hurry up!"

Chen Jin nodded; faced with absolute power, he had no choice but to obey.

"hurry up!"

At this moment, Chen Jin seemed to have completely merged with the melody.

He closed his eyes slightly, slowly sensing the rhythm that J.K. Simmons was playing.

His lips trembled from time to time due to nervousness.

Just then, a loud slamming sound rang in my ears.

He looked up sharply and noticed that J.K. Simmons had left sometime earlier.

The sudden surge of frustration made him stop what he was doing.

next second.

A voice came from the doorway, and J.K. Simmons reappeared.

"Oh dear, I forgot my coat."

The drumsticks rolled onto the ground, making a series of crisp sounds.

The entire space became extremely quiet in an instant. Chen Jin scratched his head, seemingly unable to react properly to everything that had suddenly happened before him.

"Crack!"

"Great, excellent!"

Damian Chazelle couldn't help but give a thumbs up, his expression turning one of extraordinary surprise.

Is this what an acting genius is like?

Watching Chen Jin act, you can immediately feel his emotions.

J.K. Simmons came out of the room again. Their environment was limited, and most of it was in a state of disarray.

"It absolutely shocked me."

"Your expression and eyes just now were exactly like those of a frightened deer."

"There's really no way to get anyone to say anything harsh."

Chen Jin was both amused and exasperated.

Foreigners' vocabulary is indeed somewhat limited. This sentence would be more fitting if applied to the filming of "Dallas Buyers Club." After all, Chen Jin at that time was practically like a monkey.

As for now.

Chen Jin simply couldn't compare herself to Xiao Lu.

"Everyone, let's take a break."

"Melissa, get ready for the next scene."

Zhu Yanmanzi's gaze swept over and she saw a beautiful and charming foreign actress standing in front of her.

Melissa Benoit.

She co-starred with singer Mariah Carey in the movie "Tennessee".

Zhu Yanmanzi has seen this movie.

If I'm not mistaken, this is probably the cinema saleswoman who has a romantic storyline with Chen Jin.

An absolutely perfect woman.

"OK."

"I am ready."

Chen Jin's existence was extremely attractive to Melissa Benoit.

It wasn't the attraction between a man and a woman, but rather an admiration for the strong.

The next scene.

This was Chen Jin's first time acting opposite Melissa Benoit.

Chen Jin sat down next to Zhu Yanmanz, who then handed him a prepared drink.

have to say.

With Zhu Yanmanzi by her side, Chen Jin's mood became increasingly pleasant.

"Are you tired? Do you want me to take you back to your hotel to rest?"

After hearing Chen Jin's words, Zhu Yanmanzi secretly glanced over, her gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.

This little expression made Chen Jin both laugh and cry.

"what happened?"

"Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me because you're afraid I'll see you acting out a romantic scene with someone else?"

Chen Jin couldn't help but laugh.

He hadn't thought of that, but he felt that Zhu Yanmanz would be somewhat bored and tired staying here.

"What are you thinking about?"

Chen Jin pinched Zhu Yanmanzi's waist, wondering what this little girl was thinking about all day long.
Aside from acting, the two of them were practically inseparable.

"It's just acting."

"Jealous?"

Zhu Yanmanzi pursed her lips, clearly rejecting Chen Jin's idea.

Of course she knew it was just acting.

Before the two could exchange more words, Damien Chazelle had already begun preparing for the next scene.

First, they filmed a clip of Chen Jin walking slowly down the street.

Subsequently.

The camera then panned to the movie theater.

"Don't you want to stop frying fish?"

"No need for today."

Faced with Melissa Benoit's question, Chen Jin looked up and answered it very seriously.

Upon seeing the woman's bright smile, he could only hurriedly pick up the cola.

Then, in a flustered manner, he walked towards the location in front.

"Oh--"

"Thank you!"

As the saying goes, unrequited love is a chaotic battle fought alone.

This passage undoubtedly depicts Anru Chen's panic and confusion when he encounters the woman he loves.

Only when he reached the corner did he dare to secretly turn around and look at the woman.

The unspoken thoughts of someone in a secret crush.

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at Chen Jin in front of her, which made her realize something.

It turns out that liking someone can be acted out.

"He saw me practicing drums today."

Chen Jin was already seated in the movie theater, and Paul Reiser, who played her father, looked visibly surprised.

Paul Reiser.

He was one of the lead actors in "I'm Crazy for You" and even served as a co-creator and screenwriter.

have to say.

This series was a great success back then, and it even made him a household name as a television star.

In the later film "Aliens," the treacherous and hypocritical Carter Burke also left a deep impression on everyone.

"and then?"

Chen Jin did not answer the question, but her expression was somewhat helpless.

He waved his hand unconsciously.

This series of actions was enough for his father to guess the final outcome.

"You have many paths to take."

"What do you mean? What road?"

Chen Jin's slightly dejected question made Paul Reiser look up in his direction.

"that is…!"

You need to understand, this is life.

"When you get to my age, you won't get stuck on things anymore."

"I'm going to get to the bottom of this now."

After the conversation ended, the two did not make eye contact or exchange any further words.

A conversation between a father and his child is always filled with a lot of helplessness.

I don't like raisins.

"Then why didn't you say so sooner?"

Paul Reiser looked at Chen Jin, as if he didn't understand why she would pour raisins into the popcorn bucket if she didn't like it.

"I'll just eat it around the edges."

"I really don't understand."

Their conversation abruptly ended, clearly indicating that this time it was not a pleasant one.

This is the end.

The main and supporting cast of the movie "Whiplash" have all been revealed.

Zhu Yanmanz observed everyone's acting skills.

To be precise, even though they don't have a high profile internationally, their strength is undeniable.

Even J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser are relatively familiar characters.

Their acting skills are absolutely undeniable.

Today's scenes are considered finished, and perhaps because someone else is backing him up, Damien Chazelle did not shorten the filming period.

Instead, it gave everyone time and opportunity to adjust.

Hey! Chan.

"How about we celebrate our first day of filming?"

Damian Chazelle was clearly in high spirits; he deliberately ended today's filming early so that they would have time to bond.

Chen Jin had intended to refuse.

After all, Zhu Yanmanzi had been waiting here for quite some time, and Chen Jin preferred to take her back to the hotel to rest.

But this is only the first day.

We can't refuse to give them even this much face.

The two exchanged a glance and ultimately agreed with Damien Chazelle's statement.

The group prepared to leave Los Angeles City College.

This is the main filming location for "Whiplash," and most of the scene we just saw was filmed here.

"OMG! Chan!"

As everyone was walking outside, they heard a gasp of surprise from the crowd.

as predicted.

A group of students were waving and looking in Chen Jin's direction.

It's worth noting that they had already seen most of Chen Jin's work before; this actress had gone from being unrecognized to now having established herself in Hollywood.

Even though some people still don't have a high opinion of him.

But it's already much better than when he first appeared in Hollywood.

"Hello."

Chen Jin smiled and waved to the students present.

This scene filled the children present with immense joy.

They didn't approach or disturb them; they simply greeted them, took a few photos, and then turned and left.

Comparatively speaking, the idol-worshiping atmosphere is indeed a bit stronger overseas than in China.

Thinking like this.

Chen Jin continued walking forward!
(End of this chapter)