From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

At nineteen, Hayden was indeed handsome.

Like a beautiful youth who had stepped out of ancient Greek mythology, his handsome face was mixed with an air of innocence and melancholy, and a bright smile was always on the corner of his lips; however, Hayden, whose personality was as pure as the sky, could reveal a completely different dark aura behind his slightly shy and bashful smile.

According to rumors, the "Star Wars" prequel production team auditioned more than 1,500 young male actors to select the male lead; and it wasn't the kind where they just looked at photos and eliminated options, but all the actors personally auditioned one-on-one, face-to-face, before finally deciding on the male lead for the series of films.

— Hayden Christensen.

In terms of appearance and temperament, Hayden completely matched the image of Anakin Skywalker.

Unfortunately, after the film's release, Hayden was heavily criticized for his poor acting and stiff expression; but to be fair, Hayden's poker face is an undeniable fact, and the poor reputation of the film series cannot be blamed on Hayden, which is also an indisputable fact, and the two things should not be confused.

"Good things take time."

Seeing James and Chris shift the focus, Anson brought the topic back again, looked at Hayden, showed a smile, and gave him courage.

"James is right."

"There are countless audition news in Hollywood, and most of those rumors are unbelievable. There is no need to scare yourself because of a little disturbance."

After a pause, Anson spread his hands.

"Hey, Hayden, you should realize that the more it is like this, the more it means that the project is larger and more important, and may even be a blockbuster of the production company's year."

"You still don't know anything about the actual content of the movie, do you?"

Hayden nodded to affirm—

"Star Wars" prequel, the confidentiality work is still in place so far, and there is no news leaked in Hollywood.

"Maybe, this is a brand new series of movies. Once you play the male lead, it's not just one, but two, three, or even more series of movies."

"From another perspective, Hayden, you still don't know anything about the project, but you have stayed in New York for a month, gone through so many rounds of auditions, met the audition director, met the producer, met the screenwriter, who knows, maybe the director is also watching your audition in some corner."

"This action itself is meaningful."

"If I were to guess."

"The current waiting is precisely the last moment before dawn."

Sincere, straightforward, and enthusiastic.

Anson seemed to have this ability to look directly into the other person's eyes. A few simple words made people involuntarily feel excited, and then, uncontrollably, they wanted to believe Anson's words.

James was full of question marks, "So, you mean to say that this is actually a good thing?"

Anson blinked, "I mean, although things are still full of suspense, this may become a waiting that leads to good things, or it may become a training that leads to greater success. Maybe Hayden just needs some confidence."

Then, Anson looked at Hayden, "I believe in you."

Chris: … …

James: … …

Hayden was also confused, and was fooled by Anson's words. He nodded blankly and clenched his fist to celebrate in a panic.

James finally came back to his senses, "I think you seem to be fooling us, but I have no evidence. Brothers, I think Anson seems to have joined a cult."

The second half of the sentence, he turned to look at Chris and Hayden, sending out a distress signal.

But, that look, that expression… plus the whole atmosphere in front of him.

Chris burst out laughing, spitting a mouthful of saliva on James' face. James closed his eyes with a look of despair, silently speaking with his expression, which made Chris laugh even more wildly.

"Sorry, haha, James, hahahaha…"

I can't stop at all.

Hayden couldn't help but smile, and tried his best to control himself. He quickly trotted back to the living room, took the whole box of tissues and ran back, handing two tissues to James, his eyebrows and eyes full of smiles.

James silently wiped his face.

James noticed that Hayden's expression became brighter, and he was slightly relieved before he spoke, "I didn't want to say it originally, but since Anson shared it, maybe now is the chance to share it, actually I also…"

All eyes focused on James.

Rarely, James was a little shy, "Remember the limited series audition I told you about last time? I didn't have any hope at first, because the competition was really fierce, but."

"I got the role."

Chris exclaimed, "Yay!"

Seeing that the cheers were about to begin, James quickly interjected to complete the supplementary explanation, "It's a biographical limited series, and I will play James Dean."

James Dean?

A Hollywood legend, known as the representative of the "Beat Generation", and even more a cultural symbol of rebellion and individuality because of his early death, still has a strong influence half a century later, and has even become a fashion icon, that James Dean?

For any actor, being able to play such a legendary superstar is not only an honor, but also will win countless attention.

Without a doubt, this is the topic.

Looking closely, I have to say that James Franco can indeed see some of James Dean's figure. For biographical films, this is very important, and it also highlights the preciousness of the opportunity.

"Good job!"

Anson raised his right hand and reached out to James.

Without words, James also raised his right hand, and the two completed a high-five, and then Anson clenched his fist and waved it vigorously to cheer for James.

Obviously, this is very precious and rare, especially after the cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks", James needs such an opportunity to bring confidence.

However, James has not said it all along, worried about stimulating Hayden; but now it seems that Hayden also needs some good news to stimulate confidence.

In Hollywood, being rejected, denied, and forgotten is the norm. If you are rejected a hundred times or a thousand times, even the strongest self-confidence and the most resilient will may be destroyed, so they need some positive signals, when they believe that hope exists, waiting is effective, and patience can be rewarded, to win some strength for themselves to continue to persevere.

Hayden had not received any news, and almost thought that he had been forgotten. When he first came back from New York, he was still uneasy with a little joy, nervous mixed with excitement, but this emotion gradually smoothed out with the passage of time, and the whole person dimmed down.

However.

First Anson, and then James.

Although none of them know whether these opportunities can bloom into flowers, although they are all unknown newcomers, at least they see hope, and it really happens around them, and their mood can't help but be excited—

Maybe, the next opportunity will be their turn?

The world, just like that, brightened up.

Second update. More updates in the evening.