From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

“Cut!”

Gary spoke.

Although he really, really didn't want to interrupt filming, it really should end.

Wonderful, indescribably wonderful!

A look, a smile, that's enough, not only showing Michael's crush on Mia, but also showing Michael's trust in Mia.

He saw the tenacity and courage in her, and used music to guide that inner strength out, allowing her to dare to sing out loud.

Although it was just a music lesson, although it was just a choir of students, it wasn't much, but Mia still found herself in the predicament.

Moreover!

Give and take—

Anne Hathaway, without any preparation, was able to feel the power passed on by Anson. She didn't dodge or panic, but instead immersed herself in the role, using her performance to catch that power, and on this basis, she took advantage of the situation to develop and complete a beautiful arc.

This is a scene between equals.

Two newcomers with limited experience worked together to complete the performance of this scene, sparking sparks and making the entire plot complete and full.

The emotions and content are instantly enriched, so that the purpose and function of the entire scene are immediately three-dimensional, which can also become the first seed that Michael plants in Mia's heart, happening silently.

Wonderful!

Gary couldn't help but get excited. Who could refuse such work?

Inspiration is sparked in this way.

“Good!”

Gary gave a thumbs up and applauded the two actors without hesitation.

The surrounding noisy gazes looked at Gary, then at Anson, even more envious and jealous, not expecting Anson to do it again.

Gary didn't bother to pay attention to those gazes, his attention was completely on Anne and Anson.

“Anne, beautiful!”

Gary expressed his praise.

“Next, we need to change the camera angle to capture a close-up. The look and emotion just now were very good. Just follow this line of performance.”

In a few short words, Gary didn't give any guidance, just a reminder, and then changed the camera position to continue filming. After spending another half an hour, he finally completed the filming of this scene. From Gary's expression and actions, it could be seen that he was very satisfied.

For Gary, isn't this obvious?

Michael's first appearance allowed the audience to understand his thoughts.

Michael's second appearance, he and Mia had a knowing interaction.

These contents are also in the script, but they appear flat and rough, without a clear thread, and can even be said to be vague.

But now, without changing the script, Anson gives Michael's character room to breathe and extend through subtle but effective means, even grasping the plot and creating a character arc appropriately.

Michael's character is not only three-dimensional, but also vivid, and has his own story line and arc. Is all this really happening?

But he didn't know if this young man could handle such a challenge?

Gary was very much looking forward to it.

“Cut!”

The scene in front of him was completely filmed, and Gary announced the end with satisfaction. He stood up from behind the monitor and walked towards Anson again.

This scene was not the first time the crew had seen it, but every time they saw it, they couldn't help but be surprised—

Anson isn't the main character.

In terms of roles, he couldn't even be ranked in the top five in this movie, but since the start of filming, Gary had never concealed his appreciation for Anson. Was this normal?

“Anson.”

Gary's eyes showed a hint of appreciation and affection, as if he were looking at his grandson—

Don't get me wrong, it's just the literal meaning.

“Very good, it seems that this is the real surprise you prepared today.”

Anson showed a smile, “I'm just trying to be an actor.”

“Haha.” Gary was amused by Anson's words, confident but not arrogant, “Then, there is another test next, and I am also looking forward to a surprise.”

Anson's eyes lit up: Here it comes!

Just like Sandra Oh showed in "Grey's Anatomy", through her understanding of the character, the plot, and the entire blueprint framework, she injected life into the character, so that he/she is no longer a tool for the screenwriter to copy lines, but a person with his own thinking ability.

When a character has life, it is not the character following the plot, but the plot naturally extending from the character.

Now, Anson has also done it.

Anson showed a smile and didn't speak, just looked at Gary confidently, expressing his determination with his eyes, waiting quietly.

Gary nodded slightly with satisfaction, “You should know Michael's next scene, right?”

Anson nodded, “Yes, the garage.”

In "The Princess Diaries", Michael's scenes are all centered around Mia, serving Mia's story line.

Mia's mother bought her a 1966 Ford Mustang, which is her treasure number one.

Because in the United States, you can get a driver's license at the age of sixteen, Mia has been waiting to get her driver's license after her sixteenth birthday, and then she can drive herself on the road.

However, this old Mustang needs to be repaired, and it needs a lot of help. Mia put the Mustang in a repair shop, hoping that professionals can bring it back to life.

It just so happened that Michael also worked at the repair shop.

The next scene is the very rare alone time between Michael and Mia, and it is also Michael's third official appearance in the movie.

A very important scene.

In the script, Mia seems very frustrated because of the high repair costs. She is not sure if she can afford it, and then Michael tells the repair shop owner that his work can be free of labor costs.

That is to say, this is still a scene where Michael further expresses his crush on Mia. Even the repair shop owner can see it, but Mia still doesn't.

In the existing script, the plot is like this, no more—

Michael's first three appearances, all the scenes are of the same tone, expressing his crush on Mia in different ways.

But now, the situation has changed slightly.

In the first and second scenes, Michael has already developed his vitality. Gary feels that perhaps the third scene can also be further developed.

Fifth update.