From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Actually, Garry didn't like modifying the script on the spot, because he knew it would disrupt the shooting schedule and might even require the screenwriter to rework it. He himself used to be a television screenwriter and hated such things.

But precisely because Garry himself had experienced the period of modifying the script at the last moment of a TV series and improvising on the spot, he also knew the importance of inspiration for artistic creation, and that it could sometimes subvert the entire situation.

Right now, Garry had such a premonition.

So far, Michael's two appearances have all brought surprises; more precisely, from the excitement for Anson's arrival on the audition day, everything in front of him has continuously proved Garry's intuition and judgment.

Perhaps, he should be bolder and take another small step forward.

Garry looked at Anson, calmly and frankly, with a firm light shining in his eyes. He couldn't help but look directly into Anson's eyes, and the temperament exuding from the inside out made the last trace of hesitation in his heart disappear completely.

Let's do it this way.

Garry opened his mouth, "You said last time that you can play the guitar?"

Anson nodded.

Garry continued, "Remember, Michael has his own rock band and invites Mia to watch the band's performance. Fifteen or sixteen-year-old kids who like rock basically have tried to form their own garage band."

"Of course, whether they have talent is another matter."

Anson nodded slightly, but didn't interrupt Garry.

"Now, I have an idea that the garage of the repair shop is Michael and the band's practice room. When Mia comes to inquire about the progress of the Mustang repair, Michael and his band are practicing, showing their charm."

"Maybe, you can play a song you wrote yourself."

Anson: … …

This is more than just acting, it's a direct crossover performance.

So, shouldn't the remuneration be increased?

But thinking about it carefully, it's no wonder that when Andrew asked for a salary of $250,000, the "Princess Diaries" side simply nodded and agreed! Now it seems that Garry seemed to have foreseen this scene long ago.

Garry noticed Anson's strange expression and couldn't help but chuckle.

Anson slightly raised his chin, indicating that he understood — —

Indeed, in the movie, Mia has a transformation segment, so the saying 'a girl changes eighteen times' becomes a highlight; but Michael doesn't have that.

If Michael continues to be low-key and introverted, like a little transparent person, Mia finally getting together with Michael would be more like guilt and gratitude.

Michael also needs his own "transformation", and the band is indeed the right platform.

However, there is also a key point here.

"So, is the focus of this scene on showing Michael's charm, or on showing again that Michael's eyes can only see Mia alone?" Anson grasped the key point immediately and put forward his own point of view.

Garry didn't understand, "Why can't we have both?"

Anson shook his head, "It's not about choosing one of the two, but about highlighting which is the focus?"

Garry frowned slightly — —

If these words came from other actors, or from Anson before the start of filming, Garry would not have paid attention to them at all; but now, having witnessed the surprises brought by Anson twice, Garry also knew that Anson was a thoughtful person and would not aimlessly say things.

"What do you mean?" Garry took the opportunity to ask, putting on an expression of listening carefully.

Anson didn't open his mouth immediately. It happened suddenly, and he just had an inspiration. He slightly sorted out his thoughts before elaborating his ideas.

"Director, in Michael's previous two appearances, Michael was a supporting role in the picture. He revolved around Mia; so in this scene, let's change the angle and make Michael the protagonist, with others revolving around him. What do you think?"

Garry raised his eyebrows, but didn't interrupt Anson.

"You see, all along, Michael has been playing the role of secretly loving Mia, and in this scene, you also realize that you need to let Michael show his charm, and other eyes are looking at Michael, so why don't we go a step further?"

"Michael is practicing in the garage band, the band is performing one of their own songs, Michael is showing his charm, and those girls are all discussing Michael."

"Michael uses this song to carefully say aloud his feelings for Mia. On the surface, it seems to be using his charm to attract other girls, but in reality, it is testing whether Mia can hear it."

In the existing script, there is no such content, and Mia still doesn't look squarely at Michael.

But now, Anson is creating a vein of emotional development, further making Mia notice Michael's existence after Michael and Mia's interaction in music class, especially when other girls are present, Mia realizes — —

Perhaps, in her and Lily's eyes, Michael is a "younger brother", but in the eyes of other girls, Michael is indeed an attractive boy.

Step by step, gradually laying the groundwork.

Then, the "vein" will come out.

"Mia notices Michael's music and is attracted by the music. She also appreciates it, but she doesn't realize that the song is written for her."

That is to say, Mia's emotions have a little bit of budding, but she hasn't noticed it yet.

"This time, it is Michael's first show of charm, and it is also Michael's first initiative, a careful test, so I just asked you what the focus of this scene is? In my opinion, we need both, but the focus should be on the former, the core of this scene is Michael."

Anson's point of view is not complicated — —

Love should be two-way. Only when both characters become full and three-dimensional can the chemical reaction make the audience's hearts flutter.

Garry understands this point, and "Pretty Woman" is a typical example.

And now, Anson is fighting for space for Michael to stretch his hands and feet; in fact, he hasn't added any plot, it's just slightly changing the narrative focus on the existing plot bridge, and doesn't even need to modify the lines, just the director needs to switch the absolute protagonist of the lens to Michael.

Then, out of thin air, Michael has his own color.

Garry is thinking deeply.

He must admit that Anson is very smart, even smarter than he imagined, not only has a clear grasp of the characters, but also of the plot vein of the entire movie, interspersing flesh and blood on the existing plot framework, not only not cumbersome, but also can be called a stroke of genius.

Anson's idea perfectly fits Garry's conception, and even enriches, completes and extends Garry's imperfect and slightly simple conception.

Awesome!

Garry looked at Anson again.

He believes that Annie Hathaway will win the hearts of the audience after the movie is released; but now, he believes that Anson can also shine his own light.

Thoughts quickly turned in his mind, brainstorming, inspiration colliding, Garry was also a little eager to try, looking forward to Anson's performance.

But on the surface, Garry still maintained a serious expression, frowning slightly, looking at Anson meaningfully, the unhurried tone naturally carried a kind of imposing domineering, and the pressure accumulated over the years flowed out of his eyes, surging towards Anson.

"So... are you trying to get more screen time for yourself? Huh?"

The first update.