From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Glancing through quickly—

It wasn't to memorize lines, but to grasp the scene.

Of course, if Anson could have photographic memory, scan it once, and perform without the script, flawlessly presenting the lines, it would be quite amazing.

But thinking seriously, would such 'amazing' be enough to win the role?

The answer is no.

The ability to memorize lines has no direct relationship with the role or the performance. At most, it leaves a deep impression. But Anson believes the impression he has made so far is deep enough. Therefore, he should now focus on the main task, showcasing what needs to be shown in the audition.

Instead of memorizing lines, it's better to carefully understand them and, based on the character image he has previously constructed, further demonstrate his interpretation of the character.

Anson intends to fully utilize his advantages. In his previous life, he had watched the movie "Spider-Man." Although he doesn't remember the lines and the plot is somewhat blurred, he can reconstruct the scene through these lines, grasp the essence, and make the performance come alive with his understanding.

Therefore, using the short time to pack his backpack, Anson quickly scans the lines.

Somewhat unexpectedly, it's actually this scene.

A thirty-second monologue, Peter Parker gazing at his crush, Mary Jane.

In the original comic, Peter Parker's first love is Gwen Stacy. This pure love has a tragic ending. During a battle with a villain, Peter couldn't save Gwen and watched her die tragically before his eyes.

This scene was a revolutionary bridge in the comics because the superhero couldn't turn the tide, and it was his first love. When the comic was released that year, it caused a wave of controversy, but years later, it was proven to be a milestone that changed superhero comics.

Obviously, Sam doesn't like this bridge. So, in this version, Peter's first love is the girl next door, Mary Jane, while Gwen doesn't appear until the second version, "The Amazing Spider-Man," and the scene of Gwen's death is re-enacted in the second movie of the series.

Between Peter and Mary Jane, Peter has always secretly had a crush on his neighbor, but the beautiful Mary Jane has a boyfriend. The shy Peter has always carefully hidden his feelings.

The scene Ian and the others chose for the audition is very particular:

A monologue from Peter, a confession while silently watching Mary Jane's back.

If it were just that, it would just be a common high school student's admiration for his crush; but the real hidden information in this scene is Peter getting superpowers.

In the movie, after Peter is bitten by the spider, he goes home and falls asleep. After waking up, Peter finds that his hearing and eyesight have become sharp. He not only takes off his glasses but also finds that his figure has improved. Although he hasn't discovered his superpowers yet, and doesn't realize what's going on, Peter's mentality and state have undergone subtle changes.

Otherwise, why would Peter, who has always secretly hidden his feelings, suddenly muster the courage to try to get close to Mary Jane and secretly say what's on his mind?

In other words, the focus is on Peter becoming slightly more confident from being shy, but he hasn't clearly realized it yet, and cautiously takes a small step, trying to comfort Mary Jane, who is arguing with her family, but then hesitates and stops, a subtle mood.

The confession is not just a confession.

But the key is that Ian and the others didn't remind them of any background information.

So, what's the reason for not reminding?

Perhaps, they just want to see the actors' understanding and presentation of the confession mentality, which to some extent can reveal the actors' interpretation of Peter Parker.

Hidden mystery.

Anson's mind is racing.

At this time, Peter should still be shy. The emotional level and subconscious impulse are still being reined in by reason, but the intensity and heat of the emotion are almost uncontrollable.

So, how should Anson present it?

Confession.

In his previous life, Anson had never confessed. Before the age of twenty-five, there was no need to confess. After the age of twenty-five, he didn't dare to burden others.

Especially later.

Standing in front of the person he likes, but worried about becoming a burden to the other person because of his own bad situation, even he himself has no future, so what qualifications does he have to expect a future for a relationship, so he swallows all the words, carefully sorts out his emotions, and hides them perfectly.

Wanting to say something but stopping, yet unable to hide—

Crush is such an emotion.

Packing the luggage only takes a moment. Anson didn't drag it out. After quickly scanning, he packed it neatly. But this little time was enough to have some ideas.

Anson turned around and raised his hand to signal. At this time, he was still in the mood to make a joke, "Don't worry, I will do my best to make sure you can see me clearly."

Hehe.

Ian and the others couldn't help but chuckle. The atmosphere had already relaxed before it even became tense.

Huff.

Anson slightly adjusted his breathing, not only to calm himself down but also to leave a short blank before the performance began.

One second. Two seconds.

Then, look up, step forward.

Anson slowly walked forward, full of thoughts, but the steps he had just started to rush forward immediately stopped. An emergency brake controlled himself. His steps were slightly slow. He glanced forward but couldn't help but lower his head, hesitating to move forward.

However, with his chin lowered, his eyes quietly lifted, quietly watching.

The room was silent. Even the agent sitting in the corner couldn't help but look over. Now they finally understood what Anson meant—

Anson's footsteps had returned to the front, about three steps away from the long table. The emotions in his expression and eyes could be seen clearly.

Moreover, the most special thing was that Anson slowly approached from far away, coming out of the shadows, first feeling a subtle atmosphere, outlining a silhouette in his mind, a hazy impression like smoke; then slowly becoming clear, the smoke dissipating, finally being able to see those eyes clearly.

The whole viewing experience, infiltrating little by little, quietly grabbing the line of sight, making people can't help but want to explore, explore the true emotions in those eyes and the emotional struggle on that face, confirm their guesses, look at the person in front of them, and little by little depict the scene he is in in their minds.

Throughout the whole process, there were no lines, but the line of sight was firmly grasped.

This composure has already attracted attention. The eyes of the entire room were all on Anson, as if they could feel the flow of the camera's focus.

Performance is not just performance, but also using performance to construct the lights, camera, and space, and the sense of picture rushes towards you.

Fourth update.