From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

While flipping through "GQ," Gary had a positive premonition, but he wasn't sure because still photography can be deceiving. Aside from post-production retouching, the photographer might have only captured a fleeting moment. Such a moment might not be enough to shine on the big screen.

Countless top models have tried to develop their careers in movies. They don't ask for acting skills, not even just to appear as a pretty face, but the results are disappointing. Exceptions like Kim Basinger are rare, one in a million.

Moreover.

The entire film industry knows that not everyone is suitable for the big screen. It's not about being good-looking or handsome, but about a certain aura.

Some people are born for the big screen. Perhaps it's not noticeable in real life, but when the camera lens captures their eyes and posture and projects them onto the big screen, every move and smile can stir the audience's hearts, making the movie theater their world.

And some people, no matter how good-looking or handsome, cannot release any attraction on the big screen. Perhaps increasingly advanced cosmetic surgery can allow everyone to "fabricate" their desired features. However, innate temperament ultimately cannot be created; if you don't have it, you just don't have it.

This is talent.

So, although the magazine was good, Gary didn't show it. He just gave Anson a chance; he still needed to see him in person.

However.

Now Gary can finally be sure; one meeting is enough.

He likes his skateboard, he likes his sweat, he likes his unadorned authenticity, like uncut jade waiting to be carved. The handsomeness exuded from his whole body, with the vigor and vitality of youth, has a pure yet complex charm from his eyes to his smile.

Fresh and real.

He's the one.

Gary thought.

Involuntarily, uncontrollably, Gary became a little excited because of the excitement of discovering a treasure, just like when he saw Julia Roberts back then. That kind of quality that is waiting to be polished and carved but can shine with immense light, he couldn't wait to capture it with the camera.

Like being electrocuted, he trembled slightly uncontrollably.

But on the surface, Gary didn't show it, or rather, he was convincing himself to stay calm and avoid overlooking the difficulties due to impulsiveness.

He still needed to face other issues.

Although Gary really liked the big boy in front of him, honestly, he was too sunny and handsome, which didn't fit the needs of the character in the movie.

The character is called Michael.

A bit of a nerd, a bit introverted, a bit shy, not conspicuous at school. He has a crush on his older sister's friend, Mia, but doesn't dare to confess.

Such a character, somewhat similar to Mia, needs to look unremarkable, an edge person who is completely ignored at school—of course, the crew can achieve this through clothing and styling; then, after dressing up, they will complete a transformation, stunning everyone, just like "Pretty Woman."

But…

The boy in front of him, no matter how you look at it, doesn't seem like an edge person in middle school. It would be more like the captain of the basketball team or something.

Things are back to square one.

Previously, Marcia had auditioned a group of actors, including many handsome guys, but none of those actors were able to move Gary because what he needed was not just a handsome actor, but a young man with a different temperament who could show different faces, a sense of contradiction.

Gary rejected Marcia's recommendations one after another, and now Anson is facing the same problem.

So, what to do?

Continue to reject?

No, this time, Gary doesn't plan to do that. The endless stream of inspiration calmed him down, and his brain was running at high speed, seeking a solution.

"Please sit down, I'm Gary."

Gary took the initiative to introduce himself.

Marcia observed Gary's expression, felt a little relieved, "Gary Marshall, the director."

Anson paused slightly as he was sitting down.

Gary noticed it, "What, you know me?"

Anson laughed directly, "It would be strange not to know you."

Gary liked this answer. It was clearly flattery, but without any obsequiousness, "Haha, it seems that my directing career has left some traces."

Some?

More than that!

Putting aside everything else, just discovering Julia Roberts and Anne Hathaway is enough to make people remember Gary.

Wait, Anne Hathaway—

Anson immediately reacted.

"The Princess Diaries," the work he is auditioning for should be Anne Hathaway's famous work.

In 2001, the unknown Anne Hathaway, although she had previously performed in stage plays and got acting opportunities in a TV series, had never acted in a movie before, let alone a leading role.

Then, she completed her professional debut on the big screen through the movie "The Princess Diaries", playing Mia, a high school student who suddenly becomes a princess, and became a hit, becoming the successor to America's sweetheart.

Unexpectedly, Anson also has the opportunity to become a part of this movie—

Big screen debut, here it comes?

So, which role is Anson auditioning for now?

In "The Princess Diaries", there are two main roles, one is responsible for secretly loving Mia, and the other is responsible for being secretly loved by Mia.

But there is too little information now, and Anson cannot judge for the time being.

Marcia noticed Gary's state immediately, without the previous irritability, anxiety, and eagerness. Instead, a slight smile hung on his lips, and the atmosphere of the entire audition was completely different, releasing a positive signal.

Phew.

Marcia also breathed a sigh of relief. It would be great if things could be resolved. At this time, she looked at Anson and regained her professionalism.

Then, Marcia also realized the problem—

Anson is not a nerd or an edge person at all.

Moreover, there are two main male characters in the movie. At first, Mia secretly loves the popular handsome guy at school, but she didn't expect that the other party just wanted to use Mia to create topics and hype himself; later, Mia noticed Michael, who had been silently accompanying her.

But if Anson plays Michael, as long as Mia is not blind, she would not be able to secretly love other people.

In fact, thinking about it carefully, from the essence, Gary's idea of choosing the two roles of Mia and Michael is consistent. One is a commoner princess, and the other is a commoner prince. Both roles are transformed from ordinary high school students, realizing the dream of self-transformation for every ordinary audience.

Therefore, the difficulty of choosing the male lead is no less than that of the female lead.

Looking at Anson in front of her, Marcia's temples throbbed again.

What to do?

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