Chapter 1821 1821 Performance Tension
Hugo's right hand supported his chin, and his index finger gently whirled near his lips, "We all know that you have a very sexual lip shape, so you can stop emphasizing it, otherwise I may have the urge to get up and kiss." A teasing voice sounded next to him, making Hugo unable to help but pull out of his thoughts, and raised his eyes and saw Kevin Spacey sitting down next to him.
Hugo curled his lips gently and replied without panic, "I feel flattered."
Kevin glanced at the notebook in Hugo's hand, "Are you conceiving your own new script? Curtis is going to sulk again when he sees it. Your neglect makes the atmosphere of the crew much worse."
Kevin was naturally joking, and Hugo chuckled twice, "I'm thinking about the part about pets, but because I don't keep pets myself and have no research on pets, I always lack a little realism when writing."
"A wise man once said that personal experience is the best way to understand the unknown." Kevin said with open hands. Hugo frowned slightly and cast a puzzled look, as if he was talking about "who is wise man". Kevin shook his head helplessly, "Okay, that wise man is me."
Hugo laughed, "Then I should definitely go and try it myself." After laughing, Hugo looked at the busy staff around him, "So, are you here to look for me?"
"It seems you haven't completely forgotten it." Kevin teased, but Hugo felt a little embarrassed that he had indeed less movement in the crew because of his conceiving the script. "What do you think of this next scene?"
"The initiative is in your hands, so, isn't you supposed to lead it?" Hugo asked back, which made Kevin tilt his head and look at Hugo curiously, "So, do you really think I should take the initiative?" The calm tone was full of doubts. Hugo shrugged and answered only, "Why not?"
At this time, Russell Crow, Charlize Theron, Heath Ledger and others who were standing not far behind the monitor were nervous and a little overwhelmed. Everyone's eyes were filled with light of expectation. The next scene was not the first scene between Hugo and Kevin. The crew started filming. The two actors had already collaborated on at least five scenes, but this scene was the most intense scene.
Ed noticed that there was something hidden behind the murder case of the Night Owl Cafe. He also vaguely realized that the other people in the Homicide Group were not reliable. Of course, part of the reason was that other agents in the Homicide Group rejected his leader, so he found Jack and the others to cooperate in the case solving of the Night Owl Cafe. He needed someone outside the Homicide Group who could trust and capable enough to help.
Jack has always been a star in the drug control team. The reason why he mixed into the Night Owl Cafe case was just because their colleagues were also one of the victims in the case, so the entire police station was mobilized, and he relied on his powerful connections to provide help. But apart from that, Jack has never been interested in the homicide team.
Ed needs to beg Jack for help, but the two are not friends, strictly speaking, they are still against each other. Jack doesn't want to help at all. Therefore, Ed needs to convince Jack that not only makes Jack willing to lend a helping hand, but the two also turn enemies into friends and start cooperation.
This scene can be said to be the turning point in solving the mystery of "Los Angeles City Secret", and put forward strict requirements on the scene control of the two actors. Therefore, today, almost all actors who have scenes or not, came to the set and waited for the filming of this scene to start. It was like the passionate audience who entered the cinema to watch commercial blockbusters, just a bucket of popcorn and a cup of Coke.
"Why don't they read the script? Then what are they talking about?" Heath lowered his voice and said, obviously not very understanding of the status of Hugo and Kevin. However, his question was not answered. He couldn't help but turn his head and look at it. He found that Russell and Charlize were both looking at the two actors in front of him seriously with a thoughtful look. This made Heath very anxious, but confused.
After a while, Charlize came to his senses and whispered, "Look, the two of them are actually in a state of brewing. At first, the two of them were talking and laughing, but now the relationship is actually alienated. They speak in a kind of polite manner, and they can even feel the state of mutual repulsion. Compared to lines, they are preparing for emotions, completely taking part in the role, and having a free chat. When they really enter the acting stage, adding lines will not only appear more natural, but also have a fuller atmosphere tension."
In fact, this is what Charlize has only learned recently. Acting should not just memorize lines, because memorizing lines is not difficult. I can always recite lines dozens of times over and over again. What is important is the combination of characters and lines, how to make lines natural, and how to integrate lines and performance, this is the essence.
After many actors have completely entered the state, the lines that they freely perform during the shooting are actually wonderful, which is the reason.
Russell nodded suddenly, and pointed to Hugo's direction, "Look, Hugo's shoulders are slightly drooping, and his back is slightly closed, and his whole body's sharpness feels restrained, but in fact, Hugo's expression has become more firm and free, as if there is a belief in his heart." Russell had just observed these details and realized the behavior of the two actors, but the concept is relatively vague. After Charlize's wake up, the thoughts in his mind suddenly became clear, "And look at Kevin, he was sitting relaxed with his legs crossed. Now he leaned on the back of the chair, spreading his hands, and it was supposed to be an active relaxing position, but you can feel that he is tensing, as if he is ready for attack at any time."
From a certain perspective, Hugo and Kevin's acting methods are similar, but there are still more differences. But it is undeniable that the two people control their own small movements and expressions very delicately, and they are accurate, and they can inadvertently create the feeling that comes to their faces. This skill is amazing.
More importantly, no wonder everyone emphasizes the importance of an opponent. An excellent opponent actor can make the filming much easier, and two excellent actors can burst out with amazing chemical effects when they are opponents. The invisible tension of Hugo and Kevin in front of them is eye-opening.
Heath couldn't help swallowing, but found that his dry throat itched. He realized now that talent is indeed the basis for becoming an excellent actor, but this is far from enough. The scene in front of him opened a brand new door for him.
Heath opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but Curtis stood up and signaled all the staff to take the seat, and then let the recorder come on. Heath knew that filming was about to start, so he had to shut up, and even involuntarily held his breath and quietly watched the performance of the two actors.
Ed pushed open Jack's office door, "Wensheng, I need your help."
The whole set was silent, and everyone held their breath and paid attention to the shooting of the scene. Russell patted Charlize's arm excitedly, then pointed his fingers far away in the direction of Hugo. Charlize also nodded to Russell excitedly, and then quickly pointed to his eyes.
Although the scene had just begun and Hugo appeared, the details showed different details. When Ed entered the door, his eyes looked at Jack's desk, and then paused in two places. The first was a magazine, with the cover of the magazine being arrested for taking drugs on the eve of the movie's premiere. The second was a newspaper, with the cover picture of Jack's suit being in a well-equipped at a high-end party in Hollywood.
These two details are closely related to Jack's state at this time. Matt's arrest was Jack's work. Later, Jack learned that the editor-in-chief of Gossip magazine asked Matt to hook up and lure the prosecutor to try to create a scandal. In fact, Matt was just an actor who simply wanted to act, which made Jack a little uneasy. Matt died in the hotel that night. So, obviously Jack's current state is also very sensitive.
Such small details are difficult for the audience to notice, but for the actors' performances, they can immediately become three-dimensional and also make the plot smoother.
After a brief exchange, Charlize and Russell turned their heads and looked at the scene where they were filming.
Heath's thoughts could not keep up with the speed, but he noticed Charlize's gesture. He turned his head in panic, then locked his eyes tightly on Hugo and Kevin's eyes, and then he fell into this atmosphere bit by bit.
Ed's eyes were full of confusion, and he could vaguely detect a trace of vulnerability that made people uncertain. He tried to hide his true emotions, but the drooping eyes revealed the grief and regret in the plain words. For a moment, people began to approach him little by little, completely forgetting how annoying and hypocritical he had been before. He just saw the vulnerability in peace, and gently released a halo in his amber eyes.
Jack's eyes always have a sense of distance, and there is a hint of contempt and mockery in the guardian and rejection emotions, but this will not make people uncomfortable, because it just flashes by, and even makes people wonder if they have read it wrong. Most of the time, the peaceful eyes only have a sense of distance that is a humble and gentleman, as if there is a wall in front of them that makes people unable to break.
Both of them had such calm eyes, no storm, no sudden burst, and no tit-for-tat confrontation. They just had a calm conversation, but the eyes slowly condensed the air, and even their words were kept in the air, as if they were smashed down one by one, and that heaviness invaded invisibly, making people addicted to it.
Chapter completed!