Chapter 2: Time to Wander Memory
"I know that what happened to Heath Ledger has affected you a lot, and we all feel sorry for him. But you can't punish yourself for this, his death has nothing to do with you......"
Since Heath Ledger's funeral, Jonathan hasn't seen Cheon Myung-hoon. Although the two are still in contact by phone and online, they have never talked all night as before.
Heath Ledger is the actor who plays the villain Joker, and his acting skills are the biggest highlight of this film, which deeply shocked everyone in the crew. Cheon Myung-hoon is certainly no exception.
He is a joyful comedian in his own right, and although he has some resentment that he has never met with talent, he has always shown a cheerful face in life. In order to delve into the inner world of this crazy character, Heath Ledger used every means he could think of.
Before the start of filming, Heath Ledger locked himself in the hotel and spent a whole month working on the details of the character. He also made very detailed notes, which he often used as a reference on the set.
Heath Ledger is a warrior who climbs the heights, even going so far as to exchange acting skills with the devil. There are countless examples of him challenging himself, which completely refreshes Cheon Myung-hoon's understanding of acting.
Heath Ledger is undoubtedly the most dedicated actor in Cheon Myung-hoon's heart so far.
At the end of The Dark Knight, the Joker is arrested and imprisoned. Nolan booked Heath Ledger's itinerary early and invited him to continue starring in the third part of "Batman".
Heath Ledger readily agreed, and he was pleased with his performance. During this period of filming in the crew, it was his happiest time. He also wants to continue working with the Nolan family and continue this friendship that will last a lifetime.
Everything is so beautiful that people look forward to it.
Until he used his own death to become one with the clown forever. The world can no longer separate the two, and no one can challenge the scriptures forged with life.
Jokers have become a daunting taboo in movies, and no director wants to reboot the role. Because the results of the comparison between the two can be imagined.
Heath Ledger didn't commit suicide because of the Joker, although the world is more willing to accept this reason, making him even more tragic heroic. But in fact, he didn't want to commit suicide at all, and there was still "Batman 3" that he was looking forward to, how could he commit suicide easily?
If he is really obsessed with the role of the clown, it is even to the point where he can't extricate himself. It should also be done after the next work is filmed!
Heath Ledger contracted pneumonia and suffered from insomnia due to stress while filming other films. In order to ensure normal work, it does not affect the progress of the crew. He started taking medication to help him sleep.
Sleeping pills, painkillers, and prescription drugs are everywhere, but two drugs, sedative and antidepressant, are recommended to him by Cheon Myung-hoon. Because of Heath Ledger's realistic acting skills, Cheon Myung-hoon always has some worries in his heart.
Of course, Cheon Myung-hoon didn't give him medicine directly, which is undoubtedly illegal. Heath Ledger obtains his medicines through regular channels, prescribed by doctors.
But no one could have imagined that he would take a mixture of six medicines. Even for people who no longer have medical knowledge, the doctor should have said the precautions. So Heath Ledger's behavior is no different from self-destruction.
But the people who worked with him didn't want to believe that he had committed suicide. His family is even more unacceptable to this statement, he is not the kind of person who irresponsibly leaves behind his family.
Cheon Myung-hoon was even more reluctant to accept it. A person who was alive yesterday, a person whom he sincerely admired, just disappeared suddenly.
That shock is no less than blowing up a nuclear weapon in the bottom of your heart.
Heath Ledger's coverage is overwhelming, and it is inevitable as long as you are in the city. After the funeral, Cheon Myung-hoon also disappeared and went to a place away from the news bombardment.
He didn't blame Heath Ledger for his death, regretting that he would have been if he hadn't been recommended medicine. But the impact of this incident on Qian Mingxun is indelible in this life.
"Music can only think about expressing one's own emotions, but movies can't!" Cheon Myung-hoon finally raised his head: "Whimsy is of course a good thing for movies, but it needs good actors to dedicate themselves to art!"
"I didn't mean anything else, and I wasn't trying to get into the horns!" Cheon Myung-hoon explained before Jonathan could speak, "I just really understood one thing...... I can't be a great actor, and I don't dare to be a talented screenwriter!"
"I just want to be able to express what is on my mind...... In a musical way. ”
Jonathan was speechless for a long time, unable to say anything. Cheon Myung-hoon lowered his head and took a sip of Mocha.
"Even if I don't succeed in being myself, at least I'm still myself. But if I blindly chase success and fail, I don't necessarily look like this!"
"I see what you mean, Mason. I won't advise you to stay again. Jonathan sat up straight with a serious expression: "Your talent should be seen by the world! As long as you don't waste it, I believe that you can succeed in whatever you do!"
"I know that myself, and I don't need you to say it. Qian Mingxun made a joke to ease the atmosphere: "That's why I have to go back to my own country, and there will be a stage for me there!"
"Good. If there's anything you need help with, just talk to me. Jonathan hesitated: "The second brother also said that he owes you too much favor, and sooner or later he will have to find a chance to compensate." ”
"You're a screenwriter, he's a director, so you value inspiration. Cheon Myung-hoon smiled: "And I just want to find someone to talk to, this is the most important thing for me!"
"I'm just talking gibberish. You don't think it's a waste of time, and you can turn waste into treasure after listening to it. It doesn't really have anything to do with me, at best, it's just taking what you need!"
Cheon Myung-hoon pointed to the bread and pastries on the bar: "If you still feel sorry for it, then please ask me to eat something." ”
……
I can still hear you
You can still feel your temperature
Today I live in your traces
A strange figure passing by
Fallen leaves flying lonely in the wind
Dusk currents sweeping across the cheeks
What I have seen and heard
Everything you feel is you
How are you
Are you like me, too
I'll be able to see you tomorrow
……
Listening to the gentle voice of Nell's lead singer Kim Jong-wan in the headphones, Cheon Myung-hoon unconsciously fell into a sweet sleep. The plane left Los Angeles and set sail for Seoul, South Korea.
The mystery of the city is like a bottomless mystery, and the content of the mystery is related to the rest of his life. I believe that he will return here one day, and I hope that I will already have the answer in my heart by then.