Darius's eyes were firmly fixed on Lance, although he had spent the past few hours watching the rising director; But as time progressed, his doubts became more and more - what kind of person was Lance? There was a kind of ambivalent temperament in him, as if all the colors of conflict were hidden under that amazing skin, but everyone's eyes were so attracted by this skin that they ignored the unique soul in it.

"What's wrong? You look like a psychiatrist. Lance sat in his chair, bathed in Darius's gaze, and said with a smile on his face.

Darius couldn't help but be amused, "What? Do you recall the memories of receiving treatment? ”

The corners of Lance's mouth hooked slightly, and he said seriously, "I hope he can abide by the patient confidentiality agreement." ”

In front of him, Lance changed back into his clothes, navy blue shirt with jeans, with a British style of formality, but with the casualness of Italian sunshine, and the bright eyes were humble and polite, and graceful. This is what everyone sees Lance in the spotlight, which seems to be more casual, but at this time, Darius can't help but think: Is this really Lance's true colors? Or is it the true colors that Lance wants people to see?

The thoughts in Darrys' mind did not show up, but chuckled because of Lance's humor, "I have seen Mr. Strello's humor before watching 'The Tonight Show', but this wisdom can only be felt when I am really face-to-face." No wonder people say that you are a natural actor. ”

Lance's eyebrows furrowed slightly into the middle, and he asked suspiciously, "Are you complimenting or belittling?" My judgment in this area is a bit weak, and I can't tell the difference clearly. After saying that, he spread his hands seriously and shook his head helplessly.

I knew that Lance was making fun of himself. But Darius still smiled and shook his head, as if he was a little helpless, "Praise, of course praise." Born actor, isn't that the best compliment? It's as if when you see Paul Thomas Anderson, everyone wonders why he didn't become an actor. ”

“…… So, that's demeaning. Lance raised his chin high, and finally slowly lowered it in the affirmative.

Darius was directly choked and looked at Lance. A stunned face, as if smiling, "Why?" That was Darius' first thought. When they heard the news that Lance starred in "Killing with a Knife", almost most of the people in the circle were not surprised at all, on the contrary, everyone took it for granted, just like Brad Gray originally thought: with Lance's appearance, it is really a waste not to become an actor.

"According to you. Jessica Alba is a natural actor, but Meryl Streep is not. Lance's answer was ingenious, but it was intuitive, and Darius immediately reacted - there was still a difference between a vase and an actor. When people talk about "natural actors", one is the type of Robert De Niro, Katharine-Hepburn, and the other is the type of Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt.

Clearly, Lance wants to be the former. But almost everyone positions him as the latter.

If it had been before today, Darius would have scoffed at Lance for not being able to do anything. It's definitely not that easy to become a good actor; However, now Darrys is not sure, the soul hidden under that skin seems to be far from so simple, "I'm sorry, if I could turn back time, I would change the opening." Darius teased in this way, not apologizing positively, but still expressing regret.

"So, is that why you didn't become an actor in the first place, but chose to be a producer?" Darius's question is very interesting. Before Lance made a name for himself as a director, he was already well-known in the industry as a producer, and Darrys went one step further and directly traced the time back to the distant beginning, "If I remember correctly, you went to England to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, certainly not to become a director. After all, UCLA or New York University are excellent choices – and you've been a USC student yourself. ”

Just this question gave Lance a whole new understanding of Darius. Obviously, the conversation just now was random, which also means that the question is random, and Darius's on-the-spot reflexes are really outstanding. Moreover, Darius's background checks are in place.

"What is the detail that led you to deduce such an answer?" Not only did Lance not answer, but he also launched a rhetorical question, which made Darius suddenly unresponsive.

Indeed, there is no direct message in Lance's words about his rejection of vase actors, he is just taking matters into account - because it would be offensive to say that the actor is a vase in front of any actor. Just look at the efforts of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in recent years.

But Darius didn't want to bow his head, he thought about it for a while, and asked rhetorically again, "So, the reason why you became a producer is not because your appearance is too eye-catching, and the director will always blur the focus during the performance?" Darius didn't go around in circles to play dumb riddles, and directly told the connotation of the topic just now.

Lance raised an eyebrow, pursed his lips and nodded his chin slightly, "It's an interesting speculation." The meaningful tone made one laugh, "Yes, but no." Since the other party didn't go around in circles, Lance also chose to go straight, "I dropped out of the academy and didn't finish my studies, and it was indeed for this reason. Probably still young, always desperate for people to notice their talents, and then prove themselves at any cost, even if it breaks their heads. ”

"But when I became a producer, it wasn't like that." Lance lowered his eyes slightly, and thought seriously, "It's mainly because it's suitable, you know?" Standing behind a camera, the world you see is very different. It's an amazing thing, so I thought maybe a director or a producer would be a better fit for me than an actor. ”

Darius seriously recalled Lance's words, behind the seemingly polite words, there is a lot of information hidden, which is worth digging slowly, but today is just the first interview, there is no need for him to dig so deep, so he continued the topic, "So, don't you need to prove it now?" After that, he went on to explain, "I mean, you don't need to prove your talent, do you?" After all, when people first see you, your appearance is still the most eye-catching. ”

Lance chuckled and adjusted his sitting, "Are you implying something?" ”

Darrys spread his hands and looked like "I've seen through", "To be honest, when I heard that you and Tom were working together, my first reaction was, 'Interview with the Vampire'. Then Darrys frowned and added, "I'm sorry." "Because he put Lance and Brad on the level of the vase in the same way......

This apology added a touch of joy, "When they asked me to star in this work, this was their intention." In fact, this little tidbit can become a magic weapon for commercial film promotion, attracting audiences to the cinema - this is what is needed to "kill people with a knife" now, "So, when I heard about this plan at the beginning, I almost didn't hesitate and directly refused." ”

Darrys chuckled, "There's no way I can blame Brad Gray. ”

Lance shrugged his shoulders as well, "This time, I'll take it as a compliment." This made Darius's smile not hold back, and he burst out laughing, "Then why did you take on this project anyway, don't you need to prove yourself?" Darius repeated his question.

"Oh, no, of course not. We're all trying to prove ourselves and spend our lives on the ground, aren't we? Such a simple sentence, but with a hint of philosophical dialectic, makes people ponder, "It's just that, with the passage of time, I gradually understand that there are many ways to prove myself." Appearance can be a disadvantage, but it can also be a strength, it is an innate part, and when I deny this part, I am also denying myself, so ...... How do I prove myself? Lance's words made Darrys fall into thought, just these words, you can feel the background of Lance University of Southern California and Cambridge University, he is definitely not as simple as appearance, "In fact, actors with real strength will not let appearance become a rope that binds them, on the contrary, they should also learn to use their advantages." Like Marlon Brando, like James Dean, like Montgomery Clift. ”

Darius groaned and nodded, "So, you mean, do you have that strength right now?" Like Marlon-White Longdu. ”

"Haha, I wish I could admit it." Lance's bluntness with a hint of cunning made people laugh, "But in fact, I am not qualified to draw conclusions. Instead of denying it, he switched the way he answered the question in another way, "I'm still trying to prove myself, maybe we'll know what the hell is going on after the movie comes out." ”

Lance paved the way without moving, and Darius didn't refuse, and walked down the steps directly, "So, 'Kill with a knife', let's talk about this work." How does it feel to choose such a special work as your first step as an actor? ”

Not "Sin City", but "Murder by Knife". Unconsciously, Darrys has deviated from its original track, and the pre-propaganda of "Sin City" has instead evolved into a propaganda platform for "killing people with a knife".

"Well, if I could, I'd like to put aside my role as an actor and sue you as a director, screenwriter, producer, and actor......" Lance's tail note tugged slightly, and the magnetic voice vibrated gently in the air, sexual/sensual like a cello, "It's like hell." (To be continued.) )

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