"I don't need a vase, I need an actor."

Lance's words were filled with a strong sense of oppression, which almost made Jessica and Emma both gasp, but the reactions of the two were very different: Jessica began to get nervous, she was not confident enough in her acting skills, and she never had; Emma began to look forward to it, because this is what she is after, and even if she is not qualified enough now, even if she fails this time, it will not stop her from continuing to make progress in the principles of being an actor.

But neither Jessica nor Emma made a sound, as if they were unable to form an effective counterattack. This is very different from the previous auditions for Mickey Locke and Ben Affleck.

Lance was pleased with the effect and continued, "I don't know how much you know about Nancy's character, it's a very special role. She is an innocent victim, but living in an environment like Sin City, she can't always be innocent and ignorant, so as she grows up, she gradually begins to become different, and finally falls into darkness completely. As for what kind of difference it is, I hope you can bring some surprises. ”

From Mickey to Ben to Jessica and Emma in front of him, Lance has implemented one policy: to allow actors to put forward their own ideas about the characters. In fact, this is also the conclusion that Lance and Frank Miller came to after discussion, giving the actor a certain amount of freedom to play, which is not only conducive to the actor's performance, but also can be substituted for the actor's self-understanding of Sin City.

Lance wanted actors to be involved in the creation of the film, such as Jessica, and Lance wanted her to be able to incorporate her own views and insights into the character, which would be a huge help for her to interpret the character. Moreover, under the stylized lens of the film, the actors' performance space is relatively limited. This method is also conducive to the actor's substitution of his own detailed performance, so that the role becomes rich and three-dimensional.

Of course, Lance and Frank will still write the main line and structure of each character themselves, and then adjust it according to the actor's self-understanding to finally create the character that best suits the script.

"When Nancy was a child, she was kidnapped. Although he was saved in the end, his heart was greatly shocked. Lance looked at Emma, although Emma is fifteen years old this year and was not Nancy's first choice when she was a child, Lance decided to give Emma a chance, "However, things are not so simple. How Nancy was kidnapped and why she was kidnapped is worth discussing. ”

Emma thought about it seriously. "Are you saying that when Nancy was kidnapped, was there any special reason?" ”

Lance didn't expect a conversation to start, he just threw a brick and brick so that Emma could think outside the box when she returned, after all, Emma hadn't read Sin City now, and she was too young. The experience is not rich enough, and it takes time to settle down and think.

Right now. Emma took the initiative to speak, which surprised Lance, and the eyes that had left fell on Emma again, "Oh? Why? ”

"Just look at that short video just now, this is obviously not a story that conveys the warmth of the world, is it?" Emma's immature face and immature voice spoke such old-fashioned words. Coupled with that natural expression, there is really a sense of joy that violates the harmony. Jessica also turned her head to look at Emma, but Xiao Nizi didn't look flustered, but thought about it seriously. "Maybe she's naughty herself, so the bad guys have a chance; Maybe it was her parents who met the enemy and took their anger out on her......"

Emma felt like she had a lot of inspiration in her head, but she couldn't find a direction because she hadn't read the original comics or scripts of Sin City, so she could only let her thoughts run wild, "Of course, if you want to express her innocence and kindness, then it can be said that her family ignored and snubbed her, so much so that she had to run away from home with a rag doll, only to be kidnapped." Speaking of this, Emma looked up again and looked at Lance, "It depends on the definition of the character in the script, whether Nancy was a good boy or a bad boy when she was young, and whether we should sympathize with her or condemn her." ”

Right in the bull's-eye.

Emma really brought a big surprise to Lance, although Emma's ideas were a little too scattered, but without any references, she was able to think about the role so thoroughly, which was a huge breakthrough. Just such a small detail shows Emma's talent in acting, at least the understanding is worthy of recognition - of course, the actor is not on paper, and ultimately needs to stand in front of the camera to perform.

Lance's gaze stayed on Emma's body, and he didn't leave for a long time, Xiao Nizi calmly met Lance's gaze, although there was a trace of hesitation flashing in her big watery eyes, but she still didn't feel timid and flinched, "I mean, that's what you're asking for, right?" Incorporating the actor's own construction of the character's background is what I learned in my acting class, the basic course of methodological acting. ”

Emma bit the tip of her tongue and stopped herself—for she found that she seemed to be talking too much.

Lance noticed Emma's small movements, and the curvature of the corners of his mouth raised slightly, "Yes, you're right, that's what I'm asking for." A simple affirmation made Emma clench her fist excitedly, which made the curvature of Lance's mouth closer to the root of her ear, but this time he looked away and looked at Jessica, "After Nancy was rescued, it was eight years after she reappeared, no one knows what happened in these eight years, but she has been reduced to a dancer/girl in a bar, the changes caused by these eight years are obviously not so simple, this blank is only known to Nancy herself." ”

Jessica bit her lower lip, she naturally understood the meaning of Lance's words, which meant that the blanks of the eight years needed to be filled in by her, and the changes caused by the eight years of experience also needed to be shown through the performance, and more importantly, the eight years had connected the two roles between her and Emma in a differentiated and integrated way.

It's a big responsibility, it's an opportunity. For any actor, this means a lot of room to play and countless acting opportunities, which can be said to be the opportunity that an actor dreams of, and the one she has always dreamed of, isn't it? However, why did she feel panicked after understanding the weight of this role.

It was only then that she truly understood the meaning of Lance's previous words: "Are you sure you're ready?" ”

Adjusting her breathing, Jessica looked at Lance, "So, you need an actor to perform to fill this gap?" This is a question sentence, and deep down she is still not confident enough. Lance snapped his fingers in the affirmative, "Okay, I got it." Jessica puffed out her chest, not only because this was her chance to prove herself, but also because this was her chance to prove herself in front of Lance, and she would never back down, "I'll read the script well and give my thoughts." ”

Lance tucked his chin slightly, giving an affirmation. Although Lance still has to refer to other actors for the role of Nancy, there is no way to make a decision at the moment, Jessica Simpson (Jessica-Simpson), Catherine Zeta-Jones and Scarlett Johansson are all interested in this role, and Lance plans to meet them separately before making a decision; But so far, Lance is still more optimistic about Jessica Alba, and even Emma has given Lance a surprise surprise.

Just as Lance was about to open his mouth to continue to explain the matter, Jessica was the first to interrupt Lance's words, "I heard James say that there will be a lot of naked/exposed scenes in the script, saying that this is a need for the role." ”

Lance's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Yes, because she's a dancer/girl." "In the original comics, Nancy has a lot of nudity/exposure images, which are not deliberately fabricated by Lance.

"Isn't it because you want to attract the audience's attention?" Jessica retorted, with a hint of gunpowder in her words, and her stubborn chin curved gracefully like blue and white porcelain. It was the first time Jessica had choked so directly and forcefully in front of Lance, and even she herself was a little uncomfortable, and when she saw the smile on Lance's lips, she couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and then forced herself to puff out her chest and said firmly, "No matter what, I refuse any form of nudity/exposure, I mean, any form!" Jessica also wanted to use more words to express her strong beliefs, but found that she was running out of words under Lance's gaze, "This is a prerequisite for our cooperation." ”

Before Lance could make a request, Jessica had already cut the penalty area, and the momentum contrast between the two men seemed to be reversed, which was really an interesting situation.

"Huh." Lance chuckled, "You can go back and read the script first, and then think about the characters." Lance avoided the topic, with no intention of going head-to-head, and the subtext was to say: I haven't decided to use you yet, you can't wait to draw the penalty area, isn't it too anxious?

Jessica also realized her recklessness, but in front of Lance, she didn't want to bow her head, so she raised her chin haughtily and said without flinching, "We'll find out, won't we?" With that, she lowered her gaze to the table and thought, "If nothing else, I think it's time to leave." ”

Lance shrugged, "The audition is over. I'll give the script to James. ”

"Good!" Jessica nodded and stood up gracefully, "Then, I'll take my leave first." It's a pleasure to be able to speak with you again today, Mr. Lancelot. Lady Jessica said goodbye, then walked away with a twist.

Jessica clenched her wet fists, and her back was already soaked with cold sweat, but her muscles were tense, and she didn't show any flaws, and she didn't gasp for air until she was outside the coffee house. And she did! She really did it! In front of Lance, she made her request in a dignified manner! She, did it!

At this time, Emma, who remained in her position, carefully raised her right hand, and after receiving an affirmative signal from Lance, she said hesitantly and cautiously, "Excuse me...... When Nancy was a child, there shouldn't be any nude/revealing scenes, right? (To be continued.) )

ps: Today's first update, Chapter 355 was inexplicably blocked, and I'll go to the editor tomorrow to solve it, sorry wow!