novellhall Chapter 137 This is true strength! [3000]
Chapter 137 This is true strength! [3000]
Chapter 137 This is true strength! [3000]
Elizabeth Banks removed some of her extravagant accessories and walked over with a cup of coffee.
She hadn't removed her heavy makeup yet, and she looked a bit...unnatural!
"Hey kid, that was great! How was it acting with me?"
She seems to have a very cheerful personality, which is quite different from the character she plays in the drama.
Chen Xun thought to himself: I didn't even have a chance to rehearse with you!
The biggest interaction just now was when you said my name!
"Ms. Banks, your performance was truly breathtaking!"
Chen Xun naturally wouldn't reveal his true feelings; he started with a friendly exchange of compliments.
But he wasn't lying either.
Elizabeth's performance was truly excellent!
Chen Xun even pointed to her still dazzling dress.
"Especially your battle attire, it's so eye-catching!"
Elizabeth laughed heartily: "Do you like it? Wearing it makes me feel like I can conquer the world. This character is so much fun!"
After nearly a week of filming, the scenes in the square were finally completed.
The crew began packing, preparing to move to the film studio.
They have another important scene to film here.
The scene inside the train that transports the tributes from District 12 to the glitzy Capitol.
The train carriages were built in a photography studio.
However, in order to film exterior shots of trains passing through fields and tunnels, the crew rented a section of a still-operating tourist railway line and meticulously transformed the interior of one of the carriages into a futuristic space.
When Chen Xun first stepped into this Capitol train carriage, he felt as if he had stepped out of a slum and into a high-tech concept store.
The walls have a smooth, metallic finish, the sofas are so soft you can sink into them, and the lights are uniquely designed and the control panels shimmer with a soft glow.
Everything contrasted sharply with the crudeness of District Twelve.
"This scene is awesome!"
Jennifer followed him in, whistled, and touched the smooth wall: "This place is much better than District Twelve. Who would want to go back to hunting here?"
"This is exactly the effect Capitol wanted!"
Chen Xun also looked around.
This environment had a tremendous impact on Pita.
The abrupt shift from poverty to extravagance will further exacerbate his confusion and maladjustment.
He needs to find out Pita's condition in this environment.
Today's scenes mainly focus on the initial interactions between Katniss and Peeta on the train.
Just then, a figure wearing an old vest and shirt sauntered into the carriage.
The newcomer had slightly messy blond hair, a thin face but extremely sharp and bright eyes, and looked somewhat cynical, yet also had the air of an artist immersed in his own world.
It's Woody Harrelson.
He will play Haymitch Abernathy.
Katniss and Peeta's mentor.
Hey everyone.
Woody's voice was a little hoarse, with a friendly tone. He nodded to director Gary Ross: "Gary, I'm not late, am I?"
"Perfect timing, Woody."
Gary greeted him with a smile.
Welcome to the Capitol Express. These two are Jennifer Lawrence and Chen Xun.
"Mr. Harrison, it's a pleasure to work with you."
Chen Xun admired him in his previous life, but he never expected to be acting opposite him now.
This person is a true acting master.
Nominating for an Oscar is as casual as eating dinner at home, and he has an extremely wide range of roles, from comedy to drama to this kind of decadent eccentric character, he can portray them all vividly.
The attribute orbs on his body are probably of very high quality.
Just call me Woody.
Woody waved his hand, then looked at the table in the carriage that was filled with Capitol delicacies.
Golden-roasted poultry, meats drizzled with sauce, fresh fruit, and desserts.
"Tsk~ Why isn't there even a salad!"
Director Gary laughed: "I know you're a vegetarian, Woody. Don't worry, there's food specially prepared in your dressing room. When we're filming eating scenes, we'll get you some vegetables and desserts, guaranteed to be vegetarian."
"That's good!"
Woody nodded, then turned to Chen Xun and Jennifer: "What are we mainly filming today? Two kids sitting in a luxury train, blinded by all this fake food, while listening to this drunken old man lecture them?"
"almost!"
Director Gary smiled and presented the shooting plan: "First, we'll shoot the scene where the three of you first meet in the dining car, followed by some individual conversations. Woody, whether you can portray the decadent effect of Haymitch depends on you."
"I'm good at being decadent!"
Woody shrugged, pulled what appeared to be a metal water bottle from his pocket, unscrewed it, and took a sip.
Chen Xun, with his sharp eyes, noticed that it appeared to be a dark liquid inside, with no smell of alcohol, and was likely tea or some kind of herbal beverage.
I prepared all the props myself!
You get into character so quickly!
Before filming began, as usual, we rehearsed our positions and rehearsed our lines.
Woody Harrelson has a unique approach to dialogue; he doesn't get bogged down in every single word of the script, but rather focuses on capturing the rhythm of Haymitch's speech.
A little indistinct, with a hangover-like languor.
But the irony in every sentence is hidden between the lines.
When Chen Xun exchanged words with him, he immediately felt the pressure, but also became more excited.
This is what it feels like when masters clash!
Just as Woody was casually reciting Hemis's lines about how to die gracefully in the arena, a golden attribute orb fell from his body:
[Character immersion and dialogue improvisation vitality +10]
Chen Xun's heart skipped a beat!
He suppressed his excitement, pretending to look down at the script and quickly absorb the information.
moment!
A profound realization flooded my mind about how to fully integrate my own traits with the character and give the dialogue a vibrancy that transcends the text.
Chen Xun instantly gained a preliminary understanding of Woody Harrelson's ability to embody any role and bring out a unique personal touch.
He truly deserves to be called a veteran actor.
Chen Xun felt like he had hit the jackpot!
This train ride was definitely worth it!
After finishing the rehearsal, Woody seemed quite satisfied with Chen Xun and Jennifer's reactions.
"Great job! You both performed very well, not letting my impromptu remarks get you off track!"
Filming has officially begun.
The first scene is the three of them meeting for the first time in the dining car.
Effie Trinchie changed into another glamorous dress, gave an exaggerated introduction of Blackie, and then left.
The camera is pointed at both sides of the long table.
The two sat on the sofa, staring at the food on the table in front of them, their expressions a mixture of shock and well-hidden longing.
This is a long shot.
At first, neither of them spoke. Jennifer's character, Katniss, sat on the sofa, seemingly still reminiscing about her mother, sister, and childhood sweetheart.
Chen Xun's character, Peeta, speaks cautiously to Katniss, but doesn't seem to care when he doesn't receive a response.
Instead, he continued talking to himself.
Chen Xun had a good grasp of the rhythm of Peeta's speech.
Jennifer, through Chen Xun's story, seemed to recall when she was starving and Peeta threw her bread.
Only then did she realize that the boy in front of her seemed to be her savior.
She turned her head and looked at Chen Xun; their eyes met at that moment.
Director Gary, watching this scene from behind the monitor, nodded repeatedly.
Just then, Woody Harrelson pushed the door open and walked in.
He took a clear wine glass from the shelf next to him and then picked out a bottle of wine that looked good from the cart.
His eyes were half-closed as he scanned the two offerings.
His performance was so relaxed that you felt he was the former champion who was tired of it all but had to fulfill his duties.
His lines sometimes deviate slightly from the script by a few words, but they are sharper and more in line with Haymitch's current emotions.
Chen Xun was also infected by Hemis's emotions and became immersed in his role.
The two began to talk.
This time, neither of them followed the script's lines exactly, yet their performance was remarkably similar to the scene described in the script.
It felt like it happened in real life.
"Cut!"
Gary Ross called a halt, and he looked very satisfied.
"Great job! Woody, Chen, that impromptu collision was fantastic!"
One take!
Acting alongside Woody Harrelson was incredibly stressful but also very rewarding.
Chen Xun could feel that his performance just now, under the pull and stimulation of the other party's powerful aura, also sparked a level of brilliance that exceeded his usual standard.
In just this one scene, he absorbed another purple attribute ball from Woody, granting him +7 to improvisational reaction and emotional engagement with his co-star.
During the break, Woody came over with his metal water bottle and sat down next to Chen Xun.
"That was a good catch!"
"They weren't led astray by my rhythm and even offered their own unique perspective. Did they study drama?"
"I figured it out myself a lot, and I've also watched a lot of movies!"
Chen Xun said frankly, "Your acting style is also very good, and you are very good at engaging the emotions of your fellow actors."
"Nothing special, it's just about understanding the character and putting yourself in their shoes."
Woody took a sip of the tea he had brought, speaking casually, "Hamis is a pitiful man tormented by his past, who sees through the game's true nature but can't completely escape it. He hates it all!"
He pointed to the luxurious carriage: "Including all this ostentatious stuff!"
"You're playing Peeta. Remember, he's essentially a kind boy, but his kindness is his weakness in the arena, and also what ultimately touches people's hearts. You have to grasp the struggle within that!"
In just a few words, he got straight to the point.
Chen Xun carefully wrote it down: "Thank you, I will think about it carefully."
"You're welcome!"
Woody stood up, patted Chen Xun on the shoulder, and walked towards his rest area, saying to his assistant as he went, "Hey, has my vegetarian lunch arrived yet? I'm starving. This meat food doesn't look appetizing at all."
Jennifer leaned in, her eyes shining: "Wow, what he just told you, it felt like he really got to the heart of Haymitch."
"That's what true talent is!"
Chen Xun sighed.
He glanced over at Woody and saw him munching on a vegetable roll that looked healthy.
She was chatting with the staff next to her from time to time, and occasionally burst into hearty laughter, completely different from the decadent and sharp-tongued Blackie in front of the camera just now.
"Should we ask him what advice he has for Katniss after we finish work?"
Jennifer was eager to try.
"You can give it a try!"
Chen Xun also wanted to go along, not for any other reason than to absorb more high-quality attribute orbs.