novellhall Chapter 101 That's exactly how it feels!
Chapter 101 That's exactly how it feels!
Chapter 101: This is exactly how it feels! (Seeking first subscription)
The sky was just beginning to lighten.
Rob drove to Beverly Hills to pick up Chen Xun.
Since accepting the audition for Green Lantern, Rob has become Chen Xun's personal driver.
Wow!
Robert's eyes lit up when he saw Chen Xun.
"You look so energetic today, you must have slept well last night!"
"You slept really well!"
Chen Xun glanced at Christine's sports car parked next to him.
Robert followed Chen Xun's gaze and immediately revealed a knowing smile that any man would understand.
He looked at his increasingly overweight body and his weathered face in the rearview mirror, and decided to try it at home that night!
Having reached middle age, he had no choice but to stop developing his family's land for a long time.
On the way to Warner Bros. Studios.
Rob kept going on and on about the key points of the action and the emotions of the lines, as nervous as an old father sending his child to take the college entrance exam.
"Bro, remember those key turning points!"
"The scene where you get beaten up should be realistic, the flash of inspiration should be unexpected, and the scene where you talk to your grandmother—"
Robert gripped the steering wheel, turned his head, and spat as he spoke.
We arrived at the photography studio.
More executives in suits from Warner arrived, including Richard, the COO who had previously voiced his opposition, and was now standing with Greg Silverman, talking in hushed tones.
Director Martin Campbell stood behind the monitor, his expression serious.
Ryan Reynolds has also arrived and is doing his final warm-up with the action director.
When he saw Chen Xun come in, he nodded and greeted him with his standard smile, but the competitive look in his eyes was even stronger.
Chen Xun could sense that as soon as he entered this area, he seemed to have attracted a lot of subtle, scrutinizing glances.
[Aura] His aura operates silently, making him appear as if he's walking a red carpet, even when he's wearing ordinary sportswear.
He changed into the training suit that had been made for him.
When he came out again, he could clearly feel that there was more light looking at him.
Greg Silverman and director Martin both glanced at him a few more times.
"He seemed very natural, as if he had already gotten into character!"
Greg whispered to Martin.
Martin nodded without speaking, but a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
The first segment filmed was Ryan Reynolds' version of Hal Jordan.
Ryan's performance is a perfect example of a Hollywood hero!
Confident, brave, with just the right amount of humor, his fighting moves are clean and crisp, and his posture is cool.
He perfectly portrayed a test pilot who was "born to be a hero".
Several conservative executives nodded in approval as they watched.
Chen Xun watched quietly from the waiting area, making his own assessment.
Ryan's performance was fine; in fact, it was excellent.
The problem lies in the script itself; Hal Jordan's growth arc is too weak and lacks a truly moving core.
However, judging solely from the actor's performance, Ryan delivered an A-grade result.
It was Chen Xun's turn.
First segment: Chinatown Awakens.
The sound of the clapperboard rang out.
Chen Xun instantly switched into programmer mode, feeling listless after staying up all night and absent-minded about his surroundings.
When the robbery occurred, the panic and hesitation in his eyes were very real.
When they were driven to the brink of despair, the jade pendant and the fragments of the lamp ring resonated together, causing an uncontrolled burst of energy!
"Cut! Great!"
Director Martin called "cut," watched the replay on the monitor, and said to Greg beside him, "Look at his reaction, that sudden surge of power, that helplessness and terror, is more convincing than any special effects."
Chen Xun knew that his performance just now relied more on his own acting skills and prior preparation.
[Aura] The aura seems to make him more stable in front of the camera, less easily disturbed by the outside world, and more confident when performing.
Second segment: Conflict between instructors.
This is the real test for him after he loses his "limb" aura.
Action scenes are being filmed.
Dave's portrayal of Instructor Sierra is aggressive and relentless.
Following the plan, Chen Xun awkwardly dodged, parried, was hit, and thrown away —
Without the aura of support, he had to rely entirely on his level 3 physical attributes and the muscle memory he had developed over the past few days to complete those complex dodging and struggling maneuvers.
It was a little awkward at first!
Having experienced a god-like state, his current mortal level makes him feel somewhat clumsy.
But he quickly adjusted; after all, his Level 3 foundation was solid, plus the physical memory formed from his previous intensive training.
While the movements lost that ultimate fluidity and precision, they gained a more clumsy and awkward quality, making them seem more realistic!
The comedic effect was surprisingly natural!
"Cut! Great! That's the feeling!"
Director Martin was increasingly satisfied: "This is more realistic than the overly perfect, clumsy blocking we saw yesterday! Keep it up!"
Chen Xun got up from the ground.
As luck would have it, the real-life novice unexpectedly fit the role perfectly, capturing the essence of the character!
Ryan Reynolds watched from below, his brow furrowed.
Chen Xun's movements didn't seem as amazing as his positioning yesterday, but his real predicament and struggle, as well as the cunning and unwillingness to admit defeat of a small person, were inexplicably more captivating.
He felt that the pressure had not decreased, but rather increased!
The last segment!
Chen Xun sat in a simple set built against a green screen, symbolizing a traditional Chinese medicine shop in Chinatown.
Across from me is an elderly Chinese actress playing the role of a grandmother.
There were no violent actions, only calm conversation.
When Grandma says, "When the heat is just right, the flavor will naturally be perfect," Chen Xun needs to show the subtle transformation from being confused to thoughtful, and then to suddenly seeing the light.
The effect of the aura is truly highlighted!
He doesn't need to deliberately act out an epiphany.
When he immerses himself in the role, recalling the struggles of a programmer, the fear of unexpectedly gaining power and the frustration of training, and then being awakened by simple philosophy at this moment.
A natural calmness and composure emanated from him.
His eyes became clear and focused, as if he could truly see the road ahead.
The person's presence was amplified in front of the camera, firmly capturing everyone's attention.
He didn't shout or make exaggerated expressions, but his slow and firm inner strength was clearly conveyed to everyone behind the monitor through the screen.
End of segment.
The studio was silent for a few seconds.
"Cut!"
Director Martin's voice broke the silence, carrying a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
Greg Silverman took a deep breath and looked at Richard, the COO beside him.
Richard's face remained expressionless, but the previous contempt in his eyes had vanished.
Chen Xun snapped out of his performance mode and could feel a thin layer of sweat on his back.
In that dramatic scene, he poured genuine emotion into it. His aura made his emotional output more stable and allowed him to maintain a calm and focused state more easily.
The test footage is now complete, and the results will not be released immediately.
The bigwigs at Warner Bros. need to see the initial sample footage of the special effects compositing, and then hold several closed-door meetings that might involve table-pounding before they can make a decision.
After Chen Xun's performance, director Martin personally walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and simply said, "Chen, you did a great job!"
The admiration in his eyes was impossible to hide.
Greg Silverman nodded to Chen Xun, though he didn't say much, his eyes showing satisfaction.
Before leaving, Ryan Reynolds shook hands firmly with Chen Xun: "Whatever the outcome, buddy, you've shown me another possibility. Good luck!"
Chen Xun smiled but didn't say anything.
If I could actually play Green Lantern, it would be like saving Ryan!
Otherwise, Ruian would not have escaped the Waterloo of its past life!
I just don't know if this guy would think that way!
Chen Xun had just changed back into his own clothes when Robert rushed over anxiously: "Don't relax! There's still a tough battle to fight tonight!"
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