"What I need is not a vase, but an actor."

Lance's words were full of strong oppression, which almost made Jessica and Emma breathless, but the reactions of the two were completely different: Jessica began to feel nervous, she was not confident enough about her acting skills, and never had it; Emma began to look forward to it, because this was the goal she pursued, even if she was not qualified enough now, even if she failed this time, it would not stop her from continuing to take steps in the principle of actors.

But neither Jessica nor Emma made any sound, and it seemed that it could not form an effective counterattack. This was completely different from the previous audition for Mickey Locke and Ben Affleck.

Lance was very satisfied with this effect and continued to speak, "I don't know how much you have learned about the role of Nancy through the agent. This is a very special character. She is an innocent victim, but living in an environment like Sin City, she cannot always be innocent and ignorant, so as she grew up, she gradually began to become different and finally fell into darkness. As for what kind of difference is, I hope you can bring some surprises."

From Mickey to Ben, to Jessica and Emma in front of him, Lance has implemented a policy: allowing actors to put forward their own ideas about the role. In fact, this is also the conclusion drawn by Lance and Frank Miller after discussing, giving actors a certain amount of space for freedom to play. This is not only conducive to the actor's performance, but also injects into the actor's self-understanding of the City of Sin.

Lance hopes that the actors will participate in the creation of this movie. For example, Jessica, Lance hopes that she can incorporate her own views and insights into the role, which will be of great help to her interpret the role. Moreover, under the stylized shots of the movie, the acting space for the actors is relatively limited. This method also helps the actors to substitute their own detailed performances, making the role rich and three-dimensional.

Of course, Lance and Frank will still write the main line and structure of each character in person, and then adjust it based on the actor's self-understanding to finally create the character that is most suitable for the script.

"Nancy was kidnapped when she was a child. Although she was saved in the end, her heart was greatly impacted." Lance looked at Emma. Although Emma was fifteen years old this year and was not Nancy's first choice when she was young, Lance decided to give Emma a chance. "However, things are not that simple. How did Nancy get kidnapped and why was kidnapped? These are all worth discussing."

Emma thought about it seriously and said directly, "You mean, was there any special reason when Nancy was kidnapped?"

Lance had no expectations of starting a conversation. He just threw a brick and made Emma think divergently after she went back. After all, Emma has never read "City of Sin" now, and she is too young. She has not had enough experience and needs time to settle down and think.

Now Emma spoke up, which surprised Lance. The sight that had left was once again on Emma, ​​"Oh? Why do you say that?"

"Look at the short video just now, this is obviously not a story that conveys the warmth of the world, isn't it?" Emma's tender face and tender voice said such mature words. With that natural expression, there was a sense of dissonance. Jessica also turned her head and looked at Emma, ​​but the little girl did not look panic, but thought seriously. "Maybe she was naughty, so the bad guy had the opportunity to take advantage of it; maybe her parents met an enemy, so they vented their anger on her..."

Emma felt that there were countless inspirations in her mind, but because she did not read the original comic or script of "City of Sin", she could not find her direction and could only let her mind run wildly. "Of course, if you want to express her innocence and kindness, it can be said that her family ignored her and ignored her, so that she had to run away from home with a doll, but was kidnapped." Speaking of this, Emma raised her head again and looked at Lance, "It depends on the definition of the character in the script. When she was young, Nancy was a good child or a bad child, should we sympathize with her or condemn her."

Hit the bull's-eye.

Emma really brought a big surprise to Lance. Although Emma's ideas were a bit too scattered, it was already a huge breakthrough for her to think about the role without any reference materials. Just such a small detail can show that Emma's talent in acting, at least her understanding is worthy of recognition - of course, the actors are not talking about it on paper, and they still need to stand in front of the camera to perform.

Lance's eyes remained on Emma and had not left for a long time. The little girl calmly met Lance's gaze. Although there was a hint of hesitation in her big watery eyes, she still did not timidly or retreat. "I mean, this is your request, right? Integrate the actor's own construction of the character background, this is what I learned in the performance class, and the basic lesson of method-based acting skills."

Emma bit her tongue and stopped herself - because she found that she seemed to be talking too much.

Lance noticed Emma's small movements, and the curve of the corner of his mouth slightly raised, "Yes, you're right, this is my request." A simple affirmation made Emma clench her fists excitedly, which made the curve of the corner of Lance's mouth closer to her ears. However, this time he looked away and looked at Jessica, "After Nancy was rescued, she appeared again eight years later. No one knew what happened in the past eight years, but she had become a dancer/woman in a bar. The changes caused by these eight years were obviously not that simple, and only Nancy knew this gap."

Jessica bit her lower lip lightly, and she naturally understood what Lance said, meaning that the blanks of these eight years need to be filled in by her, and the changes caused by eight years of experience also need to be revealed through performances. More importantly, eight years have distinguished and integrated the two characters between her and Emma.

This is an important task or an opportunity. For any actor, this means a lot of space for play and countless performance opportunities. It can be said that the actor has always dreamed of and the opportunity she has always dreamed of, right? But why did she feel panic after understanding the weight of this character?

Only then did she truly understand what Lance said before: "Are you sure you are ready?"

After adjusting his breathing, Jessica looked at Lance, "So, do you need the actor to fill this gap through performance?" This is a question, and she was still not confident enough in her heart. Lance snapped her fingers and expressed her affirmation, "Okay, I understand." Jessica straightened her chest, not only because this is her chance to prove herself, but also because this is the opportunity to prove herself in front of Lance, she will never back down. "I will read the script well and give my own ideas."

Lance slightly closed his jaw and gave affirmation. Although Lance had to refer to other actors for the role of Nancy, there was no way to make a decision. Jessica Simpson (Jes private ca-pson), Catherine Zeta Jones and Scarlett Johnson were all interested in this role. Lance planned to meet them separately before making a decision. But so far, Lance is still more optimistic about Jessica Alba, and even Emma gave Lance an unexpected surprise.

Just as Lance was about to continue explaining the matter, Jessica took the lead in interrupting Lance, "I heard from James that there will be many naked/discovery scenes in the script, saying that this is the need of the character."

Lance's eyebrows raised slightly, "Yes, because she is a dancer." In the original comic, Nancy has a lot of naked scenes, not deliberately fabricated by Lance.

"It's not because she wants 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. This was the first time Jessica was so direct and so strongly in front of Lance, even she was a little uncomfortable. When she saw the faint smile on the corner of Lance's mouth, she couldn't help swallowing, and then forced herself to thrust her chest and said firmly, "No matter what, I refuse any form of naked/showing the camera. I mean, any form!" Jessica also wanted to use more words to express her firm belief, but found that under Lance's gaze, she was already exhausted, "This is a prerequisite for our cooperation."

Before Lance made a request, Jessica had already drawn the penalty area first. The momentum comparison between the two seemed to have changed, which was really an interesting situation.

"Ha." Lance chuckled, "You can go back and read the script first, and then think about the role." Lance avoided this topic and had no intention of head-on confrontation. The subtext was saying: I haven't decided to use you yet, you can't wait to draw the penalty area. Are you 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 proudly and said without giving in, "We will find the result, right?" After that, she lowered her eyes and looked at the table, thinking, "If nothing else, I think it should be time to leave."

Lance shrugged, "The audition is over. I will hand over the script to James."

"Very good!" Jessica nodded and stood up gracefully, "Then, I will say goodbye first. I'm glad to be able to talk to you again today, Mr. Lancelot." Jessica said goodbye authentically, and then turned around and left with a step.

Jessica pinched her wet fist, and her back was already wet with cold sweat, but her muscles were tight and there was no flaw exposed. Until outside the coffee house, she gasped. She did it! She really did it! She made her request in front of Lance! She did it!

At this time, Emma, ​​who was left in the position, raised her right hand carefully. After receiving Lance's affirmation, she spoke hesitantly and cautiously, "May I ask... Nancy's character when she was young should not have naked/displayed roles, right?"
Chapter completed!