Chapter 304
Chapter 304: Innate Talent That Isn't too Mainstream
Translator: BeetleBarker Editor: Tennesh
Because Fang Zhao saw Zaro as a junior and knew Zaro's character, he would not get too bothered about Zaro's bearing, which was especially good at offending people .
"Being an actor isn't easy . Studying the script, memorizing lines, attending training classes, refining our roles, polishing our artistic concept—all this is really tiring!" Zaro grumbled . Most importantly, he felt that he had already worked hard, but other people did not agree . Zaro was really sullen . If not for the fact that he wished to be vindicated, he would have packed his bags and called it quits on the spot .
Fang Zhao smiled . "From an artistic aspect, you all are also people that change the world . The time and energy invested is worth it . "
Zaro totally did not pay attention to the more profound meaning of "you all . " When he heard what Fang Zhao had said, Zaro felt rather proud of himself . Changing the world indeed!
Right . A while back, he had seen a reviewer say that "Founding Era" had impacted people of the New Era in spirit and ideology .
"Cough, that's what we ought to do . Although I act really well already, I still wish to have an even more profound portrayal of this role! And impact even more people's spirits and ideology!"
Saying this, Zaro waited for Fang Zhao to give some suggestions . No matter how important or pretentious his position was, Fang Zhao would still give some suggestions, right? Otherwise, there would be no meaning in all this!
Fang Zhao did not understand much about the Leizhou chapter, especially the earlier chapters . Fang Zhao wasn't too familiar with it and had not finished looking through the Leizhou script . In the consultant team, he had only handled the Yanzhou chapter .
Zaro spoke about the scene he was going to act in and the role he would be playing . Fang Zhao listened attentively and then pondered it .
Actually, those training classes had still had some effect . At least when it came to understanding the role, Zaro had indeed made some improvements . It was just that the coach's professional acting knowledge and practical techniques had not been absorbed by Zaro .
For the next scene, Zaro would be playing a character that had clashing views with a comrade . These sorts of conflicts had frequently appeared in the Period of Destruction, but they weren't easy to act out well, at least according to Zaro .
Given Zaro's own personal experiences and the abnormal way his brain worked, producing a result that the director wanted was too much of a challenge . Even if he could understand the what sort of character he was portraying or he knew what sort of mood the director wanted, he still wouldn't be able to act it out . When he acted, he directly fell into his own character, and the role he was supposed to be playing was twisted .
This was the reason Zaro felt he was acting very well and was immersed in his character but other people felt like he was destroying the character .
Zaro wasn't suitable for acting in this sort of solemn historical flick, but since he had already come all the way over, Fang Zhao would think of something to help out .
After pondering seriously, Fang Zhao said, "If you want to act according to what the director requests, that isn't entirely impossible . "
In season three, the character Zaro played saw an increase in screen time, but as before, his role wasn't important . Therefore, if there was no way to improve Zaro's acting skills from the basics, then an alternate path had to be taken—finding a way to save him .
"If we are just looking at the filming outcome, there is one method that might be suitable for you," Fang Zhao said .
Zaro jolted up . "What sort of method?"
"There might be a little suffering involved," Fang Zhao continued .
" . . . How much suffering?"
"It can't be considered suffering, just enduring a little pain . However, it is only for the duration of the filming of the scene . "
Zaro pondered it seriously for a bit and then asked, "Will it hurt my face?"
"It won't . "
"Say it!"
. . .
Elsewhere, Zaro's agent, who had gone to the gourmet food city to purchase mineral water, had been gone for two hours .
Actually, the entire thing would have taken half an hour, but Zaro's agent had been able to guess what Zaro was up to with one look . He had not left after stepping out and had watched as Zaro went to look for Fang Zhao . Only then had Zaro's agent gone to the gourmet food city . However, Zaro's agent would pretend that he did not know anything, and he even sat at the gourmet food city for more than an hour after purchasing the mineral water .
It was rare that this Senior Master Zaro would actually lower his head and seek help . His agent was just worried that a conflict might arise .
Actually, there were still famous actors among the cast that had some relationships with the Renault family, such as the actor playing the role of Great General Renault . He had graduated from a military college . After becoming famous, he'd had frequent dealings with the Renault family and had both means and power . This time, he had been specifically selected by Old General Renault for this role .
Because of his relation to the Renault family, this actor would also show concern for Zaro, but with a lead role, his assignments were too important and he had greater pressure than others . He had been unable to find time to chat with Zaro, and when he had finally managed to free up some time, the conversation had not turned out well . Zaro had straightaway pissed the other party off .
Zaro's agent had lamented on countless occasions . If Zaro wasn't a Renault and didn't receive the family's protection, he would have long been beaten to death .
There were other actors with ties to the Renault family as well, but basically, nobody could calmly have a conversation with Zaro that lasted for more than five minutes .
Zaro's agent knew what those other people were thinking when they talked to Zaro .
I'm not even your granddad, what reason is there to go along with everything you want? Who can afford to take your mood into consideration at all times! We also have status and power!
Who in the cast isn't busy? Who doesn't feel heavily pressured? Being dog-tired every day and emotionally affected by the roles, I don't even have the time to see a psychologist, yet I still have to contend with your moods? How thick skinned can you be? Which Renault of your generation isn't better than you? At most, I can hug the thighs of other people in the Renault family! If you were not a Renault, you would have been slapped to death a long time ago!
Among those of the same age, there didn't seem to be anyone that could stand Zaro .
Thus, this time, Zaro's agent was very worried about Zaro going to look for Fang Zhao .
Given Zaro's moral character, what would happen if he accidentally offended the other party?
Given Fang Zhao's military prowess, he could beat up 10 Zaros without breaking a sweat .
However, Zaro's agent never expected that when he was nervously waiting for Zaro to return, Zaro would actually come back bubbling with joy, the sort where one had just gotten a cheat code for a game and couldn't wait to try it out .
His agent tried to probe . "Something good happened?"
"Not telling . " Zaro's face was full of mystery . He wanted to give everyone a surprise .
The day of filming the scene arrived .
After many actors in the Leizhou film unit had finished their own scenes, they did not leave right away and instead found a spot to observe .
Today, Zaro, who was being talked about by all the Leizhou netizens, had a scene . Zaro could not be compared to those few leads or important supporting roles, but he was a character that was where the winds and waves were the strongest .
The actors also naturally paid attention to this . They were worried that it would be just as those netizens had said, that Zaro would destroy everything . If that was really the case, all their efforts would have been for naught!
However, today, Zaro was full of drive and was brimming with confidence . There wasn't any hint that he had been affected by all the opinions online .
"He seems to be handling the pressure well," someone muttered .
"Most likely he just has a simple mind," another actor whispered .
Today, the Leizhou film unit director was looking all gloomy as usual .
"Are you ready yet?"
"Wait a moment . . . " Zaro stuffed something into his mouth and signaled the director . "All right!"
Action!
A thunderous roar that seemingly contained a mixture of emotions resounded . "Save people? Who can you save? You are just sacrificing another life!!"
That roar wasn't the sort of shout that Zaro had previously so painstakingly forced out . The emotions here were too intense and too real, so much so that it deceived the ears of older actors .
When he finished his line, Zaro took a large gasp of air . His facial muscles were twitching, his eyes were all red, and they were even glistening with tears . This sort of oppressive fretful feeling that gripped the heart could be even felt from 10 meters away!
The director could not help but do a close-up .
Surprise!
A huge surprise!
This was exactly the result he wanted!
The director's previously overcast and gloomy expression became clear and sunny .
All the other actors and staff that were sitting around spectating had blank looks of shock . Their jaws were almost touching the ground .
Is that Zaro?
Is that really Zaro? How has he portrayed it so precisely? Could it be a body double wearing a Zaro disguise?
Can Zaro do an emotional outburst as and when he wants to?
Nobody could understand it—how could this idiot have suddenly gained enlightenment? All the previous training classes had not been effective, yet after a few days without seeing him, he had actually transformed so much?
At the moment, the other actor opposite Zaro was also performing at a high level . His lips were trembling and veins were bulging out of his temples as he silently endured . His fists were clenched, and it appeared as if there were about to fly up to beat the other person if not for him forcibly restraining his emotions .
The other person was acting rather well too . His skill could deceive everyone's eyes as well .
Previously, the two had kept having frequent flubs; how were they coordinating so well now?
Could it be that these two had rehearsed together? Had they been practicing in private?
After this portion was over, the director was extremely stirred up . "Pass!"
The gloom on his face had faded, and the director flashed a rare satisfied smile at Zaro . "Very good, very good! Keep it up!"
When he had seen those evaluations online, he had really thought that Zaro would be a burden and the Leizhou chapter film unit would become the laughingstock of other film units . But now it appeared that Zaro wasn't too bad when he was serious .
Therefore, he still had to give the youngster a chance and some time . He could not be prejudiced against Zaro because of what had happened in the past .
It seemed like Zaro's condition today was really sharp!
Sure enough, with a little pressure from the outside world, hadn't Zaro achieved this state?
Standing at the side, Zaro's agent's eyes were feeling irritated . He was so stirred up that his eyes were brimming with warm tears . If not for his surroundings, Zaro's agent would be crying .
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