The Legendary Actor - Chapter 43

“Since the shooting was so hard, what was the most memorable moment for you after the shooting?” Daisy’s smile was still on her lips as she spoke with great interest.

She could tell that Renly was excited. Even though he tried to suppress it, but there was still an old-fashioned and elegant wisdom in his manner. This was a very interesting thing indeed. Daisy began to wonder what exactly Renly’s manager had taught him – it was almost impossible for a newcomer to reach such standards without an agent.

“Well.” There were indeed many special moments in his mind, such as the hard times when he was injured after a shoot, such as the time he stayed up for forty hours of filming in the mud and rainstorm, such as the time he really felt Eugene’s inner struggle and confusion and let the performance become an enjoyable experience, “Rolling! The first scene.”

At the end of the day, Renly still chose a different answer. “When I stood in front of the camera, it was hard to describe the feeling.” It seems that the taste of tension, mixed with excitement; anticipation, mixed with panic can still be sensed in his words

As the story went on, Daisy couldn’t contain her chuckle as even the sound engineer and assistants laughed quietly, “Was it the NG or the first scene that was unforgettable?”

“I think it’s both.” A smile appeared in Renly’s eyes, “It’s made the dream of being an actor real. He said with another kind of smile on his, “This show made the dream of acting finally become real, but it also showed me that it’s not that easy to be a good actor.”

Dream.

Daisy genuinely laughed at that word. She remembered a fresh-face young woman with an unrealistic dream of conquering the world, describing Hollywood as a stage surrounded by sunshine and flowers.

“Can you introduce me to the character you play? Eugene Sledge.” Daisy ended her personal question about Renly and returned to “The Pacific” itself.” The back-and-forth was an added bonus that went far beyond what she expected.

“Eugene “Sledgehammer” Sledge.” He was an idealist, with a strong sense of responsibility and a strong sense of commitment to his mission. With a sincere, patriotic heart, he firmly believed in God. But in the brutal reality of war, his faith, beliefs, and ideals were put to the test. Eugene is, in a way, represents one of the most important concerns of our time: what has the war brought us, besides death?”

Actually, Daisy already had an image of Eugene’s character in her mind, which should have been a summary of what she got under the guidance of her manager. If Daisy had known that Renly was now without an agent, she would definitely have a bamboozled expression on her face.

“What I regret most is that I didn’t get to meet Mr. Sledge in person” After that, Daisy and Renly talked about veterans continuing the topic. As with “Band of Brothers” the crew also invited veterans who had actually lived through The Pacific War to talk to the cast and crew to ensure that the history of the war was represented as authentically as possible.

The short conversation was so interesting that Daisy was reminded by the assistant next to her that the number of actors waiting behind her had reached three, and before she knew it, she had forgotten how much time had passed, “Okay, one last question.” Daisy looked at the list of questions she had in her hand, “Many people are looking forward to “The Pacific” because of the brilliance and excellence of “Band of Brothers”. In your opinion, what is the difference between the two series?” Though seemingly a standard question, it might serve as a mine if the interviewee is not careful.

“Although both series focus on World War II, “Band of Brothers” is a warm-blooded work, while “The Pacific” is a cold-blooded work. This is a fundamental difference in their nature, and the audience will have different expectations and rewards for the episodes.”

Daisy opened her mouth and reflexively wanted to continue talking to Renly, every word of which was worthy of an interview!

However, Renly stood up with a warm smile on his face, “Thank you for today’s interview and I hope the rest of your work goes well.”

Daisy’s eyebrows flicked up as she watched Renly’s back as he left. It had been a while since Hollywood had seen such an interesting newcomer, and Daisy was getting a little interested in “The Pacific”.

Generally speaking, for an interview with a cast as large as “The Pacific”, the magazine would give six to eight pages at most. So, even for a core cast member like Renly, the number of questions will be limited to around fifteen, and seven or eight will be selected as the most meaningful ones.

However, Daisy just asked Renly nearly 30 questions, and the exchange time was extended from the scheduled 15 minutes to 25 minutes. This was a big surprise.

With her senses back, Daisy smiled professionally at the next actor seated in front of her, and got back to work.

At the end of the interview, Renly let out a long sigh of relief. The sweat on his back cooled down and his muscles became sore, but the excitement still raged in his blood.

Although Renly has been a man of two lifetimes who persistently pursued his dream of becoming an actor, he knew that the day of being exposed to the limelight would come sooner or later, whether he wanted it to or not. He still had a hard time adjusting to the jumbled feeling of having two lives in one body. After all, his last life experience was of no help, and this was the first time after all.

Renly needed time to digest.

Now, the part that he could work on as an actor was over, the seriousness of the film, the dedication to the performance, and the publicity, all that judging would be left to the general public and the professional critics.

Criticism? Will he attract any attention at all? Compared to the last Joseph Mazzello, will he get better or worse reviews? With him as Eugene, will the public response to “The Pacific” follow the same pattern as before? What will happen to his career as an actor after the start of this work? Will he stagnate or skyrocket or just return to peace and quiet?

Directors, script, photography, lighting, costume, promotion strategy, marketing, target audience, etc. All of these factors may affect the reputation of a work, and the influence that an actor can exert is far less than one can imagine.

From here on, things will be out of his control and heading towards the unknown – not only because no one can control the market, but also because no one can predict the future. As a reborn dude, his future, his history, his existence has become a variable, a question mark.

George and Elizabeth’s objection, “You’re not a genius, you never were,” resurfaces from time to time in his mind.

His death sentence was announced mercilessly by the very people that should support him.

Now, finally, the moment of public judgment has come, hasn’t it? Just because he won the chance to star in “The Pacific” does not mean he will win the hearts and minds of audiences and critics, for there are countless talents in the world, but only a handful of people can succeed.

Where will his dream of becoming an actor lead him next?

All of it is brand new and unpredictable. This makes Renly a little nervous, but more excited, eager to move on to the next step, open to any kind of outcome, because he knows that this is what he wants, and he will never regret it, even if it is a fiasco, it be a magnificent one!

Edith finished taking pictures of Rami and motioned for the next actor to continue as she began to search for better lighting and angles again.

Reflexively, Edith lifted the camera lens, aimed it at the subject she knew best, pressed the shutter, and silently recorded the moment frozen in the sunlight.

Looking down at the still moment in the digital camera, the subject’s elegant and gentle temperament has a lingering sense of sadness and loneliness, there was also an unrelenting sense of determination and sharpness, a paradox that one cannot help but want to explore. Edith realized that she never really seemed to understand her brother, what drove him to take up acting, and what had left a wound in the depths of his soul.

“Edith!” The call of the assistant beside her brought Edith back to her senses, and she turned her head sharply, her eyes settling, then she replied loudly, “Coming.” She picked up her camera again and went to work.

Night was slowly falling, and the Vanity Fair interviews and photo shoots were not completed until after ten o’clock at night. Tomorrow, the premiere of “The Pacific” was to take place!