When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 217

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Blockbuster (2)

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Filming resumed again.

Dowook went to his location and stood. Contrary to his words that he would go back and rest, Hulbert was looking in from outside the studio with his arms crossed.

From the perspective of the photographer, it was a very burdensome presence. Director Jean-Luc scolded him for what he was doing, but Hulbert paid no heed.

“If the Real Man actor wants to go, go for it. “Do you mind that I’m here?”

Rather, Hulbert asked Dowook if he was worried about him.

It was true that Do-wook was also burdened, but he shook his head. The next scene was immediately with Hulbert. I thought it would be easier to get used to the presence of a great actor named Hulbert in advance.

Dowook shook his head and smiled and replied that it was okay.

“Anyway, it’s a different species!”

Hulbert shrugged his shoulders as if to say, and Director Jean-Luc shook his head.

Hulbert thought while looking at Dowook. Do-wook did not feel the intimidated feeling that is usually felt among newcomers who come to Hollywood for the first time.

He looked calm and bold. After talking to him, I definitely got that impression. However, Hulbert became more curious as to why he was acting so stiff as if he was nervous.

Meanwhile, the person in charge of special makeup came over and corrected Dowook’s makeup, which had been slightly removed.

The scar near his forehead was also a key feature of David’s character. After the makeup artist touched it a few times, the faded scar quickly darkened.

The scar that appears every time the bangs shake adds to the mysterious feeling that there are many stories behind Do-wook.

Do-wook calmly organized his thoughts while wearing makeup.

Do-wook’s mood, with his eyes darkened, conveyed a deep atmosphere that was different from that of ordinary people.

Director Jean-Luc was secretly impressed as he checked the camera.

‘You really have an attractive face. I almost want to work on another project together. It’s definitely an atmosphere that will come to life more if you play a role that conveys deeper emotions than in an action movie like Heroes…’

Director Jean-Luc was not the only one looking at Do-wook, who was lost in thought for a moment.

Dowook was receiving all the attention of the staff around him, including Hulbert. Although I didn’t start filming, it was just before filming and I was the main character of the scene in front of the camera, so it was natural.

These gazes were nothing new to Do-wook, as he had been receiving such gazes for quite some time, whether on stage or while acting.

‘okay. Even in Hollywood….’

Dowook has always done his best for the best results. The adverb ‘hard’ was also the adverb that suited Dowook best.

The results of hard work always came back to Do-wook. So I tried ‘harder’ every day.

Continuing to mentally repeat ‘let’s do well’ in order to work hard was like a mantra to motivate Do-wook.

This was the same thing. It wasn’t an opportunity that comes to everyone, and it was an opportunity that I didn’t know when it would come again, so I kept thinking about how I wanted to do better and do well.

However, it seems that such a mindset acted as a burden when filming ‘Heroes 2’.

While saying hello to Hulbert, I thought as usual, ‘I want to do well,’ and then realized.

Even though the situation was different, the reason I felt awkward doing movements I had already practiced many times was not because of the large studio or because my body was not used to CG acting or action acting.

Do-wook’s determination to do better than the opinions of others gave him the greatest sense of pressure from himself.

Dowook responded to Hulbert’s ‘I’d rather act with my eyes closed.’ I remembered the words.

In reality, it was impossible to act with your eyes closed, but Dowook did image training with his eyes closed.

‘Okay… I relaxed my body… and looked at the child. Save? I have a moment of concern… but I have to save it. As if flying…. running quickly…. No. Slow… slow!’

Even in my head, my movements were frozen. If Dowook didn’t like something, he started over again and again.

Of course, even if I repeated it dozens of times in my head, it actually lasted less than a minute.

‘This is the part where CG processing will be added. My movements don’t have to be perfectly fast… Just make use of my facial expressions… React quickly… Run… Yeah… ..!’

‘I’m going……’

‘Is this it?’

Dowook’s eyes suddenly opened.

“oh!”

When Do-wook suddenly opened his eyes, the makeup artist who made eye contact let out a loud ‘ah’ sound in embarrassment. The hand that was touching the brush that was applying shading to the bridge of the nose also stopped.

The thought ended and I opened my eyes, but the makeup artist was so embarrassed that Do-wook felt a little embarrassed.

“sorry. “I was surprised when our eyes suddenly met.”

“Ah… it’s okay.”

Do-wook was wondering if eye contact was such a surprise, but first of all, he told the makeup artist that it was okay so as not to embarrass him.

“Editing is complete.”

“thank you.”

The makeup artist’s earlobes turned bright red as he left the studio while being greeted by Dowook.

Since I said it in English, ‘Thank you.’ Even though it was a simple word of two syllables, it sounded very sweet to the makeup artist’s ears.

The makeup artist was surprised not just because our eyes met. My heart reacted quickly to the eyes and face of Dowook I encountered.

Of course, around Dowook, there were a truckload of people of all genders who fell in love with Dowook’s charm in this way.

So, without expecting the makeup artist’s racing heart at all, Dowook only thought that the image training he had just completed was successful.

‘My movements don’t have to be perfect….’

Such thoughts were able to reduce the pressure of ‘doing well’ by half.

‘Just do what you drew just a moment ago.’

Dowook took a stance and thought.

With Director Jean-Luc’s autograph, Dowook moved his body without hesitation.

It was no different from the previous shooting. However, only Do-wook’s mindset changed. However, it was also evident in his movements.

Do-wook’s body, after putting down the burden, truly looked like a ‘real man’. It was very fast and agile.

The moment you frown and turn around to get to the point where the child is.

“Sigh!”

Until the moment when Do-wook, who was breathing heavily, held his breath while holding the child.

“Cut! great!”

It was perfect.

Judging from all cuts from the ten cameras installed to film from various angles, the acting was flawless.

Dowook acted with his facial expressions and body perfectly as if he had come out of a storyboard and a cartoon.

Director Jean-Luc’s cut sound rang cheerfully outside the studio.

It was a surprising performance that he could improve so much all at once, but for Do-wook, who had both talent and enough effort, it was even harder to believe that he acted like a beginner for a while.

In fact, even if the acting was good, it was not easy to make it feel cool before adding CG.

From the outside, it could easily have seemed like running, rolling around, and making a fuss alone in the air against a background that was just plain blue.

However, those who had just watched Do-wook’s acting fell in love with it, forgetting all about the background. As the movements became more natural, Do-wook’s inherent attraction was finally able to be demonstrated.

“Wow…….”

“What, it seems so real. “It almost feels like you’re seeing a collapsed building.”

“stylish. “I can see why teenage girls are crazy about it.”

Words that it was cool naturally came out of the staff’s mouths.

It looked like this at first glance, but people were very excited to see what it would be like if CG was used and the building actually collapsed.

Dowook walked out of the studio while observing the reactions of director Jean-Luc and the staff. Director Jean-Luc said to Dowook while giving a thumbs up.

“This is it! “To get a feel for it right away… Isn’t that amazing?”

As it was Do-wook’s first time filming, director Jean-Luc actually expected it to be a little more difficult.

And even right before filming, I thought that a movie that deals with emotions would be more suitable for Dowook than an action movie.

However, Director Jean-Luc had to immediately change his thoughts.

Do-wook was an actor who proved that he could show quality acting even in action movies.

Hulbert, who had his arms crossed, had already uncrossed them and was casting a bored gaze towards Do-wook.

Dowook and Hulbert’s eyes met for a moment. Instead of saying another word, Hulbert looked away and began to warm up to prepare for filming.

Although they didn’t say much, Dowook was able to know Hulbert’s evaluation just by looking at Hulbert’s expression for a moment.

‘I liked it.’

Dowook was finally able to laugh with complete peace of mind.

Immediately filming began for the scene where Hulbert and Dowook meet on the remains of the broken building.

The chemistry between Hulbert and Dowook was absolutely perfect.

There was no need to talk about the acting of Hulbert, who had already completely immersed himself in Billion Man through filming ‘Billion Man’ and ‘Heroes 1’.

Hulbert, standing in front of him, was just acting and moving while wearing special clothes for filming, but in the eyes of Do-wook, who was acting with him, it felt like Hulbert in the form of Billion Man was speaking.

Do-wook did not lose and responded to Hulbert’s performance with excellent acting.

“Follow me, kid. It’s hard to even explain how stupid it is to jump into this with your bare hands. “I’ll show you what the technology is like in my lab.”

“Little one… You’re not asking me to take you home, are you, Grandpa?”

“what?”

Hulbert looked genuinely moved by Do-wook, who spoke with a rebellious look in his eyes.

“It is true that Koreans look young.”

“korean? North? South?”

“As expected, that question. “My name is David Kim… which one do you think it is?”

“No way…”

David continued to bewilder Billion Man. Director Jean-Luc smiled with satisfaction at Do-wook’s shameless performance, which was completely different from the deep expression he displayed when saving the child.

“If you want to take me, show me. “I wonder what else Billion Man can do… other than destroying buildings where civilians go.”

It was the first meeting between David and Billion Man.

David was also a character that would add depth to the concerns of Billion Man as a hero. Hulbert’s expression crumpled at David’s provocation.

Once again, Director Jean-Luc said ‘Okay’.

There was quiet applause among the staff. It was truly amazing breathing.

Everyone could understand what Hulbert said before starting the acting, saying that there would probably be no need for rehearsal.

***

It was none other than Hulbert who stopped Dowook, who was about to say hello and head back after completing today’s studio filming.

“David.”

Dowook reacted naturally to the name David and turned around.

It was true that it was easier for Hulbert, an American, to be called David, his name in the play, rather than Do-wook.

“What’s going on…”

“There’s a party tomorrow night, will you come?”

“Party?”

“okay. It’s just a casual party where Heroes actors get together and have a drink. “There is no filming for two days after tomorrow.”

It seemed like it was a drinking party that actors who had already filmed ‘Heroes 1’ often gathered together. For Dowook, it was a great opportunity to build friendships with those he would film with in the future. It was an invitation that was even more meaningful because it was received from Hulbert, who had a prickly personality.

“Oh, it’s my honor.”

“good. See you tomorrow night. “I’ll contact you through the manager.”

Hulbert immediately took out his sunglasses from his jacket pocket, put them on, and left the filming set.

Because Director Jean-Luc asked Do-wook to stay for a while, Do-wook was waiting for Director Jean-Luc, who was talking with other staff members.

At that time, the door to the filming set opened and five men came in, filled with excitement.

They were KK members.

Dowook, who saw the members, was very surprised and looked at the members approaching him with his mouth open.

“Do-wook hyung!”

“Do-Wook!”

“We came. “Ai!”

Dowook asked in bewilderment.

“W… What’s going on here…”

His face was a mixture of joy and surprise. The members looked at each other’s faces and laughed heartily. Dowook’s curiosity increased.

After that, Manager Oh Baek-ho entered and greeted Do-wook.

“What can happen? “I came here to film.”

“yes? “Shooting?”