From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

The greatest characteristic of "Friends" lies in its six characters, each with their own charm and fanbase, capable of sparking chemistry in various combinations.

Undoubtedly, Rachel and Ross's love story captivates countless viewers. The fifth season's finale, with the hook of their drunken marriage, ignited a frenzy of discussion, easily boosting ratings again, proving to be a reliable trick for the writing team.

Now, the writing team's creation of Anson, a character involved in Rachel and Ross's love rivalry, is a bold move. Before the suspense of Chandler and Monica's proposal, leveraging this golden duo again to drive ratings and buzz is a high-stakes gamble.

However!

Everything in the world is a paradox. Advantages come with disadvantages, and opportunity coexists with risk. Such a character is a double-edged sword, capable of triggering a frenzy of discussion or becoming universally condemned.

Everything hinges on the character's personal charm.

After all, Rachel and Ross have a solid foundation built over six years. A newcomer, even a fleeting passerby, could easily become a scapegoat if not handled carefully, potentially facing criticism from overly invested viewers.

Therefore—

Marta anticipates a vase, an innocuous yet pleasing-to-the-eye vase, lacking aggression but always capable of serving as a pleasant addition.

However, unknown to Marta and Deborah, David also values Anson's charm, leading him to make the bold decision to go with the flow.

A subtle misalignment, unforeseen by anyone, is bound to spark some kind of reaction.

At this moment, Deborah is observing and contemplating.

Charm.

This is the core of the character.

Marta's description is rather hasty and simple: "Handsome, dashing, charming. I need to sense a unique appeal in him, different from Joey."

In "Friends," Joey is a heartthrob.

Therefore, the guest star should also be a charming character, with Joey as a point of comparison, while also showcasing some distinct qualities.

But the problem lies in Marta's vague and crude description. Those adjectives apply to all handsome men, lacking any specific direction.

When Deborah inquired further, Marta became particularly irritable, not concealing her dissatisfaction, leading to the previous conversation.

In essence, the character's concept is unclear. Even the writing team lacks a clear idea.

Deborah doesn't think this is a good thing. This character is supposed to "intervene" between Rachel and Ross. A slight misstep could turn him into an unappreciated cannon fodder. Yet, the writing team themselves doesn't have a clear direction, potentially posing more difficulties for the actor.

Moreover, Anson is a fledgling new actor, only eighteen years old, with no acting experience.

This…

Thinking about it, Deborah can understand Marta's earlier words: being a competent vase is good enough; success lies in being harmless.

However…

Deborah is somewhat amazed.

The Anson before her exudes a composure and maturity that belies his age, blending youthful vigor and handsomeness, possessing an unrefined purity, a unique quality between man and boy, naturally captivating attention from the moment he appears.

Furthermore, Deborah isn't sure how much he overheard outside the door, but Marta's coldness and aloofness were undisguised. Yet, it didn't affect him at all. He radiates a relaxed and natural aura, not forcing anything, not caring at all, to the point where Marta's punch completely missed its mark.

This is indeed a small surprise.

In her experience, in situations like Anson's, they are either too formal, wearing suits and shirts, even bringing out their best outfit, which appears restrained, revealing their lack of confidence; or too casual, wearing T-shirts and jeans, like a small-town youth crashing a party.

But Anson didn't.

He wears a chambray blue shirt paired with light blue jeans, topped with a dark blue bomber jacket.

Not too formal, but not too casual either.

Chambray, originating from Cambrai in northern France, is usually plain or solid-colored, with a soft and skin-friendly texture. The color is often denim blue, easily confused with denim, but actually a completely different texture and feel.

Chambray's color isn't dyed or washed out, but woven with different colored yarns in the warp and weft. The most common combination is a light blue warp yarn and an off-white weft yarn, weaving a light blue fabric with a soft color and light texture, carrying a slightly formal yet slightly casual feel.

Today, Anson chose such a shirt, not tight-fitting, even slightly loose, with a slightly retro design, naturally exuding a taste of a French gentleman from the eighties, complementing the color of his eyes. Even his soft, messy hair seems natural and unique.

That kind of ease is definitely not something everyone can possess.

At first glance, Deborah couldn't help but take another look.

Examining him closely, Deborah becomes more and more amazed, more and more fond.

Then.

Looking up, Deborah notices Anson's gaze. Only now does she realize that she has been scrutinizing him unreservedly, without introduction or small talk. But this young man didn't flinch, standing openly in place, calmly meeting her gaze, allowing her scrutiny—

For actors, this is an essential quality, because they live under the spotlight at all times, becoming the object of millions of gazes.

Is this guy really only eighteen years old?

Subtly, Deborah has a feeling that things are gradually becoming interesting, perhaps slightly deviating from the track, but moving in a positive direction.

Smiling, "Deborah, I'm in charge of today's character fitting. How about we start now?"

Without polite greetings or handshakes, Deborah directly cuts to the chase, turning and heading towards the clothing racks.

Before them is a small room, no more than 70 square meters. But the small space contains four rows of clothing racks, filled with a dazzling array of clothes.

At the same time, stacks of clothes wrapped in plastic are piled under the clothing racks, filling every corner. The sight estimates there are thousands of outfits.

Standing among the clothing racks, it seems cramped, the entire space almost swallowed by clothes, but Deborah appears particularly at ease.

That posture is like a king controlling the entire space, not only not suppressed by the clothes, but also revealing a sense of ease.

Professional, indeed different.

Deborah looks at Anson, getting straight to the point, "So, have you read the script? Do you understand what kind of character this is?"

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