Beast (4)

 

About two hours later, Chris Hartnett faces the ‘real’ Joker he was trying to challenge. hot. The heat of the whole body.

How long has it been since I last felt this uplifting?

After working his way up the ranks in Hollywood for ten years, he had forgotten. Things like desperate, combative acting. Chris had things like that when he was a rookie. But suddenly everything became lukewarm. The work was successful, and his good looks also played a part. After reaching the top position, everyone praised Chris’s acting.

It must have been around that time that I started enjoying ad-libs.

Does it feel like performing CPR on a slightly boring act?

Chris thought he was standing on the top floor. He actually did that too. In Hollywood, Chris was first tier in terms of recognition and influence.

But that was only before I saw Kang Woo-jin.

‘It was a mistake.’

As soon as I saw ‘Joker’ appear at the audition, everything fell apart. It was not that the prestige collapsed. Chris was the first to declare giving up, and now, for the first time in his life, he was heading to the filming set as a ‘challenger’. Chris opened his closed eyes and moved his hands. Picking up the scenario.

-Palak.

His scenario is quite dizzying. Because the analysis was extensive. But today we must accomplish more than this effort. Quickness, flexibility, creativity, etc.

“······”

The character played by Chris in ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ was a reporter. His name is ‘Robert Franklin’. He was a typical reporter with a thirst for scoops, a person who was greedy, materialistic, and thirsty for novel experiences. In addition, he also becomes the first devotee of ‘Joker’.

Of course, ‘Robert Franklin’ himself wants to use ‘Joker’.

Thanks to this, the confrontation and psychological gap between the two characters unfolds at the beginning of the play. The awakened ‘Joker’ is busy trampling on society and going on a rampage, while ‘Robert Franklin’ uses him to gain maximum benefit. What Chris filmed today was the first face-to-face scene between the two characters. Soon, he recalled the ‘Joker’ he witnessed at the audition.

The real ‘Joker’ appeared in reality and was enjoying the antics of actors imitating him.

‘Damn it, I’m getting chicken skin.’

Hives that appear on the forearm. Chris, looking at the scenario, felt it desperately.

That I am currently very nervous.

Are you scared? It might be similar, but rather than shrinking, it meant the opposite. A challenger about to take an exam. I’ve been preparing so far, but now that reality has arrived, I feel nervous.

Around here

-Squeak.

A van stopping in an outside parking lot. Looking around, I see many foreign staff running around. Arrived at the filming site. The place Chris had to move to was the trailer. However, he headed to another actor’s trailer, not his own.

-smart.

I knock and the door opens slowly. What appeared was Kang Woo-jin, who had a deep coldness. In other words, this trailer is where Woojin rests. Chris smiles at him with his signature smile.

“You’re here as expected.”

But inside, it was full of sorrow. Whether he knew this or not, Woojin’s answer was short and clear.

“I will leave it up to you.”

“Me too.”

While answering, Chris recalled the line Woojin responded to the challenge he posed the other day.

‘But you won’t be able to enjoy it, you’ll need to be prepared.’

It was a warning. If you attack it too hard, you will be torn to pieces. Any actor who has seen Kang Woo-jin’s acting so far had to worry about this timing. This is especially true if you are already an explosive top actor like Chris.

‘It’s best to avoid it.’

Chris doesn’t have much benefit from hanging out with Kang Woo-jin. Even if he does it in moderation, Chris’s life will continue to be solid. Still, he was excited at this moment.

‘I don’t know about the benefits, I just want to find fun in the face of my limitations.’

Chris had already heightened the emotions of his reporter, Robert Franklin, and was looking at Kang Woo-jin in front of him as a ‘Joker.’ It doesn’t matter whether there is a camera or not. Let’s analyze and break it down. This excitement and tension continues until just before filming.

Chris, who kept smiling, spoke to Kang Woo-jin.

“I will show you the determination I spoke about last time today. It’s fun to film.”

“······”

Woojin sighed inwardly as he silently watched Chris’s expression bursting with motivation.

‘It’s tough, it’s tough. This is such a burden.’

But on the outside, the world was cold.

“As you wish.”

About two hours later.

It was like that at any time, but today, the atmosphere on the set of ‘Clierrot: Birth of a Villain’ was especially heavy. No, should I say he is full of spirit? Director Ang Bok is surrounded by several monitors.

“Let’s start with Bastro.”

“Of course.”

“Let’s take pictures and change the composition one by one.”

“Yes, director.”

I was talking with various key staff members, including the filming team, and about 100 staff members were in full swing setting up in various places on the set, which was reminiscent of a city. There were also supporting roles and minor actors. and.

“······”

Executive producer Nora Foster looks at the entire scene with her arms crossed. Around her were several executives from Columbia Studios. They had already heard from Nora how today’s shoot would go. Half of the time he thought it was no problem, and half of the time he looked worried.

Nora heard a loud conversation.

“Director Anga Bok’s greed is growing.”

“Aren’t we the same too?”

“But it’s unnecessary to make the actors’ mood too relaxed.”

“Do you guys want to see the tightly packed ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’?”

It looks like their opinions are fluctuating among themselves. Well, it was a natural phenomenon. Anyway, what they all have in common is that they care about their work. It was a worry or confrontation that stemmed from that. Standing in front of the executives, Nora did not particularly participate in the conversation.

‘No need to talk about calorie consumption here, it’s just something to keep an eye on.’

The answer will come from filming.

It was then.

“Kang Woo-jin is ready!!”

A group appeared at a scene where hundreds of foreigners were lined up. Kang Woo-jin and the makeup team.

No, currently Kang Woo-jin’s face is white.

Wet long hair down to the chin, red lips and eyebrows, red jacket and pants, blue shirt, yellow vest, worn brown shoes, and red and blue mismatched socks.

It was ‘Joker’.

Woojin, walking to the filming zone, appears to be fully prepared. Although the overall solemnity was strong, Kang Woo-jin was aware that the entire atmosphere on the set was heavy without being noticeable.

‘Why are they so serious? Am I the only one who feels this? Hmm – I don’t know, Mr. ‘I’ll just keep acting like I always do.’

After that.

“Chris is coming in!!”

Chris Hartnett, wearing round glasses, a brown jacket, slightly worn jeans, and messy brown hair, entered. He also finished his make-up for the role of reporter Robert Franklin. Soon, the two actors were standing on the city streets. A brief exchange of glances. But there is no conversation.

Is it a subtle war of nerves?

Chris was like that.

‘It feels real now that it’s in front of me.’

On the other hand, it was not Kang Woo-jin.

‘Wow – the burden of attention.’

Director Ang Bok and several key staff members approached, holding a filming storyboard in one hand. Director Gabok Ang gave appropriate direction and support to the two actors.

“I said it yesterday, but do whatever you want. “For the first scene, that’s how it goes.”

Kang Woo-jin and Chris nod. Director Ang Bok was missing. Staff members with boom microphones and slates are present. Two cameras with two people were assigned to Woojin and Chris. The camera attached to the medium-sized Jimmy house also moved. The images of the two actors are displayed simultaneously on several monitors where director Ga-bok Ang sits.

soon.

-Sigh.

Nora and executives from Columbia Studios stood behind Director Gabok Ang, who was seated. Director Gabok Ang, who had been staring at them for a moment, turned his gaze straight ahead.

“preparation.”

Dozens of foreign staff members in the filming zone disappeared like the ebbing tide. Kang Woo-jin is in his place. Chris moved to the other side of the street. Among the few remaining staff members, a female staff member typed a slate with a scene number on the camera in front of Woojin.

-widely!

Director Ang Bok’s signal went out throughout the set.

“action.”

At the same time, Kang Woo-jin raised everything about ‘Joker’ that was imprinted on him. ‘Cast composition’ and ‘freedom of casting’ have also become widespread. ‘Joker’, released into reality, suddenly looks at the camera behind him and laughs from ear to ear.

“Hehehe!”

Run. The tail is jumping wildly. But the camera remains steadfast. The first to move were two sturdy men who were waiting. They are chasing the ‘Joker’. Only then did the waiting camera quickly follow. The monitor shakes with a sense of realism.

Following.

“There it is.”

Chris Hartnett across the street. No, reporter Robert Franklin crossed the street in a hurry. The camera follows from the side. Suddenly, the yellow taxi that was speeding came to a screeching halt. He swears at ‘Robert’.

“hey!! “Are you out of your mind?!!”

‘Robert’ or Chris, with a camera around his neck, showed his middle finger to the taxi driver.

“Shut up!!”

Up to this point, it’s the same as the scenario. Soon, Chris took off the camera around his neck and found the ‘Joker’, whom he had been chasing the whole time, who had just disappeared between buildings.

Take a peek. Chris, who was clinging to the curved exterior wall of the building, stuck her face out halfway and looked into the alley.

Moment.

-Bang bang bang!!

A gunshot that rings your eardrums.

“Huh!!”

Chris, startled, slipped and fell to the floor. The camera filmed him from above. This is an ad-lib. Chris’s hands were shaking slightly, his back was against the wall, and he was breathing heavily.

“Ha-ha- crazy.”

Should I run away? If this goes on, won’t the bullet from that gunshot end up in my head? Ah – but I’m curious, I’m crazy curious. Shall we just look at it a little bit, just a little bit? I’m dying to see that monster.

Just this kind of expression filled his face.

In the end, Chris slowly turned his body backwards with his back against the wall. And then she stuck her face out in the alley again. But strangely, his eyes did not see the alley, but worn brown shoes and red and blue mismatched socks. The camera was angled to Chris’s low gaze.

He then slowly climbed out of the sock, showing his eyeballs.

A blood-splattered white face, with wet red hair moderately covered by red pants and a jacket, was looking down at me.

It was ‘Joker’.

When he arrived, ‘Joker’ or Kang Woo-jin was staring at Chris as if he were belittling him. With her head tilted crookedly. Thanks to his thick drawn lips, he looked like he was smiling at first glance, but his expression was expressionless, and he was holding a silver gun in his hand.

Chris’ body froze thanks to the ugly ‘clown’ who appeared in front of him.

“······ah.”

It was worth it. This is also a cut that wasn’t in the scenario. Originally, Chris should have quietly approached ‘Joker’, but on the contrary, Kang Woo-jin came out to welcome Chris first.

Director Ahn Ga-bok, who was watching the monitor here, got even more obsessed.

‘It gives me goosebumps several times more. Yes, ‘Joker’ always shows unexpected behavior.’

In the back, Nora narrowed her eyebrows.

‘Is this a horror movie? I would have screamed if I saw it in the theater.’

This is Kang Woo-jin’s first line as he looks down at Chris. In terms of the scenario, it was ‘Are you chasing me?’ But he wiped the blood from his cheek with the hand holding the gun.

“Hey.”

Woojin’s words were different, as his torn mouth smiled even more prominently.

“Why are you crying?”

“······”

Chris, who was sitting down and looking up at ‘Joker,’ was speechless. Both in acting and in reality. Then he suddenly came to his senses and answered with difficulty.

“No, are you surprised?”

“Hehe ah- yes. “You knew something sad was going on.”

Kang Woo-jin wears a gun on his stomach in front of his pants. I ran my wet red hair back with both hands. It seemed like a scream could be heard from somewhere. Woojin, who didn’t care, lowered his gaze again and spoke to Chris.

“Do you want to see something fun?”

“······Uh, uh. okay.”

“Wake up, wake up. Come with me and see.”

Kang Woo-jin supported Chris. Even as Chris woke up, he could still see the gun stuck in Woojin’s stomach. Woojin, or ‘Joker’, walked with Chris holding his arm. The scene captured on camera really looked like a group of friends walking together. Kang Woo-jin said.

“Uh-what’s your name?”

“I am Robert. Robert Franklin.”

“Robert Franklin. Nice to meet you, Robert.”

“you are?”

“me? I am ‘Joker’.”

“‘Joker’?”

“okay.”

Woojin’s gaze goes down. I saw the camera Chris was holding.

“reporter?”

“uh? that’s right.”

“Are you following me?”

Chris is watching.

“Oh, no. “Just by chance.”

Up to this point, the scenario was the same. However, Chris added lines that didn’t exist before.

“What’s your real name other than ‘Joker’?”

-Tall.

Kang Woo-jin suddenly stopped walking. He placed his hands on both of Chris’s scared shoulders, then slowly narrowed the gap between them and pushed Chris’s cheeks with his index fingers, making him smile.

“You said ‘Joker’, man.”

“······”

Chris’s eyes are shaking. He and Woojin, who were moving again, stood in front of the two pieces of meat lying on top of each other. The foreheads of the two men are pierced. In an instant, Chris’s eyes widened, and Kang Woo-jin, who was smiling brightly, spread his hands with a strange feeling.

“Look! “Isn’t it fun?”

Chris trembled. Here, his line in the screenplay was ‘You killed him?’ However, Chris modified this.

“How many times have you had this kind of fun?”

Woojin, or ‘Joker’, who was about to burst out laughing, took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.

“Hehehe.”

Eventually, we started laughing loudly.

“Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.”

Smiling even while smoking a cigarette. Chris frowned at that and asked back.

“Why, why are you smiling?”

“Hehehehe, hahahaha.”

Kang Woo-jin, who smiled brightly for a moment, looked at the front camera and answered. Her line was not in the script.

“I thought of another prank.”

Chris stiffened. ‘Joker’ is off camera.

“······what?”

Because I was sure I was going to do something.