Fascinating story, AJ. Thanks for sharing your experience. As actors, we always want to do the work & prep for every role we play. But sometimes a spontaneous, improv approach to our work can really bring out all those lovely natural performances done in the moment. 😊
Exactly! And I think that's what Jiang Wen was really aiming for, natural, in the moment performances. If an actor can trust the director and can really believe in themselves and be confident in their own instincts, it can really bring out some truly unique and authentic performances! 🎬🔥
I come from an improv background, so I was really intrigued to hear your story about how Jiang Wen was taking a similar approach with you & his cast Being present & in the moment as an actor definitely challenges you to trust your own creative instincts in the roles we play. 🎭🎦😊