Actor in Hollywood

A vase, as a noun, is neutral; but as an adjective, it is often considered derogatory.

Anson did not agree with this.

If you can rely on looks, why bother relying on talent?

There's no need—seriously, no need at all.

"Ha," Jennifer's expression relaxed, but after a brief pause, she noticed Anson's expression. "Oh, you're serious? I thought you were joking."

Anson shrugged lightly. "To be honest, body image anxiety is Hollywood's middle name. How many people don't have to face this issue? Well, there are two here, and you've got another one at home."

One second, two seconds—

After a brief pause, Jennifer burst into genuine laughter.

In fact, remarks like this, with their tone and expression, are not easy to pull off. If you're a little less confident, it can come off as creepy; if you're a little too confident, it can seem sleazy—thinking you're funny but not being funny at all.

However, Anson nailed it.

Bright eyes, a composed expression, and a light tone—perfectly executed, with an immediate effect.

"Haha." Jennifer's expression fully relaxed, and she proactively extended her right hand to introduce herself. "Jennifer Aniston."

"Wood. Anson Wood." Anson shook Jennifer's right hand, showing a smile.

Jennifer immediately caught on. "Are you imitating James Bond?"

Anson just smiled without saying anything.

Jennifer nodded slightly. "That's a good idea. You should use it in the performance later."

Before she could finish speaking, another commotion arose from behind.

Jennifer shot Anson an apologetic look, turned her head, and then noticed her friends craning their necks amidst the crowd, observing and gossiping—

"Courtney! Lisa! Aren't you going to come over and welcome today's guest star?"

Jennifer squeezed the words out through gritted teeth, and then Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow came out, smiling and gently shoving each other.

The other two stars of "Friends," who played Monica and Phoebe on the show.

Fans should know that Courtney was the first actress the production team approached, hoping she would play Rachel. But after seriously reading the script and studying the characters, Courtney felt she was more suited to Monica, leading to Jennifer's iconic portrayal of Rachel.

It seemed the two of them had been quietly watching and gossiping for some time, as their expressions and body language vividly painted the lively scene.

Like a whirlwind, they appeared in front of Anson, greeted him, and then, like a whirlwind, pulled Jennifer away, saying their goodbyes.

However, their whispered discussions and giggles didn't stop. Just after turning away, their hushed chatter burst into laughter, filled with excitement and ambiguity, like high schoolers squealing with delight.

The filming hadn't even started, but the studio was already buzzing with energy.

Gradually, all the crew members arrived and got into work mode.

Before the audience could enter, the crew needed to do a basic rehearsal. The actors had to familiarize themselves with the camera positions, their movement paths, and walk through the script to get a feel for the entire scene.

For the regular cast and crew of "Friends," this was routine—something they did every week, a part of their daily life.

And as for Anson, he had no need to worry—

The production team understood that guest stars might be a bit unfamiliar, so they always assigned a dedicated staff member to help the actors get oriented and ready for filming.

**"In a moment, during the third scene, wait for the cue. You'll push open the door and enter the café. Ross's position is angled slightly toward the door, and the camera will capture the empty space between Ross and the door from a 45-degree angle. You need to fill that space."

"Make sure you turn slightly so that the camera can capture your profile and your expression."

Filming a sitcom is relatively straightforward. The set has a few fixed camera positions, and the actors just need to understand these positions, locate their co-stars, and ensure they are in the shot—that's all it takes.

Although Anson didn't have any filming experience, he had at least seen others in action, even if he hadn't done it himself. Simply observing and being involved in the production was invaluable experience.

He grasped it immediately.

The crew member responsible for communicating with Anson was initially worried. A rookie and a "pretty face"—this might take some effort to explain. But to his surprise, Anson caught on quickly and effortlessly grasped the situation.

He was even more professional than the crew member.

The young man: ???

At that moment, a burly figure approached and bumped Anson with his shoulder. "Hey, did you hear? There's a pretty face on set today."

"Courtney and Lisa have been chattering non-stop like tenth-grade girls. Matthew is practically going crazy because of them. Everyone's excited to see this pretty face make a dazzling entrance and show off their charm. Haha."

Anson nodded slightly. "Of course, the whole studio's buzzing about it."

The other person still didn't realize anything was off. "I also heard that David and Marta came to the set to watch the filming in person. How long has it been since they last visited the set? Jesus Christ, I can't even remember."

Anson looked serious. "They came when Reese was here, right?"

Reese Witherspoon, though she didn't become a breakout star until 2001's "Legally Blonde," followed by winning the Oscar for Best Actress in 2006 with "Walk the Line," had already made her mark in 2000, especially after the massive success of last year's "Election."

Thus, earlier in the sixth season, Reese guest-starred in two episodes, playing Rachel's sister, and received positive reviews.

The man: …

He paused, looking at Anson with a puzzled expression. "Did they come back then? Wait, you're not David—where did Ross go?"

After rambling on, Matt LeBlanc finally took a good look at the face in front of him, delivering a soul-searching question: "Who are you?"

Earlier, Anson had already greeted all the main cast members, except for Matt, who had to attend to some urgent business the moment he arrived and had rushed to the restroom first.

Anson politely extended his right hand. "Hey, Matt, Anson."

Matt hesitated. "You—you're not that… that…"

Anson nodded slightly. "Yes, I'm that pretty face."

Matt: …

He froze.

Then, "Ah!" Matt let out a strange cry and turned to flee, his expression like a terrified killer's mask from "Scream," leaving Anson and the young crew member staring at each other.

The young man forced a smile, trying to explain, "He…" but then couldn't find the words.

Anson said, "Genuine character."

The young man nodded repeatedly. "Genuine character."

Anson's lips curled into a smile. "You were saying something about blocking?"

Now, the entire studio was buzzing with rumors. Although no words had reached his ears directly, the looks, the smiles, the whispered gossip as people passed by—it was all clear. They were all waiting for:

A pretty face to "make a dazzling entrance."

Even big shots like David Crane and Marta Kauffman had come to the set, anticipating a good show.

Anson thought, he couldn't let them down. How could he let those gazes, those expectations, those whispered discussions feel "disappointed"?

After all, he was a nice guy. Really.

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