The director originally had high hopes for Shu Wan, but when she emerged dressed for the part, a hint of disappointment flickered in his eyes.
Acting in TV dramas and movies is very much about the on-camera atmosphere.
Some people are particularly beautiful in real life, but once they don the costume and get in front of the camera, they lose the beauty of the character, while others, though average-looking, exude exceptional charm once in role.
The director felt that Shu Wan might belong to the former category. Although beautiful, she wasn't quite right for the camera.
"Alright, just go ahead and act," the director said, clearly indicating he had given up on her and simply wanted her to go through the motions and leave.
Wang Tian, of course, noticed this. He frantically signaled to Shu Wan, hoping she would change into another outfit and try again.
But Shu Wan paid no attention to his hints. She glanced at the camera, "I want to try the scene where the characters first meet."
