Chapter 0003 is highly competitive

Rami could not help but take a deep breath again, his lungs sounding like a bellows, yet it was of no use; the oxygen he inhaled seemed utterly insufficient to sustain the functioning of his brain. He felt as if he was about to faint.

The young man casually shrugged his shoulders, a smile forming at the corners of his mouth, "I just wanted to ask, how much time does each group typically take to get in?" The young man pointed to the queue ahead that was beginning to shorten, indicating that Rami should move forward.

Please stop at the entrance of the theater

On the entire North American continent, there are over 400,000 registered actors in unions, of which less than 10% are able to find stable employment. Moreover, with such an excellent opportunity as the "Pacific War," no one is willing to miss out. Rami is no exception

The young man extended his right hand and politely greeted, "Blair Hall, it is a pleasure to formally meet you"

Although "The Pacific" is merely a television series, it can undoubtedly be said to be an opportunity that every aspiring actor dreams of—produced by HBO, a brother series to the classic masterpiece "Band of Brothers," the highest-budget series in history, and co-produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg... Every factor highlights the significance of this series, and it can almost be said with certainty that it is a work "destined for success"... Every factor highlights the significance of this series, and it can almost be said with certainty that it is a work "destined for success"

Generally speaking, the audition phase involves casting directors, assistant directors, and executive producers, which is sufficient. The truly prominent producers, such as Tom and Steven, who are already fully booked throughout the year, have other responsibilities to attend to. Sometimes, even after the entire film has wrapped, the actors may not have the opportunity to meet those top-tier producers.

The restless emotions gradually calmed down with a long exhale; in his second life, he would seize the opportunity well. Lan Li let out a long breath, casting aside all thoughts, left his skateboard with the security guard, and then strode into the hall, standing at the end of the line to join the queue.

At this moment, Rami realized that the young man was indeed very tall. He himself was 5 feet 9 inches (175 centimeters), yet he was still more than half a head shorter than the other person, who appeared to be at least 6 feet 2 inches (187 centimeters). Just a moment ago, the two of them had been standing on the steps, with Rami above, so he hadn't felt the height difference. Now that they were both standing on the same level, Rami couldn't help but feel somewhat intimidated by the other's presence.

In tense moments, the concept of time seems to lose its meaning; one cannot tell whether ten minutes or thirty minutes have passed. The door opened once again, and it was finally their turn to take the stage. Rami's mind seemed to freeze, leaving him no time to react. Then he saw the young man gently blink, raise his right hand, and grasp the air as if to say: the opportunity is always in our own hands.

The roar of engines came from the street-facing window, accompanied by the noisy shouts of passersby, and faintly, one could still hear the deafening sound of street performances at the intersection... Restlessness, countless restlessness, a surge of restlessness rushing in like floodwaters breaching a dam, the dust dancing in the sunlight seemed to be caught in a hurricane, rising up in a rapid and tumultuous rebellion

Raising one's head, the vast sky is clear and cloudless, with golden sunlight penetrating unobstructed through the baby blue sky and cascading down. The towering and densely clustered steel forest of Manhattan Island in New York cannot prevent the restless heat from blooming proudly upon the solid ground, leaving one dizzy and dazzled

As the tension reached its peak, Rami could not help but start shaking his leg. He knew this was a bad habit, but he simply could not restrain himself. Such unconscious little movements could distract him somewhat, allowing him at least not to suffocate himself.

There should be three more groups before it is our turn. The young man nodded at Rami, ascended the final flight of stairs, glanced ahead, casually rolled up the sleeves of his shirt to the elbow, and brushed back the loose strands of hair that had fallen on his forehead. That unintentional gesture, however, carried a certain charm and elegance.

Rami Marek. Rami found himself somewhat clumsy, nervously shaking the other person's right hand. He was not a naive rookie, but standing in front of this young man, the serene elegance that seemed to transcend the constraints of time gave him the illusion that he was the one who had not yet graduated from university, a newcomer in the acting world.

He is already 28 years old and has been struggling in Hollywood for nine years. He has even appeared in commercial masterpieces such as "Night at the Museum," yet his career has not seen much improvement. What he needs now is a breakthrough, a stepping stone for his career to make progress. He hopes that "Pacific War" can be that stepping stone

A soft "pat" sounded on his shoulder, causing Rami's muscles to tense up instantly. He turned around abruptly, taking a half step back, resembling a rabbit that had been overly startled.

Suddenly, Rami realized that he had indeed been too nervous, leading to an overreaction. Seeing the awkward and inexperienced smile at the corner of the other person's mouth, his cheeks involuntarily flushed slightly. The young man standing behind him appeared to be just a university student, with sparse sunlight gently cascading down, penetrating his golden-brown, slightly curly short hair. Beneath the mottled reflection, one could vaguely see his long, narrow eyebrows resembling a sword being drawn from its sheath, and a straight, high nose exuding a sense of heroism. A few strands of lazy and messy hair fell across his forehead, subtly outlining a sense of clarity, much like the mist rising gently above a clear lake.

"Ahem." Rami cleared his throat twice to mask his embarrassment, "Uh... may I ask, is there something you need?"

Rami irritably tugged at the corner of his mouth, quickly taking a few steps forward to catch up with the group. He then turned back again, noticing that the young man appeared completely unfazed; on the contrary, he seemed rather carefree. The combination of a white collarless shirt and lake blue suit pants gave off an air reminiscent of a French destitute artist, which made Rami feel a twinge of envy. "Five people per group. Each group averages about ten minutes or so. However, the previous group has been inside for about fifteen minutes, so it seems someone has caught their eye, which is why the audition is taking a bit longer." The worry in his words inevitably leaked out, and the tension once again gripped his heart.

In the third and fourth rows directly in front of the stage, there sits a small group of people, approximately a dozen, varying in height and build; they are the behind-the-scenes decision-makers who hold the fate of the actors in their hands. The lights in the audience area are not turned on, and only the glow of a single desk lamp supports a small visual window. At the edge of the light circle, one can see a square-faced man whispering to a bearded man beside him, and it is none other than Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

I never expected that these two top moguls of Hollywood would personally appear at today's audition site, which is undoubtedly a tremendous surprise.

The young man displayed a radiant smile and patted Rami on the shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, the opportunities that belong to everyone can only be determined by oneself." The confidence and composure that naturally emanated from him eased Rami's inner turmoil somewhat.

Next group, please prepare. The voice of the staff came from the entrance, explaining in a rambling manner, "You will wait at the door, and after I open it, you will hand your materials to me, then enter in order and walk to the center of the stage. Next, the casting director on site will issue instructions, and you just need to follow them. Please note, do not make loud noises! Do not make loud noises!" Next, the casting director on site will issue instructions, and you just need to follow them. Please note, do not make loud noises! Do not make loud noises!

... ... I apologize. The young man revealed an apologetic smile, his languid voice reminiscent of a cat, light yet tinged with a hint of hoarseness. "Please forgive my rudeness." His impeccable London accent carried a charming elegance, and amidst the gentlemanly manners, there was an inadvertent hint of childlike innocence, making the afternoon sunlight seem even more radiant.

Rami waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no, it was my overreaction." Reflecting on the intense emotions he had just experienced, which had nearly overwhelmed him, Rami felt a bit embarrassed. He raised his hand to scratch the back of his head, unsure of how to handle the situation.

Similar to "Band of Brothers," "The Pacific War" has abandoned long-established actors and instead selected a large number of new actors, as well as third- and fourth-tier actors for the performances. Taking "Band of Brothers" as a reference, there are at least over 100 characters with speaking lines in the show, and the core cast consists of double-digit numbers. This not only signifies a rare opportunity, where each actor will have a fair chance; it also implies more intense competition, perhaps one in a hundred, or even one in a thousand. Taking "Band of Brothers" as a reference, there are at least over 100 characters with speaking lines in the show, and the core cast consists of double-digit numbers. This not only signifies a rare opportunity, where each actor will have a fair chance; it also implies more intense competition, perhaps one in a hundred, or even one in a thousand.

The smile at the corner of Lami's mouth had already risen before he realized it; he turned his head and quickened his pace, hurriedly handing his personal information to the staff at the entrance, and entered through the gate along with the other actors in the same group, closely followed by the young man behind him

Today is the fifth and final day of auditions for the television series "Pacific War"

As he gazed at the throngs of people in the theater lobby, Blue's steps involuntarily slowed. Just as George had said, the number of those who aspire to be actors in this world is countless, yet those who truly achieve success are few and far between. It is a path fraught with thorns, an uncertain road, a journey where even if moths were to throw themselves into the flames and be shattered to pieces, success is not guaranteed.

Lan Li collected his scattered thoughts and said to the taxi driver that after the car came to a steady stop, he paid the fare and quickly got out.

Rami Malek tugged at his collar, attempting to capture more fresh air to alleviate the anxious tension and restlessness in his chest, but he soon realized that this was merely in vain

This also means that today's audition is not solely for "Pacific War"; if it can leave a profound impression on Tom and Steven, then the future holds limitless possibilities

All of this stands in stark contrast to the suffocating silence that enveloped the hall

Following the procession, they filed onto the stage, the entire expanse of the theater laid out before them. The space, adorned with a solemn interplay of bright red and deep blue, exuded a sense of gravity and reverence. The intricate carvings and opulent chandeliers hinted at a once-glorious past

Noticing Rami's emotional shift, the young man turned his head and revealed a friendly smile, which made Rami look directly into the other person's eyes for the first time. Those elongated eyes were hidden beneath well-defined brows, and the dark pupils resembled the vast and profound sea after a storm.