Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Chapter 2297

"Ultimately, what everyone detests are actors whose virtue doesn't match their position. If you can't see this and only think about using your education to silence the audience, even with a high degree, you'll just be seen as a highly educated waste in their eyes.

"Being an actor is different from being an idol. Fans' affection for you is eighty percent based on your looks. They need to see your face first to have the desire to know you as a person. Idol dramas choose you because you look good, fulfilling fans' fantasies. However, an actor doesn’t have to be handsome or beautiful. They serve the role, and sometimes you might not even show your face in a whole scene, but your acting can still leave a mark on the audience. That's the charm of an actor.

"I can introduce you to big directors, but if you still cling to an idol's mindset, caring about your image in fans' eyes and heavily focusing on your external persona, then even if I help you, it will do you no good. Do you understand?"

Nicole had worked with many young actors, both male and female. Poor acting skills weren't really a big deal. When she first started, she couldn't even find the camera and was once scolded to tears by the director.

Everyone had gone through this step by step. Behind the spotlight and attention, the hardships endured were no less for anyone. NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

But now, many of these young actors shared a common trait: they had the idea that acting was extremely easy. They didn't want to spend much effort on acting and lines, caring more about how good they look on camera.

Those without fans would think this way, and those with fans were even more burdened.

Idol dramas made for fans could still be somewhat passable, but if they were to act in serious dramas, they would appear out of place.

At first, when young actors came to ask her for advice, she would carefully share her experiences. But she gradually realized that they didn't take her words about the hardships seriously. They asked just to make connections, shoot a short video, and give something to their fans.

Later, when someone asked for advice, Nicole couldn't be bothered. Her reputation for being difficult, having a bad temper, and being arrogant spread from there.

But Nicole's audience has never been those idol-chasers, so those baseless rumors couldn’t shake her position.

She wasn't sure how determined Leighton was to transition, so she had to make her stance clear from the beginning.

Leighton frowned. "If I really cared about that, would I be 'dating' you?"

Nicole asked, "What about looking ugly? When we were filming Motives for Murder', wasn't it you who thought the floral shirt the costume team gave you was tacky and secretly unbuttoned an extra button?"

Leighton was struck speechless.

The director didn't notice, so how did she?

Leighton couldn't deny it. He really thought it looked bad back then.

He pressed his lips together and after a moment said, "It won't happen again."

Nicole smiled, "Then make an ugly face for me to see."

Leighton frowned. "How?"

"Just the ugliest expression you can think of. Freestyle it, let me see how ugly you can get."

Leighton really had an idol burden. At his age, a guy who was slightly goodlooking would be smug enough, let alone Leighton, who was excessively handsome. Having this burden was normal.

But he was also stubborn, especially unwilling to be looked down upon by Nicole, so he gave it his all and made a goofy, not-so-smart looking face.

While he was wondering if it was ugly enough, he heard the sound of a camera shutter. Leighton was stunned and looked at Nicole.

She smiled with her eyes and waved her phone. "Next time, think twice before speaking to me, or I'll post your ugly photo in your fan group."