Chapitre 274: Discipline
The film "Hunger Games" not only swept across the screens of the United States, but soon found its way to Europe, screening in countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and France. The movie's popularity soared, quickly amassing a dedicated fan base.
Similarly, in Asia, the film received an overwhelmingly positive response, leading to a surge in the fan bases of both the movie and its stars.
Lucas Knight and Jennifer Lawrence basked in the limelight as their popularity reached new heights. Fans of Lucas Knight, in particular, were entranced by the young star's charisma.
These international admirers, though oceans apart, remained connected to their idol's life through the power of the internet, which proved to be a valuable source of updates and information.
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May 2, 2012. UK, England, London. The Warner Bros. Pictures project, "Gravity," was about to commence filming.
The cameras were set to start rolling in a week's time, but the cast and crew were already hard at work at Pinewood Studios, shooting the early sequences of the film.
Lucas Knight, donning his heavy spacesuit, couldn't help but marvel at his co-stars: Chris Evans and his friend Paul, both clad in similar attire. The spacesuits were meticulous, high-quality replicas of the ones worn by NASA astronauts.
"Ohh, it's so uncomfortable inside..." Chris grumbled, struggling to walk in the bulky suit. Simple tasks like bending their arms or even turning their heads became herculean feats.
Chris's complaints were far from exaggerated; Lucas could attest to the discomfort. Every movement was a chore, and even the act of walking resembled a clumsy shuffle.
"Just think of the Oscars," Sandra joked, her voice muffled by the helmet. "This is what we sign up for, right?"
Lucas grinned as Paul complained, "I feel the pressure in this suit, especially around the joints. It's like I'm being squeezed."
"Well, it's necessary," Lucas responded, mimicking a jump before being thwarted by the suit's limitations. "It's all part of simulating the conditions of space..." He could relate to the discomfort, feeling a similar squeeze around his own joints.
The spacesuits, as it turned out, were true to their NASA counterparts, down to the built-in radios that allowed the cast to communicate. Their own breathing echoed in their ears, mixing with the static of their communication devices.
The restricted vision and isolating atmosphere inside the suit only added to the authenticity.
The only glaring flaw Lucas noticed in the replicated space suits was the oppressive heat inside. Sweat pooled at every crevice. He remembered his Mind Workshop experience, where he'd worn a space suit in a mental space that simulated the vacuum of space, and how it had been both warm and cool simultaneously.
Despite the suffocating heat, Lucas had to admit that the designers had come quite close to replicating a real spacesuit's authenticity.
Meanwhile, Sandra, Chris and Paul, wrestled their way out of the suffocating spacesuits. Rivulets of sweat streamed down their faces as the crew rushed to assist them, aprons in hand to soak up the perspiration.
Katrina and the others fared no better, with some barely lasting ten minutes. The crew, used to this by now, efficiently went about their work, assisting their sweaty stars out of the constricting suits.
Lucas, on the other hand, endured the heat for a full three hours. Sweat had long ago soaked through his shirt and shorts, plastering his clothes to his skin, yet he remained resolute. He wanted to understand what it felt like to be an experienced astronaut, to capture those subtle nuances that would make his performance believable.
Chris and Paul stared at him, awe-stricken. "How can you even breathe in that thing?" Chris asked, fanning himself with his shirt.
Lucas gave a wry grin, his voice muffled through the suit's speakers. "Practice, I guess."
Even Sandra, who initially thought him just a talented actor, reconsidered her thoughts, impressed by his drive and hard work.
After a thirty-minute break, Chris and Paul were the first to don their spacesuits, followed by Sandra and Katrina. With the help of the crew, they were once again sealed inside the stuffy suits.
"Hey, Lucas, you alright down there?" Paul's voice crackled through the radio as he tested his communications.
Lucas, already suited up and standing in the set doubling as the interior of the Hubble Space Telescope, continued to practice his movements, specifically gripping objects with the bulky gloves.
"I'm doing just fine." He waved a hand nonchalantly, his eyes focused on the task at hand.
"Dude, you better take a break, or you'll outshine the rest of us." Chris's voice was laced with both admiration and playful jealousy.
The other co-stars laughed, but Lucas remained serious, his thoughts far away.
Lucas's brows furrowed with concentration as he maneuvered in the cramped space, honing his movements in the bulky suit.
While he had rehearsed wearing a legitimate spacesuit in the zero-gravity environment of the Mind Workshop's simulated space, the experience of donning a prop suit on Earth was vastly different.
The pull of Earth's gravity and the added weight of the prop suit made even the simplest of tasks infinitely more challenging. If anyone had asked, Lucas would have said that floating around in space in a real spacesuit was a breeze compared to the gravitational resistance he faced now.
Chris, Paul, and the rest of the cast looked on, a mix of awe and amusement on their faces as Lucas continued to practice. It was clear that, when it came to dedication, Lucas Knight was in a league of his own.
Lucas's voice crackled through the radio, his breath coming in ragged pants, "Guys, don't worry about me. I can wear this suit for five hours, no problem."
Chris, Paul, and the others exchanged unbelieving glances. Rivulets of sweat trickled down their faces inside their suits, and they all knew they'd barely lasted thirty minutes.
Paul shook his head in disbelief, "No wonder he became so famous so quick..."
Chris mirrored his expression, "There's a reason for his fame, huh..."
Sandra and Katrina shared a knowing look, both thinking the same thing: "His talent was scary enough, yet combining it with hard work, he's a monster."
The cast members couldn't help but admire Lucas's determination. In their eyes, his status as a rising star, dubbed by fans as a superstar in the making, was well-deserved.
What impressed them even more was that, despite having creative power on the project and his rapidly growing fame, Lucas never acted entitled. Instead, he worked tirelessly to perfect his role, which earned him the respect and admiration of the entire crew.
Inspired by Lucas's dedication, his co-stars also tried their best to stay in their spacesuits and practice their astronaut movements for as long as they could. But even with their efforts, no one lasted more than an hour.
Director Alfonso was both impressed and worried about Lucas's endurance. He checked on him periodically, making sure the young actor wasn't pushing himself too hard.
After a take, Lucas removed his helmet, gasping for air as he gulped down water. Sweat soaked his shirt, but his eyes blazed with determination.
Alfonso put a hand on Lucas's shoulder, "I know you're committed, but you don't have to push yourself this much. It's okay to take breaks, you know."
Lucas wiped the sweat from his brow, a tired grin on his face, "I want to wear the suit for as long as I can. I need to be familiar with it so I can act more naturally. I don't want to look stiff on camera because I'm not used to the suit."
Alfonso knew there was no arguing with such dedication. He tried to convince Lucas to take more breaks, but in the end, he gave up with a helpless sigh.
As the days flew by, the cast and crew members began to understand how Lucas could deliver such quality performances in his indie films. His dedication to his craft was legendary.
Though focused on the project, Lucas never forgot to bond with his co-stars and crew. One time, he even pranked his friend Paul by secretly putting salt in his coffee.
Naturally, Paul couldn't let that slide and retaliated by spiking Lucas's lunch with Tabasco sauce. A prank war ensued between the two, with Chris, Sandra, and the rest of the cast caught in the crossfire.
Their pranks escalated each time, and no one was safe, not even the director, Alfonso.
One day, Lucas discreetly sprayed a fart spray on a microphone while "interviewing" a clueless Alfonso. Paul, who was recording with his phone, studiously hid his laughter as Lucas shoved the mic in Alfonso's face.
Alfonso's eyes watered, and he tried to maintain his composure, but eventually, he couldn't take it anymore. He recoiled, covering his nose as he realized it was a prank. The entire cast and crew roared with laughter when they watched the footage later on.
The video was a hit within the production team, but they all knew better than to leak it online. After all, they couldn't risk any leaks during the making of such a high-profile project.
***
Finally, after weeks of preparation, the cameras began rolling. Lucas and Sandra found themselves in their respective roles as astronauts Matt and Ryan, tethered outside the spacecraft, carrying out repairs. Their characters were receiving instructions from Houston on Earth, guiding and assisting them through their mission.
Suddenly, a distress call from Houston interrupted their work. A powerful and unprecedented solar flare was headed their way, and they had mere minutes to seek refuge in the spacecraft or risk being engulfed by the flare's lethal radiation.
Frantically, they rushed to the space shuttle, their hearts pounding in their chest-pieces, the sound of their breathing amplified in their helmets.
In the story, as they sealed the hatch behind them, the spacecraft shook violently as the flare hit. Static filled the communication channels with Houston, and then complete silence. Ten agonizing minutes passed before the characters realized the terrifying truth: the flare had caused irreparable damage to their spacecraft's systems, severing their communication to Earth.
Matt and Ryan, were now confined in the cramped quarters of the space shuttle with their fellow crew members, David (Chris Evans), Eric (Paul Sterling), and Anna (Katrina Law). The aftermath of the solar flare had rendered their communication systems useless and crippled other critical functions.
"I've never seen anything like this," Matt, with fear in his voice, said as he scanned the flickering monitors inside the space shuttle. "The space shuttle defenses were designed to withstand these kinds of flares, but this one, it's like nothing we've ever encountered."
The others exchanged worried glances, their faces illuminated by the dim emergency lights.
"Communications are down, and without a way to contact Earth, we're flying blind out here," Eric added, frustration creeping into his voice. "We have no way of knowing how long this flare will last, or how bad the damage is."
Chapitre 275: Characters Desperation
In the early stages of the "Gravity" production, the cast and crew found themselves inside the spacecraft set, where they filmed scenes depicting the characters apparently floating in microgravity. Harnesses and support rigs made it relatively easy for the actors to emulate weightlessness. Aside from the occasional technical hiccup, things went smoothly.
Lucas, playing the lead astronaut, seemed to pick up the movements and mannerisms required for zero-G scenes with an uncanny ease, as if he'd spent countless hours in real-life space missions. The other cast members, however, struggled more, flailing their arms and bumping into each other in their attempts to mimic the graceful motions of astronauts.
After several takes, the director finally called for a break, signaling the end of the intense solar storm sequence. The cast members, drenched in sweat, removed their harnesses and support rigs, relieved to be free from the confines of their safety gear. They took this opportunity to catch their breath and stretch their muscles, knowing that the next sequence would require them to don the cumbersome spacesuit props for the first time.
In the opening scenes of the film, only Lucas Knight and Sandra Bullock donned the heavy spacesuits, their frames disappearing beneath the cumbersome costumes. The cameras began to roll, and Lucas, as if by second nature, drifted across the set with a practiced elegance that belied the suit's weight. Sandra, on the other hand, struggled. Her face flushed, her breathing labored, as she stumbled through the scene.
Take after take, the director yelled "Cut!" Sandra's frustration mounted with each failed attempt, her performance deteriorating with every passing moment. Lucas offered words of encouragement in between takes, but it did little to quell her growing embarrassment.
Finally, the scene was in the can, but not before they'd used more film than the studio accountant would've liked. Sandra apologized profusely to Lucas, who waved her concerns away with a dismissive gesture. The cast and crew were impressed but not surprised by his performance; after all, they'd seen him rehearse for hours on end in the suffocating suit, while most mere mortals would've tapped out after minutes.
In the end, the reshoots were worth it. The finished product was nothing short of breathtaking, the realism in their performances shining through the silver screen.
***
Inside the meticulously crafted spacecraft set, Lucas Knight transformed into astronaut Matt Kowalski, his every movement and facial expression exuding the seasoned professionalism of a veteran spaceman. "We could have wrapped up this mission two days ago," he ad-libbed, his eyes betraying a hint of concern, "but this damn solar flare threw a wrench in our plans."
Paul Sterling, portraying the payload specialist Eric Ball, rubbed his chin in mock frustration. "The comms are fried, and the only way to fix it is to go outside and have a look."
"We're running out of time. We've got to go EVA and fix it ourselves," Sandra Bullock, as Dr. Ryan Stone, said as she gingerly stepped into the heavy prop spacesuit. Chris Evans, portraying David Clark, and Katrina Law, who played the skilled Anna Klein, both lent a helping hand, guiding Ryan's stiff arms and legs into the restrictive suit.
"No time to waste," Ryan grunted, her voice muffled by the helmet, as she floated out of the set, the massive airlock door swallowing her whole.
The cameras stopped and the crew sprang into action, assisting the cast into their space suits, except for Katrina Law, nimbly playing the role of Anna.
In the story, Anna was responsible for assisting her fellow astronauts with their suits, double-checking each seal and system to ensure their safety.
As the other cast members struggled to move in their suits, Katrina expertly guided and reassured them. Later on, it would be her turn to don the heavy suit, but for now, Anna's focus remained on her teammates and the mission at hand.
Outside the spacecraft set, the cast members, suspended in their spacesuit props and hanging from the studio's intricate support system, started to feel the oppressive weight of their costumes even more acutely. The actors playing astronauts, including Chris Evans as David, Paul Bettany as Mark, and Sandra Bullock as Ryan Stone, all struggled to adapt to the confined movement and restricted vision.
Lucas, on the other hand, as the seasoned astronaut in the story, seemed unfazed by the limitations of his suit. The camera began to roll, and the scene unfolded: the team of astronauts, with Lucas's character leading the way, ventured outside the spacecraft for a critical repair mission.
However, it wasn't long before Chris Evans, portraying the less experienced David, made a mistake. The suit's bulk interfered with his movement, and he inadvertently bumped into a piece of the spacecraft set. "Cut!" Director Alfonso Cuarón yelled, and the scene was immediately stopped for the first of many times.
Take after take, the actors attempted the scene, but Chris, Sandra, and even Paul had difficulties with the unwieldy suits. Lucas, however, remained unfaltering, nailing his performance take after take. His professionalism was commendable, but it was becoming clear that his costars were reaching their limits.
Finally, after the tenth take, the scene was in the can. The cast and crew breathed a collective sigh of relief, but they knew there were more demanding scenes ahead.
During a break between takes, Paul, catching his breath, looked at Lucas with a mixture of exhaustion and admiration. "Are you even human, bro? You didn't seem to be struggling out there at all."
Lucas chuckled, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "Trust me, I feel it too. I just don't show it." He grinned. "Besides, I practiced a lot. Five hours a day in this thing, you either get used to it or it kills you."
Chris Evans nodded, chuckling along with Paul. "Still, that's insane, man. Five hours straight? I'd go nuts."
"Well, it paid off," Sandra Bullock, sitting nearby, chimed in. "You're nailing it out there, Lucas."
"Thanks, Sandra," Lucas said, blushing slightly.
"You know," Paul continued, "after this, you could totally pull off an action role. Like Tom Cruise, man. That guy's rumored to be inhuman on set."
"Yeah, he must be made of steel," Chris agreed, shaking his head in disbelief.
Lucas laughed, "Action films, huh? Tom Cruise, huh? I'll leave the death-defying stunts to the professionals. But I'll do my best to bring my A-game to every scene."
Time passed like a sluggish, suffocating nightmare. Two weeks had gone by since they'd begun filming the stranded astronauts' story. Now, the production was in another studio in London, shooting the space scenes.
In the story, the astronauts had managed to fix the communication system, but it was far from perfect. The connection was intermittent at best, working for a few precious moments before cutting out again. The crew, stranded in the Hubble Space Telescope, had already been there for two weeks—two weeks longer than their original 8-day mission.
As the days ticked by, resources in the spacecraft began to dwindle. Oxygen was rationed, food was running low, and the characters' fatigue became more pronounced in their movements. The actors, Chris, Paul, and Sandra, struggled to portray the growing desperation and desolation of their characters while still managing to perform their roles.
Lucas, however, continued to shine as the unflappable veteran astronaut. His character knew that panic was their enemy, and it was his job to keep his crewmates' spirits afloat. His determination and leadership in the face of adversity became the backbone of the story.
The cast and crew filmed scene after scene in the cramped, simulated space of the space shuttle set, working tirelessly to bring the harrowing tale of survival and fellowship to life on the big screen.
In the cramped confines of the Hubble Space Telescope set, the cast of stranded astronauts fought to hold onto their sanity and dwindling resources. Sandra, as the inexperienced Dr. Ryan Stone, curled herself into a ball, her eyes reddened from crying. Paul, playing Eric Ball, tried to console her, his words gentle but defeated. Chris, portraying the optimistic David, cracked jokes to boost morale, but even his laughter felt forced now. Katrina, as Anna, went about her duties with mechanical precision, but even she couldn't hide the fear in her eyes.
Lucas, as Matt, moved around the spacecraft with a practiced grace, his every action and word oozing professionalism. He knew he had to remain strong for the others, but his eyes betrayed him. When he thought no one was watching, he would drift to the window, his eyes seemingly gazing into the black void of space. In those moments, the other actors could see the unspeakable sadness and fear in his eyes.
The green screen and set equipment outside the "window" faded away, replaced by the cold, eternal expanse of space in Lucas mind. He knew the odds of their rescue were slimming with each passing moment, and the weight of their survival rested on his shoulders. A single tear threatened to escape his eye, but he blinked it away.
Matt couldn't afford to break down now.
His subdued performance, teeming with unspoken emotion, brought an authenticity to the film that none of the others could match, elevating the narrative to a level of profound poignancy that resonated deeply with Alfonso and other key members of the crew.
As filming neared its end, the characters' desperation became palpable as another week passed in the story. Lucas's subtle acting as Matt was heart-wrenching, especially when he secretly looked at his family's picture while others slept.
As the days dragged on, the crew's morale plummeted. Finally, a Russian Soyuz capsule approached them, their last hope for rescue, as the NASA shuttle program had been discontinued.
The Soyuz capsule finally reached them, but their relief was short-lived. Due to the malfunctioning space shuttle, docking was impossible, and the rescue could only accommodate three people at a time. The remaining five astronauts – Matt, Ryan, David, Anna, and Eric – were now faced with an impossible choice: Who would be the first to board the Soyuz and leave the others behind?
The characters were painfully aware that they couldn't afford to wait for another rescue attempt, as their oxygen and resources were dwindling fast. Tensions ran high, and the once-cohesive team began to unravel under the pressure.
The once-united crew devolved into a heated argument. Usually composed Anna, struggled to maintain her professionalism, while the optimistic David, showed his desperation. The resourceful Eric also demanded his chance at survival.
Ryan tried to diffuse the situation, but the others wouldn't budge. As the arguments escalated, even she couldn't help but join in.
Lucas, as Matt, watched the chaos with a resigned sigh.
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