The director appeared amiable, but inside he was grumbling: If it weren't for the investors specifically requesting Ethan to act, I wouldn't have invited you!
Ethan wore a look of disdain, his gaze swept to Aurelia Shaw, a gleam flickered in his eyes, he slightly narrowed them, and his lips curled up with interest.
The makeup took another two hours.
By the time the actual filming began, it was already dark.
The director, fearing further delays would mean they couldn't shoot this scene all winter, instructed the prop master to enhance the lighting, and bravely proceeded with the shoot.
This was the scene being performed in the play.
