A smile, light as a dragonfly, lingered on Jay Leno's lips. It had been a long, long time since he had experienced such a satisfying and joyful recording session. From any angle, this was a pure delight.
"Anson, you've stolen my job."
Jay Leno quipped, then looked directly at Camera One and spoke with a serious tone.
"On May 3rd, everyone, please be sure to go to the theater to see the dual sides of Anson Wood—oh, no, 'Spider-Man.' I'll be there 100%, and I hope to see many of our audience friends as well."
With grace and wit, Jay Leno himself began promoting "Spider-Man," earning a wave of cheers and applause from the studio audience.
Then, he turned to Anson, pausing slightly as he looked him up and down.
"Will we get to see it?"
Anson was slightly taken aback: ?
But the audience in the studio had already caught on, unable to contain their excitement:
Ah! Ahhh!
Karen was the first to scream, her excitement so wild and intense that Blair, caught off guard, was nearly knocked over.
Blair: …
Wait a minute, wasn't it supposed to be "I scream, you stay calm"?
But Blair didn't have time to think about that, quickly regaining her balance and responding with even crazier and more passionate screams.
Blair still hadn't forgotten the moment Anson appeared at the Emmys, like Lucifer descending—100% a god among men.
What if… what if she could tear open Lucifer's shirt buttons?
Hiss, hiss.
The heatwave rolled forward, nearly knocking Miles over as he stood too close.
Fortunately, he grabbed Connor just in time, barely managing to steady himself.
It was at this moment that Anson finally realized Jay Leno's counterattack—
He had just imitated Superman's transformation, and now Jay Leno was trying to score points with the female audience by suggesting that Anson take off his shirt.
So, was this Jay Leno's revenge for Anson's sudden move earlier?
Anson couldn't help but chuckle.
A smile spread across his lips and fully bloomed, making the women in the studio go even crazier, losing their minds as the entire room plunged into a frenzy. The burst of energy in that instant was enough to scare the male audience members.
Anson wasn't in a hurry.
In fact, he intentionally slowed down, leisurely crossing his legs, mimicking the iconic scene from the movie "Basic Instinct," perfectly showcasing his long legs and ideal proportions.
Ah!
Blair and Karen completely lost their minds, their frenzied screams almost tearing their lungs apart. Even the ringing in their ears disappeared as they became entirely immersed in the release of their shrieks.
Ahhh!
Jay Leno was stunned, not expecting that he had unleashed such a beast.
Even Lily couldn't help but join in the fun, raising her arms and cheering with a big smile on her face.
Anson spread his hands, waiting until the frenzy in the studio subsided a bit. "Underneath is a tight suit, very, very, very tight."
Haha, hahaha.
Anson's deliberately drawn-out words were full of teasing, and before the screams could take over, laughter had already erupted throughout the studio—
Who would've thought that in 2002, before a superhero movie had even been released, someone would already be joking about the tight suits?
Even Jay Leno couldn't resist, a smile breaking through.
Jay Leno shot Anson a meaningful look.
Such a response, both defensive and offensive, not only perfectly addressed Jay Leno's teasing but also subtly shifted the topic—
Ordinarily, this would be the perfect moment for Jay Leno to ask Anson about his experience wearing the tight suit, seamlessly leading the conversation into a discussion about "Spider-Man."
Brilliant, truly brilliant!
If Jay Leno switched topics now, it might actually come across as less smooth.
But the key was that Jay Leno didn't intend to follow Anson's lead; even if it meant breaking the flow, he was determined to subtly regain control.
The back-and-forth continued, the confrontation quietly persisting.
Jay Leno grew increasingly satisfied and joyful, his competitive spirit soaring.
He flashed a smile, "We've chatted with the band for a little while, but the conversation has completely veered off track. So, we've missed a lot of key points—who can tell me, how did the story begin?"
Anson nodded slightly, "Of course, no problem."
"Because of a small accident, Peter Parker was bitten by a spider, and then he discovered..."
Jay Leno looked at Anson, half amused, half exasperated. "Hey, don't push your luck."
Jay Leno mentioned the band, but Anson talked about the movie, the transition was so smooth that if Jay hadn't caught it, the audience might have been completely swept along.
Laughter erupted throughout the studio, unstoppable.
Anson raised his hands in surrender. "There are two versions of how we met, but in my version, it's very simple."
"Actually, that day, I had just finished yet another audition for 'Spider-Man.' My friend James Franco and I were looking to relax a bit, and as we were passing by on the street, I saw the three of them performing."
Jay Leno interrupted, "Wait, wait, you met them after your 'Spider-Man' audition?"
"Yes, a screen test. At that time, I was still a newbie actor—though, to be honest, I still am..." Anson thought seriously for a moment.
The audience burst into laughter at Anson's self-deprecating expression.
Anson continued, "The cello caught my eye. I thought they were truly special, but unfortunately, their performance was about to end, and I wanted more. So I approached them and asked if I could join."
Jay Leno pressed, "And that's all?"
Anson nodded, "Yes, that's all. My version of the story is pretty straightforward."
Jay Leno shook his head repeatedly. "No, not straightforward at all. Although I'm really curious about the 'Spider-Man' audition—God, that must have been interesting—I don't want to get caught in the movie trap again..."
Another wave of laughter swept the studio.
Jay Leno looked at Anson again. "So, will you invite the band members to the premiere?"
Anson replied candidly, "Of course. Even though we're not really friends, you know, since the show has started, we have to see it through, right?"
This was self-deprecation at its finest—
Just when everyone thought the joke had ended, and without anyone bringing it up, the person involved took it upon himself to reopen the subject. It was brilliant.
The studio was filled with laughter, whistles, and applause.
Anson turned to the band members. "Hey, would you like to come to the premiere? Don't worry, we can keep our 'not-so-close' relationship intact."
Lily couldn't hold back any longer; she burst into laughter but quickly covered her mouth, nodding repeatedly. "Sure, sounds great."
Even before it all started, Anson had warned that the show might go off track, and "Spider-Man" might unintentionally become the focus. So, the band wasn't surprised.
But they didn't expect Anson to diffuse the situation so effortlessly, handling it with such finesse, and then bringing the focus back around.
It seemed like they were discussing the movie, but every sentence also referenced the band.
It seemed like they were discussing the band, but the movie was woven into every word.
There was no denying that Anson was completely in control, effortlessly steering the conversation, and even Jay Leno couldn't help but repeatedly bring up the movie.
Lily could hardly believe it, finding it more and more humorous the more she thought about it.
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