Tommy only nodded, still unable to stop crying. There was a high chance he also had a little sister, and maybe he imagined that the one who died in the story was his own.
This was exactly why using your own family as emotional material should be avoided. The emotional backlash afterward could be too much, and sometimes, it could even affect the actor's mental health.
"Helcia," Eric called my name as soon as Tommy left the room. He leaned forward, and his expression suddenly turned serious. "We've been observing you since the first audition until now, and honestly, I've always put you as my top choice for the role of Mia."
"When you acted with Tommy just now, I could tell he wasn't naturally good at building chemistry. But as the scenes went on, he relaxed and opened up because of you."
