Actor in Hollywood

Indeed, "The New York Times" is just a newspaper, and Nicolas' exclusive interview is just another interview—seemingly insignificant in the vast sea of information.

But imagine this: when even a big figure like Anna Wintour immediately takes notice of the interview in *The New York Times* and acts on it, the impact on society after the paper's release becomes foreseeable. Just as a small spark can start a wildfire.

Boom! 

Sensational! 

Aftershock!

To be precise, the real sensation comes from Nicolas' writing style. It challenges the norms of contemporary media, breaking the fourth wall by using a first-person narrative to immerse readers into the world created by the interview. The careful guidance hidden behind the skillfully crafted words hits like waves, one after another, overwhelming the reader.

The second shock comes from the content of the article itself and the image of Anson it paints. Though he's a newcomer, Anson has already made a series of waves in the fashion world—from being mobbed outside the *Friends* set to appearing in *GQ* magazine and walking the Emmys' red carpet. The latest buzz surrounding him followed his appearance at the *Princess Diaries* premiere, and then the interview landed.

Everything was perfectly timed.

It's not just ordinary readers—just look at Anna's reaction, and you can imagine the heated discussions happening within Hollywood:

Maybe not everyone is interested in Anson. Maybe not everyone agrees with his lifestyle—some might even sneer. Not everyone can grasp the cultural zeitgeist like Anna. But what's undeniable is that the buzz has begun.

And that buzz means controversy.

If it were unanimous praise or criticism, it would be bland and disappear after the initial wave. But controversy sparks different perspectives and discussions, pulling everyone into the conversation, and then—

The topic explodes.

Unlike the wave of women emulating Jennifer Aniston in the past, the discussions around Anson cover a broader range—from the stereotype of the "pretty face" to an actor's self-identity, from lifestyle choices to the labeling of public personas.

The most important question is: Anson? Really? Anson Wood? A newcomer with just two projects under his belt—who does he think he is to be making such bold statements? Isn't he afraid of biting off more than he can chew?

Hollywood today still values mystique. Nearly every professional in the industry advocates for maintaining an air of mystery, with publicists and agents crafting carefully curated images for actors to keep them distant from the public. But now, Anson is breaking that mystique, showing the true face of an actor.

Hollywood: ???

Mockery, sarcasm, criticism, excitement, curiosity—the debate is in full swing.

So, what gives Anson this confidence?

Naturally, attention falls on *The Princess Diaries*.

Behind all this buzz and debate, everything is about timing—

At the beginning of August, the summer blockbuster season was supposed to be winding down. Audiences, media, and industry insiders were all easing into a lull, and even the new releases lacked the same level of hype.

But then, *Rush Hour 2* delivered a small but notable miracle, and *The Princess Diaries* followed suit with a mini-explosion of its own. Suddenly, everyone's attention was pulled back, reigniting the summer box office battle.

And in the midst of all this, a "newbie pretty boy" actor managed to stir up two waves of buzz in just one week—once at the red-carpet premiere and once in *The New York Times*. This level of attention easily ignited heated discussions in the industry.

Why him?

If Hollywood insiders are asking that, it's no surprise the general public is too. The difference is, the average person lacks the same aggression and critical edge. They're more curious—curious in a way that's looking for flaws.

What kind of actor could spark such a widespread discussion?

Are we sure about this?

So, as people step into theaters out of curiosity, what can *The Princess Diaries* really deliver?

No one knows.

Because *The New York Times* didn't say much about the movie. The interview focused on revealing the true image of the actor, leaving out nearly all discussion of the film. As a result, people don't know what to expect.

Naturally, whatever image Anson presents on the big screen will differ from those expectations—whatever they may be. The movie will likely not align with people's preconceived notions, which will only fuel a whole new wave of discussions.

Will they love it? Hate it? Feel indifferent?

More importantly, can a movie like *The Princess Diaries* withstand scrutiny and spark debate?

Everything remains uncertain.

Yet, it's precisely this uncertainty that's exciting and thrilling.

*The New York Times* may have lit a small spark, but with the perfect alignment of timing, circumstances, and public curiosity, that small flame has now grown into a wildfire, reigniting the dwindling energy of the summer movie season.

The theaters have become lively again, much to everyone's surprise, considering that no one expected to see such a scene this late into August.

Here, there's an interesting coincidence.

What was originally seen as a potential disruption to *The Princess Diaries*' box office performance has, by a twist of fate, become the fuel that's driving more people to the theaters.

In the second week of August, *American Pie 2* premiered.

Two summers ago, Universal Studios, which is known for making the most of small-budget films, released *American Pie*, a raunchy teen comedy. With a production cost of just $11 million, the movie seemed insignificant among the summer's heavyweight blockbusters. But no one expected it to become a massive box office hit, not only winning over American audiences but also making waves globally.

It grossed $102 million in North America and $235 million worldwide.

*American Pie* not only became one of the most profitable films of that year but also turned into a cultural phenomenon, sparking heated discussions everywhere. Naturally, a sequel was quickly greenlit.

This week, *American Pie 2* has finally arrived.

In some ways, *American Pie 2* is similar to *Rush Hour 2*. Both previous films received mediocre critical reviews but went on to become box office successes, paving the way for sequels.

Now, thanks to their established fan bases, the sequel's box office potential looks promising.

Both *American Pie 2* and *The Princess Diaries* are high school comedies, so on the surface, they seem to be direct competitors. However, when broken down, the former is a raunchy teen comedy, while the latter is a romantic fairytale. Their target audiences don't overlap much—in fact, they might even be complete opposites.

When the release dates were initially set, people assumed the two films wouldn't interfere with each other. Yet, in a curious turn of events, *American Pie 2* may actually generate more interest in *The Princess Diaries* from its own audience.

This was something no one predicted.

But predictions are just predictions—nothing more than talk. In the end, it all comes down to the real battle at the box office to see what happens.