Besides smiling and managing his expressions, he needed to practice other useful acting skills if he wanted to film that movie.
Soon, after the seven-day crash course ended, Hu Yang, now a half-baked actor, followed Hal to the filming location.
The producer, cameraman, and several supporting actors were already waiting there, adjusting the equipment.
Hal went over to check on things, then came back and said to Hu Yang, "Natsuki caught many Pokémon throughout his life. Aside from the Caterpie in the key role, we'll need some other Pokémon actors too."
As he spoke, Hal looked at Piplup and Gengar beside Hu Yang and asked, "Would you be interested in having them perform as well?"
Hu Yang glanced at Gengar and nodded. "They can, but like me, they don't have any experience."
Hal shook his head. "You don't need to worry about that. Pokémon roles don't require much acting skill."
After all, no audience could understand what Pokémon were saying. Even if one cursed in the movie, it would not matter.
"Then that's fine." Hu Yang took out Poké Balls and released Charizard, Metagross, Haxorus, Cramorant, and the others. Trainer and Pokémon would all be taking the stage together.
Hal was thrilled to see so many Pokémon at once.
Hu Yang, however, was a little worried. He asked, "The audience won't criticize my acting, will they?"
"It's fine. You're good-looking," Hal said carelessly.
Hu Yang: "..."
Perhaps seeing Hu Yang's speechless expression, Hal thought for a moment before comforting him.
"Relax, there's no need to be so nervous. There are plenty of part-time actors at Pokémon Hollywood. Do you know Brycen?
His main job is being a Gym Leader, but he comes here to film action movies whenever he has time. Hachi the Cool Hero, from that script list you