James Franco on Tommy Wiseau's Cameo in 'The Disaster Artist' | TIFF 2017

The transcript discusses an actor's preparation for his SAG Awards, his on-set experience, and the unique contract condition requiring a scene opposite the speaker. It details the development of this scene and the actor's unexpected improvisation during a Hollywood party scene. The conversation concludes with a discussion on cultural representation and accents.

Why is the actor preparing for the SAG Awards?

• He is the lead actor in the movie.

• He has multiple scenes in the movie.

• He is the director of the movie.

• He has a single scene in the movie.

What was the main concern of the team regarding the actor's performance?

• The specific contract clause.

• His inability to memorize lines.

• His unavailability for rehearsals.

• His lack of experience.

What did the actor insist on having in his contract?

• A scene with multiple actors.

• A solo scene.

• A scene opposite the narrator.

• A scene with the director.

How did the actor handle his lines during the Hollywood party scene?

• He followed the script exactly.

• He improvised his lines.

• He refused to perform.

• He asked for a script change.

Why was the Hollywood party scene considered unlikely?

• The accents of the characters were unusual for the setting.

• The setting was too extravagant.

• The costumes were inappropriate.

• The lighting was too dim.