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"Actually, we can think of it this way."
"The core of the 'Spider-Man' story, from the first movie to the second, is all about choice. Every character has the opportunity to make choices. Peter hesitates between choosing justice or choosing himself; Doctor Octopus must choose between pursuing the truth of science or staying true to his heart and avoiding the destruction of the world; Harry faces the choice of whether to trust Peter or let himself be blinded by hatred."
"Many times, people say, 'I had no choice,' and that's why they are forced to turn to evil. But in reality, everyone has a choice. How to define moral boundaries, how to define oneself — we always have the right to choose."
"And it's precisely the choices we make that ultimately shape who we are."
"So, when it comes to Harry's character, I believe we should focus on two aspects."
"One part is Peter. Peter can't just stay silent. Whether it's out of guilt or genuinely seeing Harry as a friend, Peter is always there, trying to help Harry through his tough times."
"The other part is Harry. How does he view Peter? How does he cope with the pain of losing his father while still grappling with the regret of losing Mary Jane? He once tried to choose the path of light but ultimately fell to darkness."
"In a way, it's similar to Anakin Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' prequels — how one makes choices when faced with hardship and adversity."
To put it simply, Harry now has a small psychological arc.
So, every time Harry appears on screen, it's no longer just to drive the plot forward. His interactions with Peter need to be filled with more details, giving depth to both the story and the characters.
Even though it's not much, it could add a sense of completeness to the entire film.
After finishing his point, Anson noticed James's gaze, which seemed to carry some deeper meaning.
Anson thought James was about to make a sarcastic comment, so he stared back straight at him.
James raised his head slightly and spoke frankly without holding anything back, "So, are you trying to have me compete against Hayden for the same role?"
In "Star Wars: Episode II," Anakin Skywalker was played by Hayden Christensen, but Hayden no longer had any connection with them now.
Sam and Kristen seemed confused, but Anson and James exchanged a look.
Anson paused for a moment—honestly, he hadn't even thought about that. He was just using it as an example, and, in fact, he hadn't thought about Hayden in a long time.
Now, with James's reminder, Anson couldn't help but smile.
Then, Anson nodded slightly, "What, you worried you can't measure up?"
James's eyes widened, "No way! Don't say things like that."
Anson remained calm, "So, are you confident or not?"
James: ...
James was momentarily speechless but puffed out his chest and smacked it a few times, "Of course! Just watch, there's no way I'm worse than that guy."
Sam and Kristen exchanged a glance. It was clear that something had happened between Anson, James, and Hayden, but neither of them were gossipers, so they stayed silent.
It wasn't until Anson turned to Sam, "What about Mary Jane?"
Kristen was taken aback — was she still in this?
When Kristen had agreed to do "Spider-Man 2," one important reason was Anson. She believed that a film starring him would have a different feel, something beyond just popcorn entertainment.
However, reality didn't quite meet her expectations. Mary Jane's role in the film was little more than a damsel in distress, there to scream and wait to be rescued — it was inevitably disappointing.
Anson wasn't surprised by this and sighed softly, "It's already the 21st century, yet romance in genre films is still stuck in the 'I love her, she loves him, but he doesn't love her' routine. Whoever made that decision really needs to grow up."
With that offhand remark, he threw in a bit of sarcasm.
Next to him, Kristen couldn't help but smile. Though she tried to be polite and lowered her head to hide her amusement, the smile still crept across her face.