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HOW TO CRY ON CUE

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Why it worked

The video leverages the star power of Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch, offering a unique behind-the-scenes acting tip that is both practical and intriguing to fans of acting and the actors themselves.

Summary

Tom Holland shares a technique he learned from Benedict Cumberbatch for crying on cue, involving breathwork to simulate laughter and bring emotion to the surface. He finds this method gives him confidence and allows him to draw on emotion without relying on personal experiences.

Structure

1Introduction to crying on cue
2Recalling Benedict Cumberbatch's technique
3Explaining the diaphragm and breathwork method
4Demonstrating the technique's effect
5Tom Holland's personal confidence in the method

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Tom Holland Reveals HOW TO CRY ON CUE. A technique he learned from working with Benedict Cumberbatch. Acting sometimes requires us to cry, and Tom Holland learned an effective method that works for him. It almost feels like laughing, because it relies on your breathwork. The actor's breath can open up so many possibilities; it's literally our life source. In real life and in our scenes. The next time you have a crying scene, take Tom Holland & Benedict Cumberbatch's advice on how to cry on cue. You will appear as a much stronger actor, and you will no longer have to worry during your acting performances when you have a scene that requires you to have the ability to cry on cue. 🎬 Want to become a stronger actor? Join BEHIND THE CURTAIN, my acting community where you'll get: • Live masterclasses with casting directors, directors, producers, agents, managers, actors, and other industry professionals. • 4 complete acting programs. • Feedback on your self-tapes, auditions, monologues, and acting clips. • Direct access to me as I work one-on-one with members to help them improve. • Updates on large open casting calls that can be submitted for 🔗 Link in bio. #actingadvice #actingcoach #castingdirector #audition #auditions #director #cryoncue #selftapeaudition #selftapes #Tomholland