#12: Intimidation Station
If you’re an unknown actor, the idea of a chemistry read can leave your nerves frayed. Establishing if two actors will have that onscreen spark is important, but an actor’s first time doing a chemistry read with anyone, let alone an A-lister, would probably leave their knees shaking, even for a star like Hugh Jackman.
Way back when, Jackman had an audition for Miss Congeniality opposite Sandra Bullock. He recalls thinking, “She’s amazing! And so quick and fast. I’m not even vaguely up to speed here.” I can imagine just about anyone would be rendered speechless meeting Sandra Bullock for the first time; this is just another example of the importance of being prepared for anything.