“I need a certain look from you, a certain expression on your face. So here’s what we’re gonna do. I have something to tell you. And as soon as I tell you, I’m going to say ‘action,’ and we’re going to zoom in tight on your face.” He returned to his spot behind the camera. “You ready?” “I’m ready,” I said. “Okay. Today’s the day, Corey. Michael Jackson is coming to set.” As promised, he immediately followed this up with “Action!” And it worked—that’s the very take they ended up using.”