Every day for nearly a year, Josh Nalley posted TikToks of himself playing dead in the hopes of being cast in a television series or movie. Then "CSI: Vegas" reached out.
Nalley has lain prone along the banks of rivers and streams near his home in Kentucky; had his three dogs lick his face as he propped himself up against a tree; slumped in a car; floated in pools; draped himself over doorways and splattered himself across sidewalks.
"Nobody has done a more thorough job of auditioning for a nonspeaking role, maybe in the history of television," Mr Tracey said. "After 321 pictures or so, he hit his stride and it was time to get called up to the big leagues." “也许在电视史上，没有人把一个不说话角色的试镜做得如此深入。拍摄了约321张影像，他全力以赴，是时候被召唤到我们的队伍中了。”
hit one's stride：使出干劲，全力以赴
More often than not he films the videos using his phone and a tripod, but every once in a while he engages the help of friends of family. Mr. Nalley’s method is simple: He takes a couple of big breaths and then holds his breath for about 25 seconds and tries to stay as still as possible.
If he's playing dead sitting up, Mr Nalley will usually have his eyes open so viewers can see his face. If he's lying down, his eyes are typically closed because "half my face is usually pressed into the ground."
纳利说，他不确定自己职业生涯的下一步是什么——也许是另一个电视节目或电影，或是与喜欢的电影制片人和演员合作，哪怕只是客串他也很期待。
现在，纳利还将坚持发布“装死”的短视频。他说：“希望每个人都可以在看完视频后放声大笑，激励大家坚持不懈。”
"I hope they laugh, honestly," he said. "I hope they chuckle, and I hope that inspires somebody to be perseverant."
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