Fever Dream?

I wanna know whether this scene from my memory exists in a manga/hua/hwa or was just a random fever dream or made-up memory.

I recall the scene has the main characters as an actor and they're sitting on a chair amongst rows of chairs of actors who all want this one role for something like a historical drama (?). The main character is seated next to the person most expected to get the role who I recall had a wilder look or long hair. When the main character is called upon, he only gets the chance to say his name before they talk to the next person and doesn't get to show off his acting. When the person seated next to him goes, he's asked to perform a scene with a partner so the judges call on the main character. I recall the other character doesn't expect much from the main character but the main character really embodies the role and both people get really into the roles.

I swear this was so specific that it can't be made up but I can seem to find it at all. Does anybody have any recollection?