The 4th Wall

The "Fourth Wall" is a theatrical and cinematic concept where the audience imagines a barrier between the performers and themselves. When actors speak directly to the camera or acknowledge they are in a show, they are breaking the Fourth Wall. It’s a deliberate storytelling device that creates a sense of connection or humor by blurring the line between fiction and reality. Essentially, it’s when characters become aware of being watched or address the audience directly, reminding viewers that they’re observing a constructed story.