Chapter 1846: Casting confusion
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In the process of writing the script "Perfectly Perfect", the actor always described according to Hugo's own ideas, which can be said to be tailor-made. But when he heard Steven's words, Hugo was not angry, but frowned in confusion, "Why do you say that?"
"You know, Melvin is a very annoying guy. He always has a way to irritate others. Although many times he is unintentional, but the uncontrollable quirk makes him distance from other people. Pull it away bit by bit. In my impression, he shouldn’t be like you.” Steven couldn’t explain it clearly either. All this was just a very vague feeling, so he thought about it while sorting out himself. "You are a...well, a very warm person, at least in terms of appearance, many times you give people a positive image. Of course, it’s not that you are not good at acting and can’t perform this role. Believe me, this It's the truth."
Steven's words made Hugo laugh, and then Steven went on to say, "I just don't think Melvin's image should be like you."
"You mean, my image and Melvin can't overlap each other?" Hugo is actually at a loss, vaguely able to catch a little clue, but there is always something missing, and there is no way to piece the puzzle together. , Unable to understand Steven’s intentions.
"It's not like that." Steven shook his head. "Let's put it this way. Even if it is a terrible demon like Schindler's List, you still have the ability to awaken the sympathy in the audience, the kind of connection with the audience. The affinity to be together is your innate temperament. The same is true in the'Seven Deadly Sins', which makes your acting power more terrifying. But the first impression of Melvin's role is ...It's very alienated, it's very scary, it's just...well, it's very wretched, not the kind that is disgusting, but it's the kind that can't be approached."
Hugo thought carefully. In fact, what Steven said is that people’s first impression of Hugo is relatively positive, including works such as "Schindler's List", "Seven Deadly Sins", "Death Row", "L.A. Confidential", etc. In fact, when Hugo appeared on the stage, people had a positive sense of him, which also made the contrast created by Hugo's acting skills more vivid.
But this is not the case with Melvin, the male protagonist in "Perfectly Perfect". His initial impression is very mixed and should be neutral and negative. Maybe Hugo can show this role three-dimensionally through acting, so that the audience can feel the original intention of his script. However, in the first impression, Melvin shouldn't be like Hugo.
For this, the truth is very simple, some people are born with a righteous face, and some people are born with a funny look. Of course, they can show a completely different image through acting, but not everyone can challenge the difficulty. The simplest example is "Batman and Robin" which is currently in theaters.
George Clooney is a handsome guy, a very attractive handsome guy, a handsome guy with a righteous temperament, this is beyond doubt. But the kind of **** in him. Feeling temperament, but completely different from Batman's dark gothic style. Not only is there no way to merge, but it also destroys the character's own temperament, and makes his own charm no room for display.
Hugo remembered his previous discussion with Ernst Lechman about script creation. Ernst mentioned that in the process of script writing-in fact, one thing is the same as novel creation, they all need to give life to the character, but This is very difficult to achieve, because most of the time it is the author who gives vitality to the character. Creating the character's personality according to the author's ideas is like kneading ceramics. The shape of the ceramics is controlled by the producer.
However, when the edges and corners of the character are produced, he will begin to have the ability to think and act, and have real vitality. Even the author is very difficult to control, because he has formed his own personality, as if he is a real person, all his words and deeds will have their own laws of development. If the author wants to change forcibly, then the character will be ruined, so he can only follow his personality and let the character develop by himself.
To put it more vividly, it is actually the method in the performance. When the actor really blends into the role, the role becomes alive. When faced with a plot, how the role should respond is automatically guided by his outlook on life, world outlook, and values. At this time, it is not the actors who use performances to influence the characters, but the characters push the actors to act.
According to what Steven just said, that's what it actually meant.
Melvin has vitality in Hugo's writing. Originally, according to Hugo's idea, it should be tailor-made for himself, but in fact, after the real Melvin image is shaped, it is inconsistent with Hugo's own temperament. Inconsistent, he has his own vitality and needs an actor who can fit in to perform it, otherwise it will ruin Melvin's role.
It's just that Hugo is just writing his second script. Does he really have such ability now?
"So, you mean, the script is like a world, and Melvin is the male protagonist in it, but that image is not mine." Hugo said, attracting Steven's attention, and then He explained his thoughts to Steven, which made Steven's eyes brighten and he nodded in recognition, but Hugo was a little confused, "But, do I have the ability to write? I strongly doubt it. "
Why does Hugo feel that Steven’s script is different from the script he wrote?
Steven laughed, "Don’t question yourself. What you have to know is that you are a very good actor. I mean, a very, very good actor. When it comes to character creation, you There is indeed a say, and the energy injected into the script is unquestionable."
According to Steven, it actually makes sense. Moreover, in the initial conception of the script, Hugo's reference prototype was Ernst, and Ernst is indeed an image that is far from him. So, could it be said that at the end of the creation, he wrote the comedy film version of Ernst? So is this his independent creation, or is it a reference to life?
But when you think about it, Melvin's appearance is similar to Ernst, but his entire personality and behavior are far from Ernst. Melvin can be said to be a completely different independent character.
A lot of thoughts swarmed into Hugo’s head. For a while, he couldn’t understand it at all. Hugo gave a wry smile, “Why do I suddenly feel that the script I’ve created is so strange? Reorganize it."
Steven also laughed, "You misunderstood what I meant. I actually meant to say that you will play Melvin. I absolutely believe that you can do this role without any problems; but if you find a more suitable role It may be more perfect if someone with an image comes to play. That's it. You can understand that this is my compliment, because you have shaped the character so well, and now I have a bright image of Melvin in my head."
"It's just that the image is not me." Hugo said with a chuckle, and Steven laughed loudly. "What about the other characters? What is your opinion?"
"For the heroine, Holly Hunter is a good idea; neighbors, the two alternates you mentioned are both good." Steven thought about it carefully and gave his own conclusion.
"So, is DreamWorks interested in this script?" Hugo said. After a long circle, he finally returned to today's most important theme.
Steven did not evade this time, "Seriously speaking, I am really interested, very interested. David also read the script yesterday, and he called me excitedly in the middle of the night." Hugo was stunned. I laughed, because David Geffen called him last night, "Even if I just talk about this script, I think it is full of talent and absolutely attractive, not to mention that you created it. You are right. What is the budgeted cost of this script?"
Hugo doesn't know much about the budget cost. Even after experiencing the "L.A. Confidential", it is still the case, but he still made an estimate with the help of Joseph, "I hope it can be more than 50 million. Do you know the reason?"
At 50 million US dollars, the budget for "Perfect" is even higher than that of "L.A. Confidential". This is definitely a big talk for the Lions. Hugo made such a request because he hoped to give himself more room to bargain. However, this cost line is not arbitrarily proposed. It can be seen from the cast that Hugo conceived His requirements for actors are almost harsh, which makes the expenditure of "perfect" in terms of actors inevitable. It's a big head, so even if it doesn't have any visual effects, it's a small-cost independent literary film, Hugo still put forward a high cost of 50 million.
Steven naturally understands Hugo's deep intentions. He also understands that if it is to rely on Hugo's appeal, those actors may be willing to lower the price, or even the friendship price, then the cost can be controlled as much as possible. However, it is necessary to wait for the project to officially enter the operation before the plan can be listed. "I understand. I will go back to David today to discuss and list a feasible plan. I hope we can cooperate successfully."
In a situation like Hugo, generally speaking, Hugo will put forward a bottom line of cost, and then DreamWorks will measure it, and hand over a plan they think is feasible-including cost and casting, etc., and the two parties will discuss with each other again. Can you cooperate. However, DreamWorks has invested almost two-thirds of its resources in "Saving Private Ryan", so in the face of the "Perfect" script, the conditions they can provide are also very limited, which can be expected. Fortunately, "Perfect Perfection" was originally a small script.
"I know that the companies that Hollywood wants to work with you are like tigers. I guess you will be very busy in the last few days. But I hope you can give old friends some discounts." Steven laughed and teased, letting rain Guo also couldn't help but laugh.
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In the process of writing the script "Perfectly Perfect", the actor always described according to Hugo's own ideas, which can be said to be tailor-made. But when he heard Steven's words, Hugo was not angry, but frowned in confusion, "Why do you say that?"
"You know, Melvin is a very annoying guy. He always has a way to irritate others. Although many times he is unintentional, but the uncontrollable quirk makes him distance from other people. Pull it away bit by bit. In my impression, he shouldn’t be like you.” Steven couldn’t explain it clearly either. All this was just a very vague feeling, so he thought about it while sorting out himself. "You are a...well, a very warm person, at least in terms of appearance, many times you give people a positive image. Of course, it’s not that you are not good at acting and can’t perform this role. Believe me, this It's the truth."
Steven's words made Hugo laugh, and then Steven went on to say, "I just don't think Melvin's image should be like you."
"You mean, my image and Melvin can't overlap each other?" Hugo is actually at a loss, vaguely able to catch a little clue, but there is always something missing, and there is no way to piece the puzzle together. , Unable to understand Steven’s intentions.
"It's not like that." Steven shook his head. "Let's put it this way. Even if it is a terrible demon like Schindler's List, you still have the ability to awaken the sympathy in the audience, the kind of connection with the audience. The affinity to be together is your innate temperament. The same is true in the'Seven Deadly Sins', which makes your acting power more terrifying. But the first impression of Melvin's role is ...It's very alienated, it's very scary, it's just...well, it's very wretched, not the kind that is disgusting, but it's the kind that can't be approached."
Hugo thought carefully. In fact, what Steven said is that people’s first impression of Hugo is relatively positive, including works such as "Schindler's List", "Seven Deadly Sins", "Death Row", "L.A. Confidential", etc. In fact, when Hugo appeared on the stage, people had a positive sense of him, which also made the contrast created by Hugo's acting skills more vivid.
But this is not the case with Melvin, the male protagonist in "Perfectly Perfect". His initial impression is very mixed and should be neutral and negative. Maybe Hugo can show this role three-dimensionally through acting, so that the audience can feel the original intention of his script. However, in the first impression, Melvin shouldn't be like Hugo.
For this, the truth is very simple, some people are born with a righteous face, and some people are born with a funny look. Of course, they can show a completely different image through acting, but not everyone can challenge the difficulty. The simplest example is "Batman and Robin" which is currently in theaters.
George Clooney is a handsome guy, a very attractive handsome guy, a handsome guy with a righteous temperament, this is beyond doubt. But the kind of **** in him. Feeling temperament, but completely different from Batman's dark gothic style. Not only is there no way to merge, but it also destroys the character's own temperament, and makes his own charm no room for display.
Hugo remembered his previous discussion with Ernst Lechman about script creation. Ernst mentioned that in the process of script writing-in fact, one thing is the same as novel creation, they all need to give life to the character, but This is very difficult to achieve, because most of the time it is the author who gives vitality to the character. Creating the character's personality according to the author's ideas is like kneading ceramics. The shape of the ceramics is controlled by the producer.
However, when the edges and corners of the character are produced, he will begin to have the ability to think and act, and have real vitality. Even the author is very difficult to control, because he has formed his own personality, as if he is a real person, all his words and deeds will have their own laws of development. If the author wants to change forcibly, then the character will be ruined, so he can only follow his personality and let the character develop by himself.
To put it more vividly, it is actually the method in the performance. When the actor really blends into the role, the role becomes alive. When faced with a plot, how the role should respond is automatically guided by his outlook on life, world outlook, and values. At this time, it is not the actors who use performances to influence the characters, but the characters push the actors to act.
According to what Steven just said, that's what it actually meant.
Melvin has vitality in Hugo's writing. Originally, according to Hugo's idea, it should be tailor-made for himself, but in fact, after the real Melvin image is shaped, it is inconsistent with Hugo's own temperament. Inconsistent, he has his own vitality and needs an actor who can fit in to perform it, otherwise it will ruin Melvin's role.
It's just that Hugo is just writing his second script. Does he really have such ability now?
"So, you mean, the script is like a world, and Melvin is the male protagonist in it, but that image is not mine." Hugo said, attracting Steven's attention, and then He explained his thoughts to Steven, which made Steven's eyes brighten and he nodded in recognition, but Hugo was a little confused, "But, do I have the ability to write? I strongly doubt it. "
Why does Hugo feel that Steven’s script is different from the script he wrote?
Steven laughed, "Don’t question yourself. What you have to know is that you are a very good actor. I mean, a very, very good actor. When it comes to character creation, you There is indeed a say, and the energy injected into the script is unquestionable."
According to Steven, it actually makes sense. Moreover, in the initial conception of the script, Hugo's reference prototype was Ernst, and Ernst is indeed an image that is far from him. So, could it be said that at the end of the creation, he wrote the comedy film version of Ernst? So is this his independent creation, or is it a reference to life?
But when you think about it, Melvin's appearance is similar to Ernst, but his entire personality and behavior are far from Ernst. Melvin can be said to be a completely different independent character.
A lot of thoughts swarmed into Hugo’s head. For a while, he couldn’t understand it at all. Hugo gave a wry smile, “Why do I suddenly feel that the script I’ve created is so strange? Reorganize it."
Steven also laughed, "You misunderstood what I meant. I actually meant to say that you will play Melvin. I absolutely believe that you can do this role without any problems; but if you find a more suitable role It may be more perfect if someone with an image comes to play. That's it. You can understand that this is my compliment, because you have shaped the character so well, and now I have a bright image of Melvin in my head."
"It's just that the image is not me." Hugo said with a chuckle, and Steven laughed loudly. "What about the other characters? What is your opinion?"
"For the heroine, Holly Hunter is a good idea; neighbors, the two alternates you mentioned are both good." Steven thought about it carefully and gave his own conclusion.
"So, is DreamWorks interested in this script?" Hugo said. After a long circle, he finally returned to today's most important theme.
Steven did not evade this time, "Seriously speaking, I am really interested, very interested. David also read the script yesterday, and he called me excitedly in the middle of the night." Hugo was stunned. I laughed, because David Geffen called him last night, "Even if I just talk about this script, I think it is full of talent and absolutely attractive, not to mention that you created it. You are right. What is the budgeted cost of this script?"
Hugo doesn't know much about the budget cost. Even after experiencing the "L.A. Confidential", it is still the case, but he still made an estimate with the help of Joseph, "I hope it can be more than 50 million. Do you know the reason?"
At 50 million US dollars, the budget for "Perfect" is even higher than that of "L.A. Confidential". This is definitely a big talk for the Lions. Hugo made such a request because he hoped to give himself more room to bargain. However, this cost line is not arbitrarily proposed. It can be seen from the cast that Hugo conceived His requirements for actors are almost harsh, which makes the expenditure of "perfect" in terms of actors inevitable. It's a big head, so even if it doesn't have any visual effects, it's a small-cost independent literary film, Hugo still put forward a high cost of 50 million.
Steven naturally understands Hugo's deep intentions. He also understands that if it is to rely on Hugo's appeal, those actors may be willing to lower the price, or even the friendship price, then the cost can be controlled as much as possible. However, it is necessary to wait for the project to officially enter the operation before the plan can be listed. "I understand. I will go back to David today to discuss and list a feasible plan. I hope we can cooperate successfully."
In a situation like Hugo, generally speaking, Hugo will put forward a bottom line of cost, and then DreamWorks will measure it, and hand over a plan they think is feasible-including cost and casting, etc., and the two parties will discuss with each other again. Can you cooperate. However, DreamWorks has invested almost two-thirds of its resources in "Saving Private Ryan", so in the face of the "Perfect" script, the conditions they can provide are also very limited, which can be expected. Fortunately, "Perfect Perfection" was originally a small script.
"I know that the companies that Hollywood wants to work with you are like tigers. I guess you will be very busy in the last few days. But I hope you can give old friends some discounts." Steven laughed and teased, letting rain Guo also couldn't help but laugh.
In the process of writing the script "Perfectly Perfect", the actor always described according to Hugo's own ideas, which can be said to be tailor-made. But when he heard Steven's words, Hugo was not angry, but frowned in confusion, "Why do you say that?""You know, Melvin is a very annoying guy. He always has a way to irritate others. Although many times he is unintentional, but the uncontrollable quirk makes him distance from other people. Pull it away bit by bit. In my impression, he shouldn't be like you. Steven couldn't explain it clearly either. All this was just a very vague feeling, so he thought about it while sorting out himself. "You are a...well, a very warm person, at least in terms of appearance, many times you give people a positive image. Of course, it's not that you are not good at acting and can't perform this role. Believe me, this It's the truth."Steven's words made Hugo laugh, and then Steven went on to say, "I just don't think Melvin's image should be like you.""You mean, my image and Melvin can't overlap each other?" Hugo is actually at a loss, vaguely able to catch a little clue, but there is always something missing, and there is no way to piece the puzzle together. , Unable to understand Steven's intentions."It's not like that." Steven shook his head. "Let's put it this way. Even if it is a terrible demon like Schindler's List, you still have the ability to awaken the sympathy in the audience, the kind of connection with the audience. The affinity to be together is your innate temperament. The same is true in the'Seven Deadly Sins', which makes your acting power more terrifying. But the first impression of Melvin's role is ...It's very alienated, it's very scary, it's just...well, it's very wretched, not the kind that is disgusting, but it's the kind that can't be approached."Hugo thought carefully. In fact, what Steven said is that people's first impression of Hugo is relatively positive, including works such as "Schindler's List", "Seven Deadly Sins", "Death Row", "L.A. Confidential", etc. In fact, when Hugo appeared on the stage, people had a positive sense of him, which also made the contrast created by Hugo's acting skills more vivid.But this is not the case with Melvin, the male protagonist in "Perfectly Perfect". His initial impression is very mixed and should be neutral and negative. Maybe Hugo can show this role three-dimensionally through acting, so that the audience can feel the original intention of his script. However, in the first impression, Melvin shouldn't be like Hugo.For this, the truth is very simple, some people are born with a righteous face, and some people are born with a funny look. Of course, they can show a completely different image through acting, but not everyone can challenge the difficulty. The simplest example is "Batman and Robin" which is currently in theaters.George Clooney is a handsome guy, a very attractive handsome guy, a handsome guy with a righteous temperament, this is beyond doubt. But the kind of **** in him. Feeling temperament, but completely different from Batman's dark gothic style. Not only is there no way to merge, but it also destroys the character's own temperament, and makes his own charm no room for display.Hugo remembered his previous discussion with Ernst Lechman about script creation. Ernst mentioned that in the process of script writing-in fact, one thing is the same as novel creation, they all need to give life to the character, but This is very difficult to achieve, because most of the time it is the author who gives vitality to the character. Creating the character's personality according to the author's ideas is like kneading ceramics. The shape of the ceramics is controlled by the producer.However, when the edges and corners of the character are produced, he will begin to have the ability to think and act, and have real vitality. Even the author is very difficult to control, because he has formed his own personality, as if he is a real person, all his words and deeds will have their own laws of development. If the author wants to change forcibly, then the character will be ruined, so he can only follow his personality and let the character develop by himself.To put it more vividly, it is actually the method in the performance. When the actor really blends into the role, the role becomes alive. When faced with a plot, how the role should respond is automatically guided by his outlook on life, world outlook, and values. At this time, it is not the actors who use performances to influence the characters, but the characters push the actors to act.According to what Steven just said, that's what it actually meant.Melvin has vitality in Hugo's writing. Originally, according to Hugo's idea, it should be tailor-made for himself, but in fact, after the real Melvin image is shaped, it is inconsistent with Hugo's own temperament. Inconsistent, he has his own vitality and needs an actor who can fit in to perform it, otherwise it will ruin Melvin's role.It's just that Hugo is just writing his second script. Does he really have such ability now?"So, you mean, the script is like a world, and Melvin is the male protagonist in it, but that image is not mine." Hugo said, attracting Steven's attention, and then He explained his thoughts to Steven, which made Steven's eyes brighten and he nodded in recognition, but Hugo was a little confused, "But, do I have the ability to write? I strongly doubt it. "Why does Hugo feel that Steven's script is different from the script he wrote?Steven laughed, "Don't question yourself. What you have to know is that you are a very good actor. I mean, a very, very good actor. When it comes to character creation, you There is indeed a say, and the energy injected into the script is unquestionable."According to Steven, it actually makes sense. Moreover, in the initial conception of the script, Hugo's reference prototype was Ernst, and Ernst is indeed an image that is far from him. So, could it be said that at the end of the creation, he wrote the comedy film version of Ernst? So is this his independent creation, or is it a reference to life?But when you think about it, Melvin's appearance is similar to Ernst, but his entire personality and behavior are far from Ernst. Melvin can be said to be a completely different independent character.A lot of thoughts swarmed into Hugo's head. For a while, he couldn't understand it at all. Hugo gave a wry smile, Why do I suddenly feel that the script I've created is so strange? Reorganize it."Steven also laughed, "You misunderstood what I meant. I actually meant to say that you will play Melvin. I absolutely believe that you can do this role without any problems; but if you find a more suitable role It may be more perfect if someone with an image comes to play. That's it. You can understand that this is my compliment, because you have shaped the character so well, and now I have a bright image of Melvin in my head.""It's just that the image is not me." Hugo said with a chuckle, and Steven laughed loudly. "What about the other characters? What is your opinion?""For the heroine, Holly Hunter is a good idea; neighbors, the two alternates you mentioned are both good." Steven thought about it carefully and gave his own conclusion."So, is DreamWorks interested in this script?" Hugo said. After a long circle, he finally returned to today's most important theme.Steven did not evade this time, "Seriously speaking, I am really interested, very interested. David also read the script yesterday, and he called me excitedly in the middle of the night." Hugo was stunned. I laughed, because David Geffen called him last night, "Even if I just talk about this script, I think it is full of talent and absolutely attractive, not to mention that you created it. You are right. What is the budgeted cost of this script?"Hugo doesn't know much about the budget cost. Even after experiencing the "L.A. Confidential", it is still the case, but he still made an estimate with the help of Joseph, "I hope it can be more than 50 million. Do you know the reason?"At 50 million US dollars, the budget for "Perfect" is even higher than that of "L.A. Confidential". This is definitely a big talk for the Lions. Hugo made such a request because he hoped to give himself more room to bargain. However, this cost line is not arbitrarily proposed. It can be seen from the cast that Hugo conceived His requirements for actors are almost harsh, which makes the expenditure of "perfect" in terms of actors inevitable. It's a big head, so even if it doesn't have any visual effects, it's a small-cost independent literary film, Hugo still put forward a high cost of 50 million.Steven naturally understands Hugo's deep intentions. He also understands that if it is to rely on Hugo's appeal, those actors may be willing to lower the price, or even the friendship price, then the cost can be controlled as much as possible. However, it is necessary to wait for the project to officially enter the operation before the plan can be listed. "I understand. I will go back to David today to discuss and list a feasible plan. I hope we can cooperate successfully."In a situation like Hugo, generally speaking, Hugo will put forward a bottom line of cost, and then DreamWorks will measure it, and hand over a plan they think is feasible-including cost and casting, etc., and the two parties will discuss with each other again. Can you cooperate. However, DreamWorks has invested almost two-thirds of its resources in "Saving Private Ryan", so in the face of the "Perfect" script, the conditions they can provide are also very limited, which can be expected. Fortunately, "Perfect Perfection" was originally a small script."I know that the companies that Hollywood wants to work with you are like tigers. I guess you will be very busy in the last few days. But I hope you can give old friends some discounts." Steven laughed and teased, letting rain Guo also couldn't help but laugh.
