Chapter 1847: Can't refuse
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phone-reading
Knocked on the door again, but there was still no response. Hugo shook his head helplessly and shouted, "Ernst, I really have something to do with you. I need your help, please?" But the house There was still no response from Li.
After the meeting with Steven just now, Hugo came to Sunset Plaza, hoping to communicate and discuss with Ernst, not only for the role of Melvin, but also because of the inspiration for the script "Perfectly Perfect" Ernst, Hugo still hopes Ernst can give some advice.
"Ernst, I wrote a brand new script, I need your opinion..." Hugo shouted and waited for a while, but the room was still silent, and he let out a long sigh, "Let's do it. , I put the script in your mailbox, if you have any comments, I left a phone number in it. I really need some professional advice, and hope to wait until your reply."
Hugo stayed at the door for a while, but unfortunately he was disappointed. He had no choice but to turn around and walk downstairs, put the script in Ernst's mailbox, and then left.
It took about five minutes until Hugo was sure that he had left before the door on the second floor opened quietly. Ernst’s old face appeared in the crack of the door. He looked around and made sure that Hugo was not lying outside. He then went downstairs, opened the mailbox, and saw the packed brown paper bag. .
Without seeing Ernst, Hugo couldn't help being a little irritable. The uncertainty and confusion about the role made Hugo feel his own shortcomings again. Sure enough, all the talents mentioned in the movies and novels are deceptive. Hugo forced himself to calm down and think quietly. If he were to play Melvin, would it really be as convincing as Steven said? Can acting really overcome the shackles of the characters themselves? If this is the case, then is his script creation too successful or too failed? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Actually, in the film industry. Casting has always been the case. The director or screenwriter will have the first person to play the role in his mind. The reason for this candidate is very complicated and difficult to explain clearly, but it is undeniable that the chemical reaction between the role and the actor is very serious. An important part. It's as if the director saw a certain actor during the audition for the role audition. At first glance, I felt that this actor was very suitable. There are countless cases like this.
Hugo naturally knows this well. It's just that I haven't felt this so deeply before. Screenwriter, director, actor, producer, these seemingly closely related positions have overlapping parts in their work content, but after a thorough understanding, they will discover that in fact, the way of thinking of each position is different. , Especially in the process of writing "Perfect Perfection".
"Hugo, Hugo..." A high-profile shout blew into Hugo's ear along the sea breeze, interrupting his thoughts. Looking up and looking around, he saw Mark Canton standing next to his car.
Mark has a neat suit today, as well as a lot of ties, squares, and cufflinks. It looks like he has just attended the meeting. Looking around, I saw the commercial vehicle parked in the parking space in front of the Hugo's car. Hugo also smiled and waved hello, "Hey, why are you here?"
"I just finished a meeting on Sunset Boulevard. I found your car parked here by accident. I wanted to say hello to you." Mark said with a smile, as if today's meeting was really just a coincidence. "So, are you coming here for something?"
Hugo looked back at the familiar stairs behind Sunset Plaza, smiled and nodded. "Come and visit an old friend." He said lightly. Hugo hadn’t figured out what to say later, and Mark followed along, “Do you have anything else today? If it’s okay, I think maybe we can sit down and have a cup of coffee.”
Hugo raised his brows slightly, and his brains turned, "As long as you don't mind the rough taste of this coffee at the intersection." This was a nod in agreement.
The smile at the corner of Mark's mouth was completely outlined. "I have heard that Hugo Lancaster has studied coffee quite a bit, and now it seems to be the truth." This made Hugo chuckle, and the two walked to the coffee house next to the square, chatting while chatting. Find a place to sit down.
"By the way, I have read your script. It is really a very wonderful work. Although everyone says you are a very good screenwriter, forgive me, I did not appreciate the beauty of it'before sunrise' . But, this time, I have to give you applause. This is a very beautiful story.” Mark just mentioned it casually, with a touch of relaxation in his smile, as if it were just a chat between friends. That's it.
Hugo was a little surprised by Mark's composure today. He didn't rush for quick success, and didn't deliberately ingratiate himself. Everything came naturally, without any reluctance to cut into the topic, and his performance was very good. "That's naturally better for me. Although I'm proud now, I will accept any kind of compliment."
Mark was amused by Hugo, "I'm telling the truth." Mark's smile added some confidence, "So have you found investment for the work now?"
Hugo did not go around again this time, and directly asked, "Colombia Pictures has the intention to invest?"
"Of course, we have been looking forward to working with you again." Mark revealed a trace of his inner urgency when he said this. In the past two years, the situation of Columbia Pictures has definitely gone from bad to worse. Mark I have been trying all kinds of ways to get rid of this dilemma. At present, there has been some improvement. Hugo is definitely an important part of his plan. Now that he has finally waited for the absolute opportunity, Mark certainly does not want to miss it, "How about it," Do you have any idea about cost and cast?"
The same question. Just now Hugo was telling the truth to Steven, but at this time Hugo showed a smile and looked at Mark seriously, "I'm not sure, I don't know what proposal you have?" This is friendship. There is a difference in depth.
Mark was not surprised. He looked at Hugo carefully, and then said, "If you can play the leading actor, then that would be great. Of course, the position of the producer can also be given to You, the part about investment costs..." Mark paused for a while and said tentatively, "We are willing to invest 50 million US dollars. Of course, we need to discuss the details of the investment slowly. But that's the budget."
Although Hugo clearly knows Mark’s sincerity, the cooperation intentions of Sony Columbia Pictures in the past two years are undoubtedly the most distinctive. Mark even made many compromises to cater to Hugo, so in order to win the "Perfect" project , Mark will certainly be as generous as possible; but even so, he is quite surprised. From the producer to the budget cost, Mark has almost given a proposal that Hugo cannot refuse, showing his ambition to win. .
In fact, for any screenwriter or producer, Mark’s positivity is great news, which means that Hugo can create the "perfectly beautiful" work according to his own ideas and ensure the quality of the work as much as possible. Under such conditions, it is estimated that this is the only one in Hollywood.
On impulse, Hugo really wanted to nod. But Hugo still spent a lot of willpower to suppress this impulse. It was not that he was dissatisfied with Sony Columbia Pictures, he did not want to bargain, nor was he waiting for DreamWorks’ reply, but Hugo still had doubts about the script. Hugo benefited a lot from the conversation with Steven today. He needs to calm down and sort out his thoughts.
Of course, Hugo also clearly knows that in order to reach the cooperation intention, Mark must have opened up all the conditions; but after the cooperation is truly confirmed, the businessman is a businessman after all, and how to arrange the use of the budget of 50 million US dollars, and the power of the producer. How should it work? The reason why Mark wants to work with Hugo so eagerly is to make the work successful and profitable, so they will certainly not let it go.
Therefore, even if Hugo does not have any doubts and wants to nod, it takes time to settle, and then ask Rick and the others to inquire about it and make a decision.
"Wow, this sounds really great." Hugo widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Then, Mark, tell me, what are your conditions?"
Mark shrugged and spread his hands. "Seriously, we don't have any conditions."
This sentence made Hugo laugh, making it clear that he didn't believe it. Mark also realized that he had acted too hastily. As a businessman, it was obviously abnormal to give such a generous contract unconditionally. He smiled helplessly, "Well, our condition is that you must be the actor."
"Not even a supporting role?" Hugo asked jokingly, and Mark shook his head Not even a supporting role. Repeatedly, "must be the male lead." "
This is the difference between Mark and Steven. Steven values the work itself, while Mark values Hugo itself. Of course, this is also because Steven is a friend of Hugo, so he will give sincere advice without being a businessman. In the final analysis, as the leader of DreamWorks, Steven will eventually return to the position of businessman.
Regarding Mark's conditions, Hugo was very certain, but now he really needs to think about it, and he doesn't know if Ernst can give him some advice.
Converging his thoughts, Hugo smiled, "Thank you for your condition, I will think about it seriously."
These words made Mark stunned. In his opinion, Hugo appeared in his own script, which is almost a certainty, and his condition is not a condition. Objectively speaking, what he values is not Hugo as a screenwriter, but Hugo as an actor. This is the fundamental reason for Mark's decentralization. If Hugo can't play the leading role, then the value of "perfect" will inevitably shrink by at least half.
So, what went wrong in this process? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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phone-reading
Knocked on the door again, but there was still no response. Hugo shook his head helplessly and shouted, "Ernst, I really have something to do with you. I need your help, please?" But the house There was still no response from Li.
After the meeting with Steven just now, Hugo came to Sunset Plaza, hoping to communicate and discuss with Ernst, not only for the role of Melvin, but also because of the inspiration for the script "Perfectly Perfect" Ernst, Hugo still hopes Ernst can give some advice.
"Ernst, I wrote a brand new script, I need your opinion..." Hugo shouted and waited for a while, but the room was still silent, and he let out a long sigh, "Let's do it. , I put the script in your mailbox, if you have any comments, I left a phone number in it. I really need some professional advice, and hope to wait until your reply."
Hugo stayed at the door for a while, but unfortunately he was disappointed. He had no choice but to turn around and walk downstairs, put the script in Ernst's mailbox, and then left.
It took about five minutes until Hugo was sure that he had left before the door on the second floor opened quietly. Ernst’s old face appeared in the crack of the door. He looked around and made sure that Hugo was not lying outside. He then went downstairs, opened the mailbox, and saw the packed brown paper bag. .
Without seeing Ernst, Hugo couldn't help being a little irritable. The uncertainty and confusion about the role made Hugo feel his own shortcomings again. Sure enough, all the talents mentioned in the movies and novels are deceptive. Hugo forced himself to calm down and think quietly. If he were to play Melvin, would it really be as convincing as Steven said? Can acting really overcome the shackles of the characters themselves? If this is the case, then is his script creation too successful or too failed? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Actually, in the film industry. Casting has always been the case. The director or screenwriter will have the first person to play the role in his mind. The reason for this candidate is very complicated and difficult to explain clearly, but it is undeniable that the chemical reaction between the role and the actor is very serious. An important part. It's as if the director saw a certain actor during the audition for the role audition. At first glance, I felt that this actor was very suitable. There are countless cases like this.
Hugo naturally knows this well. It's just that I haven't felt this so deeply before. Screenwriter, director, actor, producer, these seemingly closely related positions have overlapping parts in their work content, but after a thorough understanding, they will discover that in fact, the way of thinking of each position is different. , Especially in the process of writing "Perfect Perfection".
"Hugo, Hugo..." A high-profile shout blew into Hugo's ear along the sea breeze, interrupting his thoughts. Looking up and looking around, he saw Mark Canton standing next to his car.
Mark has a neat suit today, as well as a lot of ties, squares, and cufflinks. It looks like he has just attended the meeting. Looking around, I saw the commercial vehicle parked in the parking space in front of the Hugo's car. Hugo also smiled and waved hello, "Hey, why are you here?"
"I just finished a meeting on Sunset Boulevard. I found your car parked here by accident. I wanted to say hello to you." Mark said with a smile, as if today's meeting was really just a coincidence. "So, are you coming here for something?"
Hugo looked back at the familiar stairs behind Sunset Plaza, smiled and nodded. "Come and visit an old friend." He said lightly. Hugo hadn’t figured out what to say later, and Mark followed along, “Do you have anything else today? If it’s okay, I think maybe we can sit down and have a cup of coffee.”
Hugo raised his brows slightly, and his brains turned, "As long as you don't mind the rough taste of this coffee at the intersection." This was a nod in agreement.
The smile at the corner of Mark's mouth was completely outlined. "I have heard that Hugo Lancaster has studied coffee quite a bit, and now it seems to be the truth." This made Hugo chuckle, and the two walked to the coffee house next to the square, chatting while chatting. Find a place to sit down.
"By the way, I have read your script. It is really a very wonderful work. Although everyone says you are a very good screenwriter, forgive me, I did not appreciate the beauty of it'before sunrise' . But, this time, I have to give you applause. This is a very beautiful story.” Mark just mentioned it casually, with a touch of relaxation in his smile, as if it were just a chat between friends. That's it.
Hugo was a little surprised by Mark's composure today. He didn't rush for quick success, and didn't deliberately ingratiate himself. Everything came naturally, without any reluctance to cut into the topic, and his performance was very good. "That's naturally better for me. Although I'm proud now, I will accept any kind of compliment."
Mark was amused by Hugo, "I'm telling the truth." Mark's smile added some confidence, "So have you found investment for the work now?"
Hugo did not go around again this time, and directly asked, "Colombia Pictures has the intention to invest?"
"Of course, we have been looking forward to working with you again." Mark revealed a trace of his inner urgency when he said this. In the past two years, the situation of Columbia Pictures has definitely gone from bad to worse. Mark I have been trying all kinds of ways to get rid of this dilemma. At present, there has been some improvement. Hugo is definitely an important part of his plan. Now that he has finally waited for the absolute opportunity, Mark certainly does not want to miss it, "How about it," Do you have any idea about cost and cast?"
The same question. Just now Hugo was telling the truth to Steven, but at this time Hugo showed a smile and looked at Mark seriously, "I'm not sure, I don't know what proposal you have?" This is friendship. There is a difference in depth.
Mark was not surprised. He looked at Hugo carefully, and then said, "If you can play the leading actor, then that would be great. Of course, the position of the producer can also be given to You, the part about investment costs..." Mark paused for a while and said tentatively, "We are willing to invest 50 million US dollars. Of course, we need to discuss the details of the investment slowly. But that's the budget."
Although Hugo clearly knows Mark’s sincerity, the cooperation intentions of Sony Columbia Pictures in the past two years are undoubtedly the most distinctive. Mark even made many compromises to cater to Hugo, so in order to win the "Perfect" project , Mark will certainly be as generous as possible; but even so, he is quite surprised. From the producer to the budget cost, Mark has almost given a proposal that Hugo cannot refuse, showing his ambition to win. .
In fact, for any screenwriter or producer, Mark’s positivity is great news, which means that Hugo can create the "perfectly beautiful" work according to his own ideas and ensure the quality of the work as much as possible. Under such conditions, it is estimated that this is the only one in Hollywood.
On impulse, Hugo really wanted to nod. But Hugo still spent a lot of willpower to suppress this impulse. It was not that he was dissatisfied with Sony Columbia Pictures, he did not want to bargain, nor was he waiting for DreamWorks’ reply, but Hugo still had doubts about the script. Hugo benefited a lot from the conversation with Steven today. He needs to calm down and sort out his thoughts.
Of course, Hugo also clearly knows that in order to reach the cooperation intention, Mark must have opened up all the conditions; but after the cooperation is truly confirmed, the businessman is a businessman after all, and how to arrange the use of the budget of 50 million US dollars, and the power of the producer. How should it work? The reason why Mark wants to work with Hugo so eagerly is to make the work successful and profitable, so they will certainly not let it go.
Therefore, even if Hugo does not have any doubts and wants to nod, it takes time to settle, and then ask Rick and the others to inquire about it and make a decision.
"Wow, this sounds really great." Hugo widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Then, Mark, tell me, what are your conditions?"
Mark shrugged and spread his hands. "Seriously, we don't have any conditions."
This sentence made Hugo laugh, making it clear that he didn't believe it. Mark also realized that he had acted too hastily. As a businessman, it was obviously abnormal to give such a generous contract unconditionally. He smiled helplessly, "Well, our condition is that you must be the actor."
"Not even a supporting role?" Hugo asked jokingly, and Mark shook his head Not even a supporting role. Repeatedly, "must be the male lead." "
This is the difference between Mark and Steven. Steven values the work itself, while Mark values Hugo itself. Of course, this is also because Steven is a friend of Hugo, so he will give sincere advice without being a businessman. In the final analysis, as the leader of DreamWorks, Steven will eventually return to the position of businessman.
Regarding Mark's conditions, Hugo was very certain, but now he really needs to think about it, and he doesn't know if Ernst can give him some advice.
Converging his thoughts, Hugo smiled, "Thank you for your condition, I will think about it seriously."
These words made Mark stunned. In his opinion, Hugo appeared in his own script, which is almost a certainty, and his condition is not a condition. Objectively speaking, what he values is not Hugo as a screenwriter, but Hugo as an actor. This is the fundamental reason for Mark's decentralization. If Hugo can't play the leading role, then the value of "perfect" will inevitably shrink by at least half.
So, what went wrong in this process? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
phone-readingKnocked on the door again, but there was still no response. Hugo shook his head helplessly and shouted, "Ernst, I really have something to do with you. I need your help, please?" But the house There was still no response from Li.After the meeting with Steven just now, Hugo came to Sunset Plaza, hoping to communicate and discuss with Ernst, not only for the role of Melvin, but also because of the inspiration for the script "Perfectly Perfect" Ernst, Hugo still hopes Ernst can give some advice."Ernst, I wrote a brand new script, I need your opinion..." Hugo shouted and waited for a while, but the room was still silent, and he let out a long sigh, "Let's do it. , I put the script in your mailbox, if you have any comments, I left a phone number in it. I really need some professional advice, and hope to wait until your reply."Hugo stayed at the door for a while, but unfortunately he was disappointed. He had no choice but to turn around and walk downstairs, put the script in Ernst's mailbox, and then left.It took about five minutes until Hugo was sure that he had left before the door on the second floor opened quietly. Ernst's old face appeared in the crack of the door. He looked around and made sure that Hugo was not lying outside. He then went downstairs, opened the mailbox, and saw the packed brown paper bag. .Without seeing Ernst, Hugo couldn't help being a little irritable. The uncertainty and confusion about the role made Hugo feel his own shortcomings again. Sure enough, all the talents mentioned in the movies and novels are deceptive. Hugo forced himself to calm down and think quietly. If he were to play Melvin, would it really be as convincing as Steven said? Can acting really overcome the shackles of the characters themselves? If this is the case, then is his script creation too successful or too failed? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?Actually, in the film industry. Casting has always been the case. The director or screenwriter will have the first person to play the role in his mind. The reason for this candidate is very complicated and difficult to explain clearly, but it is undeniable that the chemical reaction between the role and the actor is very serious. An important part. It's as if the director saw a certain actor during the audition for the role audition. At first glance, I felt that this actor was very suitable. There are countless cases like this.Hugo naturally knows this well. It's just that I haven't felt this so deeply before. Screenwriter, director, actor, producer, these seemingly closely related positions have overlapping parts in their work content, but after a thorough understanding, they will discover that in fact, the way of thinking of each position is different. , Especially in the process of writing "Perfect Perfection"."Hugo, Hugo..." A high-profile shout blew into Hugo's ear along the sea breeze, interrupting his thoughts. Looking up and looking around, he saw Mark Canton standing next to his car.Mark has a neat suit today, as well as a lot of ties, squares, and cufflinks. It looks like he has just attended the meeting. Looking around, I saw the commercial vehicle parked in the parking space in front of the Hugo's car. Hugo also smiled and waved hello, "Hey, why are you here?""I just finished a meeting on Sunset Boulevard. I found your car parked here by accident. I wanted to say hello to you." Mark said with a smile, as if today's meeting was really just a coincidence. "So, are you coming here for something?"Hugo looked back at the familiar stairs behind Sunset Plaza, smiled and nodded. "Come and visit an old friend." He said lightly. Hugo hadn't figured out what to say later, and Mark followed along, Do you have anything else today? If it's okay, I think maybe we can sit down and have a cup of coffee.Hugo raised his brows slightly, and his brains turned, "As long as you don't mind the rough taste of this coffee at the intersection." This was a nod in agreement.The smile at the corner of Mark's mouth was completely outlined. "I have heard that Hugo Lancaster has studied coffee quite a bit, and now it seems to be the truth." This made Hugo chuckle, and the two walked to the coffee house next to the square, chatting while chatting. Find a place to sit down."By the way, I have read your script. It is really a very wonderful work. Although everyone says you are a very good screenwriter, forgive me, I did not appreciate the beauty of it'before sunrise' . But, this time, I have to give you applause. This is a very beautiful story. Mark just mentioned it casually, with a touch of relaxation in his smile, as if it were just a chat between friends. That's it.Hugo was a little surprised by Mark's composure today. He didn't rush for quick success, and didn't deliberately ingratiate himself. Everything came naturally, without any reluctance to cut into the topic, and his performance was very good. "That's naturally better for me. Although I'm proud now, I will accept any kind of compliment."Mark was amused by Hugo, "I'm telling the truth." Mark's smile added some confidence, "So have you found investment for the work now?"Hugo did not go around again this time, and directly asked, "Colombia Pictures has the intention to invest?""Of course, we have been looking forward to working with you again." Mark revealed a trace of his inner urgency when he said this. In the past two years, the situation of Columbia Pictures has definitely gone from bad to worse. Mark I have been trying all kinds of ways to get rid of this dilemma. At present, there has been some improvement. Hugo is definitely an important part of his plan. Now that he has finally waited for the absolute opportunity, Mark certainly does not want to miss it, "How about it," Do you have any idea about cost and cast?"The same question. Just now Hugo was telling the truth to Steven, but at this time Hugo showed a smile and looked at Mark seriously, "I'm not sure, I don't know what proposal you have?" This is friendship. There is a difference in depth.Mark was not surprised. He looked at Hugo carefully, and then said, "If you can play the leading actor, then that would be great. Of course, the position of the producer can also be given to You, the part about investment costs..." Mark paused for a while and said tentatively, "We are willing to invest 50 million US dollars. Of course, we need to discuss the details of the investment slowly. But that's the budget."Although Hugo clearly knows Mark's sincerity, the cooperation intentions of Sony Columbia Pictures in the past two years are undoubtedly the most distinctive. Mark even made many compromises to cater to Hugo, so in order to win the "Perfect" project , Mark will certainly be as generous as possible; but even so, he is quite surprised. From the producer to the budget cost, Mark has almost given a proposal that Hugo cannot refuse, showing his ambition to win. .In fact, for any screenwriter or producer, Mark's positivity is great news, which means that Hugo can create the "perfectly beautiful" work according to his own ideas and ensure the quality of the work as much as possible. Under such conditions, it is estimated that this is the only one in Hollywood.On impulse, Hugo really wanted to nod. But Hugo still spent a lot of willpower to suppress this impulse. It was not that he was dissatisfied with Sony Columbia Pictures, he did not want to bargain, nor was he waiting for DreamWorks' reply, but Hugo still had doubts about the script. Hugo benefited a lot from the conversation with Steven today. He needs to calm down and sort out his thoughts.Of course, Hugo also clearly knows that in order to reach the cooperation intention, Mark must have opened up all the conditions; but after the cooperation is truly confirmed, the businessman is a businessman after all, and how to arrange the use of the budget of 50 million US dollars, and the power of the producer. How should it work? The reason why Mark wants to work with Hugo so eagerly is to make the work successful and profitable, so they will certainly not let it go.Therefore, even if Hugo does not have any doubts and wants to nod, it takes time to settle, and then ask Rick and the others to inquire about it and make a decision."Wow, this sounds really great." Hugo widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Then, Mark, tell me, what are your conditions?"Mark shrugged and spread his hands. "Seriously, we don't have any conditions."This sentence made Hugo laugh, making it clear that he didn't believe it. Mark also realized that he had acted too hastily. As a businessman, it was obviously abnormal to give such a generous contract unconditionally. He smiled helplessly, "Well, our condition is that you must be the actor.""Not even a supporting role?" Hugo asked jokingly, and Mark shook his head Not even a supporting role. Repeatedly, "must be the male lead." "This is the difference between Mark and Steven. Steven values the work itself, while Mark values Hugo itself. Of course, this is also because Steven is a friend of Hugo, so he will give sincere advice without being a businessman. In the final analysis, as the leader of DreamWorks, Steven will eventually return to the position of businessman.Regarding Mark's conditions, Hugo was very certain, but now he really needs to think about it, and he doesn't know if Ernst can give him some advice.Converging his thoughts, Hugo smiled, "Thank you for your condition, I will think about it seriously."These words made Mark stunned. In his opinion, Hugo appeared in his own script, which is almost a certainty, and his condition is not a condition. Objectively speaking, what he values is not Hugo as a screenwriter, but Hugo as an actor. This is the fundamental reason for Mark's decentralization. If Hugo can't play the leading role, then the value of "perfect" will inevitably shrink by at least half.So, what went wrong in this process? To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.
