Chapter 1858: Halfway black horse
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No wonder Shirley is so confident that Hugo will definitely be interested in "Trumen's World" even if other additional factors are aside.
Hugo knows all about the protector of his private life. He has always refused to let the details of his private life become people's after-dinner talk. Not to mention, just the emotional stories that have been heated recently can see Hugo's attitude. Hugo has always rejected the media's excessive exposure, excessive hype, and excessive publicity, and even reached the level of disgust. Once the media infringes on his private life, Hugo will definitely fight back by all means.
It can be said that Hugo's resistance to "entertainment to death" is clearly visible, and this is vividly reflected in the media's contact with Hugo.
Now, "Trumen's World" vividly reflects the terrible reality of this society, turning Hugo's greatest resistance into reality, and presenting a clear criticism of the greed, utilitarian and cruelty of society.
In the past few years, especially after the brilliance of "Life and Death" and "Pulp Fiction", Hugo is the "Trumen" in the real society, which makes Hugo empathize with the whole story. The core idea of this work can easily awaken the resonance in Hugo's heart.
What's more, "Trumen's World" unexpectedly presented this cruel story in a comedic manner, making the chilling reality even more ironic.
Hugo has always been eager to try comedy. This is no secret in Hollywood. Rick has collected comedy scripts for Hugo many times, but it is a pity that excellent comedy scripts are always very rare, and comedy scripts that can be truly thought-provoking are rare. Meet.
Now, "Trumen's World" can almost be said to have everything in place, from the comedy theme to the script itself, to Peter Weir's directorship, not to mention Shirley's sincerity. It is conceivable that moving Hugo is just It's a matter of time.
Therefore, even though she knew that Hugo was now preparing for "Perfectly Perfect", Shirley confidently cooperated with Peter to come to the door, and even Rick did not stop him.
To be honest, "Trumen's World" is one of Hugo's favorite works. It was already like this before the journey, not to mention that after he experienced everything in the past few years, Hugo felt more empathetic. He knows that this is the inevitable advancement of the commodity society, the age of entertainment to death is unstoppable, and he himself is a part of the entertainment industry, but even so, Hugo still opposes the act of operating artists as commodities. It is a terrible thing to deprive an artist of his freedom and dignity as a human being just as a commodity with no life and no personality.
Historically, "Trumen's World" has aroused heated discussions in the society, and its actor, Kim Carey, relied on this work to establish his status as the king of comedy, because in the movie, he not only contributed to comedy Performance has raised comedy to the height of drama, endowed with profound meaning, and triggered a real soul resonance behind people's laughter. In the entire history, there are only a handful of comedians who can reach such a high level.
But it is a pity that "Trumen's World" did not really get the corresponding recognition. Not only did it not get any affirmation from the Golden Man at the Oscars, but Jin did not even get the nomination for the best actor. In this regard, Hugo has always felt very regretful. Although it is estimated that it will be difficult to win the prize even if Jin is nominated, Hugo believes that the Oscar should give Jin an affirmation, and more should give comedy an affirmation-because everyone knows that comedy It shouldn't be just a juggling that makes people laugh. Behind the Oscars only willing to award plots, biographies and other art films, it is the sorrow of the decline of comedy themes-the miracle of "Annie Hall" has been sealed in history forever.
The only good thing is that the audience did not bury this work, and "Trumen's World" firmly occupies a place in the top 250 rankings of imdb.
Hugo must admit that Shirley hit him, hit him hard, even with "perfectness" in hand, Hugo was still tempted by "Trumen's world".
"If you want, we can sit down and talk about the idea of the character." Peter said sincerely, "I know that you will have a lot of ideas about the role and the script, and we need yours. Thoughts, after all, there are few top superstars like you who can truly become the focus of the world's attention."
Faced with Peter's compliment, Hugo laughed, "Peter, you made me start to float."
"I'm already curious about what it will look like when Hugo appears in a comedy." Shirley looked at the timing and said ridiculously with a smile, "To be honest, I can't imagine now, because in the "Death Row" The impression is too deep."
The smile on Hugo’s mouth remained unchanged, but the words spoken were different, “However, I’m busy with my own script lately, so I’m not sure if the schedule can be made. This is really a difficult choice. , Isn't it?"
After experiencing so many storms, Hugo is not a fool, he knows that Shirley deliberately killed a surprise today, obviously there is a plan, things are definitely not that simple. Not to mention that Hugo really must put "perfection" as the first priority. Even if it is not, Hugo will not nod immediately on the spot. He still has to discuss with Rick before making a decision.
Shirley didn't have any special expressions, she still had a calm smile on her face, but Peter's slightly stunned expression could still tell his surprise, but Peter didn't deliberately conceal it, and said with a smile, "It's like What I said, every screenwriter cherishes his own work very much. Otherwise, let me save the script first, you read it carefully, and then we come to discuss it, how about?"
"It's an honor for me. No actor would dislike too much of a good script." Hugo did not be polite anymore, nodded and agreed.
Shirley, Peter and others sat for about half an hour before leaving. Before leaving, Peter said seriously, "Hugo, believe me, no one is more suitable for this script than you. I hope that there can be sparks between you and the script, then this is my biggest gain."
After sending away the group of guests, Rick looked at Hugo and showed a wry smile, "They came directly to Malibu today, and they called me on the way to ask if you are at home. I can catch up. Obviously it was them. The result of deliberately slowing down."
Hugo was slightly surprised, "So, what happened?"
"I don't know the ins and outs. I only got this script three days ago. I am still reviewing and reading it myself. I think you would like it, but... I still hope to be more cautious. I didn't expect Shirley's actions today. Messed up my plan." Rick explained simply, "I don’t know much so far. I guess part of the reason is the chain reaction triggered by your script. There are rumors that Sony Columbia Pictures is willing to do it for you. The project investment is 100 million U.S. dollars."
When Rick said it, Hugo chuckled, "This is good news for me", but both Hugo and Rick know that this is completely false news, and there is no authenticity at all. "I believe Shirley will definitely not believe this news, but behind this is the trust of Wall Street investors who believe you can bring more profits..."
Rick wanted to continue explaining, but immediately realized that Hugo was not too cold about these, so he stopped, changed the subject and said, "Sherry didn’t get the opportunity to introduce this work to you just now. Actually, Pella Meng’s budget for this work is already as high as 60 million U.S. dollars.” This made Hugo's eyes widened in surprise, because "Trumen's World" is almost a movie with one scene, and all the plots take place in the studio. So he can't imagine that this work needs to invest so much money, even more exaggerated than the "perfect" budget.
Rick smiled and nodded, "This is also my first reaction when I hear the news. It is probably the most expensive art film ever. For this reason, they have been in touch with the top director, Tim Burton. , Brian de Palma (.de. Palma), Terry Gilliam, etc., including Spielberg, they also talked about, and finally confirmed Peter Weir, just hope the director can control it. This super high investment work."
"Who did they determine the actor before?" Hugo asked the idea right away In fact, the director and the actor are the same. Paramount invested 60 million US dollars, so naturally, he didn't want to be in trouble, so Their choice must be cautious. This is why Rick specifically mentioned Wall Street's trust in him just now.
"Jin-Kerry." Rick’s answer was succinct and clear. This is an expected answer. Not to mention that Jin is currently the only actor in Hollywood who has received a salary of 20 million US dollars, except for Hugo. Speaking of comedians, Kim is the top of the top. Paramount's choice is very logical.
Moreover, in history, "The World of Trumen" was played by Kim.
"But Peter said just now that the project has been stagnant for a year. What happened?" It stands to reason that both the director and the actor have chosen well, and the project funds have been put in place, and the start-up can be done smoothly.
"I don't know much about the details. I only know that there seems to be some problems with Kim's schedule, and there are also some disputes about the choice of actors within Paramount. I originally thought there would be some time for careful investigation, but Xue Xue Li suddenly chose to visit today. Obviously, there is a reason. I need to investigate again." Rick is not omnipotent after all. He can only shrug his shoulders regretfully, "But I believe that the reason is nothing but the distribution of benefits. That's it, it's not a big problem, the most important thing is your opinion...So, are you interested in this script?"
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No wonder Shirley is so confident that Hugo will definitely be interested in "Trumen's World" even if other additional factors are aside.
Hugo knows all about the protector of his private life. He has always refused to let the details of his private life become people's after-dinner talk. Not to mention, just the emotional stories that have been heated recently can see Hugo's attitude. Hugo has always rejected the media's excessive exposure, excessive hype, and excessive publicity, and even reached the level of disgust. Once the media infringes on his private life, Hugo will definitely fight back by all means.
It can be said that Hugo's resistance to "entertainment to death" is clearly visible, and this is vividly reflected in the media's contact with Hugo.
Now, "Trumen's World" vividly reflects the terrible reality of this society, turning Hugo's greatest resistance into reality, and presenting a clear criticism of the greed, utilitarian and cruelty of society.
In the past few years, especially after the brilliance of "Life and Death" and "Pulp Fiction", Hugo is the "Trumen" in the real society, which makes Hugo empathize with the whole story. The core idea of this work can easily awaken the resonance in Hugo's heart.
What's more, "Trumen's World" unexpectedly presented this cruel story in a comedic manner, making the chilling reality even more ironic.
Hugo has always been eager to try comedy. This is no secret in Hollywood. Rick has collected comedy scripts for Hugo many times, but it is a pity that excellent comedy scripts are always very rare, and comedy scripts that can be truly thought-provoking are rare. Meet.
Now, "Trumen's World" can almost be said to have everything in place, from the comedy theme to the script itself, to Peter Weir's directorship, not to mention Shirley's sincerity. It is conceivable that moving Hugo is just It's a matter of time.
Therefore, even though she knew that Hugo was now preparing for "Perfectly Perfect", Shirley confidently cooperated with Peter to come to the door, and even Rick did not stop him.
To be honest, "Trumen's World" is one of Hugo's favorite works. It was already like this before the journey, not to mention that after he experienced everything in the past few years, Hugo felt more empathetic. He knows that this is the inevitable advancement of the commodity society, the age of entertainment to death is unstoppable, and he himself is a part of the entertainment industry, but even so, Hugo still opposes the act of operating artists as commodities. It is a terrible thing to deprive an artist of his freedom and dignity as a human being just as a commodity with no life and no personality.
Historically, "Trumen's World" has aroused heated discussions in the society, and its actor, Kim Carey, relied on this work to establish his status as the king of comedy, because in the movie, he not only contributed to comedy Performance has raised comedy to the height of drama, endowed with profound meaning, and triggered a real soul resonance behind people's laughter. In the entire history, there are only a handful of comedians who can reach such a high level.
But it is a pity that "Trumen's World" did not really get the corresponding recognition. Not only did it not get any affirmation from the Golden Man at the Oscars, but Jin did not even get the nomination for the best actor. In this regard, Hugo has always felt very regretful. Although it is estimated that it will be difficult to win the prize even if Jin is nominated, Hugo believes that the Oscar should give Jin an affirmation, and more should give comedy an affirmation-because everyone knows that comedy It shouldn't be just a juggling that makes people laugh. Behind the Oscars only willing to award plots, biographies and other art films, it is the sorrow of the decline of comedy themes-the miracle of "Annie Hall" has been sealed in history forever.
The only good thing is that the audience did not bury this work, and "Trumen's World" firmly occupies a place in the top 250 rankings of imdb.
Hugo must admit that Shirley hit him, hit him hard, even with "perfectness" in hand, Hugo was still tempted by "Trumen's world".
"If you want, we can sit down and talk about the idea of the character." Peter said sincerely, "I know that you will have a lot of ideas about the role and the script, and we need yours. Thoughts, after all, there are few top superstars like you who can truly become the focus of the world's attention."
Faced with Peter's compliment, Hugo laughed, "Peter, you made me start to float."
"I'm already curious about what it will look like when Hugo appears in a comedy." Shirley looked at the timing and said ridiculously with a smile, "To be honest, I can't imagine now, because in the "Death Row" The impression is too deep."
The smile on Hugo’s mouth remained unchanged, but the words spoken were different, “However, I’m busy with my own script lately, so I’m not sure if the schedule can be made. This is really a difficult choice. , Isn't it?"
After experiencing so many storms, Hugo is not a fool, he knows that Shirley deliberately killed a surprise today, obviously there is a plan, things are definitely not that simple. Not to mention that Hugo really must put "perfection" as the first priority. Even if it is not, Hugo will not nod immediately on the spot. He still has to discuss with Rick before making a decision.
Shirley didn't have any special expressions, she still had a calm smile on her face, but Peter's slightly stunned expression could still tell his surprise, but Peter didn't deliberately conceal it, and said with a smile, "It's like What I said, every screenwriter cherishes his own work very much. Otherwise, let me save the script first, you read it carefully, and then we come to discuss it, how about?"
"It's an honor for me. No actor would dislike too much of a good script." Hugo did not be polite anymore, nodded and agreed.
Shirley, Peter and others sat for about half an hour before leaving. Before leaving, Peter said seriously, "Hugo, believe me, no one is more suitable for this script than you. I hope that there can be sparks between you and the script, then this is my biggest gain."
After sending away the group of guests, Rick looked at Hugo and showed a wry smile, "They came directly to Malibu today, and they called me on the way to ask if you are at home. I can catch up. Obviously it was them. The result of deliberately slowing down."
Hugo was slightly surprised, "So, what happened?"
"I don't know the ins and outs. I only got this script three days ago. I am still reviewing and reading it myself. I think you would like it, but... I still hope to be more cautious. I didn't expect Shirley's actions today. Messed up my plan." Rick explained simply, "I don’t know much so far. I guess part of the reason is the chain reaction triggered by your script. There are rumors that Sony Columbia Pictures is willing to do it for you. The project investment is 100 million U.S. dollars."
When Rick said it, Hugo chuckled, "This is good news for me", but both Hugo and Rick know that this is completely false news, and there is no authenticity at all. "I believe Shirley will definitely not believe this news, but behind this is the trust of Wall Street investors who believe you can bring more profits..."
Rick wanted to continue explaining, but immediately realized that Hugo was not too cold about these, so he stopped, changed the subject and said, "Sherry didn’t get the opportunity to introduce this work to you just now. Actually, Pella Meng’s budget for this work is already as high as 60 million U.S. dollars.” This made Hugo's eyes widened in surprise, because "Trumen's World" is almost a movie with one scene, and all the plots take place in the studio. So he can't imagine that this work needs to invest so much money, even more exaggerated than the "perfect" budget.
Rick smiled and nodded, "This is also my first reaction when I hear the news. It is probably the most expensive art film ever. For this reason, they have been in touch with the top director, Tim Burton. , Brian de Palma (.de. Palma), Terry Gilliam, etc., including Spielberg, they also talked about, and finally confirmed Peter Weir, just hope the director can control it. This super high investment work."
"Who did they determine the actor before?" Hugo asked the idea right away In fact, the director and the actor are the same. Paramount invested 60 million US dollars, so naturally, he didn't want to be in trouble, so Their choice must be cautious. This is why Rick specifically mentioned Wall Street's trust in him just now.
"Jin-Kerry." Rick’s answer was succinct and clear. This is an expected answer. Not to mention that Jin is currently the only actor in Hollywood who has received a salary of 20 million US dollars, except for Hugo. Speaking of comedians, Kim is the top of the top. Paramount's choice is very logical.
Moreover, in history, "The World of Trumen" was played by Kim.
"But Peter said just now that the project has been stagnant for a year. What happened?" It stands to reason that both the director and the actor have chosen well, and the project funds have been put in place, and the start-up can be done smoothly.
"I don't know much about the details. I only know that there seems to be some problems with Kim's schedule, and there are also some disputes about the choice of actors within Paramount. I originally thought there would be some time for careful investigation, but Xue Xue Li suddenly chose to visit today. Obviously, there is a reason. I need to investigate again." Rick is not omnipotent after all. He can only shrug his shoulders regretfully, "But I believe that the reason is nothing but the distribution of benefits. That's it, it's not a big problem, the most important thing is your opinion...So, are you interested in this script?"
No wonder Shirley is so confident that Hugo will definitely be interested in "Trumen's World" even if other additional factors are aside.Hugo knows all about the protector of his private life. He has always refused to let the details of his private life become people's after-dinner talk. Not to mention, just the emotional stories that have been heated recently can see Hugo's attitude. Hugo has always rejected the media's excessive exposure, excessive hype, and excessive publicity, and even reached the level of disgust. Once the media infringes on his private life, Hugo will definitely fight back by all means.It can be said that Hugo's resistance to "entertainment to death" is clearly visible, and this is vividly reflected in the media's contact with Hugo.Now, "Trumen's World" vividly reflects the terrible reality of this society, turning Hugo's greatest resistance into reality, and presenting a clear criticism of the greed, utilitarian and cruelty of society.In the past few years, especially after the brilliance of "Life and Death" and "Pulp Fiction", Hugo is the "Trumen" in the real society, which makes Hugo empathize with the whole story. The core idea of this work can easily awaken the resonance in Hugo's heart.What's more, "Trumen's World" unexpectedly presented this cruel story in a comedic manner, making the chilling reality even more ironic.Hugo has always been eager to try comedy. This is no secret in Hollywood. Rick has collected comedy scripts for Hugo many times, but it is a pity that excellent comedy scripts are always very rare, and comedy scripts that can be truly thought-provoking are rare. Meet.Now, "Trumen's World" can almost be said to have everything in place, from the comedy theme to the script itself, to Peter Weir's directorship, not to mention Shirley's sincerity. It is conceivable that moving Hugo is just It's a matter of time.Therefore, even though she knew that Hugo was now preparing for "Perfectly Perfect", Shirley confidently cooperated with Peter to come to the door, and even Rick did not stop him.To be honest, "Trumen's World" is one of Hugo's favorite works. It was already like this before the journey, not to mention that after he experienced everything in the past few years, Hugo felt more empathetic. He knows that this is the inevitable advancement of the commodity society, the age of entertainment to death is unstoppable, and he himself is a part of the entertainment industry, but even so, Hugo still opposes the act of operating artists as commodities. It is a terrible thing to deprive an artist of his freedom and dignity as a human being just as a commodity with no life and no personality.Historically, "Trumen's World" has aroused heated discussions in the society, and its actor, Kim Carey, relied on this work to establish his status as the king of comedy, because in the movie, he not only contributed to comedy Performance has raised comedy to the height of drama, endowed with profound meaning, and triggered a real soul resonance behind people's laughter. In the entire history, there are only a handful of comedians who can reach such a high level.But it is a pity that "Trumen's World" did not really get the corresponding recognition. Not only did it not get any affirmation from the Golden Man at the Oscars, but Jin did not even get the nomination for the best actor. In this regard, Hugo has always felt very regretful. Although it is estimated that it will be difficult to win the prize even if Jin is nominated, Hugo believes that the Oscar should give Jin an affirmation, and more should give comedy an affirmation-because everyone knows that comedy It shouldn't be just a juggling that makes people laugh. Behind the Oscars only willing to award plots, biographies and other art films, it is the sorrow of the decline of comedy themes-the miracle of "Annie Hall" has been sealed in history forever.The only good thing is that the audience did not bury this work, and "Trumen's World" firmly occupies a place in the top 250 rankings of imdb.Hugo must admit that Shirley hit him, hit him hard, even with "perfectness" in hand, Hugo was still tempted by "Trumen's world"."If you want, we can sit down and talk about the idea of the character." Peter said sincerely, "I know that you will have a lot of ideas about the role and the script, and we need yours. Thoughts, after all, there are few top superstars like you who can truly become the focus of the world's attention."Faced with Peter's compliment, Hugo laughed, "Peter, you made me start to float.""I'm already curious about what it will look like when Hugo appears in a comedy." Shirley looked at the timing and said ridiculously with a smile, "To be honest, I can't imagine now, because in the "Death Row" The impression is too deep."The smile on Hugo's mouth remained unchanged, but the words spoken were different, However, I'm busy with my own script lately, so I'm not sure if the schedule can be made. This is really a difficult choice. , Isn't it?"After experiencing so many storms, Hugo is not a fool, he knows that Shirley deliberately killed a surprise today, obviously there is a plan, things are definitely not that simple. Not to mention that Hugo really must put "perfection" as the first priority. Even if it is not, Hugo will not nod immediately on the spot. He still has to discuss with Rick before making a decision.Shirley didn't have any special expressions, she still had a calm smile on her face, but Peter's slightly stunned expression could still tell his surprise, but Peter didn't deliberately conceal it, and said with a smile, "It's like What I said, every screenwriter cherishes his own work very much. Otherwise, let me save the script first, you read it carefully, and then we come to discuss it, how about?""It's an honor for me. No actor would dislike too much of a good script." Hugo did not be polite anymore, nodded and agreed.Shirley, Peter and others sat for about half an hour before leaving. Before leaving, Peter said seriously, "Hugo, believe me, no one is more suitable for this script than you. I hope that there can be sparks between you and the script, then this is my biggest gain."After sending away the group of guests, Rick looked at Hugo and showed a wry smile, "They came directly to Malibu today, and they called me on the way to ask if you are at home. I can catch up. Obviously it was them. The result of deliberately slowing down."Hugo was slightly surprised, "So, what happened?""I don't know the ins and outs. I only got this script three days ago. I am still reviewing and reading it myself. I think you would like it, but... I still hope to be more cautious. I didn't expect Shirley's actions today. Messed up my plan." Rick explained simply, "I don't know much so far. I guess part of the reason is the chain reaction triggered by your script. There are rumors that Sony Columbia Pictures is willing to do it for you. The project investment is 100 million U.S. dollars."When Rick said it, Hugo chuckled, "This is good news for me", but both Hugo and Rick know that this is completely false news, and there is no authenticity at all. "I believe Shirley will definitely not believe this news, but behind this is the trust of Wall Street investors who believe you can bring more profits..."Rick wanted to continue explaining, but immediately realized that Hugo was not too cold about these, so he stopped, changed the subject and said, "Sherry didn't get the opportunity to introduce this work to you just now. Actually, Pella Meng's budget for this work is already as high as 60 million U.S. dollars. This made Hugo's eyes widened in surprise, because "Trumen's World" is almost a movie with one scene, and all the plots take place in the studio. So he can't imagine that this work needs to invest so much money, even more exaggerated than the "perfect" budget.Rick smiled and nodded, "This is also my first reaction when I hear the news. It is probably the most expensive art film ever. For this reason, they have been in touch with the top director, Tim Burton. , Brian de Palma .de. Palma, Terry Gilliam, etc., including Spielberg, they also talked about, and finally confirmed Peter Weir, just hope the director can control it. This super high investment work.""Who did they determine the actor before?" Hugo asked the idea right away In fact, the director and the actor are the same. Paramount invested 60 million US dollars, so naturally, he didn't want to be in trouble, so Their choice must be cautious. This is why Rick specifically mentioned Wall Street's trust in him just now."Jin-Kerry." Rick's answer was succinct and clear. This is an expected answer. Not to mention that Jin is currently the only actor in Hollywood who has received a salary of 20 million US dollars, except for Hugo. Speaking of comedians, Kim is the top of the top. Paramount's choice is very logical.Moreover, in history, "The World of Trumen" was played by Kim."But Peter said just now that the project has been stagnant for a year. What happened?" It stands to reason that both the director and the actor have chosen well, and the project funds have been put in place, and the start-up can be done smoothly."I don't know much about the details. I only know that there seems to be some problems with Kim's schedule, and there are also some disputes about the choice of actors within Paramount. I originally thought there would be some time for careful investigation, but Xue Xue Li suddenly chose to visit today. Obviously, there is a reason. I need to investigate again." Rick is not omnipotent after all. He can only shrug his shoulders regretfully, "But I believe that the reason is nothing but the distribution of benefits. That's it, it's not a big problem, the most important thing is your opinion...So, are you interested in this script?"
