Chapter 1868: Unintentionally cut willow
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"No, no, Helen, please don't be like this. I didn't mean to be joking, I mean it was true." Hugo's serious words made Helen look up suspiciously, "I have always been very impressed with comedy. Interest, I might have the opportunity to act in a comedy script recently. This is the challenge I have always dreamed of. I originally thought that it would be enough to just take the role and give performance. But then I thought it was wrong. Because the reason why comedy is comedy is not only the lines, nor the plot, but also the personal charm of an actor. I have been trying to understand the joints."
"So..." Hugo prolonged the ending slightly. Even without saying anything, Helen understood the latter. She made up the latter. "So I didn't seem to be a stupid three-year-old kid who won the Nobel Prize in Mathematics. Show off my addition and subtraction in front of you?"
"No." Hugo couldn't help but smiled, shook his head, and expressed his denial. Seeing that Helen was still a little upset, Hugo added, "Also, you must know that this is an underground theater, and everyone can discuss performances equally, right?"
If Hugo hadn’t overheard it, the acting controversy mentioned by Helen was an exchange with an amateur actor.
Helen let out a long sigh, "This is a relief for me." The mocking tone is really obvious, "So, I want to prevent me from continuing to make a fool of myself, I'll go back to the backstage and change this set of curtains. It's better to come down."
"But, don't you wonder why I am here today?" Hugo stopped Helen who was about to leave.
Helen turned around and thought about it carefully, "Yes...Yes, why did you appear in the underground theater? You are not...not supposed to..." Helen did not go on with the following words, but Hugo added, " Should it be on a luxury yacht? Or a private jet?"
"I meant to talk about luxury parties, but... you said the same." Helen's words made Hugo laugh.
Indeed, as Helen said, what comedy needs is actually a kind of talent, not just method-based acting, but also performance-based acting. Helen has a kind of ease and narrowness that Holly Hunter, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and others don't have, and the corners of the mouth can be drawn lightly between the lines.
"Actually, I came to see you for something." Hugo said solemnly. Helen immediately cast a puzzled look, but Hugo pointed to the chair next to him, "Couldn't we sit down? Talk about it again?"
During the entire conversation just now, they have been trying to sit down, but they have always maintained a standing posture. Helen only realized at this time. After looking at the standing postures of the two people, she raised the corners of her mouth slightly and showed a smile, "Of course, why not?" Then she shouted towards the bar, "Sam, here are two bottles. Beer, it’s on my account."
Once again, it is hard to imagine that the woman in front of me has been nominated for the Emmy for three consecutive years because of "I'm Crazy".
After Hugoan sat down, he didn't continue to polite, and took the initiative to say, "I am currently preparing a comedy movie, and the script is written by me..."
"Yes, I know." Helen nodded and saw Hugo's surprised expression. She took the beer handed by the bartender and took a sip. "What's wrong? I'm also an actress who is rolling in the TV drama circle, these news Almost everyone knows, how could I ignore it."
"That's a good thing for me." Hugo laughed. "It's like this. I'm currently looking for the heroine of the script. I hope you can act as it."
"Why me?" Helen was stunned, but asked a strange question.
"Because you are suitable." Hugo's answer is also very simple and clear.
"But... why?" Helen repeated the question again.
Hugo thought for a while, "The story is about three imperfect people colliding with each other..." Hugo began to briefly describe the outline of the story, and then told some information about the heroine Carol, "Tim Luo After reading this script, Binns recommended you to me. I specially watched the series of'I'm Crazy'. I also think that you are the most suitable actor for Carol. The temperament in you makes People are unforgettable."
Hugo's words made Helen chuckle slightly, "You mean, it's not the kind of beauty of beauty." This reminded Hugo of Helen's past experience.
"Yes, it's not the kind of beauty." Hugo gave an affirmative answer, making Helen stunned, the beer in his hand stagnated in the air, and Hugo went on to say, "It's just a little bit of sex. Sense, a little bit of humor, a little bit of story temperament, mixed together, there are many kinds of amorous feelings."
Indeed, Helen is not Hollywood's favorite typical beauty appearance, but no one can deny her special temperament. This is also the most unique part of Helen in "Perfect Perfection".
Helen lifted the beer slightly, took another sip, dropped her eyes but was lost in thought. The eyes hidden behind her eyes made it impossible for Hugo to explore her true thoughts, which made Hugo a little nervous. In fact, Hugo didn’t know what decision Nicole would make, and he didn’t know where the negotiations were going on with James. What's the matter, but Hugo has experienced this afternoon, but he has become more determined. He hopes that Helen will play Carol. Even if he needs to be pressured by his producer status, even through Allen, he will Want to achieve this goal.
Because Helen is Carol in Hugo's mind.
Helen raised her eyes, and the calm gaze carefully looked at Hugo, "But...this is a movie." This made Hugo confused. Helen then explained, "I I don't like movies, because the film industry is too uncertain, which makes me feel uneasy."
Hugo pursed his lips lightly. He can't say that he understands Helen's feelings, because he hasn't experienced it, but he can't give up, "I don't think you should think like this. Whether it's a movie or a TV series, it's a work after all. To win. What you need to see is the script itself, starring in a good work, creating a good character, this is the actor's biggest insistence, isn't it?"
Hugo can see this from Helen's performance this afternoon. Helen and him are actually the same kind of people. Helen tirelessly polishes herself in the underground theater, even actively participates in discussions with the audience, and has endless passion for stories, roles, and comedies. Therefore, Hugo believes that the "perfectly perfect" script can impress Helen.
"If you want, I can leave the script, you read it slowly, and then give me news." Hugo took the initiative to speak.
Helen didn't answer for the first time, but looked at Hugo seriously and carefully, as if trying to see more from Hugo's amber eyes. Then Helen leaned forward slightly, leaning on the edge of the table, "I am willing to take this script."
Hugo didn't react for the first time, "So you are willing to read the script?" But then he saw the smile on the corner of Helen's mouth, and then he smiled brilliantly, "Are you willing to take this script? Without reading the script, even without knowing the cast’s lineup, even without knowing the terms of the contract?"
Helen was amused by Hugo's series of questions, "Is this the script you wrote?" Hugo nodded, "Then I choose to believe you once, because'before sunrise'." This made Hugo too. A big smile appeared, and the mood became bright in an instant.
Leaving the underground bar, Hugo was thinking about how to talk to James, but before he wanted to understand, the phone rang, interrupting Hugo’s thoughts, and answered the phone. It was James, "Hey, Hugo, I I just called to tell you that I haven’t made any progress here. I had a meeting with Jack today to discuss it. I think maybe your suggestion is correct, otherwise we have a formal meeting with Helen Hunter and see how it turns out?"
Hugo raised his eyebrows and laughed at the thought of Jack Nicholson. He knew that Jack must support him, "What about Nicole?"
"I think Nicole is too beautiful, and she has more princess temperament, which is actually not suitable for Carol." James said, "As you said, Helen looks more suitable overall, but I don't know her. Whether you can adapt or not, you have to know to compete with Jack, which is not an easy task."
Hugo resisted the urge to outline the corners of his mouth, "Okay, then we will arrange a meeting with Helen, hoping to make everyone satisfied." After the call was hung up, Hugo couldn't help but clenched his fists. Perfection" is being built step by step in accordance with his expectations. This is definitely something to celebrate.
The facts are also as expected by Hugo. After Helen met with James and Jack for a meeting and discussed, James also nodded and agreed that Helen will play the leading role. The contract was signed only three days later. Under the rapid promotion of Sony Columbia Pictures, the entire project of "Perfect and Perfection" flew to New York in less than a week and officially announced the launch. Things went well and far exceeded expectations.
As a screenwriter and producer, Hugo also traveled to New York with his colleagues, preparing to attend the launching ceremony of "The Perfection", to promote this work that he participated only as a screenwriter for the first time.
On the far west coast of the North American continent, Ernst took out the predetermined newspaper from the mailbox as usual. The top one was "Los Angeles Times", and the bottom of the front page had a striking headline, "Hugo-Lan Caster: I'm just a screenwriter this time." Ernst noticed this at a glance, carefully looked at the headline, and then turned the newspaper to the corresponding page and slowly read it.
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"No, no, Helen, please don't be like this. I didn't mean to be joking, I mean it was true." Hugo's serious words made Helen look up suspiciously, "I have always been very impressed with comedy. Interest, I might have the opportunity to act in a comedy script recently. This is the challenge I have always dreamed of. I originally thought that it would be enough to just take the role and give performance. But then I thought it was wrong. Because the reason why comedy is comedy is not only the lines, nor the plot, but also the personal charm of an actor. I have been trying to understand the joints."
"So..." Hugo prolonged the ending slightly. Even without saying anything, Helen understood the latter. She made up the latter. "So I didn't seem to be a stupid three-year-old kid who won the Nobel Prize in Mathematics. Show off my addition and subtraction in front of you?"
"No." Hugo couldn't help but smiled, shook his head, and expressed his denial. Seeing that Helen was still a little upset, Hugo added, "Also, you must know that this is an underground theater, and everyone can discuss performances equally, right?"
If Hugo hadn’t overheard it, the acting controversy mentioned by Helen was an exchange with an amateur actor.
Helen let out a long sigh, "This is a relief for me." The mocking tone is really obvious, "So, I want to prevent me from continuing to make a fool of myself, I'll go back to the backstage and change this set of curtains. It's better to come down."
"But, don't you wonder why I am here today?" Hugo stopped Helen who was about to leave.
Helen turned around and thought about it carefully, "Yes...Yes, why did you appear in the underground theater? You are not...not supposed to..." Helen did not go on with the following words, but Hugo added, " Should it be on a luxury yacht? Or a private jet?"
"I meant to talk about luxury parties, but... you said the same." Helen's words made Hugo laugh.
Indeed, as Helen said, what comedy needs is actually a kind of talent, not just method-based acting, but also performance-based acting. Helen has a kind of ease and narrowness that Holly Hunter, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and others don't have, and the corners of the mouth can be drawn lightly between the lines.
"Actually, I came to see you for something." Hugo said solemnly. Helen immediately cast a puzzled look, but Hugo pointed to the chair next to him, "Couldn't we sit down? Talk about it again?"
During the entire conversation just now, they have been trying to sit down, but they have always maintained a standing posture. Helen only realized at this time. After looking at the standing postures of the two people, she raised the corners of her mouth slightly and showed a smile, "Of course, why not?" Then she shouted towards the bar, "Sam, here are two bottles. Beer, it’s on my account."
Once again, it is hard to imagine that the woman in front of me has been nominated for the Emmy for three consecutive years because of "I'm Crazy".
After Hugoan sat down, he didn't continue to polite, and took the initiative to say, "I am currently preparing a comedy movie, and the script is written by me..."
"Yes, I know." Helen nodded and saw Hugo's surprised expression. She took the beer handed by the bartender and took a sip. "What's wrong? I'm also an actress who is rolling in the TV drama circle, these news Almost everyone knows, how could I ignore it."
"That's a good thing for me." Hugo laughed. "It's like this. I'm currently looking for the heroine of the script. I hope you can act as it."
"Why me?" Helen was stunned, but asked a strange question.
"Because you are suitable." Hugo's answer is also very simple and clear.
"But... why?" Helen repeated the question again.
Hugo thought for a while, "The story is about three imperfect people colliding with each other..." Hugo began to briefly describe the outline of the story, and then told some information about the heroine Carol, "Tim Luo After reading this script, Binns recommended you to me. I specially watched the series of'I'm Crazy'. I also think that you are the most suitable actor for Carol. The temperament in you makes People are unforgettable."
Hugo's words made Helen chuckle slightly, "You mean, it's not the kind of beauty of beauty." This reminded Hugo of Helen's past experience.
"Yes, it's not the kind of beauty." Hugo gave an affirmative answer, making Helen stunned, the beer in his hand stagnated in the air, and Hugo went on to say, "It's just a little bit of sex. Sense, a little bit of humor, a little bit of story temperament, mixed together, there are many kinds of amorous feelings."
Indeed, Helen is not Hollywood's favorite typical beauty appearance, but no one can deny her special temperament. This is also the most unique part of Helen in "Perfect Perfection".
Helen lifted the beer slightly, took another sip, dropped her eyes but was lost in thought. The eyes hidden behind her eyes made it impossible for Hugo to explore her true thoughts, which made Hugo a little nervous. In fact, Hugo didn’t know what decision Nicole would make, and he didn’t know where the negotiations were going on with James. What's the matter, but Hugo has experienced this afternoon, but he has become more determined. He hopes that Helen will play Carol. Even if he needs to be pressured by his producer status, even through Allen, he will Want to achieve this goal.
Because Helen is Carol in Hugo's mind.
Helen raised her eyes, and the calm gaze carefully looked at Hugo, "But...this is a movie." This made Hugo confused. Helen then explained, "I I don't like movies, because the film industry is too uncertain, which makes me feel uneasy."
Hugo pursed his lips lightly. He can't say that he understands Helen's feelings, because he hasn't experienced it, but he can't give up, "I don't think you should think like this. Whether it's a movie or a TV series, it's a work after all. To win. What you need to see is the script itself, starring in a good work, creating a good character, this is the actor's biggest insistence, isn't it?"
Hugo can see this from Helen's performance this afternoon. Helen and him are actually the same kind of people. Helen tirelessly polishes herself in the underground theater, even actively participates in discussions with the audience, and has endless passion for stories, roles, and comedies. Therefore, Hugo believes that the "perfectly perfect" script can impress Helen.
"If you want, I can leave the script, you read it slowly, and then give me news." Hugo took the initiative to speak.
Helen didn't answer for the first time, but looked at Hugo seriously and carefully, as if trying to see more from Hugo's amber eyes. Then Helen leaned forward slightly, leaning on the edge of the table, "I am willing to take this script."
Hugo didn't react for the first time, "So you are willing to read the script?" But then he saw the smile on the corner of Helen's mouth, and then he smiled brilliantly, "Are you willing to take this script? Without reading the script, even without knowing the cast’s lineup, even without knowing the terms of the contract?"
Helen was amused by Hugo's series of questions, "Is this the script you wrote?" Hugo nodded, "Then I choose to believe you once, because'before sunrise'." This made Hugo too. A big smile appeared, and the mood became bright in an instant.
Leaving the underground bar, Hugo was thinking about how to talk to James, but before he wanted to understand, the phone rang, interrupting Hugo’s thoughts, and answered the phone. It was James, "Hey, Hugo, I I just called to tell you that I haven’t made any progress here. I had a meeting with Jack today to discuss it. I think maybe your suggestion is correct, otherwise we have a formal meeting with Helen Hunter and see how it turns out?"
Hugo raised his eyebrows and laughed at the thought of Jack Nicholson. He knew that Jack must support him, "What about Nicole?"
"I think Nicole is too beautiful, and she has more princess temperament, which is actually not suitable for Carol." James said, "As you said, Helen looks more suitable overall, but I don't know her. Whether you can adapt or not, you have to know to compete with Jack, which is not an easy task."
Hugo resisted the urge to outline the corners of his mouth, "Okay, then we will arrange a meeting with Helen, hoping to make everyone satisfied." After the call was hung up, Hugo couldn't help but clenched his fists. Perfection" is being built step by step in accordance with his expectations. This is definitely something to celebrate.
The facts are also as expected by Hugo. After Helen met with James and Jack for a meeting and discussed, James also nodded and agreed that Helen will play the leading role. The contract was signed only three days later. Under the rapid promotion of Sony Columbia Pictures, the entire project of "Perfect and Perfection" flew to New York in less than a week and officially announced the launch. Things went well and far exceeded expectations.
As a screenwriter and producer, Hugo also traveled to New York with his colleagues, preparing to attend the launching ceremony of "The Perfection", to promote this work that he participated only as a screenwriter for the first time.
On the far west coast of the North American continent, Ernst took out the predetermined newspaper from the mailbox as usual. The top one was "Los Angeles Times", and the bottom of the front page had a striking headline, "Hugo-Lan Caster: I'm just a screenwriter this time." Ernst noticed this at a glance, carefully looked at the headline, and then turned the newspaper to the corresponding page and slowly read it.
"No, no, Helen, please don't be like this. I didn't mean to be joking, I mean it was true." Hugo's serious words made Helen look up suspiciously, "I have always been very impressed with comedy. Interest, I might have the opportunity to act in a comedy script recently. This is the challenge I have always dreamed of. I originally thought that it would be enough to just take the role and give performance. But then I thought it was wrong. Because the reason why comedy is comedy is not only the lines, nor the plot, but also the personal charm of an actor. I have been trying to understand the joints.""So..." Hugo prolonged the ending slightly. Even without saying anything, Helen understood the latter. She made up the latter. "So I didn't seem to be a stupid three-year-old kid who won the Nobel Prize in Mathematics. Show off my addition and subtraction in front of you?""No." Hugo couldn't help but smiled, shook his head, and expressed his denial. Seeing that Helen was still a little upset, Hugo added, "Also, you must know that this is an underground theater, and everyone can discuss performances equally, right?"If Hugo hadn't overheard it, the acting controversy mentioned by Helen was an exchange with an amateur actor.Helen let out a long sigh, "This is a relief for me." The mocking tone is really obvious, "So, I want to prevent me from continuing to make a fool of myself, I'll go back to the backstage and change this set of curtains. It's better to come down.""But, don't you wonder why I am here today?" Hugo stopped Helen who was about to leave.Helen turned around and thought about it carefully, "Yes...Yes, why did you appear in the underground theater? You are not...not supposed to..." Helen did not go on with the following words, but Hugo added, " Should it be on a luxury yacht? Or a private jet?""I meant to talk about luxury parties, but... you said the same." Helen's words made Hugo laugh.Indeed, as Helen said, what comedy needs is actually a kind of talent, not just method-based acting, but also performance-based acting. Helen has a kind of ease and narrowness that Holly Hunter, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and others don't have, and the corners of the mouth can be drawn lightly between the lines."Actually, I came to see you for something." Hugo said solemnly. Helen immediately cast a puzzled look, but Hugo pointed to the chair next to him, "Couldn't we sit down? Talk about it again?"During the entire conversation just now, they have been trying to sit down, but they have always maintained a standing posture. Helen only realized at this time. After looking at the standing postures of the two people, she raised the corners of her mouth slightly and showed a smile, "Of course, why not?" Then she shouted towards the bar, "Sam, here are two bottles. Beer, it's on my account."Once again, it is hard to imagine that the woman in front of me has been nominated for the Emmy for three consecutive years because of "I'm Crazy".After Hugoan sat down, he didn't continue to polite, and took the initiative to say, "I am currently preparing a comedy movie, and the script is written by me...""Yes, I know." Helen nodded and saw Hugo's surprised expression. She took the beer handed by the bartender and took a sip. "What's wrong? I'm also an actress who is rolling in the TV drama circle, these news Almost everyone knows, how could I ignore it.""That's a good thing for me." Hugo laughed. "It's like this. I'm currently looking for the heroine of the script. I hope you can act as it.""Why me?" Helen was stunned, but asked a strange question."Because you are suitable." Hugo's answer is also very simple and clear."But... why?" Helen repeated the question again.Hugo thought for a while, "The story is about three imperfect people colliding with each other..." Hugo began to briefly describe the outline of the story, and then told some information about the heroine Carol, "Tim Luo After reading this script, Binns recommended you to me. I specially watched the series of'I'm Crazy'. I also think that you are the most suitable actor for Carol. The temperament in you makes People are unforgettable."Hugo's words made Helen chuckle slightly, "You mean, it's not the kind of beauty of beauty." This reminded Hugo of Helen's past experience."Yes, it's not the kind of beauty." Hugo gave an affirmative answer, making Helen stunned, the beer in his hand stagnated in the air, and Hugo went on to say, "It's just a little bit of sex. Sense, a little bit of humor, a little bit of story temperament, mixed together, there are many kinds of amorous feelings."Indeed, Helen is not Hollywood's favorite typical beauty appearance, but no one can deny her special temperament. This is also the most unique part of Helen in "Perfect Perfection".Helen lifted the beer slightly, took another sip, dropped her eyes but was lost in thought. The eyes hidden behind her eyes made it impossible for Hugo to explore her true thoughts, which made Hugo a little nervous. In fact, Hugo didn't know what decision Nicole would make, and he didn't know where the negotiations were going on with James. What's the matter, but Hugo has experienced this afternoon, but he has become more determined. He hopes that Helen will play Carol. Even if he needs to be pressured by his producer status, even through Allen, he will Want to achieve this goal.Because Helen is Carol in Hugo's mind.Helen raised her eyes, and the calm gaze carefully looked at Hugo, "But...this is a movie." This made Hugo confused. Helen then explained, "I I don't like movies, because the film industry is too uncertain, which makes me feel uneasy."Hugo pursed his lips lightly. He can't say that he understands Helen's feelings, because he hasn't experienced it, but he can't give up, "I don't think you should think like this. Whether it's a movie or a TV series, it's a work after all. To win. What you need to see is the script itself, starring in a good work, creating a good character, this is the actor's biggest insistence, isn't it?"Hugo can see this from Helen's performance this afternoon. Helen and him are actually the same kind of people. Helen tirelessly polishes herself in the underground theater, even actively participates in discussions with the audience, and has endless passion for stories, roles, and comedies. Therefore, Hugo believes that the "perfectly perfect" script can impress Helen."If you want, I can leave the script, you read it slowly, and then give me news." Hugo took the initiative to speak.Helen didn't answer for the first time, but looked at Hugo seriously and carefully, as if trying to see more from Hugo's amber eyes. Then Helen leaned forward slightly, leaning on the edge of the table, "I am willing to take this script."Hugo didn't react for the first time, "So you are willing to read the script?" But then he saw the smile on the corner of Helen's mouth, and then he smiled brilliantly, "Are you willing to take this script? Without reading the script, even without knowing the cast's lineup, even without knowing the terms of the contract?"Helen was amused by Hugo's series of questions, "Is this the script you wrote?" Hugo nodded, "Then I choose to believe you once, because'before sunrise'." This made Hugo too. A big smile appeared, and the mood became bright in an instant.Leaving the underground bar, Hugo was thinking about how to talk to James, but before he wanted to understand, the phone rang, interrupting Hugo's thoughts, and answered the phone. It was James, "Hey, Hugo, I I just called to tell you that I haven't made any progress here. I had a meeting with Jack today to discuss it. I think maybe your suggestion is correct, otherwise we have a formal meeting with Helen Hunter and see how it turns out?"Hugo raised his eyebrows and laughed at the thought of Jack Nicholson. He knew that Jack must support him, "What about Nicole?""I think Nicole is too beautiful, and she has more princess temperament, which is actually not suitable for Carol." James said, "As you said, Helen looks more suitable overall, but I don't know her. Whether you can adapt or not, you have to know to compete with Jack, which is not an easy task."Hugo resisted the urge to outline the corners of his mouth, "Okay, then we will arrange a meeting with Helen, hoping to make everyone satisfied." After the call was hung up, Hugo couldn't help but clenched his fists. Perfection" is being built step by step in accordance with his expectations. This is definitely something to celebrate.The facts are also as expected by Hugo. After Helen met with James and Jack for a meeting and discussed, James also nodded and agreed that Helen will play the leading role. The contract was signed only three days later. Under the rapid promotion of Sony Columbia Pictures, the entire project of "Perfect and Perfection" flew to New York in less than a week and officially announced the launch. Things went well and far exceeded expectations.As a screenwriter and producer, Hugo also traveled to New York with his colleagues, preparing to attend the launching ceremony of "The Perfection", to promote this work that he participated only as a screenwriter for the first time.On the far west coast of the North American continent, Ernst took out the predetermined newspaper from the mailbox as usual. The top one was "Los Angeles Times", and the bottom of the front page had a striking headline, "Hugo-Lan Caster: I'm just a screenwriter this time." Ernst noticed this at a glance, carefully looked at the headline, and then turned the newspaper to the corresponding page and slowly read it.
