Chapter 1130 1130 Long-Lost Audition

"Steven? Why are you here?" Hugo looked around, and after seeing no other familiar figures in the restaurant, he hesitantly walked in front of Steven Spielberg, "You are pure and simple. Came here for dinner..."

Hugo is now a top superstar. He no longer needs the company of an agent when participating in auditions. It is more like a courtesy and communication in social occasions. The meeting between him and the director or producer is like a private meeting of friends, and they are comfortable with each other. After chatting and communicating, the brokers will communicate by telephone to determine whether the final cooperation can be achieved.

Therefore, neither Joseph nor Rick showed up today, and Hugo came to the appointment by taxi alone.

Steven picked up the napkin and pursed his lips. A half-eaten chocolate cake was placed in front of him, and he looked at Hugo with a smile, "I have been banned from eating sweets at home, so occasionally I need to go out. Relax, you won't tell Kate?"

Hugo pursed his lips and shrugged his shoulders slightly, "If Kate hadn't invited me to the family dinner..." Then he calmly pulled out the chair and sat down. Seeing that Steven was so relaxed and did not refuse Hugo's appearance, Hugo knew that the person who was meeting today was Steven.

Hugo and Steven are already very familiar. Since watching the NFL draft last year, their private gatherings have gradually increased. Kate Capshaw has invited Hugo to their house many times before and after. , one of which Hugo also brought Cameron Diaz to attend. So Hugo was very casual and relaxed in front of Steven.

This is a wonderful thing. When "Schindler's List" was filmed, Steven was still Hugo's immediate boss. Steven held the power of life and death for Hugo, and he would not allow Hugo to challenge his authority. But in just two years, the two became friends because of a series of fates—the founding of DreamWorks and the strong rise of Hugo.

"What is there to recommend in this restaurant?" Hugo stopped talking about work in a hurry, and calmly picked up the menu and prepared to order.

"Pancakes?" Steven raised his tail slightly.

Hugo rolled his eyes, "This is your best recommendation?" It sounded too shabby.

Steven shrugged, "You should never expect too much from the American diet, or you will be too fat and lie on the bed waiting to die." One sentence made Hugo solemnly nod. Approved.

Eventually Hugo ordered an apple pie, which made Steven laugh. In terms of calories, apple pie is estimated to be heavier than crepes.

"Didn't you notice the list of screenwriters?" The two chatted about trivial matters at Steven's house, and after the food was all served, Steven changed the subject.

Hugo cut open the pie on the plate with a knife, looked at the solid filling, and began to worry that he might not be able to finish such a big one. Hearing Steven's topic, Hugo paused, "Uh...you mean 'Mission Impossible'?" He looked up and saw Steven's white eyes, as if he was saying, "nonsense," Hugo He chuckled and smiled, "No, I didn't notice it."

Hugo really forgot about it.

"Steven Zellian and Robert Downey." Steven didn't say much, just said two names, and Hugo immediately realized it.

Hugo really didn't expect that "Mission Impossible" has such a huge lineup of screenwriters, no wonder the first movie story is so wonderful and commendable.

Steven Zaillian is the screenwriter of "Schindler's List". After winning the Oscar, he began to transform last year and created the commercial action film "Fighting Eyes" that won a lot of acclaim. This time, "Mission Impossible" obviously continued this trend.

Steven is one of the main screenwriters, which is why Steven is in the restaurant today. Hugo suddenly remembered that in fact, the relationship between Steven and Paramount has always been very good. The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series is one of Paramount's signatures. When DreamWorks split and sold in 2005, Paramount It took in the film department of DreamWorks. Obviously, Paramount hopes to make Hugo the hero of "Mission Impossible" through Steven and Hugo's personal friendship. This is a positive sign.

Robert Downey, this has nothing to do with future Iron Man Robert Downey Jr., the famous screenwriter who wrote "Chinatown." Hugo should not be unfamiliar with the name, because Robert and Sidney Pollack are close friends, and he created the work "Sugar Coated Trap" - they rejected Hugo and chose Tom Cruise.

Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, "Am I thinking too much, or are you really implying something?" When Steven mentioned the business, the first thing he mentioned was the screenwriter. If he wanted to elicit himself from appearing here For the reason, it is enough to say that Steven Zaillian. But Steven also mentioned Robert Downey, which seemed to have a deeper meaning.

Steven laughed, "You are very sharp now, it seems that you have experienced a lot of things in Hollywood." This is to agree with Hugo's guess, "Downey likes Cruise to play, and he is also working on it. Talking with Cruise."

History is really a very interesting thing. Although it is said that the little butterfly Hugo is using its own power to change the trajectory of history, many times there seems to be an invisible hand that refutes history to its original track. The movie "The Butterfly Effect" exemplifies this point of view.

It seems to be the case now. Before that, Hugo was still worried and stole Tom Cruise's "Mission Impossible". Will Tom's actor career be greatly affected in the future. But now it seems that Hugo does not need to worry about the future for the time being, maybe he has no way to take "Mission Impossible" from Tom at all.

"A strong opponent, a strong opponent..." Hugo nodded again and again and sighed.

Steven also chuckled, "You really don't have an advantage."

The work "Mission Impossible" does not have a test of acting skills, so Hugo's advantage is not obvious. This is a work that tests the actor's box office appeal and action skills, so Tom's accumulated heritage in ten years is indeed not inferior to the countless brilliant Hugos in the past three years, and in terms of contacts, Tom has a great advantage.

"So, why did you think of appearing in such a work?" Steven said curiously, "I originally thought that after 'Life and Death', you would want to change the subject."

Indeed, in the seven works Hugo has acted in since 1992, there will be differences in themes, big or small, and each role will continue to challenge himself. From this point of view, "Mission Impossible" should not be Hugo's priority.

Hugo didn't answer this question directly, but smiled, "I think your question should be, why is it 'Mission Impossible' instead of 'Men in Black'?"

"Wow, I thought that script didn't get to you." Steven laughed exaggeratedly.

Hugo took a piece of the pie with a fork and said seriously, "Steven, are you serious? That script you've handed me on right now is really bad and disappointing, the story structure is It's good, but the details and rhythm control are a total mess."

Steven frowned slightly, "So scary?"

Hugo nodded of course, "You should read the script carefully. You know, the script of 'Mission Impossible' is very good, and it is not inferior to 'Speed ​​of Life'."

Steven pondered for a while, "I'll let Ed revise the script again." Ed Solomon is the screenwriter of "Men in Black", "If you finish the revision, you are willing to read the script again. ?"

Hugo laughed outright, "Does Paramount know what you're doing?"

Steven shrugged innocently, and then changed the subject, "So, do you have any requirements for the 'Mission Impossible' crew? I think they are very willing to meet your requirements."

"I thought it was Paramount's audition for me today," Hugo said with a smile.

Steven shook his right hand, "No, no, now Paramount is fighting for you and Tom, and you are the one taking the initiative."

Hugo thought about it seriously. Before that, he really didn't make any request to the crew. Even if the "Speed ​​of Life and Death" crew actively begged Hugo to appear, but because of the cost of the crew, there was no way to give Hugo too much. What a loose choice. But this time is obviously different. The wealthy Paramount is committed to creating "Mission Impossible" and is definitely willing to open up the conditions.

"Then what does Paramount expect from me? I know that this is a transaction, and it is definitely not a unilateral payment." Hugo is no longer a rookie, so he is not so easily moved by these verbal conditions.

Steven didn't mind either, and shrugged, "I'm not sure... Let you go to the gym again?"

Hugo isn't skinny, but he's not a strong one, even though he's been in several action movies. Although "Mission Impossible" does not require the body of "Terminator", it is also more robust than "Speed ​​of Life and Death".

Hugo looked thoughtful, "At least I know the direction I should work hard." This sentence made Steven laugh.

But Hugo couldn't help but think of one thing, "Mission Impossible", as Tom's representative series, is also Tom's first work to change his style of play.

Before that, Tom had appeared in works of different styles such as "Born on the Fourth of July", "Good Boys Are Crazy", "Rain Man" and "Sugar-Coated Trap" many times, but "Mission Impossible" became famous. After that, Tom's actor's path became narrower and narrower, especially after 2005, hero action movies became almost the only choice on Tom's actor list. While George Clooney and Brad Pitt gradually began to move behind the scenes to become directors or producers, Tom was still on the front lines—and gradually came to a dead end.

Thinking of this, Hugo couldn't help but feel a little playful: If Tom knew the future, would he still insist on choosing "Mission Impossible"? In the same way, if Hugo starred in "Mission Impossible" and gradually became the leader of the series, would his future play path become narrower and more difficult to refuse as time goes on?