Chapter 1452: 1452 Invitation to the Big Ship

"The special effects aren't my fault," Hugo said with a smile. "My job is to do my own performance, and then hand over these high-tech jobs to professionals, hoping they will give me a perfect Karl-Earl. image."

James chuckled lightly and looked at Steven, "You told me before that Hugo is a humorous guy, and I finally saw it today." Steven shrugged with a faint expression on his face. with a smile, and then James turned to look at Hugo again, "I heard that this work is about to be completed, how is it, any plans for the next?"

Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, "I don't know for now, maybe I will take a break for a while?" The smile on the corner of his mouth rose, "I am considering whether to pick up a few more scripts before this work is released to avoid When the movie hits the box office, I need to stay home for a long time...for a long time."

Hugo's ridicule made Steven and James laugh, and James took over the conversation, "Then this is good news for the film company, 'Hugo Opens Choice', it is estimated that it will be very lively for a while. James' relaxed words made the atmosphere more lively, "I'm thinking, should I strike first?"

"Thank you, this is my honor." Hugo smiled and expressed his courtesy.

James noticed Hugo's politeness and knew that Hugo didn't take it seriously, so he restrained his smile a little, "Hugo, I'm serious."

Seeing James' expression, Hugo couldn't help but pause for a moment, "James, what do you mean? I don't quite understand it."

Only then did Hugo notice James' movements and demeanor. Since the four-person booth in "CUT" is not a square, not the way each person sits on an edge, but a rectangular table with two chairs side by side, so after James came over, he sat side by side with Hugo .

At this time, James turned his whole body to his side, two-thirds of his body was facing Hugo, the whole person's attention was on Hugo, and his eyes were staring at Hugo, the faint sense of oppression made the rain Feel the pressure. Obviously, James' main target today is not Steven, but Hugo.

Originally, Hugo didn't pay attention at all, it was just a joke in daily communication, and he always responded in a mocking tone, but now it seems that James is not being polite at all. Looking back carefully, James was laying the groundwork for the topic just now, intentionally or unintentionally.

Thinking of this, Hugo cast his eyes at Steven in surprise, as if to say, "Didn't James appear by accident? What's going on? It's like it's just for me?" Especially with The accident that the restaurant manager asked for an autograph just now made Hugo feel that tonight was a conspiracy.

Steven had an innocent expression on his face, and those innocent eyes looked at Hugo from behind the glasses without evasion, indicating his ignorance. Seeing Steven's expression, Hugo only felt the urge to roll his eyes. Although he had known Steven for three years, Hugo really didn't realize that Steven still had such a side.

The exchange of eyes between Hugo and Steven was just a split second. James noticed this little detail, but he didn't interrupt, but paused. When Hugo looked at him again, he opened his mouth to explain. , "You should know from George, I'm preparing a grand masterpiece, I think it's a very good idea for you to play the male lead."

James' words were simple and clear, and he could feel his strong self-confidence in just a few words. He didn't even ask Hugo's opinion, as if he was sure that Hugo would not reject him.

Hugo looked at James in front of him, thoughtful, but this was not the right time to think, so he chuckled, "A grand masterpiece? It seems to have a lot in common with the work I am shooting. If If you don't mind, can you tell me more details?"

James didn't seem to have expected Hugo to interpret it in this way, but Hugo's request was also very reasonable, so he did not hesitate, and then said, "200 million US dollars of investment, 20 million US dollars of remuneration, absolutely It is the most magnificent and most remarkable work in the history of film.”

Of course Hugo knew what James was talking about, "Titanic", an epoch-making work throughout the history of film development, even after twenty years, the 3D repressed "Titanic" It was released again, and it still won the love of the audience.

This work not only made Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet popular, especially the former, reached the peak of their career; but also created a film that is almost unsurpassed in the history of the film. The box office miracle was broken more than ten years later by another work "Avatar" directed by James. Therefore, the most classic line "I am the king of the world" in "Titanic" has also become a joke for James.

If you want to mention this work, there are obviously countless topics, and Hugo's knowledge of it is not inferior to James's. But what is interesting is that when Hugo asked James to say more details, James chose the two data of investment and salary, which is simple and direct. It's really fun.

Hugo smiled, "Believe me, I absolutely agree with what you said, this must be one of the most memorable works in history." I am afraid that only Hugo himself knows the deep meaning of this smile, "But , James, I think you misunderstood me, I was wondering, this is a story about what."

Although Hugo already knew what the story was, Steven and James didn't know that Hugo knew, so Hugo had to show that he didn't know.

Hearing Hugo's words, Steven showed a smile and gave James a meaningful look. In fact, Steven had already guessed Hugo's answer, and the way James asked the question was not surprising. Now Steven is even more Curious, where will the conversation between James and Hugo go next?

James was also stunned, he shook his right hand, "No, Hugo, I don't think you heard clearly. Of course, if you want, I can definitely give you the script, of course, but the focus of our conversation now Not this, but a $200 million investment."

"So what?" Hugo looked at James with a smile on his lips, which made James pause for a moment, "The $200 million investment is not in my hands, is it? I am not As a director, not a producer, even if I invest $400 million, the nature of my work will not change, and of course, as far as I know, my income will not change.” Actors’ remuneration can be linked to the box office, while not cost.

Hugo's understatement made James unable to help himself. Although Hugo's words were correct, he didn't like, "I don't like the way you put it. You have to know how important this investment is to the director. …”

"James, I also don't like the way you put it, as you said, the investment is important to the director, but I'm an actor, and it's not my job to control costs, is it? Unless, of course, my salary demands It's beyond your bottom line." At this time, Hugo still had time to make a little joke, James couldn't laugh, but Steven found it very interesting.

Steven knew that if James still used the usual way to talk to Hugo with actors, it was doomed to be fruitless.

Hugo didn't like James's direct equating of investment and remuneration with everything. James' tone made Hugo feel that as an actor, he was just a pawn in James' hands, without any practical significance. When dealing with chess pieces, naturally, there is no need to let the chess pieces know the trend of the entire chess game, just make the chess pieces worth the money, which is enough.

"So, if you don't mind, can you talk to me about the details of the story?" Hugo said politely.

James did not answer, but leaned his right hand on the back of the chair and looked at Hugo seriously, as if this was the first time they had met, and looked at Hugo seriously and carefully until At this moment, he really got to know Hugo - but not in the way he liked.

"I have heard a lot of your rumors, but it doesn't seem to be true now." James directly changed the subject and said if he meant something.

There are countless rumors about Hugo in Hollywood, but one thing is generally recognized. Hugo has a bright personality and is gentle to others. He is a person who is easy to get along with. Although it is said that Hugo and reporters are constantly in conflict, but careful observation can be found. , Hugo was never a perpetrator. When James obviously met a strong player today, he thought the Hugo rumors were definitely exaggerated.

Hugo was not angry either, and chuckled lightly, "I have heard a lot of your rumors, and now they seem to be true. This is the charm of Hollywood, isn't it?"

Hugo's words were polite and humble, but they made James unhappy. He glanced at Hugo, "I can see that you are a very aggressive person."

This was the first time Hugo heard this. He showed a helpless smile and spread his hands, "I'm glad I'm a man." This ridicule made Steven unable to hold back, and he hurriedly lowered his head. The smile on the corner of his mouth was hidden.

James narrowed his eyes and looked at Hugo's eyes seriously, as if he wanted to see something in those eyes, then he pursed his lips and raised his eyebrows slightly, there seemed to be some disdain between them, "About You can learn the details of the story slowly, and I will give the script to your agent."

After speaking, James turned his head to look at Steven and said bluntly, "I originally wanted to taste the Kobe beef here, but now it seems that I can only wait for the next time, I need to go to the bar to meet up with friends. , I hope there will be another chance next time.”

"Oh, why are you in such a hurry? Maybe you can explain it to them." Steven still politely retained, but James still shook his head, said goodbye again, and got up and left.