Chapter 1776: Chapter 1776

In the end, Cameron only stayed in Long Beach for three days, because when Cameron went back to Los Angeles for shopping, he was captured by the paparazzi. They all knew that Cameron disappeared for three days-apparently to meet Hugo , So almost half of the paparazzi in Los Angeles followed Cameron, and she could only stay in the City of Angels honestly.

Rick was also in distress because of Cameron's willful behavior, because many media sniffed clues from it, and could vaguely guess that Hugo was within the scope of California, maybe around Los Angeles. In order to cover Hugo's whereabouts, Rick had to push Tom Hanks out.

Rick let out the news that Steven Spielberg is now preparing a movie, and the actor is likely to be Tom Hanks-after "Apollo 13", Tom just directed and acted in a movie. "The Unstoppable Miracle", the movie was released in September last year, and the response was mediocre, without much discussion, but Charlize, who played the leading role, got a lot of response.

In addition, this film will also be an epic-level production, with a cast of more than 200 people. It will become the first work that really tries to shake the market since the establishment of DreamWorks.

This kind of news was originally kept strictly confidential, but now it is not only released, but the authenticity has been confirmed by many - Rick also discussed with Steven and others before releasing the news, so the news from various channels suddenly began to increase . In addition to the influence of the two top superstars Tom and Steven, the big move of DreamWorks is undoubtedly what people are most concerned about.

It has been nearly three years since DreamWorks was established. Last year's "Amistad" and other works can be regarded as DreamWorks' water-testing works, and the overall response is quite positive. But as we all know, DreamWorks’ ambition is definitely not only related to this, whether it is the influence of the three giants, or their close relationship with Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Universal Pictures, etc. Be a top player.

Now, this "epic-level production" will be the first work of DreamWorks to show its true strength, and its influence is naturally extraordinary. When "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World" started the last wave of pre-release publicity, these news were completely detonated, and it became extremely lively overnight.

Against the background that the summer vacation is about to kick off, Rick spent a lot of effort to finally cover up the matter, allowing Hugo to continue to recuperate in Long Beach.

For this reason, Rick had to talk to Cameron, hoping that Cameron could discuss it with him before making a decision. After all, the recent period has been very special to Hugo, and they need to be united to be able to Solve the problem.

At this point Rick was on the phone with Hugo about the outcome of that conversation, "If she wants to go to Long Beach, I can help, avoiding the paparazzi is not out of the question. I just hope she will stop being so reckless .Sorry, Hugo, I didn't mean to interfere with your emotional life, it's just..."

"I know, this is also your job." Hearing Rick's apology, Hugo chuckled twice, "After all, I caused these things myself, didn't I?" In fact, it was also because of him Needing a clean space to rest, Rick didn't object or protest at all, and offered help without saying a word.

Rick breathed a sigh of relief. Many times, the private life of an artist is often involved in many issues, not only paparazzi, but also agents, business contracts, etc. will be involved. Hugo was originally a person who paid great attention to his private life, so it became extremely difficult to deal with these matters. During this period of time, Rick hardly slept, and he played such a big game of chess temporarily, and it could not affect Steven's plan for the next important project, nor could he disrupt the opportunity of Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company, completely consuming took all of Rick's brainpower and energy.

"So, how are you recuperating now?" Rick didn't say anything more, but changed the subject easily. This is also the tacit understanding that he and Hugo have developed in the past few years of cooperation.

Hugo chuckled twice, "I have almost adapted to the current life." In fact, the crisis after the tour is mainly due to the huge gap between the two life styles, and the mentality has not been adjusted. After this period of precipitation, Especially in Long Beach, the amateur life is very rich, so not only Hugo, but also other people who died with glory have completely recovered. "It's just right for you to call me. Even if you don't contact me, I plan to contact Joe and ask him to tell you that I have decided on the script."

"Really? This is definitely good news. I think they can't wait any longer." Rick laughed, "I called you today because of the hope that Paul Thomas Anderson Let's meet with you in person and talk about the script in detail."

Paul... Thinking of this talented director, Hugo couldn't help feeling a little moved, but this time he controlled it very well, "I chose 'LA Confidential', and you can start arranging contract negotiations with Warner Bros."

Choosing "L.A. Confidential" means that Hugo will become the producer of this film. Not only will the work of Endeavor Elite Agency increase greatly, but more importantly, Hugo's work form will change. . Therefore, the next busy has been foreseeable.

"Oh, why?" Rick actually hoped that Hugo would take over the filming of "LA Confidential". From the agent's point of view, being the producer of "LA Confidential" was a huge breakthrough for Hugo. Boogie Nights" and "The Big Lebowski" couldn't reach a height. That's all. But Rick never told Hugo about his inner thoughts.

Hugo laughed softly, "Because a friend told me that many times, when I start to weigh the pros and cons and weigh the pros and cons, the choice becomes extremely difficult, because every choice has pros and cons. There is no such thing as perfect. Therefore, it is better to throw away all these coins and choose the one that suits your aura the most, or... toss a coin. When the answer appears on the coin, whether you are happy, disappointed or hesitant in your heart, the answer has already come out. "

These words were told by Charlize to Hugo. In fact, Hugo and Charlize talked a lot that night, and they also talked a lot when they drove back the next day. When Hugo talked about the difficulty of choosing, he was severely mocked by Charlize.

If Hugo used to choose a script, there was always a reason, either the script, or the character, or the director, but now that Hugo has everything, the challenge seems to have disappeared, so he lost the goal. But in Charlize's view, this is Hugo asking for trouble. "Rather than weighing the pros and cons, it is better to make a decision and then do your best, this is Hugo Lancaster", these are the original words of Charlize.

As Charlize said, the reason why the script selection is so difficult this time is because there are not enough challenges, including the script, director, acting skills and other aspects. This is also the whole atmosphere of Hugo's recent downturn. He can't find a goal to continue working hard in the future. But this kind of worry and confusion, sitting at home and thinking hard all the time, there is no way to come up with the answer. It is better to make a choice, and after trying it, you will know whether you like it or reject it in your heart.

"So, you chose 'LA Confidential'?" Rick chuckled lightly.

Hugo shrugged, "There are two reasons. I really like this script, and the position of producer does sound very fresh. Of course, if I fail after trying, I will have time to make adjustments."

After talking with Charlize, Hugo gradually adjusted his mentality, because he knew that none of the three scripts would be wrong choices. Compared with "Boogie Nights" and "Murder Lebowski", Hugo has always had a preference for "LA Confidential" in his heart. This is also an important reason why Hugo became excited after Barry Meyer revealed the outlet in Berlin. Therefore, this choice is not as difficult as imagined.

Rick chuckled lightly, "Although I want to say, I have always supported your decision, but this time, I agree wholeheartedly." Next, his work will start to get busy again, but different Yu recently fought with the media, but intrigues with Warner Bros., but he is full of fighting spirit, because he knows that this is another development opportunity for Endeavor Elite Brokers.

"So, I rejected the other two scripts for you?" Rick continued.

Hugo thought for a while, "I'll call the Coen Brothers. It's really my fault for delaying for so long." "As for Thomas Anderson..." Hugo paused, "Just follow his request and arrange a meeting. I hope to have a face-to-face meeting with him and express my apologies. "

Rick chuckled, "It can be seen that you attach great importance to them. Are you sure they are outstanding? As far as I know, neither the Coen Brothers nor Thomas Anderson currently have an agent."

Rick's perspective on the problem is completely different from that of Hugo, which made Hugo raise his eyebrows slightly, "If this is the case, then I think Endeavor Elite Agency should fight for their contract and fight for it with all their strength."

Rick originally just sensed Hugo's importance from his tone, and mentioned it casually, but getting such an answer was completely unexpected, but he also knew that Hugo would never aim at nothing. Joanna Rowling, who was introduced by Hugo before, has officially signed a contract with the publishing house for her work "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", and has received a signing bonus of 240,000 US dollars. The book will be released next month. It's officially on the market.

"So, it seems that I also need to arrange a meeting with them." Rick carefully recorded it in the notepad.