Chapter 1790: 1790 Proposal for the Heroine

"Russell Crowe?" Both Curtis and Kevin were lost in thought, and screenwriter Brian interjected, "We're discussing here, but who knows if he's interested in our script, or It’s possible that the schedule doesn’t match, why not give his agent a call?”

One sentence made everyone realize that they didn't invite Russell tonight.

Kevin laughed softly, "To be honest, I really haven't considered this possibility. I can't think of anyone in Hollywood who can refuse Hugo." While talking, Kevin also raised the champagne in his hand, Raising his hand slightly towards the noise downstairs, there seemed to be a lot of loud laughter and screams downstairs, as if to prove what Kevin said with facts.

Hugo shrugged calmly, and said to Brian solemnly, "You heard what Kevin said, call Russell tomorrow and tell him that I've taken a fancy to him."

In an instant, everyone burst out laughing. After laughing, Curtis regained his serious expression again, "If it's Russell, then he should be qualified. I think we can arrange an audition." After receiving Hugo's nod in the affirmative answer, Curtis made another inquiry to, "Do you want to go to the audition?"

Hugo thought for a while, "No need, I trust your judgment."

Brian, who was silent for a while, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said loudly, "Aha, I thought of who would reject Hugo! Jennifer Jason Leigh! Curtis today In the morning, I received a call from her agent who refused."

Curtis didn't speak, neither did Kevin, and Arnon Milchan (Arnon. Milchan) who was sitting silently next to him - he is the deputy general manager of the Warner Bros. film production department and made Julia Roberts popular "Pretty Woman" is his famous work as a producer - he looked up at Brian, and then continued to look down and remain silent...

There was silence.

Lynn, the heroine of "LA Confidential", is a high-end call girl and the only female character among the main characters in the entire movie. This bright color not only makes the whole movie full of warmth and fragility, but also a key role that connects the core ideas in the movie about the struggle of human nature, about the softness of the heart, and about the weakness of love.

Many people focus on the beauty of Lynn's character when watching the movie, but ignore the importance of the character itself. In fact, this role also has requirements for the actor's acting skills. The performance in which various contradictory temperaments such as weakness and strength, kindness and evil, cunning and innocence are mixed together is very important.

In the version that Hugo once watched, Kim Basinger played the role of Lynn, and relied on this role to reach the pinnacle of his career. It is undeniable that Jin has a certain level of acting skills. She is not amazing, but she is above the standard. However, she still relied on the overall strong quality of the film to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in one fell swoop; During the filming process, the audience was more attracted by Jin's peerless beauty, and her kind of personality was portrayed in the film. I felt that the ultimate temperament was brought out vividly, the slightly raised lips, the blurred eyes, the soft blond hair, and the sex. With a sexy figure, it can definitely be called an all-powerful and inverting sentient being, but people miss the meaning and weight of this role itself.

Hugo has carefully studied the script of "LA Confidential". Lynn, a seemingly inconspicuous chess piece, has an irreplaceable role in the whole chess game. A carrier of sincerity. This is also one of the greatest ironies of the entire real world: the filthy, brutal and depraved City of Angels, the real touch of purity fell on a call girl - but at the same time, this is also the cruelest and most cruel place in Los Angeles in the 1950s. real reality.

Therefore, an excellent actor can definitely make "LA Confidential" become more excellent, and even become a classic.

Hugo suggested Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz or Nicole Kidman for the role, but Barry thought Jennifer Jason Lee would be a better fit. In fact, Barry may not really want to insist on using Jennifer, but he is just working hard to further spread his influence tonight.

But the result was quite ironic. Jennifer rejected Curtis's invitation on the grounds that she had played too many prostitute roles.

Brian didn't seem to understand what was wrong with his words, why everyone fell silent, and he looked left and right with a smile on his face, trying to find a smile from everyone's faces, but unfortunately he failed. In the end, it was Hugo who made a rescue for Brian, "Speaking of the heroine, I just talked to Nicole for a while, and she and Tom are likely to cooperate with Stanley Kubrick..." After finishing speaking, Rain If there is no need for more explanation, just spread your hands, and everyone will suddenly understand.

Stanley Kubrick, the maverick master in the history of film, I am afraid that almost no actor in Hollywood today will refuse his call. What's more, this time Nicole and Tom are working together as husband and wife.

"That's really enviable." Kevin said with a smile, and the embarrassing atmosphere was lifted in an instant. Although Brian didn't know why, he also felt the atmosphere, so he closed his mouth obediently.

Curtis put the cup in his hand on the table, straightened his sitting posture slightly, and leaned his upper body slightly forward, "Kim Basinger, what do you think?"

Hugo frowned slightly, and he noticed Curtis' positive signal, which was the first time tonight, "Kim Basinger..." Hugo supported his chin, dragging There was a long ending sound, but from the corner of his eyes, he saw Curtis touching his temples a little uneasily. In the dark, the movement was not obvious, but it was enough for Hugo to make a judgment, "Where did you get this idea?" It just popped up and I have to say...it's a brilliant idea."

There are a number of reasons why the original has been talked about, and while Kim's performance isn't necessarily the best, her beauty is. Gorgeous and sexy is indeed an irreplaceable beautiful landscape. Hugo won't deny that.

Hearing this sentence, Curtis's tense shoulders loosened a little, and he straightened his back, "Right, I think so too. I watched a few of her performances, and I think her temperament is very suitable for Lin En this role, and her performance is also very good."

Kevin also seemed to have noticed the subtle changes in Curtis's words, supported his chin with his fingertips, and said jokingly, "This is, at least, more suitable than Cameron Diaz." Kevin spoke He looked at Hugo all the time, and then he saw Hugo bowed his head and laughed.

Objectively speaking, Kim is indeed more suitable for the role of Lynn than Cameron. Hugo fought for an audition opportunity for Cameron. On the one hand, he felt that Cameron could be given a chance to try to challenge herself; And I didn't find a real opportunity to challenge my acting skills.

Hugo spread his hands, "At least Cameron deserves an audition."

"I have no way to refute this sentence." Kevin said with a smile.

The smile on the face of Curtis, who was sitting next to him, obviously relaxed a lot, and he actively joined the conversation, "This is the only main female character in the whole movie, so maybe we can choose more, I'm starting to think This audition turned out to be fantastic."

Kevin glanced at Curtis meaningfully, and then added, "And...Charlize Theron." Only then did he realize that both he and Hugo had said the name "Charlize" at the same time, Can't help but look back at Hugo, "I personally think that Charlize is definitely a perfect choice, I don't think you will object to this?"

Hugo laughed, and Kevin went on to explain, "Actually, when I was reading the script, the figure of Charlize kept coming to my mind. Her performance in 'Romeo and Juliet' was wonderful. However, I Not quite sure if she would be willing to take on the script."

In "L.A. Confidential", the role of Lynn needs to make the most of his appearance advantages, and the clothes are also relatively sex. feel. This is inconsistent with Charlize's long-standing public image. Her image in "Before Sunrise" and "Romeo and Juliet" is fresh, literary, atmospheric, and classical, but they are all sexual. far from feeling.

Hugo didn't answer directly, but just shrugged with a smile, "At least you can try." In fact, in Hugo's heart, Charlize is also the most suitable candidate. Charlize's appearance advantage will not let her down even in the face of Kim, and her gradually honed acting skills are even more commendable. If Charlize can dig out the fragility behind that strength during the performance, it will be of great benefit to the entire movie. It will add a lot of color.

Curtis thought about it carefully, and seemed to have to agree. In the past two years, after Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, America's sweethearts have been out of gear, and Cameron is in a strong position; after Emma Thompson and Susan Sarandon, the younger generation of powerful women The actors also seem to be a little behind, and Charlize is undoubtedly one of the best.

Compared with King, Charlize has many advantages.

Thinking of this, Curtis couldn't help but feel a little anxious, the silence just now was starting to boil, "I saw Jin just now, and she also received an invitation letter, why don't we go downstairs for a simple audition now? After all, this is Our real purpose tonight, isn't it?"

There is no way to refute Curtis's words. If Russell is also present, they will definitely go to talk to him. Hugo didn't puncture Curtis' calculation, but said with a smile, "That's not the case, let's go and invite a few ladies, and let's have a brief talk here and see what happens."

"Can I stay here and watch?" Kevin suddenly said a word, and there was excitement in his eyes as he spoke, which made Hugo smile.