Chapter 183 183 Self-Denial

Hugo began to recall the image of the male protagonist in "Sleepless in Seattle". Tom Hanks gave this image many qualities, such as stability and stability. But what about the character of the hero, Sam, in the story?

After Sam and his wife got married, he devoted himself to his wife and caring for the family. After having a son, he was a kind father and considerate husband. He was actually a typical American ideal parent image. After his wife passed away, Sam still remembered his wife, sad but strong, lonely but independent, taking care of his son carefully, but thinking that he would never find someone like his wife in his life, affectionate, considerate, funny, such an image It stood up immediately.

So, what fits and doesn't fit in the characters of Hugo and Sam? Hugo has no problem with the affectionate image of a good man and a good husband; but the part of the kind father is a gap for Hugo, which is also the weakest between Hugo and Tom Hanks. a ring.

But at this time Hugo's thoughts had already begun, and he couldn't help but start to think that not all fathers would be kind, steady and warm like Tom Hanks' Sam. There are countless father figures in the world, Tom Hanks is one type, there are other types, so if he became a father, what image would it be?

The images of fathers in Hugo's impression are relatively dull and serious, not good at expressing their true emotions, and shouldering the whole strong parent, which also makes the communication between father and child more difficult. If it was Hugo, he would not want to be such a father, he would communicate with his children, even if it didn't go well, he would try; even if there was no way to be friends with his children, he would try hard.

So what would Hugo's Sam be like? At twenty-five, having an eight-year-old child is definitely not in line with the movie's setting, so at thirty? Relying on makeup can indeed achieve the effect of being 30 years old, and Hugo has gone through so many ups and downs. Although it is challenging for him to play a 30-year-old man, it is not a big problem.

Well, Sam should have met his wife in high school. After dating for many years, the two chose to graduate from college. They had a child Jonah in their first year of marriage. The two husband and wife supported each other and lived a dull but happy life. Although there were quarrels and differences in the life of vinegar tea, the two of them persisted. Unfortunately, the death of his wife prevented Sam from holding her hand until the end.

The nostalgia for his wife makes Sam pin his emotions on the children, and he puts the focus of his life on the children, but he can't hide the loss and loneliness in his heart. In front of Jonah, Sam behaved as normal as possible, taking over the roles of father and mother, but there was still no way to make up for the vacancy of his wife. Maybe Sam may be trying to start a new relationship, but he can't find a soul-mate. For Sam, "no one can be as perfect as a wife", which makes Sam miss his wife more and more.

Such a role, Hugo can play, why not? Although Hugo did not raise children and did not become a father, the most important thing as a father is a sense of responsibility and a mature and rational family concept, which Hugo is not lacking. And Hugo's understanding of the relationship between father and son also has a different feeling, especially this Christmas, he had a quarrel with his father Adam, Hugo really felt a lot.

If Hugo can be in "Sleepless in Seattle," what should be the difference between him and Tom Hanks' Sam? Tom's maturity and stability can be reflected from his appearance to his temperament, while Hugo is more like a young father due to his "disadvantage" in appearance. , in addition to dullness will add some romance.

Thinking of this, Hugo understands why Rob thinks he is suitable for the role of the widower in "Sleepless in Seattle". Hugo's steadiness and delicacy in "The Hero of the Sea of ​​Righteousness" has a sense of trust that does not match his appearance, and Hugo's own efforts, comprehension of the role, and concentration in the work process are even more convincing. Therefore, Rob believes that Hugo will give Sam the widower more charm, and it will be more convincing in the story "Sleepless in Seattle" with a strong fairy tale color.

After clarifying his thoughts, Hugo couldn't help laughing. If both Rob and Joseph had confidence in him, then why would he not believe in himself? of course not.

It's not Hugo's style to give up before you try, and to deny yourself before you try. It's true that the role of Sam in "Sleepless in Seattle" is difficult, challenging and different, but Hugo is not incompetent. He can completely integrate his own interpretation of Sam into the role and create a unique Sam, about a slightly different "Sleepless in Seattle."

So, Hugo decided to try it out! If Nora still thinks he is not suitable for the role after all his efforts, Hugo will accept this result, because it means that he is not ready for further development now, and then he will try to become a better player. The actor and persevered to work hard.

Perhaps, "Sleepless in Seattle" is an opportunity and a challenge, different from the challenge of "Sugar-Coated Trap". If Hugo continues to play the role of a lawyer in "Sugar-Coated Trap", perhaps Hugo will be more certain, but he has not made a breakthrough, but "Seattle Night" Sleepless" opens up more possibilities for Hugo's actor career.

Of course, at present, Hugo has not participated in the audition for these two films, and the result is unknown, but Hugo has already made a decision. Playing a widower is an impossibly daunting challenge, and Hugo won't give up easily.

From the initial rejection of the proposal when he heard it, to the moment he changed his mind and decided to meet the challenge, Hugo's thought has gone through a turbulent journey. It also made Hugo, for the first time ever, seriously think about the esoteric question: What kind of actor do I want to be?

"Joseph, I decided to give it a try." Hugo opened his mouth and said, "Not only because this is an opportunity introduced by Rob, but also because I want to challenge myself."

"But, is this role really suitable for you?" Now the uncertainty has become Joseph. He is not only worried about this, but also about the script, "Is this story really suitable for you? Will it be good for your actor path? It's a hindrance, you know, you've never acted in a love movie before... Maybe after you act once, you'll become a vase actor in the future, God!"

The chick movie is a very special type of movie. In the long history of Hollywood, there are countless actresses who have won recognition because of the chick movie, but there are only a handful of actors. One is that the role of the actor in the chick movie is not enough. It is because it is difficult for male actors to turn over after they become vases. Female vases still have a large number of male audiences, but the audience of male vases will not be developed until the second decade of the 21st century. Female audiences received attention.

Therefore, Joseph's worries are not groundless. Hugo had a good skin and was easily positioned as a vase by people. It was not easy for Hugo to rely on "the heroic wind of the sea of ​​justice" and "smell the fragrance to know a woman". What if all your hard work was ruined because of a chick movie?

Joseph was worried, really worried.

Hugo was a little hesitant when Joseph said it, because he didn't know what kind of actor he would become in the future. Joseph, I don't know what kind of actor I want to be now, or what kind of actor I can be in the future, because this is too big a proposition, no one can see the future." The same is true of people, who cannot see their own future.

"But now, I want to be an actor who dares to challenge myself first, so I want to give it a try, even if Nora doesn't like me, I want to try hard. Maybe, in the process of trying and failing, We will find a future direction." Hugo said firmly, which made Joseph gradually settle down, but still looked at Hugo uncertainly.

Hugo went on to say, "The script of 'Sleepless in Seattle' is not a simple love movie, and male characters also occupy an important and dominant position in it. What's more, the male protagonist is not a vase, he is a widower, a family The role of a man with children, connotation and past is not easy, on the contrary, it is very challenging."

Having said this, Hugo paused, and Joseph finally came out of the pessimistic quagmire, his eyes gradually regained clarity, "Nora doesn't think I'm suitable, in fact, I didn't think I could do it at first. However, no Try it, how can we come to a conclusion? As you said just now, maybe this time is an opportunity to break through. It's not difficult for me to continue acting as a lawyer; but I go from student to lawyer to widower, this The jump is huge, and if I can make it, it's a huge opportunity..."

"However, what if you fail?" Joseph still has a faint worry between his eyebrows. In fact, the main reason is that he does not have a deep understanding of the position of an agent, so he can only cross the river by feeling the stones. Easy had a great 1992, and Joseph didn't want to ruin it all.

When Hugo heard this, he laughed, "So what, the big deal is to win the Golden Raspberry Award again, and then, let's try again."

Joseph was also amused by Hugo's cheerfulness. In fact, Joseph knew that if Hugo won the Golden Raspberry Award again, he might not have the luck to get up again, but at this time, Joseph did not express this concern, because he knew that, as Hugo said, now Hugo's career as an actor is just the beginning. If he is frightened and worried, then maybe Hugo will be at such a height in his whole life.

While Hugo didn't know what kind of actor he wanted to be or what kind of actor he could be, Joseph was pretty sure it wasn't just about stopping there.

"Okay, then we'll try again!" Inexplicably, Joseph had unprecedented confidence in Hugo.