Chapter 1862 Chapter 1862 Choose Wisely

When Hugo saw the last sentence of Ernst's postscript, he couldn't help laughing, "Finally...you are not Melvin." It is concise and clear, and there is no room for maneuver, typical of Ernst's style, even in I picture Ernst's irritability and disgust when he wrote this sentence in his mind.

There was no signature on the note, nor any identification mark, but Hugo knew that this was the comment from Ernst, which made Hugo feel lighter—because Ernst did receive the script, and After reading it carefully, I gave him enough advice.

Hugo walked to the sofa next to him and read Ernst's note carefully again. In addition to his scathing critique of the Simon character, Ernst also felt that Hugo's portrayal of Melvin was too detailed.

Ernst believes that he can indeed outline the entire image of Melvin from Hugo's words, but this is precisely the most regrettable point in this script. "Hugo, you have to know that sometimes, letting the audience guess the story behind the character is part of the fun in itself."

This is a whole new world for Hugo.

During the performance, Hugo tried his best to conceive the character's background information as completely as possible, because the character's space in the movie is limited, he needs to fully establish the character in his own mind, so that during the performance, every move is as clear as possible. There are traces to follow, which add depth and breadth to the performance, giving soul to the characters where the audience can't see it.

But according to Ernst, it's not necessarily the right thing to do in the process of writing a screenplay. On the one hand, the screenwriter gives too much framework to the characters, which actually restricts the performance space of the actors; The outline was too detailed, and the director couldn't fit it in the space, so he cut it out without authorization, so that the characters became scattered, far away from the screenwriter's original idea.

Of course, it doesn't mean that such an approach is necessarily wrong. It must be based on the subject matter, genre, script, and role. This is the reason for adapting measures to local conditions. Melvin in "As Good as It Gets" obviously does.

Hugo endowed Melvin with too many personal things, and his image was very three-dimensional, but it deviated more and more from his own expectations, so that he created a brand new image. But in fact, this story Hugo hopes to tell about the loneliness, loneliness, and indifference of incomplete people in the process of pursuing perfection. Therefore, the "incomplete" part is often more attractive than the "complete", and it is more up to the actors themselves to give Melvin vitality.

Ernst just wrote a page, but endless sparks collided in Hugo's mind. It has to be said that Hugo originally thought that the script was perfect, but now it seems that there is still a lot of room for improvement. How to use the power of words to convey the core idea of ​​​​the screenwriter is still a topic for Hugo. There is a long road to go.

Suddenly, Hugo decided that he didn't want to play Melvin.

It's not because of Charlize's new approach just now, nor because of Ernst's accurate suggestion, but because Hugo hopes to really concentrate on the screenwriter's perspective and give life to the whole script. Compared with actors, Hugo prefers to be the narrator of the "as good as it gets" story; compared to the role of Melvin, Hugo pays more attention to the relationship between the three characters Melvin, Simon and Carol. spark.

Of course, if Hugo insists on playing Melvin, no one will object. This is his script, and it is great news for investors. Wen's details, and then use his performance to inject more personal color into Melvin. As long as Hugo is willing, these can be done.

However, Hugo didn't want this. For the first time, Hugo became very interested in the job of screenwriting. He wanted to write the script of "As Good as It Gets" seriously, with all his heart and soul.

Looking up, Hugo saw Charlize bouncing out of the game room, he showed a bright smile, and said loudly, "I have decided to give up acting in 'As Good as It Gets'."

Charlize looked at Hugo with a smile, "What? You said you decided not to act in 'As Good as It Gets'?" Hugo nodded in affirmation. Charlize raised his eyebrows and thought carefully, "This is quite Well, you can concentrate on being a screenwriter and prove your ability."

Charlize understood Hugo's idea immediately, which made the smile on the corner of Hugo's mouth bloom wantonly, "You know how much I like this script." The smile in Charlize's eyes also bloomed like sunshine, "To It's not that I haven't come out of 'LA Confidential' yet, I'm definitely going all out for the role of Carol."

Although Charlize seldom praises Hugo positively, she must admit that the script of "As Good as It Gets" is amazing. The best part of Hugo is not writing a creative script, but writing it in a clichéd script. In the story, three characters are endowed with souls, and almost everyone can find their own part in these three characters. It is as if Carol’s predicament allows Charlize to see her own rejection of fairy tales, But I can't help but look forward to the fairy tale becoming a reality.

This skill is rare for a screenwriter. Although Hugo was never willing to admit it, Charlize firmly believed that Hugo was a very talented screenwriter, perhaps not inferior to Hugo as an actor and a singer.

"Trust me, you made a wise choice." Charlize restrained her impetuousness from playing the game just now, and all the impetuousness settled down, and she spoke seriously.

Charlize's firm expression made Hugo raise his eyebrows slightly, "Maybe I made a wise choice, but it was a wrong decision. Now the budget of 'As Good as It Gets' will shrink." As a screenwriter , Hugo's appeal is not that strong.

This made Charlize laugh, "We always have to pay something, don't we?" Then Charlize turned and walked towards the kitchen, took a four-liter bottle of Coke, and two large bags of French fries , walked towards the game room, and when she passed Hugo again, she stopped, "So, this means that you will star in 'The Truman Show'?"

Hugo was stunned, he had been thinking about "perfection" just now, and now Charlize mentioned it like this, "I hope so, if I'm still the number one on their list of co-actors."

"Trust me, you are number one on anyone's cooperation list." Charlize rolled her eyes, and then she walked away. Just before she entered the game room, the light voice came over, "Except for that screenwriter named Hugo Lancaster." Then Charlize yelled, "Coke, French fries, who wants?"

Leaving Hugo standing there alone, he couldn't help but laugh.

Is it really the right choice to give up "as good as it gets" and choose "The Truman Show"? In fact, Hugo himself can't be sure. Deep down, he still hopes that he can play "perfect", but maybe, as he himself thinks, and as Charlize said, this is a wise choice. People can't be too greedy, always thinking about the long way to go.

So maybe "As Good as It Gets" is a litmus test, a test of Hugo's control as a screenwriter, everything else, just his ability as a screenwriter. At the same time, Hugo can also devote himself to the filming of "The World of Truman". The role of Truman... Even if he just thinks about it in his mind, Hugo feels excited, but besides being excited, he is also extremely excited. tricky:

Because Hugo doesn't know how to play the role of Truman now, it seems that all his previous methods are not working, and comedy is tying his hands and feet.

Looking down at the note in his hand, Hugo couldn't help but think, maybe he should think about it from a different angle. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity, and it is also a challenge he has been looking forward to for a long time.

Thinking of this, Hugo picked up the phone and called Rick, "I have decided to act in 'The Truman Show'."

"What about 'As Good As It Gets'?" Rick was actually in a meeting at this time, but the content of the meeting was "As Good as It Gets" and "The Truman Show", so he quieted everyone down.

"I will focus on the screenwriting work. Now the script needs to be revised. Give me a few days to clear my mind. Then, I will communicate with the director and the protagonist to complete my own work. The rest is Leave it to the crew." Hugo made the final decision.

Rick nodded slightly, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth. This situation is undoubtedly the best for Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company-two works of Hugo started at the same time, which is perfect!

"Then show everyone your best screenwriting talent, I think many people can't wait." Rick thought the same as Charlize, which made Hugo laugh, "By the way, I think 'as good as it gets. 'You still can't completely let go, even as a screenwriter, you should also be a member of the producer, of course you can't do everything like 'LA Confidential', I mean, let you check the script, after all, this The work means a lot to you, doesn’t it?” It also means a lot to Endeavor Elite.

"I know what you mean, but... Let's talk about it, I'll revise the script first, and then..." Hugo pondered for a while, "Then let's see who we are working with." DreamWorks, Sony Columbia Pictures and Paramount, who will persevere until the end and become the "perfect" investment producer?

"Okay, I see." Rick hung up the phone immediately, and then looked at his colleagues in the conference room, "Guys, our company is going to make a big move again. Next, let's see this How will it end?"