Chapter 1868 Chapter 1868

"No, no, Helen, please don't do this, I don't mean to be joking, I mean it." Hugo's serious words made Helen look up suspiciously, "I've always been interested in comedies. Interest, recently I may have the opportunity to act in a comedy script, which is my dream challenge. I also thought that it would be enough to just take on the role and then dedicate the performance. But then I thought it was wrong, Because the reason why a comedy is a comedy is not only the lines, not just the plot, but also the personal charm of the actors. I have been trying to understand the joints."

"So..." Hugo slightly lengthened the ending, and Helen understood the rest of the words even if she didn't need to say them, and she made up the rest of the words, "So I didn't act like a stupid three-year-old in the Nobel Mathematics Prize winner's speech just now." Show off my addition and subtraction in front of you?"

"No." Hugo couldn't help drawing a smile on the corner of his mouth, shook his head, and expressed his denial. Seeing that Helen still looked a little annoyed, Hugo added, "And, you must know, this is an underground theater, everyone can discuss performances equally, can't they?"

If Hugo hadn't missed it just now, the acting dispute Helen mentioned was an exchange with an amateur actor.

Helen let out a long breath, "It's a relief for me." The mocking tone couldn't be more obvious, "So, I want to avoid making a fool of myself again, so I'll go backstage and change this set of curtains." It's better to come down."

"But, aren't you wondering why I'm here today?" Hugo called Helen who was about to leave.

Helen turned around and thought about it carefully, "Yes...yes, why did you appear in the underground theater? You are not...you should..." Helen didn't go on, but Hugo added, " Should it be on a luxury yacht? Or a private jet?"

"I originally wanted to say a luxurious party, but...you said the same thing." Helen's words made Hugo laugh out loud.

Indeed, as Helen said, what comedy needs is a kind of talent, not only method acting skills, but also expressive acting skills. Helen has a kind of freedom and narrowness that Holly Hunter, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and others don't have, and the corners of the mouth can be gently drawn between the lines.

"Actually, I'm here to see you for something." Hugo said solemnly, Helen immediately cast a puzzled look, but Hugo pointed to the chair next to him, "Can't we sit down?" Shall we talk again?"

During the entire conversation just now, they have been trying to sit down, but they have always maintained a standing posture. Only then did Helen realize that, seeing the two standing postures, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, showing a smile, "Of course, why not?" Then she yelled towards the bar, "Sam, bring two bottles here Beer, put it on my account."

Once again, it is unimaginable that the woman in front of me has been nominated for an Emmy Award for three consecutive years for "I'm Crazy for You", and her starring role in "Tornado" was the runner-up at the year-end box office last year.

After Hugo Ann sat down, he didn't continue to be polite, and said, "I'm currently preparing a comedy movie, and the script is written by me..."

"Yes, I know." Helen nodded, seeing Hugo's surprised expression, she took the beer handed by the bartender, took a sip, "What's the matter? I'm also an actress in the TV drama circle, these news Almost everyone knows it, how could I ignore it."

"That's a good thing for me." Hugo laughed, "That's right, I'm currently looking for a female lead in the script, and I hope you can take the role."

"Why me?" Helen froze for a moment, but asked a strange question instead.

"Because you are suitable." Hugo's answer was also very simple and clear.

"But...why?" Helen repeated the question again.

Hugo thought for a while, "The story tells the story of three imperfect people colliding with each other..." Hugo began to briefly describe the outline of the story, and then told some information about the heroine Carol, "Tim-Ro After reading the script, Binns recommended you to me. I specially watched the series of "I'm Crazy For You", and I also think that you are the most suitable actor to play Carol. The temperament in you is so impressive. It's unforgettable."

Hugo's words made Helen chuckle, "You mean, it's not the temperament of a beautiful woman." This made Hugo think of Helen's past experiences.

"Yes, it's not the temperament of a beautiful woman." Hugo gave an affirmative answer, which made Helen stunned, and the beer in his hand was stagnant in mid-air, and Hugo continued, "It's that kind of a little bit of sex. Feeling, a little bit of humor, and a little bit of storytelling temperament, mixed together, with a variety of styles."

It is true that Helen is not the typical beauty that Hollywood likes most, but no one can deny that she has a special temperament. This is also the most unique part of Helen in "As Good as It Gets".

Helen raised the beer slightly, took another big gulp, lowered her eyes but fell into deep thought. The eyes hidden behind the eyelids made it impossible for Hugo to probe into her true thoughts, which made Hugo a little nervous-in fact, Hugo didn't know what decision Nicole would make, nor did he know that James was negotiating there. What exactly is it, but after Hugo experienced this afternoon, he became more and more determined in his own mind. He hoped that Helen would play Carol. Want to achieve such a purpose.

Because Helen is Carol in Hugo's mind.

Helen raised her eyes and looked at Hugo carefully with her calm gaze, "But... this is a movie." This made Hugo confused, and Helen immediately explained, "I I don't like movies, because the movie industry is too uncertain, which makes me feel uneasy."

Hugo pursed his lips lightly. He couldn't say that he understood Helen's feelings, because he hadn't experienced it before, but he couldn't give up, "I don't think you should think like this. Whether it's a movie or a TV series, it's still a work after all. To win. What you need to see is the script itself, acting in an excellent work and creating an excellent character, this is the greatest persistence of an actor, isn't it?"

From Helen's performance this afternoon, Hugo can see this point, Helen and him are actually the same kind of people. Helen tirelessly polished herself in the underground theater, and even actively participated in discussions with the audience, and had endless enthusiasm for stories, characters, and comedy. Therefore, Hugo believed that a "perfect" script could impress Helen.

"If you want, I can leave the script, you read it slowly, and then give me a message." Hugo said on his own initiative.

Helen didn't answer right away, but looked at Hugo seriously and carefully, as if trying to see more things from Hugo's amber eyes. Then Helen leaned forward slightly, leaning on the edge of the table, "I am willing to accept this script."

Hugo didn't react at first, "So you are willing to read the script?" But then he saw the smile on the corner of Helen's mouth, and then he smiled brightly, "Are you willing to accept this script? Without reading the script, even without knowing the cast, even without knowing the terms of the contract?"

Helen was amused by Hugo's series of questions, "Is this the script you wrote?" Hugo nodded, "Then I will choose to believe you once, because of 'Before Sunrise'." This made Hugo also He showed a big smile, and his mood brightened instantly.

After leaving the underground bar, Hugo was thinking about what to say to James, but before he could figure it out, the phone rang, interrupting Hugo's thoughts, and when he answered the phone, it was James, "Hey, Hugo, I The call is just to tell you that I haven't made any progress here. I had a meeting with Jack to discuss it today, and I think maybe your suggestion is correct, otherwise, let's hold a formal meeting with Helen Hunt to see what the result is?"

Hugo raised his eyebrows, and laughed when he thought of Jack Nicholson. He knew that Jack must support him, "What about Nicole?"

"I think Nicole is too beautiful, and she has more princess temperament, which is not suitable for Carol." James said, "As you said, Helen looks more suitable overall, but I don't know her Whether you can adapt, you know, it is not an easy task to compete with Jack."

Hugo resisted the urge to outline the corners of his mouth, "Okay, then let's arrange a meeting with Helen, hoping to satisfy everyone." After hanging up the phone, Hugo couldn't help but clenched his fists, " Perfection" is being built step by step according to his expectations. This is definitely something to celebrate.

As Hugo expected, after Helen met with James and Jack for discussion, James also nodded and agreed that Helen would play the leading role, and the contract was signed only three days later. Under the rapid promotion of Sony Columbia Pictures, the whole project of "As Good as It Gets" flew to New York in less than a week and officially announced the launch. Things went well, far beyond expectations.

Hugo, as a screenwriter and producer, also traveled to New York, preparing to attend the opening ceremony of "As Good as It Gets", to promote the platform for this work that he only participated in as a screenwriter for the first time.

On the far west coast of the North American continent, Ernst took out the scheduled newspaper from the mailbox as usual, and the one on the top was the "Los Angeles Times", with a striking headline at the bottom of the front page, "Hugo Lan Caster: This time I'm just a screenwriter", Ernst noticed this at a glance, looked at the title seriously, and then turned the newspaper to the corresponding page, and slowly read it.