1952 Chapter 1952

"You know, this may be the most difficult character among the scripts I've come across." Hugo said, but Charlize was stunned by such an evaluation, as if she didn't expect Hugo to think so.

"What about the 'Seven Deadly Sins'?" Charlize didn't say "Death Row Walking", but the character of Doe in "The Seven Deadly Sins", which made Hugo smile slightly, and then shook his head, "It can't be compared. Because Anonymous is a character that leaves a lot of gaps, and he can be filled by me more often, and then left to the audience's imagination. But Irene Enos is different. She is real and her actions are So clearly, so well-known, the film needs to show her life, which is too difficult."

Similarly, "Death Row Walking" can't be compared with "Female Devil" - purely in terms of the difficulty of character interpretation, because "Death Row Walking" is a rivalry, Hugo and Susan Sarandon push each other , but "The Devil" uses the role of Irene Enos to promote the plot.

In fact, there are also two characters interacting in "Female Devil". They are Irene's companions. sex. Love girlfriend Shelby Walker, this role is played by Christina Ricci (Christina. Ricci) in the version that Hugo is familiar with. This little girl born in 1980 showed her acting potential early. She once in Lee. Ann's work "Ice Storm" was well received, and then starred in "Sleepy Hollow" directed by Tim Burton, becoming a representative of the new generation touted by countless film critics.

Shelby Walker is also a very intricate character. She is dangerous and ruthless, young and willful at the same time, reckless and flamboyant. It is she who gave Eileen hope, but dragged Eileen into the abyss step by step. It is a pity that Christina is not up to the role, and the humanity she gives to Shelby is too weak, let alone dig deep, which affects the quality of the entire work. Of course, this indirectly also makes the movie a stage where Charlize shines in an all-round way.

Objectively speaking, from an academic point of view, the difficulty of Irene-Aynos’s performance is comparable to that of Anonymous and Matthew. However, due to the focus of the script and the mixed characters, Irene’s challenge is definitely stronger. .

"I don't have the absolute confidence to play such a role like this." Hugo said truthfully, but there was a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, which made Charlize stunned, and then rolled his eyes , "Then what do you want me to do?"

Charlize let out a long breath of frustration, drooping her shoulders, "Even if you can't do it, then I can't. God!"

"Why?"

Hugo's words made Charlize glared, "Why? If you all think that you can't play a role well, I don't know anyone in Hollywood who can say with absolute confidence that you can, anyway, I don't. "

On the contrary, Hugo was amused by Charlize's words, "Although this is a compliment, I can't agree with it. I am indeed a good actor—or an excellent actor," Hugo himself said Hehe chuckled twice, obviously still a little unaccustomed to boasting like this, "But I am not omnipotent, there are still many roles that I can't do well. Don't say greatness, it is far away from Jack Nicholson, Meryl- I still have a lot to learn from Streep's old drama."

This is not modesty, it is fact. "What's more, Irene Enos is a woman, and I am a man. I don't think I have the skill of Robin Williams, and I can interpret women so vividly." Hugo's words immediately made Charlize Knowing that he was being tricked, he threw the rag in his hand at Hugo, Hugo quickly dodged, and the rag hit the shelf with a bang, making Hugo laugh out loud.

Hugo stood up again, like Charlize's clenched fist, and he threw up his hand in surrender, explaining, "What I really mean is, if you think you can't do a role and say it because you're cowardly, you'll never You can't be a real actor."

"But..." Charlize opened her mouth, but Hugo interrupted her before she could continue.

"Of course, sometimes a character is beyond the scope of one's ability, and knowing how to refuse and give up is also part of wisdom." Hugo continued, "But at least you should give yourself a chance to try, for example, if you get the script, Study and read carefully, really throw yourself into the role, and see where your limits are. If you can't do it, that's fine, you know your shortcomings, and keep working hard; if you do...well, maybe this It’s your best chance for self-breakthrough.”

Charlize's right fist slowly loosened, and she fell into her own thoughts. Hugo's voice sounded slowly from the side, "For example, when I was filming 'Schindler's List'; When I acted in "Seven Deadly Sins" and "Death Row" one after another; for example, "The Truman Show" which just finished filming recently, it is actually the same reason. I am not necessarily the most perfect, because a truly perfect actor is not It exists, but I endowed the character with something of my own and made a breakthrough. The whole process was like a high-altitude tightrope gamble. If it fails, it will be a disaster for the entire work, but if it succeeds..."

Hugo didn't continue to say the following words, Charlize raised his head to look at Hugo, the smile on the corner of his mouth was slightly outlined, "...it's a brand new world." In other words, just like the two works of "The Devil's Advocate" and "LA Confidential", in fact, she is always challenging her own limits.

In fact, when she got the script in New York, Charlize couldn't wait to act in this work. She could feel her blood boiling slowly. The feeling of excitement was unprecedented, and it really made Charlize feel the impulse to perform. She can't wait to try out what she learned in "LA Confidential", not to prove herself to anyone, but to devote herself to the role and truly feel the joy and happiness of acting.

Perhaps it was because of the urgency that it caused Charlize to worry about gains and losses. She began to doubt herself, her abilities, and even David's choice. The strong desire to play the role of Irene well makes the inner desire and worry form an irreconcilable contradiction.

In the end, Charlize chose to come to Lanches, hoping that Hugo could give her some advice.

Now, Charlize realizes that she has already made a decision in her heart: she hopes to play the role of Irene Enos, and she hopes to have a wonderful performance. Now, Hugo gave her the courage to dispel the confusion and hesitation in front of her. When the decision really came down, she breathed a long sigh of relief in her heart, and then the uncontrollable excitement filled her chest, like hundreds of thousands of sticks. Like butterflies flapping their wings together.

"So, do you have time recently? Can you read the script with me?" Charlize had already started gearing up, and the excitement and joy between her brows made her entire face shine brightly.

Reading the script is a very important job, and it is also the basic work for actors before they enter the role. "Of course, of course there is no problem. What I need most recently is a job that shows my importance. You know, I can't help much here." Hugo also faintly began to look forward to it, and history is quietly unfolding Something changed, and the thrill of those unknowns made Hugo's life more and more exciting. Now Hugo is already thinking: Since the "Female Devil" has appeared in advance, will there be other unexpected surprises in the future?

Hugo's teasing made Charlize laugh. She went to the counter and took back the rag, went to the side to wash it, and got busy again. Suddenly, another thing came to Charlize's mind, and she hesitated. Looking back at Hugo, "Well, I want to go to the prison in Florida to visit Irene Enos and see her with my own eyes."

Hugo couldn't help being stunned for a moment, acting in a biographical movie, and then personally visiting the real person himself, this is a challenge, but it is also an opportunity.

Charlize herself seemed a little nervous, because she wasn't sure if it was a good thing, "Of course, I still need to apply, and I also need to write to ask Erin for her opinion, to see if she agrees to see me. So There's no way to know for sure, but..."

"I am willing, of course I am willing, this is the function of friends-it can come in handy at critical moments, isn't it?" Hugo's answer made Charlize laugh and nodded, "Then it's settled Well, I'll write to Irene tonight."

History is changing, "The Devil" moved forward to 1998, but isn't Charlize changing at the same time that Hugo is worried about whether she will be up to the job? From "Before Sunrise" to "The Devil's Advocate", and then to "LA Confidential", Charlize is also polishing her acting skills step by step. The current her is indeed different from the one in 2003 in history, but she is the same as In another time and space, she was already different in 1998.

Now Charlize even has the courage to have a face-to-face conversation with Irene in person, and is willing to truly enter into Irene's world to understand that period of chaotic and dark history. So, who knows? Maybe this time "Female Devil" will be a total disaster, but maybe it can also be a classic with a difference, until the results are out, the odds are equal, no?

"Hey, Hugo, I'm back..." The voice of the sun came from outside the door, before anyone arrived, it was Leonardo's voice, which made the quiet convenience store suddenly lively , "God, look who this beautiful girl is! It seems that my luck is very good today, this beauty, may I have the honor to invite you to have breakfast?"

"I'll think about it." Charlize's haughty and glamorous voice made Leonardo howl exaggeratedly.