Chapter 2111: 2111 Power of Life and Death
Hugo has experienced such a situation before. In fact, in recent years, Hugo has seldom participated in auditions. Most of the time, the scripts are delivered to the door, and he chooses the scripts. Even if it is a big-name director, few people will criticize Hugo-exceptions like James Cameron are a few. Therefore, the right to decide has always been in Hugo's hands, and it is Hugo who makes the final decision on which work to appear in.
The same is true today. Steven Spielberg did not interfere with the cast and crew of "Life is Beautiful" and left it to Hugo himself. Therefore, Hugo has full authority to decide the composition of the entire crew. He can decide whether Leonardo will act in the script, he can decide whether Robert Redford can become the director, he can even decide details such as assistant director and drama management.
However, Hugo still felt very strange. Because what he was facing was not a script, but an actor, he felt... It felt as if he held the power of life and death, and a single decision could change the life of an actor—maybe success or failure. This feeling made Hugo feel like he was at the top, especially when top characters like Robert came to him on his own initiative, it gave Hugo the illusion that he was God.
But it is precisely this illusion that makes Hugo feel strange, because he feels like Christopher in "The Truman Show".
Hugo also knew that this kind of thinking was absurd. Choosing crew members and "The Truman Show" were two completely different things, but Hugo couldn't help thinking: He is Christopher, and he is deciding on the script of "John" in the script. -Who is "Nash"'s lover, who is his friend, who is his colleague...he is deciding the life trajectory and development direction of "John Nash" in the script...
This kind of weird thought made Hugo laugh a little bit. He deeply felt that he had stuffed too many things into his brain recently, so he was a little insane now.
Hugo couldn't remember how many people he had talked with, there were at least fifty people before and after, if they all knew that Hugo had face blindness, and he was very, very bad at remembering names—including the names of many top figures , then they might not be so anxious - because the biggest possibility is their efforts just now, and Hugo doesn't remember who said what to him at all.
Leonardo and Heath couldn't bear it for a long time, and they sneaked away without knowing when, and now Hugo is the only one left to deal with these things. Just now, an actor even improvised in front of Hugo. The scene in "Death Row Walking", and it is at the door of the bathroom, this feeling is really too weird. In fact, Hugo wanted to laugh a little, because the other people who were waiting next to him couldn't help laughing, but Hugo knew it was very rude, so he controlled his emotions, listened carefully to the performance of the other party, and then entered Bathrooms address physiological needs.
Hiding in the bathroom cubicle, enjoying the rare free moments. It is a pity that although the fragrance inside is very strong, it has a sour and pungent smell. It seems that someone vomited here just now, which makes the air in the bathroom very strange. " place.
Hugo stayed inside for about three minutes, then walked out and stood in front of the sink to wash his hands. The rattling sound from the faucet relieved the bad air around, and a low laughing voice suddenly came from behind, "It can be seen that you have worked hard tonight."
Hugo suddenly became alert. Could there be someone surrounding him in the bathroom? This is too exaggerated. Raising his head, Hugo saw a messy red beard in the mirror. The man gave Hugo a friendly smile, nodded, and then turned and left the bathroom.
It was only then that Hugo realized, wasn't that Ron Howard just now? He was still thinking about talking to Lang, but he didn't expect Lang to turn around and leave. Hugo dried his hands quickly, then quickly chased them out, looked around, and saw Lang and Tom Hanks talking at the door of the hall without any effort.
Tom saw Hugo right away, showed a bright smile, and waved, "Hey, Hugo." In fact, there were people next to him who were ready to greet Hugo, but when they saw Tom, they could only stop temporarily. It was only then that they were able to come to Tom and Lang smoothly.
Tom briefly exchanged greetings with Hugo, and then took the initiative to introduce, "Hugo, this is Lang; Lang, this is Hugo." Then Tom looked at Hugo, smiled and said, "Lang has always hoped to be able to I met you once, but I never found an opportunity, I thought, maybe it would be a good choice for me to be a referral. You should know that Lang is a very good director, right?"
Hugo opened his mouth slightly, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was outlined little by little. Lang took the initiative to step forward and held Hugo's right hand, "I asked Tom to introduce us to each other, and I came here specially to wait for you. It was actually an opportunity just now in the bathroom, but I don't think it seems too good I was polite, so I backed out first. However, now it seems that standing here waiting for you does not seem to be the correct etiquette."
There was a trace of restraint and shyness in Lang's frankness, and it could be seen that he was a little apologetic. Thinking about what Lang said in the bathroom just now, Hugo nodded with a smile, "At least you left me with dignity, otherwise I'm not sure if I'll stay in there for a while, I'll vomit first, You should faint first." At this sentence, both Lang and Tom laughed lightly.
"It seems that you have already started talking, so I should leave." Tom raised the champagne glass in his hand, turned around with a smile and left.
Lang looked at the back of Tom leaving, and said jokingly, "People who don't know think it's Romeo and Juliet meeting." Such a description made Hugo stunned, and then burst out laughing, he really didn't It is expected that Lang, who is well-behaved and stable in film shooting, is actually such a humorous person in real life.
Lang narrowed his smile slightly. He knew that Hugo's time was very precious. There were countless people who wanted to talk to Hugo tonight. His opportunity was hard-won, so he had to seize it. "In fact, last Christmas At that time, I wanted to know you. At that time, Steven and I were at a party, and I accidentally mentioned the script you were busy with—the biography of John Nash. At that time, I hoped to find a time to meet you , talk about that script."
Simple and direct, straight to the point, Hugo was quite surprised by Lang's real purpose, but he couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
Although Hugo originally wanted Lang to direct, he was still a little worried. After all, whether Lang can show such skill in controlling biographical films is still unknown, and whether Lang is interested in the script is also unknown. But now it seems that Hugo's worries are obviously in vain.
——As Hugo said to Leonardo at the beginning, fame is a double-edged sword. The positive meaning is: you can always find someone you want to cooperate with.
"Oh? Why? You are very interested in John Nash's story?" Hugo slowed down his pace and decided to listen to Lang's thoughts first.
Lang retracted his fingers holding the champagne glass slightly. He knew that this was his chance, so he forced himself to calm down and not be too nervous. There are many directors who want to cooperate with Hugo, one more than him, and one less than a lot, he must rely on his own strength to convince Hugo!
"Yes, I have always been interested in his story. As early as 1994, when he received the Nobel Prize, I was very curious about his experience. Unfortunately, there are only sporadic news reports about him. , I never really understood his experience. I even tried to visit him in Princeton, but I thought it was too abrupt, so I had to give up.” Long’s words surprised Hugo, although John’s story is very suitable for adaptation It has become a biography, but Lang's situation is not only from the perspective of the movie, but more from John's personal perspective.
In other words, Lang is interested in people, not movies.
Lang didn't notice the change in Hugo's expression, because he had already entered his own emotions, and the memories in his mind slowly rolled, "I have always been very curious about what kind of burden Nash has carried through those long years. You know, Alan Turing was carrying his own secrets, and when he finally died, he was only forty-two years old; for Nash, the pain caused by schizophrenia has made him unable to extricate himself, almost every day It is suffering, but what is even more frightening is that he is alone in this world. No one can share the pain with him, and no one can understand his hard work. Even as a bystander, it is unimaginable during that period of time— — let alone the parties involved?"
Hugo looked at Lang in surprise. People are interested in John's story in many ways. Most of the people who are more curious should be the so-called "creation process of game theory" and "the success of the Nobel Prize". I am only interested in John's struggle and pain. I have to say that Lang and Hugo hit it off.
Lang raised his head, and finally saw the surprise in Hugo's eyes. He smiled awkwardly, "I know, this perspective is very unique, and it can even be said to be a minority. No one is curious about the pain behind the genius. They like it." Seeing what genius has achieved. But I just can't get those thoughts out of my head."
Speaking of this, Lang paused for a while, rearranged his thoughts, and returned to the topic, "So, when I heard that you are trying to adapt Nash's story, I hope to have a talk with you, if possible , I hope to be the director of this story. Of course, the premise is that you can agree with my perspective on the story."
Sincere, but without losing character; active, but without losing persistence.
Hugo was completely impressed by the "biographical director without any personal style" in front of him. He smiled, "Mr. Howard, I wonder if you are interested in reading the script I completed not long ago?"