Chapter 23 023

Hugo's honesty made the conference room fall into silence. Although he chose to tell the truth, the annoyance in his heart was already overwhelming. Hugo realized that he was still inexperienced. In the face of the real opportunity, his emotions were dominated by tension, and then he came to this point inexplicably.

This made Hugo feel a little helpless to himself. He knew that "smelling the fragrance and knowing a woman" was a great opportunity, and he knew that he was eager to play with Al Pacino so that he could learn at close range, but he was still disturbed by the tension. Bureau. Only God knows, if this opportunity is missed, when the next opportunity will come, even if Hugo knows what works are the real pie, but if he can't grasp it, then everything is empty talk.

Allen was a little surprised by Hugo's honesty, especially when he saw the annoyed look on Hugo's face, he couldn't help but smile. This was completely different from the Hugo he had seen in the media in the past three years. The Hugo in front of him was even more so. Like the big boy before he appeared in "Dead Poets Society", he is young, sincere, serious but full of fighting spirit and desire, and he can clearly feel the vigor in him.

In fact, Hugo's performance just now was very good, not only that, but it could even be said to be excellent, otherwise they would not have left time for Hugo to give a long speech, and the director and screenwriter would not even speak.

Hugo not only came to participate in an interview for a movie, but he also had his own understanding of the script and the character, but at the same time he would not blindly want to go above and beyond the script to point fingers. On the contrary, he knew his own shortcomings. , also know their strengths, and can implement the entire interview process. Allen could see Hugo's nervousness, but the confidence displayed in the nervousness was more like an instinct, which also made Hugo in front of him like a piece of rough jade waiting to be carved, which made people full of expectations. Such Hugo has already reached some kind of agreement with the character of Charlie innately.

Although the content of Hugo's audition just now was only 30 seconds long, as he said, it fully showed the essence of Charlie's role. The image of honesty, kindness and freshness is full of students' bookishness, which makes people's eyes shine. Such Hugo vaguely allowed Allen to see the new actor full of infinite possibilities before the "Dead Poets Society" again.

Presumably director Martin and screenwriter Bo also saw this, and this is the first time today that they asked questions. This is a sign of satisfaction with Hugo.

Allen bowed his head and saw that Bo on his right had drawn a tick on Hugo's resume. She glanced at Bo and knew that Bo was satisfied with Hugo. Then Allen looked over again, right in front of Martin. I saw the dense record on the resume, and it can be seen that Martin was recording his opinion of Hugo throughout the audition process. What does this mean? That means Martin was already thinking about what would happen when Hugo was on set.

Sure enough, as soon as Martin raised his eyes, he met Allen's eyes, the smile in his eyes outlined a radian at the corner of his mouth, and then I saw Martin nodded slightly, and clicked on Hugo's resume, meaning "That's it. This is it." Martin believes that whether it is temperament or attitude, including Hugo's sincerity, he has successfully moved him. Hugo already has the potential of an excellent actor. The rest depends on the director and the crew in the process of cooperation. The sparks burst out.

However, Alan still hesitated a little, and that was the Hugo's Golden Raspberry Award. Although the Golden Raspberry Award is just an entertainment award and does not have a real authoritative nature, it is undeniable that the Golden Raspberry Award is still a deduction factor for producers, and Hugo has not many points. Well, being deducted by the Golden Raspberry Award, it is estimated that Universal Pictures, the producer of "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman", will be quite critical.

If this is a commercial movie, the Golden Raspberry Award may still be a factor for hype, but "smell the fragrance and know a woman" is not, a trophy for the worst actor is bound to become a hindrance. What's more, Hugo's poor performance in the past three works will also shake confidence in his acting skills. Who can guarantee that Hugo's wonderful performance today is not a flash of inspiration. After the filming of "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman", the bad acting at the Golden Raspberry Award level will return to normal?

Allen drew a circle on Hugo's resume where "Hudson's Eagle" was placed, then placed it between Beau and Martin to show them. Sure enough, Bo and Martin also hesitated, and couldn't help but pause.

Looking at the four people in front of them, none of them spoke, they just exchanged glances quietly. Hugo could also see the pen in their hands swaying on his resume. Hugo realized that he really really wanted to. To seize this opportunity, although he made some mistakes just now because of his nervousness, Hugo also knew that he was outstanding in some places, otherwise Martin and Bo would not have taken the initiative to speak.

Hugo knew that he could not give up. Since he had decided to do his best to fight for it, he had to show his "full strength". Giving up now is not Hugo's style.

"First... sir, and ma'am." Hugo spoke again to attract the attention of four people, including Lily, the representative of the Screen Actors Guild. He took another deep breath to calm down his nervousness and return to the At the beginning, I explained the state of Charlie's role, because Hugo knew that this was what he wanted and what he wanted to do, and he would not give up easily.

"I want to talk about my understanding of the film 'Scent of a Woman', I know it's not my job, but it's why I love this movie and why I want to be in this movie so much." Hugo doesn't know if his explanation is useful. Anyway, when he auditioned for a supporting role, he could not have such an opportunity, but now, he has come to Hollywood, he came to 1992, why not try hard to see Woolen cloth? At least, no one of the four people in front of him interrupted him, which was a good start.

"I love the 'Dead Poets Society' movie because it teaches us to have a free mind, fight for our dreams, and make our lives more meaningful, lest we find ourselves at the end of our lives I never lived at all." Hugo's tone was so determined, because he was so eager for today's opportunity, he would never surrender, he would rather fight until the last moment and fail, far better than paying Give up without trying.

"And 'smell the fragrance to know a woman' is teaching us to stick to our own principles and not to change our correct beliefs because of the pressure of the world and reality, otherwise, you will no longer be yourself." The speed of Hugo's speech Very fast, not only because he wanted to express his inner thoughts urgently, but also because at this moment his mind was occupied by this firm belief, there was no tension, no panic, no hesitation, just the belief of going forward. , "The students in these two films are all children in the preparatory school, and there are also clips of the school intimidating and enticing students to do things against their will!"

"In 'Dead Poets Society', the children reluctantly identified Mr. Keating (John. Keating); but in 'Scent of a Woman' Charlie insisted on his own principle - absolutely Don't betray friends!" Hugo said quickly, when he said excitement, he didn't raise his voice, but his light brown eyes were shining with crystal light, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was even more proud. People can't help but enter the rhythm of his speech, "I know that there are more and deeper contents discussed in the whole film of 'Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman', but from Charlie's point of view, the story he understands is the principle, maybe in the In the future, he will encounter countless difficulties and countless darkness, because the society will always exceed his imagination, but only by sticking to his own principles, he will not lose himself in this big world."

"So..." Having said this, Hugo finally paused and took a breath, "So I really want to be a part of this movie, no, I want to be Charlie, just like I wanted to be in the first place. Be like Neil."

Hugo's long series of words finally finished, he gasped slightly, not because he was tired, but because he was excited, he blinked his eyes and looked at the four interviewers in front of him. Hugo knew that he had done his best to fight for it, and the rest would be left to the other party to make a decision. If he succeeded, he would cheer; if he failed, he had no regrets.

Looking at Hugo in front of him, Martin showed a big smile, but he didn't say anything to Hugo, but turned to look at the two partners on his left, "How about you, are you willing to take on such a burden? consequences?"

Both Beau and Allen knew what Martin meant, and if they chose Hugo for the role of Charlie, it meant that they would have to bear the serious negative impact of the twelfth Golden Raspberry Awards. Although it has been a while since the Golden Raspberry Awards, once "Scent and Knowing a Woman" becomes Hugo's first work after "Hudson's Eagle", it is bound to become a huge target. This risk must be borne by the director, producer, screenwriter and the entire team of the production company.

This is not easy, it requires courage, a lot of courage.

I have to say that from the moment Hugo entered the door today, he attracted the attention of everyone present, and persuaded every interviewer in the most direct and sincere way. Bo shrugged and showed a smile, "As a screenwriter, I voted in favor. After all, this script has been prepared from the beginning, and Universal Pictures has not been optimistic about it. Even with Al's joining, nothing has changed. Now I will add a little more burden. , is nothing to me."

As a casting director, Allen has to serve the crew in the end. She naturally has no objection, not to mention that she has already nodded in agreement. Therefore, after getting the approval of the director, producer and screenwriter, Allen turned his head to look at the uneasy Hugo in front of him, smiled and said, "Hugo, your performance today is exceptional, and we are very grateful for your visit. , if there is news, we will notify you as soon as possible."

Hugo continued to wait for the following, but Allen had also stood up and walked to the door. Obviously, the interview was over. What? Is this the end? He heard that conversation just now, and almost thought he was about to succeed, but now it seems that he is not.

Choose one out of three hundred, is it really that difficult to break through?