Chapter 404 Chapter 404

Both Hugo and Joseph seemed to be in a bad mood, so they hung up the phone hastily and broke up in an unhappy manner. This is the first time the two have quarreled about work. Although it is said that the main responsibility lies with Joseph, after all, as an agent, he actually forgot about Hugo's work, which is very unfortunate; but Hugo was angry. , but there are more ideas.

The cooperation between Hugo and Joseph was very pleasant before. The two started to develop from nothing, and now they have experienced the crisis of the Golden Globe Award, including the friendship between the two has gradually stabilized. In addition to the working relationship, Also very good friends.

Although there was this accident this time, Hugo still thinks that Joseph is a good agent. He is responsible enough, humble enough and has enough learning ability. Give Joseph some time and he will surely become an excellent agent. It's as if Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have signed him now, and Nicolas Cage has picked him, although that's partly because of the additions of Hugo's excellent recent results. effect, but Joseph's own strength must also be recognized.

Hugo also believed that he and Joseph would have a good working relationship.

But this incident made Hugo realize that Joseph is an agent, and he will have more and more artists in the future. The time he allocates to each artist is limited, and naturally it is impossible to be as wholehearted as before. to plan for Hugo's work. Then in Hugo's work, the importance of managers and assistants is brought up again.

In fact, this is the correct way of working in Hollywood. Taking the path that Hugo will become an actor and singer in the future, Hugo will inevitably have a film agent, a music agent, and two agents from different companies. It is his job, and Hugo also needs the assistance of managers and assistants. Managers are actually a bridge to coordinate the communication between artists and managers.

For example, in the case of "The Shawshank Redemption" this time, even if Hugo himself was involved in the band's tour, the manager must stand up and follow up. The manager needs to be responsible for communicating with the film agent at any time to understand the situation, if necessary or even possible. Talk to Frank Darabont directly. Since the manager is the exclusive manager of the artist, he is fully responsible for the artist's work, so there will be no omissions. Even the film manager - Joseph forgot, the manager's reminders and follow-ups hold the manager accountable.

The American entertainment industry is such a huge operating machine. Every link is endlessly subdivided. Everyone performs their own duties and then joins hands to contribute to the entertainment industry. If it is further refined, then Hugo also needs a public relations agent, a bodyguard management, and a lawyer consultant; for some big-name artists, the managers may also be divided into music managers and film managers. This is also the source of why the real top brands will have a huge working team, and the backup team such as makeup artists and stylists is a larger additional part.

In such a large team, Joseph is only a film agent, and he can be in charge of Hugo's work very limited. Similar to the negligence this time, the possibility of reappearing in the future still exists.

So, it boils down to the manager's problem.

Joseph talked to Hugo about this matter as early as the end of last year. After that, Joseph also tried to find an assistant for Hugo. The search action also slowed down.

But the problem is that it is not so easy for Hugo to find a suitable manager. The relationship between managers and artists is close and intimate. Most artists choose their most trusted relatives or friends to serve, because managers can almost be said to be the first point of contact for artists, and they represent the image of the artist. Many artists have suffered a dramatic drop in their image or huge problems in their work because of the inappropriate behavior of their managers.

Now suddenly the problem is brought back to the manager, which puts Hugo under a lot of pressure. Looking at the brick in his hand, he weighed it in the palm of his hand, then put it on the window sill of the hotel, and walked downstairs. Originally, Hugo was going to sleep, and his eyes were about to open, but now he has no intention of falling asleep.

The night was dark, it was already 12:30, the night sky in Jacksonville was not as bright as Miami, but there were still countless stars dotted the night sky. It also calmed Hugo's irritable mood.

When it comes to choosing a manager, Hugo has always thought that it was a good idea for Joseph to be his manager. The two trust each other and cooperate very well. The most important thing is that the two people have a good understanding of the work and The attitudes are very close, which is very beneficial for long-term cooperation in the future. Joseph had been with Hugo before. In fact, he basically held the two jobs of a manager and an agent. Otherwise, generally speaking, the agent would not follow Hugo to film in Poland. Only the manager would. Many practical experiences have yielded good results.

But now it seems unlikely. Joseph still wants to become an agent. He now has three more actors under his command, and they all have promising prospects. As long as he is willing to work hard and work hard, success is not out of reach. So, for Joseph to give up his job as an agent and become Hugo's manager, it's even a step backwards, and no one would want to.

What about the others? Although Hugo's relationship with his father has eased now, Hugo also knows the truth. Adam's personality is definitely not suitable for being a manager, and he is not willing to leave Lanches; as for Lena... Hugo sometimes can't help but feel I was wondering if Lina had an accident, or had some unspeakable difficulties, or why she had not appeared for so many years, but unfortunately, Hugo didn't know the answer.

As for friends, Hugo came to Los Angeles to work hard at the age of fourteen. During this period, almost all the friends he met were insiders, not to mention whether there were any trustworthy friends. These insiders all had their own jobs, and they also They all hold their own dreams and want to develop their own careers. No one is willing to retire to become the manager of a star, not even a big director like Steven Spielberg.

This also puts Hugo in an awkward position: there is no suitable candidate to become a manager. In fact, the most practical situation is to find an assistant first. After all, managers can only be equipped by top big-name entertainers. Assistants are not only chores, but also housekeepers of trivial matters in the artist's life. It can also help the artist with a lot of things.

Assistant, assistant, assistant... Do you want to openly recruit for an assistant? This is too labor-intensive.

Hugo walked slowly in the dark, his mind was full of thoughts. It seems that after relying on "Sleepless in Seattle" to fight a beautiful turnaround, now he has encountered new problems. If it is not solved properly, there will be problems in the future. will be endless.

Not far away, there was a fire that was particularly conspicuous in the darkness. Originally, Hugo thought that the grass behind was on fire, but then he realized that the fire was not a flame, but the dark red of charcoal fire, and occasionally some flames. Just jump out. charcoal fire? Who will be grilling in the hotel parking lot at this time, or are there other possibilities?

Hugo boldly took a step towards the firelight, but only after two or three steps, he saw the familiar figure of Samora, which made Hugo laugh dumbly. Samora also seemed to have sensed the footsteps behind, looked back, noticed the person coming, and greeted warmly, "Hey, Hugo, do you want to eat barbecue?"

Samora was holding the baked ham in his hand at this time and was nibbling on it happily. He didn't speak very clearly, but he could clearly see his satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth.

As Hugo got closer, he could gradually feel the heat of the charcoal fire. Under the firelight, Samora's cheeks were covered with sweat, and on the charcoal fire, he was still leaning on various meats such as chicken wings and steak. , There is also a small stool on the ground, where the disgusted vegetables are placed.

"You really have willpower." Hugo sighed, it was summer and the middle of the night again, and Samora's thirst for food was still unstoppable, "What about Liam and Eli?" Although Hugo The ability to remember names is very poor, but the three young people followed along, Hugo also forcibly memorized their names, but he would never admit that he missed the name when he was in Orlando. As for the group of loyal fans who followed later, Hugo recognized the face, but the name was...

"Sleep." Samora said neatly, "I was also asleep, but I was woken up by hunger." After he bit the ham in his hand, he was scalded and his feet jumped on the spot, but his expression was in pain. Happy, "These were supposed to be prepared for the barbecue party tomorrow, and I took them out and ate them in advance."

"Haha, you really have your style." Hugo had to sigh, the energy of foodies is endless.

"Would you like to try it?" Samora said enthusiastically. "There's a sauce on the side that you can make yourself."

In fact, Hugo was not hungry at first, he was so sleepy that he wanted to sleep, but now watching Samora pick up another piece of chicken wing and eat it fragrantly, he couldn't help but start swallowing. Hugo was also rude, walked to the side, picked up the sauce and looked at it, then picked up the barbecue sauce and brushed it on the beef, the sound of sizzling made people drool, "You made all this by yourself. up?"

Samora shrugged, as if she thought this was a piece of cake, "Fifteen minutes is enough, there's nothing difficult." Hugo was stunned, but Samora said proudly, "Actually, I am the biggest My dream is to become a five-star chef, but I found that French cuisine must be learned in French, which is too troublesome, so I have to give up. I think, the things I have researched by myself are not bad.”

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