Chapter 45 045 Two Brokers
It was already early March when "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman" was completed. The filming took place for nearly six weeks. The ice and snow in New York was gradually replaced by the footsteps of spring. Hollywood experienced the excitement of the Grammys and Oscars. It also gradually returned to calm. After Hugo's life after crossing the road has experienced some bumps and displacement, he finally got used to it.
After returning to Los Angeles from New York, Hugo finally got some respite. In fact, using the word "breathing" is inaccurate, because Hugo has no job at all, and after the filming of "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman", he is completely idle.
With Hugo's current reputation and without Tracy's help, it is almost impossible to have a script that is willing to come to the door; although Joseph can continue to seek audition opportunities for Hugo, the second "scent of smell" "Women" is not so easy to find. Instead of constantly auditioning and being rejected, it is more practical to wait for the release of "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman", see the reaction of the media, and then seek a new job.
Of course, doing this is also risky. It is good to say that "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman" succeeds, but if the film also fails, or Hugo's performance did not wait for the affirmation of film critics, then Hugo's acting career It is estimated that it will continue to slide into the abyss.
To avoid this, as an agent, Joseph had to come up with something. In particular, the post-production of "Smell the Fragrance and Know a Woman" has just begun, and after that, it will depend on Universal Pictures' wink to arrange when the movie will be released. There will be a gap of at least half a year between them. Having been idle at home, they will soon be sitting on the mountain to eat empty.
But the problem returned to the original point: with Hugo's current reputation, there would be no jobs that would come to him. Joseph thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to start with small things first, to increase the exposure for Hugo, and see if it is possible to bring Hugo to work outside the film, such as TV series cameos, such as show performances.
Joseph was busy before returning to Los Angeles, and continued to be busy after returning, but it seemed that the progress was not very smooth.
Looking at Hugo who hung up the phone, Joseph hesitated for a long time, but he still made a decision, but he didn't say it immediately, but asked, "Why, still no one answers?"
Hugo frowned, then nodded.
Since that night with Charlize, Hugo went to New York immediately after that. After that, Hugo devoted himself to the filming of "Scent and Knowing a Woman", almost forgetting Charlize. Just over a month without any contact.
After returning to Los Angeles, Hugo thought about asking Charlize out for dinner again. After all, his friend in Los Angeles was also Charlize, but after three calls, no one answered. He almost thought that Charlize was moved. But when you think about it, it's no surprise that Charlize is a model, and February and March are one of the busiest seasons of the year for models. At this time, Hugo once again felt the inconvenience of the early 1990s. Without a mobile phone and a computer, it was really difficult to connect.
Putting Charlize's affairs behind him for a while, Hugo looked at Joseph again and said, "Forget it, let's talk about it another day. What's the matter, what are you doing? You're not going out today?" After returning to Los Angeles , Joseph has been running out frequently, and it can be seen that he is very busy.
Joseph paused, but still said, "I'm going to find Lang, do you want to go with me?" After hesitating and struggling for a long time, Joseph finally decided to seek the help of Lang Mayer. Joseph's time in the industry is still too short, and his contacts are very limited. Even if he uses the company's resources, it is not so easy to find a suitable exposure opportunity for Hugo.
After several tossing and turning, Joseph found that Lang had a movie premiere suitable for Hugo to attend. Although Joseph was very reluctant to ask Lang for help, because he was worried that the cooperative relationship with Hugo had finally progressed, and Hugo had another chance. If he is biased towards Lang, then his work during this period of time will be in vain, and the future road is even more promising.
But thinking about it carefully, Joseph knew that he did all this for Hugo, and hoped that Hugo could get rid of the current predicament as soon as possible and seek development. Of course, the further step was to make him an agent. The help of Joseph can achieve this goal, and Joseph feels that he still has to work hard, because he knows that this is what an agent should do. Joseph is also gradually becoming a qualified agent.
For Ron Mayer, Hugo had heard of it for a long time, but had never seen it. In fact, after crossing over, Hugo took the initiative to know only two friends: Charlize and Leonardo, but now Charlize can't get in touch, and Leonardo has been in contact with other than "smell the fragrance and know a woman". There is no chance to meet each other. As for the crew that just ended, it is very pleasant to get along. So thinking about it carefully, Hugo also thinks that he should be more proactive. Now that he has crossed over, he should try his best to adapt to the life here.
So Hugo nodded, "Okay, let's go together."
Hugo's neat answer made Joseph secretly sigh in his heart: It seems that Hugo's trust in Lang has not completely subsided. He originally thought it would be different after the Golden Raspberry Award, but... However, Joseph quickly adjusted his mentality. After all, this was the one he took the initiative to ask Hugo if he wanted to go together, so there was no need to keep struggling.
"Why do you want to see Lang? Is there anything?" Hugo asked curiously. In fact, Hugo only knew some simple things about the relationship between Lang, Joseph and his predecessor, but the specific inside story was I don't understand. But this does not prevent Hugo from making a judgment: his current manager is Joseph, he and Lang are not bound by any interests, and they are not friends, so it seems that there is no need to meet.
Joseph did not answer, but took the lead and left the house. Hugo followed closely, closed the door of the room, and walked downstairs with Joseph, and then he heard Joseph muffled in front of him, "Go talk a job."
Hugo pouted and didn't quite understand what Joseph was saying. His manager was Joseph, so why should he go to Lang when talking about work? Could it be that Lang's artists have jobs to offer him? Originally, Hugo was curious and wanted to ask, but after seeing Joseph's serious expression, he closed his mouth.
Looking at the white Volkswagen Golf in front of me, although Hugo strongly suspected that it would fall apart at any time when I took it for the first time, but after a long ride, I felt that this car was also very good. You must know that in the 21st century, there are still people who are keen to collect such antique cars. When the retro style is the most violent, owning a car with such characteristics of the times is also a manifestation of taste, and now Hugo is sitting In this car, there is an illusion of pulling the wind—except for the occasional jolt.
Thinking that he was about to visit the International Innovation Management Company for the first time, Hugo's curiosity could not help but start to rise again, but this curiosity could not ask Joseph, Hugo could only go around in his mind, not knowing the top in the United States What will one of the three major brokerage companies look like, will it be magnificent, will it be spectacular...
After crossing Beverly Hills and going southwest along Santa Monica Boulevard, you can see Century City (Century. City), the most densely populated residential community in Los Angeles, where Constellation. Boulevard is located. In the middle of Century Park (Century.Park) in the area, lush green can be seen all around. On Constellation Avenue, many entertainers have chosen to live here - it is neither as expensive as the housing in Beverly Hills, but it is not far from the center of Hollywood, and the comprehensive community facilities around it are the icing on the cake. .
The International Innovation Management Company arranged its headquarters on Constellation Avenue. It took less than a quarter of an hour to drive from Joseph's residence to the company. The distance is quite close. This road passes through Beverly Hills and Century City. Many artists are also very convenient for the company's business development.
Joseph turned the car into Constellation Avenue. Hugo soon saw a towering glass building with at least 30 floors. It was an office building at a glance, but there was no name marked around the building. Hugo Can't help but guess, "This entire building is owned by the International Innovation Management Company?"
"Yes." Joseph said simply and clearly, which made Hugo's mouth stiff before closing.
Hugo thought he knew the company well enough, but now it seems that International Innovation Management is much bigger than he thought. You are the top brokerage company in the United States, and the businesses and artists under the International Innovation Management Company are definitely much larger than Hugo imagined.
Joseph didn't notice Hugo's strangeness. He skillfully drove the car into the parking lot, and then took Hugo into the elevator. The elevator flew straight up and finally stopped on the twenty-third floor.
After entering the floor, Hugo kept looking at the busy scene around him. In fact, this place is no different from any ordinary company, except that the office space is basically composed of transparent glass offices, and there is a corner for assistants outside. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary.
"Why, so curious, as if you've never been here before?" Joseph said casually when he saw Hugo's appearance.
Hugo suddenly realized that he had let down his guard again, but this time he was not nervous, "No, it's just that I haven't come here for a long time, and I feel that there are some new faces here." It has been almost two months since he crossed over, such a long time. It's normal for there to be personnel changes, and the entertainment industry has always been the fastest to change and poach new jobs, even behind the scenes.
Joseph nodded in agreement. Immediately, Joseph's footsteps stopped at the door of an office. Hugo guessed that this should be Ron Meyer's office, but Joseph stood at the door and said to the assistant next to him, "Who are you?"