Chapter 970: 970

Richard Linklater had such a story in his mind.

A man and a woman met and saw the right eyes. They decided to find a place to explore each other's bodies, but it was a strange city, and they didn't find the right place the first time. Just as the two were on their way to the motel, the two had to start chatting.

This should have been the most taboo part of a night of passion, because chatting will touch a person's soul, and dialogue will reveal a person's heart, often destroying the pure physical attraction, and gradually losing interest. However, the two found each other even more attractive because chatting allowed them to discover the similarities and differences in each other.

So the two gave up going to the motel and instead looked for a bar to sit and chat. The conversation is going on, the love is heating up.

Richard thinks this is a good story, because this story can show the most essential things in love: whether human beings love each other because of the attraction of the body, or because of the attraction of the soul.

People who believe in love at first sight choose the former, because the attractiveness brought by appearance is irresistible; people who believe in seeing the truth over time choose the latter, because love is not only impulsive, but also needs management and ideological fit. Make love last long, and just be impulsive that's what animals are. Can only.

Such a story is worth chewing and savoring, but unfortunately, Richard has never been able to write this script, because he has been thinking about the difference between men and women, and on the same issue, the difference between men and women How different views should collide and how to complement each other is not an easy task. The lines are the decisive link for such a script.

Then Richard saw the script "Before Sunrise", from a strange and familiar name, Hugo Lancaster. Unfamiliar because he never knew Hugo could write a script; familiar because there were few residents of Los Angeles who didn't know him.

When Richard read the opening scene of "Before Sunrise", he couldn't help but fall in love with the script because the dialogue between the man and the woman was so hilarious that he couldn't stop. Richard read the entire script in one go. After reading it, he felt a bit late to meet him. He wanted to see Hugo for the first time, and he wanted to share all his thoughts with Hugo.

This was the first time Richard was interested in Hugo, otherwise he would not have any interest in such a talented but high-profile actor because he knew there was no possibility of them working together.

Last night, Richard wanted to rush over to Sunset Plaza after reading the script, but when he rushed out of the house, he realized that it was already 12:30 in the morning, obviously not a good time to visit a stranger he had never met. . So, Richard endured until today.

After meeting, Richard was uncontrollably nervous, but then he found out that Hugo was not high, he looked like the next door neighbor - of course, this neighbor was more like the handsome man in the movie, he Kind and gentle, self-joking with ease and humor, Richard quickly relaxed. This is a windfall.

"So, how did you come up with the idea of ​​creating such a script?" He was looking forward to this meeting very much. After relaxing a little, Richard's thoughts turned immediately, but the question came out, and before Hugo could answer, He said directly, "In fact, I have been trying to create a similar story before..."

Hugo had already opened his mouth, but Richard did not stop, Hugo could only continue to listen.

Hugo thinks this is indeed a very magical thing. His source of inspiration is "Before the Sunrise" shot by Richard, but now, the script of "Before the Sunrise" has become the version created by Hugo , However, Richard still had a similar idea, and it was also different from the version in Hugo's mind, which made the discussion between Hugo and Richard more and more heated, and burst out new inspiration again. The script is perfected.

The two of them were sitting in the hall, just as Hugo discussed the script with Charlize, Cameron, Alex, Joseph and others before, about "Before Sunrise", about the difference between men's and women's thoughts, and about life. Views and values ​​were discussed. Although two people only met for the first time, the sense of jerky and distance quickly disappeared. When people devote themselves to a topic, all other additional factors will disappear, just focus on on this topic.

The two of them even rummaged through the typewriter and recorded their thoughts in the hall. After the two of them had discussed all the issues, the two of them discovered that they were most satisfied with the beginning and the ending of the whole story. Especially the latter. As Charlize said at the beginning, this kind of ending is the most in line with the style of the story, and it is also the most perfect ending.

Richard relaxed, but after realizing that the topic was over, he couldn't help but feel a little restrained. He looked left and right, and said hesitantly, "So... do you have any thoughts on actors?"

Hugo pointed to Charlize who was sitting next to him reading the newly released script, "She is that girl, I am that boy."

Richard turned his head and saw Charlize with a clean face. At this time, Charlize had just woken up not long ago. She did not put on makeup, but simply tied her golden hair with shark clips, wearing a simple white dress and pajamas, no special dress, and even some sloppy, But she exudes a charming and lazy temperament, which makes people look at her more involuntarily.

Charlize looked up and smiled at Richard, waved his hand casually, and lowered his head again to focus on the script. But Richard smiled contentedly, "She really looks like Selena." On the contrary, Hugo didn't have the wind-drifting recklessness of Jesse. Compared with Jesse, Hugo was more It's sunny and more gentlemanly, and the wandering temperament is slightly lacking. However, Richard knew that Hugo was a good actor, and he believed that Hugo would be up to the job.

Hugo chuckled, "Selena can be considered to be based on her, fifty percent?" Hugo raised his tail slightly and said briskly.

"Then, you...?" Richard's gaze flicked back and forth between Hugo and Charlize, implying that it couldn't be more obvious.

"No, no, we're friends, friends." Hugo waved his hands and explained, "We all have our own dates. It's just that we often discuss these topics at home, and many of the content in the script is discussed by the two of us. content."

Richard realizes he's being rude, he's not too interested in gossip and naturally doesn't know that Hugo is now dating Cameron, so he asks a stupid question, "Sorry, I asked the wrong question. ."

"It's okay, we are all actors, professional actors." It was Charlize who spoke, and she looked at Hugo with a half-smile, with an uncontrollable smile on the corner of her mouth. In fact, imagine shooting opposite Hugo. is very interesting. If it was a year ago, she would have been very excited, but now, she can face it calmly, they are friends, this is a sure thing.

Hugo looked at Charlize's mocking smile and glared contemptuously, but Charlize glared back without showing weakness. Richard, who was sitting in the middle, said quickly, "Then, I think it would be great if I could be the director of this movie!"

But before Hugo cheered happily, Alex rushed over, "Director, can you help me arrange a role in this script? You know, it doesn't matter if you pass by."

Richard was immediately startled by Alex, stunned for a while, and before he had time to speak, he saw Hugo punch Alex hard, and then threw Alex like a corpse. After arriving on the ground next to him, he sat down next to Richard as if nothing had happened, "That's really good. I hope we can work together happily."

Richard couldn't help laughing, "By the way, in terms of investment, I mean the producer, is there no problem?" Richard realized that this was an important part. Because Hugo is just a screenwriter, if the producers don't want Richard to direct, then everything is for nothing.

"Yeah, no problem, David Geffen will be the producer, uh..." Hugo wanted to say it was produced by Geffen Films, but he wasn't sure if it was produced by DreamWorks , so he paused, then changed his mind and said, "He's going to invest $2.5 million, and we can go to Vienna to film the scene."

Richard has not yet reacted from the name "David Geffen" and heard "two and a half million". You must know that he has shot two works before, and even an investment of 100,000 has to be raised. After a long time, I got 2.5 million in one breath, which made Richard really excited, "Wow, are you serious? This is really good, I should think about where I need it. This money. Maybe we can shoot every scene on the spot to increase the authenticity, including pedestrians, passers-by, including the background..."

In the past, Richard used to make movies to save money every penny, but now he has suddenly become a rich man, and he is a little uncomfortable. Compared to David Geffen, the abundant cost makes him happier.

"So, when can we get to work?" Richard said impatiently, almost rolling up his sleeves and going to work right away.

Hugo shrugged, "Charlize has time, I... have time, maybe next week." Hugo is still not sure about the promotion schedule of Glory to the Dead. He remembered yesterday that Joseph told him that it was coming to an end, There will be no itinerary after that, but I still need to confirm. "So, I think you can start working on your shooting plan today..."

"Hugo! And me!" Alex was depressed.

But Hugo ignored him directly, "Oh, yes, I should let you and David see a room first, and Sally, we should have a meal, at least we need to communicate before shooting …”

"Hugo Lancaster! Woohoo..."