Nine Hundred and Fifty-Eight Perseverance

Alfonso Cuaron, who was standing in front of him, was really embarrassed. A black windbreaker jacket wrapped tightly around the body, still unable to stop the raging wind, and the whole person was shivering; neat short curly hair, now messy into a bird's nest, even the beard has become vicissitudes many.

In just half an hour, Alfonso seemed to have rapidly aged ten years, and the pair of black-rimmed glasses could not hide his embarrassment.

As Renly was waiting for the traffic light at the crosswalk, he noticed a figure approaching from the entrance of the Almeida Theater, and his first reaction thought it was a homeless person; then when he realized it was Alfonso, he was really startled, " Mr. Cuaron, are you alright?" Renly hurried forward, "Are you okay now?"

Alfonso waved his hand and shook his head again, but he couldn't recognize what it meant, and then he said again, "I just want...Ah!" Suddenly he sneezed heavily, and he hurriedly covered it with his hands He stopped, "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I just wanted to talk to you."

"What?" Ren Li was stunned for a while, wondering if it was because he was too tired today, or because it was too cold in the middle of the night, and his brain was obviously not working very fast.

Such a scene is so absurd and funny that there is an urge to laugh deep inside; but Renly knows that Alfonso's physical condition is no joke, so he restrains his smile, "We can talk tomorrow, and then again. Or you come into the theater, but..."

But it's too late to say anything.

He raised his head and looked back and forth. It is now approaching two o’clock, and the West End is gradually quieting down. Compared with New York, London is not a city with extremely rich nightlife, and bars are a common choice for people; not far away, fans who are leaving one after another are taking taxis , taxis are estimated to be in short supply for a while.

In the early morning, everything is not very convenient.

Look away to see how bad Alfonso is. The refusal was still unutterable, and after all, Renly expressed his kindness, "You need to keep warm now. Otherwise, you will be sick. April and May in London are always so troublesome, You have to pay attention to your body again and again.”

"Renly?" On the street, the engine sounded from far to near, and Matthew's cry rang out in the cold night, and asked with concern, "Is everything okay?"

Renly nodded, just thought for a moment, and then politely extended an invitation to Alfonso, "Otherwise, let's sit in the car first, you need to warm up, if there's anything, we'll talk slowly. ,how do you feel?"

"God, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry." Alfonso's face was full of apologies, but when he spoke, he sneezed two more times and suddenly became incoherent.

"Sorry. Uh, I mean, thank you."

Renly waved his hand to indicate that it was all right; he quickly walked to the side of the car and opened the rear door, "Don't worry. You need a warm place to relax right now. I'm just doing my best." As for the specific situation after that, After such a state of chaos has calmed down, they can communicate slowly again.

After watching Alfonso get into the car, Renly circled to the passenger seat and then got into the car.

As soon as he got in the car, Matthew took the initiative to hand Renly the tissue, then turned the steering wheel skillfully, and slowly left the Almeida Theater.

...

After using more than a dozen pieces of paper, the warm air slowly blowing from the inside of the car gradually restored Alfonso's vitality. It seemed that he was just a little cold, and he was fine for the time being; however, with his messy hair, red nose and haggard face, it could still be seen that he really suffered tonight.

"Welcome to London," Renly joked. Although the weather in New York is also very bad, in comparison, the unpredictability of London is always difficult to guard against. It's hard to imagine that June is now within reach.

Alfonso let out a long sigh, and when he regained his senses, his brain started to spin again, "God, god, what the hell have I done. Sorry, Renly, I'm really sorry, please forgive my rudeness. I know that you have a performance tomorrow, and you are very tired tonight. You must have a good rest. I am really sorry for the inconvenience caused by my behavior."

Alfonso rubbed his temples, "They always say, I'm too impulsive, and now I finally understand what it means."

"Calm down, calm down." Renly could genuinely feel Alfonso's apology and annoyance, he couldn't help chuckling, "For now, you didn't cause any inconvenience, you just got into my car. That's it. If you feel embarrassed, you can say thank you, this is Matthew, my friend; this is Alfonso, a wonderful director."

In Renly's relaxed introduction, the flustered atmosphere gradually returned to normal, Matthew and Alfonso briefly expressed their greetings, and then Renly continued, "You chose to stay and didn't leave. Is there a problem?"

Alfonso looked embarrassed, "Jesus Christ. I should go back to the hotel, sorry, I sincerely apologize. You put me on the side of the road, I will stop a taxi and go back to the hotel. What's the matter? , I will contact you formally through your agent later. Please forgive my rudeness and recklessness."

Alfonso Cuaron is not a random unknown in the industry. He has been nominated for an Oscar. He directed "Harry Potter". He has worked with many big names. He is not a top director, but he is not a nationality. An anonymous little director. At this moment, Alfonso's performance is not at all pretentious, showing a pure heart without hiding.

Yes, Alfonso was reckless, impulsive, and created chaos. If possible, Renly just wanted to go home now, take a hot bath, and rest early, all of which Renly would not deny. But now, Renly is willing to give Alfonso a chance to listen, as an actor to a director.

"Director. Why don't you continue to apologize for the time being, but tell me why you chose to stay, are you waiting for me? I thought we had ended our conversation backstage." Renly raised He raised his eyes and looked at Alfonso through the rearview mirror in the dim line of sight, and said sincerely.

The lights in the car were turned off, and only the street lights outside the window were on, but in the dimness, Alfonso could feel Renly's sincerity and seriousness. He raised his hands, as if he wanted to express something, but It still fell heavily, slapped on the thigh, and made a crisp sound.

"I... uh..." Alfonso hesitated for a while, sorted out his thoughts, and then said.

"I just thought, I know that your schedule is full now, and I also know that you may not be able to arrange a schedule in a short time, but I can wait. I mean, this movie, you are the best Candidates. Honestly, I can't think of a more suitable candidate than you. So, you can play with confidence. After the West End, Broadway, it's no problem. I'll start shooting when you have a schedule. "

After repeating the ramble, Alfonso didn't hear the answer, and then felt a little guilty, and couldn't help but add, "I just wanted to tell you this; I'm waiting at the door of the theater." The subordinate of the two sentences The relationship seems to be wrong, it should be reversed, and there is no conjunction, but the meaning is made clear.

Renly opened his mouth slightly, not knowing how to express it for a while, and then saw Matthew cast a meaningful look, which made Renly laugh dumbly, and looked at Alfonso again, "Thank you. I mean it. But…are you sure? I might not be free until September, October, or even…”

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Without waiting for Renly to continue, Alfonso said decisively, "This film is different from all my previous works, all the focus is on the protagonist, without any It is an exaggeration to say that the success and failure of the performance determines the quality and height of the whole work, and I need a good actor. Now, I have found it, so it is worth the wait, you are the perfect choice.”

There is such a small detail. When talking about the topic of the movie, Alfonso's words were endless. Although there were still grammatical errors, the whole conversation flowed smoothly and without pause. The excitement and excitement, the concentration and devotion seemed to explode in the brain. Like the big bang, all the passion/passion is vented.

"I have to admit, it's an honor for any actor to receive such an accolade." Renly chuckled, "You know, you remind me of another director, Drake. - Doremus, director of 'Crazy Love.' He was so... enthusiastic when he was in Telluride."

Alfonso and Drake are two completely different looks, but at this time, the simple and honest temperament of the two people, as well as their obsession with movies, has awakened the memory in Renly's mind.

"So, I thought, maybe we should sit down and talk." Renly stretched out an olive branch. In the rearview mirror, he could see a very excited Alfonso, almost jumping up, Renly added quickly, "But not tonight. I need to rest tonight. Let's make an appointment on Sunday, Sunday, and we'll sit down and have a good talk."

Immediately, Renly thought of Sunday's agreement, Bill Skarsgard, Tom Holland, they will all come.

"Would you like us to have brunch together on Sunday morning?" Renly decided on the spot.

"Of course, there is no problem! My time is open all the time, just choose according to your itinerary." Alfonso still seems to be actively cooperating, the excitement between words can no longer be hidden, and he begins to sharpen his fists. Rub your palms up.

Although it was only the first time we met today, Renly had already begun to like Alfonso. This director is kind of cute.

"Director, where is your hotel? We'll take you back now." Renly said with a smile, and before Alfonso refused, he resumed the conversation, "It's not easy to get a taxi in the early hours of the morning in London. Since Now that you're in the car, why don't you drop by. At least, let me have a chance to say thank you."

Alfonso seems to have no reason to refuse.