Chapter 1130： Long-lost audition
"Steven? Why are you here?" Hugo looked around. After seeing no other familiar figures in the restaurant, he hesitated to walk to Steven Spielberg, "You are pure The one who came to eat is still..."
Hugo is now a top superstar. He no longer needs the company of his agent when participating in auditions. It is more like a courtesy and communication in social situations. The meeting between him and the director or producer is like meeting friends in private. Chat and communicate at the local level, and then the brokers will communicate over the phone to determine whether the final cooperation can be achieved.
Therefore, neither Joseph nor Rick showed up today, and Hugo came to the appointment by taxi alone.
Steven picked up the napkin and pursed his mouth. A half-eaten chocolate cake was placed in front of him. He smiled and looked at Hugo. "I have been forbidden to eat sweets at home, so I need to go out occasionally. Relax, you won't tell Kate, will you?"
Hugo pursed his mouth, shrugged his shoulders slightly, "If Kate didn't invite me to the family dinner..." Then he pulled the chair away and sat down calmly. Seeing Steven so relaxed and not rejecting Hugo's appearance, Hugo knew that the person who met today is probably Steven.
Hugo and Steven are already very familiar. Since watching the nfl draft meeting last year, their private gatherings have gradually increased. Kate Capshaw has invited Hugo to visit their home many times before and after. , In one of them Hugo also brought Cameron Diaz to attend. So Hugo is very casual and relaxed in front of Steven.
This is a wonderful thing. When "Schindler's List" was filmed, Steven was Hugo's immediate boss. Steven was in control of Hugo's life and death, and he would not allow Hugo to challenge his authority. But in just two years, the two have become friends because of a series of fate—the establishment of DreamWorks and the strong rise of Hugo.
"What's the recommendation of this restaurant?" Hugo no longer rushed to talk about work, calmly picked up the menu and prepared to order.
"Pancakes?" Steven raised his tail slightly.
Hugo rolled his eyes, "Is this your best recommendation?" It sounded too shabby.
Steven shrugged, "You should never expect too much from the American diet, otherwise you will lie on the bed because you are too fat and wait to die." A sentence made Hugo solemnly nodded. Recognized.
Eventually Hugo ordered an apple pie, which made Steven laugh. In terms of calories, apple pie is probably more heavy than pancakes.
"You didn't notice the list of screenwriters, did you?" The two people chatted about the trivial matters of Steven's house. After all the food was served, Steven changed the subject.
Hugo cut open the pie on the plate with a knife, looked at the solid filling inside, and began to worry whether he could not finish such a big one. Hearing Steven’s topic, Hugo paused, "Uh...you mean'Mission Impossible'?" When I looked up, I saw Steven's eyes, as if saying, "Nonsense," Hugo. He chuckled and smiled, "No, I didn't notice."
Hugo really forgot about it.
"Steven Zelian and Robert Downey." Steven didn't say much, he said two names directly, and Hugo suddenly realized it.
Hugo really didn't expect that the screenwriter lineup of "Mission Impossible" is so huge, it is no wonder that the first film story is so wonderful and commendable.
Steven Zelian is the screenwriter of "Schindler's List". After getting the Oscar statuette, he began to transform last year and created the commercial action movie "Schindler's Chase", which won an acclaim. This time, "Mission Impossible" obviously continued this trend.
Steven is one of the main screenwriters, which is why Steven appeared in the restaurant today. Hugo suddenly remembered that the relationship between Steven and Paramount has always been very good. The Raiders of the Lost Ark series is one of Paramount’s signatures, and when DreamWorks was split and sold in 2005, Paramount Just took in the film department of DreamWorks. Obviously, Paramount hopes to make Hugo the protagonist of "Mission Impossible" through Steven and Hugo's personal relationship. This is a positive sign.
Robert Downey, this has nothing to do with the future Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. This is the famous screenwriter who once wrote "Chinatown". Hugo shouldn't be unfamiliar with this name, because Robert and Sidney Pollack have a personal relationship with him. He created the work "Sugar Coated Trap"-they rejected Hugo and chose Tom Cruise.
Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, "Is it because I think too much, or are you really suggesting something?" When Steven mentioned the business, the first thing he mentioned was the screenwriter, if he wanted to lead himself to appear here. The reason is that Steven Zelian is enough. But Steven also mentioned Robert Downey, which seemed to have deep meaning.
Steven laughed, "You are very keen now, it seems that you have experienced a lot of things in Hollywood." This is agreeing with Hugo's guess, "Donny prefers Cruise to appear, he is also Talking with Cruise."
History is really a very interesting thing. Although Hugo, the little butterfly, is using his own power to change the trajectory of history, many times there seems to be an invisible hand to dismiss history from its original trajectory. The movie "Butterfly Effect" proves this view.
It seems to be the same now, Hugo was still worried before that, he took Tom Cruise's "Mission Impossible", whether Tom's career as an actor would be greatly affected in the future. But now it seems that Hugo does not need to worry about the future for the time being, maybe he has no way to steal "Mission Impossible" from Tom.
"Strong opponent, strong opponent..." Hugo nodded and sighed again and again.
Steven also chuckled lightly, "You really don't have the advantage."
"Mission: Impossible" has no acting test, so Hugo's advantage is not obvious. This is a work that tests the actor’s box office appeal and action skills, so Tom’s accumulated heritage over the past ten years is indeed not inferior to the numerous brilliant Hugos created in the past three years, and in terms of contacts, Tom has a great advantage.
"So, why did you think of starring in such a work?" Steven curiously said, "I originally thought that after'Life and Death Speed', you would want to change to another theme."
Indeed, in the seven works that Hugo has starred in since 1992, there will be big or small differences in the themes, and each time the role will continue to challenge himself. From this perspective, "Mission Impossible" should not be Hugo's priority.
Hugo did not answer this question head-on, but he smiled, "I think your question should be, why is it'Mission Impossible' instead of'Men in Black'?"
"Wow, I thought that script wasn't in your hands." Steven laughed exaggeratedly.
Hugo forkped a piece of pie and said seriously, "Steven, are you serious? The script you are submitting to me now is really terrible. It's disappointing. The structure of the story is Not bad, but the details and rhythm control are just a mess."
Steven frowned slightly, "Is it that scary?"
Hugo nodded naturally, "You should read the script again. You know, the script of'Mission Impossible' is very good, and it is not inferior to the'Speed of Life'."
Steven pondered for a moment, "I will let Ed modify the script again." Ed Solomon (ed.) is the screenwriter of "Men in Black", "If the modification is finished, would you like to read the script again? ?"
Hugo laughed directly, "Does Paramount know what you are doing?"
Steven shrugged innocently, and then changed the subject, "So, do you have any requirements for the'Mission Impossible' crew? I think they are very willing to meet your requirements."
"I thought it was Paramount's audition for me today." Hugo said with a smile.
Steven shook his right hand. "No, no, now Paramount is fighting for you and Tom. You are the one taking the initiative."
Hugo thought about it seriously. Before that, he hadn't really asked the crew to do anything. Even though the crew of "Life and Death Hour" asked for Hugo to play, because of the limitation of the script, there was no way to give Hugo too much attention. What a loose choice. But this time is obviously different. The wealthy Paramount is committed to creating a "Mission Impossible" and is definitely willing to open up the conditions.
"So what does Paramount demand of me? I know, this is a deal, and it must not be paid unilaterally." Hugo is no longer a rookie, so he is not so easily moved by these verbal conditions.
Steven didn't mind, shrugged, "I'm not sure... let you go to the gym again?"
Although Hugo's figure is not thin, it is not a strong one, even though he has appeared in several action movies. Although "Mission Impossible" does not require a body like the "Terminator", it is also stronger than "Life and Death Speed".
Hugo looked thoughtful, "At least I know the direction I should strive for." A sentence made Steven laugh.
But Hugo could not help but think of one thing, "Mission Impossible" as Tom's masterpiece series, but also Tom's first work to change the style of play.
Prior to this, Tom had repeatedly appeared in "Born on July 4th", "The Good Boy Is Crazy", "Rain Man", "Sugar Coated Trap" and other works of different styles, but "Mission Impossible" has become famous. After that, Tom's actor's path became narrower and narrower, especially after 2005, heroic action movies have almost become the only choice on Tom's list of actors. When George Clooney and Brad Pitt gradually turned behind the scenes and became directors or producers, Tom was still fighting on the front line-and gradually came to a dead end.
Thinking of this, Hugo couldn't help but feel a little amused: If Tom knew the future, would he still insist on choosing "Mission Impossible"? Similarly, if Hugo starred in "Mission Impossible" and gradually became the leader of the series, will his future play path become narrower and narrower, and with the advancing of time, it will become more and more difficult to refuse?
Hugo is now a top superstar. He no longer needs the company of his agent when participating in auditions. It is more like a courtesy and communication in social situations. The meeting between him and the director or producer is like meeting friends in private. Chat and communicate at the local level, and then the brokers will communicate over the phone to determine whether the final cooperation can be achieved.
Therefore, neither Joseph nor Rick showed up today, and Hugo came to the appointment by taxi alone.
Steven picked up the napkin and pursed his mouth. A half-eaten chocolate cake was placed in front of him. He smiled and looked at Hugo. "I have been forbidden to eat sweets at home, so I need to go out occasionally. Relax, you won't tell Kate, will you?"
Hugo pursed his mouth, shrugged his shoulders slightly, "If Kate didn't invite me to the family dinner..." Then he pulled the chair away and sat down calmly. Seeing Steven so relaxed and not rejecting Hugo's appearance, Hugo knew that the person who met today is probably Steven.
Hugo and Steven are already very familiar. Since watching the nfl draft meeting last year, their private gatherings have gradually increased. Kate Capshaw has invited Hugo to visit their home many times before and after. , In one of them Hugo also brought Cameron Diaz to attend. So Hugo is very casual and relaxed in front of Steven.
This is a wonderful thing. When "Schindler's List" was filmed, Steven was Hugo's immediate boss. Steven was in control of Hugo's life and death, and he would not allow Hugo to challenge his authority. But in just two years, the two have become friends because of a series of fate—the establishment of DreamWorks and the strong rise of Hugo.
"What's the recommendation of this restaurant?" Hugo no longer rushed to talk about work, calmly picked up the menu and prepared to order.
"Pancakes?" Steven raised his tail slightly.
Hugo rolled his eyes, "Is this your best recommendation?" It sounded too shabby.
Steven shrugged, "You should never expect too much from the American diet, otherwise you will lie on the bed because you are too fat and wait to die." A sentence made Hugo solemnly nodded. Recognized.
Eventually Hugo ordered an apple pie, which made Steven laugh. In terms of calories, apple pie is probably more heavy than pancakes.
"You didn't notice the list of screenwriters, did you?" The two people chatted about the trivial matters of Steven's house. After all the food was served, Steven changed the subject.
Hugo cut open the pie on the plate with a knife, looked at the solid filling inside, and began to worry whether he could not finish such a big one. Hearing Steven’s topic, Hugo paused, "Uh...you mean'Mission Impossible'?" When I looked up, I saw Steven's eyes, as if saying, "Nonsense," Hugo. He chuckled and smiled, "No, I didn't notice."
Hugo really forgot about it.
"Steven Zelian and Robert Downey." Steven didn't say much, he said two names directly, and Hugo suddenly realized it.
Hugo really didn't expect that the screenwriter lineup of "Mission Impossible" is so huge, it is no wonder that the first film story is so wonderful and commendable.
Steven Zelian is the screenwriter of "Schindler's List". After getting the Oscar statuette, he began to transform last year and created the commercial action movie "Schindler's Chase", which won an acclaim. This time, "Mission Impossible" obviously continued this trend.
Steven is one of the main screenwriters, which is why Steven appeared in the restaurant today. Hugo suddenly remembered that the relationship between Steven and Paramount has always been very good. The Raiders of the Lost Ark series is one of Paramount’s signatures, and when DreamWorks was split and sold in 2005, Paramount Just took in the film department of DreamWorks. Obviously, Paramount hopes to make Hugo the protagonist of "Mission Impossible" through Steven and Hugo's personal relationship. This is a positive sign.
Robert Downey, this has nothing to do with the future Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. This is the famous screenwriter who once wrote "Chinatown". Hugo shouldn't be unfamiliar with this name, because Robert and Sidney Pollack have a personal relationship with him. He created the work "Sugar Coated Trap"-they rejected Hugo and chose Tom Cruise.
Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, "Is it because I think too much, or are you really suggesting something?" When Steven mentioned the business, the first thing he mentioned was the screenwriter, if he wanted to lead himself to appear here. The reason is that Steven Zelian is enough. But Steven also mentioned Robert Downey, which seemed to have deep meaning.
Steven laughed, "You are very keen now, it seems that you have experienced a lot of things in Hollywood." This is agreeing with Hugo's guess, "Donny prefers Cruise to appear, he is also Talking with Cruise."
History is really a very interesting thing. Although Hugo, the little butterfly, is using his own power to change the trajectory of history, many times there seems to be an invisible hand to dismiss history from its original trajectory. The movie "Butterfly Effect" proves this view.
It seems to be the same now, Hugo was still worried before that, he took Tom Cruise's "Mission Impossible", whether Tom's career as an actor would be greatly affected in the future. But now it seems that Hugo does not need to worry about the future for the time being, maybe he has no way to steal "Mission Impossible" from Tom.
"Strong opponent, strong opponent..." Hugo nodded and sighed again and again.
Steven also chuckled lightly, "You really don't have the advantage."
"Mission: Impossible" has no acting test, so Hugo's advantage is not obvious. This is a work that tests the actor’s box office appeal and action skills, so Tom’s accumulated heritage over the past ten years is indeed not inferior to the numerous brilliant Hugos created in the past three years, and in terms of contacts, Tom has a great advantage.
"So, why did you think of starring in such a work?" Steven curiously said, "I originally thought that after'Life and Death Speed', you would want to change to another theme."
Indeed, in the seven works that Hugo has starred in since 1992, there will be big or small differences in the themes, and each time the role will continue to challenge himself. From this perspective, "Mission Impossible" should not be Hugo's priority.
Hugo did not answer this question head-on, but he smiled, "I think your question should be, why is it'Mission Impossible' instead of'Men in Black'?"
"Wow, I thought that script wasn't in your hands." Steven laughed exaggeratedly.
Hugo forkped a piece of pie and said seriously, "Steven, are you serious? The script you are submitting to me now is really terrible. It's disappointing. The structure of the story is Not bad, but the details and rhythm control are just a mess."
Steven frowned slightly, "Is it that scary?"
Hugo nodded naturally, "You should read the script again. You know, the script of'Mission Impossible' is very good, and it is not inferior to the'Speed of Life'."
Steven pondered for a moment, "I will let Ed modify the script again." Ed Solomon (ed.) is the screenwriter of "Men in Black", "If the modification is finished, would you like to read the script again? ?"
Hugo laughed directly, "Does Paramount know what you are doing?"
Steven shrugged innocently, and then changed the subject, "So, do you have any requirements for the'Mission Impossible' crew? I think they are very willing to meet your requirements."
"I thought it was Paramount's audition for me today." Hugo said with a smile.
Steven shook his right hand. "No, no, now Paramount is fighting for you and Tom. You are the one taking the initiative."
Hugo thought about it seriously. Before that, he hadn't really asked the crew to do anything. Even though the crew of "Life and Death Hour" asked for Hugo to play, because of the limitation of the script, there was no way to give Hugo too much attention. What a loose choice. But this time is obviously different. The wealthy Paramount is committed to creating a "Mission Impossible" and is definitely willing to open up the conditions.
"So what does Paramount demand of me? I know, this is a deal, and it must not be paid unilaterally." Hugo is no longer a rookie, so he is not so easily moved by these verbal conditions.
Steven didn't mind, shrugged, "I'm not sure... let you go to the gym again?"
Although Hugo's figure is not thin, it is not a strong one, even though he has appeared in several action movies. Although "Mission Impossible" does not require a body like the "Terminator", it is also stronger than "Life and Death Speed".
Hugo looked thoughtful, "At least I know the direction I should strive for." A sentence made Steven laugh.
But Hugo could not help but think of one thing, "Mission Impossible" as Tom's masterpiece series, but also Tom's first work to change the style of play.
Prior to this, Tom had repeatedly appeared in "Born on July 4th", "The Good Boy Is Crazy", "Rain Man", "Sugar Coated Trap" and other works of different styles, but "Mission Impossible" has become famous. After that, Tom's actor's path became narrower and narrower, especially after 2005, heroic action movies have almost become the only choice on Tom's list of actors. When George Clooney and Brad Pitt gradually turned behind the scenes and became directors or producers, Tom was still fighting on the front line-and gradually came to a dead end.
Thinking of this, Hugo couldn't help but feel a little amused: If Tom knew the future, would he still insist on choosing "Mission Impossible"? Similarly, if Hugo starred in "Mission Impossible" and gradually became the leader of the series, will his future play path become narrower and narrower, and with the advancing of time, it will become more and more difficult to refuse?
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