Chapter 1452： Big ship invitation

"Special effects are not my credit." Hugo said with a smile, "My job is to do my own performance, and then give these high-tech work to professionals, I hope they will give me a perfect Karl-Earl Image."

James chuckled lightly and looked at Steven, "You told me before that Hugo is a humorous guy, and I finally saw it today." Steven shrugged, his face faint. James smiled, and then James turned his head and looked at Hugo again, "I heard that this work is about to be completed, how about it, what plans do you have next?"

Hugo raised his eyebrows lightly, "I don't know for the time being, maybe I will take a rest for a while?" The smile on the corner of his mouth rose, "I'm thinking about whether to pick up a few more scripts before this work is released to avoid it. After the movie was released, the box office went down, and I needed to rest at home for a long time...a long time."

Hugo's ridicule made Steven and James laugh. James took over, "Then this is good news for the film company. "Hugo Open Choice" is expected to be very lively for a while. "James' relaxed words made the atmosphere more lively, "I'm thinking, should I act first?"

"Thank you, it's my honor." Hugo smiled and expressed his politeness.

James noticed Hugo's politeness and knew that Hugo was not serious, so he narrowed his smile a little, "Hugo, I'm serious."

Hugo saw James's expression, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but pause for a while, "James, what do you mean? I don't quite understand."

At this time Hugo noticed James' actions and demeanor. Since the four-person deck in "cut" is not a square, it is not the way that everyone sits on one edge, but a rectangular table with two chairs side by side, so after James came over, he sat side by side with Hugo .

At this time, James turned his whole body sideways, two-thirds of his body turned towards Hugo, his entire attention was on Hugo, and his eyes were staring at Hugo intently. The faint sense of oppression made the rain. Guo felt the pressure. Obviously, James’ main goal today is not Steven, but Hugo.

Originally, Hugo didn't pay attention at all, just as a joke in daily communication, and always responded with a ridiculous tone, but now it seems that James is not at all polite. Looking back carefully, James is setting the stage for the topic just now, intentionally or unintentionally.

Thinking of this, Hugo cast his gaze at Steven in surprise, as if saying, "Didn't James appear by accident? What's the matter? It seems that he came specifically for me?" Especially with Just now, when the restaurant manager asked for an autograph, Hugo felt that tonight was a conspiracy.

Steven had an innocent expression on his face. Those innocent eyes looked at Hugo without evasiveness from behind the glasses, indicating his ignorance. Seeing Steven’s face, Hugo only felt the urge to roll his eyes swept over him. Although he had known Steven for three years, Hugo really didn’t realize that Steven had such a side.

The exchange of eyes between Hugo and Steven was a momentary event. James noticed this little detail, but did not interrupt. Instead, he paused. When Hugo looked at him again, he explained it. , "You should know from George, I am preparing a magnificent masterpiece, I think you come to play the male lead, this is a very good idea."

James’ words are simple and clear, and he can feel his strong self-confidence in a few words. He didn’t even ask Hugo’s opinion, as if he was certain that Hugo would not reject him.

Hugo looked at James in front of him, thoughtful, but it was not the right time to think, so he chuckled lightly, "A magnificent masterpiece? It seems that there are many similarities with the work I am shooting. If you don't mind, can you tell me more details?"

James didn’t seem to expect Hugo to interpret it in this way, but Hugo’s request was also very reasonable, so he didn’t hesitate, and then he said, “The investment of 200 million US dollars and the remuneration of 20 million US dollars are absolutely It is the most magnificent and most noteworthy work in film history."

Hugo certainly knows what project James is talking about, "Titanic", this work has epoch-making significance in the entire history of film development, even after twenty years, the "Titanic" re-suppressed by 3D It was released again and it still won the audience's love.

This work not only made the two starring roles of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet become popular, especially the former, reached the pinnacle of their careers; it also created something almost unsurpassed in the history of film. The box office miracle was broken by another work "Avatar" directed by James more than ten years later. Therefore, the most classic line "I am the king of the world" in "Titanic" has also become a nickname for James.

If you want to mention this work, there are obviously countless topics, and Hugo's understanding of it will not be inferior to James. But what is interesting is that when Hugo asked James to say more details, James chose the two data of investment and remuneration, simple and straightforward. This is really interesting.

Hugo smiled, "Trust me, I absolutely agree with what you said, this must be one of the most memorable works in history." Hugo probably only knows the deep meaning of this smile, "but , James, I think you have misunderstood what I mean. I just want to know what the story is about."

Although Hugo already knew what the story was, Steven and James didn't know that Hugo knew, so Hugo must show that he didn't know.

Hearing Hugo’s words, Steven showed a smile and glanced at James meaningfully. In fact, Steven had guessed Hugo’s answer a long time ago, and James’ way of asking questions is not surprising. Now Steven even more What is curious is, what direction will James and Hugo talk next?

James was also stunned. He shook his right hand, "No, Hugo, I don’t think you heard clearly. Of course, if you want, I can definitely give you the script. This is a matter of course, but the focus of our conversation now. Not this, but an investment of 200 million U.S. dollars."

"So?" With a smile on Hugo's mouth, he looked at James unhurriedly, which made James pause. "The investment of 200 million US dollars is not in my hands, isn't it? I am not. The director is not a producer. Even with an investment of 400 million US dollars, the nature of my job will not change. Of course, as far as I know, my income will not change. "The box office can be linked to the actor's pay, and Not cost.

Hugo’s understatement caused James to be stuck in his heart. Although Hugo’s words were correct, he didn’t like it, “I don’t like your way of expression. You must know how important this investment is to the director. ..."

"James, I don’t like your way of expression either. As you said, this investment is very important to the director, but I’m an actor, and my job is not to control costs, right? Of course, unless my remuneration is required. It's beyond your bottom line." At this time Hugo still had time to make a little joke. James couldn't laugh anymore, but Steven thought it was very funny.

Steven knows that if James still uses the same way he usually treats actors to talk to Hugo, it is destined to be fruitless.

Hugo doesn't like James's equating investment and remuneration directly with everything. James' tone makes Hugo feel that as an actor, he is just a chess piece in James' hands, without any practical significance. When dealing with chess pieces, naturally, it is not necessary to let the chess pieces know the trend of the whole game, but only need to make the chess pieces worthwhile, which is enough.

"So, if you don't mind, can you talk to me about the details of the story?" Hugo said politely.

James did not answer. Instead, he leaned his right hand on the back of the chair and looked at Hugo seriously, as if this was the first time we met. He looked at Hugo seriously and carefully until At this moment, he really knew Hugo-but not the way he liked it.

"I've heard a lot of your rumors, but now they don't seem to be true." James directly changed the subject and said if there was a point.

There are countless rumors about Hugo in Hollywood, but one thing is universally recognized. Hugo has a clear personality and is gentle with others. He is a very good person. Although Hugo and reporters are constantly conflicting, you can find out by careful observation. , Hugo was never a perpetrator. When James apparently met a strong player today, he thinks the Hugo rumors are absolutely exaggerated.

Hugo was not angry either, and chuckled lightly, "I have also heard a lot of your rumors now it seems to be true. This is the charm of Hollywood, isn't it?"

Hugo’s two-and-two strokes were polite and humble, but James was upset. He glanced at Hugo and said, "You can see that you are a very aggressive person."

This was the first time Hugo heard this. He showed a helpless smile, spread his hands, "I'm glad I'm a man." This teasing made Steven not hold back, and he quickly lowered his head. The smile at the corner of his mouth was hidden.

James squinted his eyes and looked at Hugo’s eyes seriously, as if he wanted to see something in those eyes, then he pursed his mouth, raised his eyebrows lightly, and there seemed to be some disdain between his eyebrows, "About You can slowly understand the details of the story, and I will hand over the script to your agent."

After speaking, James turned his head to look at Steven and said stiffly, “I wanted to taste the Kobe beef here, but now it seems that I can only wait for the next time. I need to go to the bar to meet up with my friends. , I hope I have another chance next time."

"Oh, why are you so anxious? Maybe you can explain to them." Steven still held it politely, but James still shook his head, and after saying goodbye again, he got up and left.