005 A New Beginning
Look out the window at the palm trees and old record stores receding, colorful billboards glittering in the sun. The poster of the movie brings to life the Hollywood of the 90s, and the houses dyed golden by the morning sun on the Sunset Boulevard (Surip) form a beautiful picture in the sight, and the boulevard that stretches from downtown to Hollywood tells Hugo in the simplest way: this is Los Angeles, a city that attracts the world's attention because of movies and music.
Hugo took a deep breath and reluctantly took his gaze away from the beautiful scenery and re-landed on the script between his knees, he simply didn't have enough energy to read the script last night, and there was no fragment of the script in his memory, so he had to hurry up and finish the work in the limited time. Otherwise, today's audition interview is probably going to be smashed.
Hugo hadn't seen the movie "River Love" before, but had only heard of its name. After Hugo decided to become an actor, he didn't have enough money to receive professional acting training, so he chose to watch classic movies to learn acting.
In fact, Hugo once wanted to watch "Big River Love", but then watched "Legends" with a similar theme and a better idea. of。 the。 fall)", both films are picturesque and nostalgic, and Brad Pitt (Brad. pitt) starred in both films and gave wonderful performances. It can be said that Brad Pitt relied on both films to achieve a breakthrough in his career.
"Big River Love" tells the story of the Refrentt McCaulin's family, a pastor by the River in Detro, Montana, before a war. The whole story is not shocking, there are not too many ups and downs, more like a river flowing quietly, naturally and smoothly, integrating family, love and friendship into the beautiful nature and quietly infiltrating every picture, like a flowing oil painting, but also like a moving lyrical prose, beautiful to heartbreaking.
There are two main male characters in the story, the two children of the Macholeran family, the eldest son, Norman, and the younger son, Paul. Joseph told Hugo yesterday that he was going to audition for the role of Paul, the first actor. Paul is the youngest son of the family, free, uninhibited, chic, and free, living freely, like an epiphany, accumulating infinite strength to bloom in a short period of time, and then quickly wither.
Hugo can understand why Joseph found the role of Paul for himself, or the role of Paul found him, Hugo's appearance is faintly with such a free and easy temperament, although it is not completely suitable for the role, but the melancholy classical temperament between the eyebrows can indeed add a lot of points. Therefore, Hugo's role as Paul can barely be regarded as a true performance.
After the fiasco of "Hudson's Eagles", it is definitely a safe calculation to play such a role. In addition, although the investment of "Big River Love" is less than 10 million, it is an absolutely small-cost independent system, but the fame of director Robert Redford is enough to make people flock to it.
Robert Redford, as an actor, starred in "Out of Africa. of。 africa)", "the. Sting)", "Haw Par (Butch. cassidy。 and。 the。 sundance。 kid)" and other works; As a director, his debut film "Ordinary. people)" won him the Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture; And he also founded the Sundance Film Festival, the most influential independent film exhibition in the world, which can definitely be said to be the most influential top store in Hollywood.
"Big River Love" is a follow-up to Robert Rayford's "Ordinary People", "The Battle of Beanfield". milagro。 beanfield。 war)", the third directorial work, there are definitely a lot of actors who want to play. Joseph won an audition for Hugo, and with the role of Paul, it can be seen that he should be a good agent.
But in Hugo's view, playing Paul is not necessarily a true performance, because his uninhibited and chic temperament is not obvious, and after the change of his body and soul, this temperament has changed. Therefore, to win the role of Paul, Hugo must show really strong strength, and Hugo has no absolute confidence in this.
After all, before the crossing, although Hugo had acting experience, he had always been just a trick and a supporting role, and all his acting skills were just on paper. Now, raising soldiers for a thousand days and using soldiers for a while, Hugo knows deeply that the opportunity is already in front of him, and whether he can seize it depends on his own efforts. So, Hugo was reading the script very carefully and thinking in his mind how he should play the role, and he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Joseph drove his car at a steady pace towards the Four Seasons Hotel, located at the intersection of Wilcher Avenue and Rodeo Avenue. Seasons) moved forward, looking at Hugo, who was sitting in the passenger seat and reading the script carefully, he was a little surprised.
Joseph last year from Ron Meyer. Meyer took over Hugo's agent, and since Joseph was still a novice, he was still just getting started, so his control over Hugo's situation was also very limited. Joseph didn't think it was necessary for Hugo to attend the Golden Raspberry Award this time, but Hugo asked Lang's opinion and finally listened to Lang's opinion. In the past less than a year, Joseph has seen all kinds of Hugo's ugliness, and it is completely the male version of Drew Barrymore (drew. barrymore)。
Born into the Barrymore family, a famous Hollywood acting family, Drew Barrymore starred in "Alien E." t(e。 t)", "firestarter", "stage (irrecilable. Differences)" after the career reached its peak, and the rapid rise to fame made Drew Barrymore, who was only nine years old, completely lose himself, drinking, smoking, and growing. Hemp and then can. Card. Because of alcoholism, nightlife, and went straight to the bottom.
The same is true of Hugo Lancaster, who in 1989 relied on the film "Dead Poets" (Dead), which won four major Academy Award nominations. poets。 society)" The role of Neil Perry, a middle school student, rose to prominence and received the attention of major film studios, and then his career reached a small peak, first with Anthony Hopkins. Hopkins), Mimi Rogers (Mimi. Rogers) starred in Michael Simino. o) "Fatal Moment (Desperate. hours)”; This was followed by starring in the large-scale zuò movie "The Detective" with an investment of 40 million. adventures。 of。 ford。 fairlane)", thus becoming one of Hollywood's most watched actors, with lights, flowers, and praise.
However, it is a pity that "Fatal Moment" failed miserably at both the box office and word of mouth, and this work won Hugo the first nomination for the worst actor in the golden sour plum; "Detective" also has no bright spots, and the first Golden Sour Plum Worst Supporting Actor nomination came from here, which made Hugo's newly improved actor's career plummet and fell to the bottom.
After Joseph took over Hugo's agent, he saw that Hugo was immersed in alcohol and drugs all day long. In the world of products, even if he suffered a strict car accident after drinking, Hugo could not come to his senses. After "Hudson's Eagle", it can be seen that Hollywood studios still have hope for Hugo, but unfortunately this work still failed.
However, after last night's struggle on the verge of life and death, Hugo seems to have been reborn. Joseph couldn't say why, but he could feel that Hugo was different. It was as if Hugo was reading a script at the moment, and Hugo would have read the script before, but today Joseph could feel Hugo's serious devotion at this moment, a concentration that had never been seen before; And then there's ...... It is Hugo's impetuous temperament that seems to be precipitating, and the aura of dogs and horses gradually dissipates in those eyes.
That's a good thing, right? Joseph is a little unsure, he really doesn't have many good memories of being Hugo's agent for nearly a year, but he is now a fledgling rookie agent, and he has to hone it a little bit. Ron Meyer was willing to hand over Hugo to Joseph in the name of "cultivating new talents" - it is estimated that Lang is no longer optimistic about Hugo's prospects is the fundamental reason. Regardless, Joseph hoped that Hugo's work would improve.
However, I remember this morning's "Los Angeles Times (LOS. aimes)", "Weeping for Golden Raspberry Award, 'Thank you, dreams come true' - Hugo Lancaster". Joseph couldn't help but lament, smashed three movies in a row, and made such a big mess at the Golden Raspberry Awards ceremony, and now Hugo's situation couldn't be worse.
"It's here, get off." While thinking, he has arrived at his destination, and Joseph wakes up Hugo, who is reading the script. Hugo turned his head to look and saw that the retro sign of the Four Seasons Hotel was outlined by the sunlight with a shallow gold edge, which was wonderful and dazzling.
The parking boy at the door of the hotel quickly ran over and opened the door for Hugo, who left the passenger seat and stood at the door of the hotel on tiptoe nervously, watching the people at the gate come and go, unable to take his own steps. Only twelve hours have passed since yesterday's accident, and Hugo still can't fully adapt to his new identity.
At this time, a figure next to him walked in his direction, Hugo's first reaction was to think it was Joseph, but when he turned his head, he saw a strange and familiar figure, with short blond hair, sexy facial features and a bright smile, this was Brad Pitt.
The characters he had only seen on the big screen of the movie suddenly appeared in front of him, and this was the first time Hugo had seen the appearance of "real people" after waking up, and he did not react for a while, and it became more and more difficult to distinguish whether it was a dream or reality.
Brad showed a bright smile to Hugo, Hugo thought that the other party was making a friendly gesture, and was about to respond with a smile, but heard Brad's words immediately after, "A dream come true!" Brad then gave Hugo a thumbs up and walked briskly up the steps of the Four Seasons with a smile on his face.
This, is this a provocation or a joke?