Chapter 1608 - Cameo Role
72_72291 After going through hardships and dangers, the vehicle slowly drove into the "Titanic" crew, blocking out the surging crowd, but the out-of-control screams and cries were still clearly transmitted, and the scorching sound seemed to make the air in the crew boil.
Hugo let out a long sigh of relief, adjusted his feelings, and then stepped out of the car, and then saw James Cameron with a bad face in front of him.
Obviously, James didn't like the chaos created by Hugo, not only because it made the filming difficult for the crew, but also because it was not because of him but because of Hugo - he should be the focus of "Titanic".
However, James's face was ugly, but he did not play a temper with Hugo, but politely welcomed Hugo's arrival, obviously, James clearly felt Hugo's strong box office appeal now, if Hugo made a cameo in "Titanic", it would definitely be beneficial and harmless for the movie - he didn't mind Hugo's cameo in one or two scenes, it was harmless; And deep down, James also knew that Hugo took the initiative to quit the "Titanic" and helped him a lot, and Leonardo is also his favorite actor, although he doesn't think he owes Hugo a favor, but at least he won't write rejection on his face.
Hugo didn't expect James to give him a warm welcome, so he didn't mind, and James walked into the studio quickly, blocking out the noise and turbulence on the periphery, the two greeted politely, James quickly cut to the topic, "Thank you for your willingness to come to our crew today to make a cameo, it's our honor, I don't know which role in the script you are interested in?" β
Hugo chuckled, "You are the host, I am the guest, of course you decide." β
These words made the smile on James's face stretch, obviously quite satisfied with Hugo's knowledge, "I originally wanted to give you a role with more shots, but unfortunately Rick said that your schedule is not good, which is a pity." β
James rarely made a polite gesture, of course Hugo will not take it seriously, but he will not poke James either, "This is my loss, I am estimated to be handed over to Henry in the next few months, and I am very sorry." β
If you come and go, it can be regarded as a pleasure for the guests and hosts.
"Hugo, oh God, you've finally appeared!" Leonardo showed a bright smile from afar, running all the way over, the familiar clothes and smile, it looked like Jack came out of the story of "Titanic", which made Hugo have a trance illusion, "You have been so busy lately, I almost thought you broke your word." Then Leonardo gave Hugo a big hug, directly and passionately showing the joy in his heart at the moment.
"My promise, I will always do my best to keep it." A smile also appeared on Hugo's face, putting aside James's vigilance, Hugo's happiness was from the heart to be a part of the "Titanic".
Immediately afterwards, Hugo saw Ruth in the story through Leonardo's shoulder, more precisely, not only Kate Winslet, but the entire "Titanic" crew suspended the work at hand, and everyone cast their eyes to welcome Hugo's arrival.
"Miss Winslet, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon." Hugo let go of Leonardo and politely gave a gentlemanly salute.
A shy smile bloomed lightly on Kate's face, "It's a pleasure to meet you again, Mr. Lancaster, I didn't expect to be able to see the hero who saved the planet in person, it's my honor." Kate is only twenty-one years old this year, and like all young girls with a budding heart, it is difficult to keep her composure when she sees Hugo standing in front of her.
Kate likes Hugo, this is a fact that all her friends know very well, although Kate has seen Hugo many times at the Berlin Film Festival and the Oscars, but she still can't control her heart, and the panicked throbbing makes her restrained.
Last night, I learned that Hugo would come to the crew to complete the cameo scene today, she didn't sleep well all night, and she had several dreams in a daze, all of which were related to Hugo. Seeing Hugo with her own eyes at this time, although she still spoke freely, her vocal cords were trembling slightly, clearly reflecting the surging in her heart at the moment.
"It's a pity that I wasn't able to save the Titanic." Hugo's teasing made everyone around him chuckle, even James.
After a brief face-to-face with the actors, Hugo turned to look at James, "So, what is my cameo role?" I'm ready to get into this big ship that is doomed to sink. β
After experiencing the filming of "Independence Day", Hugo knew that for a blockbuster like "Titanic", the shooting is a very large system, and the shooting process is not easy. Today, because of his arrival, it is bound to delay some filming progress. But the irony is that he is just a guest actor, a one-day cameo performance, but it will have an impact on the filming progress of the entire crew after that. That's not a good thing β especially for James, so Hugo didn't dwell too much nonsense and got straight to the point.
Sure enough, James greatly appreciated Hugo's acquaintance, personal grievances aside, Hugo is not a fixed team of the crew, just a cameo, James still raised his hands to welcome, "In fact, we have prepared two cameo roles for you, which can be chosen by yourself." β
Leonardo, who was standing next to Hugo, was already gearing up, and he couldn't help but laugh with a look of eagerness, and he nodded at James, "I'm flattered by this, you can tell me more about it, I hope I can make the right choice." β
James, who was originally very irritable because of Hugo's arrival, gradually calmed down at this time, "A character is playing against Leo and Kate, and is a waiter, you will appear on Leo's first formal banquet occasion, with a separate shot, two lines, and Leo and Kate will share the shot." β
Hugo thought about it carefully, and probably knew which character James was talking about. On the night of the first meeting between Jack and Ruth, Jack rescues Ruth, who is later seen by his fiancΓ© Carl, who asks for his gratitude to Jack to attend a luncheon attended by the high society the next day. The shabby Jack, though helped by the nouveau riche Mary, attended the lunch with dignity, made some jokes at the banquet and became the object of ridicule.
What James is talking about is probably the waiter of this lunch banquet, this waiter is mainly used as a background, but he will have a simple rivalry with Leonardo and Kate, which is quite eye-catching. If Hugo makes a cameo in this role, James will inevitably give more shots to attract the audience's attention, and his starting point is to allow Hugo and the two leading actors to interact.
Hugo nodded his chin slightly, and then listened to James continue, "There is also a character who is independent, he has about two scenes, although they are both group scenes, but the shots are relatively long, there are several lines, but there is no direct rivalry with the leading actors." It was the violinist who played the music in the background of the banquet hall, and there may be one or two shots in the background of the banquet, the most important thing is that when the ship is wrecked behind, the band goes to the deck to play cheerful music in order to appease the feelings of the crowd, and there will be more concentrated shots in this section. β
This violinist, James had just mentioned it, and Hugo was immediately impressed. What the violinist really has a shot is actually the scene on the deck, the dialogue is relatively simple, and there is no rivalry with the protagonists, it can be said that it is one of the hundreds of supporting actors in the "Titanic". But Hugo was impressed with the character.
When the ship began to sink and the sailors began to lower their lifeboats, the whole deck was in chaos, and the banquet accompaniment band came to the deck with their own instruments to play, they at first played cheerful music, trying to soothe everyone's feelings, but in the face of disaster, no one cared about their music at all, and the contrast between the elegant classical notes and the chaotic survival scene created an indescribable impact.
Later, the band decided to give up playing and go their separate ways to survive. But the violinist was reluctant to do so, and when he saw the devastation of the devastation, he stayed and played a melodious hymn, and then his companions joined in and played the final piece, which was called "Nearer." myγ godγ toγ thee)", a hymn that was widely circulated in England and North America, with lyrics written in the seventeenth century by an ordinary English woman.
Accompanied by that melodious melody, James shows the quiet moments of disaster on the whole ship, which is in stark contrast to the hellish scene where the ghost cries wolf, and the shocking impact has become the most soft, pathetic and tender moment in the whole movie. There are only a few fragmentary shots, but they have left a deep imprint on Hugo's mind forever.
I have to say that James still gave full consideration, the two roles have their own advantages and disadvantages, and they are both glittering mass roles worthy of performance, which is really a difficult choice for Hugo who makes a cameo.
However, after listening to James's introduction, Hugo had already made a decision in his heart, he didn't mind whether he could appear on camera for more time, and he didn't mind whether he had many scenes with the two protagonists, he preferred the charm of the characters themselves - even if it was only a cameo in two or three scenes.
"Violinist, as long as you don't mind, I won't play the violin." Hugo gave the answer neatly, but it made a big smile appear on James's face.
If Hugo wants to play the waiter, this means that all the leading actors must cooperate with Hugo and reshoot the shot, which will inevitably delay more time; But Hugo's role as a violinist only takes a few extras to gather together to shoot, and it can be solved in half an hour at most.
This is undoubtedly good news for James, "Excellent choice! βγ