Hugo looked at the stack of documents that Rick had taken out of his briefcase, none of which were scripts, just thin small documents, which should be proposals for various film projects. Hugo picked up the top one, but looked at Rick and asked, "They know that I won't be thinking about taking on a new project until the tour is over - and even after the tour I'll need to take a break, I'm not Clark Kent, why did they come to Berlin?" ”

"It's because they know you're on tour right now and you're not going to discuss new film projects for the time being, that they're coming to Berlin." Rick's words stunned Hugo, and his mind didn't turn a corner, and Rick went on to explain, "Because Berlin is the only place in the short term where they can openly discuss movies with you." ”

Oscar also sent an invitation to Hugo not long ago, but Hugo never gave a positive answer, and he was not sure whether he would be able to attend the awards ceremony this year. As the winner of last year's Best Actor, according to convention, Hugo is the award presenter of the actress this year, which is not only a tradition, but also has a great effect on the Oscar ratings. However, due to the ongoing tour, Hugo is not sure whether he will be able to attend, so the current Oscar broadcaster ABC TV is actively negotiating with Rick.

In fact, not to mention the Oscars, the Grammys, which are about to kick off, are still likely to be absent from the glory of becoming the favorite to die. In an interview with the media, Henry could only say that he could arrange the time as much as possible, and he also hoped that Glory to Death would be on the stage of the Grammys - because this year is crucial, regardless of whether Glory to Death wins the award or not, the new rock force they represent will appear in the Grammys, which is an important part of the music industry.

Therefore, compared to those uncertain futures, Berlin is not only the most recent, but also the most reliable choice.

Hugo didn't rejoice at Rick's words, but raised his eyebrows slightly, noncommittal - not because he was used to it, but because he knew that these bigwigs were not profitable, and in the eyes of these top bigwigs or Wall Street, he was just a commodity.

Hugo lowered his head and opened the first document in his hand, and sure enough, as he expected, this was not a script, just a proposal, and Rick's explanation came from his ears, "This project is from Columbia Pictures, and Mark Canton has been making a lot of big and small moves in the past few months, and the cooperation projects between our company and Columbia Pictures have gradually increased, and I guess Mark just wants you to be able to star in this project." ”

"Guess?" Hugo noticed this nuance.

Rick nodded, "I've turned down many project offers over the past few months on the grounds that you're on tour, and I still do. But privately, I'm filtering and reviewing some of the projects myself, hoping to take the initiative into my hands. "It's a game, a more advanced game. At present, there are only three major agencies in Hollywood that have the initiative in this kind of game, and Endeavor elite agencies are currently trying, and the only artist they have such a bargaining chip is Hugo. "These are just my own speculations, and I don't have a definite answer to what the production companies think about it."

Hugo nodded slightly, didn't say anything more, just flipped through the document in his hand slightly, and finally put it aside. This action surprised Rick slightly, because he knew that Mark was completely confident in the project, and he also thought that Hugo would be interested, but he didn't expect Hugo to simply put it aside, "Is this dissatisfied?" Rick guessed based on Hugo's expression.

Hugo replied with a deep "um", and then picked up the second document, which really surprised Rick, "Why?" This question made Hugo look up, and Rick had to explain, "Mark has made a lot of moves in recent months, and after I analyzed it carefully, I found that he is really full of confidence, and seems to think that you will definitely take this script." I looked at the proposal myself and thought you would like it......"

Rick's thought instead made Hugo chuckle, "Oh, why do you think I'm going to like it?" ”

Although the connotation of the script is insufficient, the plot setting and world view background are very exciting, the settings of the male and female protagonists are relatively interesting, the villains are also very charming, and the supporting roles are also distinctive, far better than ordinary sci-fi commercial movies, and the most rare thing is that there are endless humorous jokes. Of course, if you want to delve into the core idea of the film, it is slightly weak, but as a commercial film, it is undoubtedly a success. ”

Rick's words made Hugo twitch his chin slightly, expressing his approval, and it must be admitted that Rick's grasp of the script is indeed becoming more and more accurate. As a broker, an excellent eye is absolutely crucial.

At this time, the first page of the project in Hugo's hand prominently reads, "The fifth element (The. Fifth。 Element）”。

This famous work directed by French commercial film master Luc Besson is also Luc's further attempt in Hollywood after "This killer is not too cold", making the film closer to Hollywood's business model, and at the same time integrating the French romance in his bloodline. "The Fifth Element" not only grossed $270 million worldwide, but also became an important milestone for Luc to gain a foothold in the international market. Jovovich) rose to fame.

It's not for nothing that Mark is so confident in this work. Luc began to conceive the script "The Fifth Element" at the age of sixteen, inspired by the famous "Star Wars", and after years of thinking and perfecting, Luc's mind has obviously matured. The "Fifth Element" combines commercial elements with comedic effect, and ultimately achieves a huge global victory.

Strictly speaking, the script of "The Fifth Element" is even better than "Independence Day".

What's more, Hugo also collaborated with Luc on the original soundtrack of the movie "This killer is not too cold", and it is obvious that Hugo and Luc get along well. Now that Mark is pushing further and getting the two to work together, it's obviously the icing on the cake. No wonder Mark is so proactive.

However, the shortcomings of this work are also obvious, as Luc tries to integrate his French humor into Hollywood business, and the underlying flaws of the story are obvious, as if it were a French futuristic burlesque - not a science fiction movie, but a comedy, only with better visuals.

"What do you think is the difference between this work and 'Independence Day'?" Hugo's project has only a framework structure and no specific story content, and it looks like a whimsical version of "Independence Day" - just a change of the main storyline.

Hugo's words immediately choked Rick, "The Fifth Element" is of course very different from "Independence Day", and Luc's endless creative ideas and ingenious humorous jokes are strongly personal. But from another point of view, the two works are indeed the same: a simple disaster movie storyline, relying on the chemistry of the protagonist to turn the tide.

"With the 'Independence Day' in front, and now with the 'Fifth Element', the result is unpleasant." Hugo's words made Rick unable to refute that unless the "Fifth Element" could replicate the box office miracle of "Independence Day" - at least at the level of $200 million in North America, it would only be compared by the media, and it would be almost impossible to replicate this miracle, because Rick knew very well that the box office of "Independence Day" was completely the result of the right time and place, and now "Fifth Element" no longer has such an advantage.

"What's more, if you take a closer look at Luc's previous works, the core characters of his works are always women, girls with guns or girl-type women, and this time is no exception." Hugo added one last sentence, then smiled at Rick and said no more, looking down at the second document.

Rick was stunned, and finally let out a long sigh. He must admit that when he saw the script of "The Fifth Element" before, his first reaction was that this work could replicate the miracle of "Independence Day", but he made two mistakes, the first is that it is almost impossible to replicate the miracle, and if it is not successful, it will put himself in another predicament; The second is that Hugo doesn't like to take on repetitive roles or scripts.

Therefore, Hugo just flipped through it and eliminated the script. This shouldn't feel strange.

It's just that Rick still can't help but sigh that Hugo's sensitivity to the script can always amaze him, and even make him feel that his work has been derelict in his duties. Should this be a good thing or a bad thing?

If Mark knew that his confident work was shot by Hugo in just one shot, I don't know how he would feel? What's more, Hugo's pickiness of the script is estimated to have increased in a short period of time, and it seems that the proposal he brought this time is estimated to be wiped out.

While Rick was thinking, Hugo put two more scripts in the "Fifth Element" pile, and then he pointed to a proposal in his hand, looked up and asked, "Why is this project here?" ”

Rick leaned over and looked, "What do you mean?" "Why can't this project be here?

Hugo pouted, "Didn't you see whose name is written in the screenwriter's column?" There's absolutely no way they're going to ask me to play the starring role. ”

Rick couldn't help but pause, "Uh...... This is Harvey gave me, I think the script is very well conceived, as for the screenwriter ......" Rick couldn't remember who the screenwriter was for a while, took it and looked at it, and couldn't help but be stunned, and then showed a sarcastic wry smile.

The screenwriter column reads: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck.