"Russell Crowe?" Curtis and Kevin were both lost in thought, and screenwriter Brian interjected, "We're discussing here, but who knows if he's interested in our script, or maybe the schedule doesn't match, why not give his agent a call?" ”

One sentence made everyone react, they didn't invite Russell tonight.

Kevin chuckled, "To be honest, I really didn't think about this possibility, I can't think of anyone in Hollywood who can refuse Hugo right now." As he spoke, Kevin raised the champagne in his hand and raised his hand slightly towards the uproar downstairs, which seemed to be filled with a boisterous laughter and screams, as if to prove Kevin's words.

Hugo shrugged his shoulders calmly, and said to Brian seriously, "You heard what Kevin said, call Russell tomorrow and say that I have a crush on him." ”

In an instant, everyone burst into laughter. After laughing, Curtis regained his serious expression again, "If it's Russell, then he should be up to the task, I think we can arrange an audition." After receiving a nod of Hugo's affirmative reply, Curtis added, "Do you want to go with you for the audition?" ”

Hugo thought for a moment, "No, I trust your judgment." ”

Brian, who had been silent for a while, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "Aha, I think of who would refuse Hugo!" Jennifer Jason。 Leigh）！ Curtis received a call this morning that her agent declined. ”

Curtis didn't speak, and Kevin didn't speak, sitting next to Arnon, who was silent. Milchan, the deputy general manager of Warner Bros. Film's production division, and Julia Roberts' "Pretty Woman," his famous film as a producer, looked up at Brian before continuing to bow his head in silence......

There was silence.

Lynn, the heroine of "L.A. Confidential," is a high-class call girl and the only female character in the main character in the entire movie. This bright color not only makes the whole movie full of warmth and vulnerability, but also connects the core ideas about human struggle, inner softness, and the weakness of love in the film.

Many people focus on the beauty of Lynn's character when watching the movie, but ignore the importance of the character itself. In fact, this role also requires the actor's acting skills, and the performance of a variety of contradictory temperaments such as weakness and strength, goodness and evil, cunning and innocence is crucial.

In the version that Hugo once watched, Kim Basinger played the role of Lynn and relied on this role to reach the pinnacle of his career. It is undeniable that Jin has a certain acting foundation, which is not amazing, but it is decent but above the level, but she still relied on the strong quality of the film as a whole to win the Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars that year; In fact, in the process of watching the movie, the audience was more attracted by Kim's peerless beauty, and she was sexually shown in the movie. I feel that the ultimate temperament is vividly brought into play, with slightly upturned lips, blurry eyes, soft blonde hair, and sex. The figure of the sense can definitely be called a country and a city, upside down all beings, but it makes people miss the meaning and weight of the role itself.

Hugo has carefully studied the script of "L.A. Confidential", and Lynn's seemingly inconspicuous chess piece has an irreplaceable work for the entire chess game, she not only bursts out the contradictions, but also presents the last trace of purity and sincerity in the movie. This is one of the greatest ironies of the whole real society: the filthy, brutal and depraved City of Angels, where the real purity falls on a call girl - but at the same time, it is also the most cruel and real reality of Los Angeles in the fifties.

Therefore, an excellent actor can definitely make "L.A. Confidential" tend to be of excellent quality, take it to the next level again, and even rank among the classics.

Hugo suggested that Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz or Nicole Kidman should play the role, but Barry thought Jennifer Jason Lee would be a better fit. In fact, Barry doesn't necessarily really want to stick with Jennifer, but is just working on the further spread of influence tonight.

But the result is quite ironic, Jennifer is known for "starring too many prostitutes." female character", declined Curtis's invitation.

Brian didn't seem to understand what was wrong with his words, why everyone was silent, he still looked left and right with a smile on his face, trying to find a smile on everyone's face, but unfortunately he failed. In the end, it was Hugo who relieved Brian, "Speaking of the heroine, I just talked to Nicole for a while, and she and Tom are likely to work with Stanley Kubrick......" After speaking, Hugo didn't need more explanations, just spread his hands, and everyone suddenly realized.

Stanley Kubrick, the maverick master of film history, I am afraid that almost no actor in Hollywood today would refuse his call. What's more, this time Nicole and Tom are still husband and wife.

"That's pretty enviable." Kevin was very face-saving and said with a smile, and the awkward atmosphere was lifted in an instant. Although Brian didn't know why, he also felt the atmosphere, so he obediently closed his mouth.

Curtis put the cup in his hand on the table, straightened his sitting posture slightly, and leaned forward slightly with his upper body, "Kim Basinger, what do you think?" ”

Hugo's eyebrows raised slightly, he noticed Curtis's proactive signal, this is the first time tonight, "Kim Basinger......" Hugo supported his chin, dragging out the last note, but he saw Curtis touching his sideburns a little crampedly, in the shadows, the movement was not obvious, but it was enough for Hugo to make a judgment, "Where did you get this idea, I have to say...... It's a brilliant idea. ”

There are many reasons why the original version makes people talk about it, and although Kim's performance is not necessarily the best, her beauty. Glamorous and sexy is indeed an irreplaceable beautiful landscape. Hugo will not deny this.

Hearing this, Curtis's tense shoulders loosened slightly, and his back straightened, "yes, I think so too." I've watched a few of her productions and think she's a perfect fit for the role of Lynn, and her performance is very good. ”

Kevin also seemed to sense the subtle change in Curtis's words, propped his chin with his fingertips, and teased, "That's a better fit, at least than Cameron Diaz." Kevin looked at Hugo as he spoke, and then he saw Hugo look down and laugh.

Objectively speaking, Kim is indeed more suitable for the role of Lynn than Cameron. Hugo fought for Cameron to audition, on the one hand, because he felt that he could give Cameron a chance to try to challenge herself; On the one hand, Cameron has always complained that she has not had the opportunity to perform with Hugo, and she has not found an opportunity that is really suitable for challenging her acting skills.

Hugo spread his hands, "At least Cameron deserves a chance to audition." ”

"I can't refute that." Kevin said with a smile.

Curtis, who was sitting next to him, had a much more relaxed smile on his face and actively joined the conversation, "This is the only major female character in the whole movie, so maybe we can pick and choose more, and I'm starting to think this audition is getting exciting." ”

Kevin gave Curtis a meaningful look before adding, "And ...... Charlize Theron. He realized that he and Hugo both said the name of "Charlize" at the same time, and couldn't help but look back at Hugo, "Personally, I think Charlize is definitely a perfect choice, I don't think you will object to this, right?" ”

Hugo laughed, and Kevin went on to explain, "Actually, when I read the script, I kept thinking of Charlize, and her performance in 'Romeo and Juliet' was wonderful. I'm not sure she'll take on the script, though. ”

In "L.A. Confidential", the character of Lynn needs to make the most of his appearance, and his clothes are comparative. Feel. This is inconsistent with Charlize's public image all along, her image in "Before Sunrise" and "Romeo and Juliet" is fresh, literary, atmospheric, and classical, but they are all sexual. The feeling is far from the same.

Hugo didn't answer directly, just smiled and shrugged his shoulders, "At least try to see." In fact, in Hugo's heart, Charlize is also the most suitable candidate. Charlize's appearance advantage is not inferior even in the face of Kim, and her gradually honed acting skills are even more commendable, if Charlize can dig out the sense of vulnerability behind that strength during the performance, it will add a lot to the whole movie.

Curtis thought about it for a moment and seemed to have to agree. In the past two years, after Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, there has been a break in the American sweetheart, and Cameron has come to the top strongly; After Emma Thompson and Susan Sarandon, the younger generation of powerful actresses also seems to be a little unable to keep up, and Charlize is undoubtedly one of the best.

Charlize has a number of advantages over Kim.

Thinking of this, Curtis couldn't help but be a little anxious, the silence just now was beginning to boil, "I saw Kim just now, and she also received an invitation, why don't we go downstairs and have a simple audition now?" After all, that's what we're really trying to do tonight, isn't it? ”

Curtis couldn't refute what he said, and if Russell was there right now, they would definitely be talking to him. Hugo did not puncture Curtis's calculations, but said with a smile, "In that case, let's go and invite the ladies to us, and we'll talk here briefly and see what happens." ”

"Can I stay here and watch?" Kevin suddenly burst out with a sentence, and his eyes flashed with excitement as he spoke, which made Hugo uncontrollable.