"No, no, Helen, please don't do that, I'm not kidding, I mean really." Hugo's serious words made Helen raise her head and look at her suspiciously, "I've always been interested in comedy, and recently I may have the opportunity to star in a comedy script, which is a challenge I have always dreamed of." Originally, I thought that it would be enough to just take on the role and then dedicate the performance. But then I thought it was wrong, because the reason why a comedy is a comedy is not only the lines, not only the plot, but also the personal charm of the actor. I've been trying to figure out the joints. ”

"So ......" Hugo dragged out the last note slightly, and Helen understood the rest of the words, even if they didn't need to be said, and she made up the rest of the words, "So I didn't just look like a stupid three-year-old kid playing with my addition and subtraction in front of the Nobel Prize winner in mathematics?" ”

"Nope." The corners of Hugo's mouth couldn't help but sketch a smile, and he shook his head in denial. Seeing Helen's still a little annoyed, Hugo added, "And, you have to know, this is an underground theater where everyone can discuss the performance on an equal footing, right?" ”

If Hugo hadn't missed the test, Helen's acting argument was an exchange with an amateur actor.

Helen let out a long breath, "It's a relief for me. The mocking tone couldn't be more obvious, "So, I want to avoid me from making a fool of myself any longer, so I'd better go backstage and change the curtains." ”

"But don't you wonder why I'm here today?" Hugo stopped Helen, who was about to leave.

Helen turned around and thought for a moment, "Yes...... Yes, why are you in the underground theater? You're not...... Helen didn't go on with the words that should have been ......, but Hugo added, "Should it be on a luxury yacht?" Or is it on a private jet? ”

"I was going to say lavish parties, but ...... It's the same with what you said. Helen's words made Hugo laugh.

Indeed, as Helen said, comedy requires a kind of talent, not only methodological acting, but also expressive acting. Helen has a kind of free and easy and narrow that Holly Hunt, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and others do not have, and the corners of people's mouths can be gently outlined between the lines.

"Actually, I did come to you for something." Hugo said solemnly, and Helen immediately cast a puzzled look, but Hugo pointed to the chair next to him, "Can't we sit down and talk again?" ”

They tried to sit down the whole time of the conversation, but they kept standing all the time. Helen only realized at this time, looking at the standing posture of the two people, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, revealing a smile, "Of course, why not?" Then she shouted to the bar, "Sam, bring me two beers here and put them on my account." ”

Once again, it's hard to imagine that the woman in front of her has been nominated for an Emmy Award for three consecutive years because of "I'm crazy about Qing", and she starred in "Tornado", which was the runner-up at last year's year-end box office.

After Hugoan sat down, he didn't continue to be polite, and took the initiative to say, "I am currently preparing a comedy movie, and the script was written by me......"

"Yes, I know." Helen nodded, seeing Hugo's surprised expression, she took the beer handed by the bartender and took a sip, "What's wrong?" I'm also an actress who rolls around in the TV drama circle, and almost everyone knows about this news, so how can I ignore it. ”

"That's a good thing for me." Hugo laughed, "That's right, at the moment I'm looking for the heroine of the script, and I want you to be able to play it." ”

"Why me?" Helen was stunned, but asked a strange question.

"Because you're suitable." Hugo's answer was also very simple and straightforward.

"But...... Why? Helen repeated the question again.

Hugo thought for a moment, "The story is about three imperfect people colliding with each other...... Hugo began to briefly describe the synopsis of the story, and then told some information about the heroine Carlo, "Tim Robbins read this script and recommended you to me, I went to watch the series 'I'm Crazy for the Emperor', and I also think you are the most suitable actor for Carlo." The kind of temperament you have is unforgettable. ”

Hugo's words made Helen chuckle, "You mean, it's not the temperament of a beauty." This reminded Hugo of Helen's past experiences.

"Yes, it's not the temperament of a beautiful woman." Hugo replied in the affirmative, leaving Helen stunned, and the beer in her hand froze in mid-air, and Hugo continued, "It's that kind of little sex." Sense, a little bit of humor, a little bit of story temperament, intricately mixed together, all kinds of style. ”

It is true that Helen is not Hollywood's favorite typical beauty look, but no one can deny her special temperament. This is also the most unique part of Helen in "Perfection".

Helen lifted her beer slightly, took another big sip, lowered her eyes and fell into deep thought. The eyes hidden behind her eyes made Hugo unable to probe her true thoughts, which made Hugo a little nervous - in fact, Hugo didn't know what Nicole would decide, and he didn't know how the negotiations were going with James, but Hugo experienced this afternoon, but he became more and more convinced of his idea, he wanted Helen to play Carlo, even if he needed to use his status as a producer to press, even through Allen, he wanted to achieve such a goal.

Because Helen is Hugo's Carlo.

Helen raised her eyes, and her unwavering gaze looked at Hugo carefully, "But...... It's a movie. Hugo was puzzled by this, and Helen then explained, "I don't like movies because the film industry is so uncertain and I feel uneasy. ”

Hugo pursed his lips slightly, he couldn't say that he understood Helen's feelings, because he hadn't experienced it, but he couldn't give up either, "I don't think you should think like that." Whether it's a movie or a TV series, after all, the work wins. What you need to see is the script itself, starring in an excellent work and creating a great role, this is the actor's greatest insistence, isn't it? ”

From Helen's performance this afternoon, Hugo can see this, Helen and him are actually the same kind of people. Helen worked tirelessly in the underground theater to polish herself, even actively participated in discussions with the audience, and had an endless passion for stories, characters, and comedy. Therefore, Hugo believed that the "perfect" script could impress Helen.

"If you want, I can leave the script behind, you read it slowly, and then send me a message." Hugo took the initiative to speak.

Helen did not answer immediately, but looked at Hugo in front of her seriously, looking carefully, as if trying to see something more in Hugo's amber eyes. Then Helen leaned forward slightly, leaning against the edge of the table, "I'm willing to take this script." ”

Hugo didn't react at first, "So you're willing to read the script?" But then he saw the smile on Helen's lips, and then he also smiled brightly, "Are you willing to take this script?" Even without reading the script, even without knowing the cast lineup, even without knowing the terms of the contract? ”

Helen was amused by Hugo's series of questions, "This is the script you wrote, right?" Hugo nodded, "Then I will choose to trust you once, because 'before sunrise'." This made Hugo also show a big smile, and his mood brightened in an instant.

Leaving the speakeasy, Hugo was thinking about how to talk to James, but before he could understand, the phone rang, interrupting Hugo's train of thought, and when he picked up the phone, it was James, "Hey, Hugo, I just called to tell you that I didn't make any progress here." I had a meeting with Jack today to discuss it, and I thought maybe your suggestion was correct, why don't we have a formal meeting with Helen Hunter and see how it goes? ”

Hugo raised his eyebrows, and laughed at the thought of Jack Nicholson, he knew that Jack must have supported him, "What about Nicole?" ”

"I think Nicole is so beautiful, and she has more princess temperament, which is actually not very suitable for Carlo." James said, "Like you said, Helen looks more suitable overall, but I don't know if she can adapt to it, you know, it's not an easy task to compete with Jack." ”

Hugo resisted the urge to outline the corners of his mouth, "Okay, then let's arrange a meeting with Helen, hoping to satisfy everyone." After hanging up the phone, Hugo couldn't help but clench his fist, "perfect" is being built step by step according to his expectations. It's definitely something to celebrate.

In fact, as Hugo expected, after Helen met with James and Jack for a meeting, James also nodded and agreed to have Helen play the heroine, and the contract was signed after only three days. Under the rapid promotion of Sony Columbia Pictures, the entire project of "Perfect" flew to New York in less than a week to officially announce the start of production. Things went well, far beyond expectations.

Hugo, as a screenwriter and producer, also traveled to New York to attend the opening ceremony of "Perfection" and promote the platform for this first work in which he participated only as a screenwriter.

On the west coast of the distant North American continent, Ernst took out the pre-ordered newspaper from the mailbox as usual, and placed it at the top of the "Los Angeles Times", with an eye-catching headline at the bottom of the front page, "Hugo Lancaster: This Time I'm Just a Screenwriter", Ernst noticed this at a glance, carefully examined the headline, and then flipped the newspaper to the corresponding page, and read it slowly.