When Hugo saw the last sentence of Ernst's postscript, he couldn't help laughing, "Finally...... You're not Melvin. Concise and clear, and with no room for manoeuvre, typical of Ernst's style, one can even paint in the mind the irritability and disgust that Ernst wrote this sentence.

There was no signature on the note, and there was no identifying sign, but Hugo knew that it was a comment from Ernst, which lightened Hugo's mood - because Ernst did receive the script and, after reading it carefully, gave him enough advice.

Hugo walked over to the couch next to him and carefully read Ernst's note again. In addition to his harsh criticism of Simon's character, Ernst felt that Hugo's portrayal of Melvin was too detailed.

Ernst argues that he could indeed sketch the whole image of Melvin from Hugo's words, but this is precisely the most regrettable point of the script. "Hugo, you have to know that sometimes, it's fun to let the audience guess the story behind the characters."

This was a whole new world for Hugo.

When performing, Hugo conceived the background information of the character as completely as possible, because the length of the character in the film is limited, and he needs to establish the character completely in his mind, so that every move in the performance process can be traced, which is to increase the depth and width of the performance, and give the character a soul in a place that the audience can't see.

But according to Ernst, this is not necessarily the right thing to do in the process of writing a screenplay. On the one hand, the screenwriter gives too much framework to the characters, but in fact, this is the performance space that restricts the actors; On the one hand, the screenwriter stuffs the story too full, which is not conducive to the director's play and the audience's comprehension, and the most likely situation is that the screenwriter's sketch is too detailed, and the director can't fit it into the space, so he cuts it without authorization, so that the characters become scattered, far from the screenwriter's original idea.

Of course, it doesn't mean that this approach is necessarily wrong, it must look at the theme, the type, the script, and the characters. Adapting measures to local conditions is the truth. Melvin in "Perfection" is clearly like this.

Hugo gave Melvin too many personal things, and the image was very three-dimensional, but it deviated more and more from his own expectations, so that he created a new image. But in fact, this story Hugo hopes to tell the loneliness, loneliness, and indifference of incomplete people in the process of pursuing perfection. Therefore, the "incomplete" part is often more attractive than the "complete", and it is more up to the actor himself to give Melvin vitality.

Ernst was only writing a single page, but the collision in Hugo's mind was endless. I have to say that Hugo originally thought that the script had been perfect, but now it seems that there is still a lot of room for improvement, how to use the power of words to convey the core idea of the screenwriter in a quiet way, this topic still has a long way to go for Hugo.

Suddenly, Hugo decided that he didn't want to play Melvin anymore.

Not because of Charlize's alternative approach just now, nor because of Ernst's accurate advice, but because Hugo wanted to really concentrate on putting himself in the perspective of the screenwriter and giving life to the whole script. Hugo prefers to be the teller of the story of "perfection" rather than an actor; Hugo values the spark between Melvin, Simon and Carol more than Melvin alone.

Of course, if Hugo insists on playing Melvin, no one will object, this is his script in the first place, and for investors, it is great news, Hugo himself can also re-edit the script, reduce Melvin details, and then use his performance to inject more personal touch into Melvin. These can be done as long as Hugo wants to.

However, Hugo did not want this, for the first time, Hugo became interested in the job of screenwriting, he wanted to write the script "perfectly" seriously, concentrate and dedicate himself wholeheartedly.

Looking up, Hugo saw Charlize bouncing out of the game room, and he smiled brightly and said, "I've decided to give up playing 'Perfect.'" ”

Charlize looked at Hugo with a smile, "What? You said you decided not to star in 'Perfect'? Hugo nodded in affirmation, Charlize raised his eyebrows, and thought seriously, "That's good, you can concentrate on being a screenwriter and prove your ability." ”

Charlize immediately understood Hugo's thoughts, which made the smile on the corner of Hugo's mouth bloom wantonly, "You know how much I like this script." The smile in Charlize's eyes also bloomed like sunshine, "If I hadn't even come out of 'L.A. Confidential' by now, I would definitely do my best to fight for the role of Carlo." ”

Although Charlize rarely praises Hugo positively, she must admit that the script "Perfect" is amazing, and the best part of Hugo is not that he wrote a creative script, but that he gave three characters a soul in an old-fashioned story, and almost everyone can find their own part in these three characters, just like Carlo's dilemma made Charlize see her own rejection of fairy tales, but she couldn't help but look forward to fairy tales becoming reality.

This skill is a once-in-a-lifetime skill for screenwriters. Although Hugo never wanted to admit it, Charlize firmly believed that Hugo was a very talented screenwriter, perhaps not inferior to Hugo as an actor and as a singer.

"Trust me, you made a wise choice." Charlize reined in the frizziness he had just played the game, all the impetuousness had settled, and he spoke seriously.

Charlize's determined look made Hugo raise his eyebrows slightly, "Maybe I made a wise choice, but it was a wrong decision." Now the budget for 'perfection' is estimated to be shrinking. "As a screenwriter, Hugo's appeal is not so strong.

This made Charlize laugh, "We always have to pay something, don't we?" Charlize then turned and walked towards the kitchen, grabbed a four-liter bottle of Coke, and two large packets of fries, and walked towards the game room, stopping when she passed Hugo again, "So, that means you're going to star in 'Truman's World'?" ”

Hugo was stunned, he had been thinking about "perfection" just now, and now Charlize said, "I hope so, if I am still the first on their list of co-actors." ”

"Trust me, you're number one on anyone's list of collaborations." Charlize rolled her eyes, and before she could enter the game room, the light voice came over, "Except for the screenwriter named Hugo Lancaster." Then Charlize shouted, "Coke, fries, who's going to want it?" ”

Hugo stood alone, smiling dumbly.

Is it really the right choice to give up "perfection" and choose "Truman's world"? In fact, Hugo himself can't be sure, deep down, he still hopes that he can play "perfectly", but perhaps, as he himself thinks, and as Charlize said, this is a wise choice. People can't be too greedy, always thinking about getting Longwangshu.

So, perhaps "perfection" is a litmus test of Hugo's control as a screenwriter, leaving aside everything else, just as a screenwriter. At the same time, Hugo can also devote himself to the filming of "Truman's World", the role of Truman...... Even just thinking about it in his mind, Hugo felt excited, but in addition to being excited, it was also extremely tricky:

Because Hugo doesn't know how to play the role of Truman now, it seems that all his previous methods are not working, and comedy is tying his hands and feet.

Looking down at the note in his hand, Hugo couldn't help but think that maybe he should think about it from a different angle. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity, and it is also a challenge that he has been looking forward to for a long time.

Thinking of this, Hugo picked up the phone and gave Rick a call, "I've decided to star in 'Truman's World'." ”

"What about 'perfection'?" Rick was actually in a meeting at this time, but the content of the meeting was "Perfect" and "Truman's World", so he quieted everyone down.

"I will focus on the screenwriting work, and now the script needs to be revised, give me a few days, I will re-sort out my thoughts, and then, and then I will communicate with the director and the protagonist to complete my own work, and the rest will be left to the crew." Hugo made the final decision.

Rick nodded slightly, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, such a situation is undoubtedly the best for Endeavor Elite Agency - two Hugo's works were launched at the same time, which is perfect!

"Then let's show everyone that you're the best screenwriter in the world, I think a lot of people can't wait." Rick's thoughts were the same as Charlize's, which made Hugo laugh, "By the way, I think you still can't completely let go of 'perfection', even as a screenwriter, you should be a part of the producer, of course you can't do everything like 'L.A. Confidential', I mean, let you check the script, after all, this work means a lot to you, doesn't it?" "It also means a lot to Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company.

"I know what you mean, but ...... Besides, I'll fix the script first, and then I'll ......," Hugo muttered, "and see who I'm working with." "DreamWorks, Sony, Columbia Pictures and Paramount, who will make it to the end and become the "perfect" investment producer?

"Okay, I see." Rick immediately hung up the phone, and then looked at his colleagues in the conference room, "Guys, our company is going to make a big move again, and then it depends on how this level will end." ”