As Hugo expected, when Rick said that Hugo was likely to only play the role of screenwriter and was willing to take on the responsibility of producer, but he might not play the role himself, DreamWorks, Paramount and Columbia all reacted to varying degrees.

In fact, similar situations are very common in Hollywood, simply taking "Men in Black" as an example, Steven Spielberg did not serve as a director, but only worked behind the scenes as a producer, but this project still received a super high investment of 90 million US dollars from Sony Columbia Pictures, and enabled Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, two partners whose box office appeal is not top. As a producer, Steven is on the one hand to check the quality of the film, and on the other hand, he also relies on his own appeal to attract attention to the movie.

Even if Hugo does not star in "Perfect", he will still be named as a producer, and this is a script created by himself, which is bound to take a lot of effort to create, and the quality is guaranteed. But the question is that, as a producer, "perfect" can only be regarded as Hugo's second work, has Hugo's appeal really reached such a height?

To put it simply, Hugo's current strong appeal is almost composed of two identities as an actor and a singer, but the words of the screenwriter and producer make people have to recalculate.

Hugo didn't have the heart to consider the calculations of the big corporations, and it was difficult for him to turn a film project into a series of numbers from the company's standpoint. So, Hugo gave all of this to Rick, and he himself approached Jack Nicholson with a revised and complete script.

"Is there any hope for the Lakers this year?" Hugo glanced at the newspaper in Jack's hand and saw that it was news that various NBA teams were trading players this summer, so he casually asked.

Jack looked up from behind the newspaper and noticed that it was Hugo, then lowered his head again, "The little guy in the first round last year played well, and the new big man performed barely, but the whole lineup is still too young and immature, and needs to be polished." ”

"You mean Kobe Bryant?" Hugo sat down across from Jack, called the waiter as he cooked, and ordered his own breakfast.

Jack put the newspaper down and nodded with interest, "yes, you have an impression of this little guy?" ”

"It's hard not to be impressed by missing two game-tying three-pointers in the last minute of overtime that led to the team's elimination in the playoffs." Hugo shrugged his shoulders, the "OK combination" that will sweep the NBA league in the future, this year is only the first season to gather with the Lakers, and Kobe Bryant is just a substitute player as a rookie, and he doesn't have much playing time at all.

Jack tilted his head and took a sip of his coffee, "Indeed, that's frustrating. The young man was still a little too reckless. "Kobe Bryant is only eighteen years old this year.

"Don't you think it's rare to have the guts to make such a choice in a time trial for the playoffs?" Hugo's words aroused Jack's interest, and he continued, "Of course, at such a moment, success is a hero, failure is the object of everyone's criticism, and as a rookie, this move is indeed too reckless." But...... Not everyone has such courage, and not everyone has such courage. ”

Jack was stunned, thought about it carefully, and finally tapped his chin slightly, "You can say the same, indeed, this is a point of view." However, the world of sports is so cruel, and if you succeed, people will praise you for your courage; But if you fail, people will accuse you of stupidity. So, you approve of his actions? ”

"Oh no, I've never been one to take on a bold challenge." Hugo shook his head again and again, looking horrified, "If I were to stand on a court like that, I would have trembling my legs and not being able to take a step." ”

"Your humor is really impressive." The corners of Jack's mouth sketched into a smile, looking at him to the left, but it also showed his attitude: Hugo Lancaster, who always dared to push the limits in Hollywood, was never a coward. "So, it's no coincidence that you're here today, right? Or did you come all the way to pay for my breakfast? ”

Hugo laughed, "I thought my attitude was obvious enough. Jack raised an eyebrow, his face full of doubt, and Hugo explained, "Specifically talking to you about the Lakers?" Studying the Lakers' playoffs last year specifically to please you? Jack still had a smiling expression on his face, and Hugo spread his hands, "Please, I won't believe I'm really a Lakers fan?" ”

"Everyone in Hollywood knows that your father was very fond of rugby." Jack gave his answer, which made Hugo laugh again. "So, do you have a request for me? But...... For what? Jack frowned with doubts written on his face, "Could it be that you came to me for investment?" ”

Now it was Hugo's turn to be confused, and Jack pouted, "There are rumors in the circle that you may want to take a stake in DreamWorks." Hugo laughed and cried, and gave Jack an answer, "Then I'm relieved, I'm still worried about what to do with the pension recently." ”

One sentence made Hugo can't help but say, "I came to you, in fact, there is a script I want you to read, I think you are very suitable for the actor." ”

Jack raised an eyebrow unexpectedly, obviously a little uncomfortable with Hugo's sudden transformation into a producer, "So, is this a project you participated in, or are you here to help someone else as a lobbyist?" As he spoke, Jack looked over at the script Hugo had placed next to him, looking curious.

Hugo simply handed the script to Jack, "I wrote the script myself." Originally, I was going to play the leading role myself, but then I found out that in fact, I am not the most suitable person, you are. The charm of this male protagonist is something that only you can really show. Hugo's words made Jack laugh, and he didn't forget to raise his eyebrows and look at Hugo playfully, as if he was very satisfied with such a compliment.

"Yes, the last time I had dinner with Meryl, she mentioned to me that she recently heard that you wrote a script, which made many people very curious." Jack didn't look up, muttered as he began to flip through the script, "But we all thought it must be you who would play it, so we're looking forward to it, why are you going to ...... today?" Just find ......" The latter words of Jack were completely vague, so that Hugo could not hear them clearly.

I saw Jack pick up the script and read it carefully. Hugo didn't speak again, but kept quiet, giving Jack a space to read. However, Jack's habit of flipping through the script is very peculiar, he reads the first and second pages carefully, then reads the next three pages a little quickly, and then begins to flip to the second half of the script casually, and then stops at one page, and begins to read it word by word carefully, and even his lips can be seen squirming slightly, as if reading the lines.

Looking at Jack's serious attitude, Hugo couldn't help but be a little curious, trying to explain the intention of the script to Jack, but he was worried that he would be too noisy and affect Jack's reading. However, Jack's way of reading made Hugo afraid that he would not be able to truly grasp the beauty of the script. This feeling of anxiety is like the feeling of a middle school student before taking an exam, and it is difficult to describe.

About a quarter of an hour passed before Jack raised his head again, and then casually flipped through the two pages of the script, his eyes only swept slightly, and then put the script aside, "How did you think of letting me star in this script?" ”

"Honestly, it's a moment of inspiration." Yuguo said honestly, "When I started thinking about the possibility of other actors playing the leading role, the first thing that came to mind was you. The role of the male protagonist in this script is a very sensitive and critical guy, he is in a state of high tension almost all the time, that special temperament, I can't think of any other suitable actor except you. ”

"You mean neurosis?" Jack vetoed a large part of Hugo's words in one sentence, which made Hugo laugh, "Yes, you can say that." Hugo's answer made Jack laugh too.

"But in the script, I wouldn't describe it that way." Hugo then explained, "I want this neuropathy to have something more to discover, a very subtle but fragile quality, and I really look forward to your performance to give the character more surprises, to go beyond my script, and to make the audience really feel something different." ”

Hugo tried his best to avoid using his own ideas to bind Jack, he didn't want to say the connotation of the script as if he was showing an exhibit, he wanted the actors to understand and interpret it themselves, and he also believed that Jack could dig out different things from the script, which was what he needed.

Although Hugo's words were not deep, Jack nodded his chin seriously, "So, you don't plan to star in this script yourself?" Jack never seems to express his opinion on the script positively, but has been knocking on the side, although he and Hugo are friends, but at this time his attitude as a senior top actor, little by little.

Hugo smiled and shook his head, "I originally had the intention to do this, like 'before sunrise', but now...... No, I hope to be able to concentrate on making this work as a screenwriter. Although Hugo didn't say it explicitly, Jack could feel that this script was very special to Hugo.

"You're going to be a producer?" Jack asked.

"Yes, I'll be a producer." Hugo nodded.

"Do you have any special ideas for the other cast lines?" Jack finally asks a tendentious question that makes Hugo smell Jack's initiative.