"So, you have big ambitions for this script?" Hugo's thoughts only flashed in his mind, and he said with a smile as he looked at Knight, who couldn't hide his excitement. However, the eyes drifted towards Catherine, and it was clear that there was a deep meaning in the words.

Knight didn't notice this small detail, but because of Hugo's affirmation, he nodded vigorously, but there was no arrogance in those big eyes, but they were full of expectations and eagerness, which made people laugh, "I said at the beginning that I hope you can be the leading actor, but this directly scared away many producers......" Speaking of this, Knight lowered his head a little embarrassed and chuckled twice.

"The Sixth Sense" is only Knight's second work, and it is also a horror film, and the budget is bound to be not very high, but Knight actually directly proposed to cooperate with Hugo, which can be regarded as a fantasy in the eyes of anyone. What's more, horror films in the early nineties have gradually developed into flesh-and-blood plasma films, starring actors who are either newcomers or third-tierers, and almost no first-line actors are willing to star in horror movies - no wonder those producers are scared away by Knight.

In the end, with the help of a friend, David saw the script, he nodded directly, and then ...... "Knight didn't think too much, and he didn't know so much about the inside story, so he took it for granted that his gratitude to Bowei Film Company was overflowing, but Catherine, who was sitting next to her, began to hold her forehead."

"And then we found out that this was a brilliant script." Catherine interrupted Knight, picked up the conversation with ease, and said with a smile, "It's not the story we imagined at all, and it's even better than expected." So, we realized that maybe it wasn't impossible for you to star. Catherine turned to look at Rick and Knight, laughing, and finally made contact with Hugo again, "After all, we all know that the first thing that can impress Hugo is a great script." ”

It's really embarrassing for Catherine, and she didn't panic in a hurry, and she was stunned by a long speech to round the topic back. In fact, the information leaked by Knight just now is enough to prove the intention of the actions behind Bowei Films. Although Catherine is on Steven Spielberg's side, her most important identity is still a producer - she has her own production company, Kennedy/Marshall Film Productions, and this time the "supernatural sixth sense" is the work they co-shot with Bowey, and she doesn't want to offend Bowei and Disney behind her, at least not in terms of face.

Therefore, even if it is known that Robert Iger and David Vogel are plotting Hugo behind their backs, it is estimated that even Catherine herself has become a pawn in it, but at this time Catherine must be careful to grasp the proportions.

Hugo and Catherine have a good relationship, he knows that Catherine is on his side, and besides, he has no intention of piercing the layer of window paper, so he looked at Catherine and smiled, "It seems that I should change my preference, it's always not a good thing to have weaknesses." This little joke also eased the atmosphere again.

Although Knight was smiling, he didn't understand what was going on, and just asked urgently, "Have you finished reading the script?" What do you think? Any comments on the script? ”

A barrage of questions came to his face, and Rick directly teased with a chuckle, "Slow down, slow down, let's have an aperitif first, and then take our time to talk about it." ”

Knight also realized that he was a little out of shape at this time, and laughed embarrassedly, and then held the red wine glass in front of him stiffly, "Thank you, Mr. Lancaster, for being able to meet me today, for this...... It is my pleasure. ”

Knight in front of him was restrained but sincere, and his smile was full of sincerity and excitement. Hugo couldn't help but speculate that maybe Knight was able to continue to impress the producers and make them continue to invest in him, because of his passion for movies and sincerity in dealing with people, of course, the great success of the "supernatural sixth sense" is still the most important premise. Moreover, as an Indian-American, Knight has become the pride of countless Indians by breaking into Hollywood, and it is estimated that there are many Indian sources of funding behind it, which makes Knight have the prerequisite for becoming the "terminator of Hollywood's Big Six" - there are continuous works to be made.

Hugo also raised the red wine glass in front of him, "Being able to get the appreciation of an excellent work shows that my work performance is still very good." Again, this simple little humor made everyone chuckle.

After speaking, Hugo saluted Knight and Catherine with a wine glass, and then saluted Rick, which seemed to have no special action, but Hugo secretly gave Rick a look, and between the lightning and flint, the two had already completed the exchange.

In fact, before today's meeting, Hugo had already greeted Rick, and if nothing else, he hoped to take over the work. The reason is very simple, after reading the script, Hugo was moved by this story again, and unlike the original viewing process, reading the script itself gave Hugo a new feeling for the role of Malcolm, and the indescribable intricacies and fragility deeply attracted Hugo.

From the script to the characters, Hugo was very satisfied. And this is still an authentic horror movie, not long ago in the crew of "Truman's World", Hugo was still thinking about whether he should try a horror movie after challenging the comedy, and now he has encountered the "supernatural sixth sense", which can be called a perfect choice.

Just like Hugo's thoughts after talking to Robert, Robert can be said to be a last resort, even if Hugo knows that he is being calculated, even if he knows that there is a trap in front of him, Hugo will willingly nod his head and agree to play the role of "The Sixth Sense".

But this feeling is really strange, Hugo even thought about refusing to play altogether, just to prevent Robert's plan from succeeding, anyway, excellent scripts will always appear again. But Hugo can't deny that this script is the most exciting script for him since the "Seven Deadly Sins", even surpassing "Los Angeles Confidential". It's really confusing.

In the end, Hugo decided to star, and after more than half a year of polishing, Hugo also knew that this was how Hollywood operated, and it was actually the same before. The only difference is that Hugo didn't reach such heights before and couldn't see the turbulent undercurrents behind the scenes, but now Hugo has become a part of it. So, since you're already in it, why don't you listen to your true feelings and choose your favorite work to star?

However, Hugo did not make a decision immediately, on the one hand, he needed to talk to Knight face-to-face - Hugo did not tell Rick the reason, he actually questioned Knight's ability, after all, the name of the "six killers" is not a joke; On the one hand, Rick needs time to set up.

Rick naturally has no objection to Hugo's choice, but Endeavor Elite Brokerage and DreamWorks will not let others calculate themselves casually, this is a transaction, a two-way transaction, not a one-way transaction. What's more, because of Hugo's strong influence, Rick actually has the upper hand - it was Catherine, not David, who came to meet today, so it can be seen that Robert Iger has temporarily taken a half step back.

Once Hugo has made a decision, Rick will inevitably need to make arrangements, and Robert and David will certainly not simply bow their heads and agree, so he needs to exchange some information with Catherine, and there will definitely be a battle next.

Now, Hugo has given Rick a signal that he is willing to take on the film. The rest is up to Rick.

"Knight, how did you come up with such a story? Looking at the issue of death from a child's point of view, although such a story has appeared before, it is not easy to write profoundly. After ordering, Hugo looked at Knight and asked curiously.

Knight's expression was still irrepressibly excited, and it was estimated that this emotion would be carried out tonight, "I just said, it's you." It sounds weird, but I promise you, I wrote this script because of you. Knight's words made Hugo completely stunned, but looking at Knight's extremely sincere expression, the concentration and devotion to love movies sparkled in his eyes, and the smile on the corner of Hugo's mouth couldn't help but outline.

"When I was editing my last work, one night I worked until the wee hours of the morning, and suddenly I had a picture in my mind, you were wearing a white shirt, unbuttoning the top two buttons, sitting on the armrest of the sofa, your face was full of loneliness, and there were countless intricacies in those eyes, as if the whole world was quiet, and then you could clearly see the whole world shattered in your eyes, which shocked my heart. So, I told my editor, 'You know, I'm going to write a script called The Sixth Sense, starring Hugo Lancaster. My editor was stunned, then nodded and said, 'Okay.'" ”

Listening to Knight's description of the whole ins and outs, Hugo's mind also began to sketch the picture in the movie, the kind of reality and intricacies that rushed to the face, which made Hugo also fall into deep thought.

Hugo and Knight were talking in a low voice, while Rick looked at Catherine, "So, what kind of conditions did Bowei give?" ”

Catherine's position in the crew of "The Sixth Sense" is very delicate, on the one hand, she represents Broadway Films, and she has to think from the company's standpoint, but on the other hand, she has a close relationship with DreamWorks, and she needs to think not only about this film, but also for the future. Therefore, how to grasp the balance depends on Catherine herself.

Catherine was not polite, and lowered her voice and said, "The cost is capped at 60 million, and the salary is still to be discussed, but Bowei prefers the way of box office dividends, as an actor and producer." Personally, I think 12 percent is the most appropriate. ”

Rick narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Catherine carefully, and after a long moment, then whispered, "I'm listening." ”

Catherine suddenly showed a light smile, she knew that this cooperation had been reached!