"No, no, Helen, please don't do this. I don't mean to be joking. I mean it's true." Hugo's serious words made Helen raise his head and read it in confusion. "I have always been interested in comedy. Recently, I may have the opportunity to star in a comedy script, which is the challenge opportunity I have always dreamed of. I originally thought that it was enough to just take the role and then give the performance. But then I thought this was wrong, because the reason why comedy is comedy is not just the lines, not just the plot, but also the personal charm of the actor. I have been trying to figure out the joints in it."

"So..." Hugo dragged the ending slightly, and even without saying anything about the words behind Helen understood, and she supplemented the words behind, "So I didn't just look like a stupid three-year-old child showing off my addition and subtraction in front of the Nobel Prize in mathematics winner?"

"No." Hugo couldn't help but smile, shook his head, and expressed his negation. Seeing Helen's still a little annoyed, Hugo added, "And you have to know that this is an underground theater, and everyone can discuss the performance equally, right?"

If Hugo hadn't missed the hearing just now, the acting debate Helen mentioned was just a communication with an amateur actor.

Helen let out a long sigh, "This is a relief for me." The mocking tone was really obvious, "So, I want to avoid me from making a fool of myself. It would be better for me to go back to the backstage to replace the curtains."

"But, are you not curious why I appeared here today?" Hugo called out Helen, who was about to leave.

Helen turned around and thought about it carefully, "Yes...yes, why did you appear in the underground theater? You are not...not supposed to..." Helen did not continue to say the following words, but Hugo added, "Should it be on a luxury yacht? Or a private plane?"

"I originally wanted to say a luxurious party, but...you said the same." Helen's words made Hugo laugh.

Indeed, as Helen said, comedy actually requires a kind of talent, not only methodical acting skills, but also expressive acting skills. Helen has a kind of free and easy and condescending and unrestrained manner that Holly Hunter, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and others do not have, and the corners of the mouth can be gently outlined between the lines.

"In fact, I'm really worried about coming to you." 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?"

During the whole conversation just now, they tried to sit down, but they always kept standing. Helen realized at this moment, and looked at the two of them standing, and raised the corner of her mouth slightly and showed a smile, "Of course, why not?" Then she shouted to the bar, "Sam, give me two bottles of beer here and write it on my account."

Once again, it is hard to imagine that the woman in front of her was nominated for Emmy Awards for three consecutive years because of "I'm crazy for you". The "Tornado" starring her was the runner-up at the box office of the year-end last year.

After Hugo sat down, he did not continue to be polite and said actively, "I am preparing a comedy movie recently, and the script was created by me..."

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

"That's a good thing for me." Hugo laughed, "That's right now, I'm looking for the heroine of the script, and I hope you can play it."

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

"Because you are suitable." Hugo's answer was also very simple and clear.

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

Hugo thought for a while, "The story tells the story of three imperfect people colliding with each other..." Hugo began to briefly describe the story summary, and then told some information about the heroine Carol. "Tim Robbins finished reading this script and recommended you to me. I went to watch the series "I'm a crazy person" specifically. I also think you are the most suitable actor for Carol. The temperament you have is unforgettable."

Hugo's words made Helen chuckled, "You mean, it's not the temperament of a beautiful woman." This reminded Hugo of Helen's past experience.

"Yes, it's not the temperament of a beauty." Hugo gave a positive answer, which made Helen stunned. The beer in her hand stopped in mid-air. Hugo continued, "It's the kind of sexuality, a little bit of fun, a little bit of story temperament, mixed together, and full of charm."

Indeed, Helen is not the typical beauty in Hollywood's favorite appearance, but no one can deny her special temperament. This is also the most unique part of Helen's "perfect beauty".

Helen raised the beer slightly, took another big sip, lowered her eyes but fell into deep thought. The eyes hidden behind her eyes made Hugo unable to find out her true thoughts, which made Hugo a little nervous. In fact, Hugo didn't know what decision Nicole would make, nor did he know what the negotiations were going on with James, but after this afternoon, Hugo became more and more determined in his thoughts. He hoped that Helen would play Carol, even if he needed to use his producer's identity to put pressure on, or even through Allen, he wanted to achieve this goal.

Because Helen is the Carol in Hugo's mind.

Helen raised her eyes and looked at Hugo with calm eyes, "But... this is a movie." This made Hugo confused. Helen then explained, "I don't like movies because the film industry is too uncertain, which makes me feel uneasy."

Hugo pursed his lips gently. He couldn't say that he understood Helen's mood because he hadn't experienced it, but he couldn't give up. "I don't think you should think that way. Whether it's a movie or a TV series, it's still a work that wins. What you need to see is the script itself, starring in an excellent work and shaping an excellent role. This is the actor's greatest persistence, right?"

Hugo can see this from Helen's performance this afternoon. Helen and he are actually the same type of people. Helen tirelessly polishes herself in the underground theater, and even actively participates in discussions with the audience, and has endless enthusiasm for stories, characters, and comedy. Therefore, Hugo believes that the "perfect" script can impress Helen.

"If you want, I can leave the script, read it slowly, and then give me a message." Hugo said with his own initiative.

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

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

Helen was amused by Hugo's series of questions, "This is the script you wrote, right?" Hugo nodded, "Then I will choose to believe you once, because 'before sunrise'." This made Hugo smile and his mood suddenly became bright.

After leaving the underground bar, Hugo was thinking about how to tell James, but before he could figure it out, the phone rang, interrupting Hugo's thoughts, and answering the phone, it was James, "Hey, Hugo, I just called you and I didn't have any progress here. I had a meeting with Jack today and discussed it. I think maybe your suggestion is correct, otherwise we will have a formal meeting with Helen Hunter to see how the result is?"

Hugo raised his eyebrows, and when he thought of Jack Nicholson, he laughed. He knew that Jack must have supported him, "Where is Nicole?"

"I think Nicole is too beautiful, and she has more princessy temperament, which is actually not suitable for Carol." James said, "Just you said, Helen looks more suitable overall, but I don't know if she can adapt. You must know that it is not easy to compete with Jack."

Hugo resisted the urge to outline the corner of his mouth, "Okay, then we will arrange a meeting with Helen, hoping to satisfy everyone." After the phone was hung up, Hugo couldn't help but clench his fists, "Fine and Beautiful" was being built step by step according to his expectations. This is definitely something worth celebrating.

The facts were as Hugo expected. After Helen met and Jack for a meeting and discussion, James nodded and agreed to Helen as the heroine. The contract was signed in just three days later. With the rapid promotion of Sony Columbia Pictures, the entire project "Fine and Perfect" flew to New York in almost a week and officially announced its start-up. Things went smoothly, far exceeding expectations.

As a screenwriter and producer, Hugo also traveled to New York to attend the "Full-beautiful" opening ceremony, and promoted this work that he only participated as a screenwriter for the first time.
Chapter completed!