Chapter 1908 1908 New steps
Hugo nodded and agreed, which made David and Jeffrey smile, because it not only means that Allen's funds will be injected into DreamWorks, but also means that DreamWorks' script development will inevitably be more stable in the future. Of course, this will inevitably lead to a problem. Differences between partners always need to seek unity, but overall, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, which is the best thing for DreamWorks.
After watching David and Jeffrey, Allen said unexpectedly, "Hugo, are you sure you are willing to enter DreamWorks?" This topic has been a long time since. Just now, the four of them have been chatting about the two scripts "Trueman's World" and "Exercise". David praised Hugo's rationality, and he also agreed with Hugo's choice. Unexpectedly, Allen actually went back again.
Hugo suddenly didn't react to the purpose of Allen's mention of this topic, "Why do you say that?"
"I mean, you're not used to all this, aren't you?" After Allen finished speaking, he realized that he hadn't explained it clearly, and couldn't help but chuckled, then took a deep breath before reinterpreting, "I mean, you're always a pure actor, a pure singer, and don't like the business and management behind the scenes, right? So, are you really sure? This will be a brand new and strange world."
Hugo gently pulled the corner of his mouth, outlining a faint smile, but it shone with bright light, "What if I regret it?"
This sentence made Allen stunned, and then caught a trace of joke in Hugo's eyes, and couldn't help but laugh, "If you regret it, I will respect your choice. Compared to partners, we are friends first."
This made Hugo laugh out loud, and the brisk laughter echoed gently in the glass of champagne in his hand. "In fact, I am not very familiar with these things. I even think you made a wrong choice. I will not be an excellent company manager." Hugo's words made Allen frown and exclaim in a low voice, "Oh, God", which made Hugo laugh.
"I have been thinking about these issues recently. You know, now I am gradually getting into these things. I found that, regardless of whether I want to or not, I am already standing here, and everything will inevitably come." Hugo's words made Allen lightly and deeply understand.
From "Los Angeles Secret" to "Save Private Ryan", to "Exercise and Beautiful" and "Trueman's World", the world in front of Hugo has turned upside down, not only because he has entered the field of producers, but also because his value as an actor has deviated from the scope of fixed concepts. Now he has inevitably come to such a height, and the world he has come into contact with, perceived, and experienced is completely different. Four popular works and four different production companies have almost half of Hollywood, including countless transactions on the open and dark sides. Not only are they dazzling, but they are also unpredictable.
In Hollywood, as an actor, it is not enough to be able to act. How to deal with the media, how to use the connections in your hands, how to cooperate with large companies, how to promote cooperation, and how to maintain your image are all profound compulsory courses. This is also the reason why excellent agents, managers, and public relations are popular. At the same time, the actors themselves cannot take it lightly, otherwise those countless actors who flash through the night sky like meteors are the best precedents.
Now, Hugo is one step closer than the actors and sees a complicated and chaotic world. The world seems to be so small. Just a small town in Hollywood and just a Wall Street can condense more than 60% or even more resources and transactions in the world. The world seems to be so big. Standing on a fulcrum, you can see the whole world, as if you can lift the entire earth with a light force.
Hugo is not only facing a situation where he changes the historical trajectory as an actor, but also changes the pattern of the film industry with his own abilities. Although it is a bit exaggerated to say this, it is true that as long as the power of DreamWorks is strong enough, it can become a model of Hollywood industry rules, just like Disney in the second decade of the 21st century.
This is a huge impact and a new challenge for Hugo. As Hugo said, whether he is willing to admit this fact or not, reality has come to his side.
"Luckily, I have a group of good friends." Hugo glanced at Allen as he spoke, which made Allen laugh.
In the past period of time, Rick, Joseph, Samora and others have given Hugo great help, allowing Hugo to survive one crisis after another and gradually grow up. In addition, Allen's invitation is also very important, because Allen gives Hugo a legitimate bargaining chip, and can always leave room for himself in competition with other large film companies Dreamworks is always Hugo's first choice and guaranteed choice. This allows Hugo to have more bargaining chips next when facing bigwigs such as Sherry Lansing, Kevin Pence, Barry Mayer, and Robert Iger.
Hugo knew this clearly.
"So, I think, maybe it's a challenge, but it's also an opportunity, why not try it?" Hugo came to his own conclusion, "What's more, we didn't agree that I wouldn't involve the business part, but only the production part." From cartoons to movies to music, Hugo, the three major departments of DreamWorks, are all familiar with it, "So, I think I still have some say."
Seeing the smile on Allen's face, Hugo raised the champagne in his right hand, slapped a little in the air, and then waved his index finger, "But don't be too optimistic, maybe I will ruin all this with my own hands. Then you lose a huge amount of money, and I can't compensate you."
Alan pursed his lips slightly, and a simple smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he replied seriously, "You can repay with your body."
"Puff", Hugo sprayed out the small mouthful of champagne from his mouth. Hugo had seen Alan's serious smile and thought he was going to say something, but so unexpectedly came up with such unexpected words. Unexpectedly, he directly made a move of disobedience.
However, Hugo looked at Allen, whose suit and chest were completely wet in front of him, and was stunned for a moment, but laughed loudly, "There is enough zeros on the check." This rebuttal choked Allen, but he couldn't refute. In the end, he could only laugh with Hugo.
"It seems that you are still in good spirits now. There is no need for my worry just now." The familiar voice of Tom Cruise came from behind. When he turned around, he saw Tom and Nicole Kidman. "I just told Nicole that you must have worked very hard tonight, so we should not add any burden to you, but now, it is obvious that we are thinking too much."
"If you can feel the hardships in my empty stomach, you will know where I am now." Hugo's joke made everyone laugh, "Let me introduce you to you, this is Allen Strello, this is Tom Cruise, this is Nicole Kidman."
"We met once in a charity party before," Tom said, "but it was a pity that I didn't get the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation."
"That night, Tom was the absolute focus. I wanted to come forward and say hello, but I was worried that it was too abrupt." Allen said politely.
Seeing the two of them being so polite, Hugo raised his right hand, "That's because I wasn't there that day." The joke made everyone stunned, and then they all laughed. Even Tom himself smiled helplessly.
"It seems that your humorous cell is really worth looking forward to." Tom gritted his teeth at Hugo with his eyebrows raised. Hugo raised his hands to surrender. Tom rolled his eyes, "You'd better pray that there is no kissing scene in this work, otherwise you will definitely regret it."
Hugo cast a panic look at Nicole for help, which made Nicole burst into laughter, "I didn't expect that we really want to cooperate. I thought it would be 'perfect'."
Nicole still maintained her usual elegance, with the perfect curve hanging on the corner of her mouth, "I thought it would be 'perfect'." This is asking why Hugo did not play "perfect" and made Hugo laugh. "However, 'Trumen's World' may be a more difficult challenge. I read the script twice and felt that the heroine's room for performance was very limited, but she needed to show many things. This is really a headache."
Although Nicole's words were asking, they were not the feeling of discussion. It can be heard that she was just sharing the topic.
Every actor has different habits, and the style of cooperation is naturally different. Nicole obviously doesn't like to communicate experiences and share skills with others. She is more accustomed to interpreting roles in her own way and rhythm, focusing on her own performances.
Hugo doesn't mind discussing the role and plot with others, but he also knows that this is not for everyone, just as if he needs to remain 100% dedicated when studying the role, otherwise it will be difficult to really get into the state. "I am still studying comedy performances now, and I hope I won't ruin this excellent script."
"They are talking about these boring things again." Tom frowned and looked at Allen, saying jokingly, which made everyone laugh.
At this moment, a strange face came over with a smile, but he did not rush to interrupt or leave. When Hugo cast his inquiring eyes, he walked forward with a smile and grabbed Hugo's right hand, "Happy birthday, Mr. Lancaster."
Hugo was stunned. Today was not his birthday at all, and this was the seventh person today who said this, but... he still smiled with a strange expression on his face, "Thank you." Alan, Tom and Nicole, who were standing next to him, looked at Hugo's struggle, all lowered their heads and smiled. It was very hard
Chapter completed!