"Hugo, do you have any plans for filming next?"

"Hugo, after the 'Storm' tour, are you going to return to the set?"

"Do you have any ideas about the new film, Hugo?"

"Would you still be willing to shoot another commercial blockbuster like Independence Day?"

...

Perhaps the adjective "cold" can no longer be used at the Berlin Film Festival. Although there is still no bustling red carpet here, Hugo, Leonardo and Charlize gathered together and did not talk five times, reporters flocked over and couldn't wait to ask.

These noisy questions completely interrupted Hugo's thoughts. He had to stop thinking about "Los Angeles City Secret", but he didn't mind too much, because all the ideas about "Los Angeles City Secret" were just Hugo's guess. He didn't know whether "Los Angeles City Secret" was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Naturally, he couldn't determine whether this would fit Barry's words; he didn't know whether Barry's meaning had other meanings, maybe it was a movie about rock...

What Hugo needs to do now is not because of the "Los Angeles Secret", but should take back his attention. Today he came to the platform specifically for "Romeo and Juliet".

Hugo smiled warmly and spoke politely at the microphone in front of him, "I hope I will still see such a situation when I come to Berlin again next week."

A polite word made everyone stunned. Then the German journalists laughed, while reporters from other countries were confused, "Did Hugo tell a joke just now?" Most people didn't understand it at all. Hugo's polite words were really ordinary.

In fact, Hugo is making fun of the reporters' problems too polite, because Hugo has not filmed a movie for more than a year and has always been focusing on the band's work. Recently, the "storm" world tour and album have caused storms. But everyone is paying attention to Hugo's film work, of course, this is natural at the Berlin Film Festival, so Hugo laughed at himself, hoping that the attendance rate will not be too bad when he comes to Berlin to tour next week.

German journalists all know that the tickets to the concert at the Berlin Arena of Honor have long been sold out, and the calls for additional events remain high. So when they heard Hugo's joke, they laughed. German-style humor, the frequency is indeed different.

It was not difficult for Hugo to deal with the reporters of the Berlin Film Festival. After the interview was over, Hugo had not had time to breathe, but before Hugo could breathe, he saw Mark Canton coming towards him. However, this time, it was not Luc Besson who followed Mark this time, but a completely unexpected character: the Coen brothers.

Hugo's eyes showed a look of surprise, "Hey, Joel, Ethan," although Hugo still can't tell which brother is the brother and which brother is, at least he remembers his name, which also avoids embarrassment, "Why are you here? Do you have any works to exhibit this time? Then I have to go and take a look."

"But the rumor I heard is that you are leaving tonight?" Ethan raised his eyebrows and a questioning expression made Hugo laugh awkwardly, "Since you know it's a polite word, don't expose me."

Hugo's candidness immediately made the atmosphere happy again, "To be honest, how could you appear together?" Although the Coen brothers are now the flagship characters of independent films, like Quentin Tarantino, independent films occupy a place but are still not recognized by the eight major film companies.

Now, all the eight major film companies have given enough attention to independent films, but they rarely participate in the production of these independent films in person. Instead, they come to select the finished products and purchase the distribution rights after the independent film appears in Sundance or the three major European film festivals.

So, it was really weird that the Coen brothers and Mark came together.

Mark spread his hands and expressed his innocence, "Although I am a businessman and don't know how to appreciate movies, the news is quite well-informed. I have heard of Joel and Ethan's movies so outstanding. Today I will never miss it." Mark's self-deprecation was very good. Not only did he avoid Hugo's problem, but he also took the initiative to say his "flattery" in a teasing way, which made everyone chuckled.

"Ethan and I come here specifically to find investment." Joel explained the causes and consequences clearly in a simple sentence. "I heard that you appeared here, which gave us a lot of hope. Mark volunteered to become an introducer, which is our honor."

Ethan then took over the conversation and said easily, "If you are willing to star in our work, I think the investment will be completely solved."

The Coen brothers' words were relatively direct. Without the hiding of the big guys, nor without Mark's anxiousness, they would not make people feel uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, Hugo was used to this way of communication, and he immediately understood the purpose of the Coen brothers, "So, can I be arrogant?"

Joel and Ethan laughed at the same time, then looked at each other once, looked at Hugo again, nodded, Ethan replied, "Yes, you can be arrogant."

Hugo was asking, "Can I narcissistically think you came for me?" The Coen brothers gave a positive answer. This made the three of them laugh. Mark, who was standing beside him, seemed a little embarrassed without knowing the cause and effect, but he did not show it, but smiled and looked at the three people calmly, then tried to control their tone, asking with a hint of curiosity, "So, are you planning to star in your work with Hugo?"

Ethan cast a quest to Hugo, as if saying, "Can we tell Mark the truth?" Hugo knew that regardless of whether Ethan was willing to say it or not, Mark always had a way to find out the truth. What's more, if he could make some noise, he was interested in the script of the Coen brothers, which would definitely be of great help to attract sponsorship. Although now, with the reputation of the Coen brothers, Hugo did not need Hugo's help, so he smiled and gave a positive answer.

"Yes, before Hugo started the tour, Joel and I had a script being prepared and handed it to him," Ethan explained briefly, and then looked at Hugo meaningfully. The two of them laughed tacitly. Obviously, Ethan also knew what would help them if Hugo showed interest in the script. "Now, we happened to meet Hugo, so we wanted to ask him what he thought."

"But it seems we chose the wrong time." Joel said with a smile. "The glory to death tour is the most important thing at the moment. Ethan and I know this feeling. When we devote ourselves to one thing, everything else becomes unimportant. For our fault, Francis has not complained a lot." Francis McDoman, Joel's wife, relied on "From the Bloody" to become the strongest contender for the Best Supporting Actress Award this year.

Joel's teasing made Hugo chuckled, "I won't deny this, just as I won't deny that I think 'Murder Green Toe' is a very good script." Hugo's words made Mark watch it, and his quiet eyes obviously made some noise. "Actually, I discussed it with Rick some time ago. If time can fit, I think this work is a great idea to become my next movie."

Hugo is not only a polite compliment, but also a truth. "Murdering Green Toe" is indeed a very good story. If he can star in it and is with the Coen brothers, it will be a very interesting journey. Even if "Los Angeles Secret", the Coen brothers are tempted that cannot be refused. These two brothers are one of the most talented directors in American film history, and their wonderful ideas can always bring surprises. If the time is right, Hugo really wants to work with them.

"God!" Ethan immediately cheered happily, "When will your world tour end?"

"End of April." Hugo replied with a smile, and then he saw that neither Ethan nor Joel had concealed his disappointment, which made Hugo laugh, "I think the answer is 'no'?"

Joel looked at Ethan and said hesitantly, "We hope to start filming before March. But... nothing is right, right? We still don't invest enough now."

"How much investment do you need?" Hugo asked curiously.

Ethan looked at Mark from the bottom of his eyes. In fact, Mark just now said that he wanted to lead the way, and his real purpose was to join the link with Hugo again through the Coen brothers. Unexpectedly, Mark has become a medium for Hugo to raise funds for the Coen brothers. Sure enough, in Hollywood's huge network of relationships, utilization and being used are every minute and second.

"Five million." Ethan shrugged, and then saw Hugo's rather surprised expression. He nodded, "I know, the budget is a little higher this time." It is indeed a lot for independent movies. The budget of "From Blood" was spent seven million. This time, the Coen brothers doubled in one breath, "mainly because we hope to make some new attempts in the cast." So we found Hugo.

Hugo spread his hands and said, "Who knows, maybe there will be a surprise next." The words made the Coen brothers' eyes lit up, and Mark's eyes lit up.
Chapter completed!