Chapter 183 183 Self-denial
Hugo began to recall the image of the male protagonist in "Sleeping in Seattle". Tom Hanks gave this image many qualities, such as stability and stability. But what is the character of the male protagonist Sam in the story?
After Sam got married with his wife, he treated his wife wholeheartedly and took care of his family. After having a son, he was a kind father and considerate husband. He was actually a typical American ideal parent image. After his wife passed away, Sam still missed his wife, sad but strong, lonely but independent, and took care of his son carefully, but he thought that he would never find someone like his wife in his life. He was affectionate, considerate and funny, and this image was established immediately.
So, what is the fit and what is the violation of the role of Hugo and Sam? Hugo has no problem with a good man and a good husband; but the kind father part is a gap for Hugo, which is also the weakest link when Hugo compares with Tom Hanks.
But at this time, Hugo's thoughts had already unfolded. He couldn't help but start thinking that not all fathers would think of Sam created by Tom Hanks, kind, steady and warm. There are countless father images in the world. Tom Hanks is one type, and there are other types. So what would he be if he became a father?
Hugo's impression of father is relatively dull, serious, not good at expressing his true feelings and shouldering the whole strong parents, which also makes communication between father and child more difficult. If it were Hugo, he would not want to be such a father, he would communicate with his children, and even if it was not smooth, he would try; even if he could not become friends with his children, he would work hard.
So what would Hugo play Sam like? An eight-year-old child at the age of 25 is definitely not in line with the movie's settings. So thirty? Relying on makeup can indeed achieve the effect of thirty years old. Hugo has experienced so many ups and downs. Although it is challenging for him to play a thirty-year-old man, it is not a big problem.
So, Sam should have known his wife in high school. After dating for many years, they chose to graduate from college. They had a child Jonah in the first year of marriage. The couple supported each other and lived a dull but happy life. Although there were quarrels and differences in life, the two of them still persisted. Unfortunately, the death of his wife made Sam unable to hold her hand until the end.
The nostalgia for his wife made Sam place all his emotions on his children. He focused his life on his children, but he could not hide his inner loss and loneliness. In front of Jonah, Sam performed as normal as possible, taking over the roles of father and mother, but still could not make up for his wife's vacancy. Perhaps Sam might try to start a new relationship, but he could not find a partner to match his soul. For Sam, "no one can be as perfect as his wife", which also made Sam miss his wife more and more.
Hugo can play such a role, why not? Although Hugo did not raise children and became a father, the most important thing as a father is that his sense of responsibility is that his family concept is maturity and rationality. Hugo does not lack this. Hugo also has a unique understanding of the father-son relationship, especially when he had an argument with his father Adam this Christmas, Hugo really felt a lot.
If Hugo can star in the movie "Sleeping in the Night in Seattle", what should be the difference compared to Sam played by Tom Hanks? Tom's maturity and stability can be reflected from appearance to temperament. Hugo is more like a young father due to his "disadvantages" in appearance. His image of passion and youth will be more prominent, and his style of conduct will be more energetic. Perhaps, in addition to dullness, it will also add some romance.
Thinking of this, Hugo understood why Rob thought he was suitable for the role of a widower in "Seattle Night Not Sleeping". Hugo showed steadyness, delicateness and trust in "Sea Sea" and was inconsistent with his appearance. Hugo's own efforts, understanding of the role, and concentration in the work process were even more convincing. Therefore, Rob believed that Hugo would give Sam, the widower, more charm, and more convincing in the story of "Seattle Night Not Sleeping".
After clarifying his thoughts, Hugo couldn't help laughing. If both Rob and Joseph had confidence in him, then what reason did he have to not believe in him? Of course not.
Give up before trying, and deny yourself before trying. This is not Hugo's style. The character Sam is difficult, challenging and different in "Seattle Night" and is a fact, but Hugo is not incompetent. He can integrate his interpretation of Sam into the role, create a unique Sam, and tell a slightly different "Seattle Night Night".
So, Hugo decided to try it! If Nora still thinks he is not suitable for this role after hard work, then Hugo will accept this result, because this means that he is not ready for further development, and next he will persevere in order to become a better actor.
Perhaps, "Seattle Sleeping in the Night" is an opportunity and challenge. Unlike the challenge of "Sugar-coated Trap", if you continue to play the role of "Sugar-coated Trap", Hugo may be more confident, but there is no breakthrough. However, "Sugar-coated Trap" has raised more possibilities for Hugo's career path.
Of course, Hugo has not auditioned for both movies, and the result is unknown, but Hugo has made a decision and will do his best to fight for it. Even if playing a widower at the age of twenty-five is an incredible arduous challenge, Hugo will not give up easily.
From the time when he first heard the proposal, to now changing his mind and deciding to meet the challenge, Hugo's thoughts have gone through a magnificent journey. This also made Hugo seriously think about such a profound question for the first time in history: What kind of actor do I want to be?
"Joseph, I decided to give it a try," Hugo said, "not only because this is an opportunity for Robert to introduce it, but also because I want to challenge myself."
"But, is this role really suitable for you?" Now the uncertainty has become Joseph. He is not only worried about this, but also about the script. "Is this story really suitable for you? Will it have an hindering effect on your actor's path? You must know that you have never appeared in a love movie before... Maybe after you act once, you will become a vase actor in the future, God!"
Chicken movies are a very special type of movie. In the long history of Hollywood, there are countless actresses who have won recognition because Chicken movies, but there are only a handful of male actors. One is because male actors do not have enough roles in Chicken movies, and the other is because it is difficult for male actors to turn over after they become vases. There are still a large number of male audiences who support the female vases, but the audience of male vases has to wait until the second decade of the 21st century to be developed and female audiences are not taken seriously.
Therefore, Joseph's worries are not groundless. Hugo has a good skin, and it is easy to be positioned as a vase by people. Finally, Hugo relies on "Yihai Heroes" and "Smelling the Scent to Know Women" to create a world. What if all the efforts of a girl movie are ruined?
Joseph was worried, really worried.
Hugo was a little hesitant when Joseph said it because he didn't know what kind of actor he would become in the future. This was too far away. But then he thought about it and Hugo strengthened his thoughts again, "Joseph, I don't know what kind of actor I want to become now, nor do I know what kind of actor I can become in the future, because this is too big a proposition, no one can see the future." Even those who come here through time are the same, and they can't see their own future.
"But now, I want to become an actor who dares to challenge myself first, so I want to try it out. Even if Nora doesn't like me, I want to try it out. Maybe, in the process of continuous attempts and failures, we will find a direction for the future." Hugo said firmly, which made Joseph gradually settle down, but still looked at Hugo with uncertainty.
Hugo continued, "The script of 'Seattle Night' is not a simple love movie, and male characters also dominate. What's more, the male protagonist is not a vase, he is a widower, a man with a family, children, connotation and past. This role is not simple, on the contrary, it is very challenging."
Speaking of this, Hugo paused, and Joseph finally walked out of the pessimistic quagmire, and his eyes gradually returned to clear. "Nora doesn't think I'm suitable, but at first I didn't think I could do it. But without trying it, how could we draw a conclusion? As you said just now, maybe this is an opportunity, an opportunity to break through yourself. It's not difficult for me to continue playing as a lawyer; but from a student to a lawyer to a widower, this jump is very huge. If I can succeed, it's a huge opportunity..."
"But what if you fail?" Joseph still had a slight worry between his eyebrows. In fact, the main reason was that he did not have a deep understanding of the position of the agent, so he could only cross the river by feeling the stones. Hugo finally had a wonderful 1992 year, and Joseph did not want to ruin all this.
When Hugo heard this, he laughed, "So what? At worst, you can win the Golden Raspberry Award again, and then we will work harder again."
Joseph was also amused by Hugo's cheerfulness. In fact, Joseph knew that if Hugo won the Golden Raspberry Award again, he might not have the luck to get up again. But at this time, Joseph did not express this concern, because he knew that, as Hugo said, Hugo's current actor career is just the beginning. If he is afraid of his hands and feet and is worried about being afraid, then perhaps Hugo's life will be at this height.
Although Hugo didn't know what kind of actor he wanted to be or what kind of actor he could become, Joseph was sure that he would not just stop there.
Chapter completed!