Chapter 005: A New Beginning

The valet at the hotel entrance quickly ran over and opened the car door for Hugo. Hugo left the passenger seat, stood at the hotel entrance, nervously tiptoeing in place, watching the comings and goings of people at the main door, unable to take a step forward. It had only been twelve hours since the incident yesterday, and Hugo still could not fully adapt to his entirely new identity

"River of Love" is Robert Redford's third directorial work following "Ordinary People" and "The Milagro Beanfield War". There are certainly plenty of actors eager to audition for roles. Joseph secured an audition opportunity for Hugo, specifically for the character Paul, which indicates that he must be an outstanding agent

In fact, Hugo once wanted to watch "The River Wild," but later he viewed the thematically similar yet more profound "Legends of the Fall." Both films are nostalgic works that are as poetic as they are picturesque, and Brad Pitt delivers outstanding performances in both. It can be said that Brad Pitt achieved a breakthrough in his career through these two films. Both films are nostalgic works that are as poetic as they are picturesque, and Brad Pitt delivers outstanding performances in both. It can be said that Brad Pitt achieved a breakthrough in his career through these two films

Hugo can understand why Joseph would find Paul for himself, or rather, how the role of Paul found him. Hugo's appearance subtly carries a certain free-spirited quality; although it does not completely align with the character, the melancholic and classical aura between his brows certainly adds considerable value. Therefore, Hugo's portrayal of Paul can be considered a somewhat fitting performance.

Hugo had not seen the movie "River Love" before, he had only heard of its name. After Hugo decided to become an actor, he did not have enough funds to receive professional acting training, so he chose to watch classic films to learn acting skills. Before his journey, Hugo had watched nearly a thousand films, and he had developed some personal insights regarding the role of an actor.

Is this a provocation or a joke

However, unfortunately, "Deadly Moment" suffered a disastrous failure in both box office and critical reception, earning Hugo his first Golden Raspberry nomination for Worst Actor; similarly, "Detective Squad" also had no highlights, with its first Golden Raspberry nomination for Worst Supporting Actor coming from this film, causing Hugo's recently budding acting career to plummet to the depths.

At that moment, a figure approached from the side, and Hugo's first reaction was to think it was Joseph. However, upon turning his head, he saw a familiar yet strange silhouette: short golden hair, alluring features paired with a radiant smile. This was none other than Brad Pitt.

Hugo took a deep breath, reluctantly withdrawing his gaze from the breathtaking scenery and refocusing it on the script resting between his knees. He had not had enough energy to read the script the night before, and he could not recall any fragments of it in his memory. Therefore, he had to make the most of the limited time available to complete this task. Otherwise, today's audition would likely be a failure. He could not recall any fragments of the script in his memory, so he had to make the most of the limited time available to complete this task. Otherwise, today's audition would likely be a failure

After Joseph took over Hugo's management, he saw Hugo immersed in a world of alcohol and drugs all day long. Even after suffering a serious car accident due to his alcoholism, Hugo was unable to regain his sobriety. The subsequent "Hudson Hawk" indicates that Hollywood producers still held hope for Hugo, but unfortunately, this work also ended in failure

However, recalling the headline from this morning's "Los Angeles Times," "Sobbing and Thanking, 'Thank You, Dream Come True' - Hugo Lancaster," Joseph couldn't help but sigh. Having bombed three films in a row and made such a blunder at the Golden Raspberries Awards, Hugo's situation couldn't be worse now

After the dismal defeat of "The Hudson Hawk," taking on such a role is undoubtedly a prudent calculation. Furthermore, although the investment in "The River Runs Through It" is less than 10 million, making it a decidedly low-budget independent production, the reputation of director Robert Redford is enough to attract considerable attention.

Upon arrival, disembark. Lost in thought, Joseph had already reached the destination and awakened Hugo, who was reading the script. As Hugo turned his head, he saw the vintage sign of the Four Seasons Hotel outlined by the sunlight, creating a delicate golden edge, beautiful and dazzling

Joseph was driving steadily in his car, bumping along the way towards the Four Seasons Hotel located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. He was somewhat surprised to see Hugo sitting in the passenger seat, intently reading a script.

Hugo - Lancaster was similarly prominent in 1989, gaining attention for his role as Neil Perry in the Oscar-nominated film "Dead Poets Society," which earned four major nominations. This led to a brief peak in his career, starting with a collaboration with Anthony Hopkins and Mimi Rogers in Michael Cimino's major production "Desperate Hours." He then starred in the $40 million blockbuster "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane," propelling him into the ranks of Hollywood's most sought-after male actors, with lights, flowers, and praise pouring in.

After all, before the time travel, although Hugo had acting experience, he had always been just a minor role or a supporting character, and all his acting skills were merely theoretical. Now, having trained for a thousand days, the time to use his skills has come, and Hugo deeply understands that the opportunity is right in front of him; whether he can seize it depends on his own efforts. Therefore, Hugo is reading the script very seriously and is contemplating in his mind how he should portray this character, as he does not want to miss this opportunity

The story features two main male characters, namely the two children of the McCallan family: the elder son Norman and the younger son Paul. Joseph informed Hugo yesterday that he would be auditioning for the role of the first male lead, Paul. Paul, the youngest son in the family, is free-spirited, unconventional, and dashing, living life to the fullest, much like a night-blooming cereus that accumulates boundless energy to bloom in the most splendid manner within a brief period, only to wither away swiftly

"River of Love" tells the story of Reverend Laverne McCallen and his family by the banks of the Detroit River in Montana, set before a war. The entire narrative unfolds quietly, with little fluctuation, flowing more like the river itself, naturally and smoothly narrating the tale. It subtly weaves themes of familial love, romantic love, and friendship into the beautiful tapestry of nature, permeating every scene, resembling a flowing oil painting or a moving lyrical essay, heartbreakingly beautiful

However, after the struggle on the brink of life and death last night, Hugo seems to have undergone a profound transformation. Joseph cannot pinpoint the exact reason, but he can feel that Hugo is different. It is as if Hugo is currently reading a script; he must have read scripts before, but today Joseph can sense Hugo's earnest engagement at this moment, a focus he has never witnessed before. Furthermore, it seems that Hugo's restless temperament is gradually settling down, and the aura of indulgence is slowly dissipating from his eyes.

Drew Barrymore, born into the famous Hollywood acting family the Barrymores, reached the pinnacle of her career after starring in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Firestarter," and "Irreconcilable Differences." The rapid rise to fame caused the nine-year-old Drew Barrymore to become completely lost, leading her into a downward spiral of drinking, smoking, marijuana, cocaine, alcoholism, and nightlife.

Robert Redford, as an actor, has appeared in works such as "Out of Africa," "The Sting," and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"; as a director, his debut film "Ordinary People" earned him the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. Furthermore, he founded the Sundance Institute, currently the most influential independent film festival in the world, which undoubtedly makes him one of the most significant figures in Hollywood.

Last year, Joseph took over the role of Hugo's agent from Ron Meyer. As Joseph is still a novice, he is just getting the hang of things, and thus his control over Hugo's situation is quite limited. Joseph believed that there was no need for Hugo to attend the Golden Raspberries, but Hugo sought Ron's opinion and ultimately followed it. In less than a year, Joseph has witnessed various embarrassing moments of Hugo, who is essentially the male version of Drew Barrymore. Joseph believed that there was no need for Hugo to attend the Golden Raspberries, but Hugo sought Ron's opinion and ultimately followed it. In less than a year, Joseph has witnessed various embarrassing moments of Hugo, who is essentially the male version of Drew Barrymore.

Brad flashed a brilliant smile at Hugo, who thought the other was signaling in a friendly manner. Just as he was about to respond with a smile, he heard Brad's subsequent words, "Dreams come true!" Then, Brad gave Hugo a thumbs up and, beaming with joy, quickly walked up the steps of the Four Seasons Hotel

Is this a good thing? Joseph felt somewhat uncertain. During his nearly one year as Hugo's agent, he truly had not many pleasant memories. However, he is now a novice agent who has just stepped into the field and must hone his skills little by little. Lang-Meyer is willing to entrust Hugo to Joseph, under the guise of "nurturing newcomers"—it is likely that Lang has lost hope in Hugo's prospects, which is the fundamental reason. Regardless, Joseph still hopes that Hugo's work can show some improvement.

As I gaze out at the palm trees and the old record store receding in the distance, the colorful billboards shimmer under the sunlight. The promotional poster for "Wayne's World" vividly brings to life the image of 1990s Hollywood before my eyes. The houses along Sunset Strip, bathed in the golden light of the rising sun, create a stunningly beautiful scene. This avenue, stretching from downtown to Hollywood, simply conveys to Hugo: this is Los Angeles, a city that attracts the world's attention through its films and music.

The characters that he had only seen on the big screen suddenly appeared before him; this was the first time Hugo had encountered a "real character" after waking up. For a moment, he was at a loss, and it became increasingly difficult to distinguish between dream and reality.

However, in Hugo's view, playing the role of Paul does not necessarily equate to a natural performance, as the unruly and carefree temperament he possesses is not particularly evident. Furthermore, after the transformation of his physical soul, this temperament has changed even more. Therefore, in order to successfully portray the character of Paul, Hugo must demonstrate truly exceptional skills, and regarding this matter, he does not possess absolute confidence.