958 Perseverance
Alfonso Cuaron stood in front of him, looking really embarrassed. A black windbreaker jacket, tightly wrapped around his body, still could not stop the strong wind, and his whole person was shivering; his neat, slightly curly short hair, now It has become a messy bird's nest, and even the beard has become a lot more vicissitudes of life..
In just half an hour, Alfonso seemed to have aged ten years rapidly, and even his pair of black-rimmed glasses could not hide his embarrassment..
When Renly was waiting for the traffic light at the crosswalk, he noticed the figure approaching from the door of the Almeida Theater out of the corner of his eyes. His first reaction was that he thought it was a homeless man; then when he realized it was Alfonso, he was really shocked, " Mr. Caron, are you okay?" Renly stepped forward quickly, "Are you okay now?？”
Alfonso waved his hand and shook his head, but he couldn't identify what it meant. Then he spoke again, "I just want... sneeze!" Suddenly he sneezed heavily, and he quickly covered it with both hands. Shut up, "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I just want to talk to you..”
“What? "Renly couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't know whether it was because he was too tired today or because it was too cold late at night. His brain was obviously not working very fast..
Such a scene was so absurd and funny that deep down in his heart he had the urge to laugh; but Renly knew that Alfonso's physical condition was no joke, so he controlled his smile and said, "We can talk tomorrow. Or you come into the theater but……”
But it's too late to say anything now.
He raised his head and looked back and forth. It was now approaching two o'clock, and the West End gradually became quiet. Compared with New York, London is not a city with extremely rich nightlife, and bars are a common choice for people; not far away, the mainland Fans who are leaving one after another are taking taxis. Taxis are expected to be in short supply for a while..
In the early hours of the morning, everything is inconvenient.
He looked away and looked at Alfonso's poor state. After all, he could not say the words of rejection. At this point, Renly still showed his kindness, "You need to keep warm now. Otherwise, you will get sick. London April and May are always so troublesome and you have to pay attention to your health again and again..”
“Renly? "On the street, the sound of engines came from far away, and Matthew's shouts rang out in the cold night, asking with concern, "Is everything okay?？”
Renly nodded and signaled, just thinking for a moment, and then politely extended an invitation to Alfonso, "Otherwise, let's sit in the car first. You need to warm up. If anything happens, we can talk slowly." , what do you think？”
“God, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." Alfonso had apologies written all over his face, but as he spoke, he sneezed twice more and suddenly became incoherent, "Sorry. Uh, I mean, thank you..”
Renly waved his hand and said it was okay. He quickly came to the car and opened the back door, "Don't worry. You need a warm place to relax now. I just helped." As for the specific situation after that, After such a chaotic state calms down, they can slowly communicate again.
After watching Alfonso get into the car, Renly walked around to the passenger seat and then got in..
As soon as he got in the car, Matthew took the initiative to hand the tissue to Renly, then skillfully turned the steering wheel and slowly left the Almeida Theater.
……
After using more than a dozen sheets of tissue paper, the warm air blowing slowly in the carriage gradually restored Alfonso's strength. He seemed to have just caught a cold, and was not seriously ill for the time being; however, the messy hair and hair From the red nose and haggard face, you can still tell that you have really suffered tonight..
“Welcome to London." Renly joked. Although the weather in New York is also very bad, in comparison, the unpredictability of London is always hard to guard against. It is unimaginable that June is now within reach..
Alfonso let out a long breath, and after he came to his senses, his brain started to spin again, "God, God, what did I do? I'm sorry, Renly, I'm really sorry, please forgive me for being rude. I know that you have a performance tomorrow and you are extremely tired tonight. You must have a good rest. My behavior has caused a lot of inconvenience. I am really sorry..”
Alfonso rubbed his temples, "They always say that I am too impulsive. Now I finally understand what they mean.".”
“Calm down, calm down." Renly could truly feel Alfonso's apology and annoyance, and he couldn't help but chuckle, "For now, you didn't cause any inconvenience, you just sat in my car. .If you feel embarrassed, you can express your gratitude. This is Matthew, my friend; this is Alfonso, an excellent director..”
Under Renly's relaxed introduction, the flustered atmosphere gradually returned to normal. Matthew and Alfonso briefly expressed their greetings, and then Renly continued, "You chose to stay and did not leave. Is it okay?" What's the matter?？”
Alfonso had a troubled expression on his face, "Jesus Christ, I should have gone back to the hotel. I'm sorry. I sincerely apologize. You put me on the side of the road. I'll just grab a taxi and go back to the hotel. What's going on? , I will contact you formally through your agent later. Please forgive me for being rude and reckless..”
Alfonso Cuaron is not a random unknown in the industry. He has received Oscar nominations, he has directed "Harry Potter", and he has collaborated with many big names. He is not a top director, but he is not a senior director either. An unknown little director. At this moment, Alfonso's performance showed no airs and showed his pure heart without hiding anything..
Yes, Alfonso is reckless, impulsive, and creates chaos. If possible, Renly just wants to go home, take a hot bath, and rest early. Renly will not deny this. .But now, Renly is willing to give Alfonso a chance, listen attentively, as an actor to a director.
“Director, why don't you stop apologizing for the time being and tell me why you chose to stay? Are you waiting for me? I thought we had finished our conversation backstage." Renly raised his gaze, looked at Alfonso through the rearview mirror in the dim sight, and said sincerely.
The lights inside the carriage were turned off, and only the street lights outside the window were on. But in the dimness, Alfonso could feel Renly's sincerity and seriousness. He raised his hands, as if he wanted to express something, but It still fell heavily and slapped on the thigh, making a crisp sound..
“I...uh..." Alfonso hesitated for a moment, collected his thoughts, and then spoke..
“I was just thinking, I know your current schedule is full, and I also know that you may not be able to arrange your schedule in a short period of time, but I can wait. I mean, you are the best candidate for this movie. .Honestly, I can’t think of a more suitable candidate than you. So, you can feel free to devote yourself to the performance. After the West End is completed, it will be no problem on Broadway. Whenever you have a schedule, I will start filming..”
After repeating it nonchalantly, Alfonso didn't hear the answer, and then he felt a little guilty and couldn't help but add, "I just want to tell you this; I'm waiting at the door of the theater." The subordination of the two sentences. The relationship seems wrong and should be reversed, and there are no conjunctions, but the meaning is still clearly expressed..
Renly couldn't help but open his mouth slightly, not knowing how to express it for a moment, and then he saw Matthew cast a meaningful look, which made Renly laugh dumbly, and looked at Alfonso again, "Thank you. I'm serious. But...are you sure? I might not be available until September, October, or even……”
“No problem! Absolutely no problem! " Before Renly could continue, Alfonso said categorically, "This movie is different from all my previous works. All the focus is on the protagonist. It is no exaggeration to say that the success of the performance and Failure determines the quality and height of the entire work. I need a good actor. Now, I have found it, so the wait is worth it, and you are the perfect choice..”
There is such a small detail. When talking about the topic of movies, Alfonso spoke eloquently. Although the grammatical errors still existed, the whole conversation was fluent and without pause. The excitement and excitement, the concentration and investment, it was like It was like a big bang detonating in the brain, and all the passion was vented..
“I must admit, it's an honor for any actor to receive such praise." Renly chuckled, "You know, you remind me of another director, Drake - Doremus, the director of 'Crazy Love'. He was also so...enthusiastic when he was in Telluride.”
Alfonso and Drake have completely different looks, but at this time, their honest and honest temperament, as well as their enthusiasm for movies, awakened the memory in Renly's mind..
“So, I thought, maybe we should sit down and talk." Renly extended an olive branch. In the rearview mirror, he could see an extremely excited Alfonso, who was about to jump. Renly quickly added, " But not tonight. I need some rest tonight. Let's make an appointment on Sunday. Let's sit down and talk..”
Immediately, Renly thought of his agreement on Sunday. Bill Skarsgård and Tom Holland would all come over..
“Let's have brunch together on Sunday morning, will you? "Renly made his decision on the spot..
“Of course, no questions asked! All my times are open, just choose according to your schedule." Alfonso still looked actively cooperative, his excitement in words could no longer be hidden, and he began to gear up..
Although it was just the first time they met today, Renly has already begun to like Alfonso. This director is a bit cute..
“Director, where is your hotel? We will take you back now." Renly said with a smile, and before Alfonso refused, he continued the topic, "Taxi is not easy to get in London in the early morning. Since you are already sitting in the car, why not just take a ride? Go ahead. At least give me a chance to express my gratitude..”
Alfonso seems to have no reason to refuse.
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