Meeting with Jenna

Had a great meeting with Jenna today to discuss Gaston. Up until this 2014-2105 version of "Gigi," Gaston has been conveyed as a slightly older (mid 30s-mid 40s) wealthy gentleman who is considerably immune to anything in his life. His family has maintained a very high sense of wealth throughout the generations (a la the Trumps, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, ect.) and he literally bored sick of his life. Nothing inspires him, moves him, motivates him. 

OUR Gaston is going to be a much different being.

My Gaston is that moment in "Pretty Woman," where Richard Gere says "When I was a kid all I wanted to do was build something. I don't build anything. I just make money, but I don't do anything with it." I want to build something. 

My Gaston is the grandson teaching his grandfather how to use an iPhone, or how to hail an Uber.

My Gaston has a desire to use his resources for the greater cause, to do something epic with his money. Not simply invest and make more, or just party with women all the time. Don't get him wrong, he loves all that, but he is astutely aware that there is more to be done. "But now marvel at the power of the MIGHTY EIFFEL TOWER, knowing there it will remain evermore. Climbing up the sky over nintey stories high." My Gaston is interested in a legacy. Of leaving his mark in the world forever.

My Gaston is aware that he is living in a time when the world is changing significantly. Turn of the century. A new era. A new dawn. Progress, and he has the ability to be a part of it! The World Exposition is deep into its run, Albert Santos-Dumont has an idea of flying a hot air balloon! HOW EXCITING!

My Gaston has a burning sensation, a drive, a PASSION in him to help create and be the future. 

Today's Gaston is not yesterday's Gaston, or Colette's Gaston in the "Gigi" novella. No, he is fresher, younger, wealthy (and aware of it) of course, sexy (and aware of it, a la Chuck Bass). He is aware everybody knows who he is, yet he still introduces himself as Gaston Lachaille with the humility of someone not in that position. 

Gaston perceives that he has ability to contribute greatly to humanity through inventions, aviation, technology, advancement, progress. This excites him!