Chen Long talks about "Flowers": Tao Tao's deep friendship and Shanghai feelings
In the TV series "Flowers", Chen Long, with his unique charm and superb acting skills, presents us with a Tao Tao full of life and distinctive personality. The image of the owner of a seafood stall in Shanghai in the 1990s was vividly interpreted by him, making people feel the prosperity and warmth that belonged to that era.
The role of Tao Tao is a new challenge for Chen Long. In an interview, he admitted that he had a lot of confusion and confusion about the role, but he still decided to try it bravely. It is this spirit of courage to break through that has allowed him to successfully create a character full of personality and emotion.
In the play, Tao Tao and Ah Bao grew up together, and their friendship is deep and sincere. From the first episode, the audience can feel the unconditional trust and care between them. Chen Long describes them as "brothers from the beginning" in Shanghainese, and the friendship of growing up and playing together from a young age reminds people of their childhood.
Tao Tao's support and concern for Ah Bao is unconditional, and he is willing to give everything for Ah Bao. This deep friendship is touching and resonates with the friendship of that era. In modern society, the emotional bond between people seems to be weak, but the friendship between Tao Tao and Po makes people feel the sincerity and warmth.
In addition to the friendship with Bao, Tao Tao also has a distinct personality and unique charm. He likes to be "piercing and fierce", loves to brag, and his personality is full of boldness and sincerity. This kind of character makes the audience very interested in him, and also makes people feel the unique charm of the city of Shanghai. Chen Long used his acting skills to successfully interpret the role of Tao Tao, and also made people full of good memories of Shanghai in that era.
During the filming process, Chen Long went through four auditions, three months of waiting and repeated speculation. He admits that this process is a rare opportunity for him to learn Xi and a challenge to himself. It is this love and dedication to acting that has allowed him to successfully shape the role of Tao Tao.
It is worth mentioning that Chen Long's performance in the play is very different from Tao Tao in the original book. In the original book, Tao Tao is a person full of shortcomings, while Chen Long interprets the character in his own way, making him more plump and three-dimensional. This kind of understanding and re-creation of the role makes people can't help but praise his acting skills.
In the play, the friendship between Tao Tao and Po is fully displayed. They grew up together and went through many ups and downs together. Even in the face of difficulties and challenges, they still support each other and never give up. This genuine camaraderie is touching and resonates with the camaraderie of that era.
In addition to the friendship with Bao, Tao Tao also has a distinct personality and unique charm. He likes to be "piercing and fierce", loves to brag, and his personality is full of boldness and sincerity. This kind of character makes the audience very interested in him, and also makes people feel the unique charm of the city of Shanghai. Chen Long used his acting skills to successfully interpret the role of Tao Tao, and also made people full of good memories of Shanghai in that era.
In addition, the drama "Flowers" also made Chen Long addicted to speaking Shanghainese. He interprets the role in his hometown dialect, which makes the performance closer to life and allows him to better integrate into the role. The all-Shanghainese performance was "very cool", and this sense of familiarity and intimacy made the whole filming process more enjoyable. Chen Long said that when communicating with Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Ma Yili and other Shanghainese actors on the set, everyone talked in Shanghainese, and this cordiality and familiarity made the whole filming process more pleasant.
After filming "Flowers", Chen Long felt lost and reluctant. Three years of filming gave him a deep affection for the character. But he also understands that every role is a journey in an actor's life. Although the filming process of "Flowers" was long, it was also a rare opportunity for him to learn Xi. He said that he learned a lot from it and gained a deeper knowledge and understanding of acting.