On the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, Gong Hanlin brought countless laughs to the audience as a sketch actor. However, he was not satisfied with his achievements, and since 2010 he has gradually shifted his focus to the field of film and television dramas. Recently, the TV series "My Family Married Mulan", which he served as the screenwriter and chief director for the first time, will be broadcast exclusively on LeTV Video, which is his gorgeous turn from actor to director. In an exclusive interview with top news reporters, Gong Hanlin shared his transformation journey and unique insights into creation.
Regarding why he switched from the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to the field of film and television dramas, Gong Hanlin said frankly: "It is very hard to be a choreographer, but it is very happy to be an actor. He said that actors only need to focus on acting, while directors need to worry about all aspects. The original idea came from the stage comedy "Drama in the Play" that he directed and starred in in 2008, when he discovered that cross talk actors can also act well in TV dramas, so he came up with the idea of shooting a TV series.
In the creation process of "My Family Married Mulan", Gong Hanlin strives to show the light comedy style of normal life, rather than pursuing simple hilarious effects. He believes that although cross talk and sketches both belong to the category of comedy, there are great differences in creative techniques and forms of expression. Sketches focus more on capturing the small aspects of life to reflect emotions, while TV dramas involve more complex characters and plots. In order to successfully transform into a TV drama director, Gong Hanlin has made great efforts, and he believes that this is the embodiment of the positive energy of cross talk actors.
Although Gong Hanlin has left the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, his love for comedy has never diminished. He stressed the importance of maintaining the principles and attitude of creation. For the current Spring Festival Gala sketch creation, he believes that there is a general lack of originality, and many works are taking shortcuts and looking at mobile phones to find stalks, which is difficult to penetrate into the hearts of the people as before. He called on creators to calm down and create seriously, pursue originality, and make their works evergreen.
Talking about the phenomenon of "subject three", Gong Hanlin expressed his understanding and thought it was harmless. But for performances on major stages, he believes that everyone should avoid using memes. Because the audience has already consumed it in advance, if everyone uses the same stalk, then there is no need to perform it again. He emphasised the importance of originality as the key to the longevity of a work of art.
During the filming of "My Family Married Mulan", Gong Hanlin's whole family went into battle, and the cross talk actors also helped. He said he misses working with his family and peers because it made him happy. Through this TV series, Gong Hanlin not only realized his dream of directing, but also brought a new viewing experience to the audience.
The TV series "My Family Married Mulan" focuses on the plight of women's job hunting, and presents workplace problems in modern society in a light comedy way. The play will be broadcast exclusively on LeTV Video on January 25, and the audience is looking forward to Gong Hanlin's first work as a screenwriter and chief director to bring everyone joy and thought.
Gong Hanlin's transformation is full of challenges and opportunities. From the Spring Festival Gala sketch to the film and television drama director, he proved his talent and determination with practical actions. In this process, he has always adhered to the original intention and principles of creation, pursued originality, and strived to bring the best works to the audience. As an artist and creator, Gong Hanlin will continue to shine in the field of film and television dramas, bringing more laughter and emotion to the audience.