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Finale party
In the upcoming movie "The Condor Heroes", the role of Li Mochou has attracted much attention. The actor who played her, Fu Mei, stood on the red carpet to be interviewed by reporters, smiling, but unable to hide her inner nervousness.
Just a week ago, the starring lineup of this movie was officially announced, which instantly sparked heated discussions in the industry and fans. Some people praised "Li Mochou alone in all directions", some people questioned "Xiaolongnu is like an Internet celebrity face", and some viewers questioned "Yang Guo's lack of spirituality".
As a new actor, Fu Mei is well aware of the heavy responsibility she shoulders, and she must show her outstanding performance in this much-anticipated classic IP adaptation and prove her strength to everyone.
Just as Fu Mei was about to leave, the boss of the film party came to her lounge in person. The boss said sincerely: "I know that you will definitely impress everyone, and I believe that you will definitely become the highlight of this movie."
Hearing this, Fu Mei nodded gratefully, "I will definitely work hard to surprise everyone."
Walking towards the venue, you will be greeted by a bustling crowd of people, flashing lights, and reporters vying to interview the stars on stage. Fu Mei walked on the red carpet slowly, elegant and calm, attracting the attention of everyone present.
She smiles at the camera and exudes a charming charm. The audience can't wait to see her wonderful performance on the screen.
As a new actor, Fu Mei knows that she has a heavy responsibility on her shoulders, and she must shine in this adaptation and live up to expectations. With the encouragement of the boss of the film, she walked confidently towards her own moment, looking forward to bringing surprises to this hotly discussed movie "The Condor Heroes".
Facing challenges
Different from the festive scenes on the red carpet, in another lounge, Wang Ziyun, the actor of Xiaolongnu, was sitting alone in the dressing room, pursing her lips nervously. Just now, she overheard some staff members discussing her performance, and her heart suddenly became sad.
"She is indeed very beautiful, but her acting skills are too jerky, and she is not qualified for the role of Xiaolongnu... "
"I've watched several shots of her, and I don't have that fairy and cold feeling at all, it's too ordinary... "
A few months ago, when she learned that she had been selected to play the role of Little Dragon Girl, Wang Zichun was ecstatic, which was undoubtedly a big opportunity in her acting career. But now, in the face of rising doubts, her heart is full of anxiety and uneasiness.
"Everyone is expecting a wonderful little dragon girl, and I must not let them down... Wang Ziyun secretly made up her mind that she must go all out during the filming process to present a unique image of the little dragon girl to the audience.
At this moment, an assistant pushed the door and entered, "Miss, everyone is waiting for you, it's time to shoot." Wang Ziyun took a deep breath, cheered up, and walked outside.
At the shooting scene, the director is patiently guiding the actors' movements and expressions. Wang Ziyun listened carefully to the guidance and tried to integrate into the role. As the camera continued to switch, her movements became more and more in place, and her expression became more and more vivid.
The director nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, the fairy spirit and coldness of the little dragon girl are displayed." Wang Ziyun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she heard this, which was undoubtedly an affirmation of her efforts.
Perhaps, she still has a chance to redeem, as long as she keeps up her efforts, I believe that she can finally prove her strength in front of everyone.
As a new actor, Wang Zichun must prove herself in this much-anticipated adaptation, but she knows that she still has a long way to go. In the doubts of the staff, she secretly determined to go all out and have the courage to challenge, believing that with her own efforts, she could finally win the recognition of the audience.
Yang Guo casting
Just when Wang Zichun was going all out to shoot, another leading actor, Zhao Hua, was practicing action scenes on the set alone. As a young actor who plays Yang Guo, Zhao Hua is well aware of the importance of this role.
In the 90s of the last century, the Gu Tianle version of Yang Guo created a handsome and emotionally rich image, which was deeply loved by the audience. And the later versions of Andy Lau and Huang Xiaoming also gave people outstanding performances.
Zhao Hua sighed, he knew that his appearance was a little different from the standard image of Yang Guo in the past. Although the facial features are upright, the forehead is too narrow, and the face is slightly longer, giving people a slightly mixed feeling.
And Yang Guo should be a heroic and smart-eyed young man.
Just as he was lost in thought, the director suddenly walked over. "Zhao Hua, you have a closer look at the character of Yang Guo, he is a smart, sincere and sincere young knight, and he should be more rich and delicate in his feelings.
Zhao Hua nodded, and secretly made up his mind that he must create an unforgettable image of Yang Guo in the performance.
Soon, the filming entered the intense martial arts scene. Zhao Hua skillfully wielded the long sword, and his skills were agile, and he did not lose to the previous Yang Guo actors. But in the shot that cuts into the emotional line, his expression seems a little cold and dull, which can't touch the audience's heart at all.
The director couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "Young man, you still need to work harder, Yang Guo's love and hatred must be integrated."
Zhao Hua nodded in frustration, he knew that he was still far from the image of the classic Yang Guo. However, he is determined to make a breakthrough in the follow-up shooting, make his acting skills more delicate and nuanced, and let the audience see a new Yang Guo on the screen.
As a new generation of Yang Guo's interpreters, Zhao Hua is well aware of the challenges he faces. Compared with the classic images of the past, his appearance is slightly ordinary, lacking that heroic spirit and agility.
But he is determined to show Yang Guo's true temperament in the performance, so that the audience can see a new image of Yang Guo. Under the guidance of the director, Zhao Hua is working hard to break through himself, hoping to finally be able to perfectly interpret this character loved by the audience.
A remake of Jin Yong's classic
The director of this adaptation of "The Condor Heroes" is the well-known Hong Kong director Wang Jing. In recent years, he has been committed to remaking Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts classics, trying to replicate the success of that year.
In 2021, director Wang Jing launched the film version of "Heaven and Dragon Slayer", but unfortunately the box office was dismal, and word of mouth also plummeted. Fans generally believe that "this adaptation has lost the magnificent style of Jin Yong's pen, and it is completely unable to resonate with the audience."
The same encounter also appeared in the movie version of "Dragon Babu" directed by him in 2022. Although the production team invited a number of powerful actors to join, the final result was also disappointing.
A film critic bluntly said, "This movie lacks convincing martial arts fight scenes, let alone the unique martial arts style in Jin Yong's novels."
In the face of this continuous failure, director Wang Jing also began to reflect on his adaptation method. He realized that it was not enough to just invite some powerful actors, the most important thing was to truly understand and capture the unique martial arts charm in Jin Yong's novels.
However, even so, when he took over the remake of "The Condor Heroes" again, director Wang Jing was still controversial. Industry insiders are worried, "Adapting classic IP does require bold innovation, but it must also respect the essence of the original work, otherwise the audience may be disappointed."
Under the pressure of this kind of public opinion, Wang Jing deeply felt that the task of adapting this classic work was arduous. He is determined to strive to restore Mr. Jin Yong's unique martial arts world in this attempt and present an excellent work to the audience.
Over the years, director Wang Jing has frequently tried to remake Jin Yong's classic IP, but the results have not been satisfactory. Faced with the failure of "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" and "Dragon Babu", he began to reflect on his adaptation method, realizing that it is not enough to have powerful actors, but also to truly understand and capture the essence of the original work.
Under such pressure, he took over the remake of "The Condor Heroes" again, determined to present an excellent work to the audience and regain the unique charm of the mediocre martial arts world.
Casting issues
Just when director Wang Jing was worried, another issue also began to attract widespread attention - the starring lineup of the movie version of "The Condor Heroes".
According to public information, the actor Luo Jialiang, who plays the protagonist Guo Jing, is 61 years old, which is seriously inconsistent with the image of Guo Jing who is about 40 years old in the original book. Even at the end of the story, Luo Jialiang's age is significantly beyond expectations.
And the role of Huang Rong is played by 49-year-old Chen Zihan, which makes people feel that it is far from the female image in the novel.
In this regard, many fans have expressed "unacceptable", believing that such casting seriously deviates from the original work. They are worried that these older actors will lack the vitality and charm they should have when portraying young and vigorous martial arts characters.
However, there are also supporters who believe that "acting is the most important thing, as long as the actor can interpret the role well, age is not a big problem." "
In fact, in the overall lineup of this movie, there are indeed several powerful actors who are very much looking forward to joining. For example, Liang Xiaolong, who played Ouyang Feng, with his unique charm of white hair and deep eyes, perfectly showed the arrogance and madness of this world-famous master.
And Li Zixiong, who plays Qiu Chuji, is even more eye-catching with his restrained and atmospheric performance.
But it's a pity that when it comes to creating the much-talked-about characters of Xiaolongnu and Yang Guo, the production team's choice doesn't seem to be ideal.
Judging from the publicly exposed clips, although the little dragon girl played by Wang Ziyun is beautiful, she lacks the fairy spirit and coldness, giving people a feeling of Internet celebrity face.
And Zhao Hua, who plays Yang Guo, although his facial features are correct, he gives people a gangster temperament, which is difficult to resonate with the image of this brilliant and emotionally charged young man.
In this regard, many fans have expressed their disappointment, believing that these two new actors are simply not qualified for these classic roles, and it is difficult to surpass the classic image in the hearts of the audience.
As public opinion heats up day by day, the production team also begins to get nervous. They know that if they can't make a breakthrough in these two core roles, even if they are well-made, they may be difficult to win the audience's approval.
So, in the follow-up filming process, they increased their guidance and requirements for Wang Zichun and Zhao Hua. It is hoped that through the director's careful polishing, they will be able to finally create a convincing image of Xiaolongnu and Yang Guo.
Faced with the controversy caused by the starring cast, the production team must carefully weigh it. Although experienced veteran actors such as Luo Jialiang and Chen Zihan joined, there is a significant gap between the age and the original characters, which has aroused questions from many fans.
For the key roles Xiaolongnu and Yang Guo, the choice of new actors has also attracted much attention. The production team is working hard to help them break through their limitations and create a convincing classic image through the guidance of the director.
Full of anticipation
While the production team was anxious about how to break through the casting dilemma, the heated discussion from the outside world was getting louder and louder.
"Xiaolongnu is simply an Internet celebrity face, not beautiful at all, and she is not worthy of this classic role at all. "
"Yang Guo's appearance is too ordinary, lacking heroism and chic, I feel that it is impossible for him to defeat Ouyang Feng when I look at it. "
"But Li Mochou's actor is really beautiful, and she will definitely become the face of this movie. "
In the heated discussion among netizens, Li Mochou's actor Fu Mei received great attention. Some people praised her for "standing alone in all directions" and predicted that she would become the biggest highlight of the film.
In this regard, Fu Mei also felt deeply. As the only new actor in the film, she knows the pressure on her shoulders. But in an interview, Fu Mei was still full of confidence, "I will definitely impress everyone, this role will definitely not disappoint."
At the same time, Wang Ziyun and Zhao Hua are also trying to break through their limitations. In between shoots, both of them will seriously think about how to better interpret these classic characters.
"I must work this role to let the audience see an excellent image of the little dragon girl. Wang Ziyun said firmly. Zhao Hua also said, "I will continue to work hard, I believe that through the guidance of the director, I will eventually find my own uniqueness in Yang Guo."
In general, this movie version of "The Condor Heroes" has brought the audience a variety of expectations. Some people are looking forward to seeing the wonderful rendition of new faces, while others are worried that the classic image will be ruined.
As for the role of Li Mochou, many viewers have high hopes, believing that she may become the biggest highlight of this movie.
Under the attention of public opinion, the new actors who participated in the main creation also expressed their determination. They all hope to break through the limitations in their character creation and present a new look of classic characters to the audience.
Such expectations undoubtedly add more suspense and highlights to this adaptation.
The audience is full of expectations for this adaptation, both looking forward to seeing the wonderful performance of the newcomer, but also worried that the classic image will be destroyed. In the attention of public opinion, the new actors who participated in the main creation expressed their determination to strive for breakthroughs, hoping to create a new look of classic characters and surprise the audience.
Such an attitude also makes people look forward to this adaptation more.