It is said that stand-ins are a magic weapon for celebrity filming.
The birth of an excellent film and television work is inseparable from the stand-ins of those behind-the-scenes heroes.
In fact, this is already a relatively common thing in the entertainment industry, even before and after exposure, it is also taken for granted.
But until I saw the stand-ins of these stars, I was shocked by the existence of my jaw.
In addition to Wu Jing's stand-in, Chow Yun-fat's stand-in, Reba's stand-in, I really laughed when I saw Yang Mi's stand-in!
A stand-in for a star
Those stars who are beautiful on the screen often need one or several "stand-ins" to complete when filming dangerous or difficult actions.
These stand-ins are like the "shadows" of stars, working behind the scenes in obscurity.
Filming is a big project, and sometimes in a hurry, you have to find ways to improve efficiency.
What if an actor has to be in three different locations at the same time? That's where the stand-in comes in handy!
The stand-in will help shoot the long shots, backgrounds, and cutscenes first, so you don't have to wait for the main actor to arrive.
As soon as the leading actor comes, he only needs to make up for those scenes that need to show his face. This depends on the overall arrangement, and all the work must be coordinated in an orderly manner.
When it comes to martial arts, it's even more professional. Action scenes are not something that can be performed casually, and many action actors can't learn it in a short time.
So the crew sometimes asks Wu Ti to complete some difficult actions.
If the actors enter the group for training in advance, the cooperation with Wu Ti will be more tacit, and the filming will be smoother.
If the actors are not professional, if they are forced to do those actions, it is easy to get hurt.
As soon as the actors are injured, not only will they suffer, but the filming progress of the entire crew will also be affected, and the gains really outweigh the losses.
Some people think that actors use stand-ins because they are not dedicated. In fact, there are a lot of particulars in this, and it cannot be generalized.
Wu Jing's stand-in Hu Guofang
Information source: Huanqiu.com 2019-04-16 07:46 Wu Jing and the stand-in photo sparked heated discussions The similarity is super high, and even the beard is the same
Wu Jing is one of the hottest action stars right now, and his fight scenes are always exciting.
But do you know that Wu Jing will also use a stand-in when filming some high-risk actions.
His stand-in not only requires his body shape and movements to be similar to Wu Jing, but also has a certain martial arts foundation.
In this way, the stand-in can come in handy when shooting some shots of flying cornices and jumping in the air.
During the filming of "Wolf Warrior", some difficult actions and high-altitude landing clips were all completed by stuntman Hu Guofang.
Hu Guofang joined the film and television industry at a very young age, and at first as a stuntman, he was a stand-in for many well-known actors such as Jet Li, Wu Jing, Zhang Jiahui, and Nicholas Tse.
Later, he successfully transitioned into a martial arts instructor and director, thanks to his professional martial arts background and years of experience in fighting and filming.
Hu Guofang once shared his experience on the show, and he mentioned that he has a very good brother Liu Kun, who is also a martial artist.
Unfortunately, while filming for the foreign movie "The Expendables 2", Liu Kun died unexpectedly in a dangerous explosion scene as a stand-in for Jet Li.
This incident had a far-reaching impact on Hu Guoguo, and it also became the driving force for his continuous efforts and perseverance. He hopes that through his own efforts, he can realize his brother's unfulfilled dream.
But having said that, Wu Jing himself is also very dedicated, and he still chooses to go into battle in person for many dangerous actions, and the stand-in will only appear when necessary.
Chow Yun-fat's stand-in Wen Xiang
Information source: Hunan Daily 2023-12-19 06:04 "I'm not Chow Yun-fat's 'stand-in' actor, I'm the film Wen Xiang" - an interview with Wen Xiang, the producer and chief producer of "Hardcore Dad".
Fa Ge's status in the film industry is well-known, and his image of the God of Gambling is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
When filming some complex actions or scenes that require professional skills, Chow Yun-fat also uses a stand-in.
Fa Ge's stand-in must not only be similar in appearance, but also be able to imitate his demeanor and mannerisms.
And there happens to be such a person in the world.
"Why is this kid so much like Chow Yun-fat?"
Wen Xiang, an ordinary young man, is always praised by the people around him for looking like Chow Yun-fat, so at the instigation of his friends, he mustered up the courage to participate in Stephen Chow's talent competition, and thus embarked on the road of stuntman actor.
It wasn't until Director Jiang Wen made the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" that he directly approached him and wanted him to be a stand-in for Chow Yun-fat.
Don't say it, he and Chow Yun-fat really look alike, but Wen Xiang's face is a little rounder.
Since then, Wen Xiang has become Chow Yun-fat's queen stand-in, and his fame has become more and more famous.
The thrilling car chase scenes and gunfight scenes that appear in the movie are often done by stand-ins.
This does not mean that Chow Yun-fat is not dedicated, on the contrary, he has expressed respect and gratitude for the stand-in on many occasions.
Reba's stand-in Xiao Xue
Reba, as a popular little flower, is quite popular.
When filming some difficult dance or action scenes, Reba will also use a stand-in.
However, Reba's stand-in is not easy to find, because Reba himself is a dancer, and his body shape and movements are very distinctive.
Therefore, Reba's stand-in must not only be similar in shape, but also have a certain dance foundation, so that he can not show flaws in the shooting.
And Xiao Xue is an actor who is close to Reba in appearance and demeanor and all aspects, which can be said to be very popular.
In addition to acting, Xiao Xue also studied dance, vocal music and instrumental music, and is a new generation of actors who combines classical and modern.
Her artistic attainments are profound, and she is able to calmly shuttle between the world of songs, Peking opera, hosting and modeling.
In recent years, she has also starred in a number of new large-scale Peking Opera and film and television dramas, and won the title of "China's Green Angel".
In terms of music, she has also achieved remarkable results, releasing several songs and forming her own unique art style.
Although Xiao Xue's conditions are very good, as Reba's stand-in, her name will not appear in the subtitles after the work is broadcast.
The profession of stand-ins is often unknown, and their work is not publicized, but it plays an important role in the filming of the crew.
I smiled when I saw Yang Mi's stand-in
Source:2014-11-30 10:30 Nanning News Network - Nanning Evening News Take you to meet the super substitute of the star The actress male stand-in is bright and blind, making people drunk
To be honest, when I saw Yang Mi's stand-in for the first time, I really couldn't help laughing. Why? Because this stand-in really has nothing to do with Yang Mi!
Not only are the facial features not similar, but the temperament is not matched, and even the gender is different.
In CCTV3's variety show "The More You Fight", the male stand-in was invited to participate, and the scene in which he took Yang Mi in "The Legend of the Ancient Sword" was also played on the big screen.
In the variety show, the actor named "Erbao" also said that he not only played a stuntman for Yang Mi, but also cooperated with well-known actresses Liu Yan and Lin Yun, which not only surprised all the guests present.
Information source: Haokan Video May 11, 2024 The martial arts stand-in once partnered with Yang Mi and participated in "The Legend of the Ancient Sword", which made people look dumbfounded
It's not easy to be a stand-in in this industry
Although they make countless people envious of being able to get close to celebrities, the hardships behind them are rarely known.
In order to shoot a shot, they may have to practice dozens or even hundreds of times.
On set, they are expected to maintain a high degree of consistency with the stars to ensure the coherence and authenticity of the shots.
And the work of the stand-in is often accompanied by high risks, and some extreme actions can even be life-threatening.
Such a "high-risk" job is often accompanied by a disproportionate salary, but although the income of the stand-ins is insignificant compared to that of the stars, their status in the crew is indispensable.
Some well-known stuntmen can even get a lot of money, and they also have the opportunity to transform into full-fledged actors or martial arts instructors.
Of course, this requires a lot of hard work and sweat on the part of the stand-ins.
They work quietly behind the scenes to bring countless wonderful visual experiences to the audience.
What do you think about this?
Text/Editor: Xiaoyang Baa Baa