I. Prologue
The torrent of history continues to move forward, and successive generations of heroes have sacrificed their blood and talents to make legendary contributions to the prosperity and stability of the country. In the upcoming large-scale epic revolutionary historical drama "The Flame of the Great Road", the audience will once again appreciate the touching founding achievements in those fierce battles.
The play brings together Hou Jingjian, Zhang Bo, Wang Weizhi and many other outstanding actors, as well as the well-planned ups and downs of the plot, which is bound to present a visual and auditory double feast for the audience.
However, in order to bring the demeanor of those great leaders to life on the screen, it is inseparable from the exquisite interpretation of a group of outstanding actors.
The audience is looking forward to seeing the wonderful performances of the actors in the play. After all, portraying historical figures is not only competent by their similar appearance, but also requires actors to have an in-depth understanding of the characters and perfectly restore their charm and personality.
In the midst of such eagerness, a unique group of people has become more and more noticeable - that is, "special actors" who specialize in playing important historical figures. Some of them are good enough by virtue of their natural appearance, while others need to make great efforts to carefully sculpt them to achieve the artistic realm of "physical and spiritual".
Second, the rise of special actors
Since the 80s of the last century, a group of special actors have overcome obstacles and forged ahead on this career road. With their unremitting efforts, this group has become increasingly prominent in the entertainment industry.
For example, Gu Yue, the famous actor of Chairman Mao Zedong, made his debut in a film called "Xi'an Incident" in the 80s and successfully shaped the image of Chairman Mao. Although he was full of apprehension at the time, unable to predict whether he would be able to perform this great man to the fullest, once the film was released, the enthusiastic response from the audience undoubtedly gave him a firm belief.
Also at the same time as Gu Yue was Wang Tiecheng, who was chosen by chance to play the role of Premier Zhou Enlai in his old age. When he first got involved in this way, Wang Tiecheng was also nervous, worried that he would not be able to control this role.
However, through the efforts of comparing photos and painstaking research, he finally succeeded in creating the admirable image of "Elderly Premier Zhou".
In addition to the two outstanding figures mentioned above, Marshal Zhu De's actor Liu Huaizheng can be called a model of "late bloomer". It wasn't until after entering the fifties that his colleagues were surprised to find that this Liu Huaizheng was indeed strikingly similar to our great Marshal Zhu De in terms of appearance and pronunciation! Since then, he has embarked on the road of playing Marshal Zhu De without hesitation and never returned.
Whether it is Gu Yue, who has done his best to learn the Hunan dialect, or special actors such as Wang Tiecheng and Liu Huaizheng, who have worked tirelessly and promisingly, they have all cultivated the unique and eye-catching career field of special actors through their unremitting efforts, and have made amazing achievements on this road.
Third, the interpretation of great people is a great responsibility
To successfully portray a great man of the country, actors must put in a lot of effort and effort to constantly strive for excellence. Taking Gu Yue as an example, in order to be able to interpret the Hunan accent to the fullest, he even needs to start learning again.
As a native of Hubei, he was originally not good at Hunanese, but in order to get as close as possible to Chairman Mao's authentic Hunan accent, Gu Yue firmly decided to practice Hunanese hard.
In addition to excellence in pronunciation, Gu Yue also devoted herself to shaping Chairman Mao's character and charm. According to rumors, Gu Yue, who was originally cheerful and lively, completely changed her personality in order to better interpret the image of Chairman Mao, gradually becoming calm and solemn, and her eyes became sharp and profound.
It can be said that he has carried out a comprehensive and in-depth self-transformation for this role, from the inner world to the external performance, from words and deeds to personality and temperament.
What is even more admirable is that Gu Yue has always adhered to the bottom line of professional ethics and principles of a special actor. His firm belief in resisting any commercial activities that might damage Chairman Mao's image undoubtedly stemmed from his deep admiration for the great man.
Although many advertisers threw olive branches to him, he flatly rejected all of them, because he knew that he would never do anything that would damage the image of a great man.
is as dedicated as Gu Yue, as well as the old drama bone Wang Tiecheng, who has consistently played Zhou Enlai for decades. He undoubtedly dedicated his life selflessly to the role of "Premier Zhou".
According to reliable sources, every time Mr. Wang Tiecheng stepped on the stage and devoted himself to the role, the audience was deeply moved and brought tears to their eyes.
This is enough to prove that his perfect acting skills have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In an in-depth interview program, Mr. Wang Tiecheng said with emotion: "It is really a privilege to have the opportunity to play Premier Zhou Enlai, and this role has made me profoundly improve my thinking.
It can be clearly seen that for him, shaping Premier Zhou Enlai not only represents a professional task, but also a pursuit of a spiritual realm, and an incomparable reverence for his revolutionary predecessors.
However, Mr. Liu Huaizheng, the actor of Marshal Zhu De, can be called a typical example of a "late bloomer". It was not until he was more than half a hundred years old that his colleagues were surprised to find that Mr. Liu Huaizheng had a striking resemblance to Marshal Zhu De in both appearance and voice.
In the face of such a rare opportunity, Mr. Liu Huaizheng did not become complacent because of this, but deeply admired the greatness of Marshal Zhu De with a humble and studious heart, and was determined to use his whole life to interpret the glorious image of Marshal Zhu De.
It is a pity that the jealous talent, on the way he was invited to the United States for cultural exchanges, unfortunately suffered a car accident, and if he could live a few more years, he would definitely present us with a more colorful and stunning image of Marshal Zhu De.
In terms of playing the role of Marshal Liu Bocheng, the "God of War", Mr. Fu Xuecheng is undoubtedly a well-deserved leader. Since the 70s of the 20th century, he has successfully portrayed the image of the founding father more than 30 times.
As the leader of China's first batch of special actors, Mr. Fu Xuecheng knew that he could not really be qualified for this role based on his appearance alone, so he worked diligently, not only deeply studied a large number of military writings and ideological theories about Marshal Liu Bocheng, but also paid special attention to cultivating his own military temperament, and finally portrayed the image of Marshal Liu Bocheng vividly.
In contrast, Mr. Gu Wei can be said to have embarked on a journey of exploration to interpret Marshal Chen Yi from an early age. According to his recollections, since the age of 18, he has successfully portrayed the youth image of Marshal Chen Yi in dramas and TV dramas.
Finally, Gu Wei knew that it was difficult to control all the roles with the confidence and enthusiasm of the year, so he searched for famous masters everywhere, painstakingly studied the history of the war, and consistently maintained the figure and physique of Marshal Chen Yi, and all his efforts were carefully prepared for better performance results in the future.
The fourth part of the art at home and abroad, the gathering of heroes
In addition to the above-mentioned special actors who have become famous, there are also many outstanding performers in the performing arts industry who are active in this field, such as Liu Jin, who played Zhou Enlai in his youth.
Although he failed to devote himself to the role as fully as Wang Tiecheng, his demeanor and demeanor of Premier Zhou were extremely realistic and deeply depicted, so he was also recognized as the actor with the most youthful temperament of Zhou Enlai.
However, the group of special actors is not static and endless. Every time a great man dies, the corresponding role of the actor comes to an end. However, this does not mean that the industry is dead, on the contrary, it will be like an unquenchable fire, passing on this spirit in the hands of each new generation.
With the passage of time, there will be more new people to devote themselves to this industry, and they will use their diligence to contribute to the country's history. For example, Gu Yue, who played Mao Zedong for the first time in the 80s of the last century, although he was full of apprehension at the time, the film won enthusiastic praise from the audience upon its release, which filled him with a strong belief in this path.
It can be seen that as long as someone has the admiration for the sages and the persistent pursuit of the cause, they will be able to write a new brilliant chapter on this broad stage.
Whenever we witness those vivid and vivid images of great men on the screen, it is precisely because countless actors are working silently with their own hard work and sweat.
Part 5 Actors' self-cultivation is the only way to achieve perfection
Looking back on the glorious history of these predecessors, it is not difficult for us to find that in order to create a breathtaking image of a great man, it is far from enough to rely on natural appearance advantages.
The core of performing arts is nothing more than the actor's pursuit of in-depth character excavation and high self-standards!
If an actor only sees it as a profession to support his family, it may be difficult to go far on this road. On the contrary, if we can regard it as a professional mission, a high respect for the sages, and even a deep reverence and dedication to the motherland and nation, we will be able to find a lasting source of power in the depths of our souls.
Taking Mr. Liu Huaizheng as an example, although he was fortunate to get the opportunity to play Zhu De in his later years because of his natural similarity, he was not satisfied, but admired this great man more firmly, and was determined to use his life's energy to perfectly interpret the image of Zhu De.
However, fate played a trick on him mercilessly, and a sudden car accident took his precious life. However, from his actions, it is not difficult for us to find that what an outstanding special actor should have is not only the persistent pursuit of the role, but also the deep respect for it.
This kind of strict self-requirement is precisely the powerful driving force that supports artists such as Wang Tiecheng and Gu Yue to overcome obstacles and diligently pursue them during their long journey. It is precisely because of their incomparable admiration for the sages that they can push the career of special actors to the peak and create immortal images that make the audience awe-inspired.
Taking Gu Yue as an example, in order to depict Mao Zedong's authentic Hunan pronunciation more deeply, he had to start learning the Hunan dialect again; In order to show Mao Zedong's personality, he even did not hesitate to change his original lively and cheerful personality, and gradually became serious and deep, with eyes like a torch.
It can be said that for this role, he has carried out a comprehensive reshaping from internal temperament to external performance.
Only when an actor has the same reverence for the role can he have such high requirements for himself. This kind of spiritual self-cultivation is the key to the special actor being able to reach the pinnacle and unforgettable realm.
On the contrary, if you blindly pursue flashy fame and fortune, you will not be able to achieve real success on this road.
Recently, the masterpiece "The Flame of the Avenue" is about to be unveiled in prime time, showing the process of nation-building full of hardships and heroism. As the first blockbuster revolutionary historical work in the history of Chinese television with the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China as the guiding ideology, the show has attracted wide attention from all walks of life since its inception.
Bringing together many domestic first-class powerful actors, such as famous movie stars Hou Jingjian, Zhang Bo and Wang Weizhi, etc., the crew has made every effort to create this drama, aiming to present a visual feast to the audience.
However, the success of the character's momentum and bringing the character to life on screen depends largely on the artist's skill.
The audience is eagerly awaiting, hoping to see how the successors of those predecessors and special actors inherit and carry forward this fine tradition, and reproduce the vivid images of great men for us.
Only in this way can we experience the endless passion contained in those magnificent years.
As the old saying goes, "forge ahead, open up the future". We firmly believe that in this TV series, a new group of special actors will emerge, bringing people a new viewing experience.
As for whether they can reach or even surpass the brilliant achievements of their predecessors, it completely depends on their persistent pursuit of acting career and their high respect for their ancestors.