"Night and Dawn": Yao Anna's acting skills caused controversy, and Wang Zhiwen's acting skills were praised
Recently, the broadcast of the TV series "Night and Dawn" has set off a heated discussion on the Internet. This spy war script was originally intended to be a hit at the beginning of 2024, but it turned out to be a "hit" because of Yao Anna's acting skills. To be honest, I was also confused after watching a few episodes, how did this girl get into the crew of such a big production?
The awkward situation of a rookie actor
Yao Anna plays a newly graduated intern in the play, and this role should have been a youthful and lively and energetic image. But her performance makes people feel like watching a puppet show, her expression is extremely stiff, and her lines are also very jerky. Some netizens complained: "Yao Anna's new drama has no skills, only recklessness", although this is a bit mean, but it is not unreasonable.
I remember that her performance in "Ice Hunting" was criticized before, and I thought that she would improve after that lesson, but I didn't expect that this time she would still stay the same. Does she really think that as long as she looks good, she can be an actor? You must know that the audience's eyes are bright, and they can't fool people just by their appearance.
The wonderful performance of the old drama bones
In contrast, Mr. Wang Zhiwen's performance is simply a clear stream. He plays the role of a villain in the play, and every appearance is eye-catching. That kind of calm and introverted with a bit of ruthless temperament simply brings a scheming villain to life. Watching the scene of him and Chen Zheyuan playing against each other is simply a visual feast, the two of them come and go, and there have been several tricks in the eye contact.
To be honest, if it weren't for Mr. Wang Zhiwen to support the scene, I estimate that this drama would have been abandoned by the audience a long time ago. His acting skills not only add a lot to the whole plot, but also give a vivid acting lesson to the young actors.
The debate over acting vs appearance
Yao Anna's acting skills have sparked a discussion about the casting criteria for actors. Some people say that the current film and television industry is "appearance is justice", as long as you look good, you can be the protagonist. But I think that's a bit one-sided. It is true that Yao Anna's appearance conditions are good, but the problem is that she has not even mastered basic acting skills.
Let's compare Di Lieba, who is also a newcomer. Although people were also said to be bad at acting at the beginning, at least the basic skills are solid, and they are improving step by step. What about Yao Anna? It feels like you're spinning in place, and it's even a bit backwards. This has to make people wonder if she really loves acting, or just regards acting as a "good-looking" job?
Producer's Responsibility
In the final analysis, Yao Anna's poor acting skills are also responsible for the producer. Since you know that her acting skills are not good, why do you still use her? Do you think that having a beautiful face can attract the audience's attention? The result was good, but it was self-defeating, but because her performance dragged down the reputation of the whole show.
I think the producers should rethink their casting criteria. Instead of blindly pursuing traffic, it is better to give more opportunities to powerful newcomers. A young actor like Chen Zheyuan has very solid acting skills, why don't you praise such newcomers more?
The audience's expectations and reality
To be honest, as an ordinary viewer, I still have great expectations for domestic dramas. Especially in this "cold winter" in the film and television industry, I hope to see some excellent works. The theme of "Night and Dawn" is actually quite attractive, and the spy war plus criminal investigation should have been very eye-catching.
However, when I saw Yao Anna's stiff expression and jerky lines, I really felt like I had been poured cold water. I can't help but ask, does the producer really think that the audience's aesthetic level is so low? We want actors with connotation and acting skills, not "vases" who can only pose.
Future directions
Although Yao Anna's performance this time was disappointing, I think she still has room for improvement. After all, she is still young, if she can study acting seriously and accept criticism with an open mind, she may still have a chance to grow in the future. But the premise is that she truly loves the acting industry and doesn't treat it as a shortcut.
For the entire film and television industry, this incident should also be a wake-up call. What we need is a really powerful actor, not a "vase" that only relies on appearance and background. I hope to see more veteran actors like Wang Zhiwen in the future, and I can also see more potential newcomers like Chen Zheyuan.
In general, the feeling of the drama "Night and Dawn" is: good and bad, mixed blessings and sorrows. Wang Zhiwen's wonderful performance is eye-catching, but Yao Anna's embarrassing performance makes people frown. This contrast may reflect the current situation in the film and television industry: new and old actors coexist, good and bad. As an audience, what we can do is to use our own eyes to screen and support truly excellent works and actors. After all, only the audience's word-of-mouth is the best praise or punishment for a work.