Rulai is originally one of the ten titles of the Buddha, but in the Chinese folk Buddhist beliefs, it is often referred to as Shakyamuni Buddha. Although the Buddha came from the West, it was carried forward in the Eastern World, and we can often see Rulai in various folklore and books such as Journey to the West. In the Chinese mythological system, Rulai can be said to be a very important existence, especially after the confluence of the three religions, this trend is more obvious. As such a supreme Buddha, it has always been the object of interpretation favored in film and television works, but it is undoubtedly a huge challenge for actors to interpret the solemnity, great compassion, and insight into all living things of a Buddha. So let's see, which actor who has starred in film and television works can convey the spirit and classic of Rulai?
Chu Yuan
Chu Yuan was a famous director of the Hong Kong Cantonese film era, and his 1973 "Seventy-Two Tenants" is still regarded as a classic and has been remade for decades. Of course, Chu Yuan is more well-known for the martial arts films he directed, and when he and the martial arts novelist Gu Long cooperated, he set off a boom in martial arts movies in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and repeatedly broke box office records. Chu Yuan is not only a big director, but also often makes cameos in various movies and TV series, and is a well-known green leaf actor.
In the TVB version of "Journey to the West 2" performed by Chen Haomin in 1998, Chu Yuan played Rulai in it. Rulai, played by Chu Yuan, is close to a solemn appearance in appearance, and his acting skills are quite good, but he is still lacking in Shen Yun.
Lv Liangwei
In the 2013 Hong Kong film "The Biography of Shakyamuni Buddha", Rulai was played by the well-known Hong Kong film star Lui Liangwei. As a powerful actor in the Hong Kong film industry, Lu Liangwei's film and television works such as "Shanghai Beach", "Snow Mountain Flying Fox" and "Lame Hao" have left a deep impression on the audience and have always been regarded as classics.
Unfortunately, Lu Liangwei is more suitable for the underworld boss in terms of appearance and temperament, and if he wants to play the Buddha, it is indeed not just an acting skill. It is really difficult for the audience to watch and enter the play.
Wang Yichun
In the 2011 CCTV version of Zhang Jizhong's "Journey to the West", rulai was played by mainland actor Wang Yichun. Wang Yichun has been playing the role of villain in many film and television works, and this time to play the Buddha is undoubtedly a huge challenge for him.
The Rulai created by Wang Yichun is completely different from the image of Rulai in people's impressions in appearance, which is probably the thinnest version of Rulai. Wang Yichun's version of Rulai changed the original style, and the lines are also humorous and funny, especially the facial expressions are quite vivid and distinct. But unfortunately, in terms of appearance and temperament, it is really difficult to fill it with acting skills. However, some people believe that Wang's version of Yichun is close to the aristocratic temperament of Chatili.
Zhu Longguang
In 1986, the CCTV version of "Journey to the West" can be said to be a miracle in the history of Chinese television, once this TV series was broadcast, it created a rating record of 89.4%, and so far it has been replayed more than 3,000 times, and hundreds of millions of Chinese people have never tired of watching it, which is an eternal classic in the history of TV dramas. Among them, the image of Sun Wukong created by six young children has been popular at home and abroad for decades.
And Zhu Longguang, who played the Buddha in this version of "Journey to the West", is also quite impressive. Zhu Longguang himself has a very Buddha-like appearance, a solemn appearance, and his acting skills are also quite exquisite, which vividly interprets the Buddha's calm atmosphere, insight into all sentient beings, otherworldly and great compassion. How deeply does Zhu Longguang's role of Rulai penetrate the hearts of the people? He once appeared in the temple later, and he was worshipped by many devotees as a true Buddha!
Hao Yiping
The "Journey to the West" produced in 2000 must be an unforgettable memory in the hearts of many post-80s and post-90s. This TV series can be said to be very different from the 86 version of "Journey to the West" in both style and plot, and some characters such as Sun Wukong are completely subversive, and many people at that time were either confused or brainwashed.
Playing Rulai in "Journey to the West" is Hao Yiping, an actor known as a producer. Although this version is close in appearance, it is still lacking in the aura and is a bit grounded.
Every audience has a different image of Rulai in their hearts, among the above actors who play Rulai, which one do you think is the most classic Rulai in your heart? Feel free to leave a comment below the comments!