In 2017, directed by Song Benzhong and co-starring Chen Xiaochun, Chen Guokun, Li Cansen, etc., "Anti-Black" became popular in the mainland and Hong Kong, and even Netflix (Netflix) did not hesitate to buy it and broadcast it, setting another milestone for Hong Kong dramas. Seeing that the results were so good, the crew announced that they would start a sequel plan in 2019, but who knew that they encountered the cold winter of the Hong Kong film and television industry, and the entire plan was forced to be postponed indefinitely.
Recently, "Anti-Black 2" suddenly had a turnaround, director Song Benzhong said in an interview with Hong Kong media that the project has received a large investment (HK$200 million), and will officially start filming before the end of the year (about mid-to-late November), which is expected to take a year, and the number of episodes has increased from 32 to 60. It is worth mentioning that under the premise of trying his best to maintain the original cast of stars, Song Benzhong deliberately invited Zhang Yaoyang, a "crow" who has faded out of the entertainment industry for many years, to help him.
It is reported that Song Benzhong has been preparing for Zhang Yaoyang's participation since 2019, and is even willing to revise the script that has been set, which shows that he is very sincere. "If I could really ask him to come up, I wouldn't waste that opportunity and would like to tailor a character for him." He said.
Coincidentally, Hong Kong artist Lin Weichen recently uploaded a video of Chen Guokun and Zhang Yaoyang, the main actors of "Anti-Black", on a short video platform, which added a bit of authenticity to this cooperation. It's just that compared to the young and wild "crow" in everyone's impression, Zhang Yaoyang in the video is old, kind-eyed, and his hair and beard have turned white, can he still perform the taste of that year?
In addition, in my opinion, if "Anti-Black 2" wants to promote Zhang Yaoyang's joining, the risk and difficulty are too great, and it cannot pass the barrier of mainland investors. Why? Because Zhang Yaoyang made the same mistake as Ke Zhendong and Li Yundi on July 11, 2014, the current entertainment industry may not tolerate such an artist with a previous criminal record. Unless two versions of Song Benzhong have been prepared, or "Anti-Black 2" is not online on mainland video websites.