I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 327, "The New Three Kingdoms": Two Stars of the Same Era

In Li Xuan's understanding, an actor's 'acting skills' are conveyed through micro-expressions and movements.

At this moment, Wang Baoqiang's expression and emotions were incredibly genuine!

A burning, sincere heart!

In fact, even if Wang Baoqiang changed later, so what?

There's no real connection between him and Li Xuan. Even if he's destined to 'forget his original intentions,' there's nothing more to say; it's just his own situation.

However, Li Xuan found it very interesting that philosophical thoughts like "what kind of person would you become if you were the one eating meat instead of being eaten" would occasionally pop into his mind.

With great power comes great responsibility? Li Xuan recalled the famous quote circulating in the recently popular movie "Spider-Man".
Despite the fierce competition and self-proclaimed "invincible" status of Chinese-language films at the box office, a closer look reveals that they are ultimately thrashed by foreign competitors. It's precisely this core of "universal" heroic values ​​that has allowed Hollywood to export its culture globally.
It's no wonder it achieved such box office success, with its resonant core message and powerful expression.

Li Xuan naturally acknowledged the excellence of these works, after all, he also quite liked Spider-Man.

However, I don't really feel the same way about the saying "with great power comes great responsibility"—because as an ordinary, selfish person, everything I do is for my own benefit.
"If you really always say that you are a selfish person who acts out of self-interest, then you wouldn't have chosen to change their 'fate' in 'Hidden in the Dust'. After all, the allure of power is so captivating. In my time, capable people were willing to cause widespread suffering and millions of deaths just to find that feeling."

At this moment, a handsome young man with a feather fan and a turban was speaking with great interest in Li Xuan's ear.

This is simulated.

Illusion.

But this illusion is so real.

His name is practically a household name; who wouldn't know him?

Look at Tang Guoqiang's face.

This is the face of Zhuge Liang.

The young Tang Guoqiang is like the young Zhuge Liang.

After the filming of "New Three Kingdoms" was confirmed.

He appeared right next to Li Xuan.

At first, Li Xuan found him quite annoying, but after being around him a lot, he stopped taking it seriously.

The last time I had this feeling.

The feeling of being friends with something that's been simulated.

Instead of directly substituting and simulating.

This means that I lack understanding of him.

I need to become more familiar with it.

Only then can one play him.

To be honest, Li Xuan felt from the beginning that this Mr. Kongming was indeed a great challenge.

After all, this is a wise man who has traversed the ages, and we want to portray his wisdom.

That kind of effortless, charismatic style that can turn a powerful force into dust requires observation and imitation.

This Kongming was very clever. At first, he spoke in ancient language, but by the second day, he had already understood the movies and TV series and realized that he was just an empty concept.

But even in his ethereal state, a smile still lingered on his lips, and he remained interested in everything.

They were also very interested in everything Li Xuan did.

Always from the perspective of an outsider.

Go to the commentary section.

Just like now.

Just like he did with Tang Wei on the rooftop before, he also wanted to come out and offer some sharp comments.

"You always pride yourself on being selfish and always acting in your own self-interest, but sometimes you act in ways that contradict your self-proclaimed beliefs."

Li Xuan then replied with a smile.

"Perhaps it is as you said, Mr. Kongming. I will only follow my heart and do what is right. Although my selfishness and my interests will come first, I will also do what I believe is right when there is still some lingering influence."

This time, Mr. Kongming simply smiled and remained silent.

Even if it's just a fake, he's still Master Kongming, with that calm and collected feeling that everything is under control.

On the contrary, Li Xuan felt that it would be good to play Zhou Yu, since the feeling of seeing through everything in Mr. Kongming was indeed a bit uncomfortable.

This made Li Xuan feel a little strange. Even though Kongming had done such an 'annoying' thing to him.

Yet, deep down, he still yearned for and admired Kongming. It was precisely this yearning and admiration that became the obstacle for him in the role of Kongming.

Longing is the furthest distance.

Meanwhile, on the set of "New Three Kingdoms," filming had already begun, and Gao Xinxin was not in a good mood.

His flagship project was outmaneuvered by a new director, and even the most important role of Zhuge Liang was taken away. But for the sake of China Film Group's resources, he had no choice but to accept it.

After all, the "New Three Kingdoms" project received a significant amount of resources from China Film Group.
"Now, the jokes people at CCTV make after dinner are all about our 'New Three Kingdoms'." At this moment, Chen Jianbo, who plays Cao Cao, joked, "How about it, director, are you under a lot of pressure?"

"Making an extra a director? This guy couldn't even be a soldier in the 'Old Three Kingdoms' crew. Tsk tsk, this headline is really vicious."

Meanwhile, Liu Xuande (Liu Hewei) on the other side looked at the CCTV entertainment news platform on the computer in the lounge. The large black characters on it read: "CCTV really holds grudges."

Of course, although it was published by CCTV News, the source was clearly indicated as an independent media person, and the disclaimer was enlarged and bolded.
Everyone remembers how big a stir "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" caused back then. The entire CCTV became a laughing stock. Damn it, they actually hired someone who didn't understand the original work as a literary consultant. Everyone in the industry thought it was hilarious!

Now that Li Xuan has joined the new Three Kingdoms, CCTV's intentional or unintentional "attacks" have found an opening.

"To be frank, this isn't just about having a 'grudge' against Li Xuan. Indeed, the reasons for our conflict in this matter go far beyond that."

Gao Xinxin didn't blame everything on Li Xuan.

After all, the contradiction between the old and new Three Kingdoms lies in the fact that we are all part of the Three Kingdoms.

If you call it "Romance of the Three Kingdoms: XX", CCTV will absolutely not denigrate it in any way, and may even actively provide resources for such "side stories".

After all, doing this would provide additional influence to older works, so why not?

But if you're here to capitalize on the influence of my older works, then I'm sorry.
I am coming.
At this point, Chen Jianbo spoke tactfully.

"I never expected CCTV to care about these things like fame and fortune."

After all, he serves at the National Theatre of China, so he has to be tactful in his speech.
Wherever there are channels for promotion and resources available, this kind of thing will happen.
For CCTV, the Four Great Classical Novels are a golden brand, a monopolistic brand, something that no one can shake.

It seems now.

"New Three Kingdoms" was never a match to begin with, and this series of actions was just to be more cautious.

We cannot allow "New Three Kingdoms" to have any possibility of seizing our position. Even the slightest possibility is not allowed.

Add to that some old and new grudges.

That's how this attack came about.

This led to this ruthless targeting.

You dare to make a film about the Three Kingdoms!
This is truly ignorant and overconfident, and there's also some dissatisfaction with China Film Group in his words.

Everyone here comes from a state-owned enterprise background.

Do you really want to do it this way?

Sure, that's fine.

The fact that you parachuted in a 7th-generation director shows that you don't value this project that much. In that case, I can disregard our brotherhood and use this work as a stepping stone.

In various senses.

Stones used as stepping stones.

No problem.

It's fair to say that even before the work began, various rumors and speculations were already rampant.

Actors and directors are responsible for filming.

However, the stakeholders behind the scenes have too many things to consider.

Gao Xinxin didn't want to pay attention to the battle of the gods that followed; all she knew was that her dream was to film the entire Three Kingdoms period.
They were captivated by the stories of the heroes of the Three Kingdoms. "The old should not read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and the young should not read Water Margin."

Over the years, the Three Kingdoms period has given him many insights.

eager.

But when this aspiration becomes a tool for bigwigs to cultivate young people, and they become objects to be rejected, their spirit and vigor are greatly diminished.

How could he possibly understand the Three Kingdoms period?

How could he possibly capture the essence of the second half?
Even Huang Xiaoming arrived at the set early. This actor, who played Zhou Gongjin later, arrived early for the scene of the campaign against Dong Zhuo. He even volunteered to join the extras as a soldier, all to experience the atmosphere of the Three Kingdoms from the beginning.

Shame inspires courage. I had heard that Huang Xiaoming had narrowly lost to Li Xuan in their previous match, but the principle of shame inspires courage.

Gao Xinxin felt that this time, the outcome was truly uncertain.
As for CCTV's actions, he couldn't comment on them. If the Three Kingdoms series continues to be updated and revered as a "classic," then in the end, wouldn't the orthodox Three Kingdoms series become like Dynasty Warriors for young people?

You should know that this is the first Three Kingdoms game for young people today.

It's not "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

It's a Japanese game, Dynasty Warriors!
Doesn't this contradict CCTV's positioning?
Well, we wouldn't dare say.

Don't dare to ask.

"He's working very hard, but our Mr. Kongming hasn't arrived yet, so we can't do the mid-to-late stage readings." At this moment, Zhang Fei next to him complained a bit. The actor's greatest advantage is that he looks very much like the stereotypical Zhang Fei.

And then there's Li Kui.

So even though he's not an actor by profession, he still managed to get this role.

That's the magic of the right approach.

"When we talk about the two equally brilliant men, I can sense that Zhou Yu's cultivation is extraordinary."

"He could feel the atmosphere of the chaotic Three Kingdoms period, as well as the heroic spirit and domineering nature it contained. In such a chaotic era, heroes emerged in great numbers, and men's ambitions lay in all directions."

Hu Jun could feel a connection with Huang Xiaoming, who was deep in thought about the script, just by looking at him. In this chaotic world, he was a man who created a great empire!
In fact, even Gao Xinxin was somewhat surprised by Hu Jun's performance.

He originally thought that Andrew Lau from Hong Kong was the most suitable, but after seeing Hu Jun's performance, he felt that his core temperament seemed to be a better match.

I feel so glad I chose Hu Jun...
Having once been a beggar emperor, he was able to fully comprehend and feel this flavor.

This is a domineering thought that belongs to men.

It is also the Three Kingdoms that Gao Xinxin most admires, and the Three Kingdoms in his heart.

A group of the toughest men in the world, using all their skills to fight for the world, they are both domineering and powerful!

Meanwhile, Gao Xinxin also admired this eager learner who came to the set early to get a feel for the place. In fact, when they were working together on New Shanghai Bund, she thought he was a bit arrogant, but now she realized that he really deserved to be called excellent.

On the contrary, some people, who would have preferred to use connections, or even just come to get a taste of the Three Kingdoms period in advance, have simply disappeared.

I'm not forcing you to do this; I accept that you were brought in from outside the team.
But could we perhaps show more interest in the work itself?
I could tell he was upset.

Chen Jianbo comforted him from the side.

"There's no need for that, my friend. I've had dealings with Li Xuan before, and he's quite a promising young man, especially from an actor's perspective."

Chen Jianbo naturally had a deep impression of Li Xuan.

After all, back then, watching Li Xuan and myself on the Golden Eagle Awards stage, what they showed was absolutely genuine talent as actors.

just.

When this appreciation for young people is transformed into the character of 'Zhuge Kongming', the appreciation is greatly diminished.

Because this is not a role he can handle, nor a subject matter he can handle.

The saying goes, "Don't read Romance of the Three Kingdoms when you're old." It's because only when you're old can you truly understand the Three Kingdoms, appreciate its domineering, powerful, and ambitious spirit, and feel the sense of a man's grand ambitions and aspirations.

Experience the Three Kingdoms period, the most magnificent and profound epic of our great nation of China.

Historical dramas still need a certain cultural foundation, something that young people lack.
Especially when people reach middle age, their careers advance, and their ambitions grow, they gain a deeper understanding of the "Three Kingdoms Hegemony".
at this time.

Liu Hewei, who was standing next to him, also smiled and said, "It's okay. With us here, the plot won't go too far astray. You should be able to trust us on that point."

That's some kind of comfort.

After all, in a film crew, the 'leader' is not necessarily the director, but could also be an 'actor', especially actors who have reached the level of TV King. There are actually not many directors who can control them.

Even Gao Xinxin was given a semi-directed, semi-free rein, allowing them to embody the characters and express their own understanding and style.

They are all top-notch TV Kings, each with their own unique skills and outstanding abilities, and their understanding of the characters can bring unexpected surprises.

Whether it was Cao Mengde's domineering nature or Liu Xuande's survival wisdom, these were qualities they brought out themselves.

That is, the core of the character.

Gao Xinxin's expression softened considerably at this point.

"Thanks to you all, I feel a little more at ease."

"Don't worry, if he's really just here to boost his resume, then we'll all just keep to ourselves. He probably doesn't have the ability to control us. So, as long as we all keep to ourselves and get what we need, there won't be any problems."

At this point, Liu Hewei made his point very clear.

If that kid insists on being the clown and directing us, then don't blame us for being ruthless.

You are Zhuge Liang.

Without us leading the way, the results would probably have been disastrous.

Even if it lags behind the three ancient kingdoms.

But it was a beautiful defeat, a gruesome defeat.

These are all different.

I'm not saying I should follow your lead, but if even actors like us, who are considered TV Kings, can't control ourselves and start acting out of character, then you, who are already inferior to Tang Guoqiang, will only lose even more control over the intensity of your acting.
That's when that time comes.
Let's stop talking about reconciliation and dignity.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoming, who was standing next to him, closed the book of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. His eyes were bloodshot from staying up all night. He had never taken a role so seriously before, dissecting it in such detail and trying to understand and dissect it completely.

Try to dig it out.

The more I read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the more incredible the novel seems. Each age group has a different understanding of it.

It truly deserves its place among the Four Great Classical Novels, works that have been passed down through the ages.

At this moment, Huang Xiaoming put in some eye drops to relieve his dry eyes, glanced at the clear sky, and reached out to grab the sun.

"Two brilliant minds for the same time. Zhou Yu of the Three Kingdoms period lost, but Zhou Yu of a few years ago might not have been so."

"Absolutely not!"

What is the Three Kingdoms period?

It was a time when heroes from all over the world vied for supremacy, and men aspired to conquer all corners of the land.

A true man lives between heaven and earth; how can he remain subservient to others for long?
An era where even the most unsavory could become heroes.

But in the late Han Dynasty, a time of great martial spirit.

What kind of people should be exchanged for meritorious service?
Hey buddy, you don't have enough medals today, so I'll give you some of mine.

Late Eastern Han Dynasty.

As a soldier ordered to suppress the Yellow Turban rebels, his fellow soldiers happily cut off the heads of an old farmer and his family.

An old man, a man, and a child.

They are the big Yellow Turban rebels, the little Yellow Turban rebels, and the future Yellow Turban rebels.

Amidst laughter and conversation, the meritorious official was removed on the spot, while the woman served a different purpose.

The bloodied head still held a look of fear in its eyes.

Then it was handed to me.

With these merits in hand, don't forget to treat your brothers to a drink when you get back. I'm going to go check if there are any Yellow Turban rebels.

"I"

(End of this chapter)