I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 425, The Thousand-Faced Movie Emperor

Right now

Xie Tingfeng was completely absorbed in looking at the script.

"Xie Tingfeng?"

"ah"

At this point, Fan Bing called him several times before he reacted.

"Feel sorry."

"Okay, time to get ready for the launch ceremony."

"Yes, I understand."

The opening ceremony is an absolutely essential ritual for the Hong Kong film industry.

Pork and chicken are used for worshipping gods and offering sacrifices to the earth.

Li Yun was extremely familiar with this process.

"Do you think this thing is even useful?"

"It works if you believe, it doesn't work if you don't believe."

"Is that so? Then how did you manage to dominate the Three Kingdoms back then using the Seven Stars and Eight Trigrams, Qimen Dunjia, and other techniques?" At this moment, Yan Xiaoguo looked at Kongming beside him, with a hint of mutual respect.

Both men were loyal and upright, and they resonated deeply with the concept of "loyalty and righteousness."

"Hey yeah, why? I'd like to ask that too."

"Hey, wake up! You're not Zhuge Liang."

At this moment, Li Yun was suddenly startled, awakened by the director's personality.

That wasn't Yan Xiaoguo and Kongming just now, it was clearly Yan Xiaoguo and Li Yun.

Kongming's influence on Li Yun was truly profound.

"Oh"

"I have a feeling that there's something strange about our director."

What's strange is that Li Yun would often talk to himself inexplicably, and what's strange is the ever-changing temperament of Li Yun.

Wang Xueqi found it very strange.

When actors get into character, they undergo subtle changes.

Unlike Li Yun, who transitioned from being an actor to playing different roles, he was sometimes Yan Xiaoguo, the henchman of the Qing Dynasty, and sometimes he became someone else.

Sometimes he reverts to Li Yun's state, and sometimes he becomes another kind of wise man.

A multitude of emotions flickered in Li Yun's eyes. This feeling was quite astonishing.

What kind of role does he actually want to play?

That sense of chaos is very uncomfortable—as an actor, he can't understand why another actor's eyes would be so chaotic.

With such a confused look in his eyes, how will his acting be?

For a moment, they couldn't even determine the composition.

But this should not be underestimated.

"Don't underestimate him; he's a delicacy."

The speaker is Leung Ka-fai.

He watched as Li Yun eagerly prepared to try.

There was one regret when we were filming Hey Society back then: the two of us didn't have any scenes together.

Renhua Da said back then.

As long as Li Yun is given time.

He will grow into a delicious delicacy.

Now, the time has come.

I never got to truly taste those delicacies back then. Are they still considered gourmet delicacies today?

For Leung Ka-fai

This time, the "main course" is Li Yun and Wang Xueqi.

Chen Shaobai, newspaper owner, key member of the revolutionary party, teacher of Yan Xiaoguo, and teacher of Li Yutang's son.

Li Yutang, a businessman from a family of merchants, initially offered money but not effort, and his stance was very wavering until later when he finally realized his mistake and took Chen Shaobai's place in fulfilling the mission of protecting Sun Yat-sen.

Yan Xiaoguo, the chief assassin of the Qing Dynasty, was an incredibly skilled killer, whether with firearms or hand-to-hand combat.

"Don't underestimate him now. Back when he acted Ip Man with me, he was already a delicacy," Simon Yam said with a slight smile, teasing Tony Leung Ka-fai.

He also has a role in "Bodyguards and Assassins" this time, but it's a rather unrelated one.

As an "actor".

He exists here because of the father of the character Li Yuchun.

The "rebel" he played was a character who was destined to die, just to bring out the "actress" Fang Hong.

As a traitor to the Qing Dynasty, the troops he led were originally the main force protecting Sun Yat-sen. However, judging from the plot, if these professionals had been in charge of protecting Mr. Sun, those "low-class" people wouldn't have had a chance.

He was also very eager to join in the acting this time, but unfortunately, his schedule didn't cooperate.

Otherwise, he would also like to compete for the role of Chen Shaobai.

"Whether it's a delicacy or not can't be determined in just a few words. I'll know how much he's grown when filming starts," Zhang Jiahui said with a slight smile as he looked at Wang Xueqi.

Wang Xueqi returned the smile.

They had a lot of scenes together this time.

A veteran actor and a senior member of the Air Force Political Department Drama Troupe—his achievements cannot be fully described on a single page.

Tony Leung Ka-fai, a superstar from Hong Kong, is also known as the "King of a Thousand Faces".

Their acting skills were on full display.

All bystanders must leave!

It's a real battle of gods!

After receiving their own script.

Filming for "Bodyguards and Assassins" has officially begun.

"The word 'democracy' comes from the Greek word 'demos,' which means 'people.' Literally, it means rule by the people, or the principle of equality and majority rule."

"Owned by the people, governed by the people, and enjoyed by the people. This concept is the ideal country in my heart, a truly people's country."

Yang Quyun.

Jacky Cheung, one of the "Four Heavenly Kings," plays a role that, despite his status as a singing legend, has been overlooked for his acting skills. However, he is not only a singing legend but also an excellent actor.

An actor with outstanding acting skills

Faced with students' questions.

Will we live to see this day come for China?

Yang Quyun was silent for a moment, then smiled and said.

"I know that day will come soon. Even if I don't see it, you will definitely see it."

Then, right in front of everyone, outside the school, Yang Quyun was struck in the head and killed instantly.

Yan Xiaoguo is played by Li Yun.

The chief assassin of the Qing Dynasty.

This is revolution—a revolution that requires bloodshed and sacrifice!

The introduction was brought up by Yang Quyun.

The prelude to the plot.

At this point, Jacky Cheung's scenes had already been filmed.

The conflict was the trigger for the argument, and Li Yun only made a brief appearance.

Yan Xiaoguo has a fierce look on his face, a clear goal, and a ruthless and vicious aura.

A single, decisive blow; no mercy or hesitation.

The outline of the entire story is clearly defined here.

The main villain, Yan Xiaoguo, keeps a close eye on these guys who are "inciting revolution."

A skilled assassin is watching them.

In the script, Mr. Sun Yat-sen will also arrive in Hong Kong soon.

The next target was Sun Yat-sen, the core of the entire Xinhai Revolution.

"His stillness is very imposing."

at this time.

The actors watching all had this assessment of Li Yun: a sense of oppression.

As an assassin.

His static image is extremely ferocious.

Tony Leung and Simon Yam weren't too surprised by this—Li Yun had a good grasp of the ruthless image of Jimmy from the original "Black Society" series.

But Yan Xiaoguo today has more of the air of someone in a superior position.

There was also a murderous aura.

This is what an actor should do.

However, what surprised everyone was not the character Yan Xiaoguo, but his switching between getting into and out of character.

So fast!

Just a moment ago he was Yan Xiaoguo, the "soldier," but now he can instantly transform into Li Yun.

soon.

The transition between postures is incredibly smooth.

It felt as if two people lived inside one body.

"So, are you looking forward to acting with him?" Simon Yam teased Tony Leung, who was standing next to him.

This "theatrical fanatic".

His eyes lit up when he looked at Li Yun, as if he were eyeing a delicious meal.

A delicious treat that you'd want to devour in one gulp.

There's no rush.

not yet.

What made him a little impatient was the next scene.

It's a play starring Xie Tingfeng, in which he plays the 'coach driver'.

People from the lower class.

For Xie Tingfeng, who did not come from a humble background, acting was not an easy task.

Compared to many of the actors present, Tse Ting-fung's background is quite good. He comes from a wealthy and affluent family. His mother was the first Miss Hong Kong, and he was featured in a weekly magazine when he was just one week old. He can be described as a "four-generation, three-prince" figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

The term "lower class" is far removed from his reality; he cannot even see the true "lower class."

For Xie Tingfeng...

It can only be an "act".

Try your best to imitate and perform.

Xie Tingfeng still harbors a sense of dissatisfaction towards Li Yun.

I just can't accept it.

Xie Tingfeng, who had never lost since childhood, did not want to fall behind this time when he was on the same stage as Li Yun.

As an actor, he has his own pursuits and principles.

Previously, Li Yun's revised script had already frustrated him. An unexpected sense of frustration welled up in his heart.

His discerning eye told him that Li Yun's script was definitely better than Chen Kexin's!

He had that feeling.

This feeling made it impossible for him to argue, no matter how sour he felt.

However, as an actor, Xie Tingfeng is absolutely unwilling to admit defeat—especially when it comes to this ensemble drama, "Bodyguards and Assassins."

In ensemble films, it takes skill to be the leader.

Whoever can better control the script and character is the real powerhouse! Xie Tingfeng was bursting with energy.

So what if they're veteran actors or award-winning actors? Everyone has acting skills, and everyone has some talent!

Moreover, competing on the same stage as a movie star is a rare opportunity for improvement; however, he's stuck here right now.

The problem arose with the rickshaw driver, "Deng Sidi".

What should a coachman be like?

His life, his demeanor.

Is it humility, cowardice, weakness, or ignorance?

He understands the principles, but his performance comes across as completely out of place.

Mr. Xie Tingfeng

But then Yan Xiaoguo called out to him.

"Um?"

At this moment, Xie Tingfeng swallowed hard.

He felt a sense of fear when facing Yan Xiaoguo.

When their eyes met, there was murderous intent, bloodlust, and a ferocity that seemed to have sprung from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

Warriors are inherently prone to violence.

General Yan was also a ruthless killer.

Fear arises subconsciously.

That's incredible.

The actor in front of me was clearly much younger than me.

But he can instill fear in himself.

"What's wrong, Director?"

At this moment, Xie Tingfeng was looking at Li Yun.

"What advice do you have?"

Li Yun is not only an actor but also a director.

"Just follow my example and find the feeling."

The Qing Dynasty military general standing before them at that moment.

A martial artist exuding murderous intent.

In the blink of an eye.

soon.

He came from that warrior, assassin, and Qing Dynasty general.

It transformed into the appearance of a different person.

Coachman.

He was a cowardly, kind man with no grand ambitions in life. All he longed for was three meals a day, preferably with meat, but not too much of a problem if there was none.

In this era, being able to eat one's fill is a great blessing.

Compared to others of his time, Deng Asi was very fortunate.

He has a good master.

A good owner.

A fine young master.

And he also reaped the rewards of this era.

Prepare to be a good lackey.

Be a good servant.

They would give their lives for their master, even unto death.

Li Yun's eyes seemed to speak volumes.

He revealed the driver's feelings in detail.

给予

Xie Tingfeng.

Xie Tingfeng saw it.

He then knew how he should act.

The director understands his role.

He not only understands, but he can also act.

Absolutely.

The feeling of a killer general and a coachman.

The difference can only be described as worlds apart. One is a general from a family that has held high office for four generations, and the other is a highly skilled assassin leader. He holds a high position and is arrogant and powerful.

One was a lowly coachman whose ability to read was a luxury.

Theoretically speaking, this kind of temperament should not exist in one person.

"Should I say his acting skills are truly remarkable?" Chen Kexin watched Li Yun instructing Xie Tingfeng and felt the brilliance of his acting.

"I would be very happy if they didn't change my script."

"Are you still upset about him rewriting your script?"

"Miss Xie, how can I not be conflicted?" Chen Kexin paused for a moment before saying, "This is a script that I've poured my heart and soul into for 15 years."

Chen Kexin stopped emphasizing his dominant power over the script at all times.

Fifteen years of hard work.

The script for "Bodyguards and Assassins".

"So you acknowledge his excellence and let him have the freedom to express himself. After all, he is a director. Let's see if we made the right bet by casting him as the director this time."

"Was it a gamble to cast him as the lead actor this time?"

Xie Qingya is actually very calm.

Li Yun.

It is undoubtedly excellent.

This time, he has a lot of action scenes and a little bit of dialogue scenes in "Bodyguards and Assassins".

There is very little room for Yan Xiaoguo to develop his dramatic roles here. He basically has to complete the character development within a few scenes, and every dramatic scene he has to perform with is with a big star.

From the perspective of creating a group portrait, he was not actually on the list of characters to be portrayed.

Because with only a few shots, it's actually very difficult to fully portray a character.

Actually, in the beginning.

The role of Yan Xiaoguo was intended for Hu Jun, but unfortunately, Hu Jun was unavailable.

And Li Yun happens to be the director of Bodyguards and Assassins.

And they believed they could take on this role.

That's why Yan Xiaoguo was given to Li Yunye.

This character is definitely not simple.

His creation was by no means easy.

Even in a certain sense

"It's a one-man show, acting opposite Tony Leung Ka-fai. Let's see how much of your talent you can bring to the table."

"Next is his first solo performance. The evaluation of his first performance will depend on how much of my ability I use next."

At this moment, Leung Ka-fai was looking at Simon Yam next to him.

Tony Leung Ka-fai, known as the "Man of a Thousand Faces," has an excellent reputation in the industry, not only because of his achievements and status.

I thought his acting was so natural and skillful.

He possesses absolutely remarkable strength.

They also possess an ability called control.

He has absolute control over his acting skills, able to control them with ease—something even Simon Yam himself feels ashamed of.

Let him act opposite a newcomer actor.

He'll definitely be able to completely overpower that actor.

Because that's the lowest level he can receive.

These are not things that young actors can handle.

Leung Ka-fai is different.

Even when acting with ordinary people, he can guide them into and out of the role, and they can appear in the same shot as him without any sense of incongruity.

This is the ability to have absolutely natural control over one's own acting skills.

Its performance is similar to that of immersive actors.

He achieved an immersive effect through a method acting approach, demonstrating that he has reached the pinnacle of pure acting skill.

There are very few actors in the entire country who can surpass him.

That absolute control over one's own muscles, eyes, and everything else.

"You're still much better than me."

"We're all at the same level, so let's not say so much," Tony Leung said modestly.

They're all the same level.

However, the industry can still use these standards to classify these award-winning actors.

Tony Leung Ka-fai is almost the top actor among film emperors.

Simon Yam is a top-tier actor.

Unless it's a character like Jackie Chan or Stephen Chow, Tony Leung Ka-fai is probably the pinnacle of universal acting skills.

The name of a thousand faces.

"I'm getting old too. Perhaps my legacy will be lost with me. It's rather lonely that no one will inherit my mantle."

Tony Leung Ka-fai must have felt a little regretful at this point.

The King of Comedy.

The King of Kung Fu Comedy.

A versatile actor.

It seems that these heroes of the older generation...

Their legacy and achievements are difficult to pass on to future generations, and there is no one to carry on their spirit.

The feeling I have now is one of loneliness.

A profound sense of loneliness.

"I don't quite understand your worries. Maybe only someone as outstanding as you would have such worries." Ren Huada crossed his arms. "What I'm thinking about is how to act well, how to act with powerful people, and how to reach the pinnacle of acting skills. Maybe only true powerhouses like you would think about such questions."

Renhuada doesn't have the same vision as Tony Leung Ka-fai.

For an ordinary actor, winning the Best Actor award is already the highest honor.

I hope to win more Best Actor awards.

They are already extremely rare.

There are very few actors like Tony Leung Ka-fai, who possess a unique title and are considered film emperors, in the entire entertainment industry.

It's almost fair to say that someone of Tony Leung's caliber could be included in the Beijing Film Academy's textbooks, and might even make it into the annals of history.

He is such an outstanding actor that he has reached the pinnacle of the industry through his acting skills.

"But... the Thousand-Faced Actor, huh? He seems to have that kind of look too."

At this point, Li Yun became an "actor" again.

When it comes to teaching Li Yuchun how to play this role well, for an actor without formal training, there is nothing better than learning through personal instruction and demonstration to truly understand the feeling of acting.

Liang Jiahui also looked at Li Yun, whose demeanor had changed.

Indeed, he does resemble him quite a bit back in his younger days.

But it seems there's something different about it.

(End of this chapter)