"Operation Red Sea" is a military action film directed by Lin Chaoxian and starring Zhang Yi, Huang Jingyu, Du Jiang, etc., which was released in 2018 and received more than 3.6 billion box office and wide acclaim, and is known as one of the most successful military-themed works in the history of Chinese cinema. The film tells the story of the Jiaolong Commando of the Chinese Marine Corps in the Red Sea, showing the bravery and professionalism of the Chinese people, and also reflecting China's responsibility and responsibility in international affairs.
Following the success of "Operation Red Sea", director Lin Chaoxian began to prepare for the sequel "Operation Red Sea 2", which was launched in July 2021. The plot of the film is set in the immediate aftermath of the civil war in Evia, and country M has taken control of the terrorist organization for some untold conspiracy, and Ivia is once again in chaos and panic. The Jiaolong Commando Team is dispatched again to carry out an extremely dangerous mission and fight to the death with ***. The film is expected to be released in 2024.
One of the biggest highlights of Operation Red Sea 2 is the change in cast. On New Year's Day 2024, the film officially announced for the first time the latest members of the "Jiaolong Squad", namely Huang Xuan, Yu Shi, Du Jiang and Jiang Luxia. Among them, Huang Xuan and Yu Shi are new players, while Du Jiang and Jiang Luxia are old faces that have been inherited from the first part. It is worth noting that the actor Zhang Yi and the popular student Huang Jingyu of the first part did not appear in the lineup of the second part, which caused many netizens to speculate and discuss.
Huang Xuan is a powerful actor who has starred in many well-known films such as "Fireworks in the Day", "Operation Mekong" and "Fanghua", and has won many awards and recognitions at home and abroad. In "Operation Red Sea 2", Huang Xuan plays the new captain of the Jiaolong Commando, Meng Chuang, who is an experienced, calm and decisive soldier and the soul of the team. In the course of his mission, he not only had to face the enemy's frantic attacks, but also deal with various complex situations and problems, showing his wisdom and courage.
Huang Xuan replaced Zhang Yi and became the new captain, which is a major highlight of "Operation Red Sea 2". Yang Rui, played by Zhang Yi in the first part, is a character loved by the audience, he led the Jiaolong commando team to complete the difficult rescue mission, and finally died unfortunately, which is touching and admirable. Zhang Yi's acting skills have also been widely praised and he is known as the "Captain of the Nation". Therefore, when Zhang Yi did not appear in the lineup of the second part, many netizens expressed regret and puzzlement, and some even questioned whether Huang Xuan could be qualified for this role.
However, from director Lin Chaoxian's point of view, Huang Xuan's replacement of Zhang Yi is a reasonable and necessary choice. First of all, in terms of plot, the story of the second part takes place a few years after the first part, Yang Rui has been sacrificed, and the Jiaolong commando team needs a new captain to lead them. As a new character, Meng Chuang can bring new feelings and expectations to the audience, and can also avoid repetition or contrast with Yang Rui's image. Secondly, in terms of actors, Huang Xuan and Zhang Yi are both powerful actors, and their acting skills have their own characteristics and styles, and they will not steal the limelight from each other or drag each other back. Huang Xuan once played a soldier in "Operation Mekong", and has rich experience in performing military themes, and I believe that he can create a different but equally charming captain image from Zhang Yi.
Huang Jingyu is a young actor who has starred in many popular film and television works such as "Jue Ji", "The Legend of Chu Qiao" and "Bloody Basket", and has a lot of fans and popularity. In "Operation Red Sea", Huang Jingyu played Gu Shun, a sniper of the Jiaolong Commando, who was a lively, cheerful, witty and brave young man who left a deep impression on the audience. His performance in the movie has also received a lot of praise and affirmation, and he is known as the "national sniper". Therefore, when Huang Jingyu did not appear in the lineup of the second part, many netizens expressed surprise and disappointment, and some even questioned the quality and attractiveness of the second part.
However, from director Lin Chaoxian's point of view, Huang Jingyu's departure from the team is a helpless and reasonable choice. First of all, in terms of plot, the story of the second part takes place a few years after the first part, and Gu Shun may have left the Jiaolong Commando or could not participate in the mission for other reasons. If he is forcibly arranged to appear in the second part, it may seem far-fetched and abrupt, and it will also affect the coherence and logic of the plot. Secondly, in terms of actors, Huang Jingyu's performance in the first part is already very good, and if he plays the same role again, it may lack novelty and challenges, and it will also limit his development space. Huang Jingyu himself also said that he is very grateful to director Lin Chaoxian for giving him the opportunity, but he also hopes to try more different roles and themes to show his versatility and strength.
Huang Jingyu's departure from the team also provided opportunities and a stage for other young actors. In "Operation Red Sea 2", Yu Shi plays a new member of the Jiaolong Commando and will become the protagonist of the new one. The audience is still looking forward to what kind of performance he will have in this drama. The change in the cast of "Operation Red Sea 2" has aroused the attention and discussion of many netizens. Some people expressed regret and puzzlement as to why the actor Zhang Yi and the popular student Huang Jingyu of the first part did not appear in the second part, and whether their absence would affect the quality and reputation of the second part. Some people also expressed their expectations and support, believing that Huang Xuan and Yu Shi are both powerful actors, and their joining will bring new breath and highlights to the second part, and their performance is worth looking forward to and trusting.
The change in the cast of "Operation Red Sea 2" is also a keen insight and response to director Lin Chaoxian's film market. In the current film market, the tastes and needs of the audience are constantly changing, and relying solely on the appeal and influence of stars can no longer guarantee the success and revenue of the film. What the audience values more is the content and quality of the movie, as well as the acting skills and compatibility of the actors. Therefore, when director Lin Chaoxian chooses actors, he pays more attention to the strength and suitability of the actors, rather than the popularity and popularity of the actors. He hopes that through the change of actors, he will bring new surprises and experiences to the audience, and also provide more opportunities for actors to show and challenge.
In short, the change in the cast of "Operation Red Sea 2" is a choice that is conducive to the development and innovation of the film, and it is also a choice that is in line with the trends and needs of the film market. We believe that director Lin Chaoxian and the actors will use their professionalism and enthusiasm to create a wonderful and shocking military action movie, let's wait and see.