Recently, it was reported that the classic martial arts IP "Smiling Proud Jianghu" will start the remake plan again. This work, which is loved by martial arts fans, whether it is a TV series or a movie version, has set off a craze among the audience and has become popular with many actors and production teams. However, in recent years, the theme of martial arts seems to have fallen into a trough in the film and television market, and there are few excellent remakes, which makes many viewers lament that martial arts has become a thing of the past.
With the news of the remake of the new "Smiling Proud Jianghu", netizens had a heated discussion on the casting issue. Among them, there are rumors that actress Zhang Yuqi will play the role of Dongfang Undefeated, which has caused widespread controversy. Many netizens think that Zhang Yuqi's image is far from the undefeated role setting of Dongfang, and they are worried that her appearance will ruin this classic role.
Dongfang Undefeated is a classic character in "Smiling Proud Jianghu", known for his femininity and scheming. In the film version directed by Tsui Hark, Lin Qingxia successfully portrayed this role and became a screen classic. However, Zhang Yuqi gives the impression of being rich, free and straightforward, which is far from the undefeated image of the East. Netizens have expressed that they can't accept such a casting, thinking that it is disrespectful to the original work.
In the midst of the controversy, some netizens recommended Yue Opera actor Chen Lijun to play the undefeated role of Dongfang. Chen Lijun has an outstanding performance on the stage of Yue Opera, and she once became popular on the Internet with a reverse performance. Netizens believe that Chen Lijun's neutral temperament and solid acting skills make her more suitable for the role of Dongfang Undefeated.
Remaking a classic is an extremely challenging task in itself. For classic IPs like "Smiling Proud Jianghu", the audience has a deep impression and expectation of the plot and character settings. Therefore, the producer must be cautious when selecting actors, fully considering the fit between the actors and the characters and the audience's acceptance. Only remakes that truly respect the original work, understand the characters, and are close to the needs of the audience can stand out in the highly competitive film and television market.
Although the casting of the new "Smiling Proud Jianghu" has caused a lot of controversy, we still expect this work to surprise the audience in terms of innovation and breakthroughs. After all, the remake of every classic is a new attempt and challenge. I hope that the producers can listen carefully to the voices of the audience, polish the script and casting carefully, and make the new "Smiling Proud Jianghu" a masterpiece that respects the original work and is full of new ideas.