In recent years, affected by the impact of the epidemic, the performance of the cinema film market has been poor, and many film giants have shifted their positions to the field of TV dramas to show their skills. However, in this "cross-border" competition, each family has a different fate.
Director Feng Xiaogang set foot in the field of criminal investigation suspense dramas with "Echo", but because of its plot transformation into a presentation of family ethics criticism, it finally ended with 5A low rating of 9 came to an abrupt end.
Director Lu Chuan dabbled in TV dramas for the first time, and chose a challenging medical theme, although "Extraordinary Doctor" won 7A score of 1 is acceptable, but the response has been lackluster and has failed to make waves in the market.
In contrast, Wong Kar-wai has wow the audience with his unique light and shadow aesthetics and exquisite composition, and his work has been generously endowed by nearly 350,000 viewersThe high score of 5 undoubtedly sets up a successful example of cross-border film directors in the TV drama industry. People can't help but sigh that Wong Kar-wai seems to have come to the world to save the TV series.
Now, another heavyweight film director has embarked on the journey of TV series production - Zhang Yimou, who is known as the "national teacher". CCTV Entertainment Channel officially announced that Zhang Yimou is about to start filming his TV series, adapted from the Mao Dun Literature Award award-winning work of the same name "The Protagonist".
This high-profile "Protagonist" is based on the famous Qin Lingling's memories of Qin E, depicting her rise and fall in the past half century, and the ups and downs and brilliance of her stage career. The story begins with Hu Sanyuan signing up for his niece to join the county troupe to learn to sing Qin dialect, rewriting Yi Qing'e's fate, despite the difficulties encountered on the way to study, she successfully entered the provincial Qin dialect troupe and changed her name to remember Qin E with her perseverance and outstanding conditions, and finally became the focus of the stage through unremitting efforts.
Yi Qin'e has always adhered to her love for Qin's art, and has struggled all the way from herding sheep to the starring position, during which she has experienced the ups and downs of life. In the face of the competitive pressure of her adopted daughter emerging on the stage, Yi Qin'e deeply realized that the true meaning of "protagonist" is not to stand in the spotlight forever, but to inherit and carry forward the art of Qin, which is the value of being the real "protagonist".
Compared with the fascinating plot itself, the majority of audiences pay more attention to the strength of the creative team behind "The Protagonist". Director Zhang Yimou, one of the leading figures of China's fifth generation of directors, has always been known for his works with a bumper harvest at the box office, such as last year's Spring Festival hit film "Man Jianghong", which won more than 4.5 billion box office and firmly sat on the throne of the annual box office. directed the TV series this time, and all walks of life have high hopes for him.
Director Zhang Yimou's film project is like an attractive "big pie" in the entertainment industry, and many actors are eager to get a share of his works. Recently, it has been rumored on the Internet that in the new drama "The Protagonist", Yi Yang Qianxi may play the leading role. This young talent, who started from a men's group and successfully transformed into a powerful actor, has performed remarkably in films such as "Young You", "Miracle Stupid Child" and "Changjin Lake", no matter what kind of role he can control easily, especially in "Man Jianghong", by creating the melancholy young image of Sun Jun, showing a sense of vicissitudes and deep connotation beyond his actual age, and his superb acting skills have won high praise and love from director Zhang Yimou.
However, the core character of "The Protagonist" is a female character - Yi Qin'e, which has also triggered fierce competition among actresses to play the heroine of the play, eager to take this opportunity to become a new generation of "Mou Girl". Among them, Zhou Xun, Zhao Liying and Yang Zi, three actresses with their own charm, are particularly noteworthy.
First of all, focus on Zhou Xun, her acting skills are undoubtedly at the peak of the Chinese film and television industry. In "Suzhou Creek", one person plays two roles, and has won unanimous praise from the audience and critics for his delicate emotional expression and accurate character portrayal. Since then, Zhou Xun has performed well in many masterpieces such as "Li Mi's Conjecture", "If Love" and "Painted Skin", and has repeatedly won major awards, and has also achieved remarkable achievements in the field of TV dramas, such as her role as Jiu'er in "Red Sorghum", which helped her win the title of Magnolia Queen. If Zhou Xun joins "The Protagonist" this time, it will undoubtedly bring a double guarantee of quality and influence to the show.
Secondly, Zhao Liying is mentioned as Zhao Liying, with her indomitable spirit, she has successfully transformed from a traffic star to a powerful actor. In the early days, she became popular with popular dramas such as "The Legend of Lu Zhen" and "Flower Thousand Bone", and in the following years, Zhao Liying showed a broad cross-gender drama path and solid acting skills in dramas such as "The Legend of Chu Qiao", "Happiness to Ten Thousand Homes" and "The Wind Blows in the Summer", especially in the upcoming "Article 20" during the Spring Festival this year, she challenged the role of the deaf-mute and deeply moved the audience with her explosive body language. Director Zhang Yimou once expressed his recognition of Zhao Liying's acting skills in public, suggesting that she is very likely to become the actor of "Remembering Qin'e".
Let's take a look at Yang Zi, who can be called the "explosive style making machine" in the national drama. From the well-known childhood classic "Family with Children", to a series of hit dramas such as "Battle of Changsha", "Ode to Joy", "Dear, Loved", Yang Zi conquered the audience with her natural and smooth acting skills. Although the genre of his works is mostly inclined to idol dramas, his ability to interpret various roles should not be underestimated. If she interprets the role of "Remembering Qin'e", she needs to break through the past image and challenge new acting heights.
The current updated content on Douban shows that the cast of "The Protagonist" may include Qin Hailu, Zhang Jiayi, Zhao Liying, Yi Yang Qianxi and others, such a combination is beyond many people's expectations. However, the above information is only the content of the Internet, and the final role ownership still needs to wait for the official announcement. In any case, Lao Mouzi has a unique vision, no matter who is selected to play the heroine in the end, it will not affect the heated discussions and expectations caused by the launch of "The Protagonist".
To sum up, Zhou Xun, Zhao Liying and Yang Zi respectively represent the outstanding demeanor of actresses of different ages, and no matter which of them takes over the role of "Remembering Qin'e", they need to face the challenge of a large age span, which will further test the depth of their acting skills. So, in your opinion, which actor is more suitable to play the role of "Yi Qin'e" in "The Protagonist"?