The creative background and filming process of the 86 version of "Journey to the West" are very difficult, and its impact on society is also very far-reaching. The drama was China's first self-filmed mythological adaptation of a TV series, and although it didn't get much attention at the time, it brought great joy and motivation to the audience.
Before filming "Journey to the West", director Yang Jie was under tremendous pressure. As one of the four famous novels, "Journey to the West" has a very important place in people's hearts, so Yang Jie is very careful in casting. However, it backfired, and the casting of Tang Seng and Sun Wukong brought a lot of trouble to Yang Jie.
The role of Tang Seng in the play has changed three actors, and Wang Yue, who has just graduated from Beiying, was originally played. Although his acting skills were questioned, Yang Jie insisted on using him to play Tang Seng. However, Wang Yue had doubts in his heart, because his classmate Zhang Fengyi had already starred in a movie, which put a lot of pressure on the comparison between them. In the end, Wang Yue chose to star in the movie, and Xu Shaohua took over his role. Xu Shaohua not only conformed to the image of Tang Seng in appearance, but also starred in the key plot "Daughter Country", but he did not last until the end.
Unlike Tang Seng, the casting of Sun Wukong was relatively smooth. Originally, the director wanted to choose Liu Jianyang to play the Monkey King, but later because Duan Zongyi recommended Zhang Jinlai, it was finally decided that Zhang Jinlai would play the Monkey King. Zhang Jinlai successfully played the role of Monkey King and became one of the most classic actors in "Journey to the West".
The 86 version of "Journey to the West" was a huge success after it was broadcast, and the crew was also invited from abroad. However, before going abroad, Yang Jie found that the three Tang monks and apprentices were privately engaged in commercial performances, and she was very angry about this. This led to a conflict between Yang Jie and the crew, and was eventually fired by CCTV. Yang Jie therefore expressed regret for filming the drama "Journey to the West".
Many years later, the three Tang monks and apprentices realized their mistakes and apologized to Yang Jie, and finally reconciled. Despite many difficulties, the success of "Journey to the West" is due to Yang Jie's hard work and leadership.
The creation and filming process of the 86 version of "Journey to the West" was very difficult, but in the end it was a great success. Yang Jie's regret and distress also reflect the warmth and warmth of the people behind the production of the TV series. The show has had a profound impact on Chinese audiences and culture, and has also set a benchmark for later drama creations.
Regarding the impact of the whole incident, it can be said that "86 Edition of Journey to the West" broke the monopoly of foreign mythological dramas and brought a new breakthrough to the creation of Chinese TV dramas. The play also made the audience have a strong interest in Chinese mythology and culture, so much so that many works with similar themes later appeared.
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