The high-profile movie "Women's Football" finally ushered in a new round of casting dynamics after careful preparation!
Absorbing the criticism caused by the casting problems of the previous work, director Stephen Chow took it seriously this time and listed five strict standards in one go, which instantly became a hot topic of focus.
Former women's football star Zhao Lina was thrilled after watching it, and couldn't help but wonder if these strict standards could help Stephen Chow regain his glory in this movie and wash away his past regrets?
Can Stephen Chow's new work break the old bottle of new wine? After the box office waterloo of The New King of Comedy, will his talent be able to regain accolades?
In the face of the declining reputation of "The New King of Comedy", people have deep doubts about his ability to innovate.
In the face of widespread criticism, accusing him of clichéd content and relying too much on emotional marketing, his popularity plummeted.
In such a predicament, he decided to go against the wind and attack again with the highly questioned new work "Women's Football", as if challenging the boundaries of new wine in old bottles.
When the title is mentioned, many people naturally think of the glory days of "Shaolin Football", which won him numerous accolades.
Now, does that mean that in his quest for innovation, will he continue to follow the old model, which is curious?
The innovative new film has been cocooned into a butterfly on the road to preparation, and the script has laid the cornerstone as early as the middle of last summer, but the director seems to be caught in an artistic challenge when it comes to choosing the heroine.
Following in the footsteps of the script announcement, the global actress selection campaign quickly kicked off.
In just a few weeks, he was frequently challenged to cast, and he openly expressed that the job was not easy.
This year, he also reported that he would hold a large-scale audition in Taiwan, which caused heated discussions on the Internet for a while.
He carefully sets the casting criteria, and so do the stars of the women's football team – the candidates he is looking for"Wisdom, superior physique, good moral character, elegant temperament, no borders"of the traits.
At first glance, these conditions seem very inclusive and appealing.
Regardless of national borders, this is the charm of global recruitment, and an open perspective is indispensable in finding the best candidates.
And for him, the real key is to seek out that kind of talent.
After all, his artistic vision is unique, and if the actors can't deeply understand his directing philosophy, the slightest disconnection in the degree of cooperation will inevitably complicate the whole filming process.
His exacting standards for physical fitness demonstrate the ultimate pursuit of quality in his work.
After all, football is the soul of the movie, and the high-intensity action scenes during the filming process are naturally not a problem, for the actors, not only need to show superb acting skills, but also have a deep knowledge of football, and the high requirements for physical fitness are normal.
In recent years, there have been constant turmoil in the entertainment industry, and the collapse of trust among celebrities is not uncommon, followed by embarrassing withdrawal or personnel adjustment of their works, which seems to have become a normal phenomenon in the industry.
Whenever a superstar in the entertainment industry encounters a scandal, the project they are filming at hand has to be urgently adjusted, and the image restoration work is carried out overnight.
This brought tremendous pressure to the hard-working post-production team, leaving countless crews deeply trapped in this sudden change and troubled.
Stephen Chow is well aware of this, so he pays special attention to morality in the selection of actors, so as to prevent personal problems during the filming process from affecting the success of the whole project.
The fourth point he always insists on is that actors need to have good looks.
In the increasingly prominent trend of plastic surgery in the domestic entertainment industry, many veteran directors such as Zhang Yimou have been deeply distressed, and they are worried that this will limit the interpretation of actors' real expressions in front of the camera.
Internationally renowned director Stephen Chow must also resonate with this.
In another of his sharings, he clearly expressed his expectation that the ideal partner should have a great figure, and he firmly stated that he has zero tolerance for any form of P-picture fraud and insists on true beauty.
He's always choosing"Star Girl", this standard occupies an important position. At the beginning of last year, retired football star Zhao Lina also showed a strong interest and eager attitude after hearing his casting conditions.
With her previous experience as a professional footballer, her professionalism is far beyond the ordinary, which is unique in the field of football.
What's more worth mentioning is that her athletic beauty and appearance coexist, and her figure is exemplary, which is simply an ideal candidate for casting, which coincides with the standard.
Stephen Chow's performance this time can be called decisive, whether he can turn the tide and reverse his reputation will consolidate his place in the film industry.
However, if he is caught in the vortex of controversy, those doubts about his creative exhaustion may become a reality.
After hardships, a film wizard who has climbed to the pinnacle of the film industry step by step with his talent, such a fall is regrettable, after all, behind his glory is countless sweat and persistence.
Since 1962, a rising star born out of a poor stardust, no one could have foreseen that he would light up the global stage.
Tony Leung, his name shines brightly in the entertainment industry, although he was born into a difficult family, his parents' emotional path is full of thorns, and the trivial frictions of life are mixed with quarrels.
However, it is precisely this background that gives birth to an extraordinary character.
In 1969, the bonds of family were shaken by the torrent of life – his parents sadly parted ways. Since then, his mother has resolutely taken up the burden and raised him and his two younger siblings on his own.
In middle school, he shouldered family responsibilities and devoted himself to part-time work in his spare time, and it was in this casual encounter that he encountered the wonderful world of Bruce Lee, and this encounter ignited his admiration.
He clung to this fate, and even did not hesitate to find Bruce Lee's teacher, and devoted himself to kung fu learning, just to get closer to his idol.
After graduating, he and future superstar Tony Leung competed in an actor training camp, and formed a deep friendship as a result.
However, a wonderful twist of fate has taken their path apart, creating a stark contrast.
In 1982, Tony Leung stood out with his unrivaled appearance advantages and was successfully selected for the acting training camp.
Then, with this valuable practical experience, he directly got the precious opportunity to host a TV show and started a brilliant acting career.
In the blink of an eye, he relied on his superb interpretation"Wei Xiaobao"image, successfully jumped into a film and television superstar that attracted the attention of thousands of people, and firmly established his position in the entertainment industry.
Stephen Chow's experience was dramatic, and in that selection in 1982, he unfortunately missed out on the selection.
However, with his perseverance, he was able to break through through the skillful use of interpersonal relationships and finally squeezed into the evening training course of the training class.
In the four years of wandering, he was like an untapped potential stock, silently shuttling between various crews, repeatedly passing by the protagonists, and always lacking discerning appreciation.
However, in 1986, the god of fate favored him, and he finally ushered in the brilliant moment of playing the leading role.
In 1988, he came to prominence in "Thunderbolt" under the guidance of Lee Xiuxian, a work that generously bestowed him the title of Best Supporting Actor and valuable public recognition, despite not being the main character.
Wang Jing, a leading figure in the film industry, has a discerning eye for his unparalleled artistic potential, and has frequently collaborated with him to create them.
Those popular classics, such as "The Gambler" and "Truant Dragon", are the crystallization of their in-depth cooperation and have witnessed his brilliance.
Subsequently, with his outstanding performances in films such as "The Judge of the Dead", he won a number of nominations for Best Actor in a row, and since then he has established a pivotal position in the film industry and has become a superstar to be reckoned with.
With his rich accumulation, he resolutely embarked on the journey of directing, unreservedly pouring his cinematic wisdom into it, vividly demonstrating his artistic originality.
In the film industry in 1994, he became an instant hit with "Domestic Lingling Paint".
This work is a deep tribute to the classics"007"series, and at the same time incorporates his unique innovative and humorous elements, such as the unforgettable shoes and hair dryers and other personalized "** props".
Every viewer who has watched this film remembers these interesting episodes vividly.
Most of his independent directing works stick to his own unique artistic line, and one of his most notable masterpieces is "The King of Comedy".
Faced with questions about his old style of repetitive self, many people see "The King of Comedy" as a source of emotional depth and innovation.
In 2001, he achieved brilliant success with the film "Shaolin Football", which won him many awards including Best Director.
Similar to the strategy of "Women's Soccer Football", he has a unique eye for discovering and employing a large number of amateur actors, whose performances add a unique charm to the film.
In his past casting decisions, he has focused on the three major cities of Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and has recruited a number of non-show talents, including retired athletes and skilled public security martial arts instructors.
So, when creating this masterpiece "Women's Football", which focuses on women's football, will he continue this unique style? We'll see.
It is undeniable that his filmography has imprinted the imprint of the times, and despite the ups and downs of evaluation in recent years, we still have to acknowledge his outstanding contribution to the long history of cinema.