Jin Yong’s "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has been published in 7 TV series so far. The 83 version of the Hong Kong wireless martial arts drama with the same name is considered to be the most classic version, and it has become the deepest memory of many people. There were many soy sauce roles in the drama. Now it has become a star.
In the adaptation history of "Shooting the Condor", the 83 version is a remake. As early as 1976, Hong Kong Jiayi TV had already broadcast the first version, starring Bai Biao and Michelle. Therefore, in 1981, before planning to remake the show, Wireless first conducted a telephone survey of the audience. The result was that more than 70% of the surveys were in favor of wireless remake, so a production and production team was established to prepare for the filming and casting. Matters.
"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" premiere
The choice of the protagonist was determined after careful selection: Guo Jing chose Huang Rihua, who signed a wireless contract in 1980, and at this time has a certain position in the station; Yang Kang’s role was given to Miao Qiaowei. He and Huang Rihua both graduated from the 9th TVB artist training class and made his debut in the same year, but he has no reputation; Mu Nianci was given to Yang Panpan, who was already a sister at the time; other supporting roles such as Yang Tiexin , Guo Xiaotian, Bao Xiwei, Qiu Chuji, etc. also have suitable candidates. The roles of
have been decided, but Huang Rong has not been able to appear suitable. Ni Kuang said that the most important figure in carving sculptures is Huang Rong, and Huang Rong can be said to be the soul of all carving sculptures. Therefore, in 1982, Wireless planned and organized the "Ideal Huang Rong Image" audition. The judges at that time included Ni Kuang, Xu Ke, Chu Yuan, Dong Qianli, Cheng Xiaodong, Du Qifeng, etc., and the lineup was very strong.
"Ideal Huang Rong Image" audition
This audition made "Shooting the Eagles" red before it was filmed, and the candidate for Huang Rong attracted more attention. More than 3,000 beauties signed up. After various selections, 60 people were selected as finalists. In the audition, 6 of them were selected as candidates (the candidates were initially 5, and Weng Meiling was selected later), namely:
1, Weng Meiling, the eighth place in the Hong Kong sister beauty pageant in 1982, and the wireless contract signed in the same year. Still a newcomer to wireless, just finished filming the TV series "Thirteen Sisters";
2, Liang Yunrui, and Weng Meiling participated in the same Hong Kong sister election, won the championship, joined the wireless at the same time, wireless newcomer;
3, Liu Hongfang, wireless TV artist, the same For wireless newcomers, not taken seriously;
4, Li Yanshan, artists under the Shaw Brothers company, have just debuted but have not yet become popular;
5, Lu Jinghong, wireless TV artists;
6, Sima Yan, so this time is not the show Enter the entertainment circle before the event. The six candidates
finally decided the semi-finals: Weng Meiling, Li Yanshan, Lv Jinghong, Sima Yan, they were difficult to distinguish between the winners and losers, and finally Jin Yong was invited to make the decision. Facing Jin Yong, Weng Meiling had an idea. The smart Weng Meiling changed into a costume, folded a wicker twig in her hand, and landed in front of Jin Yong with a beautiful rollover, holding a fist and saluting: "Huang Rong, daughter of the peach blossom island lord, meet Jin Daxia!" When he raised his head, Jin Yong’s valiant face and bright and unparalleled eyes lit up, and he immediately decided: "This is Huang Rong I'm looking for!"
Weng Meiling on the left, Liang Yunrui in the middle, and Liu Hongfang on the right
Of course, the final candidate for Huang Rong still needs. After a ruling made by a group consisting of Chen Qingxiang, the general manager of Wireless, Wang Tianlin (Wang Jing's father) and others, it was decided that Weng Meiling would eventually play the role of Huang Rong.
The revised version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" still adopts the form of a unit drama. It is divided into three units: "Iron Blood", "Evils of the East and the West", and "Huashan Lunjian". It is filmed and broadcasted. Once it was released, it set off a boom in ratings. . The play was introduced to the mainland in 1985 and caused a great sensation, becoming a collective memory of many generations born in the 70s and 80s.
