On July 15, sad news came out of the entertainment industry.
The screenwriter of "Magic Phone" issued a message of condolences for nine years: condolences to director Zhou Guodong, and we will work together on "Magic Phone" and have a good journey. Afterwards, he added in the comment area: "The Prequel of the Lotus Lantern" is also in the works, it's a pity that it's very young, director Zhou is going well.
Subsequently, Zhou Guodong's wife also posted a message in the circle of friends:
My husband Zhou Guodong failed due to illness on July 13, 2023, and chose to send him off at the funeral service center in Wuqing District, Tianjin on July 16.
In addition, Li Bin, an actor who once worked with Zhou Guodong, sent a message to mourn his brother: I can't accept this news, such an excellent person.
There is also Wang Kun, who played the role of "Three-headed Jiao" in "The Prelude to the Lotus Lantern". He said frankly that Director Zhou helped him a lot. He was shocked and heartbroken.
Perhaps many people are not familiar with the name Zhou Guodong, but he is very talented. He once co-directed the TV series "The Three Thousand Golds of the Xia Family".
This TV series once won the annual ratings champion of Anhui Satellite TV. Many actors in the play became popular because of this. From a certain point of view, Zhou Guodong has perfected many actors and is the bole of many people.
Regarding the news of Director Zhou's death, many people expressed disbelief. Zhou Guodong was still working some time ago, but in a blink of an eye, life is too fragile.
Regarding the reason for Zhou Guodong's death, his wife did not reveal too much. Many people speculate that it may be related to long-term fatigue.
Directing is a very labor-intensive and physical job. Staying up late is a daily routine, which is "terrible" for a middle-aged person, and it will cause great harm to the body in the long run.
Many netizens expressed regret for Zhou Guodong's death, bluntly saying that 50 years old is still too young, especially for men, the golden age of career has just begun.
When some netizens heard the news of Zhou Guodong's death, they couldn't help feeling: It's enough for a person to eat and drink enough in middle age, don't work too hard, and take care of your body.
As for the cause of Zhou Guodong's death, some people speculate that it was "heart attack", otherwise it would not be possible so quickly.
All of this is just everyone's guess. Since Zhou Guodong's wife did not announce the cause of death, she must have her own ideas. I hope the public will stop guessing and respect others.
Zhou Guodong's death is regrettable, but his works remain in the hearts of the audience. As early as 2008, "Magic Phone" won the love of countless young audiences because of its wonderful special effects and rich imagination.
This drama is mainly based on science fiction, and at the same time incorporates a lot of family and emotional elements, which makes people's eyes bright and warm.
Who would have imagined that behind such a great work, there is an even greater director, Zhou Guodong.
Zhou Guodong is a native of Beijing. He loves movies and TV series very much. He once studied at Beijing Film Academy.
After entering university, Zhou Guodong experienced a period of ideological emancipation and knowledge expansion. He liked philosophy, read a lot of classics, and realized the true meaning of life, which inspired his determination to be a director. After
, he joined the director industry and even became a teacher, using his passion to educate the next generation.
It is reported that Director Zhou Guodong's teaching is unique, emphasizing skills while also stimulating students' enthusiasm for learning. He is a very responsible and caring teacher.
Not only that, Zhou Guodong also participated in social welfare undertakings, volunteered to tutor dropout children, cared for vulnerable groups, and hoped to use his actions to change the unfair treatment in society.
Compared with many directors in the entertainment industry, Zhou Guodong is more like a banner. He has no scandals and is upright. This is the real master of art.After
, Zhou Guodong shot many popular works, the more representative one is "Magic Phone".
This TV series was a huge success and attracted a lot of attention. Zhou Guodong is absolutely unique in changing traditional life with high technology.
In 2009, Zhou Guodong directed "The Prelude to the Lotus Lantern". It is worth mentioning that he also played the role of passer-by in the play, and his performance level is comparable to that of a senior actor.
Zhou Guodong has always kept a low profile in the entertainment industry, but his director level has always been very high. It can be said that his talent and contribution have made everyone respect him, and his departure has made countless people feel lost.
Conclusion
Zhou Guodong's life is destined to be extraordinary. He tells us with his own experience: as long as you persist in your dream, it will come true one day.
At the same time, Zhou Guodong's experience also reminds everyone that the body is more important than work, and only by maintaining good health can we pursue higher goals.
May director Zhou Guodong go well all the way, we will miss him forever.
