Have you heard of it? In "Flowers", which the entire entertainment industry has been eagerly awaiting, Wang Chuanjun is not included. Yes, you heard it right, Wang Chuanjun, who once "said against" Wong Kar-wai, was quietly marginalized under our noses. Do you think it's strange?
Back then, this actor, who grew up in a Shanghai alley, became everyone's favorite with his acting skills rooted in his bones and his deep understanding of local culture. However, a "disagreement" eight years ago was like an invisible storm that created a rift in the relationship between Wang Chuanjun and Wong Kar-wai.
This is not just a conflict between two artists, it is also a profound review of the storm eight years ago. You may still remember how straightforward and even stubborn Wang Chuanjun was at that time. And how could Wong Kar-wai, the film master of that era, compromise so easily? This conflict is not just a contradiction between two people, it reflects the collision of different artistic pursuits and personalities.
But the question arises, why after so many years, Wang Chuanjun still does not appear in the cast list of "Flowers"? Could it be that his straightforwardness has become his fatal flaw? Or is it that Wong Kar-wai is always brooding over that dispute?
The "lone ranger" in the film industry who goes against the current
Speaking of Wang Chuanjun, he is really a weirdo in the entertainment industry, and he always likes to go against the trend. I remember at that time, his "rebelliousness" made people think that he had caused a big trouble and was banned from the industry. But what about the facts? This guy is just busy getting rid of the shadow of "Magic Guan Gu" and finding his true self.
You said that an actor who became famous due to one role suddenly disappeared, shouldn't this make people suspicious? At that time, Wang Chuanjun had only one thought in his mind: Never again to waste his talents on those roles that had no originality. In this way, he began his transformation.
As everyone remembers, he later changed his appearance and grew long hair and a beard. This change is not small, and many people sneered at him, saying that he was the embodiment of "criticism". Remember the show "Love Apartment"? At that time, filming was in progress. When everyone saw his behavior, they shook their heads, thinking that he was going to ruin Guan Gu.
But what about Wang Chuanjun? He just said "It's none of my business" and completely distanced himself from that character. With this sentence, many people felt that he was saying goodbye to the past, and it also earned him a lot of infamy.
Let’s talk about Xi Mengyao’s fall at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show that year. At that time, who was not comforting and encouraging her online? But Wang Chuanjun, he has a different style. His words, "Victoria's Secret is not the problem," seem to remind everyone that there is a deeper meaning behind the problem.
This guy is like this, his words are sharp and go straight to the heart. His "if you don't like it, you don't like it" attitude was even more evident during the controversy over "The Ferryman".
Faced with a great director like Wong Kar-Wai, he dared to say that he didn't like it. This kind of frankness makes many people both admire and fear him.
But did you know? Wang Chuanjun's unique approach is actually more like his persistence in his true self and artistic pursuit. Although his words and deeds make him seem out of place in the circle, it is precisely because of this uniqueness that he has become a true spokesperson in the eyes of many people.
In this glamorous entertainment circle, how many people have lost their way for fame and fortune, but Wang Chuanjun seems to always stick to his principles and beliefs. This persistence is not only persistence for oneself, but also respect for art.
Traces of time, Wang Chuanjun’s stage
Time is not forgiving. Isn’t this saying most appropriate when applied to Wang Chuanjun? He used to be as upright as a child who didn't know the world, but it was this uprightness that made him unique in the entertainment industry.
Speaking of which, do you still remember Wang Chuanjun who broke into the set of "The Ingrid" just because of one speech? At that time, he was simply a "literary young man".
I remember that when Chen Chong was filming "English", he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. Who knew that as soon as Wang Chuanjun spoke, her eyes lit up, and the two hit it off immediately. Chen Chong said that Wang Chuanjun is a "real actor". This does not sound like he said it casually. His spirit of not bowing to the world is really something that makes people love and hate him at the same time.
But in the end, people always have to live. Have you watched "Taohuawu" in 2022? Wang Chuanjun was no longer the uncompromising young man he was before. He began to learn to deal with variety shows and no longer refused to be exposed as before. Isn't this change one of the great ironies of life?
Looking at Wang Chuanjun’s performance in the variety show, I can’t help but wonder: Where is the Wang Chuanjun who insists on the mystery of the actor? Is this the so-called compromise for the sake of life? His former "uncompromising" might have been just because he was alone at the time, but now, as the backbone of a family, he no longer had a choice.
Actually, if you think about it from another angle, proper exposure for an actor is not a bad thing. Through the show, the audience learns not only the appearance of an actor, but also the depth of his acting skills. Wang Chuanjun used his role to prove to us that his acting skills are warm.
From "English" to "Taohuawu", Wang Chuanjun's life trajectory is like a wonderful movie, full of ups and downs and turns. Today, he is not only an actor, but also a father and a husband. Every choice he makes is full of the complexity of human nature and the reality of life.
Life is like a big drama, everyone has their own role to play. Wang Chuanjun's character has both a glamorous side and a forced compromise.
But no matter what, he is using his own way to interpret his own story. After all, human nature is multifaceted and complex. Appropriate compromise is also the wisdom of life, isn't it?
