[Global Times Comprehensive Report] "Wenjie is a representative of women who are not afraid of hardships. Her tenacity, wisdom and bravery have also remained in me to a certain extent." In a recent exclusive interview with the Global Times, Ma Sichun talked about her work in Regarding the experience of playing Wen Jie in "Scouting Heroes", she said: "I feel honored and proud to have played such a role." The filming of the drama in early 2023 was Ma Sichun's first time walking into the crew after two years. She said frankly that once again When I walked into the set, my biggest feeling was that I was very lucky. "I feel proud to play Wen Jie."
Actor Ma Sichun Picture source Visual China
When asked what was the most touching part of the script of "Reconnaissance Heroes", Ma Sichun said that in past dramas and film and television materials, the audience would mostly learn about war through male characters. They are all real swords and guns, but Wen Jie has a special power on the battlefield. She uses her smart mind to make the opponent passive and lazy, making them think, "Why do we still have war? Why don't we want peace?"
Ma Sichun believes , Wen Jie still has the characteristics of an independent woman. She always says, "There is no difference between women and men. We women can also do things that men can do." "(During filming) I also had to run into explosive spots, get stabbed, and have fighting scenes." In Ma Sichun's view, Wenjie is a female representative who is not afraid of hardships. "When I saw this character at the time, I felt that she She is so charming and special. After playing Wen Jie, her tenacity, wisdom and bravery have remained with me to a certain extent. I feel honored and proud to have played such a role."
In order to take on the role, Ma Sichun has read many books and movies, and often asks questions to people who know more about history, "First of all, you must understand that period of history." In the play, Wen Jie has a lot of English lines and a lot of war-related professional terms, which Ma Sichun has never encountered in life. "I have to recite large sections of lyrics, and sometimes it really gives me a headache, but I know , these are the most important lessons I have to do."
Ma Sichun told reporters that he hopes that through "Scouting Heroes" the younger generation will have a better understanding of that period of history, the cruelty of war, the bravery of the volunteers, how rare peace is, and how to cherish the current life more. "I believe this is also the case for all the creators , director, and actor’s original intention.”