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Chen Kexin's new film "Jiangyuan Lane", which has been in preparation for many years, officially announced the full cast list on the 17th. The cast covers the "post-50s" to the "post-00s". There are more than 30 actors from three generations of old, middle and young, including both Senior acting actors such as Fan Wei, Zhou Yemang, and Lin Yongjian, as well as Mesozoic actors such as Zhang Ziyi, Lei Jiayin, and Mei Ting who are in their prime, and new generations such as Peng Yuchang, Yi Yang Qianxi, and Zhang Zifeng have joined in, making the audience look forward to them. Whether the performance in mainstream films can be significantly improved through the guidance of famous directors and in opposite roles with seniors.
One of the "Four Mysterious Cases of the Republic of China"
is adapted from "Jiang Yuan Lane", one of the "Four Mysterious Cases of the Republic of China". It tells the truth behind a woman named Zhan Zhou who killed her husband in Jiang Yuan Lane in Shanghai. All walks of life at that time reaction and the evolution of public opinion. From the perspective of historical prototypes and character relationships, Zhang Ziyi, who plays the Zhan Zhou family, is undoubtedly the first heroine, and her murdered husband and the female writer who complained for her are also key roles. The presentation of the three religions and nine schools at that time is also a highlight .
Due to its unique social themes and strong creative lineup, "Jiang Yuan Lane" has attracted much attention since the day of filming. The "Republic of China style" set in Shanghai's Hongkou District has become a check-in spot for Internet celebrities. Not long ago, when the film officially announced the cast list for the first time, it also triggered a "fight for position" on the Internet between two "85 flowers" who also participated in the film - Yang Mi and Zhao Liying, so much so that this time the film crew specially stated on the poster: "The actors are arranged in the order of their roles, and the reading order is from left to right." Director Chen Kexin also said when forwarding the list: "I want to say something. In Jiangyuan Lane, everyone is the protagonist of their own life."
has gone from a huge lineup of more than 30 actors to one of the titles that has been calmed down by the official in a low-key manner. Competition, it can be seen from the side how much the market and the audience attach great importance to this film. For many actors, even if they are supporting actors with few roles, it is a rare experience to participate in such a heavyweight film.
"Post-2000s" are already "veteran actors"
Among this new generation of actors, Peng Yuchang, who was born in 1994, is already considered an "old man". As early as 2017, he was nominated for the Shanghai Film Award for his youth film "Flash Girl" Best Newcomer Award at the Festival, and then played a leading role in "Take My Brother Away". His performances in "The Sky of the Wind Dog", "Home at One Point" and "Under the Stranger" were all impressive, and his acting career developed smoothly. . This is not the first time that Peng Yuchang has collaborated with Chen Kexin. He played the role of the young Chinese women's volleyball head coach Chen Zhonghe in "Win the Championship". His role in "Jiang Yuan Lane" this time has not yet been announced.
"Let's Shake the Sun Together" starring Peng Yuchang is now scheduled to be released. In the film, he plays the seriously ill male protagonist Lu Tu. His subversive appearance, delicate acting skills, and touching plot impressed the audience. Although he experienced the Spring Festival withdrawal, There were twists and turns in the film's release, but with its high reputation (Douban score of 8.0), it has been steady since it was released on the Qingming Festival. The box office has now accumulated 230 million yuan.
As a "post-00s generation", Zhang Zifeng is also a "veteran actor" familiar to the audience. She played the role of Peng Yuchang's sister in "Take My Brother Away" and made her debut earlier than her "brother". Zhang Zifeng came to prominence as early as 2010 with her performance in "Tangshan Earthquake". In 2015, her "evil smile" in "Detective Chinatown" made people shudder. In "Hello, Zhihua", she played the role of the young Zhihua. , whose natural and relaxed acting skills are deeply loved by the audience, and is known as "born with acting talent."
In "My Sister" in 2021, Zhang Zifeng's acting skills have been recognized by the industry. She was nominated for the Huabiao Award for Outstanding Actress and the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress, which put her at a new height among actresses of the same age. higher requirement. In recent years, Zhang Zifeng has participated in a large number of film and television dramas, and is also seeking breakthroughs in acting skills. Although "The Future of Summer" and "The Returned Daughter" have a good reputation, they seem to be limited to roles such as daughters and female students. "Jiangyuan Lane" is an opportunity for Zhang Zifeng to be exposed to the drama of the Republic of China.
As Yi Yang Qianxi who currently has the most film and television works among tfboys, he is considered the most outstanding among the "post-00s" actors. He transitioned from the music industry to film and television. In 2019, he played the role of the young and mature Li in the popular costume drama "The Twelve Hours of Chang'an" Yes, although his acting skills are still immature, he has shown potential.In the same year, "You Are a Young Man" won great acclaim for its rebellious and perseverance performance. The psychological interpretation of the seriously ill young character in "Send You a Little Red Flower" was touching. "Miracle: Stupid Kid" once again took the leading role. Also won a series of awards.
Yi Yang Qianxi, who has starred in box-office hit blockbusters such as "Changjin Lake" and "Man Jiang Hong", has already had the experience of working with master directors such as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, as well as powerful male stars such as Wu Jing and Shen Teng. " does not have many roles. Fans are more looking forward to his performance in the new film "Little Me" by female director Yang Lina, to see how he interprets a cerebral palsy patient with a physical disability and a strong will.
Many people in the new generation are looking for breakthroughs
In addition to the three outstanding new generation actors mentioned above, the cast list of "Jiang Yuan Lane" also includes this sand who became famous for "Fengshen". He is quite suitable for "Yang Jian" and "Guo Jing" Such costumed characters. In fact, there are many young actors with great potential in the "Proton Corps" of "Fengshen". For example, Yu Shi, who plays Ji Fa, contributed outstanding performances in the air force theme theme work "King of the Sky"; Chen Muchi has also appeared in popular TV series such as "Return to the Ruins of the South China Sea" and "Stars Fall into Sugar".
Looking at the new generation of actors in the Chinese film industry, there are still many people who are looking for breakthroughs. Wu Lei, who was born as a child star, has impressed people with his performances in art films such as "It's Worth It" and "The World of Grass and Trees"; as for female stars, Li Gengxi, who collaborated with Peng Yuchang in "Let's Shake the Sun Together", and Yi Liu Haocun, who co-produced "A Little Red Flower for You" with Yang Qianxi, Zhang Jingyi, who recently starred in "The Lost You" and "Cherishing Flowers", Zhou Ye, who has appeared in "Young You" and "All or Nothing", From "The Wandering Earth" to the growing Zhao Jinmai in "Pi" and "In Blizzard Time", these new generation actors of the "post-95s" and "post-00s" are jumping out of their comfort zones and trying more types of roles and roles. Richer themes.
In the international film industry, there are also many new-generation actors who have begun to take the lead. For example, "Sweet Tea" Timothee Chalamet has become the hottest young Hollywood actor with the global sales of the "Wonka" and "Dune" series. He is even regarded as the successor of "DiCaprio" and "Tom Cruise" by professional media such as "Variety". Tom Holland and Anya Taylor-Joy of the same age group also have blockbusters such as the "Spider-Man" series and "Mad Max: Fury" in their hands, which have garnered box office and popularity around the world. In contrast, although domestic young actors are growing rapidly, they still need to "play a role" in high-level large-scale productions before they can truly gain a foothold in the film industry and become a "one-stop actor" in the future with their recognized strength. Brother and sister." ▲
