Recently, the TV series "The Legend of Tibetan Sea" was officially announced to be completed, and the final episode has been played more than 10 million times, attracting much attention.
This drama has been a topic of discussion since it was planned and launched.
The first collaboration between the gold medal director Zheng Xiaolong and the top-notch Xiaozodiac Battle has attracted the focus of attention from the front to the back.
Director Zheng Xiaolong's works in recent years have not been satisfactory.
In addition to the main theme TV series " meritorious " produced by him as the chief director, it has maintained its previous high level.
"Emergency Doctor" and "Happiness to Every Family" can only be said to have received mediocre responses.
And his cross-border movie "Turandot: The Origin of the Curse" was a bad movie with a rating of only 3.1.
After Xiao Zhan became a top star, the TV series he starred in in recent years have maintained a high level of popularity regardless of their reputation.
The costume dramas " Douluo Dalu " and " Jade Bones Remote " in which he served as the male lead are difficult to replicate the good results of becoming masterpieces.
On the contrary, the modern dramas " The Sun Is With Me " and " The Sea in My Dreams " have been well received, with both ratings being 7 points+.
Director Zheng Xiaolong has produced masterpieces such as "Beijingers in New York", " Golden Wedding " and "Red Sorghum".
Especially the Qing Dynasty drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan" made him a god with one drama, with a score of 9.4. The classic characters and hot memes are still talked about by drama fans today.
Xiao Zhan needs another masterpiece, and Zheng Xiaolong, who has not been involved in costume dramas since " The Legend of Miyue ", also needs to prove his dominance in this track.
Now that they have joined forces, what kind of work will they present to the audience?
01. It is more than just a costume drama with a male protagonist's revenge.
In an imaginary historical background, Zheng Jingduo, the imperial eunuch of Dayong Kingdom, was wiped out by his entire family overnight.
Only the young slave Zongnu escaped, and he had been studying for 10 years with a blood feud on his back.
After he became proficient in Feng Shui, Kanyu and Zongheng, he changed his name to Zanghai, entered the chess game and returned to the capital. His belief in revenge for his family supported him in his career advancement.
Once you enter the chess game, you can't help but hide in the sea. You are both the chess player and the chess piece. In the process of revenge, there is no need for intrigues and mutual calculations.
Some people are sycophants who deserve to die, and some innocent people who are implicated will occasionally make him shake his determination. This is the growth path of a contradictory and complex character.
Zanghai, who has experienced the pain of annihilation of his family, initially had his only goal to get revenge. In the process, he had inner struggles, entanglements and contradictions.
As he continues to grow, he also realizes the meaning of life besides revenge. His childhood friends ignited the kindness and warmth in his humanity, and he will struggle with whether the price of revenge is worth it.
This is not only a cool drama that shows the revenge of the male protagonist, but also strives to show complex human nature. It is also its artistic pursuit.
Such a complex character as Zanghai will be a great challenge to Xiao Zhan’s acting skills.
Standing in front of him is Mei Changsu in "Nirvana in Fire", and comparisons between the two will be inevitable when it is released.
The heroine Xiang Ancha is played by Zhang Jingyi, a leader among the post-95s. She was previously good at urban dramas and her role as Li Anran in "The Sky of the Wind Dog" was impressive.
This is not her first time to challenge traditional costumes. She previously played the brave and determined eldest daughter of the Hua family in "Cherishing Flowers".
"Legend of the Tibetan Sea" is naturally familiar, and her appearance and fighting scenes in the trailer look very comfortable. The role of
is different from the tool people in previous male-led dramas. She is burdened with a heavy story and has a complete life growth path.
Different from the sweet and pampering style of younger costume idol dramas, she and Zanghai are playing a high-end game.
They met, got to know each other, used each other, and then understood each other. In the process, they developed true feelings for each other.
Director Zheng Xiaolong is good at photographing women, especially intelligent women. This is true for both "The Legend of Mi Yue" and "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
It is said that the character Xiang Ancha appears to be a charming boss lady, but in fact she is an extremely intelligent girl with special skills. She has a maturity beyond her peers.
If director Zheng Xiaolong uses the same ingenuity that he used to polish Sun Li to portray Zhang Jingyi, the battle of wits between the male and female protagonists as they fall in love will surely be outstanding, and it will definitely become a highlight of the show.
02, other castings: Stars are shining
Zhou Qi plays Zhuang Zhixing. He has gained a lot of popularity for playing Fang Yifan in "小happy".
This character is both an enemy and a friend of Zang Hai, and there will be many rivalry scenes between them.
Huang Jue plays Zhuang Luyin. This character is the general Pingjin Hou. I guess he may be the ultimate villain.
Huang Jue took a literary route in the early years and has never been famous. In recent years, he has participated in many popular dramas, such as "Mountains and Seas" and " Begins ".
, especially Mr. Qiang played in " Blossoms ", can be said to be Mr. Bao's strongest enemy in his life. His acting skills are solid and his aura is strong.
If he becomes the enemy of Zanghai, it will undoubtedly increase the watchability of this drama.
In addition, special guest stars Zhong Hanliang plays Zanghai's father Kuai Duo, Chen Yanxi plays Zhao Shangxian, and military professional Zhang Guoqiang plays the emperor, which makes people curious about the performance effect.
Also starring are well-known actors in the industry such as Qiao Zhenyu, Sha Baoliang, Zhang Duo, and Bai Bing.
It is worth mentioning that Yu Nan, a senior film star, will also star in the drama. In my impression, she rarely gets involved in costume dramas, so her appearance this time is quite worth looking forward to.
03. Although the historical background is fictitious, the service is true.
Director Zheng Xiaolong’s team has very strict requirements in terms of styling, art and props. All the behind-the-scenes staff of
have been screened at all levels, and everyone must submit a plan to determine whether they are qualified to join.
During the script preparation period, not only the director will intervene at any time to guide the details of the script, but historical consultants and etiquette coaches will also start working.
They not only find problems in the script, but also make reasonable suggestions on art and styling. The
crew adheres to the principle of looking at the details, from how to design the cloud patterns on official uniforms, to what style official uniforms and official hats should be, to large-scale buildings based on ancient paintings. The director and the behind-the-scenes team of
will have in-depth discussions with relevant experts, and strive to ensure that all props under the camera are well-documented, assessable and historical.
Although it is a story set in an imaginary historical background, the crew actually created it with reference to many characteristics of ancient historical dynasties, striving for a sense of artistic reality.
Postscript
When a drama is labeled as conspiracy, revenge and ancient costume, the audience will easily compare Kong Sheng and "Langya Bang" directed by Li Xue and starring Hu Ge.
However, it is obvious that "The Legend of Zanghai" has greater ambitions, and revenge is just its surface.
On the road to pursue the truth of the family's destruction, Zanghai grew up all the way. He not only gained the satisfaction of revenge, but also looked at the bad habits of the court from a higher perspective.
In the end, he will make a choice for the country and the people, and "small self" and "big self" may be topics that the director is more willing to discuss.
Director Zheng Xiaolong, who has long been famous all over the world, will definitely not be satisfied with making a simple and enjoyable drama. He definitely wants to make a historical drama that is in-depth and can show the complexity of human nature.
With Xiao Zhan in a drama, it is destined to attract attention. The rest depends on director Zheng Xiaolong’s ability to control the overall quality of the drama. Although this drama has just been completed, the cast already has the potential to be the next drama king.
Are you looking forward to this "The Legend of Zhen Huan" director, who collaborates with top-notch Xiao Zhan, and the story is set to be similar to "Nirvana in Fire"? (Mu Weizhou)
