comedy movie "Catch Me" is currently in theaters. As of press time, the box office has exceeded 1.5 billion, temporarily ranking first in this year's summer box office list. In addition to the combination of Shen Teng and Ma Li, Shi Pengyuan's performance in the film was also well received. He not only showed the growth and changes of the character, but also challenged the difficult crying scene.
Shi Pengyuan is about to turn 19. From the wild Yan Liang in "The Hidden Corner", the kind Xie Xiaoxia in "Go to Where the Wind Is", the warm Wang Bei in "The Long Season", to "The Octagonal Cage" From the tenacious Su Mu to the young man Ma Jiye who insists on himself in "Catch a Baby", how did he complete the role change? What were some of the fun behind-the-scenes moments while filming "Catch a Baby"? Recently, Shi Pengyuan accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from Red Star News.
Performed for the first time in a comedy: Others laugh, but I am responsible for crying
In "Catch a Baby", Ma Jiye, played by Shi Pengyuan, has been living in the script compiled by his parents since he was a child. Because he received a long period of hard education, Xiao Ma lived up to expectations and grew into a kind, sensible, and responsible child, and he was also a top student.
But as he grew up day by day, he gradually found that the people around him were getting more and more wrong... When he finally discovered that everything was a lie, he bravely chose the life he wanted. In Shi Pengyuan's view, this is a growth story, and Ma Jiye himself has many turning points, which also gives actors the opportunity to try more in acting.
With the release of the movie, topics such as "Shi Pengyuan's acting skills", "Shi Pengyuan caught a baby and wore Shen Tengma Li's school uniform" and "Shi Pengyuan once bravely rescued a boy who fell into the water" have been on Weibo hot searches. Some viewers said that Shi Pengyuan's performance was solid, much more mature than before, and his emotions were very delicate. The crying scene in the movie where he attended his grandmother's funeral was very touching.
"Catch a Baby" is Shi Pengyuan's first comedy film. He carefully observed the performances of Shen Teng and Ma Li on the set and learned a lot from them. "Sometimes, I watch Sister Teng Li filming. Their performances are very powerful, smooth and funny. Then Brother Teng always says that I am too 'fragile'. But, facing the two of them, who can hold it in" Aren’t you laughing?”
Shi Pengyuan revealed that his first scene with Shen Teng was when he discovered that his paralyzed grandma could actually play basketball. “When I met Brother Teng for the first time, those classic bridges came to my mind. The paragraphs and images came out like in a movie, but I had a lot of lines in that scene, and I was very anxious to analyze how my grandma played basketball. It felt like my brain and mouth were not on the same channel. "
Ma Li gave Shi. Peng Yuan's feeling is "gentle and changeable", as if he can play any role. "Sister Li is a bit like my mother, because our family is from the Northeast, and Sister Li is also from the Northeast. In some living habits and ways of speaking, "
After this shooting, Shi Pengyuan discovered that acting well in comedy is not an easy task. He bluntly said that in addition to the comedy part, his role also took on a lot of emotional things such as crying scenes.
"The scene of grandma's fake funeral left a deep impression on me. When filming, the other characters knew it was a fake funeral and would have to shake off their burdens. But in my role, I thought grandma had really passed away and had to cry all the time. This was very important to me. It's a challenge. Sometimes I wonder if I got the wrong script. They were all comedy scripts, maybe I was the only one who got the suspense script." Shi Pengyuan said.
I think it’s a good thing to look older
"Catch a Baby" is the third feature-length comedy film produced by directors Yan Fei and Peng Damo after "Charlotte" and "The Richest Man in Xihong City". It is the sincere work of Xihong IP ten years after its establishment. Many details in the movie pay homage to the previous two films. For example, the story of "Catch a Baby" takes place in Xihong City, and Shi Pengyuan wears the same school uniform worn by Shen Teng and Ma Li in "Charlotte".
When "Catch a Baby" exceeded 1 billion, Shi Pengyuan updated his Weibo. He said that since he was a child, going to the cinema to watch Shen Teng and Ma Li's movies and feel the joy brought by the movies was a must-have for him and his family. .Ten years after the birth of "Xihong City Universe", he was honored to become a member of it. "When I put on the same school uniforms of Charlotte and Ma Dongmei and stood next to them, it felt amazing. Filming with Brother Teng and Sister Li was like a dream."
Shi Pengyuan said that "10" means to him Said there is another meaning. "Ten years ago, when the movie "One Life to Live" was released, I was still a child who was ignorant and didn't know what acting was. Now step by step, I am more and more determined to become a professional actor. Thoughts. "
Shi Pengyuan in the movie "One Life to Live"
Shi Pengyuan was born on August 16, 2005. When he was 8 years old, the crew of "One Life to Live" was looking for a child who looked like Nicholas Tse, and the director unexpectedly found him. I saw Shi Pengyuan with a dirty face on the playground of the martial arts school. The director sent his photo to Nicholas Tse, who said that the boy did look like him when he was a child. This was the beginning of Shi Pengyuan's career as an actor. Since
's debut, Shi Pengyuan has filmed many hit works such as "The Hidden Corner", "Go Where the Wind Is", "The Long Season", and "The Octagon". He said that most of the movies he filmed before were suspenseful and realistic, and most of his characters were "dirty kids". ""Catch a Baby" is completely different. It is a comedy, and Ma Jiye is also a top student. At first, I was a little worried about whether my acting style could be well integrated into it. Before joining the group, I read all the pre-production materials. I also talked about the script and characters with the director, and got a rough idea of the overall style and performance. Later, during the on-site shooting, I also kept observing and learning the details of other teachers’ performances. This learning process was quite unforgettable.”
Mature. With his beautiful appearance and steady personality, people often forget that Shi Pengyuan is not yet 19 years old. Talking about his personality traits, Shi Pengyuan said: "Maybe it's because of my introversion. Some people say on the Internet that I am 27 years old and look older. I think this is a good thing. Boys are more stable, considerate and broad-minded. "It's good."
Next, Shi Pengyuan also wants to challenge the role of a villain. He does not reject youth themes. As a professional actor, no matter what role he plays, as long as he can express emotions and bring rewards to the audience, it is worth playing. try.
Red Star News reporter Zhang Shihao editor Li Jie
