Recently, a netizen made fun of the actor Zhang Guoqiang who played Murong Fu: Murong Fu has gone from pursuing the restoration of the country to having a job! In the
video, Zhang Guoqiang not only shared his lunch boxes with everyone, but also bluntly said, "Having working meals proves that I have a job to do, and it also saves food money."
For those working in the film and television industry, "box lunch" or "lunch box" is a very familiar word.
Due to the nature of the industry, the crew will solve the problem of food and accommodation for the actors.
But Zhang Guoqiang may not be aware that not all lunch boxes of the crew will be packaged in such an exquisite way, and provide six or seven optional flavors and dishes for the actors to choose.
There are very strict hierarchies in all walks of life, and in the mixed entertainment industry, this difference is even worse.
In most cases, an actor's status in the crew can be seen from a simple lunch box, and it can even reflect the huge status differences in the entertainment industry.
Lunch boxes have long been more than just a simple meal guarantee, they are a measure of status. Being able to eat a delicious box lunch has become a lifelong pursuit for those young people with dreams.
On the crew, not all actors eat "box lunches". The crew is responsible for the logistics and daily production, and will prepare specific meals based on the identity and number of actors.
As for what we call "lunch box", we have already assumed that it is the meal for the actors at the lowest level of the crew, that is, the extras and staff.
These lunch boxes are actually not as "delicious" as Zhang Guoqiang said, because the lunch boxes are basically big pot meals, and they are not nutritionally balanced and look good.
A better production crew will provide one meat and two vegetables for the extras. Many of these meat dishes are "pseudo-meat dishes", that is to say, the so-called meat in the dishes is just a few slices of large white fat meat, dipped in a little oil and water. .
The lunch itself is not delicious and can only satisfy hunger. The crew with better financial conditions will provide the extras with real meat dishes, sometimes with chicken drumsticks or fried chicken, but this kind of meal standard , they are rare in the entire Hengdian and even in the industry.
Previously, the working meals for the crew of "A Smile Is Beautiful" were rumored to be very "luxurious". The extras ate well and included real meat dishes.
In general lunch boxes, the most common dishes are shredded potatoes, fried bean sprouts, fried cabbage or lotus white, tofu and the like. Even such meals are provided on a one-meal-per-person basis.
This is often not enough for those extra performers who are engaged in heavy physical work on the set, or who need to perform physical labor such as fighting, sprinting, and running.
Most of the extras, after a busy morning, may not be full for lunch, so they can only ask for more rice or drink more vegetable soup.
There are generally two types of transportation for group performance lunch boxes.
One is a large pot of rice transported in a thermal bucket, transported to the local area, and then distributed to each actor by the staff. This kind of food has a large appetite but average taste. It depends on the personality and complexion of the person who eats it.
The other kind is to order from outside, have already packed it, and deliver it directly to the crew, one-for-one packaged fast food.
Although many crews claim that the standard for box lunches for extra performers is no less than 35 yuan a piece, judging from the quality of the lunch boxes, it is difficult to meet this standard.
This also made the staff responsible for ordering and preparing meals for the entire crew a fat job.
Someone in the industry once complained on social media that a crew member responsible for ordering food had enough money after filming to buy a new car.
This kind of statement is half true and half false, but the post responsible for daily life logistics has many things and is complicated, but it is rich in oil and water, and has great power, so the extras generally do not dare to offend.
This is actually reflected in many scenes in Hong Kong movie plots.
In "The King of Comedy" , Yin Tienchou was made difficult by the staff played by Ng Man-tat because filming delayed the entire team's progress. He would rather throw away the lunch box than give it to Yin Tienchou.
This phenomenon is a true portrayal of the crew at that time.
It is worth mentioning that both "box lunch" and "lunch box" are synonymous with the "lower class" in both mainland film culture and Hong Kong film culture.
Mr. Xing especially likes to shoot lunch box scenes. In "Yangtze River No. 7" , there is a scene where the migrant worker played by him shows off his lunch box on the roof of the building.
Xiao Ma in "A Better Tomorrow" , and "Curry Chili" 's Zhao Wenqiang, both use lunch boxes to reflect the characters' plight.
In mainland movies, the scene in "I'm Not the God of Medicine" in which Wang Chuanjun, with his untidy long hair, sits on the curb eating a box lunch, has become one of the classic scenes in film history.
The embarrassment of "box lunches" is not only due to the quality of the meals themselves, but also to a large extent because of the lack of dignity in the dining environment.
If you are in a film and television city like Hengdian, it is actually not bad, especially when filming palace scenes, the extras can eat in the building or in the shade.
But if you shoot outdoor scenes, especially in harsh natural environments, then eating becomes difficult.
Generally, the crew does not provide tables and chairs for the extras. They basically sit on the floor, or squat down to eat directly. Some of the extras who are older or obese will sweat profusely after eating a meal.
For this reason, some places in the venue where lunch boxes or things can be placed have become very popular and need to be "occupied" in time.
Some extras will occupy the running boards of the production bus. Some people will choose various platforms with different heights. What's worse, they will choose the lid of the crew's trash can and eat their rice on the lid.
Many times, extra performers who are tired from continuous work do not care about cleanliness and hygiene. How to eat a meal in the most comfortable posture is their first priority.
Therefore, the scene of a crew having lunch looks both crowded and bitter.
If a father or mother sees his child living such a life just to make money, he will definitely feel sour in his heart and cry in his eyes.
But there is no other way. Compared with many professions where there is no way to make a living, this is already very good.
Of course, all of the above are the treatment of "extra actors". The extras are the actors with the lowest status in the entire crew, so their treatment is naturally the worst. Food and clothing are the highest standard.
But other famous actors or celebrities are treated very differently.
Nowadays, Zhang Guoqiang is not a first-line actor, but he has status and works, so the treatment given to him by the crew is average.
Like him, the so-called "lunch box" that can be tasted and packaged exquisitely is actually called "special meal" among the crew.
As can be seen from the name, "special meals" are different from "big pot rice". Although they are not as delicious as the stir-fried dishes in restaurants, they are generally full of color, flavor and flavor, and can be selected according to the tastes and preferences of the actors.
special meals are generally provided to actors with status in the crew and some special actors, and will also be customized according to the age and identity of the actors.
For example: Some crews have children and must provide special meals, but most of them are provided to those fourth- and fifth-tier actors. They may have some fame and need to be treated differently from the extras. But since they can't meet the standards of celebrities, they can only provide them with "special meals."
Actors who eat special meals have a more comfortable working environment and rarely encounter the embarrassment and embarrassment of extra performers.
You can also choose any meal, most of which are unlimited, and some also provide drinks, milk and fruits.
If the crew is a hierarchical pyramid, then the extras are undoubtedly the workers at the bottom, those who eat special meals are considered the middle class, and those at the top of the pyramid are naturally the celebrities we are familiar with.
Many people have seen celebrities posting on social media the scene of them squatting together with the cast and crew eating lunch boxes.
Generally, there are about a hundred people in a crew, and there will be three to five stars. The meals of these stars will be divided into two types.
is a kind of , which requires the crew to prepare according to the requirements of the stars. Some stars need to be specially customized because they want to lose weight, some have taboos, and some have specific eating habits.
This type of "box lunch" generally has a variety of types and flavors, and you can even "order" it. For example, if you want to eat hot pot, barbecue, rice noodles, spicy hotpot, as long as you have a request, it will basically be satisfied, and a meal is not limited to one type.
Even when eating vegetables, they are all freshly fried and cooked packaged dishes, and the food standard is much better than that of extras.
If some scenes are shot in cities or film and television cities, the stars will go directly to local hotels or famous restaurants to eat out with the director and assistant director.
They basically don’t need to consider the dining environment. Even if the crew is in the wild, there will be a nanny car accompanying them. The dining environment is quite comfortable, warm in winter and cool in summer.
Even if there is no nanny car, the last time it will be in the director's tent or temporary room, it will never be exposed to the weather.
Another kind is the meals brought by celebrities.
Most celebrities are not willing to eat the meals prepared by the crew, and many of them will bring their own meals.
It is not known whether these meals are paid for at one's own expense, but the meals brought by one's own are definitely the most delicious and delicious.
Like all walks of life, the status hierarchy in the film crew is very strict, and this strictness is reflected in all aspects.
But this difference can be clearly seen from a box lunch.
We often use "getting a box lunch" to express the "ending of work" or "finishing" of a character actor.
Sadly, the scene of receiving a box lunch is only suitable for low-level group actors. For the star, he just rushes to the next set to continue his acting career.
There are not many actors who can really get along with the extras, but in comparison, Hong Kong and Taiwan stars are indeed more approachable to the people than mainland stars in terms of work. The most familiar ones for
may be and Andy Lau .
When he was filming "The Lost Orphan" , in order to create a good character, Andy Lau tortured himself to the point where he was out of shape and exposed to wind and sun every day.
Even if he is eating box lunches, he will eat "big pot rice" with the extras and never turn on the small stove by himself. Videos of Andy Lau queuing up to get rice and squatting in the corner to eat have been circulated everywhere. The audience also frequently praised this high-spirited and upright superstar.
In addition, Hong Kong and Taiwan stars have a tradition of eating lunch boxes with the crew. Because of the tight filming pace, they rarely travel with the team, so their food and accommodation are basically the same as those of the crew.
Daniel Wu eats shirtless, Liao Qizhi sits on the prop box and feasts, Jackie Chan sits on the floor and eats, which is almost a commonplace meal.
However, in addition to the fact that the popular young actors have been more pretentious in filming in recent years, many veteran actors never do anything special on the set.
When Wu Jing was filming "Wolf Warrior 2", he invested almost his entire fortune. In order to make a good movie, he often didn't care about eating. It was common for him to grab a bite on the roadside and start work immediately during filming.
When Zhao Benshan was filming, he rarely did anything special. He basically ate whatever he had with the extras, and he was never picky about food.
In the past, when conditions were not good, everyone had no airs about acting, but in recent years, the status of celebrities has been promoted higher and higher, and eating a box lunch has begun to give them a sense of superiority.
It is precisely because of this that many celebrities in domestic entertainment are far away from the public. They have no idea what real life is like, which also leads to their understanding of the characters and the plot becoming increasingly suspended.
In "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" , Ethan Ruan has a lunchbox eating scene that makes people look at it for thousands of years and has the most simple sense of reality.
But in the acting variety show "Infinite Transcendence Class" , our so-called celebrities have to put on airs even for basic meals, which is really puzzling.
A simple lunch box is no longer enough to provide enough food in the morning and evening.
It is the status reference of the crew, and it has also deeply torn apart the fig leaf of stars in the entertainment industry.
I don’t know when our own actors will be able to put down their pretensions and truly join in group performances, experience the various aspects of life, and perform real mass life. This day of
may be far away, but Mr. Tomato still believes that it will come sooner or later.
(Movie Rotten Tomatoes Editorial Department: Miaomiao)
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