This young child surpassed his competitors in the same competition, truly a dark horse. His son brought him so much honor.
After breakfast, Director Wang took Liu Yifeng to the film crew.
The film crew usually started work at 8 AM, but Director Wang was not the sole director, so he didn't have to go that early.
By the time they arrived at the film crew, it was already 9:30 AM, and the actors were already filming.
This was Liu Yifeng's first time entering a place like this for filming, and he found it novel.
This film and television base had shot many historical dramas and made many stars.
As they walked, Director Wang explained the environment and some precautions to Liu Yifeng.
"During filming, no one is allowed to take photos except the cinematographer.
However, you can take photos with celebrities, but you cannot leak them before the TV series is released.
Also, do not make loud noises that might disrupt filming. The machines running all day are burning money.
Therefore, if it can be done in one take, it will not be shot a second time.
However, some directors have higher standards and will film until satisfied to produce a high-quality work.
I personally lean towards the latter, otherwise, if the audience is not satisfied, there will be too many complaints."
"Indeed, a good TV series can remain popular for a long time. If it's not well made and no one watches it when it airs, it's meaningless."
"A good work not only elevates the stars but also increases our value as directors, attracting good actors to film. It's actually about mutual achievement."
Liu Yifeng immediately said, "Director Wang, I'm optimistic about you!"
Hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Director Wang burst into laughter, "Then I'll take your good wishes!"
Entering the film crew's studio, two directors were chatting inside, discussing some post-filming precautions.
"Come, I'll introduce you to someone who will surely add a lot of brilliance to our production!" As soon as they entered, Director Wang eagerly introduced Liu Yifeng to the two directors.
The two, who had been interrupted, looked at the beaming Liu Yifeng and curiously asked, "Who is this?"
He looked at the unfamiliar Liu Yifeng and couldn't recall any of his previous roles, not even considering that Liu Yifeng might be an outsider.
The other person also curiously inquired about Liu Yifeng, "Zhengming, didn't you say you found a stunt double? Could it be him?"
Zhengming was Director Wang's name. He smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's him. His name is Liu Yifeng, and I discovered him by chance!"
After speaking, he introduced the two directors to Liu Yifeng, "Yifeng, this is Assistant Director Nanshan, and this is Casting Director Tong Lu!"
After hearing Director Wang's introduction, Liu Yifeng smiled and greeted them.
The casting director looked at Liu Yifeng, his expression full of doubt, "Director Wang, he looks similar to the male lead's build, but I can't see any sign of him having martial arts skills.
What works has he done? Let me see!"
"He is a character I discovered among the common people, and his martial arts are no worse than those of martial arts stars!" Director Wang said.
The two directors' eyes widened immediately, "What? He's not a martial arts star and has no filming experience?
What are you doing? How could you find someone with no acting experience to be the male lead's stunt double?
Do you know the male lead has several high-difficulty martial arts scenes? This isn't child's play!"
Hearing the casting director's doubts, Director Wang patted his chest, "Don't mind his lack of acting experience, his martial arts are genuine, not just for show."
"We haven't seen whether it's for show or not. I originally wanted to use Ma Tianyi. He's been a stunt double for many films and has never been criticized.
His fighting is real, but you insisted otherwise and found someone who hasn't even shot a film. I strongly suspect you're deliberately opposing me, just because I thought the celebrity you recommended last time was unsuitable, so you're doing this!" Tong Lu said unhappily.
"How could I do it deliberately? I've invested in this film too. Besides, I didn't blame you for rejecting that celebrity, and I thought about it afterward, realizing he was indeed not suitable for the role.
But I think Liu Yifeng is perfect as the male lead's martial arts double.
Ma Tianyi, whom you mentioned, does have a foundation in martial arts, but his physique is different from the male lead's, which is why I found him unsuitable!"
"If the face isn't shown, who would notice that!"
"Details often determine success or failure!" Director Wang's retort left Tong Lu speechless.
At this moment, Assistant Director Nanshan spoke, "Zhengming, since you think so highly of him, we won't say anything more.
The male lead has a martial arts scene soon. Let him go up. If he can do it, he'll stay. If not, we'll arrange for Ma Tianyi!"
"Agreed!" Director Wang immediately agreed, as he believed Liu Yifeng's performance would not disappoint him.
The two directors then left. Liu Yifeng, afraid of causing him trouble, said, "Director Wang, maybe it's better to arrange for another stunt double. Don't let my involvement damage your harmony!"
"It's alright, we always talk like this, but we don't hold grudges. Just perform well, I believe you can do it!" Director Wang patted Liu Yifeng's shoulder.
Seeing Director Wang's trust in him, Liu Yifeng nodded heavily.
"Alright, I'll take you to change clothes and get you a wig. Even if your face isn't shown, the back of your head will be filmed."
So, Liu Yifeng followed the director to the makeup area. Director Wang handed him over to the makeup artist, telling her to put on the male lead's clothes and a wig, no makeup needed.
Generally, when a stunt double is needed, two sets of the same clothes, or even more, are prepared.
The makeup artist's eyes lit up with admiration upon seeing Liu Yifeng, "Director Wang, where did you find this stunt double? He's so handsome, much more so than those rough men!"
Liu Yifeng's expression darkened slightly upon hearing this. Was she subtly calling him effeminate?
"Stop daydreaming and get the clothes quickly. We have to shoot the male lead's martial arts scene at 11 AM!" Director Wang urged, but his tone with the makeup artist suggested they were quite familiar.
The makeup artist knew her priorities and that now was not the time to be starry-eyed.
So, she quickly went to find the male lead's costume.
A moment later, she produced the clothes the male lead would wear for filming that day, a black python robe.
The male lead's character in the drama was a prince who cared deeply for the realm and was highly respected.
Feared by the legitimate crown prince, who wished to eliminate him, the crown prince hired martial arts experts to assassinate the prince while he was away handling disaster relief.
The prince, who outwardly appeared to be a prince with wisdom but no martial arts skills, was actually extremely skilled. He fought the assassins for hundreds of rounds, eventually killing the assassin with his sword. However, he was also wounded and subsequently rescued by the female lead.
This fight scene was crucial as it was a significant step in advancing the plot.
Moreover, in the original novel, the author described the fight scene in a grand manner.
If the filmed version appeared too monotonous or ordinary, it would easily be criticized by fans of the original work.
Liu Yifeng took the clothes and changed in the dressing room. Fortunately, the outfit wasn't complicated, otherwise, he wouldn't have known how to put it on.
He quickly changed and emerged from the dressing room, leaving both Director Wang and the makeup artist stunned.