2024-03-21 05:38:09
The Netflix drama “3 Body Problem” premiered today (March 21). The only Chinese director of this drama is Derek Tsang (Derek) from Hong Kong, who directed the first and second episodes and was responsible for the Chinese elements. This is the first time a local director has participated in a Netflix original English series. The original work is based on the Cultural Revolution. In an interview with “Yahoo Entertainment”, Zeng Guoxiang said that he would do enough homework when dealing with historical themes. When talking about his wife Wang Minyi’s performance in “After Marriage”, he praised her and shared that he is a second-generation star. feelings.
Zeng Guoxiang did his homework before shooting
Zeng Guoxiang hopes to tell the story of the characters well
It is a joy for the film and television industry for Hong Kong directors to join international teams to co-create. Zeng Guoxiang does not particularly think about whether he is the first Hong Kong director to direct a Netflix original series. “As long as Hong Kong directors can produce more works, everyone will have different opportunities and platforms to shoot Hong Kong or No matter whether it’s a foreign story, I’m happy to have different channels to shoot it.” The Netflix series “Three-Body Problem” is adapted from the famous science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem” by mainland writer Liu Cixin. Zeng Guoxiang was shocked when he first read “The Three-Body Problem”. “Whether it’s the plot, setting, science or original concept, it shocked me. It’s a book that will change your view of many things. After reading it, when you look up at the stars, you will feel very different from before. The concept of time is also very different. I have some views on the Time Space of the entire universe and the macroscopic view of the long torrent. What I feel is, are these destructive things necessary to connect human beings together?”
“The Three-Body Problem” is set against the background of the Cultural Revolution (stills from “The Three-Body Problem”)
The Netflix drama “The Three-Body Problem” is adapted from the novel “The Three-Body Problem” (stills from “The Three-Body Problem”)
The original story was set during the Cultural Revolution. It tells the story of Ye Wenjie, a graduate student in astrophysics, who witnessed Ye Zhetai, a university physics professor and father, being criticized to death by the Red Guards. Ye Wenjie later discovered the Trisolaran world and sent out a radio signal, which connected the Trisolaran world with the earth and put mankind in a major crisis. Zeng Guoxiang believes that the most important thing when shooting historical subjects is to do enough homework. “Try to read as many movies, books, oral histories or documentaries about that era to immerse yourself in that era. This is a very basic homework. There is nothing special to pay attention to.” , in fact, I am not qualified to criticize history. Instead, I will focus on the characters and tell their stories well so that the audience can feel their experiences and sympathize with the characters or empathize with them.” What exactly does “Three Bodies” want to present to the audience? ? Zeng Guoxiang said: “In the final analysis, the series talks about how mankind responds when faced with a major existential crisis. Can we work together to solve the problem? Or will there be more differences? This is what “3-Body” wants to say most. In addition to being watchable, it also has elements of suspense, historical context, science fiction, and fantasy games. It is a reflection on how we will react when we face these problems.”
“The Three-Body Problem” will be released on March 21 (stills from “The Three-Body Problem”)
Zeng Guoxiang is responsible for directing the parts with Chinese elements (stills from “Three Body”)
Tsang Kwok-cheung’s “Three Bodies” is now on the line, and the TVB drama “After Marriage” in which his wife Wang Minyi stars is also on the air. He has also watched his wife’s performance: “Of course I have, in fact, I have been with my wife before leaving the street. I have seen it. Of course I think my wife acted very well. I have always believed that my wife is a very good actor. I have always hoped that she would cooperate with her when she encounters a good script, director, and producer. I hope that she can perform well. Of course I am happy for her that the series has so much discussion and popularity, and I hope this will bring her more opportunities and let everyone see that she is a good actor.”
Eric Tsang and Wang Minyi show off from time to time
Getting married in 2019
The couple have been separated for a long time due to work, but Zeng Guoxiang is full of confidence in himself and his wife, “There is no need to maintain our relationship. We are very devoted to our work, and we also know that our work sometimes requires us to work in other places. For a period of time, it can be said that “a little separation is better than a new marriage”. We have never had a hard time, so thank you for everyone’s concern, but we are very good.”
His innate status as a second-generation star has made Zeng Guoxiang the focus of the public since he was a child. He said bluntly: “There must be good and bad. The good thing is that there must be some benefits in terms of connections. You cannot deny or question it, but the bad thing is that you are better than others.” Others work harder to prove that you are doing your own thing. When you first enter the industry, you will not like this identity. Until you go on your own path, you no longer care or care about this identity.” He also said: “I am indeed him (Eric Tsang) ), although some people still say today that I rely on my father to be able to film, but more objective people will see that I am doing my own thing and walking my own path. If other people want to say that, I can’t help it, so Now I no longer care or mind about this identity. On the contrary, working in this industry will make my relationship with my father closer and closer, which is a very happy thing.”
Wang Minyi, Zeng Zhiwei, Zeng Guoxiang
In the future, Zeng Guoxiang will continue to film, “try more different things, be exposed to different film types and actors, and try my best to be myself. I don’t have a clear goal, but I am lucky to have many more opportunities through “Young You” and “3-Body”. Different producers, actors, and teams from different countries work together, try to seize the opportunity, go as far as you can, and keep working hard.”
Whether he is Eric Tsang’s son or Wang Minyi’s husband, Eric Tsang will always work hard to follow his own path.
Reporter: Liang Lexin
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