China Entertainment 1997

After Cao Xuan filmed on the set of "Young Man Bao Qingtian" for four days, major leading actors joined the cast one after another.

Ren Quan is an old friend, Li Bingbing also knows him, and the one who attracts the most attention from Cao Xuan is Shi Xiaolong.

Shi Xiaolong was born in 1988 and is only 11 years old this year. Although he is not as soft and cute as he was in "Oolong Yuan", he is still a tiger-headed character with an air of naivety and amiability.

Cao Xuan actually met Shi Xiaolong before, and Shi Xiaolong performed in a show during the 1999 Spring Festival Gala.

However, because the time between the two shows was too long and each had their own busy schedules, they only met once or twice even though they were backstage together.

Cao Xuan liked this little guy very much. He teased him when they met. He loved to stroke his little bald head. It was slippery and felt very good.

Shi Xiaolong's childlike nature was a bit shy at first, but as he got acquainted with him, he became particularly close to Cao Xuan. He would follow Cao Xuan every day, making sure he was his eldest brother.

This is what Cao Xuan asked him to call him, so that it would be easier for him to get into the play. Otherwise, it would be easy for children to get mixed up with the two names inside and outside the play.

After the three leading actors Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce, and Zhan Zhao, plus Chu Chu, were all in place, the crew also began official filming.

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Street scene, all the extras are in place

The four of them had changed their clothes, and now in front of a bookstall, the director gave the order to start filming.

"Why are there so many books here?"

Chu Chu, played by Li Bingbing, spoke first, and Gongsun Ce explained to her.

"Generally, it is to please the examiner and at the same time expand one's reputation, which is beneficial to the imperial examination."

At first glance, this young master is a scholar rushing to take the exam. If you buy two story books, you can also explore the enemy's situation and know yourself and the enemy.

The bookstall owner answered, and Bao Zheng, played by Cao Xuan, opened the book with great interest, laughing from time to time.

The short Zhan Zhao next to him saw that he was smiling happily, so he also rushed to read. He pressed a few books in Bao Zheng's hand and read out the titles.

""A Generation of Wise Minister Pang Taishi", "Enter Parents Pang Taishi", "Two or Three Things Between Pang Taishi and My Mother", hey, why are they all Pang Taishi?"

"Hahaha."

Bao Zheng laughed: "Because Master Pang is the examiner this time, everyone wants to flatter him."

After a few more lines and the filming of this section was completed, the director saw that there was no problem and just passed it.

Cao Xuan still had a smile on his face. Yes, the famous "Master Pang \u0026 Mother" gag came from the drama "Young Bao Qingtian".

The screenwriter is also at a real loss. It’s still early to make a loss, and he hasn’t been impacted by Internet articles yet.

Otherwise, I have to come up with "The Domineering Grand Master Falls in Love with Me", "The Rebirth of Grand Master Pang's Little Wife", or "The Great Song Dynasty: Being Heard by Grand Master Pang" "The Powerful Minister Begins to Become a Disciple of Master Pang" blah blah...

It can also be seen from the clips just shot that "Young Bao Qingtian" did not create a Bao Zheng that the public knows.

Bao Zheng, also known as Bao Gong, Bao Longtu, Bao Qingtian, Bao Heitan, etc., is definitely one of the most important IPs in Chinese classical culture.

Classical novels with him as the starring role include "Three Chivalrous and Five Righteous", "Seven Chivalrous and Five Righteous", "Bao Gongan" and other chivalrous and public case themes.

Even in historical romances such as "Generals of the Yang Family" and "Generals of the Hu Family", Bao Zheng often makes guest appearances.

Not to mention opera, Peking Opera, Yue Opera, Ping Opera, Henan Opera, Qin Opera, Hebei Bangzi, Shandong Dagu, Jinmen Allegro, Northeast Errenzhuan, Huangmei Opera, Gezi Opera...

Let's put it this way, except for ethnic minorities, almost all Han operas in China, regardless of the east, south, north, or west, regardless of the size of the opera, do not sing Bao Gong.

Adding up all the historical figures in the Northern Song Dynasty and Southern Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng definitely ranks among the top three in popularity among the people.

As for the film and television version of Bao Zheng, the most classic before this was the Taiwan version of "Bao Qingtian" played by Jin Chaoqun. He was upright and straight-talking, almost restoring the image of Bao Zheng in opera and novels.

"Youngster Bao Qingtian" played a trick and brought in a young version of the Kaifeng Mansion trio.

Bao Zheng here is young, energetic, courageous and resourceful.

Gongsun Ce was not so steady and often bickered with Bao Zheng, but he was still a good helper to Bao Zheng.

Zhan Zhao has changed from the majestic Nan Xia Yu Cat to a simple and cute little monk. His strength is not as abnormal as it was later, and he often cannot beat the bad guys.

This combination may not be as classic as the old version, but the model is more novel and in line with the tastes of young people.

The character has changed, and the performance cannot remain the same.

Therefore, when Cao Xuan plays Bao Zheng, he mainly has two states.

In daily life, he is a little bit funny and funny, and even a little cowardly. He likes to bully Zhan Zhao and quarrel with Gongsun Ce and Chu Chu.

But when investigating a case, he is serious and conscientious, and when it comes to matters of major importance, he will argue vigorously and never give in.

Cao Xuan himself summarized the effect of Bao Zheng's presentation in "Young Bao Qingtian"——

It should be relaxed and moderate, creating a mature but youthful feeling.

After all, Bao Zheng was not an official at this time, but a scholar. Later, he was also a newborn calf who had just entered the officialdom. If he had to have the spirit of a passionate young man, if he blindly leaned in the direction of rigidity and seriousness, he would deviate from the character.

But at the same time, Bao Zheng is a resourceful person, he is brave but not reckless, and his mind is calm and thoughtful.

With the development of the plot, continuous experience, and feedback from a series of tragedies, he felt the darkness of the world and the helplessness of life.

Bao Zheng will slowly wash away his brilliance and become calmer, but still maintain the youthful spirit of pursuing justice.

For Cao Xuan, the role of Bao Zheng in "Young Bao Qingtian" is difficult.

The ordinary plot is okay, mainly because each case has a twist in the story behind it, but it requires Cao Xuan, Bao Zheng, to "cruelly" reveal the truth.

The emotional transitions, expressions, and lines here all test Cao Xuan’s acting skills.

But this difficulty is not particularly high, at least it is not the so-called "actor-level" role, and it is within the acceptable range of Cao Xuan.

Cao Xuan thinks this is good.

From a supporting role to a relatively relaxed protagonist, the difficulty increases little by little and the acting skills are honed little by little.

As I said before when I was filming "The True Colors of a Detective", I don't expect to have a sudden enlightenment, as long as I can make progress in every film, Cao Xuan will be satisfied.

………

"Young Man Bao Qingtian" has just started shooting, and in the early stage, I have been filming some loose and relaxed scenes to find the lead actors.

After Cao Xuan and Ren Quan gradually developed a tacit understanding, they began to gradually increase the number of scenes and began to formally film related cases.

Many veteran supporting actors are also in place, such as Zheng Peipei, who plays Bao Zheng's mother, Mrs. Hua in the Xingye movie "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance", and Pang Taishi, the eighth prince in "Yongzheng Dynasty".

But the most important one is Chen Daoming who plays the role of the Eight Wise Kings.

The arrival of this top mainland celebrity caused a sensation among the crew of "Young Man Bao Qingtian".

It's not that Chen Daoming is more famous than Cao Xuan, but Cao Xuan was the first to join the group, and it's been ten days since the show started, so he's used to it.

This time the second new big name in the crew has arrived. Can't everyone be excited...

It’s a slap in the face, but I still have to shamelessly ask for votes.