As soon as they arrived at the set, staff members greeted them.
“Chu Ming ge is here, you’re so early.”
“Chu Ming ge morning, your clothes are ready. We washed and dried them yesterday.”
“Chu Ming ge, come here. I’m going to make you look beautiful.”
“。。。。”
Chu Ming nodded in response to each of them.
After all, they were being enthusiastic, and he couldn’t be impolite.
Later, Li Xue walked over and said, “You look good, you’re very spirited today. This scene is important, but don’t be too nervous.”
“Even if it takes 20 NGs, it’s fine. Just act with confidence!”
Chu Ming smiled to himself.
If it were before, forget 20 NGs, even 5 or 6 NGs would have made the director furious.
Now, they’re directly prepared for 20 NGs. What a magnanimous approach.
But he said aloud, “Director Li, I’ve studied this scene for a long time. I’m confident, I’ll aim for a one-take pass!”
“One-take pass?”
“You little rascal, I’m going all out, let’s see what you’re made of.” Jin Dong, after getting his styling done, walked out with a smile.
His eyes were full of playful teasing.
He didn’t believe that Chu Ming could get this crucial scene in one take.
He wasn’t even putting any pressure on Chu Ming, but now Chu Ming was bragging.
He felt a competitive spirit stirring within him.
Others also joined in the encouragement.
“Let’s aim for a one-take pass!”
“If it really is one-take pass, we’ll have some time to rest, after all, we have a lot of time allotted for this scene.”
“Chu Ming ge, good luck! I believe in you.”
“。。。。”
Looking at the reactions of those around him, Chu Ming shook his head.
What’s going on?
He said one-take pass, and nobody believes it.
While they weren’t mocking or looking down on him, wasn’t this encouragement essentially the same?
No!
They simply didn’t believe in his ability!
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but sigh to himself.
“It seems I need to give them a little shock today.”
Only Song Tie walked over sincerely and said, “I believe in you, Chu Ming.”
“Don’t talk big, just act seriously.” Wang Ou rolled her eyes and folded her arms.
Although her attitude wasn’t great, it actually revealed her concern.
。。。。。。
In “The Disguiser”, if there’s one scene that leaves a lasting impression on everyone, it has to be the classic scene of the rooftop meeting.
It can be considered the highlight of the entire show!
Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, had previously been a military intelligence agent. Due to his dissatisfaction with its corruption, he joined the Communist Party.
He needed to meet with his leader to receive work arrangements.
But Ming Tai never expected that he would meet his own brother, Ming Lou, during the rendezvous, and that Ming Lou was with the military intelligence.
He could only play along and inquire about the dead spy plan.
But through the subsequent contact code, he discovered that his superior leader in the Communist Party was still his brother, Ming Lou!
Ming Tai’s mind went completely blank.
This scene is extremely complex. It is also the moment when the puzzle of the entire show is finally solved, and it’s filmed in one continuous shot, so the difficulty is imaginable.
“‘The Disguiser’ take 420, first time, action!”
With the director’s command, several fixed cameras and several moving cameras began recording.
【Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, pushes open the rooftop door and is surprised to find that it is A Cheng who is meeting with him!】
【He’s first stunned.】
【Then he slightly wrinkles his brow and looks again with doubt to confirm.】
【Finally, after confirming, he says in a hoarse voice filled with doubt, “A Cheng ge?”】
“Not bad, not bad, you’ve done your research.” Li Xue nodded.
He then sighed silently to himself.
But this is just the beginning!
It would be good if they could finish in a dozen takes.
For a young actor, to achieve this level is already quite good.
【Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, walks quickly down the stairs, taking a closer look, “A Cheng ge...”】
【He has a lot of questions he wants to ask A Cheng.】
【His eyes reveal confusion and a desire to know the answers.】
【A Cheng says calmly, “You’re here.”】
【He then turns to look at the stairs and continues, “Someone’s waiting for you above, go up.”】
【Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, can only go up the stairs with a multitude of questions. Before going up, he looks at A Cheng again, because this is simply unbelievable.】
【After a moment of thought, he continues walking upwards.】
【As he steps onto the rooftop, he sees a familiar figure in the distance, which causes him to furrow his brows.】
【His eyes are full of contemplation, disbelief, suspicion.】
【As he walks closer, Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, takes a few breaths to calm himself.】
【Because the figure looks more and more familiar!】
“Good!”
“This design, where you dare not take a deep breath, really makes me want to praise you.”
“It’s so perfectly aligned with Ming Tai’s current state of mind.” Wang Ou’s eyes lit up when she saw this.
“But the real opponent scene is just beginning!”
【Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, gets closer and looks at the familiar back, he’s basically sure that this is Ming Lou!】
【Jin Dong, playing Ming Lou, turns around.】
【“Big brother.” Chu Ming’s voice is slightly stiff.】
【Jin Dong, seeing this, feels a pang in his heart, because this state is spot on.】
【If a younger brother can’t even recognize his elder brother’s back from this close, it’s utter nonsense.】
【Moreover, at this time, calling him big brother is to prove that I’m not coming to meet you, I’m meeting the military intelligence leader, demonstrating his ability to think on his feet.】
【He then starts thinking competitively.】
【He raises his hand to look at his watch, “Not bad, you’re punctual.”】
【There’s a hint of a smile on the corner of his mouth, expressing satisfaction with his brother.】
“The pressure is on!”
“Just a simple action of raising his hand to look at his watch and the line shows the brother’s affection for his younger brother.” Song Tie watched, hardly daring to breathe.
Putting herself in Chu Ming’s shoes, she might be overwhelmed by the other’s aura!
But will Chu Ming be overwhelmed?
【Clearly, not!】
【Chu Ming, playing Ming Tai, starts delivering his lines normally.】
【“I want to know the entire process of the dead spy plan!” Chu Ming states firmly.】
【“Why?”】
【“I should know!”】
【“Wouldn’t it be even more painful knowing it?”】
【Chu Ming’s eyes are firm, he grits his teeth slightly, “At least I should know why I’m suffering, why my comrades died!”】
【“Let me think.” Jin Dong, playing Ming Lou, sighs slightly with a furrowed brow, and after a moment he says, “Where should I begin?”】
【At this moment.】
【Chu Ming’s tone suddenly speeds up, becoming urgent, “Start from the beginning!”】
For a moment, Jin Dong was taken aback.
“Cut!”
Li Xue never expected that Jin Dong, an old actor, would actually be half a beat slower in his opponent scene with Chu Ming!
And not only was Chu Ming not overwhelmed, he actually seized the opportunity to turn the tables!