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In the movie "Burning Sun" and "Shadow" in which one person plays two roles, Deng Chao tried more possibilities in performance.
There were many labels that could be attached to Deng Chao, and he chose to accept them all.
This "super brother", as others call it, is always the most "enthusiastic", "active" and "relaxed" one in public. Few actors are like him, who does not like to hide and is not hesitant to let others know the real self. There is no limit of "can or can’t say" when talking to him, he will try to consider the problem from the perspective of others, and the answer given is not extremely conclusive. Even if you ask him "there are some audiences who think differently about your comedy", he will shyly touch his forehead and say slightly "ashamed", "Is that right? Then I will try to adjust it next time (laughs)."
Perhaps, this is the root of everyone’s comfort with him. Where he is, there is always laughter. Instead, he believes that he has been healed by others, and he is very grateful to the people around him. "What I consider most is not the outcome of things, but whether I love this job, whether I am really happy and happy when I do it, and I also believe that this happiness can be passed on."
"I don’t think I’m crazy," he said of others who think he’s "too crazy" at times. There are many people around who are more crazy than me and work harder than me. They all help me and help me carry a lot. "Deng Chao paused for a few seconds and said:" Maybe I have a better rhythm? Doing what I like and finding the target will keep pulling the bow. To be honest with you, I’m very happy. "
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Working with Liu Heng is a blessing
After "My Hometown and Me," Deng Chao finally has a new work. In the movie "You Are My Light," which was released on February 25, he starred as Sun Yutong, a village cadre who contributed to poverty alleviation. "How beautiful it would be if I could be a light for others. I remember once going to the village to participate in poverty alleviation activities and meeting many village cadres. It was really not easy for them. Yutong represents a kind of dedication, which is exchanged for great love with the sacrifice of a small family. I acted with respect, and I also performed with respect." In addition to the attraction of the role, Deng Chao agreed to participate without saying a word, there is also his feelings for Liu Heng, a producer and screenwriter. He regards the other party as a life mentor, and it is a blessing to work with Liu Heng. Especially at many critical moments in Deng Chao’s life and when he encountered problems, Liu Heng could give him important guidance.
The first collaboration between the two began with the TV series "Young Son of Heaven" broadcast in 2003, which was also Deng Chao’s famous work.
During filming, Liu Heng’s father died and left the script behind, so he went to the crew to write the script and serve as the chief director. Liu Heng recalled that after his father left, he wrote his sadness into the script and lines, and the separation between Emperor Shunzhi and his mother, and the death of Concubine Dong E, all revealed his grief and grief when facing the death of his relatives. "Deng Chao and I said that as long as we can make the audience feel the same pain, it is valuable." Recalling that time, Liu Heng lamented, "The child [Deng Chao] was so young at that time, and I actually ran to tell him this." He remembered that at that time, Deng Chao nodded fiercely and immediately threw himself into the shooting.
Looking back at "Young Son of Heaven", Liu Heng would still be moved by Deng Chao’s performance: "I told him at the time’your performance is too good ‘, but he just said very humbly, it was because of your advice, teacher." At that time, Deng Chao had just walked out of the school gate and knew nothing. Senior Liu Heng shared it without reservation, which surprised him and made up his mind to play in the hearts of the audience.
Liu Heng also never hid his recognition of Deng Chao, evaluating him as a talented actor, "At that time, he was only in his twenties, but there were many children who had received professional training. Why was he so’stable ‘? Can he eat this scene? He has a very keen intuition, can subconsciously grasp the scale and strength of the performance, and he is willing to think and ponder, so until now, he has been in a mature and wise golden state, which is also logical."
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Learn to reflect and don’t take yourself seriously
After years, Deng Chao couldn’t seem to figure out which period he started from, and found his own creative habits, making the state of the character the norm in his life. When he first debuted, someone praised him for playing a young emperor very well, but he didn’t "lose focus" because of this, he only knew to invest, invest, and invest again in the role.
The filming location of the movie "You Are My Light" was in Yunnan, where he had filmed the movie "Passing Through Your World" and "Li Mi’s Conjecture", where he was the leading actor for the first time. Returning to this city that had been too tied to it, Deng Chao felt at ease and relaxed every time the plane landed.
He always remembered that at the age of 26, he and Xiao Zhou (Zhou Xun), Lao Cao (Cao Baoping), and the crew of "Li Mi’s Conjecture" ate small mushroom pots, drank small wine, and danced around the green lake hand in hand. This scene was defined by him as a beautiful moment in life. Later, Xin Xiaofeng in "Burning Sun", one of the people in "Shadow" played the governor’s son Yu, Shadow Jingzhou… Deng Chao said that he was not a person who valued "results". Most of the scenes that stayed in TV and movies that made people enjoy and memorable for a long time were not the effects he deliberately created. "The taste of play is less and less important, and I want the taste of people more."
Nowadays, Deng Chao also often laments that many changes he did not expect, including the fact that his performances can inspire others, which makes him extremely gratified. Not long ago, he met a technical coach and mentioned to him about his favorite TV series "You Are My Brother," in which Deng Chao’s humming "It’s not that I don’t understand, the world is changing quickly" even changed the other party’s attitude towards life. "My mind was instantly pulled back to more than 20 years ago, and the scene was improvised. So, you can’t even think of the inadvertent behavior that may affect someone’s life or a certain stage. He feels that the person he sees in the scene is you, and you can give him strength through your role. Everywhere, whether it is my fans, fans, or audience who love to watch variety shows, I will use my work to influence them, and I will also gain warmth because of it. They are my light. "
Yu Baimei, a screenwriter and director who has been with Deng Chao for 20 years, also felt the change in him. "After 40, Deng Chao has become good at reflection. We will summarize the previous problems and start with the mentality of a newcomer. He will face himself directly and be more humble. What a joy to know where you still need to improve." Yu Baimei said that "close comrades" are the best way to describe his relationship with Deng Chao. No matter how big the setback is, they will also support each other: "Compared with the high spirits when he first debuted, he is less and less serious about himself now. When he puts down all the shells, he will pay more and more attention to the essence of things. He is already very good, but he will tell you with his actions that he can be better."
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The joy of variety shows and comedies should be cherished
In recent years, variety shows have approached audiences at a breakneck pace. Whether it is the old Deng in "Run" or the big brother who travels outdoors with his brothers in "Hahahaha", variety shows have become another stage for Deng Chao to release his nature.
He also unreservedly presented his truest side to the public, but while enjoying it, it also attracted criticism. "Excessive variety show exposure is a waste for actors" "The closer the distance, the lower the credibility of film and television characters", Deng Chao actually had an answer in his heart: "It won’t be a waste, everything I do is not a waste. Variety shows actually take up the least of my time. I don’t know many settings, that is, I really welcome the show, and I am too happy and enjoy it too much. Of course, I also accept all the doubts that the audience will have. I think they have all gained a worthy Deng Chao. There are also people who will say, "Why do you make so many variety shows?" But why don’t you export so much happiness? There are so many good opportunities to release myself, why don’t I cherish it? "
Just as he is willing to try comedy and wants to pass on the laughter to the public, it has always been Deng Chao’s dream to make good comedies. He and Yu Baimei have made several films at a time, including the unconventional "Breaking Up Master" and the "Villain Angel" with different voices. They have seen the differences in the world and learned to reflect on their own shortcomings, but they have never given up the courage to continue trying. "I realized early on that it is difficult to satisfy everyone in anything, and I will respect the different voices of the audience. They are not satisfied, and they also urge me to work hard for my target (goal)." The tone reveals the obsession that will never give up the goal they have identified.
Asked if he would "disappear" for a few years in the future because of a character, Mr. Deng said: "The real world is that everyone trains differently, and we have to learn to embrace more possibilities. For example, I have been working on’Chinese Ping Pong ‘for more than four years, which is probably a kind of’disappearance’. Some projects will be very smooth and can be made quickly, and the audience will like it very much. Some will take a long time to prepare, and there will be a very long dormant period. I am not a consequentialist, I just want today to be better than yesterday."
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I met every character with trepidation
New Beijing News: Have you ever encountered confusion in your performance? For example, when facing characters, there will be tension and some kind of pressure.
Deng Chao: Yes, every character will make me feel terrified when they are placed in front of me, after all, they are a living person. For most roles, actors cannot have the same experience, and they cannot simply think about their occupation, name, and age. There is no "I" in front of the character, and they must deeply enter the other party to know how he is formed and why he does it.
New Beijing News: Although you have received a lot of recognition in your performance, your role still puts you under a lot of pressure?
Deng Chao: Yes, every time I create a character, I have trouble sleeping and eating. Every character I receive, whether long or short, more or less, is a "terrifying" beginning for me. I will be very pressured to do this, and I will try my best to do it well.
New Beijing News: Won’t you feel tired?
Deng Chao: No, it’s just the fun of acting. Just like in "Galaxy Tutoring School", your goal is your target. The training you do, the role you play, and all the efforts you put in are your arrows. If you don’t even have a target, what’s the point of pulling your bow every day? With this goal, you can find your way. Besides, what you do is still what you like, and you still feel tired and afraid? How could it be? You will definitely rush forward without hesitation.
New Beijing News: Variety shows often partner with young people. Is there any pressure?
Deng Chao: I need to be young. After all, the world is for young people. I need to know what they are doing, what they are thinking, and what they are paying attention to. I want to be as young as them (laughs). Especially since I am 43 years old, my reserves are limited. I must embrace young people and learn from them.
New Beijing News: Do you consider yourself a social maniac?
Deng Chao: I don’t know either, but I’m learning and I find myself slowly becoming an adjective. I think it seems to mean something, but at the same time I ask and reflect, "Am I like this?"
New Beijing News: Your circle of friends is very wide. Have you ever made any compromises due to favors?
Deng Chao: No, I want to work hard to do these things well, because it is not easy for everyone to ask you. On this basis, I believe that everyone has thought of everything you can think of. As long as the other party speaks, I will go. If you need my help, I will help.
New Beijing News: You often surf 5G on social media without setting too many restrictions on yourself.
Deng Chao: In fact, I was late to social media, not the first one. At first, people around me said, "You must open this, this is very good." My idea at the time was, "Why should I share my personal space with everyone? It’s not good to be a little distant from the audience?"… So people really change, and I’m actually like this now. Everyone always wants to hold me down and not post too much (laughs). But the reason why I share it is because I did find joy here. It was so fun to interact with everyone, and I started to be naughty.
New Beijing News: The audience is looking forward to seeing you and Sun Li collaborate again in the work. Is there still a chance?
Deng Chao: Well, fulfill your wish immediately.
Writing/Reporter, Zhou Hui Xiaowan, Photographer/Reporter, Guo Yanbing