Chapter 201: Can it really be done like this?

"What a trashy production crew! Do they think they're some kind of hot commodity?!"

"What's wrong with this terrible production crew? Suddenly they stopped filming, suddenly they changed actors? Is this some kind of family-run operation?"

"Hehe, didn't the person upstairs notice? Investors withdrew their funds, Lin Yan'an and Pei Xubai withdrew from Xingchen Entertainment, how many investors are left? It's just Lin Yan'an, the Pei family father and son and that agent, they're all from the same family, it's just a family business."

"No, you're out of touch. It seems like this production team has a few more investors besides them."

"There's nothing to it. Who cares about these things anyway? I just want to know how much trouble this production crew is causing, and what the final outcome will be!"

"The Legend of the Green Robe is doomed to flop! The internal situation is chaotic. They rewrote the script after filming so many takes, wasting my brother's time for months. In the end, they even kicked my brother out! What a piece of trash!"

"Has Lin Yan'an run out of ideas? He's resorting to torturing actors because he can't write good scripts?"

"Well, I'll just say this out of the blue, I heard it's a ghost story on set..."

"What nonsense are you talking about? How come so many other film crews are fine, but this one is?"

"Exactly! I clearly heard that it was Pei Xubai who requested the script changes!"

"Oh, Mr. Pei, the great movie star? You're already starring and you still want to make changes? What, you think you don't have enough screen time? How shameless of you to steal the spotlight from the newcomers!"

"Hehe, of course the great actor Pei doesn't need to, but the second-generation Pei does. I heard he doesn't have many scenes in it, so how can he not get more screen time?"

Zhong Wan...

She was speechless as she looked at the messages on her phone.

This is nothing more than making something out of nothing.

She didn't know if Lin Yan'an had any fans, but she knew that these remarks would definitely provoke dissatisfaction from Pei Xubai's fans and Pei Xingyu's fans.

Pei Xubai's fans are relatively mature, and most of them are in a wait-and-see state or respond rationally: "Trust Teacher Pei and wait for official news."

Pei Xingyu's fans are quite different. Pei Xingyu himself is a top star with a huge fan base. They are young and highly active. In addition, his straightforward personality has given his fans a bit of a protective and unruly attitude. It is said that fans resemble their idols, and his fans are a perfect example of this.

When the fans saw comments insulting his father, his uncle, and himself, they instantly erupted.

"Where did this nobody come from, causing trouble here? Whose fault is it that he got rejected because of his poor acting skills?"

"Exactly, how dare his fans cheer for him? They have no shame."

"Hilarious! Do they really think the film crew is a kindergarten? They can't even change actors if they're not a good fit?"

"What's wrong with a family workshop? Go ahead and set one up if you dare!"

"And that lousy company, I think they should have withdrawn a long time ago!"

Several fan groups were arguing and bickering, repeatedly trending on social media.

The hashtags #Qingshanke#, #Qingshanke Midway Through the Production#, #Pei Xingyu's Fans Arguing with People#, #XXX's Fans Questioning the Production Team#, #Qingshanke Family Workshop# and others took turns appearing on the list, causing a great uproar on the internet.

Just as the public outcry was escalating, the official account of "Qingshan Ke" (青衫客), which had been dormant for a long time, suddenly made a move, issuing a statement in response:

[Official Account of "The Green-Robed Swordsman" (V)]:

Explanation regarding the recent production halt and personnel adjustments:

Recently, the "Qingshan Ke" project has received close attention from a wide audience and the media. Regarding the suspension of filming and the adjustment of some actors, we would like to make the following unified statement:

1. Regarding the project suspension: In pursuit of higher artistic quality and historical authenticity, the production team has decided to undertake a profound script overhaul and artistic upgrade. This suspension is based on our utmost responsibility towards the work, aiming to allow for thorough refinement and ultimately present a more profound and impactful masterpiece. We firmly believe that this brief pause is for a more brilliant future.

2. Regarding Scene Reconstruction and Investment: To perfectly recreate the historical appearance and provide viewers with an immersive viewing experience, we have initiated a large-scale real-scene construction project. The production art team, in collaboration with several historical consultants and ancient architecture experts, is preparing to replicate core historical scenes one-to-one, striving for meticulous attention to detail. We will utilize real-scene shooting to the greatest extent possible, abandoning the original reliance on convenient green screens, ensuring that every frame carries the weight and authenticity of history.

3. Regarding personnel adjustments: As the creative strategy has deepened and improved, the new creative direction has placed higher standards on actors' historical knowledge, cultural literacy, character understanding, and artistic expression. After careful evaluation and friendly consultation, our working relationships with some actors have been properly terminated in accordance with the contract. We sincerely thank them for their previous efforts and contributions, and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

4. Regarding the current progress: Currently, screenwriter Lin Yan'an is in seclusion, working closely with invited historical consultants and experts to refine the script. The entire core cast is also in seclusion, honing their acting skills and studying historical materials. We are committed to faithfully recreating the historical spirit and conveying the spirit of the times in every detail.

5. Regarding external concerns: We understand the concerns and questions from all sectors, but we earnestly request that you give our creative process the necessary space and patience. Artistic creation requires focus and reflection, and all decisions are based solely on the final quality of the work. We respect history, value art, and strive to live up to the expectations of our audience.

6. Regarding the project name: To accurately reflect the core spirit and grand narrative of the film, the original project "The Man in Green Robes" has been officially renamed "Records of Folk Customs: The Great Tang Dynasty" effective immediately. We will no longer be limited to writing personal legends, but strive to depict a magnificent panorama of the lives of ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty and listen to the echoes from the depths of history.

Where there is ingenuity, even the most difficult things can be accomplished.

The production team of "Folk Customs Records: The Great Tang Dynasty" will uphold its original aspirations and forge ahead with the utmost sincerity and reverence to create a work that can stand the test of time, recreating the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty and listening to the echoes of folk customs.

Stay tuned.

— Respectfully presented by the production team of "Folk Customs Records: The Great Tang Dynasty Chronicles".

This statement immediately went viral across the internet!

The statement did not shy away from any questions; on the contrary, it responded to all the doubts with extreme candor and confidence.

The statement, especially with its phrases like "profound script rewriting and artistic upgrade," "large-scale set construction," "one-to-one replication of core historical scenes," and "special historical consultants," instantly imbued the production team with an air of sophistication.

but……

"Holy crap! This statement is something else! It looks really impressive!"

"Live-action shooting? A 1:1 replica?! They've really gone all out! Are they that rich? Or have they actually found new investors?"

"Lin Yan'an is in seclusion for advanced studies? Pei Xubai and other core actors are also in seclusion for training? This attitude! I love it!"

"The Records of Folk Customs: The Rhapsody of the Tang Dynasty? This title immediately broadens the scope! It's no longer about individual heroes, but about focusing on people's livelihoods?"

"My God! What do you mean by 'precisely embodying' and 'grand spirit'? And you say it's no longer limited to writing personal legends, but strives to depict a magnificent panorama of the lives of ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty?! What does this mean?! A movie is only so long, how can it possibly cover all of this?"

"Wow!!! That's awesome! Did they switch from movies to TV series?"

"No way? You can do that?"

Public opinion reversed instantly, and expectations and discussion levels rose rather than fell.

Seeing this, Zhong Wan couldn't help but feel puzzled.