Chapter 219 Filming + Music: The Terrifying Lin Yuan
Chapter 219
Before filming "My Home", Lin Yuan researched a lot of information and did a lot of research in order to understand the psychological state of the character of the older brother.
Once Lin Yuan is engaged in his work, he finds it enjoyable and peaceful.
This occasionally makes his friends think he's weird.
Does anyone really enjoy their work?
"Terrifying indeed."
This role was selected by Feng from a bunch of offers. The production team had given Lin Yuan the script a long time ago, but they didn't expect Lin Yuan to respond.
As a result... Lin Yuanzhen actually made the call.
Everyone from the producer to the director was shocked.
Coincidentally, the role Lin Yuan had his eye on hadn't been finalized yet, but after negotiating with the production team, he confirmed his start date.
Upon arriving at the film set, Lin Yuan discovered that he was the only big star in the "My Home" crew.
The character's screen time was less than a month. Because the script mainly consisted of family matters, the filming cost was very low. There weren't many scenes related to Lin Yuan, so filming wasn't very difficult for him.
All he had to play was the role of an unloved child.
This child seems unable to experience external emotions; however, even animals can feel love or the lack thereof, let alone humans.
The temperature difference was so obvious.
Moreover, he had experienced love to some extent before his younger brother was born.
Most of the time, this character is very quiet. He is unable to give others the emotional response they need. Because of this, his parents are always in a state of collapse. Only his grandmother loves him, but she cannot stop him from doing things that are even more devastating at times.
However, the younger brother, who was born with anticipation and was loved, was also unhappy in this family.
The actor who plays the younger brother is named Wen Shen. He is 27 years old this year, a few years older than the character he plays. Lin Yuan plays the older brother, who is 30 years old in the movie. The younger brother he plays has just graduated from university and is full of boundless expectations for the future.
However, his hopes could never be fulfilled, because his family was always dragging him back to the harsh reality.
The older brother is calm, occasionally going crazy, while the younger brother's heart has long since collapsed—his birth meant he had to bear a huge burden, one that he simply couldn't handle.
In the script of "My Home", Lin Yuan and Wen Shen have many scenes together.
Facing Lin Yuan, such a famous actor, Wen Shen felt immense pressure.
When he accepted the role in "My Home," he only felt that it was a low-budget film that would be challenging for him, but he never imagined that one day, his co-star would be Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan's joining the cast was quite dramatic. Who could have predicted that he would take a liking to the role of the older brother at first sight?
It is said that many film crews are lining up to wait for him, including many films by renowned directors.
Lin Yuan just happened to choose "My Home".
To be honest, after hearing the news that Lin Yuan had taken on the role of the older brother, Wen Shen fell into the doubt of "Am I about to become famous?"
Actors who have worked with Lin Yuan, regardless of their previous level of fame, have indeed become famous.
After Lin Yuan joined the crew, he couldn't help but secretly observe him.
First and foremost, their attitude—absolutely impeccable.
Lin Yuan was so quiet that it was as if he wasn't a big shot at all; his focused demeanor only surprised him.
Secondly, there's the acting – when the other person is opposite him, Wen Shen really feels completely crushed.
His description is not an exaggeration at all.
The older brother is always innocent, and the younger brother is always angry. When "My Home" was first being filmed, Wen Shen's understanding of the younger brother's role was not deep enough.
He himself hasn't figured out how to present this character yet.
But the first scene has already begun, and the first scene is his scene with Lin Yuan.
Then—Lin Yuan pulled him into the family depicted in the script.
The dilapidated house was just enough for one family to establish themselves in the city.
Whether the sky is blue or gray, the area under the eaves is always shrouded in a gray haze.
A worn-out door curtain, dusty windows, and ordinary parents.
He was enjoying the vibrant world of university, but once he returned home, his mood was gloomy.
But some people know absolutely nothing.
Anger was suddenly ignited.
By the time Wen Shen realized what was happening, he had completely adopted the mindset of his younger brother.
All he could do was be angry.
Why is his family like this? Why were they allowed to bring him into this world? Why does he have to live this kind of life?
If he has never seen or experienced anything, like this fool, then it doesn't matter.
But he had experienced the glamorous world outside and witnessed truly happy families.
He can't take the postgraduate entrance exam or advance his career because he doesn't have the money.
He couldn't make any promises to the girl because he had no money.
He couldn't even escape.
Because he wasn't cruel enough.
Wen Shen can understand his younger brother's anger; he just lacks a catalyst.
The image of the older brother that Lin Yuan presented fueled his anger.
Because of the other person's existence, one can never escape, suffocating as if trapped in a cage.
However, the other party understands nothing and knows nothing. Even if he harbors so much anger, the other party cannot sense it or process it.
One second Lin Yuan was sitting quietly, discussing the details of the script with the screenwriter, and the next second he was completely possessed by the character.
He looks like a normal person, and he's not badly dressed, but once you make eye contact with him, you don't even need to hear him say anything to know that he's not normal.
The key question is—how did Lin Yuan manage to switch so quickly, as if he were a completely different person?
When acting opposite someone, he seemed to be influenced by that person and got into character very quickly.
Speaking of which, he was acting opposite Lin Yuan, but in the script of "My Home", the younger brother and older brother are essentially unable to communicate. Even at the end of the script, when everything is settled, the two brothers still cannot communicate.
Even in this state of non-communication, Lin Yuan was still able to get him into character.
"Terrifying indeed," Wen Shen exclaimed.
On one day, Lin Yuan discussed the script with the screenwriter and quickly got into character. The next day, the producer discussed investment issues with Lin Yuan. Shortly after, the director announced the start of filming, and Lin Yuan once again quickly immersed himself in the role of the older brother.
Wen Shen: "..."
Truly terrifying.
Before this collaboration, Wen Shen had already learned about Lin Yuan's strengths and achievements, and he knew all the awards Lin Yuan had won by heart.
And... he even sang Lin Yuan's songs at a karaoke bar.
He knew Lin Yuan was very powerful, but he never imagined that the other party could be this powerful.
The cast and crew of "My Home" are currently being kept secret. After all, it's a low-budget film and hasn't attracted much attention; only a few people close to the main creators know about it.
Wen Shen's friends outside the entertainment circle asked him about his experience working with Lin Yuan.
Wen Shen honestly replied, "It feels like drowning."
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"It's very painful, but I have to find a way to save myself."
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"Anyway, it's very exciting." Wen Shen sighed. "I have to use all the knowledge I've learned and my previous filming experience, but it's still not enough."
Although Lin Yuan wasn't much older than him, Wen Shen felt as if Lin Yuan had decades more filming experience than him.
Lin Yuan stood like a mountain blocking his way.
If Wen Shen were to give up on himself, he wouldn't see Lin Yuan as an obstacle; however, he happens to be an actor with a strong sense of self-respect.
So when the audience watches this movie, they can't feel like they're on a roller coaster, and his acting can't seem too tragic.
After filming of "My Home" was completed and Wen Shen returned to his daily routine, he realized that he had lost a full 10 pounds compared to before filming began.
"How could you lose so much weight? Have you been eating?"
"I did eat," Wen Shen thought. He was probably just too tired. Physically, he was okay; there were no fight scenes in "My Home," so he didn't have to suffer that kind of hardship, but mentally...
He used up so many brain cells trying to figure out the character that he felt he had never been so tired since he entered the industry.
Moreover, he often requires himself to repeat things over and over again, rehearsing repeatedly before filming and then checking the results after filming.
The effort I put into the character turned into lost weight.
Is working with big-name actors really that scary?
“Cooperating with Lin Yuan is quite terrifying,” Wen Shen sighed. “If I have the chance next time, I would like to continue again.”
Upon hearing Wen Shen's words, the agent couldn't help but whistle.
It's certainly a good thing that his own artist has this kind of self-awareness, but... he couldn't help but wonder just how terrifying Lin Yuan was in his actor form.
“He’s not scary in other people,” Wen Shen concluded, “but his acting skills are scary.”
"You can imagine."
Lin Yuan did not require his co-stars to meet his standards, yet he would inspire them without them even realizing it.
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The filming of "My Home" took more than a month. During this time, Lin Yuan was not disturbed by anyone. After filming was completed, Lin Yuan and Feng Zeng discussed various details of the concert preparation.
The venue and number of sessions have been determined, with five sessions tentatively scheduled.
"Why don't you go to a music festival first and see the feedback?" Feng Zeng suggested.
If Lin Yuan only acts in TV dramas and movies, his agent has no worries about his popularity. But concerts are a different matter, and the agent can't say for sure whether fans will be willing to pay for them.
Many big-name singers also started by building their popularity at music festivals before gradually moving on to concerts.
"Okay." Lin Yuan agreed, and Feng Zeng immediately finalized the performance time for him.
From then on, Lin Yuan's daily routine consisted of finalizing concert arrangements while practicing his vocals by yelling and shouting.
He also started practicing his guitar.
Lin Yuan's participation in the music festival was naturally not kept secret from the media. The media, which tends to pour cold water on things, said that Lin Yuan was so immersed in the world of music that he couldn't extricate himself, and that he was probably just letting loose.
Then they concluded that Lin Yuan didn't like acting at all.
The example cited was an interview where Lin Yuan described how agonizing it was to film "Bloody Past".
Lin Yuan: "..."
He decided to ignore it and continued yelling and screaming.
Soon after, the lineups for several music festivals held in the first half of the year were officially announced.
Lin Yuan was prominently listed.
Lin Yuan's acquaintances were also present at the event in April, and Tian Yi contacted Lin Yuan immediately upon seeing the news.
Both of them thought the other was the type who only did concerts, but they never expected to meet at a music festival.
Tian Yi had already participated in several music festivals, so Lin Yuan unceremoniously asked him to help him out.
“No problem.” Tian Yi readily agreed.
It's worth mentioning that this is Lin Yuan's first time participating in a music festival. Although he has a high status in the entertainment industry, he is just a novice at music festivals.
The organizers bolded and highlighted the names of the other singers, and Lin Yuan was supposed to receive the same treatment, but he refused.
The main concern is that he's worried his skills are too poor for this kind of completely open-air performance, and he'll only embarrass himself.
Lin Yuan still has some idol image to maintain.
"You need to have more confidence in yourself," Tian Yi encouraged him. "What do you have to do with the dishes? Absolutely not!"
“I think it’s very relevant,” Lin Yuan said. “Once I start practicing guitar, I’ll gain a lot of confidence.”
He continued practicing his guitar with exaggerated shouts, completely unaware that his participation would cause the tickets for these music festivals to sell out.
"...Who understands? I didn't see Lin Yuan's name at all."
"Hehe, I habitually look at the ones with big fonts, and since none of them are interesting to me, I just ignore them. Now I can't even buy tickets, even though it's so close to my house!!"
"I feel nothing but hatred! Nothing but hatred. Why did you do this to me?"
"Next time, please enlarge the font ten thousand times, okay? Tickets cost 180 yuan each to see Lin Yuan, this kind of good thing has to be known by the whole world, okay?"
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