Chapter 176 Hairstyle Issues During Filming
Chapter 176
Since "Thousand Mountains", Lin Yuan has acted in many dramas and worked with many actors. To some extent, acting is indeed a job that occupies most of Lin Yuan's energy.
Each actor has their own unique style of acting, and if you observe carefully... it's actually quite amazing.
The vast majority of actors Lin Yuan has worked with are not beyond redemption in terms of acting skills. Some have mediocre talent, while others grasp things instantly. This is related to both aptitude and effort.
Zhongheng was one of the more talented among them.
He was probably very talented as a child star and developed his own unique acting style. However, as his popularity grew, his understanding of the roles changed, and he received formal training, Zhongheng's skills became more diverse and varied.
Once he started filming, he got into the habit of piling up scenes.
They cram all their current knowledge into a role without analyzing the specific context.
Huang Yawen clearly saw his problem, but the director was too lazy to teach him himself and passed the problem on to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan: "...Shouldn't I get double pay?"
“According to you, I should have one too,” He Xun added.
"Then go and talk to the director," Lin Yuan urged him.
He Xun: "...Why should I say it? Can't you go by yourself?"
The two started bickering, oblivious to everyone else around them.
The onlookers: "..."
It is said that Lin Yuan loves to argue with people.
It is said that He Xun is a super idiot and doesn't say a word on set.
Why are they... so different from what I imagined?
For Lin Yuan, teaching others is also a challenge. He can act without problems and see where Zhong Heng's problems lie, but asking him to correct them is quite difficult.
Fortunately, He Xun was beside him.
Perhaps because He Xun was also a professionally trained actor and had worked with child stars more than Lin Yuan, he was more likely to notice Zhong Heng's problems.
He didn't tell Zhongheng to imagine himself as a blank sheet of paper, but only that he shouldn't put on airs.
This is a common problem for actors who started as child stars.
Talented individuals are a minority; most people share common flaws.
"Lin Yuan." He Xun called out to Lin Yuan, and then gestured for Zhong Heng to sit next to him. "You demonstrate for Zhong Heng."
"Watch closely." He Xun nodded to Zhong Heng. "See how Lin Yuan acts."
Zhongheng immediately became interested.
The other actors in the "Magic Eye Detective" crew, whenever they weren't filming, all came over with great interest when they heard that Lin Yuan was going to play the role of Zhong Heng.
Lin Yuan: "..."
Before we knew it, a large crowd had gathered, and even director Huang Yawen looked over. Fortunately, the director only glanced at them and did not approach.
"You're putting a lot of pressure on me."
"What pressure could there be?" He Xun patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder. "Just do your best."
Lin Yuan still sported his green hair and was the most carefree person in the entire crew. Lu Zhuo was also originally a carefree person, and with this green hair, he looked even more unserious.
He hadn't changed his clothes either; today's T-shirt had popcorn chicken printed on the chest, fully demonstrating humanity's cruelty towards chickens.
Zhong Heng stared intently at Lin Yuan.
The role he played in "The Detective with the Magic Eye" probably doesn't showcase Lin Yuan's acting skills—the clip of Lin Yuan winning the Wall Award was even shown in class for students to watch.
Young actors, and even some middle-aged actors who are recognized as having good acting skills, are prone to overacting.
However, according to Zhong Heng's observation, what is most remarkable about Lin Yuan's performance in "Bloody Past" is that while portraying the character's mental breakdown, he did not overact.
Not at all. On the contrary, although the character was so heavy that it was suffocating, it never felt overacted or unrealistic.
That was a real, existing image.
So Zhongheng was quite curious about how Lin Yuan would play the simple role he was playing.
Opportunities to have a Walt Disney Award-winning actor give a lecture live are rare.
He took on the role in "The Detective with the Magic Eye," which made many people within his agency envious.
Besides the fact that the opportunity to work with Lin Yuan was rare, there's also a saying in the industry that actors who have worked with Lin Yuan tend to become famous.
While it may not be a huge hit, it could take their career to the next level.
Moreover, Lin Yuan doesn't get many acting roles, and if he misses this opportunity, he doesn't know when the next one will come.
"Begin!" He Xun shouted.
"Why should you be the one to start?" Lin Yuan was speechless. "Don't act like you're the director."
Despite his complaints, he still listened.
Zhong Heng plays a student named Yuan Ye, who is an innocent and kind-hearted person with an adventurous spirit, so he seems quite lively.
Zhongheng's problem is that he always plays a mature and composed character, no matter what role he plays.
It lacks the youthful spirit of young people.
As soon as Lin Yuan began his performance, Zhong Heng recognized that he was acting out the scene where Yuan Ye first met Lu Zhuo.
Lin Yuan's demeanor suddenly changed.
Lu Zhuo's image is portrayed as carefree and unrestrained, doing everything in a frivolous manner, unlike a normal person living in a normal world.
But now, his shoulders slump slightly, his steps are full of vigor, his face is slightly raised, and his face is full of the youthful smile of a college student.
In that instant, he looked as if he had become 10 years younger.
Not only was he young, but... Lu Zhuo's previously unapproachable image instantly shifted.
When Yuan Ye approached Lu Zhuo and struck up a conversation, he appeared energetic and guileless, with a clear and innocent look in his eyes.
Lin Yuan was several years older than the college students. Having worked in the entertainment industry for several years, he didn't have the innocence that students possessed. But at this moment, even though his hair color didn't look innocent at all, he still gave people a clear impression.
Eyes, movements, smile, gait... At this moment, Lin Yuan and Lu Zhuo were completely unrelated; he was Yuan Ye.
He portrayed Yuan Ye's character through subtle changes.
"Hello, do you need any help?"
When Lin Yuan delivered Yuan Ye's lines, Zhong Heng noticed that his tone and intonation were different.
Yuan Ye's tone was higher and his speech was faster; he was nothing like Lu Zhuo, who always did things slowly and unhurriedly.
These points combined constitute the complete Yuan Ye.
Zhong Heng was quite certain that Lin Yuan had probably not used more than 50% of his acting skills yet; this part was enough to showcase Yuan Ye for now.
Zhong Heng fell into deep thought.
In terms of appearance, he is more in line with the image of a college student than Lin Yuan, but in terms of temperament, Lin Yuan's performance just now completely outshone him.
So what exactly is the difference?
“You have a bad habit.” He Xun patted Zhong Heng’s shoulder, then pulled Lin Yuan over. “Did you notice anything during the comparison just now?”
Zhongheng looked somewhat bewildered, his brows furrowing as he pondered the matter.
Where?
He thought for a long time, but He Xun and Lin Yuan were not in a hurry; they just watched him with smiles.
Lin Yuan picked up his phone, probably playing some kind of game. In his usual state, Lin Yuan was quite relaxed, and his posture was very casual, without any airs of a big star.
"Am I overthinking this?" Zhong Heng asked.
He reflected on it seriously and realized that his bad habit was that when creating a character, he would pour all his emotions into the role.
Take Yuan Ye for example. He is a college student, so he has a simple personality and the courage to face danger. When Zhong Heng was acting, he would think about his personality, his courage, and his other traits. In fact, he could have started with one of these traits and gradually built them up, instead of showing so many traits all at once.
However, he seems to have presented various theories now, but the actual performance may not be like that.
He was a little envious of Lin Yuan; as an actor, he didn't have the same talent as Lin Yuan.
Many actors in the entertainment industry know Lin Yuan's rise to fame like the back of their hand. Everyone wants to be like Lin Yuan, believing that his success is due to both talent and amazing luck.
Although they had suffered before, their rise was so rapid that the previous period of dormancy seemed insignificant.
It's fair to say that if one could become as famous as Lin Yuan, many people would be willing to relive Lin Yuan's experience.
Unfortunately, there is only one Lin Yuan.
Zhongheng thought so too.
Although Lin Yuan also worked very hard, reading the script, memorizing lines, and immersing himself in the role, in this respect, he even surpassed some of the big-name actors that Zhong Heng had worked with.
But even those actors didn't have Lin Yuan's good luck.
For the past two years or so, Zhongheng has been troubled by his future development.
Among child stars, he is considered very lucky; he still has a strong presence even after growing up and has not faded into obscurity.
But now, he is facing competition from the adult world.
During their child star days, the young actors didn't bother each other. Zhong Heng was quite famous, and many production teams approached him to act. At that time, he had no shortage of roles to play.
No one would see him as a thorn in their side.
Things are different now. Zhong Heng is no longer the beloved little brother of the nation, but a young actor who has entered the game of chess.
The competition at this stage is quite fierce, with each company's newcomers vying for a share of the pie. Moreover, the competition in the entertainment industry is no longer limited to actors with formal training; everyone dreams of becoming an actor.
There are some resources that Zhongheng may not be able to obtain, even if he really wants them. In addition, he also has to guard against attacks from behind.
Zhongheng was always very cautious.
The two child stars he was familiar with both had their careers ruined after their sex scandals were exposed.
Audiences are willing to tolerate male actors who have been womanizers their whole lives, knowing that's their personality and not expecting them to change.
As for child stars like Zhong Heng, who have grown up in the public eye, the audience cannot accept that he will suddenly fall from grace.
Zhongheng is under a lot of pressure.
If he doesn't make it big, the media will publish articles about child stars who were amazing when they were young but have faded into obscurity as adults, and the management company will have high expectations for him.
He was torn about which path he should take.
Some people choose to become marketing gurus, showing their faces at various fashion events and creating romantic pairings, but Zhongheng doesn't want to do that.
He experienced too much of the darkness of the entertainment industry in his youth. If it weren't for his relatively firm character and his dream of becoming an actor, Zhong Heng has no doubt that he might have ruined himself.
What happened to his peers could happen to him as well.
In fact, Zhongheng really wants to become an actor like Lin Yuan.
He wasn't envious of Lin Yuan's popularity. As for the awards Lin Yuan had won, although he wanted them, his ambition hadn't reached that level. What he envied most was that Lin Yuan had already gained freedom at that age.
The most important thing is the ability to freely choose roles.
In Zhongheng's view, nothing else mattered.
Unfortunately, his acting skills are far from reaching Lin Yuan's level, and his career achievements are even further behind. He has not yet obtained the freedom that Lin Yuan possesses.
This is probably the tragedy of child stars.
Zhongheng still has these thoughts in mind. He accepted the role in "The Detective with the Magic Eyes," and his agency hopes that he can use this role to reach a higher level and completely shed the label of child star.
"It's not that easy," Zhong Heng could only sigh.
Lin Yuan's simple performance triggered his feelings of inferiority.
Zhongheng had already realized that the more anxious he was, the worse he would perform, and the worse he performed, the more anxious he would become.
He neither acted well nor maintained a good mindset.
Lin Yuan and He Xun probably figured out some of his thoughts, and they both comforted him, telling him to take it slow.
"Let's start by writing a short biography of the character," Lin Yuan said. "Make it as detailed as possible."
Zhongheng nodded.
Then, early the next morning.
"Are you better at playing child roles?" Before Zhong Heng could even greet Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan called out to him.
Zhong Heng didn't understand what Lin Yuan meant, and just nodded blankly.
Since he started as a child star, he is naturally better at playing leading roles as children.
Lin Yuan yawned, his eyes slightly bluish: "I watched your performance last night, and I think I understand the problem now."
Zhong Heng was stunned.
Lin Yuan spoke lightly, in a nonchalant tone, but Zhong Heng understood the meaning behind his words.
Actors' time is precious, especially for high-profile actors like Lin Yuan. Filming is already tiring enough, so everyone tries to rest whenever possible and won't waste time on others.
Lin Yuan rubbed his face and handed Zhong Heng a note: "He Xun and I came up with this together. Take a look and see if it works."
Zhongheng: "Thank you, Teacher Lin."
He didn't know how many of Lin Yuan's works he had read. It was only after seeing the contents of the note that Zhong Heng realized that Lin Yuan's observation of him was more extensive than he had imagined.
The other person seemed to have seen his breakout role as a child star and that hit drama from the last two years.
From Lin Yuan's perspective, his acting skills during his childhood were natural and effortless, while in his latest hit drama, his techniques became more complex.
A master like Lin Yuan would understand immediately.
Zhong Heng thanked him softly, feeling a warm feeling in his heart.
"Why are you suddenly being so friendly?" He Xun asked.
"It's not like it'll take much effort," Lin Yuan said. "Seeing that kid stuck here isn't good for our filming schedule either, is it?"
"Tsk." He Xun exclaimed, "You're such a nice person."
Lin Yuan wasn't immune to being hurt either; objectively speaking, his experiences in the entertainment industry were far more tragic than Zhong Heng's.
Generally speaking, people like Lin Yuan, once they gain power, become intolerant of others and are full of arrogance.
Lin Yuan is completely different.
This person is just too kind, too good to be true.
He had just been used by Liu Jingyi to gain popularity in the "Up in the Clouds" drama crew, to the point that he was scared of it. But as soon as he turned around, he started to be friendly to other people.
He Xun didn't know what to say.
Let this world not let Lin Yuan down.
Looking across the entire entertainment industry, Lin Yuan is truly a rare find.
He Xun had no worries about collaborating with Lin Yuan on "The Detective with the Magic Eye". Now, no one in the entertainment industry would bully him anymore, but He Xun still felt that working with Lin Yuan on "The Powerful Minister" was the happiest period of his life.
Not only because "The Powerful Minister" became a hit, but also because of Lin Yuan—Lin Yuan himself is more important than the fact that "The Powerful Minister" became a hit.
The atmosphere on set is very different when Lin Yuan is there.
He Xun has played the male lead many times, and he is naturally very comfortable in the production crews where he is the male lead. However... he still feels that sense of comfort when he works with Lin Yuan.
...
Filming for "The Detective with the Magic Eyes" is progressing slowly.
At first, the script wasn't particularly suspenseful, and the characters didn't know what they were going to encounter until the moment of crisis arrived—when no one could get out, and only by sacrificing themselves to control the mechanism could the others have a chance to survive.
However, in that instant, one of them was killed.
If the murders hadn't continued, everyone in this space would have just been suspicious of each other. However, the continued murders cast a shadow over the entire space.
What will happen next? Nobody knows.
What was the killer trying to do? Nobody knows for sure.
They entered the building, which was partly exposed above ground and partly underground. Shortly after they entered, they heard rapid explosions outside, like an earthquake or some kind of ongoing construction project.
But because of this explosion, a crisis has arrived—the building is gradually collapsing, seawater is about to flood in, and there is only one escape route, which is now blocked.
The script for "The Detective with the Magic Eyes" also seems to carry the flavor of Xuanqi. At the very beginning of this case, Lu Zhuo slowly asked everyone a question:
What kind of death do you hate the most?
Some answered dying in agony, some answered a car accident, some answered a slow death, and some answered drowning...
This seemed like a premonition, adding a touch of mystery to the character of Lu Zhuo.
Seven people came together for various reasons, and each of them began to reveal aspects that raised suspicion.
The first to die was one of the two students.
There was very little evidence because the murder and the explosion occurred almost simultaneously, and the killer did a very thorough job, leaving almost no useful evidence at the scene.
But the atmosphere inside the entire building was completely changed from that point on.
The first murder begins, casting a shadow.
The group couldn't believe that a murderer was lurking among them, and even more so, they couldn't believe that they were facing a survival crisis while also having to guard against a murderer lurking in the shadows.
"Who is the murderer? Teacher Lin, could you please tell us?"
Lin Yuan shrugged: "There's nothing I can do about that."
During this stage, the actors' scenes were filmed separately, and each actor had different performances in their own space. Lu Zhuo, on the other hand, always observed from the perspective of an observer.
To outsiders, his behavior might seem a bit eccentric, but it's one of Lu Zhuo's methods for collecting evidence.
Given that Lu Zhuo himself has no connection to this case, but his presence as a detective needs to be demonstrated, Lin Yuan can only continuously strengthen Lu Zhuo's personal character traits through performance.
Lin Yuan said that if Lu Zhuo were made gay or effeminate, the character would probably have a stronger presence.
“This is a commercial film, not an art film,” Huang Yawen said. “The protagonist’s image must be able to attract the audience.”
Lin Yuan: "...Are you sure a whole family of chickens will attract more viewers?"
Director Huang Yawen said seriously, "Don't underestimate fast food."
Lin Yuan now understood. The script did describe Lu Zhuo's personality, but it didn't mention his unusual fetish for chickens.
In other words, Lin Yuan's T-shirt probably reflects the director's personal aesthetic.
In Lin Yuan's opinion, "The Detective with the Magic Eye" was a very interesting script, but the filming process itself was tedious and boring.
In Lin Yuan's acting career, Lu Zhuo is not a particularly challenging role; he only needs to play the role well in a step-by-step manner.
When there were no scenes to film, Lin Yuan would move a small stool and quietly observe He Xun's performance.
In the script, He Xun plays the father of a family of three, and he is not the murderer—Lin Yuan can give you a spoiler here.
The reason this news was released is because He Xun himself will soon find out.
He received the second half of the script from the director.
He Xun: "...Hello?"
Seeing his expression, Lin Yuan chuckled to himself.
"Can you stop gloating?" He Xun couldn't stand it anymore.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't help it."
He Xun sighed and suddenly remembered that when the director asked him if he was willing to come to the "Magic Eye Detective" crew, he seemed to have told him that the filming time would not be too long.
At the time, He Xun didn't take those words to heart; he only remembered that he was going to work with Lin Yuan for the second time.
Looking back now, I realize that every word the director said was meaningful.
"Do you feel like you've been tricked?" Lin Yuan asked.
He Xun nodded vigorously: "I thought we'd be filming for quite a while."
"It's okay, you're not the first one to log off," Lin Yuan comforted him.
Thank you.
"You're welcome. I've always been this kind."
He Xun couldn't help but roll his eyes at Lin Yuan.
It's rare for him to portray a father in a film. In a crisis, he needs to protect his wife and children, but unexpectedly, he is also killed.
"Who is the murderer?" He Xun was going crazy.
To date, the brutal killer has murdered a third person, leading to suspicions that the building was created specifically to host this murderous spectacle.
Not only was his character killed off so quickly, but what made He Xun even more speechless was that he still didn't know who the murderer was.
Lin Yuan wouldn't say anything when asked; he kept the script hidden very well and kept his mouth shut.
He Xun tried to ask the director, but the director only said one thing—he would know when the movie was released.
Who doesn't know this?
The key issue is that he won't be able to wait until the movie is released.
He desperately wants to know the killer right now, immediately!
"Go ahead and guess, take your time. Actually, we already have a lot of clues." Lin Yuan repeated his previous statement.
“I’ve figured it out.” He Xun looked at Lin Yuan. “The detective you’re playing is pretty pathetic. Three people have died, and he still hasn’t found the killer. Don’t wait until everyone is dead.”
Lin Yuan calmly patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, the role you're playing is the last one."
He Xun: "..."
Hearing this, he felt no joy at all.
...
Lin Yuan's fans quickly realized that it was absolutely the right decision for him to take on the role in "The Detective with the Magic Eye".
When filming "Up in the Clouds," Lin Yuan didn't take many photos during the months he was on set, either to avoid suspicion or because he was afraid of Liu Jingyi's hype. Fans could only pick him out from group photos of the "Up in the Clouds" crew.
For example, the photos Lin Yuan posted on set of "Shang Qingyun" were not as good as his cameo appearance in "Jin Ge".
But it was different on the set of "The Detective with the Magic Eyes"—
Lin Yuan and He Xun have a series of photos together.
Although he was closest to He Xun, it was obvious to the naked eye that Lin Yuan had good relationships with the other actors in the crew. He had a photo with Zhong Heng, and even posted a photo of the director being held hostage by him and He Xun.
"Hilarious! So what exactly did the 'Up in the Clouds' production team do?"
Lin Yuan: I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm going to hide.
"It just dawned on me that Lin Yuan is said to be invincible in the entertainment industry, right? Who has he ever been afraid of? Even someone like Xu Lijia, Lin Yuan has always stood his ground, but in the end... hahaha, Lin Yuan isn't afraid of people being bad to him, he's just afraid of people being good to him."
"I sincerely hope that nothing else goes wrong after 'Up in the Clouds' airs, or we won't be able to handle it."
+1.
Fans quickly noticed that all the photos Lin Yuan posted had one thing in common—he was wearing a hat.
If he's wearing a hat, you can't tell what hairstyle he has.
"I hope he's not playing a bald guy."
"It's not that bad... He's called the Detective with the Magic Eye, not the Detective with the Demon Head."
"? The demon's head isn't bald, is it? You can still see from the photo that Lin Yuan should have hair."
"Could it be...the Mediterranean Sea?"
One fan raised a question.
Other fans: "That scene is too beautiful for me to watch."
"Even if it's photoshopped, I can't imagine Lin Yuan looking like he has a receding hairline. I'd rather he were bald."
"With the help of Teacher D, some operations were carried out... Aa ...
So what exactly is Lin Yuan's hairstyle?
As the fans discussed it, they eventually came to a conclusion—
Lin Yuan, I'll love you even if I'm bald.
He Xun laughed so hard he rolled on the ground, crowing all the while.
Lin Yuan couldn't help but kick him: "What's so funny? Is it that funny?"
"I was just moved by this deep love." He Xun patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder. "How about you try shaving your head bald?"
"I won't do it."
The fans' comments left Lin Yuan speechless. Although he wanted to explain, the problem was that the director didn't want to reveal Lu Zhuo's image too early.
But the fans clearly didn't stop—
On this day, Lin Yuan saw that the top comment on his Weibo was titled "Has Lin Yuan balded today?"
Some fans even changed their name to Mediterranean Kangaroo, or simply Groundhog.
In the comments section, fans freely speculated about Lin Yuan's new hairstyle, with many believing he was bald, and their reasons were quite valid.
Since the movie is called "The Detective with the Magic Eyes," in other words, the protagonist's eyes are enhanced.
Generally speaking, if the protagonist wants to gain something, he must inevitably lose something else.
He went bald, but he also became stronger. Isn't that a reasonable explanation?
Lin Yuan had no choice but to reply: "He's not bald."
"That's the Mediterranean? Oh my god!"
"The top of his head looks like a cultivated cornfield, like a cornfield mouse."
Lin Yuan: "?"
What's going on here?
Fans' imaginations ran wild, which in turn fueled the growing attention surrounding "The Detective with the Magic Eyes."
With He Xun also joining the cast, the collaboration between the two leads from "The Powerful Minister" has further amplified the buzz surrounding the show.
While Lin Yuan was diligently filming "The Detective with the Magic Eyes," "Bloody Past" finally had a new development—the movie's release date was set.
Whether this movie has a release date or not is not important. It's obviously the kind of movie that the general public doesn't like. However, as a rare Wolverine Award winner, Lin Yuan's acting in it has received a lot of praise, so the audience will inevitably be curious about it.
In particular, Lin Yuan has a huge fan base supporting him.
The publisher has high expectations for "Bloody Past", mainly because of Lin Yuan.
The distributors had a very optimistic plan: the ticket price for the movie "Bloody Past" was only slightly higher than that for the album "1895," and Lin Yuan's fans bought hundreds of thousands or even millions of copies. These were real numbers that everyone could see.
Lin Yuan's fans have this kind of purchasing power.
As long as fans are willing to support "Bloody Past", the production company doesn't have high requirements. Buying a few hundred thousand copies is enough, which would amount to tens of millions in box office revenue.
Lin Yuan: "..."
The idea is wonderful, but the key point is that movies that rely on fans to support their box office usually don't last.
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Author's Note: It's here!!! [Sprinkling flowers]
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