[Foreword: Dreaming back to the Grand View Garden in the mist]
In the cracks of time and space where light and shadow are intertwined, a piece of news exploded like thunder - Zheng Xiaolong, the master of national drama who weaves love and hatred with court power, wants to touch the untouchable literary pinnacle, "Dream of Red Mansions"! This is not only a grand event in the film and television industry, but also an earthquake in the hearts of countless book fans and drama fans.
People have speculated that the director, who shocked the world with Zhen Huan's frightening steps in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and Miyue's iron-blooded tenderness in "The Legend of Miyue", will use the lens language to unravel the intricate emotional maze of Cao Xueqin's pen? What's even more remarkable is that his old partner, the flowing purple who weaves the harem with words, wrote again, vowing to restore a "Dream of Red Mansions" that is both faithful to the original and full of new ideas. This can't help but make people wonder, when the classical meets the modern, when the text meets the image, what kind of sparks will collide?
[Act I: The Return of the Master, Reshaping the Classics]
When it comes to Zheng Xiaolong, who doesn't know? In the vast starry sky of domestic dramas, he is a bright star, illuminating half of the costume dramas with his unique vision and exquisite skills. From the palace fighting drama in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" to the legend of Miyue growing from a weak woman to an iron lady step by step in "The Legend of Miyue",
He has always been able to accurately capture the delicate emotions under the dust of history and turn them into gripping stories on the screen. Now, he chooses to set his sights on "Dream of Red Mansions", a classic that has been remade countless times, but has always been difficult to surpass. This is a big gamble, but also an artistic leap, can Zheng Xiaolong once again prove his power of "turning stones into gold" and let "Dream of Red Mansions" bloom with new brilliance on the soil of the new era?
[Act II: The screenwriter joins hands again to paint the Dream of Red Mansions]
Liuyu Purple, this name is almost equivalent to a guarantee of quality for fans of "The Legend of Zhen Huan". With delicate and nuanced brushstrokes, she vividly portrays the love, hatred, and hatred of harem women, making people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and experienced that treacherous history.
This time he teamed up with Zheng Xiaolong again, and there was no need to say much between the two, and they could read each other's intentions with one look. Liu Liuzi said that this adaptation will be an affectionate tribute to the original work, from every detail of the script to every look of the characters, it will strive to be accurately restored, and at the same time integrate modern aesthetics, so that the story of "Dream of Red Mansions" will be closer to the hearts of contemporary audiences. Such a commitment has undoubtedly made countless book fans and drama fans excited, looking forward to that emotional feast across time and space.
[Act III: The characters are rising, who is in charge of the ups and downs?] 】
As the news of the casting gradually surfaced, a discussion about who would play the classic role in "Dream of Red Mansions" intensified. Liu Haocun, the new generation of Xiaohua, was nominated to play the role of the little girl with his fresh and refined temperament.
Her appearance is like a gust of fresh wind, blowing away people's traditional perception of the image of the little maid, and people can't help but look forward to how she can interpret that innocence and tenacity. And Chen Duling, the actress who has attracted much attention in recent years, has a name with
Lin Daiyu is closely connected. Although her appearance may be different from the description of the original book, her unique charm and temperament make people believe that she can give Lin Daiyu a new life, showing an image of Lin Daiyu who is both delicate and resolute.
As for Xiao Zhan, the appearance of this top male star undoubtedly adds more highlights to the casting. His acting skills are obvious to all, but the fit between his image and Jia Baoyu has become the focus of heated discussions. There are concerns that he will not be able to fully integrate into that classical world,
Some people also expect him to make up for the lack of image with his acting skills and bring an unexpected surprise. And Jiang Xin, as a leader among Mesozoic actresses, her name is closely associated with the role of Wang Xifeng. Her acting skills are deep and powerful, and whether she can fully interpret Wang Xifeng's shrewdness and pungency has become the most concerned issue.
[Act IV: Lessons from the Past, Teachers from the Future]
Looking back on the past, the road to film and television adaptation of "Dream of Red Mansions" was not all smooth sailing. Some versions have been criticized for their rough production, while others have struggled to penetrate people's hearts due to aesthetic deviations.
Especially Li Shaohong's version of "The New Version of Dream of Red Mansions", although the lineup is luxurious, it fails to fully meet the audience's expectations in terms of plot and character building. These lessons from the past undoubtedly sounded the alarm for Zheng Xiaolong's version of "Dream of Red Mansions". How to innovate while respecting the original? How to win the audience's approval while ensuring the quality of production? These questions are testing Zheng Xiaolong and his team.
[Act V: Expectation and Doubt Coexist, Can the Classics Continue to Be Brilliant?] 】
As the preparation of Zheng Xiaolong's version of "Dream of Red Mansions" gradually deepened, people's expectations and doubts became more and more intense. Some people expect it to become a new classic and inject new vitality into the costume drama market;
Some people are also worried about whether it can get rid of the shadow of past adaptations and truly restore the essence of "Dream of Red Mansions". However, no matter what the outcome is, this film and television adaptation journey about "Dream of Red Mansions" is destined to become a legend. It is not only the production process of a TV series, but also a tribute and inheritance of classics, and a profound exploration of art and commerce.
[Conclusion: Dream back to the grand view, the classics will last forever]
In the dream of intertwined light and shadow, "Dream of Red Mansions" slowly unfolds like a beautiful picture scroll. It is not only a literary masterpiece written by Cao Xueqin, but also a treasure in the treasure house of Chinese culture. And the collaboration between Zheng Xiaolong and Liuyu Zi has undoubtedly added more color and possibilities to this picture.
Regardless of the final product, we should be grateful for their efforts and attempts to pass on the classics. Because it is with these attempts and explorations that our culture can continue and develop. In the days to come, let us look forward to that emotional feast across time and space, so that every dream of "Dream of Red Mansions" will bloom brilliantly on the screen.