Deng Chao: Don't be a consequentialist丨Character
There are many labels that can be attached to Deng Chao, and he chooses to accept them all.
This "super brother" in other people's mouths will always be the most "enthusiastic", "active" and "relaxed" in public.
There are very few actors like him who don't like to cover up and let others know who they really are.
There is no "can or can't say" limit when talking with him. He will try to consider the problem from the perspective of others, and the answers given are not extreme.
Even if you ask him, "Some of the audience thinks differently about your comedy," he will shyly touch his forehead and say "ashamed", "Really? Then I'll try to adjust it next time (laughs). "
Perhaps this is the source of everyone's comfort with him.
Where he is, there is always laughter.
On the contrary, he believes that he has been cured by others, and is very grateful to the people around him, "What I think about most is not whether the outcome of things is good or bad, whether it is good or bad, but whether I love this job or not, when I do it, do I think about it? I am really happy and happy, and I believe this happiness can be passed on.”
For others who think he is "too crazy" sometimes, "I don't think I am crazy. There are people around me who are crazy than me and work harder than me. They are all helping me and helping me carry a lot." Deng Chao paused for a few seconds and said : "Maybe I step on the rhythm better? Do what I like and find the target, and then I will keep drawing the bow. To tell you frankly, I am very happy."
It is a blessing to be able to cooperate with Liu Heng
After "My Hometown and Me", Deng Chao finally has a new work.
In the movie "You Are My Light" released today (February 25), he played the role of Sun Yutong, a village cadre, and contributed his strength to poverty alleviation. "If you can be a light for others, how much It's beautiful. I remember going to the village to participate in a poverty alleviation campaign and meeting many village cadres. It was really not easy for them. Yutong represents a spirit of dedication. The sacrifice of a small family is exchanged for great love. I went with respect. When you act, you should also show respect." In addition to the attraction of the role, the reason why Deng Chao agreed to participate in the role without saying a word, and his feelings for Liu Heng, the producer and screenwriter, he regarded him as his life mentor, and he could work with Liu Heng. Constant cooperation is a kind of happiness.
Especially at many critical moments in Deng Chao's life and when he encountered problems, Liu Heng was able to give him important guidance.
The first cooperation between the two began with the TV series "The Young Son of Heaven" broadcast in 2003, which was also Deng Chao's famous work.
During the filming, Liu Heng's father died of illness and the script fell, so he went to the crew to write the script while serving as the chief director.
Liu Heng recalled that after his father left, he wrote his grief into the script and lines. The separation between Emperor Shunzhi and his mother and the death of Concubine Dong E all revealed his pain and grief when facing the death of his relatives.
"I told Deng Chao that as long as we can make the audience feel the same pain, it is valuable." recalling that time, Liu Heng sighed, "The child (Deng Chao) was so young at that time, I actually ran to tell him this" .
He remembered that at that time, Deng Chao nodded fiercely, and immediately threw himself into the shooting.
Now, looking back at "The Young Son of Heaven", Liu Heng will still be moved by Deng Chao's performance: "I told him at the time, 'Your performance is too good', he just said something very humbly, it was all because of you, teacher The advice." At that time, Deng Chao had just walked out of the school gate, and he didn't understand anything. The senior Liu Heng's unreserved sharing made him very surprised, and he was determined to perform in the hearts of the audience.
Liu Heng never concealed his recognition of Deng Chao, and commented that he was a talented actor, "He was only in his twenties at the time, but there were many professionally trained children, why was he so 'stable'? So 'accurate' 'What? Can he eat this play? He has a very keen intuition, and can subconsciously grasp the scale and strength of the performance. In addition, he keeps working hard and is willing to think and ponder, so until now, he has always In a golden state of maturity and sage, that's a no-brainer."
Learn to reflect, learn not to take yourself seriously
Over the past few years, Deng Chao seems to be unable to figure out which period he started to find his own creative habits, and let the state of the character become the normal state of his life.
When he first debuted, some people praised him for playing a juvenile emperor with three points, but he did not "get out of focus" because of this, he only knew how to invest, invest, and invest in the role.
The filming location of the movie "You Are My Beam of Light" is in Yunnan, where he filmed the movie "Passing Through Your World" and "Li Mi's Conjecture" in which he was the first actor in a movie.
Returning to this city that has had too many ties with it, every time the plane lands, I feel at ease and relaxed.
He always remembered that when he was 26 years old, he and Xiao Zhou (Zhou Xun), Lao Cao (Cao Baoping), and the crew of "Li Mi's Conjecture" ate a small mushroom pot, drank a little wine, and held hands. Dancing around the green lake, this scene is defined by him as a beautiful moment in life.
There are many more moments like this, he said, and most of them take place on the set of creation.
Later, Xin Xiaofeng in "Scorching Sun", and one person in "Shadow" played the two roles of Governor Ziyu and Shadow Jingzhou... Deng Chao said that he is not a person who values "results", those who stay in TV and movies , Most of the episodes that make people relish, chew repeatedly and never forget are not the effects he deliberately created. "The drama is less and less important, and what I want more is the human flavor."
Nowadays, Deng Chao also often sighs with emotion that many changes he did not expect, including that his performance can inspire others, which makes him extremely gratified.
Not long ago, he met a technical coach and mentioned to him his favorite TV series "You Are My Brother". In the play, Deng Chao hummed "It's not that I don't understand, the world is changing fast" and even changed the other person's life. life attitude.
"My mind was instantly pulled back to more than 20 years ago. That scene was improvised. The director asked me what other acting skills I had. I subconsciously hummed "It's Not I Don't Understand". Unexpected inadvertent behavior may affect a person's life or a certain stage. He feels that the person he sees in the play is you, and you can give him strength through the role. Anywhere, whether it is my fans, fans, I am still an audience who loves to watch variety shows. I will use my work to influence them, and I will also gain warmth from it. They are my light."
Yu Baimei, a screenwriter and director who has been in a relationship with Deng Chao for 20 years, also felt his changes, "Deng Chao after the age of 40 has become good at reflection, we will summarize the previous problems, and then start with a newcomer's mentality. He will face himself more and be more humble. It's a joy to know where he needs to improve." Yu Baimei said, "close comrade in arms" is the best way to describe his relationship with Deng Chao. No matter how big the setback is, they will support each other with sincerity: "Compared with the high-spirited spirit when he first debuted, he now takes himself less and less seriously, and is in an obvious precipitation period. It pays more and more attention to the essence of things. He is already very good, but he will show you with his actions that he can be better."
The joy of variety shows and comedies should be cherished
In recent years, the variety show has approached the audience at a blowout speed, whether it is the old Deng Tou in "Run" or the big brother who travels outdoors with his brothers in "Hahahaha", variety shows have become Deng Chao's second A stage to unleash your nature.
He also unreservedly presented his truest side to the public, but while having fun from it, he also attracted criticism.
"Excessive variety show exposure is a waste to actors." "The closer the sense of distance, the lower the credibility of film and television characters." For such a question, Deng Chao actually already had the answer in his heart: "It will not be wasted, I will do it. Everything in the show is not a waste. Variety shows actually take up the least amount of my time. I don’t know many settings. It is to welcome the show truly, and I am too happy and enjoyed it. Of course, the audience will have I also fully accept the doubts of the movie audience, the audience of the TV series, the audience of the variety show, I think they have all gained a Deng Chao worth watching. Some people will say 'why do you have so many variety shows', but why not so much happiness Output? There are so many good opportunities to release myself, why don't I cherish it?"
Just like he likes to try comedy and wants to pass the laughter to the public, Deng Chao has always dreamed of making a good comedy. He and Yu Baimei have several films at a time, including the unconventional "Break Up Master", and some with different voices. "Villain Angel".
They saw the unevenness of the world and learned to reflect on their own inadequacies, but they never gave up the courage to keep trying.
"I realized very early on that it is difficult to satisfy everyone in anything, and I will respect the different voices of the audience. Some people like it, and some people don't like it. They are not satisfied, and they also spur me to fight for my arrows. The target (target) works hard." The tone revealed the obsession that he would never give up the goal he identified.
When asked if he would "disappear" for a few years because of a role in the future, Deng Chao said: "The real world is that everyone has different training methods, and we have to learn to embrace more possibilities. China Ping Pong has been in the works for more than four years, which is probably a kind of 'disappearance'. Some projects will be very smooth, can be done very soon, and the audience will like them very much; Dormant period. I'm not a consequentialist, I just want to be better today than yesterday."
dialogue
Deng Chao: When I meet every character, I feel fearful and sincere
Beijing News: Have you ever encountered confusion during your performance?
For example, when facing a character, there will be tension and a preset pressure.
Deng Chao: There will be. Every character will make me feel fearful and fearful when placed in front of me. After all, he is a living person.
Most of the roles and actors cannot have the same experience, and they can't simply think about his occupation, name, and age, and that's fine.
For example, if you ask me to play you (referring to the reporter) right now, I will worry that it will be difficult to do without a long preparation.
There is no "I" in front of a character, one has to get into the other person deeply, to know how he is made up and why he does it.
Beijing News: Although you have gained a lot of recognition for your performance, but the role still puts a lot of pressure on you?
Deng Chao: Yes, every time I set up a character, I was walking on thin ice and had trouble sleeping and sleeping. Every character I received, long or short, with more or less scenes, was a "horrifying" start to me.
I would be very stressed to do this, trying to figure out how to get it right.
Not only the characters in movies and TV series, but also variety shows, such as "Hahahahaha", but I am very happy with every kind of artistic output.
Beijing News: Don't you feel tired?
Deng Chao: No, this is the fun of performing.
As said in "Galaxy Tutorial", your goal is your target.
The training you do, the role you play, and all the effort you put in are your arrows. If you don't even have a target for your arrows, what's the point of drawing your bow every day?
With this goal, you can find your way.
Besides, you are still doing something you like, and you still feel tired and afraid?
how could be?
You will surely go forward without hesitation.
Beijing News: So this is why everyone thinks that "Deng Chao is never tired"?
Physical and mental age are both 27 years old.
Deng Chao: Haha, that can be explained.
At the age of 27, she has no problems with her psychology, but she will leave it to Teacher Sun Li for conditioning. She is indeed an expert in health care, and she is very useful.
Like I recently met a female basketball player, she was very passionate about her career, she was always doing what she liked, and she was very excited to see us, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Ah! Brother, seeing you I'm so happy", in her happy state, full of enthusiasm for life, I feel very good.
The Beijing News: In variety shows, you often partner with young people. Will there be pressure?
Deng Chao: I need to be young, just like why I am going to "Creation Camp", it is not only a job, but also a challenge.
After all, the world is for young people, I have to know what they are doing, what they are thinking, what are their concerns, and I want to be as young as them (laughs).
Especially since I am 43 years old, the reserves are limited.
Young people must be embraced and learned from them.
Beijing News: Do you consider yourself a social madman?
Or did being an actor shape you into what you are today?
Deng Chao: I don't know either, but I'm learning and I find myself slowly becoming an adjective.
I think I seem to have some meaning, but at the same time, I also ask and reflect, "Am I like this?"
Beijing News: You have a wide circle of friends. Have you ever compromised because of human relationships, played roles you didn’t want to play, or did things you didn’t want to do?
Deng Chao: No, I want to do all these things well, because it is a very difficult thing for everyone to talk to you.
On this basis, I believe that everyone you can think of can help you think of it. As long as the other party opens up, I will go, and if you need my help, I will help.
Like Mr. Huang Bo's "Unforgettable Restaurant" before, I followed him to participate. I said that if I could stay in the show for one more day, I would stay for one more day, because the show he made was very meaningful and touching.
Beijing News: You often surf 5G on social media without setting too many restrictions on yourself.
Deng Chao: Actually, I was late to use social media, not the first batch. At the beginning, people around me said, "You must open this, this is very good." My concept at the time was "Why should I share my personal space? For everyone, is it not good to have a little distance from the audience?" I even remember that at that time, I swore to myself, "Why do I have it, I don't open it, I want to maintain a sense of mystery"... So people really change, I Now it's actually like this, everyone always wants to hold me down and don't post too much (laughs).
But I'm sharing it because I do find joy here, and it's so much fun to be able to interact with you all, so I start to be naughty.
Beijing News: The audience is very much looking forward to seeing you and Sun Li work together again in the work. Is there any chance?
Deng Chao: That's good, your wish will be fulfilled immediately.
The Beijing News senior reporter Zhou Huixiaowan