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Chapter 1537 Love blossoms on set?

The interviews continued, and the reporters turned their questions to the casting process.

"Director Lin, we noticed that 'Chasing the Dragon' stars two Best Actor winners, making for a very impressive cast."

"In comparison, the cast of 'Ip Man' doesn't seem to have any very big-name actors. How were the casting decisions made?"

Lin Weihua replied, "The main requirement is the compatibility between the actor and the role."

"During filming, the collaboration with the male and female leads went very smoothly, especially with Leung Yiu-chan, who played 'Ip Man'."

"He was previously known to everyone as a martial arts actor, but this time his performance in the dramatic scenes was outstanding and gave us a big surprise."

Lin Weihua's answer was steady and measured. After a round of mutual flattery, he added, "Of course, if there are actors of the caliber of Best Actor or Best Actress who are suitable for the role and willing to join, we would also welcome them."

Hong Kong's entertainment reporters are notoriously sharp-tongued, and they were naturally dissatisfied with this "bland" response.

"What about the female lead? As far as I know, Xiong Sisi, who plays the female lead, is a model and doesn't have much acting experience."

"Giving such an important role to an inexperienced actor raises questions about whether there were personal connections or insider deals involved."

The moment the question was posed, the entire audience perked up, their ears perked up, and they stared at Lin Weihua with eyes burning with gossip.

Having been in the Hong Kong business for so many years, Lin Weihua was already familiar with the nature of Hong Kong reporters and naturally wouldn't be stumped by such a trivial question.

"Interests and favors do happen," Lin Weihua said.

Everyone's eyes widened. Lin Weihua changed the subject and said with a smile, "When we first started casting, we were torn between several candidates, so we asked Zhi Qiu for his opinion. He suggested that we choose Xiong Sisi."

"As the screenwriter, Zhi Qiu is the one who understands the character the most, so of course we have to respect his opinion. Isn't that just human nature?"

"All of the above was just a joke. Choosing Sisi was actually the result of our careful consideration. However, let the author explain the specific reasons to everyone."

Everyone looked at Ye Zhi Qiu, who explained, "Actually, it mainly comes down to the compatibility between the actor and the role."

"According to historical records, Ip Man's wife, Cheung Wing-sing, came from a prominent family in Foshan. She was gentle, dignified, and virtuous, a typical lady from a prominent family in the Republic of China era."

"Although Sisi doesn't have much acting experience, her classical appearance and calm temperament are quite suitable for the character's positioning of 'a virtuous wife who is also principled,' so we chose her."

This explanation is reasonable and well-founded, and most people can accept it.

There are many beautiful actresses, but Xiong Sisi truly possesses a rare classical and gentle beauty, a quality widely acknowledged in the industry.

So being good-looking does have its advantages. Being chosen by Ye Zhi Qiu to star in this production will likely boost Xiong Sisi's fame and market value by more than one level.

At the scene, many people were filled with envy. Xiong Sisi, the person involved, looked at Ye Zhi Qiu with gratitude and admiration in her eyes that were almost overflowing.

When she was first selected by the "Ip Man" production team, she felt like she had been hit by a "pie falling from the sky." She was incredulous and worried that she might encounter some so-called unspoken rules.

She joined the crew with trepidation, but when she found everything was normal, she felt relieved and thought that Lady Luck must have been on her side.

Unexpectedly, there was such a twist behind the casting process, and no one had told her about it.

In the subsequent interviews, the reporters turned their attention to the male lead, Liang Yaocan.

"Mr. Leung, what do you think was the biggest challenge in playing the classic role of 'Ip Man' this time?"

Leung Yiu-chan just turned 40 this year. He is a Hong Kong-born actor who, while not a superstar, is quite experienced.

"The biggest challenge is matching the temperament and breaking through in dramatic scenes."

Leung Yiu-chan said, "On my first day on set, Director Yip told me, 'I'm not worried about your action scenes; whether you can play this role well depends on your dramatic scenes.'"

"I used to play mostly muscular, angular tough guys, but Ip Man's character is slender and refined, which is quite different."

"To get closer to the role, I lost 20 pounds and also practiced Wing Chun diligently, and visited the Ip Man Memorial Hall and other places to strive for authentic movements and temperament."

Actually, you can see from the trailer clips that Liang Yaocan's character has changed a lot this time, and it's clear that he has put in a lot of hard work.

The reporter then asked, "How was it working with Xiong Sisi this time? She's a relatively new actress, was it challenging?"

“Absolutely not,” Liang Yaocan replied.

"Sisi is a very dedicated and excellent actress. She performed very well during filming, and I hope that we will have the opportunity to work together again after this..."

When Liang Yaocan talked about this, he turned his head to look at Xiong Sisi, and his tone was noticeably softer.

This looks like something's up!

Hong Kong's entertainment reporters are incredibly perceptive; they immediately sensed something unusual.

Judging from the way Liang Yaocan looks at Xiong Sisi, he's clearly smitten.

It's understandable, really. A beautiful and graceful woman is the object of a gentleman's affections. Xiong Sisi is a former model, young and beautiful, with a top-notch figure and temperament. She would be incredibly attractive to a rough man like Liang Yaocan who comes from a martial arts background.

The reporters at the scene chuckled to themselves, thinking, "Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman. Liang Yaocan is 40 years old and still unmarried. Could it be that after filming a movie, he'll end up with his on-screen wife?"

However, Liang Yaocan is a seasoned veteran, and he certainly wouldn't admit it if asked like that.

So, the next reporter cleverly shifted the focus to the "rookie" Xiong Sisi.

"Hello Sisi, this is your first time working with Mr. Liang. What are your thoughts?"

Sure enough, Xiong Sisi had much less experience when facing the media, and her nervousness was evident when she answered questions.

"The feeling... is great. In the movie, Ip Man is a very loving husband..."

"I think Brother Yaocan's personality is a bit like Ip Man's; he takes great care of me too..."

Someone wants to date you! Of course they'll take care of you!

The reporters chuckled, their curiosity piqued, and pressed on: "You two play a married couple in the drama. Did any sparks fly during filming?"

"For example, developing feelings for someone while working on a film?"

Xiong Sisi was startled by the question and waved her hands repeatedly, "No...no."

"We are colleagues and good friends, nothing more."

Xiong Sisi answered without hesitation, and her expression showed no sign of guilt, so it was clear that she was telling the truth.

However, what was said in jest was taken to heart by the listener. Her straightforward answer hurt Liang Yaocan, who already had some reservations.

Beside him, Liang Yaocan's face was noticeably darker.

The reporters were somewhat disappointed and continued to ask, "In the dramas you've acted in, have you ever had such thoughts about any male actor?"

"No, no." Xiong Sisi shook her head firmly as before.

Hearing this answer, Liang Yaocan felt somewhat comforted, and his expression improved.

The reporter persisted, asking, "What if we expand the scope to the entire entertainment industry? Are there any male actors or artists that you find different, that you particularly like or admire?"

Everyone initially thought Xiong Sisi would deny it again, but to everyone's surprise, she thought for a while and then turned her gaze to Ye Zhi Qiu on the other side.

"...Yes." This time, her voice, which had been tense, was tinged with shyness as she answered.

"Ye... Ye Zhi Qiu".

Everyone was stunned. Liang Yaocan's expression, which had just improved a moment ago, collapsed.