Chapter 303
Chapter 303: Immense Pressure Too
Translator: BeetleBarker Editor: Tennesh
The internet was full of praise for "Founding Era . " There was also a reputable reviewer that claimed "Founding Era" was the most realistic historical drama ever made in the New Era .
As for the actual history? According to Fang Zhao, it was still far off .
However, this was but a film series and a form of art . To come close to the original history was hard enough .
Seeing news reports about people visiting graves that saw no visitors other than cleaners in past years, Fang Zhao felt rather happy . Having someone remember them was a good thing, even if they were only remembered now .
As a milestone historical drama, "Founding Era" was sure to air again in the future . There were certainly going to be even more online broadcasts . Even many years later, as long as people watched it, they would know about these martyrs and the things that had been done .
Being remembered was fortunate . There were many more people that never got to leave behind their names, let alone gravestones .
Fang Zhao agreed to Fiery Bird's endorsement contract extension . Fiery Bird's conditions were decent, and all Fang Zhao needed to do was find some time to take some photos for an advertisement . This wasn't a lot and would not delay filming .
In the cast, there were many people that accepted endorsements and advertisements . The production team allowed the cast to accept these endorsements; their only requirement was that it did not affect filming . Advertisements could only be filmed during the few days of break after a season of the series concluded filming . Also, the advertisements could only be done at the region designated by the production team . As before, actors could not leave the filming area . Commercial firms were also required to apply to enter the filming area and needed to sign confidentiality agreements . Also, not every commercial firm could send people to planet Wai .
Therefore, some actors that had finished filming felt that they could not wantonly accept advertisements while staying here, which would affect their earnings, so they decided to leave the cast and return home .
Roman was actually rather unwilling . He hoped that his actors would not accept endorsement deals or advertisements during the filming period, but "Founding Era" was a little special as it touched on the dark side of human nature . Even if it was unable to be portrayed completely in front of the cameras, the actors would deeply be affected when they analyzed the characters they played .
"There will be problems if it goes on this way . Just let them find other things to take their mind off things . After all, shooting a commercial won't take long, perhaps half a day," the head of the psychologist team told Roman . "I don't even know how those people during the Period of Destruction lived . Under that sort of living environment, it is really easy to be forced to become crazy or perverted, right? Those that didn't break were really strong people . "
Roman gave a "tsk" and did not say more . Deep down, however, he agreed with what the other party had said .
Sometimes when Roman thought too much about it, the darkness and bloodiness of the Period of Destruction made him feel breathless . There was a lot that wasn't suitable for audiences, and Roman was clear on that . Thus, although he wasn't very pleased with actors accepting endorsements during filming, he ultimately approved of it . He was almost going crazy himself, and he shouldn't make others go crazy with him .
"I heard that Fang Zhao accepted a commercial?" the head psychologist asked .
When talking about Fang Zhao, Roman's face beamed . "It's a Fiery Bird endorsement, just some photographs and a short video . It can be completed within an hour . Furthermore, with Fang Zhao's condition, filming for another day won't be an issue . I feel at ease when it comes to him . "
Roman had also seen those evaluations online, and naturally, he was pleased .
"Have you watched it yet? How was it? Didn't this young fella act really well?" Roman asked .
"Very well indeed," the psychologist replied . "Fang Zhao . . . is very suitable for that role . "
He had heard from the psychologist in charge of the actors from Yanzhou about Fang Zhao's circumstances, and it was something that they could not resolve .
In private, they had previously discussed a type of black: Period of Destruction black .
Deep inside Fang Zhao was this sort of color .
Roman, who was currently very pleased with himself, did not take much note of the strange expression on the psychologist's face when Fang Zhao was mentioned . When Fang Zhao was mentioned, Roman could not help but think about another member of the cast that was giving him a headache . The smiles that had just appeared on his face were wiped clean in an instant .
Zaro, the person that Leizhou's governor had personally called about .
Fang Zhao and Zaro were two extreme opposites in the heart of the lead director .
One was incomparable, and the other was . . . incomparable .
When it came to Fang Zhao, Lead Director Roman felt that there was nobody in the entire cast that could compare to Fang Zhao .
And when Zaro was mentioned, Lead Director Roman felt that even if he just randomly picked an actor from the cast, they could act much better than Zaro!
The training classes that had been arranged for Zaro previously might as well have been for the dogs!
There was simply no effect!
Zaro only had two appearances in the second season . He had spent three takes and the result still hadn't been satisfactory . Finally, after some guidance, his results had been finally passable .
In the second season, Zaro basically only had to show his face, and the number of lines he had could be counted with one hand, yet such a simple task took many takes . The director in charge of the Leizhou chapter hadn't been in a good mood these past few days, and he looked gloomy . As the head lead director with high requirements, Roman was even more irritable . Thinking about it made his stomach hurt .
As of now, filming for the second season had concluded and was in postproduction . The third season's filming was underway as well . In the third season, the character that Zaro played saw a significant increase in screen time . Included was a scene where Zaro's character argued with another character . From what the lead director had seen, Zaro was still a long way off from portraying the emotional outburst a capable actor could do in an instant .
If Zaro really wasn't able to do it, the director might have to adjust the angle of filming and place the focus on another character . However, he could not always do so . Lead Director Roman was seriously contemplating making a call to Leizhou's director and just sending Zaro back .
Zaro could roughly guess the directing team's opinions, because when the lead director had gotten angry with him, he had clearly said . "If you can't act, we will change you . "
When Zaro had started filming for the second season, he had received a face full of spittle from the lead director after his first scene . Zaro had swallowed his anger and had not dared to take it up straight away with the lead director . Otherwise he would receive a call from his governor granddad .
But thankfully, back then, the lead director had brought him aside to scold him . If he had done it in front of everyone, Zaro would have lost all face .
Filming is so tiring!
Zaro slightly regretted entering the cast . This was a whole different experience from his previous movie filming . There were times when he felt the entire atmosphere of the cast and crew was really stifling .
In Zaro's own words, face was very important . He could quit himself, but he could not be driven out by the directing team . Thus, Zaro had spent more time studying the script over the past few days . The more he studied, the more difficult he felt it was .
How to portray an emotional outburst? Zaro felt that he acted rather well every time, but other people had expressions like the spectacle was too horrible to endure .
News online was full of praise for "Founding Era . " Leizhou people would surely focus on the Leizhou chapter, and when Leizhou people talked about the Leizhou chapter, they could not avoid mentioning someone who always generated discussion: Zaro .
Since the first episode of Leizhou chapter, Leizhou netizens had not seen Zaro at all .
"I didn't see Zaro at all in the first episode . Did I miss him?"
"I also tried searching, but I could not find him . Could it be that his makeup is so good that we can't discover him?"
"Has anyone found out where Senior Master Zaro appears?"
"It's best if he doesn't appear . Zaro's acting skills are fine if it is for kicks and giggles, but for 'Founding Era,' he is sure to get bashed . "
"When I think about Zaro's acting skills, I actually reckon he will get killed in the show right away . "
"Haha, I can't wait to see Zaro . "
"I'd rather not . It is better to not let the Leizhou chapter become a laughingstock for other continents to joke about . "
"Zaro will destroy everything when he appears! Without a doubt!"
"I say, Senior Master Zaro, for the sake of the whole of Leizhou and the Leizhou chapter that was produced at great length, it's best if you withdraw from the cast . "
"I support Zaro! But Senior Master, when will you appear? Could it be that you can't act well so you have already left the cast? Perhaps you are hiding and not uttering a single word . "
"Haha, it might be just that . Even if he has the support of the Renault family, could a lead director with such high standards as Roman bear to see his series get destroyed?"
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