As the days passed, the number of people completing their scenes increased, but very few people left the cast unless there were urgent matters or other arrangements.
During their free time, an actor asked another person.
"When will you collect your bento box?"
The person being asked looked at the sky in disappointment. "According to the filming schedule, it should be within these two days."
The person in front patted the shoulder of the latter. "Let's work hard together."
"What about you?"
"Me? Hahahaha, my bento box is getting cold. "
"Already collected? When are you leaving? "
"I'm not leaving. I still want to stay and learn. What a good learning opportunity! "
Those who had finished filming were unwilling to leave. They felt that leaving so early was too shameful. Even if they had to pay for their own food and lodging, they wanted to stay for a period of time. Of course, they could indeed learn a lot and benefit a lot.
They had to pay for manual labor, move things, carry equipment, and be an extra. If they were lucky, they might even be pulled in for an emergency and play a role that would last a few minutes. Even if they could not recognize the character after the makeup was on, they would still be satisfied.
They were willing to pay for their own labor, and their management company supported them and even reimbursed a portion of their expenses. If they met a generous company, they would directly reimburse them. Only by staying in the cast and crew could they continue riding the big ship of "Founding Era." Whether it was from an actor's own value or the company's commercial interests, staying was the best choice.
Many of the actors who were able to squeeze into the cast and crew were capable. They could act like old people and act young, so the cast and crew did not chase them away.
Fang Zhao's filming was also very smooth, and there were no more situations where he went all out. He was here to act, not to use his "power" to suppress others. That would not be beneficial to cooperation.
A historical drama was not history, and the other actors were not the characters themselves.
Fang Zhao was very clear on the distinction between reality and memory.
Right now, he was just collaborating with the other actors and actresses. From an artistic point of view, he was going to film "Founding Era" which was based on real history. He was going to let more people remember what had happened in that era and remember the people who had sacrificed for this land.
From a cultural and artistic point of view, he wanted to leave a mark in history.
Because his goal was different from others, Fang Zhao was very serious about this matter. Furthermore, it was not considered arduous for him, so he looked much more relaxed than others.
It was not that he did little. Actually, in the Yanzhou chapter's filming team, his workload was heavier than others, and the filming was more arduous. He had not even used a stunt double and had to do everything himself. If it had been someone else, they would have collapsed from exhaustion long ago. But Fang Zhao was still very energetic every day. He was full of energy and had a good appetite. Other people could not even finish a box lunch, but he could eat three!
Some people in the cast and crew liked to watch Fang Zhao eat. Seeing him eat with relish and eat a lot, they also felt a little more hungry and stuffed a few more mouthfuls into their mouths.
An old actor saw Fang Zhao eating with gusto and couldn't help but ask, "Fang Zhao, how can you eat so much?"
Fang Zhao swallowed the food in his mouth and replied, "Because I'm hungry."
The old actor choked and sighed to the people beside him. "Given Fang Zhao's physical and mental qualities, it's no wonder he was promoted during his military service."
Who wouldn't be tired and hungry during filming? But sometimes, for some reason, he just felt uncomfortable in his heart. Perhaps it was because he was still immersed in his role and had yet to completely extricate himself from it. He felt suffocated and panicked, causing a physiological repulsion. He couldn't even swallow his food.
But look at Fang Zhao. A while ago, he was more engrossed than anyone else, but after filming was over, he was squatting at the side and wolfing down his food.
Others were still holding their lunch boxes in a daze and trying to ease their emotions, but this person had already eaten his second meal.
When the others finally adjusted their emotions and came out of their roles, this person had already finished his third lunch box and went to help the rest of the cast and crew.
When the others had finished stuffing their food with difficulty, memorized their lines, and adjusted their emotions, this person ran back and got the makeup artist to adjust his makeup. In a second, he got into character.
Another old actor sighed. "He really is a natural actor."
"How many years has it been since I've felt this kind of pressure!" the old actors said as they looked at Fang Zhao, who had once again entered into filming mode.
This was why many of the big-name old actors in the cast and crew felt pressured. If the younger generation performed too well, it would seem that the older generation lacked motivation and weren't dedicated enough.
The cast and crew's filming progress was very fast. Now that season two was almost done, the actors had already adapted to the climate and environment here and had also gotten used to this kind of filming intensity. They were all skilled actors, so after adapting, filming was even faster than in the first season.
Now, the makeup on the faces was very simple. There were masks specially made for each actor and character. After sticking it on the face, the makeup artist would slightly touch it up. Under the high definition cameras, there would be no traces of makeup, which saved a lot of time.
Clothing, scars, and other aspects were the same. With the advancement of technology, it had become simple and time-saving. There was no need for a lot of time to put on makeup. Efficiency naturally increased.
The second season was being filmed, while the first season was in production. It was said that production was almost complete.
Don't look at how fast filming was. On one hand, everyone in the cast and crew was working hard. On the other hand, the preparation period was long.
The "Founding Era" project had not been prepared after the official start of filming. It had been proposed a few years ago, but it had not been implemented.
The script had been out long ago. It was just that after the official start of filming, the consultant team had been asked to look over it and make some changes. The design plans for the buildings, decorations, and other things had long been prepared, down to the finest details.
As for the actors, the insiders who were well-informed had already been making preparations a few years ago. They were just waiting for the project to start.
As for the accompaniment, the music team had stocked up on it. Some capable teams could even come up with music that suited the plot at the last minute. With so many elites and geniuses, Roman would use whoever's work could meet his requirements.
Just because filming was fast did not mean that the production was shoddy. Post-production was also strictly controlled. With Roman, a head director with high standards, nobody could even think of fooling around.
From the filming to the post-production, everyone gave their all. The entire crew was like a high-precision, high-efficiency machine that operated at full speed.
Other than filming assignments, Fang Zhao and the other actors playing important roles in the cast and crew had to visit a psychologist every once in a while.
This was the arrangement of the cast and crew. There were also clear requirements that actors like Fang Zhao, who had more important scenes, had to visit once every seven days. This was to prevent actors from getting too immersed in their roles and affecting their mental health.
It was not that the cast and crew did not care about the physical and mental health of the actors. Actually, many aspects had already been considered.
Actually, the original plan had been to completely seal off filming and cut off the internet until filming was completed. But in the end, it was changed to two hours of internet time every seven days. This was also a suggestion from the psychologist team. This was to give the actors some time to vent their emotions.
The psychologist in charge of Fang Zhao's side was called Dai Yu.
Dai Yu knew a lot of actors. Now that he had joined the cast and crew, even though he was not involved in filming, he could tell from his conversations with the actors that this was probably the toughest time for them. He would understand the psychological state of the actors through his conversations with them.
From Dai Yu's professional perspective, "Founding Era" was like a gloomy black forest, filled with strangeness and danger. When actors stepped into it, they had to be extremely careful, even brushing aside a leaf. The deeper they went, the deeper they sank, and the more dangerous it became. Any object could become a threat. Other people were hell.
What Dai Yu needed to do was to guide the actors who had sunk deep into the darkness out.
The other actors were fine, but when it came to Fang Zhao, Dai Yu encountered a problem. Every time he faced Fang Zhao, Dai Yu had a feeling...
While he was dissecting Fang Zhao's mentality, Fang Zhao, who was sitting in front of him, was similarly scanning his mentality.
Dai Yu coughed lightly to alleviate the strange feelings that had just arisen. Recalling his conversations with the other actors, he continued, "The people of that era became like wild beasts. If they lost their humanity, it meant that they would lose a lot of precious things."
Fang Zhao: "Losing their bestial nature, losing everything."
Dr. Dai paused, glanced at Fang Zhao, then quickly averted his gaze. He nodded and said, "That's right, they were all forced. If they didn't change, they wouldn't be able to survive."
Dai Yu took the initiative to find a few more topics to talk about and chatted with Fang Zhao for about 10 minutes before decisively ending this conversation.
After Fang Zhao left, Dai Yu poured himself a cup of warm water and finished it. The fingers holding the cup were still trembling slightly. After drinking, he stared at the chair Fang Zhao had sat in and pondered.
If one was attentive, they would notice that every time Fang Zhao came over, the position of the chair was slightly further away than the others.
Dai Yu knew from the few conversations that Fang Zhao was very dangerous and was far from being as harmless as he looked. His true personality was probably closer to the character he played in the series.
Unlike other people, who seemed to be stealthily moving through a dangerous forest because of their acting, Fang Zhao had a gloomy forest in his heart that had already taken deep roots and could not be uprooted. Dai Yu was powerless.
Fang Zhao's aura was probably closer to that of people from the Period of Destruction. Perhaps it was because of this that Roman and the other members of the Committee of 100 had chosen him.
However, all this had nothing to do with Dai Yu as a psychologist. All he had to do was make sure that the actors did not sink too deeply into their acting. Looking at this period of time, it seemed that the others had some tendency and needed to talk more and guide more.
As for Fang Zhao's side... he just needed to go through the motions.
Many young actors were nervous when they came here, but talking to Fang Zhao was the one that made Dai Yu the psychologist feel the pressure. Every time Fang Zhao came over, he felt very uneasy, as if he was being watched by a ferocious beast.
That's right, here, Fang Zhao was not nervous. He was nervous.
— — —
December passed, and a new year and a new month arrived. What followed was the half-minute long trailer for "Founding Era."
The soundtrack for the trailer was produced by a famous music group.
The opening was played by a piano, accompanied by a violin. It was low and oppressive, yet it seemed extremely quiet and desolate.
At the beginning of the trailer.
The truck driver leaned against the steering wheel, his fists clenched tightly. His gaze peered through the cracked windshield, hesitating...
The shepherd's trembling hand gripped the hatchet, drops of blood dripping from the tip of the blade.
The prison guard in the prison sat on the ground, quietly lighting a cigarette.
A woman dressed in luxurious clothing stood atop a castle, gazing into the distance.
People crawled out from the ruins, staggering step by step, as if they were walking into an abyss.
...
Mountains and rivers shattered, homes destroyed, the sun and moon without light, stars falling, struggling in the flames of war, advancing in the darkness.
A feather stained with blood floated down against the light.
Near Hell!
War without rest, disaster without end!
Following the rise of the melody, the drumbeats became stronger, and the colors on the screen intensified.
Rising in the darkness, reborn from the ashes!
In the long and lonely hours, freedom, survival, blood, watchfulness...
Twelve monuments appeared.
Countless names flashed by.
The 100-year Period of Destruction, the magnificent waves in history books, the twists and turns in the eyes of future generations.
A long journey, a hundred-year reflection!
"'Founding Era,' January 28, 12 noon, Huangzhou time. All eleven chapters will be broadcasted simultaneously."
This was not a twisted fantasy, but a work of art based on historical facts, a collection of video entertainment, history, and spiritual culture all in one!
January 1, year 535 of the New Era, the first day of the new year. Following the appearance of the trailer, all major forums, video websites, interactive platforms, newspapers, and magazines... all were occupied by "Founding Era."
Without a doubt, this was the main theme for the coming year.
The Internet was in jubilation.
"Ahhhhh, it's finally going to be broadcasted!"
"I'm counting the days every day!"
"They are all big names!"
"It feels so good to randomly find a celebrity. This is an unprecedented luxury. Looking forward to it!"
"The 12 people that appeared at the start of the trailer are the 12 generals, right?"
"Idiot! How do you study history? There are only 11 generals! Fang Zhao is not one! "
"Hahaha, the Wu Yan in the trailer is still a baby."
"Eleven chapters. I'm a Yanzhou person. I'll watch the Yanzhou chapter first before going to the other chapters. How nice!"
"Ah — 11 chapters broadcasted at the same time. I'm a Yanzhou person! Which one should I watch first? I'm a Huangzhou person. Why isn't there a Huangzhou chapter among the 11 chapters? "
Among the 12 continents, because of the historical background of the Period of Destruction, Huangzhou was a little special. It was the only continent without a native general and was not named after any general.
Now that Huangzhou was the political center of the world, the people of Huangzhou always had a high and mighty mentality, but this time, the people of Huangzhou were very depressed.
"Our Huangzhou has been reduced to a supporting role in 'Founding Era.'"
"I don't know when we can see a plot related to Huangzhou."
"Only at the end of the series will there be scenes from our continent."
"Whatever, as long as there is something to watch."
After the premiere, there would be two episodes a day from Monday to Friday, with breaks on Saturday and Sunday. But the series would only be broadcasted on the 28th, and it was only the first. There were still more than 20 days left. How could they endure it?
If they couldn't watch the series, then they would first go to the Cemetery of Martyrs to pay their respects!
Fans would also first understand the role their idol was playing, which hero was in the Cemetery of Martyrs, and see what the grave number was.
Thus, on the first day of the new year, the number of people in the Cemetery of Martyrs started to increase.
"This... Isn't it still too early to Memorial Day? Why are there so many people? "a staff member of the Cemetery of Martyrs asked doubtfully as he looked at the people walking around the park.
"The influence of 'Founding Era,'" another person replied.
"This year's martyr stickers are selling especially well!" someone else joined the discussion.
"The stickers that no one bought in the past were sold out at the start of the year. My boss said that he hired artists to speed up the work. There are also many character stickers that have never been heard of before."
After entering January, the number of people in the Cemetery of Martyrs seemed to increase every day.
Very quickly, following the bombardment of news, even some people who did not pay attention to this aspect knew about the news of the broadcast of "Founding Era" on Memorial Day.
Over at the various military districts, regardless of whether they were on Earth or on other planets, they all heard about this news and were looking forward to it. There was little entertainment in the military, and it was rare to have a series that the higher-ups supported. Of course, they were looking forward to it.
In daily life, people would inevitably mention "Founding Era" when they went to work, went to school, or went online. This had already become a national phenomenon.
"Founding Era" was broadcasted on Memorial Day. Schools and companies were on holiday, and there were much fewer people on the streets. The Cemetery of Martyrs was also a little quieter.
Finally, the day had arrived. Those who had gathered with their families and colleagues, or those who had been cooped up at home, were all waiting there early. Even those who were in the middle of the night in their time zone stayed up late.
When the time came, the first episode was broadcasted, and everyone excitedly started watching.
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