"Dragon Horse Spirit" Exposed Special, Jackie Chan Studios "Favorite" Red Rabbit
1905 movie network news The movie, written, directed, and starring Yang Zi, will be released nationwide on April 7. In the previous preview, the story of Jackie Chan and Chitu "one person and one horse rushing into the set" is eye-catching, and the clever and cute appearance of the pony Chitu has also captured the hearts of many netizens. "Chitu is so smart and powerful, and I look forward to the opposite play between Jackie Chan and Ma." On February 16, the movie exposed a set of "My Horse" posters and special features. The poster shows a loving photo of Lao Luo’s family and Chitu, and the special issue reveals more behind-the-scenes stories of Chitu, the "action star".
My horse is not simple!
Pick one "horse actor" in a hundred miles, and the crew will take care of it in every possible way
In the movie, Jackie Chan is dedicated to cultivating Red Rabbit into an action star, and has completed many wonderful action scenes together. The whole film revolves around the story of people and horses, which also means that this "actor horse" must not only have some humanity, but also some kung fu. As a retired champion horse of the Jockey Club, Red Rabbit, with its handsome posture and good resume, let the director choose among hundreds of horses at a glance, and bluntly said that "it has the tension and charm that Red Rabbit should have."
The one-of-a-kind horse actor not only received acting training, but also received all kinds of care from the crew. Director Yang Zi’s previous work was a story about people and pets, and the "Code of Conduct for Staff and Horses" can also be seen everywhere on the shooting site of "Dragon Horse Spirit", which shows the love of the whole crew for horses. In the movie, a scene of Red Rabbit walking alone through the artillery fire is visually very dashing and enjoyable, but in fact, there are professional staff guiding Red Rabbit on horseback during the shooting. The director said frankly, "Whether it is physical or mental, we have given Red Rabbit the most comprehensive protection."
My horse is not to be trifled with!
Naughty, Jackie Chan meets the most special action partner
Jackie Chan has been in the film for 60 years, and his experience of acting with Ma this time also makes him very special, "Although I have worked with Ma many times, this time is very special, Ma wants to act with me." Inside and outside the play, in the face of this young and rebellious pony, Jackie Chan has to coax "ask for cooperation", which is interesting and loving. The director also admits that it is not easy, "The small strength of the horse when he is with people, the reaction, action, time point, etc., the shooting process is really continuous."
During the shooting, Jackie Chan was "abused" by the Red Rabbit many times, and even jokingly told the director that "I was stepped on by the Red Rabbit three times, kicked countless feet, and bit me." And the most dangerous time, Jackie Chan fell from his horse and was almost stepped on by a horse’s hoof. Even so, in the face of the naughty group pet the Red Rabbit, Jackie Chan did not hide his love for it at all, and even the staff called out "Big brother loves the Red Rabbit too much".
My horse, don’t give up!
Get along day and night into a family, Jackie Chan bids farewell to Red Rabbit in tears
The Red Rabbit abused Jackie Chan thousands of times, and Jackie Chan treated the Red Rabbit like a baby. Feed the Red Rabbit, help the Red Rabbit comb its hair, and communicate with the Red Rabbit attentively. On the set, the warm interaction between Jackie Chan and the Red Rabbit is often seen. The director revealed, "In order to reassure the horse before shooting, Jackie Chan will first communicate with the horse and really make friends with it." After a scene of reprimanding the Red Rabbit, Jackie Chan did not go to rest, but kept gently stroking the Red Rabbit, comforting his mouth: "Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid", and the Red Rabbit also gently rubbed the big brother with his head. The "master and apprentice" are very loving.
After several months of filming, getting along with each other day and night, for Jackie Chan, the red rabbit has also become a family-like existence. After the movie was completed, Jackie Chan specially contacted a professional equestrian club to receive the red rabbit and found a new home for the red rabbit. When they said goodbye to the red rabbit, the crew wiped their tears and said goodbye to the red rabbit. Jackie Chan looked at the direction the red rabbit left and couldn’t help but cry, "When I saw it walk past, it was so sad." The picture was very touched.
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