Impossible Lovers

08.

Today's scene to be filmed is a grand spectacle, gathering various immortal sects and prestigious families from [Qing Chen]. This was the reason they needed so many foreground extras to portray disciples from each sect.

Lisa received a Taoist sword prop and stood in the designated position with Sunmi. The director had just explained the scene to them. Today, they were filming the scene where disciples from various sects gathered at the male lead's doorstep, asking him to play the role of the demonic cult demon. If the male lead refused, they planned to barge in.

"This is the siege of the six major sects at Ming Summit," Lisa whispered to Sunmi beside her.

Sunmi was staring in the direction of Min Jun. The director was still discussing the scene with the main actors, "Do you see that actor wearing the costume over there? He's a well-known stuntman here. He will have a fight scene with  Min Jun later."

"Oh," Lisa nodded. That actor's appearance wasn't particularly handsome, but he must be skilled since he was chosen for the role.

"Ah, I really want to be a stuntman. Maybe then I'll have a chance to have a fight scene with Min Jun!" Sunmi said.

Lisa asked, "How can you become a stuntman?"

Sunmi replied, "After running as an extra in the film and television city for one or two months, you can sign up for the stuntman exam. There are different requirements for major, medium, and minor stunts. I went to take the exam last week, but I didn't pass. Sigh."

"Oh... well, it's just about gaining more experience," Lisa said.

"Everyone, get into position. We're about to start shooting," After the director finished talking with the main actors, they were ready to begin filming. The focus of this scene was on the male lead. Disciples like Lisa were there to fill the scene. Their role was simple. When the leaders of their sects confronted the male lead, they would draw their swords together.

The director let them practice once before officially starting the shoot. In this scene, the male lead was facing a large group, and almost all the action belonged to Min Jun. Although they hadn't reached the point where Lisa and others drew their swords, they still had to stand there and wait.

Since the camera wasn't on them at the moment, they could relax a bit. Sunmi quietly approached Lisa and whispered, "Min Jun's action scenes are so impressive, he isn't even using a stunt double!"

Lisa had also noticed that. Although the crew had prepared a stunt double for Min Jun, he didn't use one. Even the elders from the sects who fought him had stunt doubles, but he insisted on doing it himself.

"He's dedicated," Lisa said quietly.

Sunmi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, nowadays many actors filming action scenes aren't trained at all. It's all slow motion and camera tricks! Min Jun actually learned some martial arts before. Look how great he looks!"

Sunmi, as a devoted fan of Min Jun, always praised him. As they conversed, the scene was finally over, and the director let them rest for a few minutes before starting the next scene.

In the next scene, it was finally time for Lisa and others to draw their swords!

Although there were no lines this time, there were close-up shots of them. Lisa felt a bit nervous. Several cameras were pointed in their direction, and the actor standing in the front began delivering their lines. Lisa didn't pay attention to what was being said; she focused on the director's voice.

"Draw your swords!" The director commanded, and everyone swiftly unsheathed their swords with a "swish, swish, swish".

"Your movements are still not synchronized enough," the director said in heavily accented Mandarin, waving his hand to stop, "Make them more synchronized, more spirited. Also, pay attention to your facial expressions. Now, you're going for a fight. Show some vigor! Let's do it again."