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After [[Michael Tse]]'s successful and popular portrayal of the undercover cop Laughing Gor in Wong's 2009 crime drama ''The Academy III: [[E.U. (TVB)|E.U.]]'', TVB had notions of creating a fourth installment of ''[[The Academy (TVB TV series)|The Academy]]'' that would potentially continue with the character's story. After several negotiations with the company, Wong decided to drop the idea and instead went to produce a costume drama version of the series.<ref name="ta4">{{cite news | author= | title=Elanne Kong likes Michael, ditches Ron Ng | date=2010-03-11 | work=Oriental Daily | pages=1 | url=http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/entertainment/20100311/00282_026.html | accessdate=2010-04-14 | language=Chinese}}</ref> The working title of the drama was changed from "The Turbulence of Jingnan" (靖難風雲) to "Hongwu 32".
After [[Michael Tse]]'s successful and popular portrayal of the undercover cop Laughing Gor in Wong's 2009 crime drama ''The Academy III: [[E.U. (TVB)|E.U.]]'', TVB had notions of creating a fourth installment of ''[[The Academy (TVB TV series)|The Academy]]'' that would potentially continue with the character's story. After several negotiations with the company, Wong decided to drop the idea and instead went to produce a costume drama version of the series.<ref name="ta4">{{cite news | author= | title=Elanne Kong likes Michael, ditches Ron Ng | date=2010-03-11 | work=Oriental Daily | pages=1 | url=http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/entertainment/20100311/00282_026.html | accessdate=2010-04-14 | language=Chinese}}</ref> The working title of the drama was changed from "The Turbulence of Jingnan" (靖難風雲) to "Hongwu 32".


A costume fitting and press conference was held on April 9, 2010 in the TVB studios in [[Tseung Kwan O]] with a total of 48 cast members.<ref name="costumefitting">{{cite news | author= | title=TVB Calendar - Artistes | work=TVB.com | pages=1 | url=http://artiste.tvb.com/calendar/list/2010/04/09 | accessdate=2010-04-14 | language=Chinese}}</ref> Filming began April 18, 2010.
A costume fitting and press conference was held on April 9, 2010 in the TVB studios in [[Tseung Kwan O]] with a total of 48 cast members.<ref name="costumefitting">{{cite news | author= | title=TVB Calendar - Artistes | work=TVB.com | pages=1 | url=http://artiste.tvb.com/calendar/list/2010/04/09 | accessdate=2010-04-14 | language=Chinese}}</ref> Filming began 18 April 2010 and ended on 28 July 2010.


===Casting===
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*[[Joe Ma Tak-chung|Joe Ma]] as '''[[Yongle Emperor|Chu Dai]]''' (朱棣), the Prince of Yin (燕王). He is the fourth son of [[Zhu Yuanzhang|Chu Yuen-cheung]], the leader of the [[Red Turban Rebellion]], who later becomes the [[Hongwu Emperor|Hung-mo Emperor]], the first emperor of the Ming dynasty. He is upset with the crowning of his nephew the [[Jianwen Emperor|Kin-man Emperor]], and starts a rebellion.<ref name="joema">{{cite news | author= | title=Joe Ma's Blog: New drama - Hongwu 32 | date=2010-04-11 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/joema/2010/04/11/%E6%96%B0%E5%8A%87%E3%80%8A%E6%B4%AA%E6%AD%A6%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C%E3%80%8B/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref> After four years of civil war, Dai usurps Kin-man's throne and becomes crowned Sing-cho of Ming.
*[[Joe Ma Tak-chung|Joe Ma]] as '''[[Yongle Emperor|Chu Dai]]''' (朱棣), the Prince of Yin (燕王). He is the fourth son of [[Zhu Yuanzhang|Chu Yuen-cheung]], the leader of the [[Red Turban Rebellion]], who later becomes the [[Hongwu Emperor|Hung-mo Emperor]], the first emperor of the Ming dynasty. He is upset with the crowning of his nephew the [[Jianwen Emperor|Kin-man Emperor]], and starts a rebellion.<ref name="joema">{{cite news | author= | title=Joe Ma's Blog: New drama - Hongwu 32 | date=2010-04-11 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/joema/2010/04/11/%E6%96%B0%E5%8A%87%E3%80%8A%E6%B4%AA%E6%AD%A6%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C%E3%80%8B/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref> After four years of civil war, Dai usurps Kin-man's throne and becomes crowned Sing-cho of Ming.
*[[Michael Tse]] as '''Ngo Siu-fung''' (敖笑風), a [[Jinyi Wei|Gamyi Wai]] commander and Kin-man's favorite subordinate. He loses his memory after an accident but slowly regains it as the story progresses.<ref name="michaeltse">{{cite news | author= | title=Michael Tse's Blog: Jinyi Wei @ Hongwu 32 | date=2010-04-10 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/michaeltse/2010/04/10/%E9%8C%A6%E8%A1%A3%E8%A1%9B%E3%80%8A%E6%B4%AA%E6%AD%A6%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C%E3%80%8B/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref>
*[[Michael Tse]] as '''Ngo Siu-fung''' (敖笑風), a [[Jinyi Wei|Gamyi Wai]] commander and Kin-man's favorite subordinate. He loses his memory after an accident but slowly regains it as the story progresses.<ref name="michaeltse">{{cite news | author= | title=Michael Tse's Blog: Jinyi Wei @ Hongwu 32 | date=2010-04-10 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/michaeltse/2010/04/10/%E9%8C%A6%E8%A1%A3%E8%A1%9B%E3%80%8A%E6%B4%AA%E6%AD%A6%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C%E3%80%8B/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref>
*[[Sammul Chan]] as '''[[Zheng He|Ma Sam-bo]]''' (馬三寶), who later receives the name '''Cheng Wo''' (鄭和), is Dai's personal bodyguard and most trusted adviser. When Sam-bo was eleven, he was captured by the Ming army and was made a [[eunuch]]. After Dai overthrows Kin-man, Dai sends Sam-bo to explore the West as an excuse to look for the escaped Kin-man.<ref name="joelchan">{{cite news | author= | title=Joel Chan's Blog: The Emperor Has Arrived | date=2010-04-11 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/chanshanchung/2010/04/11/%E7%9A%87%E4%B8%8A%E9%A7%95%E5%88%B0/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref>
*[[Sammul Chan]] as '''[[Zheng He|Ma Sam-bo]]''' (馬三保), who later receives the name '''Cheng Wo''' (鄭和), is Dai's personal bodyguard and most trusted adviser. When Sam-bo was eleven, he was captured by the Ming army and was made a [[eunuch]]. After Dai overthrows Kin-man, Dai sends Sam-bo to explore the West as an excuse to look for the escaped Kin-man.<ref name="joelchan">{{cite news | author= | title=Joel Chan's Blog: The Emperor Has Arrived | date=2010-04-11 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/chanshanchung/2010/04/11/%E7%9A%87%E4%B8%8A%E9%A7%95%E5%88%B0/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref>
*[[Kate Tsui]] as '''Chin Sam-leung''' (千三娘), a spy who works for the Gamyi Wai. She goes undercover as a [[Pimp|madam]] who owns an established [[brothel]] to obtain information regarding Dai.<ref name="katetsui">{{cite news | author= | title=Kate Tsui's Blog: Pimping @ Hongwu 32 | date=2010-04-10 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/katetsui/2010/04/10/%E7%B4%85%E8%88%B9%E5%AA%BD%E5%AA%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%AA%E6%AD%A6%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref>
*[[Kate Tsui]] as '''Chin Sam-leung''' (千三娘), a spy who works for the Gamyi Wai. She goes undercover as a [[Pimp|madam]] who owns an established [[brothel]] to obtain information regarding Dai.<ref name="katetsui">{{cite news | author= | title=Kate Tsui's Blog: Pimping @ Hongwu 32 | date=2010-04-10 | work=TVB Blog | pages=1 | url=http://blog.tvb.com/katetsui/2010/04/10/%E7%B4%85%E8%88%B9%E5%AA%BD%E5%AA%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%AA%E6%AD%A6%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%81%E4%BA%8C/ | accessdate=2010-04-15 | language=Chinese}}</ref>
* [[Elanne Kong]] as '''Princess Wing-yeung''' (永暘公主), Dai's younger sister.
* [[Elanne Kong]] as '''Princess Wing-yeung''' (永暘公主), Dai's younger sister.

Revision as of 22:26, 28 July 2010

Relic of an Emissary
GenreCostume drama
Historical fiction
Crime thriller
Action
Written byTong Kin Ping
Tsang Po Wah
Chan Po Wah
Lai Sin Yee
Law Pui Ching
Tam Kim Wai
StarringJoe Ma
Michael Tse
Sammul Chan
Kate Tsui
Elanne Kong
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes30
Production
ProducerWong Wai Sing
Production locationHong Kong
EditorsWong Kwok Fai
Choi Suk Yin
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time42 – 45 minutes
Production companyTVB
Original release
NetworkTVB Jade

Template:Infobox Chinese-language series and movie

"Hongwu 32" or "Hung-mo 32" (Traditional Chinese: 洪武三十二), popularly known as The Academy IV, is the working title of an upcoming Hong Kong historical[1] television drama starring Joe Ma, Michael Tse, and Sammul Chan. Produced by Wong Wai Sing, who also produced The Academy trilogy series, the drama is a TVB production. The drama is set in the early 1400s in Late Imperial China during the Jingnan campaign, a coup d'état that erupted in the Ming dynasty during the four-year reign of the Jianwen Emperor.

Premise

The story takes place during Cheng Wo's younger years, several years before his famous expeditions to the West. When the Kin-man Emperor (Jianwen Emperor) ascended to the thrown in 1399, he changed the era name to "Kin-man First Year" (建文元年). After Chu Dai usurped the throne in 1402, he purged all of Kin-man's supporters and ordered all documents that recorded the era name "Kin-man First Year" to be changed to "Hung-mo (Hongwu) Year 32" (洪武三十二年) in order to establish himself as the legitimate successor of the Hung-mo Emperor, the first emperor of the Ming dynasty.

Production

Development

After Michael Tse's successful and popular portrayal of the undercover cop Laughing Gor in Wong's 2009 crime drama The Academy III: E.U., TVB had notions of creating a fourth installment of The Academy that would potentially continue with the character's story. After several negotiations with the company, Wong decided to drop the idea and instead went to produce a costume drama version of the series.[2] The working title of the drama was changed from "The Turbulence of Jingnan" (靖難風雲) to "Hongwu 32".

A costume fitting and press conference was held on April 9, 2010 in the TVB studios in Tseung Kwan O with a total of 48 cast members.[3] Filming began 18 April 2010 and ended on 28 July 2010.

Casting

First intended to be a continuation of The Academy series, casting for "Hongwu 32" (then known as "The Academy IV") placed an emphasis on keeping the original The Academy cast. Sammul Chan was the protagonist Lee Pak-kiu for all three installments; Kate Tsui was introduced in the second; Elanne Kong, Michael Tse, Leung Ka Ki, and Joel Chan were introduced in the third. After major changes were added to the script, which included story setting and character background, slight casting changes also occurred. Instead of Michael Miu leading the serial drama, Joe Ma was chosen instead. His portrayal of King Fuchai of Wu in The Conquest sparked interest for Wong to cast him as Chu Dai. Wong further mentioned that he wanted Ron Ng to be part of the cast as well, who portrayed the other protagonist Chung Lap-man in The Academy. However, the writers could not afford to write in another male lead.[2]

Characters

  • Joe Ma as Chu Dai (朱棣), the Prince of Yin (燕王). He is the fourth son of Chu Yuen-cheung, the leader of the Red Turban Rebellion, who later becomes the Hung-mo Emperor, the first emperor of the Ming dynasty. He is upset with the crowning of his nephew the Kin-man Emperor, and starts a rebellion.[4] After four years of civil war, Dai usurps Kin-man's throne and becomes crowned Sing-cho of Ming.
  • Michael Tse as Ngo Siu-fung (敖笑風), a Gamyi Wai commander and Kin-man's favorite subordinate. He loses his memory after an accident but slowly regains it as the story progresses.[5]
  • Sammul Chan as Ma Sam-bo (馬三保), who later receives the name Cheng Wo (鄭和), is Dai's personal bodyguard and most trusted adviser. When Sam-bo was eleven, he was captured by the Ming army and was made a eunuch. After Dai overthrows Kin-man, Dai sends Sam-bo to explore the West as an excuse to look for the escaped Kin-man.[6]
  • Kate Tsui as Chin Sam-leung (千三娘), a spy who works for the Gamyi Wai. She goes undercover as a madam who owns an established brothel to obtain information regarding Dai.[7]
  • Elanne Kong as Princess Wing-yeung (永暘公主), Dai's younger sister.
  • Joel Chan as Chu Wan-man (朱允炆), the Kin-man Emperor (建文帝). He is Hung-mo's grandson and Dai's nephew. Kin-man is described as a caring and gentle emperor, who places the well-being of his country and people first. He regards Siu-fung as his best friend. After Dai successfully usurps his throne, he escapes.[6]
  • Skye Chan as Princess of Yin (燕王妃), Dai's wife.[8]
  • Macy Chan as Sat-yan Ko-wah (薩人高娃), a skilled Mongolian female assassin who falls in love with Sam-bo.[9]
  • Sire Ma as Fu Siu-kiu (傅小喬), a maid who serves in the Gamyi Wai dormitory. She was once the daughter of a noble, but due to certain legal matters, her family was arrested. She was almost sold to a brothel, but was saved by Princess Wing-yeung.[10]
  • Leung Ka Ki as Empress Ma (馬皇后), Kin-man's empress.
  • Yoyo Chen as an escort who works at a brothel. She sings and dances instead of being a sex worker. She applies a fake birthmark on her face to prevent clients from being attracted to her.[11]
  • Charmaine Li as Tim-yee (甜兒), the intelligent personal maid of Princess Wing-yeung.[12]
  • Lau Kong as Dou Hang (道衍), who later receives the name Yiu Kwong-hau (姚廣孝), is Dai's strategist and a buddhist monk.
  • Wilson Tsui as Fong Hau-yu (方孝孺), a faithful Confucian scholar who serves for Kin-man Emperor.
  • Li Ka Sing as Chai Chun (齊泰), a lord who serves Kin-man Emperor.
  • Carlo Ng as Wong Chi-ching (黃子澄), a lord who serves Kin-man Emperor.[13]
  • Benjamin Yuen as Lee King-lung (李景隆), a youthful and loyal general who serves for Kin-man Emperor. He falls in love with Princess Wing-yeung.[14]
  • Angel Chiang as Siu-lai (小麗), Princess of Yin's personal maid.[15]
  • Fred Cheng as Chung-leung (忠良), a Gamyi Wai.
  • Jess Shum as a singer who works at a brothel.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Elanne Kong laughs at hook-up rumors with Michael Tse". Wenweipo (in Chinese). 2010-04-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  2. ^ a b "Elanne Kong likes Michael, ditches Ron Ng". Oriental Daily (in Chinese). 2010-03-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  3. ^ "TVB Calendar - Artistes". TVB.com (in Chinese). p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  4. ^ "Joe Ma's Blog: New drama - Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  5. ^ "Michael Tse's Blog: Jinyi Wei @ Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  6. ^ a b "Joel Chan's Blog: The Emperor Has Arrived". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  7. ^ "Kate Tsui's Blog: Pimping @ Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  8. ^ "Skye Chan's Blog: (My) First Ancient Look". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  9. ^ "Macy Chan's Blog: Female Assassin". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  10. ^ "Sire Ma's Blog: image for New Drama - Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  11. ^ "Yoyo Chen's Blog: Sell Skill, Not Body". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  12. ^ "Charmaine Li's Blog: New drama - Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  13. ^ "Carlo Ng's Blog: Scholar @ Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  14. ^ "Benjamin Yuen's Blog: Big General @ Hongwu 32". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  15. ^ "Angel Chiang's Blog: Hongwu32 Image". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-16. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
  16. ^ "Jess Shum's Blog: Everyone please look after my new drama!!!". TVB Blog (in Chinese). 2010-04-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
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