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Actor's gangster role scares own kids

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor "A-Ben" Bai Jishang plays a ruthless gangster boss in the new film "Influencer Dad."
  • Bai Jishang's intense portrayal even frightened his own children, who called him "evil."
  • The film, a black comedy about a gangster family, also features comedian Chang Huai-chiu as a loyal subordinate.

The upcoming gangster family comedy "Influencer Dad" is set to deliver a dose of dark humor, with actor "A-Ben" Bai Jishang taking on his most villainous role yet as the ambitious gangster boss Lin Jinda. Bai Jishang sheds his usual image to embody a character determined to seize power by transforming the traditional underworld into a modern "internet company," expanding his influence through online operations and recruiting new followers.

Dad, you're so evil!

— A-Ben's childrenBai Jishang's children were frightened by his gangster boss persona while he was filming "Influencer Dad."

Bai Jishang described the role as demanding, requiring constant shouting and resulting in injuries, including a bruised forehead and a BB gun pellet mark on his finger. He admitted that the character's persona, complete with flashy suits, sunglasses, and a signature smirk, became so ingrained that his own children were startled at home, exclaiming, "Dad, you're so evil!"

Adding to the film's comedic elements is Chang Huai-chiu, who plays "Changzai," the loyal and seemingly simple right-hand man to the protagonist played by Wang Shih-hsien. Chang Huai-chiu developed his character's naive yet endearing traits, including a distinctive shoulder-shrugging gesture inspired by a friend. He humorously noted that the most significant physical toll from filming was not the action sequences but the persistent soreness in his shoulders and neck.

Heavenly King is out, and the rain stopped!

— Chang Huai-chiuChang Huai-chiu's spontaneous remark during a scene where the protagonist is released from prison.

A memorable scene involved Wang Shih-hsien's character being released from prison. Despite heavy rain initially, the downpour ceased the moment filming began. Chang Huai-chiu spontaneously quipped, "Heavenly King is out, and the rain stopped!" He then playfully ordered his subordinates to close their umbrellas, only for one to malfunction and pop open. Chang Huai-chiu seamlessly incorporated a Korean curse word into the moment, a spontaneous addition that director Wang Shih-hsien praised for adding genuine fun to the production. "Influencer Dad" is scheduled to premiere in Taiwan on August 27.

Filming with him is really fun.

— Wang Shih-hsienWang Shih-hsien's praise for Chang Huai-chiu's comedic contributions on set.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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