"In the eyes of the audience, the requirement for me is not to grow old, or grow old slowly: because I think the Monkey King eats Ginseng fruit, how can he grow old?" Talking about the influence of the CCTV version of Journey to the West, the six children who play the Monkey King in the play shared an interesting story, "An actor has no right to even grow old, which is the greatest happiness." About 40 years ago, the 86 version of Journey to the West was popular after it was broadcast, and it is still the electronic mustard for many audiences today. In the drama, Liu Xiaolingtong's portrayal of Sun Wukong is extremely vivid and has won the love of countless audiences, becoming a very classic film and television character. In the era of the internet, people still love Sun Wukong and label him with a series of labels such as "perfect boyfriend" and "setting a ceiling for male protagonists in domestic dramas", jokingly saying "it's true that you can't meet too stunning monkeys when you're young". In response to this, he stated in an interview with reporters that Mr. Wu Cheng'en's portrayal of Sun Wukong is already very lively and adorable, with a story that is both elegant and popular, involving various aspects such as mythological world, astronomy and geography. When it comes to Sun Wukong, he can communicate with readers of different ages. When it comes to people saying that Sun Wukong's fashion style "leads the fashion trend," Liu Xiaolingtong also laughed heartily. "I have seen some videos that say Sun Wukong is very fond of beauty, likes to wear various nice hats, and wears different styles of clothes in different occasions. The analysis is very good." When it comes to the birth of a classic work and the past of filming "Journey to the West," Liu Xiaolingtong always falls into memories. Many years ago, Liu Xiaolingtong was selected by director Yang Jie to play Sun Wukong in the 1986 version of Journey to the West. We had over two thousand people, and it took six years to complete the first film. By the year 2000, we had filmed the second film, which took a total of 17 years. The four of us lived in one house with bunk beds I am young, and when I came back, I climbed up the upper bunk and thought it was pretty good. Being able to play this role for me is a great honor. ”He said. Adhering to a rigorous attitude, Director Yang Jie plans to shoot a pilot episode first to see the effect. So, in February 1982, the filming crew was established, and in October of that year, they produced "The Demonic Country of Black Chicken". After the trial episode was aired, the audience gave good feedback, but they also had higher expectations for Liu Xiaolingtong. So, in the subsequent filming, he always pondered how to play Sun Wukong better, and all the creators showed care and patience to "polish" this scene. In 1986, "Journey to the West" was officially broadcast and became popular throughout the country. So far, it has been replayed more than 4000 times at home and abroad, becoming an unparalleled classic. The portrayal of Sun Wukong by Liu Xiaolingtong has also become an unforgettable screen symbol in the hearts of many viewers. In his opinion, the success of "Journey to the West" was the joint effort of all the creators, including the director, and the remuneration for the cast and crew was very low at that time. I have been filming 25 episodes for 6 years, earning less than 2000 yuan, but I am very happy and satisfied. Director Yang Jie has been saying that we want to make the CCTV version of Journey to the West the greatest common denominator in the hearts of the audience. So, in terms of character design, costumes, props, and even actors' performances, we must strive for excellence. ”He said. Performance requires' enlightenment ', and life also requires' enlightenment'. Many people think that Liu Xiaolingtong's portrayal of Sun Wukong is lively and vivid. Liu Xiaolingtong said that the charm of a character actually comes from their understanding of the characters and the play, as well as their expressive power. For example, Sun Wukong has fiery eyes and golden eyes, while Liu Xiaolingtong has nearsightedness. In addition to constantly practicing his eyesight, he has to overcome difficulties and see how to make up for it through makeup and lighting photography. He discussed with the cameraman that for some shots, as soon as Sun Wukong lands or turns around, a panoramic view is taken first, and then the camera quickly zooms in to a close-up. "When I stare at him, the audience's sharp eyes and golden eyes are really impressive. In fact, everyone works together. For example, when used in movies and TV dramas, the performance cannot be dull or formulaic. When Sun Wukong hears his master speak or is in other situations, he must give a response, which requires the actor to be attentive. For example, as Sun Wukong continued to grow on his journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures, he had to undergo changes in his acting skills and physical appearance. "At first, his movements and demeanor were more like those of a little monkey, but later there was still 'monkey aura', but it gradually became closer to that of a human, and his personality was constantly improving." "In the past, as actors, when playing the same character, we had to achieve the goal of 'I have what others don't have, I am good at what others have, I am good at what people do, I am excellent at what people do, I am excellent at what people do, and I am unique at what people do. ”He believes that the difficult thing to learn is' transformation '. You need to learn the basic elements of traditional Chinese opera from your teacher, and you have to comprehend fresh things on your own. Life is no exception. ”Liuxiaoling Tong said that Sun Wukong is very diligent and has a high level of intelligence. He constantly summarizes and matures, and his legendary experiences inspire everyone. Why has it been on fire until now? In fact, besides Sun Wukong, Liu Xiaolingtong has also played many roles, but his fame is not as great as "Sun Wukong". He does not deny this, but often says that he may be the happiest actor in China and even the world. Many times, when I go to a place, I ask the audience who hasn't watched my performance in the CCTV version of Journey to the West? Almost no one raised their hand. An actor who can reach this level is very happy. ”He said happily. In the era of short videos, the 86th version of "Journey to the West" is still full of charm, and people's development of it is quite diversified, with various interesting "second creation" videos emerging one after another. Why has this version of Journey to the West been popular for 40 years? In the view of Liu Xiaolingtong, the reason lies in grasping the roots of traditional culture. "From the adaptation of the story characters and script, Director Yang Jie follows eight words: be loyal to the original work and be cautious of renovation." This adaptation concept can be seen from the plot. The 86th edition of Journey to the West does not completely copy the original work. He said that the play removes things that are not suitable for children to read, and also presents more delicate interpretations of the simpler parts in the novel. A typical example is the "Qujing Daughter Country". Liu Xiaolingtong said that director Yang Jie personally wrote the lyrics and added a lot of literary drama. There was a renovation, but this episode has also become a classic that everyone can accept. That is to say, film and television adaptations need to have a degree, that is, reasonable and unexpected. That's why, after generations of screening by audiences, the 86th version of Journey to the West remains a classic and timeless many years later. (Looking into the New Era)