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The TVB series "Themis" aired its finale tonight. The executive producer Chung Shu Kai led the cast and crew, including Charmaine Sheh, Alice Chan, Patrick Tam, Chow Ka Lok, Mark Ma, Joman Chiang, Samantha Lau, Amber Chan, Carmen Ngai, et al., to a shopping mall to watch the finale. Nearly 400 guests were seated inside, while hundreds of fans stood outside and on other floors. Charmaine's fans were the greatest in numbers, creating a bustling scene.
Talking about the prequel to "Themis", "Model Lawyer Team", starring Alice as the female lead, [Chung Shu Kai] pointed out that there are many female leads in the series, and Alice is a very important role, mainly explaining how she transforms into the Barrister Ko in "Themis". Asking if Gallen Lo has confirmed his participation, he admitted, "Almost done discussing. He and I are neighbours in Beijing...only a five-minute drive. He has agreed to do it. (Will Charmaine make a cameo in the prequel?) It's a time warp, so she may not necessarily appear, but her name will be mentioned". He is placing his hopes on being able to commence filming in May, revealing that the script is almost complete: "Starting this week, it will be finished with a few more episodes. The script was conceptualized for a long time...already started conceptualizing it in January. (Expected good ratings for "Themis"?) In theory. The viewer response has been great, so it was expected". When asked if he would film a sequel to "Themis", he asked everyone to give him some time: "I need to gather information. Like 'The QUEEN of News', don't want to film something too similar. The first and second installments of 'QUEEN' were also very different. The viewers nowadays are very greedy and are not not easy to please. Have to give [us] time to prepare". Regarding "Information Officer Hui Si Ching", which has been all talk and no action, he expressed that he will not not honour the promise and hopes to commence filming within this year, jokingly saying, "It the promise is not honoured, Samantha Ko also won't let me off the hook".
Regarding the prequel to "Themis", "Model", filming in June and starring [Alice] as the female lead, she frankly said, "When filming 'Themis', heard Director Kai say that there was already this idea because he felt that many people also want to know the story of 'Ko Sing Ban''s mother (played by Alice), and want to know who her husband was. There are a lot of things that could be written about. (You are being the female lead?) Really? Just doing the same. (Said that Gallen will take part?) I am also greatly looking forward to it. The most fortunate thing about filming Director Kai's series is being able to work with so many seniors, like working with Charmaine this time. Because it was Charmaine, some of the scenes became so intense; otherwise, many courtroom scenes may not necessarily have had such a good effect. (Some netizens felt that you kept opening your eyes wide?) Also not that. People also said that I rolled my eyes, but it was also not that".
As for whether Charmaine's absence from the prequel is a blemish in something otherwise perfect, she explained, "As far as I know, the story takes place ten years before 'Themis' and is focusing on lawyers. Charmaine is a judge, so she's not in it. (Hope for her make a cameo?) That much of a benefit to her? Of course only give her the most difficult things. (Will 'Themis' have a sequel?) Heard Director Kai say...seems to be considering it. It depends on Charmaine. (Are you afraid that you won't be taking part?) May not necessarily appear as a lawyer".
Telford Wong will participate in filming the prequel.
Related post: "Alice Chan Leading the Prequel to "Themis" and Sparking a Fierce Battle, Kelly Cheung and Moon Lau Starting a War in Court
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