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The hit series "Barrack O'Karma" is critically and commercially acclaimed. TVB's Deputy General Manager (Programme and Production), Felix To, treated the cast and crew to an appreciation dinner [last] night, which included producer Yip Chan Fai, copy editor Ruby Law, actors Joel Chan, Selena Lee, Kelly Cheung, Candice Chiu, Jazz Lam, et al. Felix also officially announced to everyone the good news about the filming of a sequel.
TVB is striking while the iron is hot by filming "Barrack 2"; however, female lead Selena has already left TVB and has signed a contract with a US management company to advance into Hollywood. Regarding "Barrack" filming a sequel, she expressed being very happy, but it is only a preliminary decision. There are still many matters that are not confirmed, including the story, the fellow actors, the schedule, etc., laughingly saying that she may not be in the sequel. Waiting for TVB to look for her and then slowly discuss it. Selena frankly said that the really likes this series' production team, and she is also interested in taking part. Because different parties have to be taken into account, whether she is filming it or not is not solely her decision.
Samantha Ko Excitedly Waiting for a Notification
Regarding the finale airing [tomorrow] night, Selena and Joel will both die in the series. When asked whether [she] hopes for a reunion and a happy ending in "Barrack 2", Selena feels that it does not matter. The most important is that it is enjoyable to watch. When filming a sequel, it has to be better than the previous installment. It is rare for viewers to like this series. If the sequel destroys this beautiful memory, it is not worth it. Apart from hoping for the original cast and crew to collaborate again, she also believes that the company would strengthen the resources for the production of "Barrack 2".
Producer Yip Chan Fai expressed having just received the good news about filming "Barrack 2". The outline of the story has to be slowly conceptualized by the copy editor. When asked whether there was some foreshadowing in the series, he said that, when filming the series, [he] did not expect the series would be this popular, so there was no foreshadowing. When filming a sequel, it is only enjoyable if new elements are added. If there is no freshness, would be letting the viewers down. He said that the case stories have already ended, so it is necessary to make new arrangements. Temporarily do not know whether there would be new characters or the continuation of old characters; the continuation of old characters would be more difficult because they have already left the Twilight Mansion. The characters in the series are too deeply rooted in the hearts of people, and there is also the worry that it would be difficult for viewers to accept if it were changed to new characters. As for whether Selena, who has already left TVB, would be filming the sequel, he knows that she has a lot of jobs outside. The schedule has to be discussed again, but everyone is willing to take part. It is expected to start shooting in April or May of next year.
When asked whether Felix had mentioned the accommodation of strengthened resources, Yip Chan Fai believes that the company will provide full support. At the same time, [he] feels that there is a lot of room to do better. Can be certain that the Twilight Mansion will be kept because this stage has its life. As for whether 'Leng Po' would be continuing on, he said that something has to be devised. 'Leng Po' is already very big, but [he] also wants to keep the cat element. In addition , he hopes that the boundaries can be bolder. In the past, it was rare for this type of series to be aired during the family viewing time. It was initially arranged to broadcast on Saturdays, but it was later changed to Mondays to Fridays. Due to the restrictions of the Broadcasting Authority, the bloody scenes had already been cut. Some viewers feel unsatisfied; there should be balance between the scary and bloody scenes.
In addition, Samantha Ko played tiger mom 'Chow Siu Wai' in "Barrack"'s fourth case, 'Crow'. Her son, 'Tung Tung', was abducted by the crow, and the evidence of his existence was erased. Samantha's heart-wrenching performance successfully touched many viewers, and even won the praise of viewers. Regarding the filming of a sequel already being decided, Samantha said, "Certainly very happy that a sequel will be filmed! As for whether it would be a continuation of the story or a new story, leaving it to the copy editor and the producer to decide. Because the series is so successful, most of the credit is attributed to a good script. We definitely have to give this important task to them and let them decide. We will be waiting for a notification. Also really hope that I have a part in filming the sequel".
Kelly Cheung Wants to Be a Zombie and Get Beaten
Regarding the filming of "Barrack 2" already being confirmed, [Kelly] expressed her excitement and hoped to have the opportunity to take part, and said, "Don't know whether I would taking part then. Was being myself this time. Would also be good if [I] am being other characters in the sequel, or perhaps be a zombie and get beaten next time. When I usually watch zombie films, [I] would also practice their movements and screams".
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