The breathing actor in martial arts films, Guo Jing, a classic of severa...

Martial arts movies need actors who can breathe. Xiao Zhan's portrayal of Guo Jing in Legend of the Eagle-Shooting Heroes: The Greatest of Heroes breaks stereotypes and reveals the character's depth and vitality. Guo Jing's simplicity is not mute, but rather wise as a fool, and through his physical and mental dedication, Xiao Zhan creates the character arc of “The Greatest of Chivalry”.

The movie conveys the themes of stopping war, peace, and patriotism, which are in line with the current situation, and martial arts culture is a unique Chinese cultural symbol.

In order to better portray his character, Xiao Zhan spent months training in physical fitness, martial arts, and horsemanship, as well as learning the Mongolian language, building muscle mass, and forming muscle memory. He was strict with himself and worked hard to learn the Mongolian lines, express his emotions and change the context to ensure that he could realistically portray his character. This training experience has been very fulfilling and rewarding.