Actors in the entertainment circle place great importance on the first role that makes a deep impression on the audience.
Because audiences often form first impressions that last, if your initial role leaves a too deep impression, subsequent roles will struggle to surpass it, and the actor's range will be severely limited.
Years ago, a very famous urban comedy remained so compelling that a decade later, viewers immediately recalled the characters played by the actors in that comedy.
Even after trying countless different types of roles since that comedy, in the eyes of the audience, even when they played villains, they still carried a comedic flair.
Wang Tian initially helped Shu Wan land this role in a costume drama, mainly because he thought she was well-suited for period roles and could gain public recognition through her stunning portrayal.
