Moses Chan attributes dull performance in ‘Line Walker: The Prelude’ to poor script, production crew and time management

HONG KONG: Moses Chan’s (right) dull performance in recent roles, especially in the currently airing ‘ Line Walker: The Prelude’ has received negative comments from viewers.

Viewers noted that his portrayal as a triad kingpin in the drama is one- dimensional and dull, in deep contrasts with his previous performances in ‘Heart of Greed’ and ‘War and Beauty’, which solidified him as a capable actor. Viewers surmise that Moses’ dull performance in recent roles is a reflection of a declining passion in his acting.

As Moses only films one TVB series per year in order to focus on his coffee shop and spend more time with wife Aimee Chan and their three children, some viewers believe that Moses may no longer be prioritizing his acting career.

As though to address his recent poor performances, Moses took an indirect jab at TVB in a recent episode of Luisa Maria Leitao’s talk show, Telling Maria. He cited the production crew for their lack of preparation, poor script, and time management.

Moses said, “Actually, I’ve always said this. It’s not about how far I can go. It is more about how profound a character can be written. As an actor, I can go as in- depth as you want, but it depends on how extensive the character is written.

“Also, how much time will they allow me to do prep work? Take a movie for example. If you give the actor enough time to get into character and spend enough time to elaborate on the internal world of the character, there is a lot an actor can achieve.”

Viewers however questioned Moses’ responsibility as a lead actor that he should give his best efforts despite a poor script and sometimes imperfect co- star, as he claimed.