Ron Ng in awe over working with Andy Lau in new movie
HONG KONG: Actor Ron Ng has admitted he was in awe over working with veteran actor Andy Lau in the movie Shock Wave.
Collaborating with a normal actor is one thing; working with a multiple award-winning star is totally different experience altogether.
Moreover, Andy was also the producer.
Ron was overwhelmed by the scope of the project. TVB productions look simplistic in comparison.
One of Ron’s favourite scenes was the battle in Cross-Harbour Tunnel. This was filmed on a large-scale set.
Raved a slack-jawed Ron: “I could never imagine myself walking in a tunnel like this. It’s huge. It’s realistic. You automatically get into character.”
In the movie, Ron portrays Ben, an EOD ( Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau) sergeant. Most of his scenes are with Andy, who is his on-screen superior Cheung Choi-san.
“In the movie, Wah Gor (Andy) is in charge of dismantling bombs while I handle the backup and support,” disclosed Ron. “I’m pretty much his assistant, so there has to be a convincing chemistry between us.”
The plot follows a former undercover cop who must capture a wanted criminal before he terrorises the city with explosives.
Herman Yau directed the HK$ 180 million ( RM104 million) which also features the acting skills of Felix Wong, Philip Keung, Shek Sau, Liu Kai- chi, Louis Cheung, Felix Lok and mainland actors Jiang Wu and
As this was my first time approaching Wah Gor (Andy Lau), I was worried that he’ll think I’m too talkative or passionate. That can really turn people away. But I didn’t feel any of that at all, because Wah Gor would take the initiative to converse. Ron Ng, actor
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On how he developed the onscreen chemistry with Andy, Ron said: “Communication is very important, and in this case, it’s chatting.
As this was my first time approaching Wah Gor, I was worried that he’ll think I’m too talkative or passionate. That can really turn people away. But I didn’t feel any of that at all, because Wah Gor would take the initiative to converse. He talked a lot about his time at TVB, and we shared a lot of our experiences. He wanted to get to know more about me too, as well as the other actors and crew.”
Ron also observed that Andy is also very serious and passionate about his work. Specified Ron: “He’s a hard worker. There is no doubt about that. You don’t really get to feel that professionalism until you step into the set. Because he’s also the film’s producer, he’s on set even when it’s not his scene. He would give a lot of suggestions to the director, and they’ll talk about the scene together.”
Ron was very impressed with Andy’s diligence and meticulousness. On Andy, stunts, an awestruck Ron said: “If possible, he would do all of it himself, even for the most difficult scenes.”
Shock Wave opens in Hong Kong on Apr 20.