Despite these changes, they said martial arts storytelling and meticulous craftsmanship remain central to the genre's appeal.
The discussion also focused on the next generation of performers and the impacts of new technology. Young actors Lin Qiunan and Liang Biying shared their experiences and discussed how changing audience expectations and advances in production technology are reshaping opportunities for young performers.
Lin said the rapid development of AI-generated actors has put some pressure on him. Still, he remains confident that the physicality and authenticity of live-action performance will continue to distinguish action films.
