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Liu Cixins3 Body Problem(3BP) book series is, according to some people, difficult to follow.
Trading bloody fantasy for the mind-bending sci-fiof Cixins books, though, wouldnt be straightforward.
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem TV adaptation is as moving as it is brain-melting.
War of the worlds
3 Body Problems story begins in 1960s China.
Unlike the Russells, though, Tseng and Chao arent related.
Zines last day [of filming] was my first, Chao explains.
Ye Wenjie (right) is the instigator of3 Body Problem’s story.
I definitely dug into the scientific research necessary to play her, Tseng says.
But there was a greater focus on the books and scripts, so I could grasp Yes essence.
I had to ready myself to get into and maintain those ever-changing emotional states, which was hard work.
Ye Wenjie continues to have a large role to play in3 Body Problem’s present day events.
Leading humanitys defence are the aforementioned Wade and Shi.
They work really well together, even if they are odd, Cunningham says.
Its also a little hilarious that these two idiosyncratic individuals are in charge of saving the human race.
Thomas Wade and Da Shi lead the fight to keep Earth safe.
Theyre always the right men for the job.
David, D.B, and Alex gave us so much room to play, Wong adds.
Of more importance, though, was the authentic, found-family nature of the groups makeup.
Jack and Jin are part of3 Body Problem’s so-called Oxford Five.
Yes, theyre physicists, but thats notwhothey are.
That communication isnt always verbal, either.
They have this great verbal rapport, Bradley says.
There’s a “will they, won’t they?” vibe to Will and Jin’s dynamic in3 Body Problem.
But their relationship doesnt need to be explicitly spoken about; its just there.
Auggie is the emotional compass of the show
On-screen chemistry is so important, Downing adds.
It was incredibly challenging to play Auggie, Gonzalez muses.
Saul and Auggie’s character arcs bookend Netflix’s adaptation of Liu Cixin’s best-selling novels.
Auggie is constantly asking the audience to emotionally care about these characters and the themes within the story.
He has a natural desire to help his friends, but he also has an inherent fear of failure.
Call me crazy, I really dont see this as a traditional sci-fi series, Chao sums up.
Its a love story.
Theres historical drama and familial dysfunction.
I think thats the shows biggest draw.
3 Body Problem exclusively launches in full on Netflix on Thursday, March 21.
