Sunday 08 January 2023, 2.00 pm
Before taking the role of ‘Ai Khai’ in the fantasy film ‘Ai Khai Dek Wat Chedi’ which was produced by Dr. Praphon Milintachinda and produced by Aiyara Animation and Studio was not acquired. Luckily, this event, 13-year-old Nong Gohan- Natthawat Sumploy had to go through 3 selection rounds from more than 2,000 applicants, plus ‘Ai Khai’ in the final round. At this event, Gohan was delighted to be the first full-time lead actor. He also showed off his action skills that he had learned since he was 9 years old.
Gohan revealed, “When it came to casting, I didn’t think I was going to make it. There were about 2000 child actors who attended the casting. The first round passed the round selected from the picture to see the outside appearance, captured in the round of 1000 people. In the second round, he had 2 rounds of casting from specials talents around Bangkok and the surrounding area. From 1000 people to 40 people, the south area has 200 people applying, leaving 40 people, I am stuck in 1 in 40 of Bangkok. with the south area Nakhon Si Thammarat province, for a total of 80 people, by director P. Ek-Theerathon Chaowanyothin, allowed all the children to unite to play in the final round. Give yourself time to read the script 1 day in advance and then pitch it the next day. director at that time Brother Ek-Theerathon said there would be 16 children out of 80 people. They would definitely star in this movie. So my dad told me if I caught 1 out of 16 people, I’d bid 10,000 firecrackers. I didn’t expect it. I’ll be an egg. But it seems that all the committees are united in choosing me. beyond expectations. My father was very happy. He swore that day, then director P. Ek-Theerathorn came to tell me that Khai had cast me. At first I didn’t know how the egg was chosen. Phi Ek came to tell me that on casting day he asked Khai if any of Khai want me to play this role. then ask all the committee members to choose together That I am the only one that each committee chooses. I am very happy to be able to fill this role. On the day of the press conference, there were many journalists present at the event. Some of the brothers said that I looked like an egg. Not sure if it’s the same. It must be the public to decide”.
“As for Ai Khai’s character, I think ‘Ai Khai’ is like a normal kid. He was a cheerful, funny, mischievous boy, just like me. But the difference is when Khai gets angry easily when someone mess with the treasures of Wat Chedi. While I myself am not angry with anyone. When he played with the egg, the most difficult scene was that of anger. I have to make an angry face. It is unrealistic to show too much. He must be able to play correctly. For another difficult scene, it was Scenes that need to be played with CG Because in the story I also have to use various superpowers, it was difficult at first, the eyes and the lock were not related. I will find many fantasy movies to watch to study acting and learn mannerisms. It helps me to play easier. But what came my way was action fight scene Because I’ve been learning stunts since I was 9 years old, when I was about 11 when I was shooting a movie, I was doing slingshots and doing action. No problem. I’m glad that I can drop items to use the knowledge I’ve learned. Ask if I’m still studying now. I’m studying. I studied at the level that adults have already studied. Train with a teacher who also teaches Hollywood actors. I got the most out of this aspect. However, we leave the brothers and sisters to watch. This movie is complete Talking about friendship between friends. Teach them to know their duties. Above all, there are action, fantasy, flavorful, very bad scenes,” Gohan said.
Follow the action and action of ‘Nong Gohan’ in the fantasy film ‘Ai Khai Dek Wat Chedi’ January 19 in cinemas.
