Aaron Kwok Talks About Donnie Yen's Temper Tantrums

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Although his co-star Chow Yun Fat (周潤發) had earlier teased Donnie Yen (甄子丹) about his on-set temper tantrums, Aaron Kwok (郭富城) feels that Donnie is justified in his actions considering the amount of effort he puts into his films.

Known as a perfectionist, Donnie often sets extremely high standards for himself and his peers. Wearing many hats as actor, action choreographer, producer, and sometimes director, his expectations rise with each production and his patience gradually wore thin. Donnie is sometimes depicted as a grumpy leader who drives talents away with his difficult work persona. While shooting action film Special ID <特殊身份> in 2012, Donnie allegedly got on unpleasant terms with actor Vincent Zhao (趙文卓). The latter ultimately withdrew from the project, calling Donnie too “domineering”.

While promoting their latest 3D film The Monkey King <西游記之大鬧天宮> on January 19, revered film star Chow Yun Fat poked fun at Donnie’s reputation and advised him to improve his temper. Aaron, who plays the Bull Demon King in the movie, played along with his senior, saying, “I do hope he can control his temper a bit!”

Although Donnie graciously brushed their comments off as a friendly tease, Aaron felt the need to clarify the matter at a film symposium on January 21. Fully supportive of his co-star, Aaron testifies that Donnie has never thrown a tantrum at the actors and that he only became frustrated when the crew was inefficient. “He has very high expectations for his crew. He wants them to cooperate with the shoot to make things easier for us actors. He only becomes angry when the crew causes inconvenience. It is understandable and reasonable.”

Their first collaboration, Aaron walked away with a positive experience and looks forward to working with Donnie again. When asked if he was ever angry during the more frustrating moments on set, Aaron quipped, “Donnie Yen was there anyone who dared to make a sound?”



Creds: Ming Pao