Invasion of brain cells: "Passionate World Cup" renamed "Murder Octopus Paul", need to find a replacement - China

When filming the scenes with the octopus, the production team in China found an octopus that was similar in shape and color to Paul to act as a stand-in. The crew has already extended an invitation to the Aquarium Oberhausen in Germany, asking the real Paul to attend the film's premiere. However, news reports indicate that due to his advanced age and frailty, it may not be advisable for Paul to undertake such a long journey. The film is expected to be released nationwide in theaters at the end of August or early September.

Director Xiao Jiang said that before this World Cup began, they had already predicted that predictions would be a key theme of this World Cup. Therefore, from the start of filming, the movie was positioned as a mystery comedy, with the main storyline revolving around predictions. As the World Cup progressed, Paul the Octopus emerged, eventually achieving an 8 out of 8 prediction success rate and becoming synonymous with the concept of a predictive oracle. Consequently, Brother Octopus had to become one of the main characters in the film. The film was also renamed "Murdering Octopus Paul," but it is certainly not a parody.

The documentary "Passion World Cup," which was just filmed in South Africa, has been renamed "Murdering Octopus Paul." Figures like Huang Jianxiang and Li Chengpeng will engage in a new round of battles in Beijing centered around Brother Octopus. The production team has also extended an invitation to the Aquarium Oberhausen in Germany, asking Paul the Octopus to attend the film's premiere.